Thank you for your interest in the Lower School at Sacred Heart.
Sacred Heart’s Lower School (Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 4) provides a stellar academic foundation and the tools to be an engaged, curious and independent learner. Your daughter will be challenged to grow intellectually, spiritually and physically through a rigorous academic curriculum, comprehensive arts program, competitive athletics, meaningful service initiatives and global study opportunities.
We invite you to see the Sacred Heart community and mission in action by coming to visit us in person. We look forward to seeing you and your daughter soon!
Age Eligibility
- Pre-Kindergarten: must be 3 by June 1
- Junior Kindergarten: must be 4 by August 31
- Kindergarten: must be 5 by August 31
Important Dates and Deadlines
November 20, 2019: Application Deadline
December 1, 2019: Financial Aid Application Deadline
December 2019: Tour of Athletics and Wellness Center (Dates TBD)
November 12, 2019: Interactive Lower School Experience open to Lower School Applicant Parents (By Invitation Only)
December 5, 2019: Head of School Presentation "The Sacred Heart Journey" open to all Preschool and Kindergarten Applicant Parents (By Invitation Only)
Notification Dates for 2020-21 Applicants:
| Grade | Notification Date | Reply Date |
| Pre-K | February 27, 2020 | March 5, 2020 |
| Jr. K | February 27, 2020 | March 5, 2020 |
| Kindergarten | February 7, 2020 | February 14, 2020 |
| Grades 1-8 | February 4, 2020 | February 25, 2020 |
| Grades 9-12 | February 13, 2020 | March 12, 2020 |
Sibling & Legacy Early Decision
Siblings of current students and the daughters of alumnae applying to grades Pre-K, Jr. K, Kindergarten or Grade 1 qualify for early notification. While sibling and legacy applicants do receive special consideration, their acceptance is not guaranteed and they must proceed through all phases of the admissions process.
Sibling & Legacy Early Decision Notification and Reply Dates
| Grade | Notification Date Range | Reply |
| Pre-K/Jr. K | December 2, 2019-January 17, 2020 | January 24, 2020 |
| Kindergarten/Grade 1 | December 4, 2019-January 6, 2020 | January 10, 2020 |