Lower School Admissions - Convent of the Sacred Heart

Thank you for your interest in our Lower School.

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 appreciate your interest in Sacred Heart and look forward to getting to know you and your daughter. Please do not hesitate to reach out anytime.

Lower School Admissions Events for 2022-2023

Virtual Lower School Open House: November 9, 2022 (registration link coming soon)

Diversity, Equity & Community Life Open House (In person and streaming): November 21, 2022 (registration link coming soon)

Athletics & Wellness Center Open House: November 18, 2022 (registration link coming soon - open to applicant families only)

Lower School Classroom Experience (In person): December 12, 2022 (registration link coming soon)

Head of School and Parent Fireside Chat (Virtual): January 12, 2023 (registration link coming soon)

Lower School Admissions Process for 2022-2023

Pre-Kindergarten

Upon receipt of your application and fee, you will be able to access the Admissions Parent Portal and complete the following steps:

Virtual Parent Interview: Starting after Labor Day, families can schedule a virtual parent interview.

School Tour: Starting after Labor Day, families can schedule an in-person parent tour.

Video Submission: Parents are asked to submit a short (no more than 60 seconds long) video of their child playing with a favorite toy/activity, engaging in imaginative play, or participating in a family tradition.

Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten

Upon receipt of your application and fee, you will be able to access the Admissions Parent Portal and complete the following steps:

Virtual Parent Interview: Starting after Labor Day, families can schedule a virtual parent interview.

School Tour: Starting after Labor Day, families can schedule an in-person parent tour.

Applicant Playgroup: Families will be able to self-schedule their child’s in-person playgroup at Sacred Heart. This hour-long visit will include group play, a read-aloud, and a brief individual assessment.

Grades 1-4

Upon receipt of your application and fee, you will be able to access the Admissions Parent Portal and complete the following steps:

Virtual Parent Interview: Starting after Labor Day, families can schedule a virtual parent interview.

School Tour: Starting after Labor Day, families can schedule an in-person parent tour.

Applicant Visit: Families will be able to self-schedule their child’s applicant visit, which can be in-person or virtual.

Standardized Testing:

Grade 1: There is no standardized testing required for Grade 1 applicants. Instead, Sacred Heart will administer our internal Grade 1 assessment.
Grades 2-4: The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) - Primary Level is required for students applying to grades 2-4. You can learn more about this test by clicking here. The deadline for submitting ISEE scores is January 12, 2023.

Lower School Admissions Timeline for 2022-2023

August 15, 2022: Sacred Heart Application is Available

September 1, 2022: TADS Financial Aid Application is Available

November 9, 2022: Lower School Virtual Experience

December 1, 2022: Application Deadline

December 1, 2022: TADS Financial Aid Application Deadline

February 9, 2023: Kindergarten Decision Notification

February 14, 2023: Grades 1-4 Decision Notification

February 16, 2023: Kindergarten Parent Reply Deadline

March 2, 2023: Pre-K and Jr. K Decision Notification

March 3, 2023: Grades 1-4 Parent Reply Deadline

March 9, 2023: Pre-K and Jr. K Parent Reply Deadline

Sibling & Legacy Early Decision

Siblings of current students and the daughters of 91st St. Sacred Heart Alumna applying to grades Pre-K, Jr. K, and Kindergarten 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.

December 9, 2022: Early Decision Notification
December 16, 2022: Early Decision Parent Reply Deadline

Age Eligibility

Pre-Kindergarten: must turn 3 years old by August 31
Junior Kindergarten: must turn 4 years old by August 31
Kindergarten: must turn 5 years old by August 31

Lower School Hours

Pre-Kindergarten: 8:00-12:45 (Half Day); 8:00-2:50 (Full Day)
Junior Kindergarten: 8:00-2:50
Kindergarten: 8:00-3:00
Grade 1 to Grade 4: 8:00-3:15

Contact Us

Rachael Macchiesi
Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management
rmacchiesi@cshnyc.org

Jess Jackson
Admissions Associate
jjackson@cshnyc.org

Jessica Anub
Associate Director of Admissions
janub@cshnyc.org

Laura Reeves

Admissions Associate
lreeves@cshnyc.org