Lower School Admissions - Convent of the Sacred Heart

We are delighted that you are considering Sacred Heart for your daughter.

Given the recent changes to New York State's COVID-19 restrictions, we have made some adjustments to this year's admissions process. We hope to offer optional in-person tours for all families, as there is no better way to experience the spirit and warmth of Sacred Heart than to walk through our school. Of course, families may elect to tour virtually instead.

Larger events, such as our Open Houses, will remain virtual for all families, along with all parent interviews and child assessments.

The most updated information on our touring options will be available to you when you submit your application. Whether your family chooses to attend in-person events or stay virtual, we value and respect your decision. Our goals remain the same: to get to know your family, and to help you gain a true sense of the exceptional opportunities that await your daughter at 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.

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

Laura Reeves

Admissions Associate
lreeves@cshnyc.org

Elizabeth Guillory
Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
eguillory@cshnyc.org

Lexi Massey
Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
amassey@cshnyc.org

Lower School Admissions Timeline for 2021-2022

August 15, 2021: Sacred Heart Application is Available

September 1, 2021: TADS Financial Aid Application is Available

December 1, 2021: Application Deadline

December 1, 2021: TADS Financial Aid Application Deadline

February 3, 2022: Kindergarten Decision Notification

February 8, 2022: Grades 1-4 Decision Notification

February 10, 2022: Kindergarten Parent Reply Deadline

March 1, 2022: Grades 1-4 Parent Reply Deadline

March 3, 2022: Pre-K and Jr. K Decision Notification

March 10, 2022: Pre-K and Jr. K Parent Reply Deadline

Lower School Admissions Events for 2021-2022

Athletics & Wellness Center Tour (open to applicant parents only): October 22, 2021 at 8:30 am

Virtual Interactive Lower School Experience (open to applicants only): November 9, 2021 at 5:30 pm

Virtual Head of School Presentation "A Sacred Heart Journey": December 9, 2021 at 6:00 pm

Lower School Admissions Process for 2021-2022

Preschool

Upon receipt of your application and fee, you will be able to schedule the following via the Sacred Heart Admissions Parent Portal.

Virtual Parent Interview: Starting after Labor Day, we will be scheduling virtual parent interviews.

School Tour: Please click here to watch our Lower School Virtual Tour. We hope to offer in-person tours. We will post information about these opportunities as soon as we know.

Kindergarten

Upon receipt of your application and fee, you will be able to schedule the following via the Sacred Heart Admissions Parent Portal.

Virtual Parent Interview: Starting after Labor Day, we will be scheduling virtual parent interviews.

School Tour: Please click here to watch our Lower School Virtual Tour. We hope to offer in-person tours. We will post information about these opportunities as soon as we know.

T&E Required: Please register for and schedule the Thinking & Engagement Virtual Assessment (T&E) for your daughter as it is required for the 2021-2022 Admissions season. The T&E is a child-friendly set of activities designed specifically to be administered virtually to Kindergarten applicants. For more information, visit: Kindergarten Virtual Assessment.

Grades 1-4

Upon receipt of your application and fee, you will be able to schedule the following via the Sacred Heart Admissions Parent Portal.

Virtual Parent Interview: Starting after Labor Day, we will be scheduling virtual parent interviews.

School Tour: Please click here to watch our Lower School Virtual Tour. We hope to offer in-person tours. We will post information about these opportunities as soon as we know.

Virtual Student Visit and Assessment: Starting in October, we will schedule virtual student visits and internal assessments.

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 7, 2022.

Sibling & Legacy Early Decision

Siblings of current students and the daughters of alumnae 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, 2021: Pre-K and Jr. K Decision Notification

December 16, 2021: Pre-K and Jr. K 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

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