• GR 4 Invention Convention where students show teachers their projects
Admission
How to Apply

How to Apply - Lower School

APPLY ONLINE THROUGH RAVENNA

Welcome and thank you for your interest in Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton! Our application for the 2025-26 academic year opens in early September, 2024. To learn more about the process, please review the step-by-step instructions by grade level, below. 

Note: The application process begins by creating a Ravenna account profile. You can view and track deadlines for every required piece of the Sacred Heart application through a convenient checklist on the Ravenna portal. Please note the deadlines listed within each step as they do vary between grade levels. A successful application will have every item checked off as “complete” once processed by our Admission Team.

STEP 1

Explore SHS Online

September – December 

Explore Sacred Heart Schools virtually to learn what makes our community, “the second happiest place on earth!" 

STEP 2

Begin the Application Process

By January 9, 2025

This season, we are hosting a variety of required and optional virtual and in person events. Parent Info Sessions and Parent Tours allow prospective applicant parents to learn about the unique and special qualities of a Sacred Heart experience.

The following steps/forms must be submitted through Ravenna by the January 9th deadline to confirm your interest in applying to Sacred Heart Schools.

  1. Virtual Parent Info Session - a great first step!
  2. Preliminary Application Form + fee*
  3. Parent/Guardian Written Statement
  4. Family Video Questionnaire
  5. Assessment Video - Kindergarten and 1st Grade only
  6. Student Classroom Visit - Kindergarten & 1st Grade Jan/Feb, 2nd - 5th grades TBD/as needed
  7. Teacher Evaluation(s)

Age Requirement: A child must meet the age requirement below by May 31st, 2025 in order to be an applicant to the corresponding program/grade level.  
  • Kindergarten = 5 years old
  • 1st = 6 years old 
  • 2nd = 7 years old
  • 3rd = 8 years old
  • 4th = 9 years old
  • 5th = 10 years old
*Please note: if the application fee presents a financial hardship, please contact admission@shschools.org to request a waiver.

STEP 3

(Optional) Apply for Tuition Assistance

By January 9, 2025

We welcome all families who are interested in tuition assistance to submit a Clarity application. To learn more about the process, visit Tuition & Affordability.

If you have questions about the tuition assistance process, feel free to schedule time with us.  

Tuition & Affordability

We are committed to providing a maximum of academically qualified students with access, regardless of financial circumstances.
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Meet the Admission Team

We look forward to getting to know you and your family as you explore all that our community has to offer.
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Sacred Heart Schools Atherton

Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton

150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
650 322 1866
Founded by the Society of the Sacred Heart, SHS is a Catholic, independent, co-ed day school for students in preschool through grade 12