Lower School Admissions

Enrollment Process

Applying to the Lower School is an easy process - and we are there to assist you every step of the way.   To begin, visit our beautiful campus.  

Open House Information

Saturday, October 15, 2011, 9 am to 11 am:  Parents are invited to learn more about St. John's by taking a tour of the school and meeting the Director and members of the faculty.  Admission materials and information will be available.  Stop by the Media Center and enjoy a visit to the Book Fair. 

Tuesday, October 18, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm: Parents are invited to bring future kindergartners to an evening that is focused on Kindergarten.  While the children participate in the Lower School's K-1st Grade Story Night, parents have the opportunity to learn more about the Lower School through conversation with the Headmaster, Lower School Director and other parents. 

How to Apply

Our primary intent during the admission process is to provide you with information about our school, while learning as much as possible about your child to ensure the best fit possible. An information packet, including all necessary forms, is available at Open House, or by request through the Admissions Office. It is important that all application materials be completed in a timely fashion, especially when applying for financial assistance. If you have any questions, or would like to request an information packet or schedule a tour, please contact Jane Tolen, Admissions Director or phone Mrs. Tolen at 410-465-7644 x 287.   

 Admissions Checklist

•Attend an Open House or schedule a tour.

•Submit a Lower School Application accompanied by the application fee ($50). Parent of children in the Early Childhood program would submit a Lower School Enrollment Form, which is available in either the Lower School or Early Childhood Office (the $50 application fee is waived). Forms and applicable fees are due January 15, 2012.

•Provide your child's current teacher with the Teacher Referral Form.

•For Grades 1- 5 only, provide your child's current school with a Records Request Form.

•For families applying for financial assistance, submit information to School and Student Services before January 15, 2012. 

•Schedule the Kindergarten Assessment or Shadow Day (for Grades 1 - 5 only).  Kindergarten Assessment is scheduled for Saturday, January 28 at 9:00 am.  Please note that children who are currently enrolled in our Early Childhood program will be assessed during a regular school day.   Parents will be notified in advance of the assessment. 

age requirement

Children entering Kindergarten must turn five year of age on our before September 1 of their enrollment year.