Admissions
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Application Process
New Applicants
St. Philip’s Episcopal School admits qualified students of any race, color, gender, national, and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national, and ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies, admissions policies, or scholarship funds. Each applicant is evaluated on their academic and personal performance regardless of background. The following factors will be considered for admittance:
1. Chronological age (cut-off date of September 1st is used to determine grade level). No exemptions or waivers will be granted without permission from the Head of School.
2. Age appropriate developmental academic readiness including good behavior and social skills and a good academic/behavioral history if applicable.
3. Teacher recommendations and copies of report cards from current school (grades 1-5 only).
4. The expressed commitment of the family to provide positive and purposeful support for the policies, personnel, practices, and curricular goals of St. Philip’s Episcopal School.
All families seeking to be admitted must submit a completed application, a copy of the birth certificate, immunization record and a signed record request form, if applicable. Official transcripts, teacher recommendation forms, and recognized nationally normed achievement test scores are requested from current schools, if applicable.
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2K and 3K Applicants
While no assessment is required for this age group, all applicants must go through the application process which includes submitting a formal application and birth certificate, immunizations, taking a tour of the facility, and meeting with administration, along with a visit to the classroom if possible. Applicants will be evaluated for age appropriate developmental readiness including fine and gross motor skills. 3K students must be potty trained.
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Pre-K Four and Kinder Applicants
The child will spend time in a classroom environment and is assessed by the assigned teacher. If the applicant is currently enrolled in another school, a recommendation form is requested from the applicant’s teacher. Applicants are evaluated for age appropriate developmental academic readiness including good behavior and social skills.
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First Grade – Fifth Grade Applicants
First grade applicants are required to visit a St. Philip’s classroom and will be assessed by the teacher or the Head of School. Applicants are assessed for age appropriate reading skills, math skills, and social skills. During the applicant’s visit, math skills and writing skills, as well as social, emotional, and behavioral skills, will be evaluated by a St. Philip’s faculty member. In addition, if no national test results are available and/or if there are concerns about the academic portion of the transcripts, standardized testing will be administered on campus. Applicants must demonstrate a good academic history and good behavioral scores.
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Acceptance
If the applicant has been accepted, the parents receive a formal call of acceptance and an enrollment agreement is officially offered. If an applicant is not accepted, a call is placed to the parents and a letter of non-acceptance is mailed. If the grade level is full, but the applicant meets the requirements for admission, then parents are informed their child will be placed on a waiting list and called when space becomes available.
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Currently Enrolled Students
Currently, enrolled students who are invited back for the next school year will be offered enrollment agreements in February.
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Priority Enrollment Policies for New Applicants
New Applicants will be placed in the following priority:
Level 1: Siblings of families who have been at St. Philip’s Episcopal School for at least three (3) consecutive years
Level 2: Siblings of all other families at St. Philip’s Episcopal School
Level 3: Alumni families
Level 4: Public All applications will be dated and considered on a first-come-first-served basis.