How to Apply - Preparatory

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

Submit the Application

By January 9, 2025

The following items must be submitted by the January 9th deadline to confirm your interest in applying to Sacred Heart Schools.

*Please note: if the application fee presents a financial hardship, please contact admission@shschools.org to request a waiver.

STEP 2

Explore SHS Through an Event

September 2024 – January 2025 (optional, but recommended)

Experience Sacred Heart Schools in person* or online. SHS Admission is hosting several events throughout the admission season, including virtual Information Sessions, in-person Prep Previews and Student Experiences to help you learn what makes our community, “the second happiest place on earth.” Please note: all events are optional and attendance has no bearing on the admission process.

For more details about our offerings, *dates subject to change; pending current health & safety guidelines

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.