Application Process: Grades 1-5

Please begin the application process by completing an online inquiry form to set up an account in the Admission Portal. Upon submission, you will receive an email confirmation with instructions on how to confirm your Admission Portal account and begin your application. 

Submit an Inquiry

In order to start your online application process, you must first submit an inquiry (see above) to obtain your login and password to the Admission Portal. Once you have received an email with your login/password and application instructions, you may log in and begin the application process.  Logging into the Admission Portal will provide you with the following:

• A checklist of application requirements
• Electronic forms needed for the application process
• Event calendar to schedule interviews and visits
• The ability to track the status of your application

The online application must be submitted on or before the deadline of January 15, 2023 by 5 PM. 

The application fee is $75 for domestic students. Fee waivers are available if the $75 application fee is a hardship for your family and for siblings of currently enrolled student(s). Please contact the Admissions office to obtain your application fee waiver.

Submit one teacher recommendation through the Admission Portal. Recommendations are requested by the parent/guardian and then submitted through the Admission Portal. All recommendations are confidential and unfortunately cannot be shared with parents, therefore must be submitted by your applicant’s teacher(s).

Current report card or progress report from the applicant’s current school is required. Prior year report card or progress report is required. All Psychological Education evaluations, IEP/504 and/or standardized testing should also be emailed to admissions@ssfs.org.

This is a half-hour conversation with one or both parents/guardians and the Admissions Director. This will be conducted via Zoom and a member of the Admissions team will contact you to schedule this meeting.

Applicants are required to take an in-person assessment that will mirror the current SSFS Lower School curriculum. The assessment is administered by Lower School faculty. Families are encouraged to schedule a testing date through the Admission Portal.

Please log in to your Admission Portal regularly to ensure that your forms have been received and your application file is complete. Families whose applications are completed by the application deadline (January 15, 2023) will be notified about acceptance on February 24, 2023. Applications are accepted year-round on a space-available basis.