Application Process: Grades 6-8

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.

Two teacher recommendations are required from the applicant’s current Math and English teacher. If the applicant has one homeroom teacher who teaches both subjects, please ask that teacher to submit recommendations for each subject separately. 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).

OPTIONAL: Recommendations from professionals who work closely with the applicant  in various extracurricular activities are welcome. These optional letters of recommendation can be uploaded to the Admission Portal.

NOTE: Please reach out to teachers as soon as possible to ensure they are available to complete the electronic recommendation form.

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.

Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, the SSAT is not required for Middle School admissions at SSFS. Applicants are required to submit the  Character Skills Snapshot. The fee is $50 for non-SSAT testers.

Applicants are asked to submit an essay based on the writing assignment in the Admission Portal.

The parent meeting is a chance for an admissions team member to speak one-on-one with parents/guardians. The meeting lasts about 30-45 minutes and is offered on school days November through January. All parent meetings will be conducted virtually and must be completed by the application deadline. Meetings can be scheduled in the Admission Portal.

The virtual student meeting is the opportunity for a Middle School Administrator to speak one-on-one with your child for about 15 minutes. Families are encouraged to schedule one meeting per applicant. Virtual student meetings are offered most school days November through January. All student meetings will be conducted virtually and must be completed by the application deadline. Meetings can be scheduled in the Admission Portal.

Once the applicant’s application and required materials are received, the Admissions Office will contact the family regarding an assigned student visit.

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.