Admissions Process

Application Process for the Cottage

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is currently accepting applications for students 12 months – 3 years old.  To be assured of timely processing, applications should be submitted as early in the fall as possible. For inquires or more information please contact Lisa Witter, Director of Enrollment Management & Financial Aid at lwitter@standrewsepiscopalschool.org or (504) 866-6553.

Steps to apply:

  1. Tour Our Campus – Please register at the following link: Schedule Tour
  2. Admission Application – Complete our online application.
  3. School Visit – A school visit will be scheduled by the Admissions Office if needed.
  4. Testing is required for PK 3 – Schedule Speech-Language, Hearing and School Readiness Screening

St. Andrew’s requires all students enrolling in our PK3 class to complete a speech-language, hearing, and school readiness screening with:

Offices of Megan Doosey, Lauren Smith, and Maley Haro
(504) 832-5111

megdoosey@gmail.com

Please contact the Offices of Megan Doosey, Lauren Smith, and Maley Haro as soon as possible to schedule the screening during the months of November and December. After the screening, the specialist will meet with you to explain the results and provide written documentation of the evaluation. The appointment should be approximately 1 hour and the cost is $75 (paid directly to Megan Doosey, Lauren Smith, or Maley Haro).

Admission notification letters mailed beginning in December.

 

Application Process for PK4 – Grade 8

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is currently accepting applications for Pre-Kindergarten 4 through Grade 8. To be assured of timely processing, applications should be submitted as early in the fall as possible and prior to December 31 to be assured first-round admission consideration. For inquires or more information please contact: Lisa Witter, Director of Enrollment Management & Financial Aid at lwitter@standrewsepiscopalschool.org or (504) 866-6553.

Steps to apply:

Pre-Kindergarten 4 – Children must be at least four years old by August 31 to be eligible for Pre-Kindergarten. Both age and developmental maturity are considered in the admission process.

  1. Tour Our Campus – Please register at the following link: Schedule Tour
  2. Admission Application – Complete our online application.
  3. Transcript Release – Complete our transcript release form.
  4. Teacher Recommendation Form – Form will be sent to current school by St. Andrew’s.
  5. Schedule Visit/Testing – Student visit will be scheduled by the Admissions Office and a developmental screening will be done during the visit.  If applicant applies to another ISAS school and an intellectual assessment is required,  a copy should also be submitted to St. Andrew’s.
  6. Student Observation – St. Andrew’s will schedule an observation at current school.

Kindergarten

Children must be at least five years old by August 31 to be eligible for Kindergarten. Both age and developmental maturity are considered in the admission process.

  1. Tour Our Campus – Please register at the following link: Schedule Tour
  2. Admission Application – Complete our online application.
  3. Transcript Release – Complete our transcript release form.
  4. Teacher Recommendation Form – Form will be sent to current school by St. Andrew’s.
  5. Schedule Visit/Testing – Student visit will be scheduled by the Admissions Office and a developmental screening will be done during the visit.  If applicant applies to another ISAS school and an intellectual assessment is required,  a copy should also be submitted to St. Andrew’s.
  6. Student Observation – St. Andrew’s will schedule an observation at current school.

Grades 1-8

  1. Tour Our Campus – Please register at the following link: Schedule Tour
  2. Admission Application – Complete our online application.
  3. Transcript Release – Complete our transcript release form.
  4. Teacher Recommendation Form – Form will be sent to current school by St. Andrew’s.
  5. Schedule Student Visit – Student visit will be scheduled by the Admissions Office.
  6. Schedule Testing – St. Andrew’s Episcopal School requires that your child have an Intellectual Assessment (Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence-WPPSI-IV or Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-WISC-IV).  The appropriate test is determined by the age of the child. Parents coordinate the testing with the psychologist, and the psychologist submits the results to our Admission Office. A list of suggested psychologists is provided:  List of Suggested Psychologists Please contact one of the psychologists listed, or any other qualified tester you may choose, to arrange the administration of the test. (Students in Grades 4 -8 may submit consecutive years of standardized test scores in lieu of the intellectual assessment. If you should have any questions related to the intellectual assessment please contact the Admission Office.

Admission Decisions PK4 – Grade 8

All applications are processed through the Admissions Office and the Admission Committee reviews each applicant’s completed file. Admission decisions are based on several factors, including the classroom visit or observation, intellectual assessment results, confidential teacher recommendations, and space availability.  Ultimately, each decision is based on what is best for the child. Parents will be notified of admission decisions according to the schedule of dates set by the ISAS (Independent Schools Association of the Southwest) schools in New Orleans.

To request more information please contact Lisa Witter, Director of Enrollment Management & Financial Aid at (504) 866-6553, or e-mail  lwitter@standrewsepiscopalschool.org.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School does not discriminate against any person in admission, employment, or otherwise because of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or age in violation of existing state or federal law or regulations.