St. David's Private Independent Episcopal School of Raleigh, NC

Admissions

Applying to St. David's School

St. David's Private School Your interest in the St. David's admission application indicates your commitment to providing the best possible education for your child. Be assured that our admission process will provide a thorough and impartial evaluation of your child's application. We also want your experience to be smooth and free of unnecessary frustration. The application process explains our admission procedure in detail and outlines the important deadlines. However, we encourage you to initiate the application process at your earliest convenience.

At the heart of the application process is the opportunity for you to become better acquainted with St. David's. Although we welcome any informal call or visit, we strongly encourage you to attend one of our Open House sessions. All applicants and their parents for grades K - 12 should join us then for this informational session.

If you have questions at any time, please do not hesitate to call the Admissions Office at 919-782-3331 or email Teresa Wilson, Director of Admissions or Virginia Matthews, Director of Lower School Admissions. We want to be helpful in every possible way. Thank you again for your interest!

St. David's School Admissions Policy:

St. David's seeks students with average and above average ability who can contribute to and benefit from the school's college-preparatory program. Students are selected for admission to the school on the basis of academic potential, school achievement, interest in and readiness for the school's programs, willingness to contribute to the school community, and appropriateness of the match between the family and the school. Selection is also based on the completed application, the results of admission test, teacher evaluations, and a writing sample. In all cases, the school retains the right to determine, in its sole discretion, whether or not to select a student for admission into the school's programs. St. David's is open to all qualified students regardless of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, or national origin.

To make applying for admission easier, please follow the appropriate checklist for your applicant below:

Kindergarten l Grades 1-4 l Grades 5-8 l Grades 9-12

Kindergarten Application Process

Application:	The application must be completed, signed, and returned to the school along with a nonrefundable fee of $75. The receipt of the completed application and fee initiates the formal application process.
Parent Observation:	Parent Observation form must be completed and submitted directly to the Admissions Office as soon as possible.
Teacher Evaluation:	Teacher Evaluation must be completed by your child's current teacher. Please request that the individual return the completed form directly to the Admissions Office as soon as possible.
Admission Assessment and Observation:	Applicants to Kindergarten will undergo an observation by the St. David's Admissions Staff during a scheduled on-campus visit with other applicants. Students applying for Kindergarten are also required to complete the Gesell Developmental Assessment and the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT). Please refer to the Admissions Calendar for pre-scheduled group assessment dates and call the Admissions Office to reserve your space.
Financial Aid (If Applicable)	For a copy of our Financial Aid Policy, please click here. Families interested in applying for financial assistance must request a Parents' Financial Statement from the Admissions Office. This form must be completed and mailed to School and Student Services (SSS) in Princeton, NJ. SSS will send a Report of Family Contribution to the Admissions Office within three weeks of receipt. Please contact the Admissions Office if you have questions regarding the financial aid application process.

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Grades 1-4 Application Process

Application:	The application must be completed, signed, and returned to the school along with a nonrefundable fee of $75. The receipt of the completed application and fee initiates the formal application process.
Parent Observation:	Parent Observation form must be completed and submitted directly to the Admissions Office as soon as possible.
Teacher Evaluation:	Teacher Evaluation must be completed by your child's current teacher. Please request that the individual return the completed form directly to the Admissions Office as soon as possible.
Admission Assessment:	Students applying for grades 1 and 2 are required to complete the Gesell Developmental Assessment, the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT) and either a first or a second grade academic assessment, as appropriate. Students applying for grades 3 and 4 are required to take the Reading Comprehension and Math Sections of the ERB. Please refer to the Admissions Calendar for pre-scheduled group assessment dates and call the Admissions Office to reserve your space.
Classroom Visit:	Applicants to grades 1-4 are also required to have a classroom visit day in their current grade. Please contact the Admissions Office to schedule a visit for your child.
Financial Aid (If Applicable)	For a copy of our Financial Aid Policy, please click here. Families interested in applying for financial assistance must request a Parents' Financial Statement from the Admissions Office. This form must be completed and mailed to School and Student Services (SSS) in Princeton, NJ. SSS will send a Report of Family Contribution to the Admissions Office within three weeks of receipt. Please contact the Admissions Office if you have questions regarding the financial aid application process.

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Grades 5-8 Application Process

Application/Student Questionnaire:	The application and student questionnaire must be completed, signed, and returned to the school along with a nonrefundable fee of $75. The receipt of the completed application and fee initiates the formal application process.
Classroom Visit:	A classroom visit is coordinated through the Admissions Office.
Transcript/Student Records:	Previous student performance is a key measure used in our admissions process. Therefore, we request a student transcript from each applicant. The transcript must include current courses, recent grades including grades for the current and previous school year and any standardized aptitude and/or achievement test scores.
Teacher Evaluations:	Teacher evaluations also offer excellent insight into a student's performance. A confidential teacher evaluation is requested of the applicant's current English teacher, math teacher, and coach/instructor/leader. These forms are returned directly to the St. David's Admissions Office.
Admission Test:	Students applying for admission into grades 5-8 are required to complete the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). For information on the ISEE including registration, testing dates, and testing locations, please call the Admissions Office or visit www.iseetest.org. Test dates for the 2011-12 school year are: Saturday, December 11, 2010 (8:30 am - 12:30 pm), Saturday, February 12, 2011 (8:30 am - 12:30 pm), Saturday, March 12, 2011 (8:30 am - 12:30 pm), Saturday, April 16, 2011 (8:30 am - 12:30 pm)
Financial Aid (If Applicable)	For a copy of our Financial Aid Policy, please click here. Families interested in applying for financial assistance must request a Parents' Financial Statement from the Admissions Office. This form must be completed and mailed to School and Student Services (SSS) in Princeton, NJ. SSS will send a Report of Family Contribution to the Admissions Office within three weeks of receipt. Please contact the Admissions Office if you have questions regarding the financial aid application process.

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Grades 9-12 Application Process

The St. David's admissions application includes three confidential evaluation forms (English teacher, math teacher, and coach / instructor / leader), a student questionnaire (with short essay topic), and a request for transcript form.

Application/Student Questionnaire:	The application and student questionnaire must be completed, signed, and returned to the school along with a nonrefundable fee of $75. The receipt of the completed application and fee initiates the formal application process.
Classroom Visit:	A classroom visit is coordinated through the Admissions Office.
Transcript/Student Records:	Previous student performance is a key measure used in our admissions process. Therefore, we request a student transcript from each applicant. The transcript must include current courses, recent grades including grades for the current and previous school year and any standardized aptitude and/or achievement test scores.
Teacher Evaluations:	Teacher evaluations offer excellent insight into a student's performance. A confidential teacher evaluation is requested of the applicant's current English teacher, math teacher, and coach/instructor/leader. These forms are returned directly to the St. David's Admissions Office.
Admission Test:	Students applying for admission into grades 9-12 are required to complete the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). For information on the ISEE including registration, testing dates, and testing locations, please call the Admissions Office or visit www.iseetest.org. Test dates for the 2011-12 school year are: Saturday, December 11, 2010 (8:30 am - 12:30 pm), Saturday, February 12, 2011 (8:30 am - 12:30 pm), Saturday, March 12, 2011 (8:30 am - 12:30 pm), Saturday, April 16, 2011 (8:30 am - 12:30 pm)
Financial Aid (If Applicable)	For a copy of our Financial Aid Policy, please click here. Families interested in applying for financial assistance must request a Parents' Financial Statement from the Admissions Office. This form must be completed and mailed to School and Student Services (SSS) in Princeton, NJ. SSS will send a Report of Family Contribution to the Admissions Office within three weeks of receipt. Please contact the Admissions Office if you have questions regarding the financial aid application process.

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St. David's School, 3400 White Oak Road, Raleigh, NC 27609 | Phone: 919-782-3331 | Fax: 919-571-3330 | Contact Information