Applying to SPA

Parent/Guardian Tour: Kindergarten families are invited to schedule an in-person tour. We are excited to share the school with you.

Writing Sample: Kindergarten applicants completes a short writing sample. The form is available for families to download in the online application portal. Upload the completed form to the portal.

Kindergarten Assessment: Each Kindergarten applicant participates in a one-on-one assessment with a member of our admission team. These 30 minute visits begin in December and can be scheduled on the online application portal.

Kindergarten Play Group: Each Kindergarten applicant participates in a one-hour play group on a Saturday in January or February. Families can schedule their child’s play group on the online application portal.

Two Teacher Evaluations: Kindergarten applicants submit two teacher evaluations. Families use the online application portal to send the evaluation form to current and previous preschool teachers.

Current School Records/Transcript: Kindergarten applicants submit current school records. Families send a transcript request to their child’s current school on the online application portal. 

Financial Aid: Complete the Financial Aid application (if applicable). Learn more about how to apply for Financial Aid here.

Parent/Guardian Tour: Grade 1-2 families are invited to schedule an in-person tour. We are excited to share the school with you.

Writing Sample: Grade 1-2 applicants complete a short writing sample. The form is available for families to download in the online application portal. Upload the completed form to the portal. 

Student Visit: Grade 1-2 applicants participate in a half-day school visit at their current grade level. Visits can be scheduled on the online application portal.

Student Assessment: Grade 1-2 applicants complete an admission assessment. Assessments can be scheduled on the online application portal.

Two Teacher Evaluations: Grade 1-2 applicants submit two teacher evaluations. Families use the online application portal to send the evaluation form to current and previous teachers.

Current School Records/Transcript: Grade 1-2 applicants submit current school records. Families send a transcript request to their child’s current school on the online application portal. 

Financial Aid: Complete the Financial Aid application (if applicable). Learn more about how to apply for Financial Aid here.

 

Parent/Guardian Tour: Grade 3-5 families are invited to schedule an in-person tour. We are excited to share the school with you.

Writing Sample: Grade 3-5 applicants complete a short writing sample. The form is available for families to download in the online application portal. Upload the completed form to the portal.

Student Visit: Grade 3-5 applicants participate in a half-day school visit at their current grade level. Visits can be scheduled on the online application portal.

Student Assessment: Grade 3-5 applicants complete an admission assessment. Assessments can be scheduled on the online application portal.

Two Teacher Evaluations: Grade 3-5 applicants submit two teacher evaluations. Families use the online application portal to send the evaluation form to current and previous teachers.

Current School Records/Transcript: Grade 3-5 applicants submit their child’s current school records. Families send a transcript request to their child’s current school on the online application portal. 

Financial Aid: Complete the Financial Aid application (if applicable). Learn more about how to apply for Financial Aid here.

Parent/Guardian Tour: Grade 6-12 applicant family is invited to schedule an in-person tour and conversation. We are excited to share the school with you.

Student Shadow Day: Grade 6-12 applicants participate in a full-day school visit. Visits begin in October and can be scheduled on the online application portal or please call our admission lobby line at 651-696-1433.

*Grade 6 applicants have the option to visit either a Grade 5 classroom at the Lower School or shadow a Grade 6 student at the Middle School.

Student Essays: Grade 6-12 applicants complete several short-form essays. The essay form is available for families to download in the online application portal. Upload the completed form to the portal.

Two Teacher Evaluations (current English and Math): Grade 6-12 applicants submit two teacher evaluations - one from a current English teacher and one from a current Math teacher. Families use the online application portal to send the evaluation form to current and previous teachers.

Current School Records/Transcript: Send transcript request to your school's office by providing a name and an email in the online application portal.

Assessment: Applicants will take the CTP5 admission tests to assess verbal reasoning, reading comprehension and quantitative reasoning skills.  Additionally, students will be asked to complete a writing sample. 

Financial Aid: Complete the Financial Aid application (if applicable). Learn more about how to apply for Financial Aid here.