Lower School Admissions (Grades K–4)

To begin the admissions process, please create an account in the Veracross admissions portal. Please note, Kindergarten applicants must be 5 years old by September 1 and must not have turned 6 before June 1 of the year they enter Kindergarten. 

The online application includes: demographic information, parent and student questionnaires, applicant photo and application fee. To be considered an applicant by the December 15 deadline, the demographic information and the application fee must be submitted. All remaining application components must be submitted by the February 1 file completion deadline. 

Parents new to St. Francis must attend an Admissions Tour. Current parents do not need to attend, but are welcome to join. Weekday tours are intended for parents only. Prospective students will have their own opportunities to visit campus throughout the admissions process. 

Parents are required to have a conversation with a member of the admissions team. The Admissions Office will schedule this opportunity once the application has been submitted. 

• Your current teacher must submit the teacher recommendation form. 
• We suggest waiting until November so the teacher has the opportunity to get to know your child.

A student observation is required and details will be communicated in December by the Admissions Office.

A transcript is not required for Kindergarten applicants.  First grade applicants must submit a transcript from the fall semester or first trimester of Kindergarten.  Applicants to second grade should include Kindergarten and the current fall semester or first trimester of first grade.  Applicants to grades 3 and 4 must include grades from the previous two academic years and current fall semester or first trimester.   

• Kindergarten and first grade candidates may choose to take the WPPSI (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children).  The report will be sent directly to St. Francis Episcopal. This is optional and not required. 
• Second through fourth grade candidates may choose to take the WISC (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children).  The report will be sent directly to St. Francis Episcopal. This is optional and not required.