Kindergarten

Convent & Stuart Hall believes in the unique power of educating girls and boys separately and together. We combine a rigorous curriculum with your child's natural curiosities and a philosophy of love and respect for every individual, rooted in the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education. We invite you and your family to get to know the Convent & Stuart Hall community through the admissions process and envision how your child could thrive in our classrooms. Our students grow into well-educated, globally-minded, confident and compassionate people within our larger K–12 community.

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Convent Elementary Head, Alexa Johnson

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Kindergarten Spring Preview for the 2026–27 School Year

We will hold a special preview of our Kindergarten program on May 19 and May 20 from 8:45–10:15 a.m. This optional event, designed for parents only, offers an early glimpse into the welcoming community at Convent & Stuart Hall and is intended for the new prospective families interested in the 2026–27 school year who have not yet toured our campus.

This event is at full capacity.

This Spring Preview is an optional event and does not replace our Fall Admissions Tour. Fall Parent Campus Tours are required for applicants and will be available in our portal on September 2.

In late August, families who have submitted an inquiry for the 2026-27 school year will receive an email with information on creating a Blackbaud ID which is required to access our portal so that they will be prepared to register for events when our admissions season officially launches on September 2. If you would like to be included, please submit an inquiry form below.

Kindergarten Inquiry Form

If you've already submitted an inquiry form please log in to the Admissions Portal to schedule a tour.

Kindergarten Inquiry Form Log in to the Admissions Portal

The timeline for the 2025-26 school year will be updated later this summer.

2024–25 Kindergarten Admissions Timeline

Kindergarten applicants must be 5 years of age by July 15, 2025

Tuesday, August 20, 12 p.m.: 2024–25 Inquiry form available
Tuesday, September 3, 12 p.m.: Kindergarten Open House and Campus Tour registrations go live
Monday, September 23: Online application available
Monday, November 4, 6 p.m.: Financial assistance webinar
Friday, December 13: Kindergarten application and Confidential Student Evaluation deadline
Thursday, January 9: Financial assistance application deadline
Thursday, March 20: Admissions decisions available in online portal at 12 p.m.
Thursday, March 27: Enrollment contracts and deposits due by 10 a.m.

Explore Convent & Stuart Hall

We invite you to connect and get to know the school with a range of visit opportunities.

In Person

Open House
Campus Tour
Parent Interview

*Please submit an inquiry form first. Once processed, you may register for a campus tour and open house in the admissions portal.

Virtual

Conversations with Lower and Middle Form Chairs

K–12 Literacy Program

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Academic Form Structure

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Steps to Complete the Application Process

1. Online Inquiry

2. Campus Tour

Campus tours are a requirement of the application process. We have designed our tours for you to access and experience our classroom environment and learn more about our challenging curriculum. You will also see our state-of-the-art facilities including the Unkefer Spark Studio, gymnasium, fitness and training room, theaters, and the Siboni Arts and Science Center. The tour begins with a welcome from our Elementary Admissions Team, and concludes with a live Q&A session with our school leadership, parent ambassadors and students.

Please schedule your in person campus tour via the online portal after your online inquiry has been processed. Tours will be held on Monday and Tuesday mornings.

3. Learn About Our School

4. Kindergarten Open House

Our open house for prospective Kindergarten families will be held on Thursday, November 14 from 6–8 p.m. The open house is an opportunity to meet with our administration, faculty, current parents and students. You will learn more about the strengths of our academic program as well as the breadth and depth of the educational experience offered at Convent & Stuart Hall. You can RSVP for the Open House via the online admissions portal.

5. Submit an Application

Application Requirements (Please schedule all appointments via our online portal.)

Campus Tour
Kindergarten Open House
Application and $100 application fee. The online application will be available in the admissions portal starting Monday, September 23, 2024. If the application fee presents any challenge for your family, please use the following fee waiver code: K8APP.
Confidential Student Evaluation Form: Please send the online Student Evaluation Form request to your child's teacher via the checklist in the admissions portal.
Kindergarten Screening: Dates for Admissions Assessment and Group Playdate can only be confirmed with a submitted application.
Parent Interview: You may schedule your parent interview after an online application has been submitted. Appointment times are limited, so please reserve your interview time as soon as possible.

The application and Student Evaluation Form deadline is Friday, December 13, 2024. Applications received on or before this date receive priority consideration.

6. Kindergarten Screening

Kindergarten screening includes two separate appointments:

Individual Admissions Assessment: 30 minutes
Group Playdate: 1 hour

Kindergarten screenings occur from November through January. While your child participates in the group playdate, there will be an informal parent session to learn more about our school.

Both in-person events are held on weekdays and scheduled via the online portal.

7. Parent Interview

8. Learn About Tuition Assistance

We are committed to making a Convent & Stuart Hall education affordable for families regardless of financial circumstances. We offer tuition assistance to qualified students, based solely upon demonstrated financial need. Visit our Tuition and Financial Assistance page to learn more about the application process and deadlines.

On Monday, November 4 at 6:00 pm, we will be hosting a webinar in partnership with Mission Enrollment to provide information about applying for financial assistance at Convent & Stuart Hall. If interested, please click here for information and how to register.

Relocating and Applying from Afar

Convent & Stuart Hall welcomes families from all over the country and world to our admissions process and is sensitive to the complexities that come with relocations.

Applicants who are relocating should contact Jessica Jakobi , Elementary Admissions Coordinator, as soon as possible to learn about how to navigate the admissions process. We encourage families facing relocation to contact us as soon as possible.

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In our commitment to sustaining an inclusive learning community, Convent & Stuart Hall admits students of any race, color, national/ethnic origin or ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national/ethnic origin or ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid and employment policies, or any other programs administered by the school.

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