Elementary

Step One: Preparing to Apply

We look forward to taking this journey with your family.

When you are ready, applying to Serendipity School is simple! The full application is available on Ravenna and is easy to complete. Ravenna lets you start the form, take a break, and return later; the Serendipity School Admissions Team cannot view your application until you press the “Submit” button. Please do this when you are ready. You can review the status of your application at any time during the admissions process.

All of the following must be submitted by the due date for a child’s application to be considered by
Serendipity School’s Admissions Department:

1. Completed Application
2. Application Fee of $200 

Step Two: Deepening Our Relationship

We believe in building strong relationships; therefore, it is important to us that we really get to know your child and your family. Parents of all prospective students will have the opportunity to meet with members of our enrollment management team after submitting an application. This informal Q&A session is a benefit to both the family and our school.

Records and recommendations are also required from each child’s current school. Your child’s current teacher has had the pleasure of developing a long-term relationship with your child. While we do meet and assess every Serendipity School applicant, information from your child’s current teacher is invaluable to us. Please send your child’s teacher an online invitation to complete the Teacher Evaluation Form through Ravenna.

Parents of First through Fifth Grade applicants, in addition to securing a Current Teacher Evaluation Form from your child’s current teacher, please provide the Transcript Release and Confidentiality Form to your child’s school office or student records department. We prefer that schools upload transcripts to Ravenna,
but we will also accept hard copies.

1.  Current Teacher Evaluation Form (K and 1st  through 5th Grades)
2. Transcript Release and Confidentiality Form (1st  through 5th Grades)
3. Schedule a Parent Meeting through Ravenna (K and 1st  through 5th  Grades)

Step Three: Knowing Your Child

We believe in really seeing students and celebrating their unique selves. Student visits and assessments help us to get to know students and see who they are as learners and community members. Every applicant must participate in an in-person meeting, activity session, and assessment. These assessments allow us to get to know children in a relaxed, nurturing, safe, and fun environment. Please follow the assessment steps below.

All applicants are required to schedule a visit and assessment day through Ravenna. Kindergarten applicants will schedule a half-day visit. First through Fifth Grade applicants will schedule a full-day visit.

We strive to get to know each child personally, socially, and academically. We want to learn more about what our school can offer each child and what each child will contribute to the Serendipity School community. The goal is to preserve an engaged, happy, and thriving community of students who support each other and love to learn.

Step Four: Sharing Admissions News

We look forward to sharing wonderful news with new students and families. Serendipity School will notify parents of the status of their child’s application by postal mail and email.

Families of accepted students will be invited to formally enroll at Serendipity School; one week will be granted to these families for decision-making and invitation acceptance.

Step Five: Enrolling in Serendipity School

We love welcoming new members to our community. Once families have made their final decision, it’s time to enroll. Serendipity School requires the following to consider a student formally enrolled:

1. Enrollment Agreement
2. Tuition Down Payment
3. Educational Materials Fees