Ravenscroft: 2023-24 How to Apply

Information and How to

OUR MISSION

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

Ravenscroft School admits students of any race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and national origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or any legally protected status in the administration of the school’s admissions, financial aid, scholarships, educational, athletic, and other schooladministered programs, policies, and plans.

School Calendar

August 1

August 4

August 8

August 17

September 5

Varsity Sports - Fall Tryouts

JV Soccer - Fall Tryouts

Non-Varsity Sports - Fall Tryouts

First Day of School; Early Release Day for Lower School

Labor Day Observance; No School

October 5 Yom Kippur Observance; No School

October 21

End of 1st Quarter/Mid-Semester; No School/Teacher Workday

October 24 Fall Holiday; No School

November 11 Parent Conferences; No School/Teacher Workday

November 23-25 Thanksgiving Break

December 14-16 Upper School Semester Exam Period

December 19-January 1 Holiday Break

January 2

January 13

Classes Resume

End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester; No School/Teacher Workday

January 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance; No School

February 20-24 Winter Break

February 27 Classes Resume

March 13 No School/Teacher Workday

March 24 End of 3rd Quarter/Mid-Semester; No School/Teacher Workday

April 4 Parent Conferences; No School/Teacher Workday

April 10-14 Spring Break

April 17

Classes Resume

May 5 No School/Teacher Workday

May 24-26

May 25

May 26

May 29

May 31-June 2

June 2

11th Grade Semester Exam Period

Upper School Honors Convocation

Baccalaureate

Early Release Day

Upper School Commencement

Memorial Day Observance; No School

9th & 10th Grade Semester Exam Period

End of 4th Quarter/2nd Semester

Last Day of School; Early Release

5th Grade Closing Exercises

8th Grade Closing Exercises

Academic Excellence

At Ravenscroft, our academic program is both broad and deep, offering remarkable range and opportunities for our students. We foster intellectual, artistic, and athletic inquiry built on hands-on experimentation and active practice with a global perspective. We cultivate the development of critical thinking and problemsolving skills, competencies that are the heart of an exceptional education and a successful life and career.

Ravenscroft provides:

• Overall student-to-faculty ratio: 8:1

• 76% of total faculty hold advanced degrees

• 78% of Upper School faculty hold advanced degrees

• Strong emphasis on writing including:

• Writer’s Workshop in Lower School

• Two levels of Language Arts in grades seven and eight

• Four years of writing-intensive English courses plus one semester of composition in Upper School

• 33 honors courses and 24 Advanced Placement® courses in Upper School

• Global education opportunities include:

• Exploratory World Languages program in Lower School and 6th grade

• Three world languages offered in Middle School (Latin, Mandarin, and Spanish) with the addition of Greek in Upper School

• International program including International Diploma and exchange programs

• Extensive electives offered in Middle School and Upper School

• IDE (Innovation, Design and Engineering) programming includes:

• Lower School Innovation Hub

• Outdoor learning center

• 17 IDE labs in Middle and Upper Schools

• Keim Center for Innovation and Research, which features labs for robotics, design, engineering, and computer science; classroom spaces; virtual reality lab; and Machine Shop featuring a CNC router and laser cutter

• Middle School IDE electives including Digital Media I and II; Engineering I and II; Think It! Design It! Make It! I and II; Intro to Lego Robotics and Lego Robotics team; Computer Science I-III (cod ing); Science Olympiad; Meteorology; District-C Teamship: Collective Problem Solving; and a dedicated MakerSpace

• Upper School electives including Engineering; Design in 2-D; Design in 3-D; Robotics; Computer Science; Innovations; District C: Entrepreneurial Problem Solving; Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

• More than 50 student-led clubs in Upper School; 30 in Middle School

A RAVENSCROFT EDUCATION PROVIDES MEASURABLE RESULTS.

THE CLASS OF 2022 INCLUDED:

• Four National Merit Scholarship finalists and six commended students

• Over $5.5 million in scholarship offers from colleges and universities

• 100% acceptance rate to college

Admissions Contacts, Tours, and Deadlines

Admissions Office Contact Information

Ravenscroft Welcome Center

1151 Newton Road Raleigh, NC 27615

Admissions Office Phone: 919-848-6470

Fax: 919-846-2371

Email: admissions@ravenscroft.org

Tours

Ravenscroft is excited to take prospective families on tours of our beautiful campus. If you need to schedule a tour outside of one of our on-campus Tour & Information Sessions or have mobility concerns, please contact the Admissions Office. Our indoor/ outdoor walking tours take approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours. Please bring an umbrella if rain is in the forecast for the day of your tour. Ravenscroft is mask-optional across our campus.

PreK/Kindergarten Tour & Information Sessions

8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

After submitting the initial Inquiry Form, please log into your Admissions Portal and register for an on-campus PreK/K Tour & Information Session. If you are unable to join us during the days listed below, please call our office to schedule another time.

Friday, Sept. 23, 2022 Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022 Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 Monday, Oct. 17, 2022 Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022 Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 Monday, Dec. 5, 2022 Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023

1st through 12th Grade Tour & Information Sessions

8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

After submitting the initial Inquiry Form, please log into your Admissions Portal and register for an on-campus Tour & Information Session. If you are unable to join us during the days listed below, please call our office to schedule another time.

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 Monday, Nov. 7, 2022 Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022 Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 Monday, Jan. 9, 2023

For Tour & Information Sessions in February and March, please contact our office directly to schedule.

*If you are interested in learning about PreK and Kindergarten AND you have older children in grades 1-5, please register for one of the PreK/K Tour & Information Sessions. You will get to see and hear about additional grades in the Lower School during the PreK/K sessions. You do not need to sign up for two separate sessions.

**If you have children entering the Lower School and Middle/Upper School, please contact the Admissions Office to schedule a tour.

Application and Financial Aid Deadlines

To be included for first consideration, please have the application, application fee and all application materials complete, including your “Verified” FACTS application for financial aid (if applicable) by:

PreK and Kindergarten Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 (Keep in mind that the deadline to start your application is Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022)

1st through 12th Grade Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 (Keep in mind that the deadline to start your application is Friday, Jan. 6, 2023)

We will continue to accept applications after these dates. After the deadlines above, applications are reviewed and offers of enrollment are made on a spaceavailable basis.

Enrollment Notifications

For applications completed by the above deadlines, families will be notified of the admission decision on the dates listed below:

PreK and Kindergarten Friday, Feb. 17, 2023

Deadline to Enroll: Friday, March 3, 2023

Grades 1–12 Friday, March 3, 2023

Deadline to Enroll: Friday, March 17, 2023

Admissions decisions are communicated to families through the Online Admissions Portal.

Once a student is offered enrollment to Ravenscroft, a signed enrollment contract must be submitted along with a nonrefundable deposit.

Admissions Process

How to Apply

1. Visit ravenscroft.org/admissions to complete the application and pay the application fee.

2. Upon receiving the parent portion of the application, the Admissions Office will contact you.

Application Fees

PreK-Grade 1: $125

Grades 2-12: $70

Student Visits

Experiencing Ravenscroft in action is a critical and required part of the admissions process. Participating in age-appropriate activities in the classroom and on campus gives both the applicant and the school an opportunity to see whether there is a good fit between them. The Student Visit includes attending classes, having lunch with peers, interacting with teachers and participating in various grade-level electives.

Applicants visit with their current grade except for those applying to sixth and ninth grades: current fifth-grade students applying for sixth grade will visit the Middle School, and current eighth-grade students applying for ninth grade will visit the Upper School. Registration is available in your admissions portal.

We are pleased to offer on-campus group visits for applicants to PreK and Kindergarten on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, and Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. Please register and look for more information in your admissions portal.

If you are relocating, please call our office to make alternative arrangements.

Admissions Process Checklist

APPLICANTS TO PREK AND KINDERGARTEN

1. Complete Developmental Screening.

2. Attend PreK/K group applicant visit.

3. Submit the Teacher Observation form to your child’s current teacher.

4. Submit Parent Questionnaire.

5. Provide an applicant photo.

APPLICANTS TO GRADE 1

1. Complete classroom visit and assessment.

2. Submit the Teacher Observation form to your child’s current teacher.

3. Submit Parent Questionnaire.

4. Provide an applicant photo.

5. Submit School Records Release Form to your child’s current school.

APPLICANTS TO GRADES 2–5

1. Attend classroom visit day.

2. Admissions Testing: see the section titled “Information Regarding Testing for Applicants Grades 2-12.” Test scores must be received by the application deadline date.

3. Submit two teacher recommendation forms - one to your child’s current teacher and one to your child’s teacher from the previous year.

4. Submit Parent Questionnaire.

5. Provide an applicant photo.

6. Submit School Records Release Form to your child’s current school.

APPLICANTS TO GRADES 6–12

1. Submit the Parent Questionnaire.

2. Submit the Student Questionnaire.

3. Provide an applicant headshot photo.

4. Submit the Transcript/Report Card Request Form to the student’s current school.

5. Submit the Teacher Recommendation Forms to the student’s current English and math teachers.

6. Admissions Testing: see section titled “Information Regarding Testing for Applicants Grades 2-12.” Test scores must be received by the application deadline date.

7. Attend a Student Visit Day.

8. Student interviews will be conducted during the Student Visit Day.

9. Once available in January, submit a copy of the first semester or first trimester report card from the current year.

Factors for Admission

Ravenscroft is committed to making an appropriate match between the student and the school that is in keeping with our mission, vision, and values. All applications are reviewed and assessed by considering the following factors:

• Developmental readiness, or level of academic achievement, of the applicant

• Evidence of the applicant’s potential for success in our college-preparatory program

• Evaluation of the applicant’s interpersonal skills and ability to adjust to the Ravenscroft community

• Evidence of parental cooperation and support

Screening and Testing

INFORMATION REGARDING SCREENING FOR APPLICANTS TO PREK AND KINDERGARTEN

Assessments will be conducted virtually via Zoom. Parents will be provided with a packet of materials that their child will use during the screening. An adult will need to be present during this time to assist with technology. This session is intended to be a fun activity and an opportunity for us to engage with the child and gain an understanding of their readiness.

Assessments begin in October, and registration will be available in your admissions portal in late September.

INFORMATION REGARDING SCREENING FOR APPLICANTS TO GRADE 1

Applicants to first grade are administered a combination of grade-appropriate assessments during their Student Visit Day.

INFORMATION REGARDING TESTING FOR APPLICANTS TO GRADES 2-12

Testing is required for all applicants for grades 2-12. There are several testing options available. We will accept test scores from any of the tests listed below if testing was completed within the past 12 months. Otherwise, an updated test score will be required.

• ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam)

Applicants to grades 2-12

• SSAT (Secondary School Admissions Test)

Applicants to grades 3-12

• PSAT or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)

Applicants to grades 8-12

• PreACT or ACT (American College Testing)

Applicants to grades 8-12

SCHOOL CODES if needed

ISEE: 343233

SSAT: 6010

The ISEE and the SSAT offer home-based versions of the test for most grade levels, as well as an option to test at a local Prometric testing site. Ravenscroft is pleased to offer the ISEE both in-person and at-home this year. Further information and instructions for these options are found in the Admissions Portal under “Admissions Testing.”

All scores must be received by the Feb. 1, 2023 deadline in order to be included for first consideration.

Admissions Timeline

Sept. 1, 2022

Accepting admissions and financial aid applications for the 2023-24 school year

September - Spring 2023 Tour & Information Sessions Begin

Dec. 1, 2022

Jan. 6, 2023

Jan. 6, 2023

Feb. 1, 2023

Feb. 17, 2023

March 3, 2023

Deadline to start PreK/K applications for first consideration

Deadline to complete* PreK/K admissions and financial aid applications for first consideration

Deadline to start 1st- through 12th-grade admissions applications for first consideration

Deadline to complete* 1st- through 12th-grade admissions and financial aid applications for first consideration

PreK/K first consideration notification

PreK/K enrollment deadline

March 3, 2022 Grades 1-12 first consideration notification

March 17, 2023

March – August 2023

Grades 1-12 enrollment deadline

Applications are still accepted and will be reviewed based on space availability. Once an admissions application is complete, families will be notified of a decision on a rolling basis.

*Applications must be finished with all required checklist items, including financial aid applications, by this date.

Current Tuition and Fees

Tuition

PreKindergarten

(8:00 a.m. - noon) $11,885

PreKindergarten Plus

(8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) $13,015

Kindergarten

(8:00 a.m - 3:00 pm) $16,835

Grade 1 $21,235

Grade 2 $23,690

Grades 3, 4, 5 $24,865

Grades 6, 7, 8 $28,490

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 $29,160

Sibling Discounts

Ravenscroft offers sibling discounts to all families paying full tuition with more than one child enrolled in the School. Families receiving financial assistance are not eligible. Those discounts are as follows:

Second child enrolled 1.5% discount on one tuition (higher tuition will be discounted)

Third child enrolled 2.5% discount on one tuition (highest tuition will be discounted)

Fourth child enrolled 3.5% discount on one tuition (highest tuition will be discounted)

Fees

Graduation Fee $220 (Seniors only)

New Family Capital Fee* $1,500 (alumni families are exempt)

Withdrawal Fee $1,750 (if withdrawn after June 16, 2023 and prior to the opening of School)

Additional fees are charged for the Private Lessons, Off-Campus Education and some consumable instructional materials.

*NEW FAMILY CAPITAL FEE

A “new family” is defined as one who does not have a child currently enrolled in this School. The New Family Capital Fee is to be paid when a family enrolls its child(ren) and is not to be confused with the Enrollment Deposit which is applied toward the total annual tuition. The New Family Capital Fee is a one-time-only charge and is independent of the number of children enrolled in the School. The New Family Capital Fee covers maintenance and improvement of our facilities, including work such as painting, landscaping, carpet replacement, and classroom, playground, and field repairs. Ravenscroft Alumni families are exempt from the New Family Capital Fee.

Financial Aid at Ravenscroft

Our Commitment

Ravenscroft is committed to providing an excellent educational experience to qualified students. Affordability is a significant consideration for any family considering an independent school education. Ravenscroft is committed to offering grant-based financial aid to families with demonstrated financial need.

While financial assistance is available to qualifying families, it is our policy and our expectation that everyone attending Ravenscroft share in the financial responsibility of the cost of the education.

Priority for financial aid is given to families completing the process within the stated deadlines. It is important to note that a delay in completing the financial aid application will affect a family’s consideration for aid.

In addition to financial aid, Ravenscroft offers a variety of merit-based scholarships. For more information, click here.

Complete the Financial Aid Application

Families must apply online for financial aid at bit.ly/rsfacts. FACTS charges a $40 fee to process an application. The application for financial aid must be made at the same time as the application for admission. The process for requesting and receiving financial aid is separate from the admissions process; however, at the time of decision notification, we provide families with a status update on financial aid consideration.

Applications for financial aid are available beginning in Sept. 2022. The deadline for the FACTS application to be complete is the same as that of the admissions application deadline (for first notification: Jan. 6, 2023 for preK and Kindergarten; Feb. 1, 2023 for grades 1-12). Please submit the application several weeks prior to the deadline in order to leave ample time to address any questions or concerns that FACTS may raise during their audit process. If the financial aid application is not in Complete/Verified status by the first notification deadline date, the admission decision may be delayed, and there is a risk of being placed into a wait pool for financial aid funds.

Note: Your applications are confidential and are reviewed in the order they are received and completed.

Required Documents

All documents must be uploaded with your FACTS financial aid application. Please do not send tax documents to Ravenscroft. To complete your application, you must:

• Complete a FACTS online financial aid application, including payment of the $40 processing fee;

• Provide copies of both parents’ last two years of federal tax returns to FACTS;

• Provide W-2 forms for both parents to FACTS;

• Submit most recent pay stubs for both parents to FACTS;

• Respond to FACTS’ requests for any additional documentation or clarification.

In the case of parents’ separate households, each parent is required to file an individual FACTS application. If you have questions regarding your FACTS financial aid application, please visit factsmgt.com/support or call 866.315.9262.

Financial Aid Decisions

Applicants who qualify for financial aid must be accepted for admission before a financial aid grant is offered. Families must enroll by the deadline in order to accept the grant.

Financial aid decisions are published at the same time the Admissions Office provides acceptance decision notifications. The decisions and notification are made available online through the Ravenscroft Online Admissions Portal.

Please read our complete Financial Aid Policy and Guidelines brochure.