Lower School: How to Apply
We welcome your application! Please refer to the checklist below and contact us with any questions: LSadmission@sierracanyonschool.org • 818-882-8121
GET TO KNOW US
❍ SCHEDULE A PRIVATE TOUR/PARENT INTERVIEW: Visit our beautiful campus and meet with a member of our Admission Team for the required parent interview. Please call for an appointment: 818-882-8121.
❍ REGISTER FOR OUR CAMPUS PREVIEW:
Saturday, November 2 • 10:00 am-11:30 am
Spend the morning on our Lower School campus, meet our dynamic faculty and staff, and learn more about our exceptional community and academic programs. Reservations required at: VisitingSC.org
❍ REGISTER FOR OUR UPPER CAMPUS COFFEE FOR LOWER SCHOOL FAMILIES:
Tuesday, November 19 • 9:45 am-11:00 am
Join us to learn more about our Middle and Upper School experiences. A panel discussion will be followed by tours of our vibrant Upper Campus. Reservations required at: VisitingSC.org
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
Visit ApplytoSC.org to find our application and additional requirements.
❍ ADMISSION APPLICATION: Complete and submit our online application by December 16, 2024
❍ SUPPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS: Submit the required Recommendation Forms (Pre-K – Grade 6) and Transcript Request Form (Grades 1-6) to your current school representatives. School officials must email documents directly to Sierra Canyon no later than January 10, 2025. Email documents to: LSadmission@sierracanyonschool.org
STUDENT ASSESSMENTS AND INTERVIEWS
Our teachers are excited to meet their prospective students!
❍ Pre-K through 5th Grade
ASSESSMENTS: Students will meet with teachers for developmental readiness and maturity assessments on January 25 or February 1. Specific assessment appointments will be assigned to applicants starting in November.
❍ 6th Grade
STUDENT INTERVIEW/CAMPUS VISIT: This one hour visit will include a tour of the Lower Campus, a short writing exercise, and the required student interview. Starting in November, applicants will receive an appointment for January 25 or February 1.
ADMISSION DECISIONS
Admission notifications will be emailed and posted online at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025.
Application deadline for prospective students: December 16, 2024
Financial aid application deadline: January 10, 2025
