Be a part of the Pack!
Thank you for your interest in Whitefield Academy! We will continue to accept applications in select grade levels for the 2021-2022 school year on a rolling basis. Please contact the admissions team with any questions related to application timelines.
Whitefield Academy seeks motivated students who have achieved academic success and exhibit excellent conduct. Whitefield takes a holistic approach in determining admission and considers all components of the admissions application, including academic performance, testing, teacher evaluations, interviews or observations, and extracurricular interests and talents. As a Christ-centered, covenant school, we require that at least one parent/guardian profess faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Application Steps
Our grade-specific application process helps us get to know both your child and your family! The grade level guides below can serve as a check-list as you walk through the application process. We are always here to help you. If you have any questions, please email our admissions team. If you need technical support once you have created your Ravenna account, please email Ravenna Solutions.
- Create a Ravenna account
- Submit preliminary application and $75 application fee
- Schedule your child’s standardized testing. Students applying to grades kindergarten through 5th grade take the JATP.
- Schedule on-campus observation through your Ravenna account
- Request school records
- Delegate Teacher Evaluation Form
Questions about applying? Please contact the admissions office.
- Create a Ravenna account
- Submit preliminary application and $75 application fee
- Schedule your child’s standardized testing. Students applying to grades kindergarten through 5th grade take the JATP.
- Schedule on-campus interview through your Ravenna account
- Complete the Student Questionnaire
- Request school records
- Delegate Teacher Evaluation Form
Questions about applying? Please contact the admissions office.
- Create a Ravenna account
- Submit preliminary application and $75 application fee
- Schedule your child’s standardized testing. Students applying to grades kindergarten through 5th grade take the JATP.
- Schedule on-campus interview through your Ravenna account
- Complete the Student Questionnaire
- Request school records
- Delegate Teacher Evaluation Form and Principal/Counselor Evaluation Form
Questions about applying? Please contact the admissions office.
- Create a Ravenna account
- Submit preliminary application and $75 application fee
- Register for your child's standardized testing. Students applying to grades 6-8 may take either the JATP or the SSAT.
- The SSAT school code for Whitefield is 5255.
- Schedule on-campus shadow visit through your Ravenna account
- Complete the Student Questionnaire
- Request school records
- Delegate Math Teacher Evaluation Form, English Teacher Evaluation Form, and Principal/Counselor Evaluation Form
- Optional: delegate Extracurricular Reference Form
Questions about applying? Please contact the admissions office.
- Create a Ravenna account
- Submit preliminary application and $75 application fee
- Register for your child's standardized testing. Students applying to grades 9-12 take the SSAT. The SSAT school code for Whitefield is 5255.
- Schedule on-campus shadow visit through your Ravenna account
- Complete the Student Questionnaire
- Request school records
- Delegate Math Teacher Evaluation Form, English Teacher Evaluation Form, and Principal/Counselor Evaluation Form
- Optional: delegate Extracurricular Reference Form
Questions about applying? Please contact the admissions office.
Our online admission application is hosted by Ravenna Solutions. Ravenna will direct you to create an account with a password,
and after you have created your account, the software will allow you to navigate the application process.
Click here to create your account.
Complete the Shared Applicant Information Form and Family Information Form and submit the nonrefundable application fee of $75.
PreK: no test required
Grades K-5: Complete JATP authorization form and register for the Joint Admissions Testing Program (JATP) at
www.jatp.org. Testing will resume this summer or based on the availability of the psychologist.
Grades 6-12: Register for the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) at
www.ssat.org.
The school code for Whitefield Academy is 5255. Beginning in mid- May, SSAT will offer SSAT at Home, a computer-based, at-home assessment.
Visit
www.ssat.org for more details on SSAT at Home.
Students applying to grades 4-12 should complete the Student Questionnaire.
K: Provide your child’s current school with the Authorization to Release School Record form. You can do this by printing,
scanning, and emailing the form to the school.
1-12:
Provide your child’s current school with the Transcript Release Authorization form. You can do this by printing,
scanning, and emailing the form to the school. The transcript will include your child’s grades, attendance,
behavior report, and any standardized testing conducted by the school.
* We understand that your child's school is closed right now and it may be difficult to request a transcript.
If you have copies of your child’s report cards, standardized testing results, or other school records you can
email these documents to
admissions@whitefieldacademy.com.
Through your Ravenna account, delegate the appropriate recommendation forms by entering the email address(es) of the evaluator(s).
Grades PreK-K: Teacher/Principal Evaluation
Grades 1-4: Teacher Evaluation
Grade 5: Teacher Evaluation, Additional Teacher Evaluation (only required if the same teacher teaches student math and English), Principal/Guidance Counselor Evaluation
Grades 6-12: English Teacher Evaluation, Math Teacher Evaluation, Principal/Counselor Evaluation, Additional Teacher Evaluation (only required if the same teacher teaches student math and English, optional Extracurricular Reference)
Application Timeline*
*Thank you for your interest in Whitefield Academy! We will continue to accept applications in select grade levels for the 2021-2022 school year on a rolling basis. Please contact the admissions team with any questions related to application timelines.
| October 1, 2020 |
Applications open in Ravenna; financial aid applications open through School and Student Services |
| October 5, 2020 |
First admissions event date- learn more about admissions events! |
| December 1, 2020 |
First day to request school records |
| January 1, 2021 |
First day to delegate evaluation forms |
| Select mornings in January and February 2021 |
PreK observations and shadow visits for grades 6 - 12- register here! |
| January 15, 2021 |
Preliminary application due for Early Decision PreK |
| January 22, 2021 |
Supplemental documents, evaluation form, and observation due for Early Decision PreK |
| January 29, 2021 |
Preliminary application due for PreK - Grade 12 |
| February 1, 2021 |
Notification date for Early Decision PreK |
| February 6, 2021 |
Observations for grades K - 5- register here! |
| February 24, 2021 |
Supplemental documents, evaluation forms, and interview/observation due for PreK - Grade 12 |
| March 1, 2021 |
Response date for Early Decision PreK |
| March 1, 2021 |
Financial aid application and supporting documentation due |
| April 3, 2021 |
AAAIS Common Notification Date for PreK - Grade 12 decisions; financial aid decisions announced |
| April 15, 2021 |
AAAIS Common Response Date for PreK - Grade 12 decisions |
For additional questions or information, please email the admissions team.
Please note that Whitefield Academy is a member of the Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS) and, as a member, Whitefield adheres to the AAAIS Principles of Best Practice and utilizes the standardized AAAIS evaluation forms. Please visit the AAAIS website to learn more.
