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Criteria for admission
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 email Ravenna Solutions.
- Create a Ravenna account by clicking here
- Submit preliminary application and $75 application fee
- Schedule on-campus observation through your Ravenna account
- Observations will take place on select mornings in January and February
- Delegate Teacher Evaluation Form after January 1, 2021
Questions about applying to PreK through 4th grade? Contact Associate Director of Admissions, Robyn Brunson.
- Create a Ravenna account by clicking here
- Submit preliminary application and $75 application fee
- Schedule your child’s JATP by visiting jatp.org
- Schedule on-campus observation through your Ravenna account
- Observations will take place at select times on Saturday, February 6, 2021. If you are unable to attend on that date, please email the admissions team to find an alternative day and time.
- Request school records after December 1, 2020
- Delegate Teacher Evaluation Form after January 1, 2021
Questions about applying to PreK through 4th grade? Contact Associate Director of Admissions, Robyn Brunson.
- Create a Ravenna account by clicking here
- Submit preliminary application and $75 application fee
- Schedule your child’s JATP by visiting jatp.org
- Schedule on-campus interview through your Ravenna account
- Interviews will take place at select times on Saturday, February 6, 2021. If you are unable to attend on that date, please email the admissions team to find an alternative day and time.
- Complete the Student Questionnaire
- Request school records after December 1, 2020
- Delegate Teacher Evaluation Form after January 1, 2021
Questions about applying to PreK through 4th grade? Contact Associate Director of Admissions, Robyn Brunson.
- Create a Ravenna account by clicking here
- Submit preliminary application and $75 application fee
- Schedule your child’s JATP by visiting jatp.org
- Schedule on-campus interview through your Ravenna account
- Interviews will take place at select times on Saturday, February 6, 2021. If you are unable to attend on that date, please email the admissions team to find an alternative day and time.
- Complete the Student Questionnaire
- Request school records after December 1, 2020
- Delegate Teacher Evaluation Form and Principal/Counselor Evaluation Form after January 1, 2021
Questions about applying to 5th through 12th grade? Contact Director of Admissions, Sarah Garletts.
- Create a Ravenna account by clicking here
- Submit preliminary application and $75 application fee
- Register for the SSAT by visiting SSAT.org. The school code for Whitefield is 5255.
- Schedule on-campus shadow visit through your Ravenna account
- Shadow visits will take place on select dates in January and February. We will conduct an interview while your student is on campus for their visit.
- If your child is unable to shadow, please email the admissions team to schedule an on-campus interview.
- Complete the Student Questionnaire
- Request school records after December 1, 2020
- Delegate Math Teacher Evaluation Form, English Teacher Evaluation Form, and Principal/Counselor Evaluation Form after January 1, 2021
- Optional: delegate Extracurricular Reference Form after January 1, 2021
Questions about applying to 5th through 12th grade? Contact Director of Admissions, Sarah Garletts.
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)
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.
Application Timeline
| 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 here! |
| 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 8, 2021 |
Response date for Early Decision PreK |
| February 24, 2021 |
Supplemental documents, evaluation forms, and interview/observation due for PreK - Grade 12 |
| 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.
