Admissions Process

Discover the Seattle Jewish Community School (SJCS) experience! Embark on an educational journey with us, where Jewish values and social-emotional learning are at the heart of every lesson. Explore our school and apply to secure your spot today!

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Priority admissions for the 2024-25 school year has closed.

We are still accepting applications based on classroom availability. If you would like to apply for the 2024-25 school year, please email admissions@sjcs.net. If you are interested in applying for the 2025-2026 school year, please note our application opens on September 3, 2024.

Application Process

STEP 1: LEARN MORE ABOUT SJCS

We encourage families to get to know SJCS before applying, however this is not a requirement for application. Below are two different ways for you to learn about our inclusive Jewish elementary education program. We invite you to connect with us in all the ways that make sense to you. We look forward to getting to know you and your family!

Schedule An Initial Conversation

If you'd like to schedule time to speak with Ross Diamond, Director of Admissions or David Zimand, Head of School, they would be delighted to connect by zoom or in person. Please use their Calendly links below.

schedule a conversation with Ross Diamond, Director of Admissions, to learn more about the admissions process.

schedule a conversation with David Zimand, Head of School, to learn more about the vision and values of SJCS.

Schedule A Tour of SJCS

If you're ready to come explore our campus and see our dedicated teachers in action, we invite you to request a parent-led tour.

REQUEST A TOUR of SJCS

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Join our Open House on Friday, December 6, 2024

Experience firsthand the vibrant, nurturing, and inclusive environment that makes our school special. Explore our campus, meet our dedicated educators, hear from students, and discover the rich educational experiences we offer.

STEP 2: SUBMIT AN ONLINE APPLICATION

2024-25 Applications are rolling, based on availability

Applications For the 2025-26 School year Open: September 3, 2024

Applications For the 2025-26 School year Due: January 16, 2025

We invite prospective parents to submit their applications to our school through the Ravenna platform.

To complete the application process on Ravenna, parents are required to submit a concise application form, provide a parent comment, and submit the application fee. After setting up your Ravenna account, our application will take between 15 - 30 minutes to complete.

Create a Ravenna account to start your application

If you have any challenges with creating a profile or submitting an application, email:

admissions@sjcs.net

STEP 3: TEACHER EVALUATIONS AND STUDENT RECORDS

Request by: January 16, 2025 | Due: March 1, 2025

Parents request a teacher evaluation from their student's current educator through Ravenna, along with submitting a request for transcripts and student records for applicants for grades 1 to 5 from their current school to be sent to SJCS.

If you have any challenges requesting a teacher evaluation or your child's records, please email:

admissions@sjcs.net

STEP 4: APPLICANT SCHOOL VISIT

applicant visit days

All student candidates attend a drop-off student visit, that will include engaging with our team of educators.

Student Visit Dates for kindergarten: January 28, January 29, February 4 and February 5, 2025

Student Visit Dates for grades 1–5: January 30 and February 6, 2025

If you are not local to the greater Seattle area, we will request videos of your applicant responding to prompts.

STEP 5: DECISION OF ADMISSION

Admissions Decisions Released

A team of school professionals, including our director of advancement, inclusive education specialist, behavioral health counselor, head of school, and teachers, review all applications with care.

We want to ensure that our program offers a good fit for new students and their families. As long as we have available space, we aim to welcome students who can thrive in our school and whose families are aligned with our mission.

Applicants will be notified on March 21, 2025.

Enrollment response: We ask families to respond with their enrollment decision by March 28, 2025.

2025 - 2026 Admissions Timeline

Applications Open: Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Completed Application Due: Thursday, January 16, 2025

Financial Aid Application Due: Thursday, February, 6, 2025

Supplemental Forms Due: Friday February 28, 2025

Common Teacher Evaluation Form
Report card and transcript for students entering grades one to five

Applicant Visiting Days:

Kindergarten: February 4 and February 5, 2025, February 11, and February 12, 2025
Grades 1-5: February 6, 2025, February 10, 2025

If you are not local to the greater Seattle area, we will request videos of your applicant responding to prompts by February 14, 2025.

Acceptance Notification: Friday, March 21, 2025

Admissions Response Deadline: Friday, March 28, 2025

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please email admissions@sjcs.net or call us at (206) 522-5212.

We look forward to getting to know you and your child throughout the admissions process!

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