Admissions Process

Discover the Seattle Jewish Community School (SJCS) experience! As we gear up for the 2024-25 school year, we invite you to learn about the unique opportunities that await your child at SJCS. 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.

Admissions Timeline

Applications Open: Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Completed Application Due: Thursday, January 11, 2024

Supplemental Forms Due: Friday March 1, 2024:

Common Teacher Evaluation Form
Report card & transcript for students entering Grade 1 - Grade 5

Applicant Visiting Days:

Kindergarten: January 17, January 31, and February 14
Grades 1-5: January 18, February 1, and February 15

Applicant candidates are asked to attend one of these applicant visit days. If you are not local to the greater Seattle area, videos of your applicant responding to prompts will be requested.

Acceptance Notification: Friday, March 22, 2024

Admissions Response Deadline: Friday, March 29, 2024

Application Process

STEP 1: SIGN UP FOR AN INITIAL CONVERSATION, CAMPUS TOUR, OR OPEN HOUSE

This step is encouraged, but not required for application.

Schedule an initial conversation

If you are interested in speaking with us prior to submitting your application, we are happy to answer your questions.

Please use the following links to select a date and time that works best for your family:

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

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

Schedule a campus tour led by a fellow parent

Explore our campus and see our dedicated teachers in action. Tours are given by SJCS parents, when possible, as well as by SJCS professional staff. Discover all that contributes to our students' enthusiasm for learning at SJCS.

To request a campus tour please fill out this brief form

STEP 2: SUBMIT AN ONLINE APPLICATION

Due: January 11, 2024

We invite prospective parents to seamlessly 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 11, 2024 | Due: March 1, 2024

Parents are required to request a teacher evaluation 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 with creating submitting teacher evaluations or requesting records, email:

admissions@sjcs.net

STEP 4: APPLICANT SCHOOL VISIT

All student candidates attend a drop-off Student Visit that will include meeting school leaders, attending class with current students, and participating in a small group activity. Confirmed dates will be sent after the application deadline to those who have finished the preliminary application process.

Student Visit Dates for kindergarten: January 17, January 31, February 14, 2024

Student Visit Dates for grades 1–5: January 18, February 1, February 15, 2024

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

STEP 5: DECISION OF ADMISSION

Admissions Decisions Released

A team of school professionals -- including the Director of Advancement, Inclusive Education Specialist, Behavioral Health Counselor, and Head of School -- review all applications with care, and teachers also provide input.

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 22, 2024

Enrollment response: We ask families to respond with their enrollment decision by March 29, 2024

Request a parent led tour of SJCS

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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