Apply - Holy Innocents' Episcopal School

Thank you for your interest in Holy Innocents' Episcopal School!

We are now accepting applications for the Fall 2021-2022 academic year.

We are delighted you are considering HIES to be your family’s next educational home. We understand that choosing a school is one of the most important decisions you will make. Take your time. Let’s get to know each other! And above all trust the journey. Please review the Application Timeline and Checklist below. We look forward to being with you on this adventure together.

Your application begins by creating an account in Ravenna.

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There is no commitment required in creating an account with Ravenna. Once you have created an account, you will see Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School listed in the directory of schools in the Atlanta area. After clicking on our school, you will have the option to "Explore," view our application steps and be automatically added to our admissions mailing list.

Application Timeline

Oct. 1, 2020: Application in Ravenna opens.

Oct.1, 2020: Application for Financial Assistance opens School and Student Services (optional)

Nov. 12, 2020: Open House

November-February (Multiple Dates): Middle School Student Admissions Interviews

January and February (Multiple Dates): Primary, Lower and Upper School Admissions Interviews /Evaluations

Feb. 1, 2021: Application Due (Shared Applicant Information Form)

Feb. 1, 2021: Financial Assistance Application Due (Optional)

Feb. 15, 2021: Supplemental Materials Due (Parent Questionnaire, Teacher Evaluation Form, Transcripts)

April 3, 2021: Admissions Decision Notification Day

April 15, 2021: Family Response Deadline (signed contract and deposit due)

August 2021: School year begins

Application Checklist

All grades must submit their Shared Applicant Information Form plus a $95 application fee by Feb. 1, 2020. The additional application materials needed by grade are below:

PK3

Child must be 3 years of age by Sept. 1, 2021.

Shared Applicant Information Form plus Fee: Submit by Feb. 1, 2021 through Ravenna
PK3 Parent Interview: Register through Ravenna. Appointments available November-February.
Parent Questionnaire: Submit by Feb. 1, 2021 through Ravenna
AAAIS Confidential Common Teacher Evaluation Form: Submit by Feb. 15, 2021. After Dec. 1, 2020, please delegate the form to your child’s lead teacher through Ravenna.
Virtual Admission Evaluation: All applicants are required to complete an Admission Evaluation. Details about the Evaluation will be shared at a later date.
Financial Assistance (optional): All families interested in receiving financial assistance must submit an application. Applications for financial assistance, including the Parent Financial Statement (PFS) and complete 2019 tax returns, including all schedules and W2’s must be submitted to School and Student Services (SSS) by Feb. 1, 2021. SSS opens for applications on Oct. 1, 2020, here.
For information about PK3-PK5 Early Notification options, please contact Claire Benedict at claire.benedict@hies.org.

PK3, PK4, PK5 Early Notification Timeline

Dec. 1, 2020: Financial Assistance (optional) Application Due

Dec. 18, 2020: Application Due (Shared Applicant Information Form)

Jan. 8, 2021: Supplemental Forms Due (Parent Questionnaire, Teacher Evaluation Form)

Jan. 9, 2021: Common Virtual Evaluation Video Instructions Released (9 a.m.)

Jan. 10, 2021 : Common Virtual Evaluation Video Submission Deadline (5 p.m.)

Feb. 1, 2021: Early Notification via Ravenna

Feb. 8, 2021: Family Decision Deadline

PK4 & PK5

Child must be 4 years of age by Sept. 1, 2021.

Shared Applicant Information Form plus Fee: Submit by Feb. 1, 2021, through Ravenna.
PK4 & PK5 Parent Interview: Register through Ravenna. Appointments available November-February.
Parent Questionnaire: Submit by Feb. 1, 2021, through Ravenna.
AAAIS Confidential Common Teacher Evaluation Form: Submit by Feb. 15, 2021. After Dec. 1, 2020, please delegate the form to your child’s lead teacher through Ravenna.
Virtual Admission Evaluation: All applicants are required to complete an Admission Evaluation. Details about the Evaluation will be shared at a later date.
Financial Assistance (optional): All families interested in receiving financial assistance must submit an application. Applications for financial assistance, including the Parent Financial Statement (PFS) and complete 2019 tax returns, including all schedules and W2’s must be submitted to School and Student Services (SSS) by Feb. 1, 2021. SSS opens for applications on Oct. 1, 2020, here.
For information about PK3-PK5 Early Notification options, please contact Claire Benedict at claire.benedict@hies.org.

PK3, PK4, PK5 Early Notification Timeline

Dec. 1, 2020: Financial Aid (optional) Application Due

Dec. 18, 2020: Application Due (Shared Applicant Information Form)

Jan. 8, 2021: Supplemental Forms Due (Parent Questionnaire, Teacher Evaluation Form)

Jan. 12, 2021: Common Virtual Evaluation Video Instructions Released

Jan. 15, 2021 : Common Virtual Evaluation Video Submission Deadline

Feb. 1, 2021: Early Notification via Ravenna

Feb. 8, 2021: Family Decision Deadline

Kindergarten

Child must be 5 years of age by Sept. 1, 2021.

Shared Applicant Information Form plus Fee: Submit by Feb.1, 2021, through Ravenna
Kindergarten Parent Interview: Register through Ravenna. Appointments available November-February.
Parent Questionnaire: Submit by Feb. 1, 2021, through Ravenna.
AAAIS Confidential Common Teacher Evaluation Form: Submit by Feb. 15, 2021. After Dec. 1, 2020, please delegate the form to your child’s lead teacher through Ravenna.
Virtual Admission Evaluation: All applicants are required to complete an Admission Evaluation. Details about the Evaluation will be shared at a later date.
Joint Admissions Testing Program (JATP) Evaluation: Please visit www.jatp.org for more information about testing and scheduling.
Financial Assistance (optional): All families interested in receiving financial assistance must submit an application. Applications for financial assistance, including the Parent Financial Statement (PFS) and complete 2019 tax returns, including all schedules and W2’s must be submitted to School and Student Services (SSS) by Feb. 1, 2021. SSS opens for applications on Oct. 1, 2020, here.

Grades 1-4

Shared Applicant Information Form plus Fee: Submit by Feb. 1, 2021, through Ravenna.
Grades 1-4 Parent Interview: Register through Ravenna. Appointments available November-February.
Parent Questionnaire: Submit by Feb. 1, 2021, through Ravenna.
AAAIS Teacher Evaluation Form: Submit by Feb. 15, 2021. After Dec. 1, 2020, please delegate the form to your child’s lead teacher through Ravenna.
Report Card/Transcript: Submit by Feb. 15, 2021.
Virtual Admission Evaluation: All applicants are required to complete an Admission Evaluation. Details about the Evaluation will be shared at a later date.
Joint Admissions Testing Program (JATP) Evaluation: Please visit www.jatp.org for more information about testing and scheduling.
Financial Assistance (optional): All families interested in receiving financial assistance must submit an application. Applications for financial assistance, including the Parent Financial Statement (PFS) and complete 2019 tax returns, including all schedules and W2’s must be submitted to School and Student Services (SSS) by Feb. 1, 2021. SSS opens for applications on Oct. 1, 2020, here.

Grade 5

Shared Applicant Information Form plus Fee: Submit by Feb.1, 2021, through Ravenna.
Grade 5 Parent Interview: Register through Ravenna. Appointments available November-February.
Parent Questionnaire: Submit by Feb.1, 2021, through Ravenna.
AAAIS Teacher Evaluation Form: Feb. 15, 2021. After Dec.1, 2020, please delegate the form to your child’s lead teacher through Ravenna.
AAAIS Additional Teacher Evaluation Form: Submit by Feb. 15, 2021. After Dec. 1, 2020, this evaluation form can be completed by any other academic teacher, including the applicant’s lead third grade teacher.
AAAIS Common Principal/Counselor Evaluation Form: Submit by Feb. 15, 2021. After Dec.1, 2020, please delegate the form to your child’s principal/counselor through Ravenna.
Report Card/Transcript: Submit by Feb. 1, 2021
Virtual Admission Evaluation: To schedule your child's evaluation, after you have submitted your child's Shared Applicant Information Form, register on Ravenna.
Joint Admissions Testing Program (JATP) Evaluation: Please visit www.jatp.org for more information about testing and scheduling.
Financial Assistance (optional): All families interested in receiving financial assistance must submit an application. Applications for financial assistance, including the Parent Financial Statement (PFS) and complete 2019 tax returns, including all schedules and W2’s must be submitted to School and Student Services (SSS) by Feb. 1, 2021. SSS opens for applications on Oct. 1, 2020, here.

Grades 6-12

Shared Applicant Information Form plus Fee: Submit by Feb. 1, 2021, through Ravenna.
Grades 6-12 Parent Interview: Register through Ravenna. Appointments available November-February.
Parent Questionnaire: Submit by Feb. 1, 2021, through Ravenna.
Student Questionnaire: Submit by Feb. 1, 2021, through Ravenna.
AAAIS Math Teacher Evaluation Form: Submit by Feb. 15, 2021. After Dec. 1, please delegate the form to your child’s math teacher through Ravenna.
AAAIS English/Language Arts Teacher Evaluation Form: Submit by Feb. 15, 2021. After Dec. 1, please delegate the form to your child’s English/language arts teacher through Ravenna.
AAAIS Additional Teacher Evaluation Form: Submit by Feb. 15, 2021. **This form is to be submitted IF your child has the same teacher for both Math and English/Language arts this year. It should be completed by any other academic teacher, including the applicant’s lead teacher from the previous school year.
AAAIS Common Principal/Counselor Evaluation Form: Submit by Feb. 15, 2021. After Dec. 1, please delegate the form to your child’s principal/counselor through Ravenna.
Report Card/Transcript: Submit by Feb. 15, 2021.
Virtual Admissions Interview: Grades 6-12 - Please register through Ravenna.
SSAT Testing Results: The SSAT code for Holy Innocents’ is 3979. SSAT scores need to be submitted by Feb. 15, 2021.
Character Skills Snapshot Assessment Results: Please complete and submit results by Feb. 15. We care about your children and how they grow, not only in their cognitive skills but also as good citizens with integrity, resilience and curiosity -- those skills that will carry them forward into a successful life at HIES, in college and beyond. The CSS provides a “snapshot” of more holistic information about your child and illuminates areas where HIES can enrich your child’s growth and ability to thrive and flourish. It is a 20-30 minute online assessment to be completed in one sitting. It can be taken at home or any location with an internet connection (no mobile devices). For more information, please see the Character Skills Snapshot brochure or visit www.ssat.org/snapshot.
Financial Assistance (optional): All families interested in receiving financial assistance must submit an application. Applications for financial assistance, including the Parent Financial Statement (PFS) and complete 2018 tax returns, including all schedules and W2’s must be submitted to School and Student Services (SSS) by Feb. 1, 2021. SSS opens for applications on Oct. 1, 2020, here.

Important Information About the SSAT and JATP

Application Timeline

Application Checklist

PK3

PK3, PK4, PK5 Early Notification Timeline

PK4 & PK5

PK3, PK4, PK5 Early Notification Timeline

Kindergarten

Grades 1-4

Grade 5

Grades 6-12

Important Information About the SSAT and JATP

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