Class 1

Class 1 is a natural entry point when 22 places are offered, usually to 11 boys and 11 girls. Applicants to Class 1 are considered on the following criteria: current teacher recommendation, group evaluation with our teachers, Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI-IV) results, and Admission Testing Solutions (ATS) assessment.

Parent/Guardian meetings are available only for families who are new to the admission process. A meeting is not offered to families who currently have children at the school, have a recent graduate, or have previously had a parent meeting for any child. All meetings must be completed by December 17. A member of the Admission Office staff will contact you to schedule your parent/guardian meeting.

For Parents/Guardians of Class 1 Candidates

I. We have two limitations regarding age: (1) candidates must be 6 years old by September 1 of the year they will enter Class 1, and (2) they must not have turned 7 before June 1 of the year they will enter Class 1.

II. All candidates for Class 1 are considered for admission.

III. All candidates are required to complete individual cognitive abilities testing. St. John's contracts with Collaborative Academic Testing Service (CATS) to administer the WPPSI-IV. Please note that we require all applicants to test with CATS. Testing from other evaluators will not be considered when evaluating the student's file. This evaluation must be scheduled with CATS by November 6. 

An additional testing fee of $325 is due to CATS at the time of registration. A candidate may not test more than once during the admission season (August to December) and may not test at more than one location. 


IV. St. John's requires a group evaluation for all Class 1 applicants. Testing will take place on December 3 (last name A-K) and December 9 (last name L-Z). Math achievement and school-readiness skills are assessed during the SJS evaluation. You will receive an email with your child's scheduled testing date and time. 

V. All candidates are required to complete an at-home, web-based admission assessment administered by Admission Testing Solutions (ATS). This evaluation is scheduled for Saturday, January 9 at 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. No testing fee is required. Please register by November 6 through your child's checklist. 

We look forward to working with families moving to Houston from other areas of the United States and other countries. We understand that the admission process may present some challenges given your circumstances. We encourage you to submit an application as soon as possible so that we may assist you with the admission process.
 
Out-of-town families applying for Classes 2–11 can complete the process without coming to campus. All testing can be done out of state and we can help facilitate. Additionally, interviews and parent/guardian meetings can be completed over video chat.
 
Out-of-town families applying for Kindergarten and Class 1 need to be on campus for their group evaluation. Kindergarten evaluations will be conducted in January. Kindergarten applicants will receive notification in mid-September of your scheduled date and time. Class 1 evaluations will be conducted in December. We require out-of-town families for Kindergarten and Class 1 to have the WPPSI administered by CATS. If you have questions, please contact Tahra Peterson at 713-850-4119.

Out-of-town families for Classes 2-4 can schedule testing in their local area. Testing results must be received by January 8.

As a day school, St. John's policy requires that students reside with a parent, stepparent, or legal guardian. We do not offer a program for international students and do not issue I-20 visas.