Admissions

Lower School

WELCOME! OUR 2025-2026 APPLICATION WILL OPEN IN SEPTEMBER

Applying to Lower School

Please see our application information and checklist dates for the 2025-2026 school year.

A completed Poly application consists of multiple items. Use the checklist below to help keep track of the application requirements.

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Lower School Checklist
  • RAVENNA ACCOUNT
    Applicants must have a Ravenna account to access our online admissions portal. Once your account is active, you’ll see more details and may register for events.
  • PRELIMINARY APPLICATION
    Our application opens on September 3, 2024 and includes some background information.
    Nursery Deadline: November 22, 2024
    Non-entry Year Deadline (Pre-K – Grade 4): November 8, 2024
  • STUDENT INTERVIEW
    For Nursery applicants, interview dates will be available after mid-October. Please register in Ravenna for a timeslot for a small group interview with members of our Early Childhood faculty. For applicants to Pre-K through Grade 4, interviews are based on space availability and are by invitation.
  • FAMILY VIRTUAL INTERVIEW
    We will conduct virtual interviews with all Nursery families who submit a preliminary application by the deadline. Interview appointments will be available on Ravenna. Family interview for applicants to Pre-K through Grade 4 will be by invitation only.
  • SPEECH VIDEO
    Families must upload a video of their student speaking in conversation or monologue.
    Nursery Deadline: December 15, 2024
    Non-entry Year Deadline (Pre-K – Grade 4): November 22, 2024
  • FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION
    Families who would like to apply for financial aid must submit an application in Clarity by December 15, 2024.
  • PARENT/ GUARDIAN SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
    Families are asked to complete the ISAAGNY Parent Statement Form.
    Nursery Deadline: January 9, 2025
    Non-entry Year Deadline (Pre-K – Grade 4): November 22, 2024
  • TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
    This is required for all applicants. For Nursery and Pre-K, a waiver may be obtained if a teacher is not available.
    Deadline: January 9, 2025
  • FALL REPORT CARD (Grades PreK – 4)
    Upload your child’s fall progress report from the first marking period. Please contact our office if your child will not receive a report card by this date. For Pre-K, a waiver may be attained if a report card is not available.
    Non-entry Year Deadline (Grades PreK – 4): November 22, 2024
  • TRANSCRIPTS (Grades 2 – 4)
    Download the Transcript Request Form in Ravenna and print or email it to the records office at your child’s current school after December 1.
    Deadline: January 9, 2025
  • ISEE PRIMARY or SSAT
    Testing is required for admission into Grades 2 – 4 this year. You can read more about our new policy here.
    Deadline: January 9, 2025
  • SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS
    Any other supplemental documents as detailed on the application.
    Deadline: January 9, 2025

Note: Current families applying for Nursery for a sibling should check the Poly Pulse for specific timelines.

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