Experiential School
Shorecrest seeks students who will benefit most from attending the school and who will contribute to the well-being of the school community along with their families. Choosing Shorecrest means becoming a part of a vibrant community where we integrate our challenging academic curriculum with a multitude of opportunities to discover and nurture individual interests. While we welcome all inquiries and applications, we regret we are not able to accept every qualified applicant based on our capacity.
Admission is based on selective criteria that may include standardized testing, classroom observation, prior school records, teachers’ recommendations and good character. In making a decision, the Admissions Committee may give special consideration to faculty and/or staff children and siblings of current students. Shorecrest Preparatory School accepts applications from students regardless of age, race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or socio-economic status, national or ethnic origin.
We can't wait to share our community with you!
The Admissions Team is excited to share our school community with you.
After we hear from you, we’ll be in touch to help you learn more about what it means to be a Charger!
We love welcoming prospective families to our beautiful campus!
Our application is online. Along with the application a photograph, birth certificate (or passport/Visa for international applicants), and $85* application fee are required for all grade levels. Additional required steps to complete an application are listed below.
*The application fee for International applicants is $200.
The following documents can be submitted via email ([email protected]), fax, mail, or in person. All check-list items must be completed by February 1 to be considered for the first round of admission. Once we have a completed application, the Admissions Committee will make an admissions decision. Applications completed after February 1 will be considered on a space available basis.
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Experiential School (Alpha - JK, ages 3-5)
Lower School (Grades K - 4)
Middle School and Upper School (Grades 5-12)
Once we receive an application, your child will be invited for an in-person shadow visit to get a taste of the Chargers Experience! This is a great opportunity for your child to experience Shorecrest and get a glimpse into what it is like to be a Charger! It’s also a chance for us to get to know your child. Call our office at 727-456-7511 or email us at [email protected] to schedule a shadow visit. Requirements differ for non-U.S. citizens. Please visit our International Students page for more information.
Prospective students applying for Alpha (PK-3) spend 30 minutes with peers in the Experiential School. An Alpha applicant must be 2 1/2 years old in order to shadow. A visit may be scheduled after an application has been submitted.
Prospective students applying for Junior Kindergarten (PK-4) spend an hour visiting our classrooms with current students. A visit may be scheduled after an application has been submitted.
Kindergarten
Prospective students applying for Kindergarten spend a morning with peers in our Junior Kindergarten classroom. The JK students are in the same peer group as your Kindergarten applicant. A visit may be scheduled after an application has been submitted.
First - Fourth Grades
Prospective students applying for first-fourth grades spend a day with peers in the Lower School. The day consists of visiting classes, connecting with peers and having lunch in our dining room to see what it is like to be a Charger! The day will also consist of taking a few assessments to evaluate readiness. A visit may be scheduled after an application has been submitted.
Prospective students applying to our Middle School spend almost a full day visiting our classes, connecting with peers and having lunch in our dining room to see what it is like to be a Charger! The day will also consist of taking a brief math placement test, providing a writing sample, and if time permits an Admissions Interview with a member(s) of the Admissions Committee. A shadow visit may be scheduled after an application has been submitted.
Prospective students applying to our Upper School spend almost a full day visiting our classes, connecting with peers and having lunch in our dining room to see what it is like to be a Charger! The day will also consist of having an Admissions Interview with a member(s) of the Admissions Committee. A shadow visit may be scheduled after an application has been submitted.
Schedule a tour to visit Shorecrest. An Admissions Team Member will share our community with you and answer your questions. Students are invited to shadow in the classroom after submitting an application. In the meantime - get to know us! You can join us at an event, follow Shorecrest on Facebook, come to a sporting event, view our year in photos, or watch a performance in our theatre.
Requirements differ for non-U.S. citizens. Please visit our International Students page for more information.
| September 1, 2023 | 2024-2025 School year application opens |
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| January 25, 2024 | Last Day to take the Character Snapshot (applicants grades 6 -12) for the first round of admission decisions |
| February 1, 2024 | Completed applications (includes the completion of all check-list items) are due to be considered for the first round of admission decisions. Last day to have a student visit for the first round of admission decisions. Completed FACTS applications are due for families who wish to be considered for financial aid assistance. |
| Late February 2024 | The first round of admission decisions are shared |
| March 2024 | Second round of admission decisions begin |
Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are open. The application deadline to be considered for the first round of admission is February 1, 2024. First round admissions decisions are shared in late February after the current student re-enrollment period has ended.
Completed applications received after February 1 will be considered for admission on a space-available basis. Once a grade is full students may be placed in the wait pool if they meet the qualifications for admission. After March 1, admission decisions will be shared on a rolling basis.
Shorecrest Preparatory School seeks students who will benefit most from attending Shorecrest and who will contribute to the well-being of the school community along with their family.
The School adheres to the Principles of Good Practice as outlined by the National Association of Independent Schools.
Admission is based on selective criteria that may include an admissions interview, standardized testing, classroom observation, prior school record, teachers’ recommendations and good character. In making a decision, the Admissions Committee may give special consideration to faculty and/or staff children. While we welcome all inquiries and applications, we regret we are not able to accept every qualified applicant based on our capacity.
Students who are in the wait pool at Shorecrest and then are admitted after the start of extra-curricular or athletic programs according to Florida State Statutes and FHSAA Bylaw 9.3.2.3 place the authority of transfers on the receiving school. This determination must be made by Shorecrest Prep, referencing any policy and administrative procedure the school may have in place regarding students coming from a waiting pool.
Shorecrest Preparatory School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin in admissions policies, financial assistance, athletic and other school-administered programs.
If space in a grade is not available, admissible students will be notified of wait pool status. If a space becomes available, the Admissions Committee will review all of the applicants in the wait pool and make a decision based on the current profile needs of that class.
