Admission to Shorecrest

Choosing Shorecrest means becoming a part of a vibrant community! We integrate our challenging academic curriculum with a multitude of opportunities to discover and nurture individual interests — in the arts, on the athletic fields, through community service and beyond. From day one, we encourage students to strive for their best and brightest future — as well-rounded, socially responsible lifelong learners.

Shorecrest seeks students who will benefit most from attending the school and who will contribute to the well-being of the school community. 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. 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 meet you!

How to Apply

Applying to Shorecrest is easy. While applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year and there is no absolute deadline, we encourage you to complete your application by February 1. We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you and your family throughout the admissions process.

Action Items

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Complete an online application

Sign in here to complete our application. Applications must be submitted before scheduling visits.

Age Requirements
Applicants for the Alpha class must be three years old before September 1 of the year entering and toilet trained before school begins. Applicants to Junior Kindergarten must be four years old before September 1 of the year entering. Applicants to Kindergarten must be five years old before September 1 of the year entering.
Submit Required Documents

The following documents can be submitted via email (admissions@shorecrest.org), fax, mail, or in person.

Preschool: Birth Certificate

Kindergarten - Fourth Grade: Birth Certificate, most recent Report Card and prior year's final Report Card, Teacher Recommendation

Fifth - Twelfth Grade: Birth Certificate, most recent Report Card and prior year's final Report Card, Teacher Recommendation (One recommendation for 5-6th graders. English and Math Teacher recommendations for grades 7-12.)
Schedule class visit (Applicants for Grades K-12)

Call our office at 727-456-7511 or email us at admissions@shorecrest.org.

Kindergarten
A teacher works individually with each applicant to assess the child's readiness skills. In addition, applicants spend a morning with us in January for a comfortable classroom experience and observation. Parents applying after the January evaluation period should call the Admissions Office to schedule their child's Kindergarten evaluation.

Grades 1-12
Each applicant spends one day visiting Shorecrest, shadowing our students to classes. We will match them with a student of similar interests. They participate in all activities and get to see what it is like to be a Shorecrest student. Applicants will be scheduled for an evaluation and an optional second visiting day (grades 1-4) or an interview (grades 5-12) while they are visiting.
Schedule testing (Applicants for Grades 6-12)

Call our office at 727-456-7511 or email us at admissions@shorecrest.org.

We require the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) or Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT). For the SSAT, be sure to request that your scores be reported to Shorecrest Preparatory School Code 7358. Register online at http://ssat.org/.

Applicants for junior and senior year may submit PSAT, SAT or ACT scores.

International Students

Requirements differ for non-U.S. citizens. Please visit our International Students page for more information.

Get to Know Shorecrest

Call or email to schedule a tour at any time. An Admissions Representative will show you around our campus and answer all of 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, join our newsletter email list, come to a sporting event, view our year in photos, or watch a performance in our theatre.

View a Recorded Open House

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Experiential School Open House (Pre-K program)

An Experiential School Virtual Open House regarding the 3-, 4-, and 5-year-old program at Shorecrest.
Lower School Open House (Grades K-4)

A Lower School Virtual Open House regarding grades K-4 at Shorecrest.
Middle School Open House (Grades 5-8)

Learn more about grades 5-8 at Shorecrest.
Upper School Open House (Grades 9-12)

Hear from faculty and staff about grades 9-12 at Shorecrest.
Upper School Curriculum Sampler

Dive deeper into the Upper School curriculum and see some sample teaching moments for grades 9-12. Many details are specific to the ninth grade experience.

Decisions

Applications are considered on a rolling basis throughout the year. Once the student’s application is completed, it will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. The decision to offer admission is made with consideration for the student’s qualifications and the availability of openings.

The Wait Pool

If space in a grade is not available, admissible students will be notified of wait pool status. Students are not ranked or ordered in a list for available places. 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.

Admissions Policy

Shorecrest Preparatory School seeks students who will benefit most from attending Shorecrest and who will contribute to the well-being of the school community.

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 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 wait listed 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 off of a waiting list.

Shorecrest acknowledges its obligation to prohibit discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin sex, citizenship status, genetic information, handicap or disability in admissions, access, employment, tuition assistance, educational policies, or other school-administered student and employee programs and activities. Questions regarding the School’s compliance with the application and administration of the School’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to Kristine Grant, Head of Middle School, 5101 First Street Northeast, St. Petersburg, Florida 33703, (727)-522-2111, kgrant@shorecrest.org or to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) or to the SBA. Please refer to the School’s SBA Non-Discrimination Compliance Policy on the School’s website for information on how to file complaints with OCR or the SBA.