Welcome to Shorecrest!
We are so excited and honored that you are considering joining our school community. To start the admission process, please complete the inquiry form below.
Application Process
Submitting an inquiry form with the Admissions Office officially adds your student to our queue of interested students. Once we have the form indicating your interest, the Admissions Office will be in touch with next steps. You can also move forward to Step 2 and schedule your campus tour at any point.
If you are not able to tour in person, please attend a virtual event or schedule a one-on-one call with the Admissions Office by emailing [email protected].
Select a tour type to view availability:
Complete the application, including a student photograph and birth certificate (or passport/Visa for international applicants). The application fee is $85 for domestic applicants, $200 for international applications.
Supporting documents are required. Please see step 4.
The following documents can be submitted via email to [email protected], fax, mail, or in person. All checklist items must be completed by February 1 to be considered for the first round of admission for the following academic year. Applications must be complete to move forward to the Admissions Committee for review.
Completed applications received after February 1 will be considered for admission on a space-available basis. Please call the Admissions Office at 727-522-2111 to inquire about availability in your child's grade level.
Download an Application Checklist
Experiential School (Alpha & Junior Kindergarten, ages 3-5)
- In-person visit
- Report Card/Progress Report (if applicable)
- Teacher Recommendation(s) (if applicable)
Lower School (Grades K-4)
- In-person visit
- Applicants to Kindergarten take an assessment
- Report Cards (prior academic year and Fall semester of current school year)
- Teacher Recommendation
Middle School and Upper School (Grades 5-12)
- In-person shadow visit
- Interview
- Report Cards (prior academic year and Fall semester of current school year)
- Teacher Recommendations (English and Math for 7-12 grades)
Applicants applying to grades 6-12 will share current standardized test score results (i.e. ERB, MAP, Terra Nova, PSAT, ACT or SAT). If your child did not take a standardized test for the current school year, then register online for the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) or the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE).
Shorecrest Preparatory School accepts applications from students regardless of age, race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or socio-economic status, national or ethnic origin.
Once we receive an application, your child will be invited for an in-person shadow visit to get a taste of the Shorecrest experience. This is a great opportunity for your child to 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 727-522-2111 or email [email protected] to schedule a shadow visit. Requirements differ for non-U.S. citizens. Please visit our International Students section below for more information.
Experiential School (Alpha & Junior Kindergarten)
Prospective students applying for Alpha (PK3) spend 30 minutes with peers in the Experiential School. Alpha applicants 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 (PK4) spend an hour visiting our classrooms with current students. A visit may be scheduled after an application has been submitted.
Lower School (Kindergarten - Grade 4)
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 students, 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.
Middle School (Grades 5-8)
Prospective students applying to our Middle School spend almost a full day 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 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.
Upper School (Grades 9-12)
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.
Admissions Milestone & Deadlines
| September 1 | Applications open |
|---|---|
| February 1 |
Completed applications (includes the completion of all checklist 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. |
| After February 1 | Completed applications received after February 1 are considered for admission on a space-available basis. Please call the Admissions Office at 727-522-2111 to inquire about availability in your child's grade level. |
| Late February | The first round of admission decisions are shared |
| March | Second round of admission decisions begin |
Completed applications must be received by February 1 in order to be considered for first round admissions decision. First round admissions decisions are shared in late February after the current student re-enrollment period has ended.
Completed applications received after February 1 are 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, admissions 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.
International Students at Shorecrest
Shorecrest Preparatory School welcomes international applicants for at least one academic year into our dynamic educational environment. Our community welcomes and supports students and families from all backgrounds, helping international students transition smoothly to Shorecrest.
Some international students reside with their families locally, while others live with a host family. Shorecrest is a day school and is unable to provide on-campus boarding or the coordination of selecting a host family.
In addition to our admissions requirements, international students applying for grades 5-12 should provide:
- 2 years of academic transcripts, both in original language and with official notarized English translations with grading scale.
- TOEFL scores for proof of English proficiency
- Middle and Upper School applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient proficiency in English to be successful in our college-preparatory curriculum. In lieu of an in-person visit, International applicants participate in virtual assessments or have an Admissions Interview prior to making an admissions decision.
F-1 VISA / I-20 Forms
In most cases, international students will need an I-20 form in order to obtain an F-1 visa to enter the United States. Shorecrest Preparatory School will issue an I-20 form after a student has been accepted for enrollment.
For detailed information on tuition and fees for international students, please contact the Admissions Office at [email protected]. We look forward to working with you throughout the admissions process.