Admissions

Admissions Process

For more than a century, parents have chosen St. Christopher's to educate their sons because we know boys.

We are excited to meet your son.

Welcome! Our admissions team looks forward to meeting your family and guiding you through the admissions process as you explore St. Christopher's.

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  • JK/Kindergarten Application Process

    • Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence - Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV)
    • Readiness Testing
    • Preschool Report
    Apply online through SaintsNet, our application portal, by clicking the Apply button below. There is a $50 non-refundable application fee. 

  • Grades 1-5 Application Process

    • Grade 1-2 Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence - Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV)
    • Grade 3-5 Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Fifth Edition (WISC-V)
    • Grade Level Skills Assessment (Grade 4-5)
    • Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
    • Official Transcripts
    • Current Teacher Recommendation
    Apply online through SaintsNet, our application portal, by clicking the Apply button below. There is a $50 non-refundable application fee.

  • Middle School Application Process

    • Transcripts (three years)
    • Teacher Recommendations (Math/English)
    • Writing Sample
    • Student Questionnaire
    • Campus Visit
    • SSAT (optional)
    Apply online through SaintsNet, our application portal, by clicking the Apply button below. There is a $50 non-refundable application fee. 

  • Upper School Application Process

    • Transcripts (three years)
    • Teacher Recommendations (Math/English)
    • Writing Sample
    • Student Questionnaire
    • Campus Visit
    • SSAT (optional)
    Apply online through SaintsNet, our application portal, by clicking the Apply button below. There is a $50 non-refundable application fee. 
Admissions

Important Dates and Deadlines

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  • JK/Kindergarten

    • October 19 -  Open House (Parents Only) - 9:30 a.m. Register Here
    • November 17 -  Open House (Parents Only) - 9:30 a.m. Register Here
    • January 1, 2024 -  Priority Application Deadline - ensures consideration in the 1st round of decisions 
    • February 23 - 1st Round Decisions (sent electronically at 4 p.m.) 
    • March 7 - 1st Round Enrollment Contracts due 
    Cognitive testing scheduled on an individual basis in coordination with the admissions office.

    After February 16, admission decisions for JK/K will continue on a rolling basis as space permits.

  • Grades 1-5

    • October 19 -  Open House (Parents Only) - 9:30 a.m. Register Here
    • November 17 -  Open House (Parents Only) - 9:30 a.m. Register Here
    • January 1, 2024 - Priority Application Deadline - ensures consideration in the 1st round of decisions
    Admissions decisions for Grades 1-5 are made on a rolling basis as space permits.

  • Middle School

    • November 7 - Open House (Parents and Boys) - 9 a.m. Register Here
    • January 1, 2024 - Priority Application Deadline - ensures consideration in the 1st round of decisions
    Admission decisions for Middle School are made on a rolling basis as space permits.

  • Upper School

    • November 7 - Open House (Parents and Boys) - 9 a.m. Register Here
    • January 1, 2024 - Priority Application Deadline - ensures consideration in the 1st round of decisions. 
    • March 1 - 1st Round of 9th Grade Decisions (sent electronically at 4 p.m.)
    • March 25 - 1st Round of 9th Grade Enrollment Contracts Due
    Additional admission decisions for Upper School are made on a rolling basis as space permits.

Meet our Admissions Team

List of 6 members.

  • Photo of Hamill Jones

    Hamill Jones 00

    Director of Admissions and Financial Aid and Coach
    (804) 282-3185 x4620
  • Photo of Anne Wesley Gehring

    Anne Wesley Gehring 

    Director of Lower School Admissions
    (804) 282-3185 x2387
  • Photo of Lance Clelland

    Lance Clelland 

    Director of Middle and Upper School Admissions and Coach
    (804) 282-3185 x2391
  • Photo of Edwin Cowell

    Ed Cowell 

    Assistant Head of School for Community Engagement
    (804) 282-3185 x5216
  • Photo of Gail Douthat

    Gail Douthat 

    Administrative Assistant to the Admissions and Financial Aid Office
    (804) 282-3185 x2390
  • Photo of Nikki Jones

    Nikki Jones 

    Senior Administrative Assistant
    (804) 282-3185 x2389
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