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
    • Common School Report
    • Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
    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 Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence - Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV)
    • Grades 2-5 Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Fifth Edition (WISC-V)
    • Grade Level Skills Assessment
    • Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
    • Official Transcripts
    • Administrator 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)
    • Grades 6-8 Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Fifth Edition (WISC-V)
    • Current Teacher Recommendations (Math/English)
    • Administrator Recommendation
    • Writing Sample
    • Student Questionnaire
    • Campus Visit
    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)
    • Current Teacher Recommendations (Math/English)
    • Administrator Recommendation
    • 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

    • Friday, October 16, 2026, 9:30-11:30 a.m. - JK & K Open House - parents only; Register here.
    • Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:30-11:30 a.m. - JK & K Open House - parents only; Register here.
    • January 1, 2027 -  Priority Application Deadline - ensures consideration in the 1st round of decisions. Only the application is due by Jan. 1. Other admissions content deadlines will follow.
    • February 19, 2027 at 4 p.m. - Release of Junior Kindergarten & Kindergarten Decisions
    Cognitive testing scheduled on an individual basis in coordination with the admissions office.

  • Grades 1-5

    • Friday, November 3, 2026, 9:30-11:30 a.m. - Lower School (Grades 1-5) Open House - parents only; Register here.
    • January 1, 2027 -  Priority Application Deadline - ensures consideration in the 1st round of decisions. Only the application is due by Jan. 1. Other admissions content deadlines will follow.
    Admissions decisions for Grades 1-5 are made on a rolling basis as space permits.

  • Middle School

    • Friday, November 3, 2026, 9:30-11:30 a.m. - Middle and Upper School Open House - boys encouraged to attend with parents; Register here.
    • January 1, 2027 -  Priority Application Deadline - ensures consideration in the 1st round of decisions. Only the application is due by Jan. 1. Other admissions content deadlines will follow.
    Admission decisions for Middle School are made on a rolling basis as space permits.

  • Upper School

    • Friday, November 3, 2026, 9:30-11:30 a.m. - Middle and Upper School Open House - boys encouraged to attend with parents; Register here.
    • January 1, 2027 -  Priority Application Deadline - ensures consideration in the 1st round of decisions. Only the application is due by Jan. 1. Other admissions content deadlines will follow.
    • March 4, 2027 at 4 p.m. - Release of 9th Grade Decisions
    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 (1 season)
    (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 (1 season)
    (804) 282-3185 x2391
  • 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
  • Photo of Margaret Hunter

    Margaret Hunter 

    Extended Day Teacher and Coordinator
    (804) 282-3185 x2676
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