Upper School Admissions
be part of something larger
Distinguished by a 62-acre urban oasis, dedicated and talented faculty, and an ever-growing community of passionate and thoughtful people, SCH Academy embraces the 'whole' of a person and provides the resources and teachers to encourage growth in every interest. Whether your soccer player runs off the field to a musical rehearsal, or your singer rushes to the robotics lab after choir practice, we encourage our students to never limit themselves.
Grades 9-12 Application Checklist
Please NOTE: Prior to applying, please email Director of Upper & Middle School Admissions, Allison Gatter, agatter@sch.org, to find out about availability in specific grades.
- Admissions Application
- Parent Questionnaire and Follow-Up Conversation
- Student Full-Day Visit & Faculty Interview
- Current Math & English Teacher Recommendations & Current Principal, Guidance Counselor or Advisor Recommendation
- Current Report Card or Progress Report from Student's Current School (two years' worth of final grades from previous school(s))
- Outside Testing (SSAT, ISEE, PSAT, SAT, or ACT)
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questions about upper school?
We've got you covered!
1. See the Upper School Admissions Checklist above.
2. Check out Upper School tuition and financial aid.
3. Visit our campus!
4. Speak with Director of Upper School Admissions Allison Gatter.
We look forward to meeting you and your family!
Interested
in applying?
Contact Allison Gatter, Director of Upper & Middle School Admissions, with any questions about grades 5 through 12 at SCH.
p: (215) 754-1021
e: agatter@sch.org
international admissions
The application process for all students looking to study abroad is facilitated by one of our partnering agencies, Ivy International. All applicants must be interviewed and provide TOEFL scores. Applicant tours and student visits must be scheduled and hosted by Ivy International.
Families who are looking to relocate or study abroad, please visit our international admissions & relocation page for details.
Jordie Maine '79 Scholarship
The Jordie Maine '79 Scholarship is awarded annually to one scholar-athlete who exemplifies the character, talent, and leadership abilities of Jordie Maine, CHA alumnus. All incoming 9th grade students and current SCH 8th graders are eligible to apply to the Jordie Maine '79 Scholarship.
Deadline to apply: January 3 | SCH will notify named scholars by mid-January.