Admissions Process and Checklist
תהליך ההרשמהBelow you will find the process and steps required to apply. Please scroll down to the appropriate age range.
Kindergarten – 1st Grade:
Please call or email Annette Powers at 718-858-8663 or apowers@hannahsenesh.org to learn more about the school and schedule a tour.
1. Personal Tour and Conversation with the Director of Admissions:
This is a 60-90 minute tour and conversation that takes place during the school day and is typically scheduled at either 9:15am or 1:30pm.
During this visit, families have the opportunity to observe teachers and students in action in a variety of grades as well as tour the facilities. A strong effort is made to provide families with exposure to the grade they are applying to.
At the end of this intimate tour there is a conversation with the Director of Admissions. This conversation provides us with the opportunity to learn more about your family, and for your family to have time to ask questions about Hannah Senesh and share observations made during the tour.
2. Complete an Application
Hannah Senesh Community Day School uses Ravenna, a web-based application system. Through Ravenna’s portal you will be able to: Register to attend Admissions Events, apply online, email the Teacher Evaluation Form to your child’s teacher, and check the status of you application. If you encounter technical issues, please contact Ravenna directly at help@ravennasolutions.com. If you have any questions about Hannah Senesh Community Day School or the Admissions Process contact, Annette Powers at 718-858-8663 or apowers@hannahsenesh.org.
Applications for the 2019-20 school year have closed. Applications for the 2020-21 school year will go live on September 18, 2019. Please contact Director of Admissions Annette Powers at apowers@hannahsenesh.org to inquire.
To apply, visit our Ravenna admissions page where you can create a new Ravenna admissions account, or log in with your existing Ravenna admissions account. Once you create an account or log in to your existing Ravenna account, search the School Directory for “Hannah Senesh Community Day School” and click the green APPLY button. When you get to the Hannah Senesh page on Ravenna, change the year in the “Applying for the fall of” dropdown menu at the top of the page and select the appropriate year. Apply here.
3. Child Visit
Once an application is received and processed, you will be able to select a date and time for your child visit through Ravenna. Visits will be scheduled on either a Sunday or Monday in December or January. During the visit, we will observe your child engaging in a variety of activities with other children. These activities may include open ended play, a read aloud, snack, and a drawing.
4. Teacher Evaluation Form
Your child’s teacher will be able to access and submit the Teacher Evaluation Form through Ravenna. Once in your Ravenna account, please delegate a teacher to receive the Teacher Evaluation Form. We ask that teachers start to work on the form in December, a few months into the school year and after your child’s teacher has had time to get to know your child.
5. School Transcripts
School Transcripts (1st grade applicants only)
Inform your child’s current school that you are applying to Hannah Senesh and need the transcript emailed to Annette Powers at apowers@hannahsenesh.org or mail it to:
Hannah Senesh Community Day School
Attn: Director of Admissions
342 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
2nd – 8th Grade:
1. Personal Tour and Conversation with the Director of Admissions:
This is a 60-90 minute tour and conversation that takes place during the school day and is typically scheduled at either 9:15am or 1:30pm.
During this visit, families have the opportunity to observe teachers and students in action in a variety of grades as well as tour the facilities. A strong effort is made to provide families with exposure to the grade for which they are applying.
At the end of this intimate tour this is a conversation with the Director of Admissions. This conversation provides us with the opportunity to learn more about your family, and for your family to have time to ask questions about Hannah Senesh and share observations made during the tour.
2. Complete an Application
Hannah Senesh Community Day School uses Ravenna, a web-based application system. Through Ravenna’s portal you will be able to: Register to attend Admissions Events, apply online, email the Teacher Evaluation Form to your child’s teacher, and check the status of you application. If you encounter technical issues, please contact Ravenna directly at help@ravennasolutions.com. If you have any questions about Hannah Senesh Community Day School or the Admissions Process contact Annette Powers at 718-858-8663 or apowers@hannahsenesh.org.
Applications for the 2020-21 school year are now available.
Please click below to enter our Ravenna admissions page where you can create a new Ravenna admissions account, or log in with your existing Ravenna admissions account.
Once you create an account or log in to your existing Ravenna account, search the School Directory for “Hannah Senesh Community Day School” and click the green APPLY button.
3. Education Evaluation Test
For grades 2nd through 4th:
We offer a few options for the Education Evaluation:
a. The ECAA (Education Records Bureau):
Register for the test here or call for an appointment at 212-672-9800.
b. Education Evaluation with Dr. Wendy Tunick:
Please call her directly for an appointment: 718-237-2333 (Ext. 12)
Address: 26 Court Street, Suite 2312, Brooklyn, NY
*We have arranged special testing rates for Hannah Senesh applicants only.
c. Elementary Level SSAT:
Register for the test here or call for an appointment at 609-683-4440.
*This option is only available for 3rd and 4th grade
For grades 5th through 8th:
All Middle School (grades 5th through 8th) applicants are required to also take the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam). Register for the test here or call for an appointment at 212-672-9800.
4. Child Visit
Once an application is received and processed, a child visit will be scheduled during a school day. During this time, your child will spend either a half or full day engaging in student activities with other students in their current grade level. They will also meet with administrators, engage directly in educational activities, and have the opportunity to learn more about the school.
5. Teacher Evaluation Form
Your child’s teacher will be able to access and submit the Teacher Evaluation Form through Ravenna. Once in your Ravenna account, please delegate a teacher to receive the Teacher Evaluation Form.
6. School Transcripts
Inform your child’s current school that you are applying to Hannah Senesh and need the transcript emailed to Annette Powers at apowers@hannahsenesh.org or mail it to:
Hannah Senesh Community Day School
Attn: Director of Admissions
342 Smith St.
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Admissions Inquiry
Important Admissions Dates:
Starting September 2019 and ending on December 31, 2019: Applications are accepted for the 2020-21 school year
Starting in October 2019: Admissions tours begin
Starting November 1, 2019: Financial Aid Applications are Available online and are due by December 3, 2019 for current families and January 2, 2020 for applicant families
October 30, 2019: Fall Admissions Open House (all grades welcome)
November 12, 2019: Middle School Admissions Open House (applicants to 5th-8th grades)
December 5, 2019: Hanukkah Event (Parents Only)
February 4, 2020: Grades 1-8 Admissions Notification Date
February 7, 2020: Kindergarten Admissions Notification Date
February 14, 2020: Kindergarten Parent Reply Deadline
February 25, 2020: Grades 1-8 Parent Reply Deadline
*Admissions will continue and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis past December 31, 2019 if there are openings in specific grades.