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Admissions

How to Apply

Application Process for HNS

We’re so glad you’re considering Holy Nativity School, where children thrive through deep relationships, personalized learning, and a commitment to doing their personal best. Here’s what you can expect during the admissions journey:

Step 1: Explore HNS
  • Schedule a Campus Tour – In-person or virtual tours available by appointment throughout the year
Step 2: Submit Application
  • Applications Open: September 1
  • Priority Deadline: December 1
    • Applications submitted by this date will be reviewed in our priority round
  • Rolling Admissions: After December 1, reviewed on a space-available basis
Age Requirement:
Children must meet our July 31 birthday guideline (e.g., must be 3 by July 31 to enroll in Keiki 3s that fall).

Step 3: Classroom Observation & Supplemental Documents
  • After your application is submitted, we’ll invite your child and family to campus for a classroom activity session with our teachers.
  • To get to know each applicant as fully as possible, submit any available documents for our Admission Committee review (i.e. Teacher reference reports, report cards, progress reports, letters of recommendation, etc.)
Step 4: Admissions Decisions
  • Priority Round Decisions Sent: By April 15
  • Rolling admissions decisions will follow on an ongoing basis, as space allows.
Step 5: Enrollment
  • Once accepted, you’ll receive an enrollment packet via email.
  • Submit your signed contract and deposit to secure your child’s spot.
Step 6: Re-enrollment for Current Students
  • Current families are given priority re-enrollment each year.
  • Complete the re-enrollment packet and submit a non-refundable deposit by March 1 to hold your child’s place for the following school year.

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Apply Online

Parents are welcomed to apply online via FACTS.  There is an application fee of $120 per applicant for all grades payable via the FACTS online application.

When you apply, you will need to have available for upload:
  1. A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate.
  2. Copy of previous year’s final progress report (if applicable)
  3. Copy of first semester progress report of the current school year (if applicable)
Teacher Reference Reports (TRR’s) must be mailed to the school by the referring teacher. Preschool and Kinder applicants must provide at least one TRR, while applicants to 1st-6th grade must submit at least 2 TRR’s.

Optional Items

  1. Mentor reports (written by coaches, extra-curricular activity teachers, etc) and other letters of recommendation 
  2. Supplemental materials such as other assessments, testing, etc. can be submitted to provide more information about each applicant. (The SSAT is not required for admission to HNS.)
  3. A photo of the applicant
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