Admission

Middle School Application Process

Applying to Athenian

We encourage you to explore our website to learn more about The Athenian School. Discover Athenian's approach to serious academics through our engaging and experiential teaching as well as some of our unique programs, including Focus Days and class trips.

Our admission process is designed to give us the opportunity to learn about you while you discover Athenian. We look beyond just the typical qualifications. Strong academic performance is important, and we seek students who embrace Athenian's philosophy and approach to education. The Admission Committee also looks for students who will add to the mix of experiences, talents, backgrounds, and perspectives that create a vibrant learning community.

The Admission Team is here to help you in the application process. Please contact us with any questions here. 



Resources:

Application steps:

  1. Create an account in Ravenna by clicking here.
  2. Once in Ravenna, find Athenian in the School Directory and hit "apply." 
  3. Familiarize yourself with all application steps, required and optional, listed in Ravenna.
  4. Complete the Middle School Application Form in Ravenna and submit the $100 application fee. This form is the "preliminary application."(Please contact Athenian Admission for a fee waiver if the cost is a hardship for your family.)
  5. Register for fall and winter events in Ravenna.
  6. The full application is due in January (see steps outlined to the right). 



Additional Required Steps:

List of 5 items.

  • Visit Campus

    A Campus Visit is part of the application process. To register for a Campus Visit and other other admission events, sign up or log in to Ravenna.

  • Teacher Recommendation Forms

    Each student must have two (2) teachers complete these forms. 
    • Be sure to include each teacher's email address so that the forms can be sent to them.
    Please log in to Ravenna to enter the names of the teachers and their email addresses.

    *Please contact the Admission Team at admission@athenian.org if your school district does not provide teacher recommendations to independent school student applicants.

  • Transcript Request

    The Athenian School requires a transcript of grades or report card for the current 2024-2025 school year and a final transcript of grades or report card for the 2023-2024 and 2022-2023 school year.

    IMPORTANT: In order to avoid duplicating your school registrar’s efforts, registrars are instructed that records not be sent until first trimester or second quarter or first semester grades are completed. If your school term ends after the application deadline, they will send 2024-2025 grades as soon as possible after the second quarter or semester has ended.

  • Admission Assessment

    Please submit standardized testing scores to the admission office. The following are accepted:

    Athenian Code for ISEE: 050724

    Note: We will accept tests taken no earlier than Spring 2024 to ensure we have the most current information on our applicants. If you do not have current test results from one of the above, we recommend registering for one soon.

    If you have any questions or require further clarification, please contact our Admissions Office at 925-362-7223 or admission@athenian.org.

  • Principal/Counselor Recommendation (optional)

    If the principal or counselor does not receive an email containing the secure link to the recommendation form, please contact the Admission Office at admission@athenian.org or 925-362-7223. We will assist in providing the recommendation form to the principal or counselor.
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