Lakeside School

This form is used to gather general information about an applicant and their family. Upon completion of the online form, payment of the non-refundable application fee $25 is due. Lakeside will provide fee waivers to qualifying families (domestic only), which can be obtained by contacting Doug Moon, the assistant director of admissions and financial aid, at financialaid@lakesideschool.org or 206-440-2762.

A Middle School admissions visit is required for all applicants. The visit allows applicants and their parents/guardians to learn more about the Middle School. Registration is required in Ravenna (once a family has submitted the preliminary application) and we encourage applicants to complete this step as early as possible. 

During the visit, applicants, separate from their parent/guardians, will speak with current students, visit classrooms, meet faculty and staff, and complete group activities.

Parents/guardians will hear from the admissions office, a current parent/guardian, Middle School leadership, and a faculty member. Parents/guardians will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding school culture, curriculum, extracurriculars, food service, and anything else you can think of! If applicable, it is not required for both parents/guardians to attend.

The admissions visit lasts approximately one hour and is scheduled through Ravenna. We encourage applicants to register early.

For domestic applicants living outside the Seattle area, please contact Doug Moon at 206-440-2762.

The visit process is different for international applicants; our admissions team will contact you if an interview is needed. Visit the International Application page for details.

The Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) is required for applicants to grades 5-10. Please consult www.ssat.org for registration and other specific information, including access to the new "practice portal". Fee waivers for the SSAT test and practice portal are available. Please contact Doug Moon at financialaid@lakesideschool.org to request a fee waiver.

Which SSAT test level should I register for?

All testing must occur during the current school year, beginning in September. Scores from prior years or summer months will not be accepted. 

Middle School applicants may take the SSAT in September, October, November, December 2019 or January, February 2020. Score reports from these dates will be considered on-time. 

There is no minimum score requirement for admission.

The Character Skills Snapshot

The Character Skills Snapshot is required for applicants to grades 6-12 and there is no charge to take The Snapshot. Once you register for an SSAT, you will have access to The Snapshot. This is an online assessment completed at home and is separate from the SSAT testing date. 

Character and personal growth are an integral part of a Lakeside education. Grades and test scores don't tell us the whole story of your child. We care about your children and how they grow - not just their cognitive skills such as writing and math, but also growing into good citizens with integrity, resilience, and teamwork skills - those skills that carry them forward into a successful life.

For more information, please click here.

This is your opportunity to share more about who you are and what makes you unique. Please complete the forms within Ravenna without help from anyone (parents, guardians, teachers, etc.).

We are interested in learning more about you and how you spend your time outside the classroom. Share your extracurricular activities, interests, and/or responsibilities on the form within Ravenna.

We are interested in hearing about the applicant's strengths and challenges from the parent/guardian perspective.

This form is delegated, within Ravenna, to a school administrator (e.g. registrar, principal, division head) at the applicant's current school. It is highly encouraged to delegate this form by January to ensure the recipient has ample time to complete it.

Teacher Evaluations

Two teacher evaluations are required. One evaluation must be from a humanities teacher (English, history/social studies) and one from a math or science teacher.

At least one evaluation must be from a current teacher. It is highly recommended to request the current teacher evaluation after Nov. 1, 2018 to ensure sufficient time in the classroom. An evaluation from a prior teacher (within one year) can be requested at any time.

For 5th or 6th grade applicants, it is understood that some teacher evaluations may not be subject specific.

Personal Reference

The new (required) Personal Reference form will help us understand your student more holistically as Lakeside is committed to fostering personal and intellectual growth in our students. The form will be delegated to one person of your choice who knows your student in a group-oriented setting. Any teacher, school administrator, coach, or any adult (not a relative) who observed them in a classroom, team, or group-oriented setting is an appropriate choice. 

Both forms are delegated within Ravenna. It is highly encouraged to delegate forms by December 15, 2019 to ensure the recipient has ample time to complete it.

Due January 31, 2020

We request that all records come directly from your student's school. Please use Ravenna to submit the records request to your school/s.

• First complete report card from the current 2019-20 academic year (first quarter or first semester grades).
• Entire year transcripts from previous 2018-19 academic year.

Please allow our office time to process incoming materials. Due to high volume, transcripts received in January may not be reflected as received for up to two weeks. Your student’s application will not be considered late due to this processing time.

Due mid-February, 2020

This form is used to gather general information about an applicant and their family. Upon completion of the online form, payment of the non-refundable application fee $25 is due. Lakeside will provide fee waivers to qualifying families (domestic only), which can be obtained by contacting Doug Moon, the assistant director of admissions and financial aid, at financialaid@lakesideschool.org or 206-440-2762.

The Upper School interview process is a 20-25 minute informal conversation and will include 10-15 minutes for parents and guardians to ask questions of their student's interviewer. Registration is required in Ravenna (once a family has submitted the preliminary application) and we encourage applicants to complete this step as early as possible. 

For domestic applicants living outside the Seattle area, we are happy to arrange a Skype or phone interview. Please contact Lilli Forgette at 206-368-3636.

Please note: The interview process is different for international applicants; our admissions team will contact you regarding an interview if one is needed. Visit the International Application section for details.

The Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) is required for applicants to grades 5-10. Please consult www.ssat.org for registration and other specific information, including access to the new "practice portal". Fee waivers for the SSAT test and practice portal are available. Please contact Doug Moon at financialaid@lakesideschool.org to request a fee waiver.

Applicants for grades 11-12 may submit scores from the SSAT, ACT, PSAT, or SAT test.

Which SSAT test level should I register for?

All testing must occur during the current school year, beginning in September. Scores from prior years or summer months will not be accepted.

Upper School applicants may take the SSAT in September, October, November, December 2019 or January 2020. Score reports from these dates will be considered on-time. 

There is no minimum score requirement for admission.

The Character Skills Snapshot

The Character Skills Snapshot is required for applicants to grades 6-12 only. For students who take the SSAT, there is no charge to take The Snapshot. Once you register for an SSAT, you will have access to The Snapshot. This is an online assessment completed at home and is separate from the SSAT testing date. 

Character and personal growth are an integral part of a Lakeside education. Grades and test scores don't tell us the whole story of your child. We care about your children and how they grow - not just their cognitive skills such as writing and math, but also growing into good citizens with integrity, resilience, and teamwork skills - those skills that carry them forward into a successful life.

For more information, please click here.

This is your opportunity to share more about who you are and what makes you unique. Please complete the forms within Ravenna without help from anyone (parents, guardians, teachers, etc.).

We are interested in learning more about you and how you spend your time outside the classroom. Share your extracurricular activities, interests, and/or responsibilities on the form within Ravenna.

We are interested in hearing about the applicant's strengths and challenges from the parent/guardian perspective.

This form is delegated, within Ravenna, to a school administrator (e.g. registrar, principal, division head) at the applicant's current school. It is highly encouraged to delegate this form by January to ensure the recipient has ample time to complete it.

Teacher Evaluations

Two teacher evaluations are required. One evaluation must be from a humanities teacher (English, history/social studies) and one from a math or science teacher.

At least one evaluation must be from a current teacher. It is highly recommended to request the current teacher evaluation after Nov. 1, 2019 to ensure sufficient time in the classroom. An evaluation from a prior teacher (within one year) can be requested at any time.

Personal Reference

The new (required) Personal Reference form will help us understand your student more holistically as Lakeside is committed to fostering personal and intellectual growth in our students. The form will be delegated to one person of your choice who knows your student in a group-oriented setting. Any teacher, school administrator, coach, or any adult (not a relative) who observed them in a classroom, team, or group-oriented setting is an appropriate choice. 

Both forms are delegated within Ravenna. It is highly encouraged to delegate forms by December 15, 2019 to ensure the recipient has ample time to complete it.

Due January 31, 2020

We request that all records come directly from your student's school. Please use Ravenna to submit the records request to your school/s.

• First complete report card from the current 2019-20 academic year.
• Entire year transcripts from previous 2018-19 academic year.

Please allow our office time to process incoming materials. Due to high volume, transcripts received after the deadline may not be reflected as received for up to two weeks. Your student’s application will not be considered late due to this processing time.

Due January 31, 2020