Students Applying to Private High Schools

A message to families who are applying to Private Schools:

We are approaching the time of year when some students and families start the process of applying to private schools for admission next fall.  This message is specifically for families engaging in the application process to a private school for next year.  Below you will find some helpful information for families and students as you begin to navigate this process:


Students Applying to Private High Schools

  • If you are using an online platform such as Ravenna to submit your child’s application, please watch this short video, 3 Tips for Using Ravenna, to clarify the process.  If you have trouble viewwing this video, please try using the web browser Chrome.
  • If submitting a paper application to your child’s high school of choice, please submit the Transcript Request Form and Counselor/Principal Recommendation form by dropping it off in the OMS Main Office Mailbox or emailing to oakcounselor@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us. Please read the information on your application carefully as some schools have all of this information on one form and some schools have multiple forms.
  • Please allow 8-10 business days to process your child’s paperwork. There are many different application deadlines so if your child is applying to multiple private schools, please allow for plenty of time to process this paperwork.
  • Teacher Recommendation Forms should go directly to the teacher that you would like to have fill out the form. Please let the teacher know the application deadline and provide an addressed, stamped envelope that can be sent directly to the private school, if not emailed directly to the private school.
  • St. John’s Application deadline is December 15th.  Please submit Transcript Request and Teacher Recommendation Forms to OMS by December 1st to assure on time submission.


If you have questions about the process, please reach out to Mrs. Lencioni (jlencioni@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us).

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