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Applying to Capitol Hill Day School

We are thrilled you are interested in joining our community! 

We are one of several schools in the DC area that uses a system called Ravenna for online applications. To get started, please review the steps below and create an account in Ravenna

Application Deadline: December 19

Applications are due by Friday, December 19, 2025. More information about what’s required and other deadlines can be found on this page.

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How to Apply

Step 1

Create an account in Ravenna

Your first step in the application process is creating an account in Ravenna, our online admissions portal. Ravenna provides parents/guardians access to every piece of the admissions process.

Step 2

Review your checklist

Once you've created an account in Ravenna, you'll be able to view all of the steps required to complete your application! To see what is required at each grade-level, please click on the corresponding checklist tab below.

Step 3

Submit your application 

By the December 19, 2025 deadline, please submit your application and pay the $65 application fee. The application form includes family information and a brief parent questionnaire.

Step 4

Submit supplemental materials

By the January 16, 2026 deadline, please submit all required supplemental materials.

Application Checklist by Grade

Click on the Grade(s) you are applying to below to see important information regarding the steps in the application process. You may also refer to this printable checklist for all the steps in the process. Please note that all checklist items are required unless specified as optional. 

View AISGW's Statement to Applicants here.  

Policy of Non-Discrimination: Capitol Hill Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, religion, gender, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its education policies, admissions policies, financial aid program or other school programs.

 

Important Dates & Deadlines

Early September: Application available online via Ravenna.  

Early September: Financial assistance application available online via Clarity.

November 7, 2025: Application deadline for siblings of current students

December 19, 2025: Application deadline

January 16, 2026: 
Supplemental materials due

January 16, 2026: Deadline to submit financial assistance application

February 27, 2026: Admissions decisions are communicated to applying families at 4pm

Early March: Reception for parents of newly accepted students

March 13, 2026: Enrollment contract and deposit due for new families

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