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We are excited you are here and we can’t wait to meet your family. Come visit our campus and discover what makes our community so unique...seeing is truly believing.Admissions Process
Let's Get to know each other
First and foremost, we want to get to know your family and your child, and we want you to get to know us! The admission process often begins with a visit to our campus to tour our school and meet our team. After visiting with us, families are encouraged to apply online and set up an on-campus child-centered experience → A Play Day for preschool applicants and Shadow Day’s for kindergarten and up. As you navigate through the process, remember that the admissions team is here to partner with you every step of the way.List of 2 items.
Admission Process
Admissions Process for the 2025-2026 School Year
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Visit HCES, Submit an Application and Required Documents
An Admissions Checklist will be created upon submission of an online application. Click here to apply.- PK3 - K Application Deadline: December 1, 2025, for 1st Round Acceptances (notifications will be sent in mid-December).
- Required documents: birth certificate, social security card, Immunization Record, General Health Form, academic assessments, and student recommendation
- Participation in a PK Play Day (PK3 & PK4 applicants), or Shadow Day (K applicants)
- 1st - 8th Grade Applications accepted through Spring 2026
- Documents submitted: birth certificate, social security card, Immunization Record, General Health Form, report cards, standardized testing, and student recommendations
- Participation in a Shadow Day
- PK3 - K Application Deadline: December 1, 2025, for 1st Round Acceptances (notifications will be sent in mid-December).
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Participate in a Play Day or Shadow Day
An important part of our application process for applicants is their participation in either a Play Day (PK3 & PK4 applicants) or a Shadow Day (kindergarten - 8th grade applicants).Play Day Overview: The Play Day is a small-group event from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm that allows applicants to meet new friends, play in our classrooms, and interact with our teachers.Shadow Day Overview: The Shadow Day allows applicants to meet new friends and experience how we "do school" at Holy Comforter. Our teachers take time to get to know the applicants individually, and we'll do some low-stress assessments. Shadow Days are scheduled on Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 11:45 am for kindergarten applicants, 8:00 am - 2:45 pm for 1st-5th grade applicants, and 7:50 am - 3:05 pm for 6th - 8th grade applicants.
Please note, both the Play Day and Shadow Day are drop-off events. If a few tears are shed (by children and/or parents), that's ok! -
First Round Decision Notifications
PK3 - Kindergarten applicants will be notified via email on December 18th.
1st - 8th grade applicants will be notified in the Spring of 2026 after Holy Comforter's Open Enrollment for current families. -
Contracts Due for First Round Acceptances
PK3 - Kindergarten enrollment contracts are due January 6, 2026. Enrollment contracts are digital and will be available via the online portal once you have been accepted.
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Second Round Application Deadline
After Holy Comforter's Open Enrollment closes mid-February, pending space availability, the Admissions Committee will review all qualified applicants and offer acceptances to best complement the composition of the grade level/class.- PK3 - K Waitlisted Applicants & New Applicants (after 12/1/25):
- Required documents: birth certificate, social security card, Immunization Record, General Health Form, academic assessments, and student recommendation
- Participation in a PK Play Day (PK3 & PK4 applicants), or Shadow Day (K applicants)
- 1st - 8th Grade Applications accepted through Spring 2026
- Documents submitted: birth certificate, social security card, Immunization Record, General Health Form, report cards, standardized testing, and student recommendations
- Participation in a Shadow Day
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Second Round Decision Notifications
PK3 - 8th grade applicants will be notified via email of an opening and/or acceptance. -
Contracts Due for Second Round Acceptances
PK3 - 8th grade enrollment contracts are digital and will be available via the online portal once you have been accepted. Contracts are due within five days of acceptance. -
Late Spring and Summer Applications
Late Spring and Summer applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis as spaces become available. Contact Meghan Wilson, Director of Admissions, to find out about space availability across grade levels.
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Finding the right school for your child is an important step in your family’s educational journey. We understand the amount of time it takes to research your school options, so please accept our invitation to assist you throughout this process.At Holy Comforter, we challenge each student to truly excel academically and personally. Holy Comforter School teachers are recognized as forward-thinking master educators who meet children where they are and help them discover who they truly want to be. Holy Comforter students are artists, scientists, explorers, authors, leaders, friends and collaborators. Holy Comforter classrooms inspire more than just skills in math and reading. They are spaces where curiosity is sparked, discovery is celebrated and the rewards of deeper learning last a lifetime.
A Holy Comforter School education is not measured simply by a diploma but by an educational experience that prepares our graduates to thrive no matter the path they choose in life. As creative/innovative problem solvers, team players, clear communicators, lifelong tech learners and persons of good moral character, our students leave ready to tackle high school and beyond to make a difference.
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If you are considering Holy Comforter, you probably already know about the strong academic reputation. But equally important is the focus on the individual student. We are confident that the joy of learning and the well-rounded education our children received at Holy Comforter will serve them throughout their academic life and beyond. Our family loves Holy Comforter Episcopal School and we will treasure our time at this wonderful school.
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Holy Comforter Episcopal School is a top-rated private, Episcopal, coed school for PreK-8th Grade students located in Tallahassee, Florida.
