Visit Campus
We are delighted that you are considering joining our Sacred Heart community at Woodlands Academy—where we welcome each student as she is, nurturing her to grow with integrity, curiosity, and compassion.
Our Admission team is here to guide you every step of the way. Whether you are exploring campus during a bespoke Student Visit (Shadow) Day, or meeting other community members on a Parent Tour, each visit brings you one step closer to experiencing the spirit of Woodlands firsthand.
If our scheduled days don't fit your calendar, we'd be happy to find another time that does—just email us at admission@woodlandsacademy.org.
Schedule Your Student Visit Day
Student Visit Day Schedule
| 7:45 AM: Arrival & Check-in | Parking is available in any space near the circle drive. Please wear your school uniform or school-appropriate attire. |
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| 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM: Advisory | Woodlands' students begin each day with a 15-minute Advisory period. Advisory consists of eight students of the same grade level & one faculty member. The student visitor will join one of the Advisories. |
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8:20 AM - 9:30 AM: Class of Your Choice #1 9:40 AM - 10:50 AM: Class of your Choice #2 |
Woodlands Academy firmly believes the student should have agency in their academic endeavors. Therefore, our student visitors select the classes they want to observe. Course availability will depend on the day of your visit. You will select your courses when you register using one of the links above. |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM: Tour Campus | Walk the hallways, ask questions, meet current students, get a feel for the campus! The Admission team will guide you through campus to explore inside and outside of the classroom. |
| 11:50 AM - 12:30 PM: Interview & Discussion | You'll sit down with a member of the Admission team to discuss your Visit Day experience and talk about your high school aspirations. This gives both the student and the Admission team an opportunity to ask questions and map out the Woodlands experience! |
| 12:30 PM: End of Student Visit Day | We hope to see you again soon! |
Entrance Exam Registration
- The Class of 2030 entrance exam will take place at Woodlands Academy, 760 East Westleigh Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045.
- Drop-off and pickup will take place in the circular drive in front of the main entrance.
- The exam will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at approximately 11:30 a.m. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m.
- Students must bring two #2 pencils. Calculators and language translators are not permitted.
- Snacks and drinks will be available during break time.
- The testing fee is $25 and will be collected at the time of registration. If you do not register online, you must bring the testing fee on the day of the exam. Cash or check can be made payable to Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart.
- If the student is seeking accommodations for the test, please email the 504/IEP/educational plan in the HSPT registration form to admission@woodlandsacademy.org. Accommodations cannot be granted without proper documentation.
North Shore High Schools Application Agreement
Beginning for the 8th grade graduating class of 2026, 8th grade young women who test at Loyola Academy, Regina Dominican, or Woodlands Academy may simultaneously apply for admission at any of the three schools.
Students should still take the entrance exam at their top choice school on the first Saturday in December, as students will only be considered for merit scholarships at the institution where they take the entrance exam.
Parents will be able to indicate on the digital application for their student’s top choice school if they would like their daughter’s test scores to also be shared with one or both of the other schools. Parents are then able to fill out the application to one or both of the other schools as well.
Admissions decisions and financial aid considerations will be shared by early February, and the 8th grader and her family will decide which school to enroll in by the time of registration sessions in mid-February.
This agreement only pertains to the three high schools noted above and does not apply with any other Catholic high schools.
If you have questions about the agreement, please contact the admissions department of any of the three high schools.
Entrance Exam Details
High School Placement Test (HSPT)
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Location: 760 E. Westleigh Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045