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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 Day, or meeting other community members on a Parent Tour, each visit brings you one step closer to experiencing the spirit of Woodlands firsthand.

Student Visit Days

Several years of internal research suggest that the Student Visit Day is one of the most critical factors in the student's secondary school selection. Student Visit Days are highly encouraged for all 7th and 8th graders interested in applying to Woodlands Academy.

Schedule Your Student Visit Day

Interested in a Different Student Visit Day Date?

Please click below to email our Admission Team and set up a date convenient for you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.
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. 

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 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 8:30am and end at approximately 11:30am. Doors will open at 7:30 am. 
  • 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.

Entrance Exam Details

High School Placement Test (HSPT)
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Location: 760 E. Westleigh Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045

Registration Form