Info Guide2012-13 - St. Scholastica Academy

EIGHTH GRADE ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES
APPLICANTS IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
PUBLIC/PRIVATE SCHOOLS
• Application form will be available for
downloading from the Archdiocese of N.O.
website (www.arch-no.org) on November 14.
• Completed application turned in to their respective
schools no later than NOVEMBER 16, 2011.
• Current Catholic school will provide:
1. Completed Application form
2. School records-as available from previous schools
+ 5th & 6th grade transcripts
+ Standardized test results - two
previous testing dates
+ 7th grade report card - 1st quarter
• Applicant submits the following to SSA by
November 18:
3. Immunization Record
4. Copy of Birth Certificate
5. Copy of Social Security Card
6. Individual essays from applicant and
parents indicating why SSA is being
chosen and how applicant qualifies for
and will benefit from SSA.
7. $200 commitment fee deposit
(Non-refundable; part of the registration fee)
8. Completed SSA Application for Admission
(4-page form found in back of booklet)
9. Interview will take place after November 29.
• Application form will be available for
downloading from the Archdiocese of N.O.
website (www.arch-no.org) on November 14.
• Applicant obtains and submits the following
to SSA as soon as possible but no later than
November 18:
1. Completed Application form
2. School records-as available from previous schools
+ 5th and 6th grade transcripts
+ Standardized test results - two
previous testing dates
+ 7th grade report card -1st quarter
3. Immunization Record
4. Copy of Birth Certificate
5. Copy of Social Security Card
6. Individual essays from applicant and
parents indicating why SSA is being
chosen and how applicant qualifies for
and will benefit from SSA.
7. $200 commitment fee deposit
(Non-refundable; part of the registration fee)
8. Completed SSA Application for Admission
(4-page form found in back of booklet)
9. Interview will take place as soon as the above
items are received.
ALL of the information must be submitted in compliance with the admissions timeline as stated above
in order for the student to be considered for admissions.
(Checks for commitment fee should be made payable to St. Scholastica Academy.)
The following components must also be met for a student to be considered for admission:
1. Interview with SSA representative, applicant, and at least one parent (To be scheduled)
2. Attend APPLICATION DAY on January 7, 2012 - 8:00 a.m. at SSA Cafeteria
• Take Iowa Test (for placement purposes only) (8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m - Fee: $20.00)
• Parents attend Information Session with Administration (8:15 - 9:00 a.m.)
3. It is the responsibility of the student to submit a copy of the mid-term (January) report card to
SSA by January 31, 2012 and final report card by June 14, 2012.
4. Parent conference with SSA president (To be scheduled).
FEBRUARY 14, 2012
Letters of decision will be mailed.
MARCH 1, 2012 - REGISTRATION DAY - 3:30-5:30 p.m. - SSA Cafeteria
Financial aid forms are available upon request.
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