Admissions Process
Our admissions process begins by building a relationship with your family and is designed to help us get to know each girl personally. Our goal is to make the application process as streamlined as possible. The Admissions Team is here to guide you through every step of the way with personalized attention, and we look forward to working with your family!
Admissions decisions are based upon entrance testing, previous and current school records, personal interviews, and availability of openings. As a convenience to our applicant families, we utilize an electronic notification and enrollment process.
We have completed our first round of admission decisions for Fall 2022, but we will continue to accept applications for select grades. Please contact our office by calling (804) 281-7140 to connect with an admissions representative about anticipated availability in a grade.
Admissions decisions are based upon entrance testing, previous and current school records, personal interviews, and availability of openings. As a convenience to our applicant families, we utilize an electronic notification and enrollment process.
We have completed our first round of admission decisions for Fall 2022, but we will continue to accept applications for select grades. Please contact our office by calling (804) 281-7140 to connect with an admissions representative about anticipated availability in a grade.
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Application for Grades 5-8
Submit an online application and non-refundable $50 fee.
- Once you submit an application, the Admissions Office will send you supplemental information and paperwork to complete the application process.
- It is best to apply in October or November 2022 for entry in Fall 2023.
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Supplemental Steps & Forms
As we learn more about your daughter, St. Catherine’s requires supplemental forms and steps as a part of the application process.
Grades 5 and 6
Applicant & Family Steps :- Parent/Guardian Statement
- Testing Form
- Applicant Statement
- Student Video Submission
- Current Teacher Recommendation
- Administrative Recommendation
- Transcripts for two prior years
- Current year report for Marking Periods 1 and 2 or Trimester
Grades 7 & 8
Applicant & Family Steps :- Parent/Guardian Statement
- Applicant Statement
- Student Video Submission
- Current Math Teacher Recommendation
- Current English Teacher Recommendation
- Administrative Recommendation
- Transcripts for two prior years
- Current year report for Marking Periods 1 and 2 or Trimester
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Applicant Visit Days
As a part of the application process, applicants are invited to join the Middle School for a Visit Day. Details with dates will be provided to applicants throughout the application process. -
Testing
St. Catherine’s requires assessments as a part of the Middle School application process.
Grades 5-6
- WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-V): You’ll receive a testing form regarding this assessment. This test is administered individually by a licensed psychologist.
- SSAT: A standardized assessment focused on verbal, math and reading skills. Learn more about the assessment here.
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Admissions Notifications
Notifications of admissions decisions for grades 5-8 will be made on a rolling-basis beginning in February 2023 and will continue as space permits.
St. Catherine's admits qualified students without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to the students by the School.
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