Now Accepting Applications for 2012 School Year for Prek-8th Grade

Saint Mary Academy Admission Policy

Admission to Saint Mary Academy, a private, parochial school, operated under the Diocese of Manchester is a privilege but not a right that is afforded to qualified applicants. Admission is granted at the discretion of the Principal and/or the Admissions Committee.

No application will be complete until all documentation is provided. Saint Mary Academy reserves the right to request the withdrawal of a student if the parents or guardians fail to provide the documentation required, or misrepresent any fact, or alter or modify and document submitted. A parent or guardian refusing to withdraw a student at the request of the Principal may lead to the expulsion of that student.

Admission is to the Pre-K and Kindergarten is on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis, with priority given to families with children already in the school. The application period begins in November.

Eligibility for Pre-K - the child must be 3 years of age by September 30^th.

Eligibility for Kindergarten - the child must be 5 years of age by September 30^th.

Grade 1

It is important to note that admission to the Pre-K and/or Kindergarten programs does not guarantee admission to the First Grade. Priority will be given based upon the following criteria:

1. Children whose parents are registered, active members of a Catholic parish and who are already enrolled in the school.
2. Children who have siblings in the school and who are already themselves enrolled in the school.
3. Children whose parents are active members of a Catholic parish in a neighboring diocese and who are already enrolled in the school.
4. Children from Catholic families who are not active in a parish but who are already in the school.
5. Children who are relocating from another Catholic school.
6. Children of other faiths who are already enrolled in the school.
7. Children whose parents are active members of a parish in the Diocese of Manchester but who are not yet enrolled in the school.
8. Children who have siblings in the school but who are not already enrolled in the school.
9. Children whose parents are active members of Catholic parishes in a neighboring diocese but who are not yet enrolled in the school.
10. Children from Catholic families who are not active in a parish and not already enrolled in the school.

Families already enrolled who are applying for admission to first grade are expected to return all requested forms and information by the date requested. All applications for first grade from children not enrolled in the school will be accepted beginning during Catholic Schools Week (last week in January). Please see "How to Apply" form for a complete list of materials required to accompany application form.

Grade 2-8

The application process for grades 2-8 will begin during Catholic Schools Week (last week in January). Please see "How to Apply" form for a complete list of materials required to accompany application form.