Selection Process

Admission Process
Admission to Saint Joseph’s is a highly selective process. We want to assure each student’s success as well as an appropriate match with the high expectations of our community. The following must be on file in the Office of Admission prior to review by the Admission Committee:

• Completed application forms
• Application and testing fees
• Teacher recommendation forms
• Appropriate grade level and standardized testing results
• Transcript from sending school, if applicable.
• Signed contract and deposit check (both are held until student’s application is approved)

Financial Assistance and Scholarship Process
Saint Joseph’s would love to be able to grant financial aid or scholarships to everyone who is qualified to succeed at our school academically. Unfortunately, available funds are limited and must be reserved to help those who need aid most. Scholarships occasionally are awarded to students who demonstrate both financial need and excellent academic, athletic, artistic, and social leadership potential. Financial aid and scholarships are awarded year to year, and due to being limited, are on a first come, first served basis.

Families applying for financial assistance or scholarship will provide the following:

• A completed 1040 IRS tax form for the prior tax year
• A completed Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) from The School and Student Service for Financial Aid.  Forms may be obtained from the School’s Admission Office or go online to complete and submit the form at www.nais.org/go/sss.
• A commitment to helping in any way possible with fundraising
• A commitment on the part of both the student and the family to set a positive example for others in the School community

Grade Placement
Appropriate placement is determined during and following the admission process. Saint Joseph’s utilizes several assessment instruments, including the Gesell Developmental Observation for young children, the Educational Records Bureau test for students in Grades One through Eight, and the final exams in core subject areas from the previous year. Toward the end of each academic year, parents and teachers meet to discuss readiness for the next grade. Occasionally, decisions based on the child’s chronological age, developmental age, and academic readiness may necessitate retention, summer tutoring and/or retesting prior to the beginning of the academic year, or skipping a grade.