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Admission Process.

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Welcome to the 2012-2013 Registration for St. James' Episcopal School. We are honored that you are interested in applying to our School. Registration begins in January, and remains open on a rolling basis until all classes are full. Once a class is full, a wait list is created to fill vacancies.

To submit before the application deadline:

How Admission Decisions Are Made
St. James' admits new students on the basis of character, past academic day care or school experience, and assessment of the child's potential to profit from and contribute to the life of the School. Among qualified applicants, children are accepted in the following order: (1) current students and their siblings (2) pledging parishioners of St. James' Episcopal Church (3) Priority Registration applicants, and (4) all others. Registration continues on a rolling basis until all classes are full. Our commitment to diversity and desire to maintain an inclusive community, which includes students and families of all ethnic, economic, religious and racial backgrounds, is fundamental to our philosophy and mission.

New Elementary Applicant Visit
Applicants new to the Elementary Program (K - 3) are required to visit the School for a half-day. Student visits are scheduled by appointment. Evaluation tests may be administered.


Parent Interview
Parents of new elementary applicants are required to meet with the Head of School and Admissions personnel. Interviews are scheduled by appointment.


School Records or Transcripts
All records or transcripts must be sent directly from the applicant's school to Saint James' using the Records Release form.


Student Recommendations
Applicants to the Elementary Program must provide a recommendation from their current teacher using the Prospective Student Evaluation form.

Application for Admission form
Application / Re-enrollment fee of $75
(made payable to SJES)
To complete a new elementary student's application:
Forward Prospective Student Evaluation form to current teacher due February 17
Forward Records Release form to current school due February 17
Schedule New Elementary Applicant Visit and Parent Interview
(call the School Office at 540-347-3855)

Upon acceptance:
Smart Tuition contract due March 15
Supply and Activity fee, non-refundable ($100 preschool, $250 elementary) due March 15 or within two weeks of receiving acceptance letter
Original birth certificate, if not already on file (we will copy and return original)
One month's non-refundable tuition (billed by Smart Tuition) due May 10 or 20 depending on your contract
Current immunization records (preschool) or
School Entrance Health Form (elementary) due August 1

 

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