Co-Ed Lower School, Grades 1-5

We are thrilled that you and your family are considering St. Mary's Academy. Below is the application process and timeline for Lower School admission.

Space available in a given grade is typically based on attrition. Please contact Kristen Dieterich at 303-762-8300 ext. 205 to learn more about possible openings.

Application Process

Inquire Online & Create Admissions Portal

Student Application, due January 31, 2021

Student Essay for Grades 2 - 5

Parent Interview

Please log into your admissions portal to schedule your parent interview or contact Kristen Dieterich at 303-762-8300 ext. 205.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SMA is only offering outdoor tours of campus at this time. We encourage you to participate in virtual events taking place throughout the fall to become more familiar with campus, the academic program, and community.
Click here to register for Lower School Virtual Previews taking place on December 10, 2020.
Click here to register for the Grades 1-5 Virtual Info Session taking place on January 14, 2021 at noon.

Student Visit

Teacher Recommendation(s)

Grade 1: One teacher recommendation is required.
Grades 2-5: English & Math recommendations are required. Each recommendation may be completed by the same homeroom teacher if they teach both subjects.
Log into your admissions portal and input the teacher's name and email address after clicking on the "Request" button to initiate the confidential teacher recommendation form electronically.

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Financial Aid Application, due February 1, 2021

Lower School Admissions Decisions

The Admission Committee reviews all applications completed by the standard January 31st deadline. In conjunction with other Denver area ACIS (Association of Colorado Independent Schools), SMA informs families of Lower School admission decisions via e-mail at 4:00 PM on March 2, 2021.
Any applications received after this date are reviewed on a rolling admissions basis.