Co-Ed Middle School, Grades 6-8
We are thrilled that you and your family are considering St. Mary's Academy. Below is the application process and timeline for Middle School admission.
Grade 6: Class size ranges from 70-72 students. Approximately half of the class typically represents newly admitted students.
Grades 7-8: Space available is typically based on attrition. Please contact Kristen Dieterich at 303-762-8300 ext. 205 to learn more about possible openings.
Admissions Process
- Inquire Online & Create Admissions Portal
- Student Application, due January 31
- Student Essay, due January 31
- Parent Interview & Tour
- Student Visit, after October 1
- Teacher Recommendation, due January 31
- Transcript from current school, due January 31
- ISEE Test
- Financial Aid Application, due February 4
- Middle School Admissions Decisions E-mailed February 27, 2019
Inquire Online & Create Admissions Portal
- Click here to inquire about St. Mary's Academy, create your Admissions account, and register for upcoming Admissions events.
Student Application, due January 31
- Initiate your prospective student's application through the admissions portal. St. Mary's Academy charges a $60 application fee.
- Please be aware that the financial aid application process is separate from the admissions process. For more information about financial aid, please click here.
Student Essay, due January 31
- Log into your admissions portal to access the essay prompts and to enter your applicant's essay. Student essays should be an authentic representation of a student's writing and not edited by parents.
Parent Interview & Tour
Student Visit, after October 1
- Full-day student visit typically 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- Please log into your admissions portal to schedule your student's visit.
Teacher Recommendation, due January 31
- 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.
Transcript from current school, due January 31
- Log into your admissions portal to access the transcript request form or initiate directly through your child's current school. A student's current school typically mails, faxes, or emails this document directly to St. Mary's Academy.
ISEE Test
- The ISEE test will be administered on November 10, 2018 and January 26, 2019. Click here to register.
- While this test is required, students are not required to take the test at St. Mary's Academy. The ISEE Test is administered at many independent schools on many different dates for convenience.
Financial Aid Application, due February 4
- The financial aid application process is separate from the admissions process, but the two take place along the same timeline. For more information about financial aid, please click here.