Admission Dates

Saint Lawrence Academy encourages students of all races, color, religions, nationalities and/or ethnic origins to apply to our school. Saint Lawrence Academy employs the following criteria for admitting students. Students are admitted based on past performance in 7th and 8th grade, entrance test scores, extracurricular activities, teacher recommendations, and an interview.

Students should demonstrate the ability to maintain a C+ average or better in all academic courses, effort, conduct, and homework. Students may be accepted on a conditional basis if they do not meet these criteria.

IMPORTANT ADMISSIONS DATES

SHADOW DAYS

Shadow days are scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 am – 12:15 during the months of October through February. Students will have the opportunity to visit freshmen and/or sophomore classes. Shadows may request a particular host or the school can match up your student with one who has similar interests (drama, baseball, etc.)

OPEN HOUSE

Saint Lawrence Academy will host its annual Open House on Sunday, November 16, 2008 from 10 am – 1 pm.  Families will have an opportunity to tour the campus, meet with faculty, staff and students, and to learn about all the programs which Saint Lawrence Academy has to offer. Please join us.

PLACEMENT TESTS

All students applying to any of the Catholic high schools in the Diocese of San Jose must take the High School Placement Test (HSPT).  Students may only take the test once.  It is offered at all of the high school sites.  Saint Lawrence Academy will offer the test on Saturday, January 10, 2009 and Saturday, January 24, 2009 from 9:00 am – noon.  Students are welcome to take the test on our site; however, there is no penalty for taking the test at another campus.  Please be sure you request to have your scores sent to our campus if you are planning to apply to Saint Lawrence Academy.

APPLICATIONS

The deadline for freshman applications is Wednesday, January 28, 2009.  Applications received after this date will be considered late and will only be processed after we see if we have a full freshman class.  Please sure that you send in all pieces of the application; an incomplete application could affect your admissions decision.

There is no set deadline for transfer applicants.  Applications will be processed as completed.  Transfer applicants must display that they have taken a course curriculum similar to that of Saint Lawrence Academy and be on track for graduation.

ADMISSION DECISIONS

Admission decision letters will be mailed out on Thursday, March 19, 2009.  No decisions will be made public prior to this date.

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

Saint Lawrence Academy does give financial aid to those families who demonstrate need and who complete financial process.  To apply for financial aid, a family must request a Private School Aid Service Form from the school.  The form must be completed and mailed along with a check for $20 to the Private School Aid Service by Wednesday, January 28, 2009.  Failure to meet this deadline could affect your chances at financial aid.

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