From the Director of Admissions
Personal Guidance Through Your Admissions Journey
Resources
The Roadmap To Admission
Select a step in the process to learn more!
Step 1:
Inquiry
Step 2:
School Tour
Step 3:
Application
Step 4:
Crusader For A Day
Step 5:
Entrance Exam
Step 6:
Family Interview
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Admissions Frequently Asked Questions
When do applications open?
Applications for the upcoming school year open each December.
When can I expect to hear back after submitting an application?
You can expect to hear from the Admissions Office within two business days of submitting your application.
Is there a waitlist? If so, how can my child be added?
Yes, Saint Joseph Academy maintains a waitlist for select grade levels. Families may request to be added to the waitlist by completing the waitlist form here. Our Admissions Office will contact you as space becomes available.
What sports are offered, and for which grade levels?
Saint Joseph Academy offers a variety of athletic opportunities for students. Sports offerings vary by grade level and season. Please contact the Athletics Department for the most up-to-date list of available sports and grade-level participation.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. After a student has been accepted, families may apply for financial aid. Financial aid awards are based on demonstrated need and availability of funds.
Do you offer Extended Care before and after school?
Yes. Extended Care is available Monday–Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Does Saint Joseph Academy offer a hot lunch program?
Yes. We partner with local restaurants to provide students with hot lunch options throughout the week.
What after-school programs are offered?
Saint Joseph Academy offers a variety of enrichment programs, which may include:
- Ballet
- Tap Dance
- Irish Step Dance
- Tae Kwon Do
- Drama
- Great Outdoors Club
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Program offerings may vary by semester.
Do you accept mid-year transfers?
Yes. Applications for the current school year are accepted on a rolling basis, and mid-year transfer requests are considered based on space availability.
Does a student have to be Catholic to attend?
No. Mission-aligned students from all backgrounds may attend.
Does Saint Joseph Academy offer special education services?
Saint Joseph Academy supports a limited number of students with mild/moderate special needs, with each student accepted on a case-by-case basis. To ensure Saint Joseph Academy can appropriately meet your child's needs, please submit an application with all recent psychoeducational evaluations, IEPs, 504s, or relevant medical reports attached. Our team will review the information, and then meet with you to discuss how Saint Joseph Academy might support your child's individual needs.
News & Noteworthy
With the first week of Lent now in our rearview mirror, the "desert" doesn’t always feel like a spiritual journey; it often just feels like a long, exhausting week. Between the school runs, the sports schedules, and the Lenten sacrifices that seemed much easier to keep early on, we can all feel a bit "under construction." That’s why a huge milestone happening in Barcelona this week, is so perfectly timed for us. The Sagrada Família —a church that has been a "work in progress" for over 140 years—has finally reached its full height. A massive, glowing white cross was just placed atop the Tower of Jesus Christ, making it the tallest church in the world. Why this matters for us: Antoni Gaudí, the architect, knew he would never see the finished product. He spent his life designing "twisting stone branches" and "organic flowers" made of rock, trusting that future generations would finish what he started. As parents, we are in the exact same position. We are building masterpieces every day, but we rarely see the "finished tower" in real-time. The "Slow Build": The new cross is made of 15,000 individual ceramic pieces. Think of those as the tiny, often invisible things you do: the late-night comfort, the math help, the 500th reminder to say "thank you." They don't look like much on their own, but they are the literal stones of your child’s growth and character. Verso l’Alto (To the Heights): Our school theme isn’t about being perfect right now; it’s about the climb. Like the proposed grand staircase at the basilica, our kids (and we!) grow step by patient step. The Beauty in the Unfinished: Gaudí is currently a "Servant of God" on the path to sainthood. He didn’t become holy because he finished the building; he became holy through the mission of building it. Lifting Our Eyes In these desert-like days between Lent and Easter, when motivation wanes and the finish line feels distant, let the Sagrada Família remind us: greatness is built slowly, joyfully, toward the heavens. It took over a century of "showing up" to reach the sky. Whether it’s a difficult math concept, a struggle in friendship, or a Lenten sacrifice, every small effort is a "porcelain piece" in the larger masterpiece of your child’s life. The heights await—keep climbing!
We are thrilled to share that Saint Joseph Academy has just been named a Newman Guide Recommended School by the Cardinal Newman Society! This prestigious designation places our school among a select group of faithful Catholic elementary and secondary schools across the country that are publicly committed to the highest standards of authentic Catholic education. The Newman Guide highlights schools that: Maintain a clear and vibrant Catholic identity Integrate the truths of the Catholic faith across every subject Prioritize the spiritual formation and moral growth of students Uphold fidelity to Church teaching in curriculum, policies, and community life Partner closely with parents as the primary educators of their children Provide regular access to the sacraments, especially weekly Mass and frequent Confession The Newman Guide recognition is a beautiful affirmation of the mission we share together: to form young men and women who love God, pursue truth and virtue, and are equipped to live their faith with courage and joy in today’s world. We are especially thankful for our dedicated faculty, staff, and—most of all—our families, whose trust, prayers, and partnership make this mission possible. You can learn more about the Newman Guide and see the full list of recommended schools at: https://cardinalnewmansociety.org/newman-guide/
Dear Parents and Families, As we begin Catholic Schools Week, I want to pause and express our profound gratitude for the journey we share together at Saint Joseph Academy. When you first chose Catholic education for your child, you made a decision that went far beyond academics—you entrusted us with something sacred. You chose to partner with us in forming not just students, but souls. Thank you for that trust and thank you for walking this path with us day after day. Preparing for Life Right now, in classrooms across our campus, your children are growing in remarkable ways. They're developing critical thinking skills, discovering their gifts, and learning what it means to serve others with compassion and selflessness. We're teaching them not just to succeed, but to lead Christ-centered lives of meaning and purpose, to see their talents as gifts meant to be shared, their knowledge as a tool for building up the common good, and their character as the foundation for everything they'll become. But we know this formation doesn't happen in isolation. You are their first and most influential teachers. The virtues we reinforce at school—kindness, integrity, perseverance, courage—take root because you model them at home. The works of mercy we undertake echo the generosity you demonstrate. The respect for human dignity we teach finds its deepest expression in the love you show your children each day. Forming for Heaven Even more importantly, we share a mission that transcends this world. Together, we're united in faith and community, forming your children for their ultimate destination: eternal life with God. Every religion class, every prayer before class, every moment we pause to acknowledge Christ's presence among us is oriented toward this magnificent end. We're not just helping students pass exams; we're helping them fall in love with the One who made them and who calls them by name. This week, as we celebrate all that makes Catholic education distinctive, we're also looking ahead with hope. The seeds being planted now, seeds of faith, wisdom, and virtue, will bear fruit in ways we may never fully see. Some will bloom in college classrooms and career choices. Others will flourish in future families and communities. And ultimately, by God's grace, they will bear fruit for eternity. You are irreplaceable in this mission. Your partnership, your prayers, and your witness make all the difference. Thank you for choosing this path, for walking it with faith and commitment, and for trusting us to help form the hearts and minds of those you love most. May this Catholic Schools Week be a reminder of the hopeful work we do together, and may God continue to bless our students, our families, and our school community. With gratitude and thanks, Mark Kalpakgian President
