Thank you for considering Incarnate Word Academy! The curriculum at IWA provides academic credentials that are required by the best colleges and universities. Our goal is to promote and encourage the growth of the whole woman in a compassionate, nurturing and diverse environment.
Admission to IWA
Admission to IWA is based upon but not limited to the following factors:
· Standardized test scores
· Academic performance from grade 4-8
· Tardiness
Applying to IWA
The Catholic High School Application for admission is obtained from the elementary school's principal for those attending Catholic schools, from PSR (Parish School Religion) program directors, or by calling the general office at IWA.
Admissions Timeline
November 7, 2010 ~ High School Open House
Most high schools will conduct an Open House on this Sunday. Tours will be given and personnel will be available to answer questions. (Schedule posted at
http://www.archstl.org/)
November 16, 2010 ~ Applications Are Due
Eighth graders in Catholic elementary schools return completed application forms to their elementary school principals.
November 22, 2010 ~ Records Are Due
Elementary school principals send their eighth graders' applications and/or records to the first high school chosen. Records should include: (1) a copy of the student's cumulative record, including all final grades, standardized test results (including the 9/2003 ITBS/CogAT results), and diagnostic test results; (2) a copy of the report card for first quarter of eighth grade; (3) $3 for each applicant to that particular high school. No letters of recommendation are to be written by elementary principals or teachers. PSR Directors also send student records on this date.
January 18, 2011 ~ 1st Semester Report Cards
Elementary school principals send copies of first semester report cards to the first high schools chosen by their eighth graders. PSR Directors also send student records on this date.
January 24, 2011 ~ 2nd and 3rd Round Applications
If high schools cannot accept applicants, please forward their applications to the next school listed as soon as possible, but no later than January 25, so that the other schools can conduct their admissions procedures within the timeline. Please pass records along to the next school listed on the application even if you are quite sure the student will not be accepted at a given school.
February 4, 2011 ~ Acceptance and Non-Acceptance Letters Sent Out
High schools mail letters of acceptance and non-acceptance, postmarked by noon. When they arrive at the students' homes depends on the post offices serving the high schools and the applicants' homes.
High Schools will send notification to elementary principals and PSR Directors by e-mail on February 5. Elementary and PSR staffs are asked to keep the students' acceptance status confidential until the letters from the high schools arrive at the students' homes.
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