The Admissions Process

We are excited that you and your family are considering St. Joan Antida High School (SJA), Milwaukee’s only all-girl International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Our high school promotes academic rigor, leadership development, and faith and service to others and Since 1954, our mission at SJA has been to help young women discover their potential and this 65+ year tradition continues with the possibility of having you and your family join our school community!

Below you will find the step-by-step admissions process for both incoming 9th graders (Freshwomen) and transfer students (grades 10 - 12).

Virtual Admissions Process

Incoming 9th graders (Freshwomen)

In the spirit of celebrating our all-girl environment, we refer to the young women in our 9th grade class as Freshwomen. Below is the admissions process for a current 8th grade student in order to gain acceptance and enroll at SJA for 9th grade:

STEP 1

Submit the 2020-2021 Application for Admission. Please be sure to include appropriate signatures, have the potential student complete the Admissions essay, and verify that the contact information from the student’s current school is accurate.

PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Friday, December 6, 2019

STEP 2

Register online for a Shadow Visit or Admissions Test Session.

Shadow Visit days are offered EVERY WEDNESDAY and can allow your student to experience a day as an SJA student while they shadow a current SJA Ambassador.

STEP 3

Following review of your application, a formal transcript request will be sent to your current school directly from the Office Of Admissions at SJA.

If you would like to supply SJA with these materials the following information will be included in the request and you can turn them in directly to Ruth Lopez, Director of Admissions at RLopez@saintjoanantida.org or via fax at (414) 272-3135.

Most recent 8th grade report card/progress report
Final 7th grade report card
Most recent standardized test scores
IEP or 504 Plan Information (if applicable)
Behavioral Report (form provided by SJA)
Attendance Report
Access Scores (if applicable)

STEP 4

A current 8th grade student applying for 9th grade must provide the following information and materials to SJA to complete the Admissions Process:

1. Completed Application

2. Admissions test scores

3. Academic Records

Once received, your materials are reviewed and assesses by the Admissions Committee. Following this evaluation, the Office of Admissions will provide you and your family with a determination of acceptance in the form of a letter.

FIRST ROUND ADMISSION DECISION NOTIFICATIONS:

Friday, December 20, 2019

Because the process of Admission is separate from actual Enrollment, all families that are accepted and looking to attend SJA are then required to schedule an Enrollment Meeting.

STEP 5

An Enrollment Meeting will be scheduled by The Office of Admissions following acceptance to SJA with School Administration. This 45-minute meeting will require you and your family to meet with our Principal in order to discuss your transition to high school.

Bi-lingual sessions are offered upon request.

NOTE: Once your Enrollment Meeting is complete, acceptance to SJA for the 2020 -2021 school year is granted; however, enrollment is contingent upon the completion of the Financial Aid/Scholarship Application.

Families are encouraged to apply for the Wisconsin/Milwaukee Parental Choice Program. This program is used to cover the cost of tuition and fees, and the application will be available for the 2020-2021 school year on Monday, February 3, 2020.

Transfer Students

We welcome students and families who wish to transfer to SJA as upperclasswomen. Because we provide a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum, we encourage interested families to begin the admissions process as soon as they are able. Below is the admissions process for students coming from 10th, 11th and 12th grades.

STEP 1

To ensure your application materials are properly reviewed, we encourage you to supply the Admissions Office with any academic transcripts or records you have on hand to determine eligibility for your student.

STEP 2

In addition to any documentation you may have, a formal request of student records will take place once your completed application and admissions essay is received. The following information will be included in this request:

Most recent grade report card/progress report
Final report card from last grade completed
Most recent Standardized Test Scores
IEP or 504 Plan Information (if applicable)
Behavioral Report (SJA provides form)
Attendance Report
Access Scores (if applicable)

STEP 3

Upon review of your application and academic records, The Office of Admissions will contact you to schedule your personalized appointment in which you and your family are invited to the campus for a tour and to have an open conversation about what life at SJA can look like for your learner.

STEP 4

Once the items mentioned above are received, we will contact you to complete your Enrollment Meeting with SJA Administration. This 45-minute meeting will allow for us to complete an evaluation of credits and information with the goal of building an school schedule for your daughter.

NOTE: Once your evaluation is complete, acceptance to SJA for the 2020 -2021 school year is granted, however enrollment is contingent upon the completion of the Financial Aid/Scholarship Application.

Families are encouraged to apply for the Wisconsin/Milwaukee Parental Choice Program. This program is used to cover the cost of tuition and fees and the application will be available for the 2020-2021 school year on Monday, February 3, 2020.