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ADMISSIONS C.H.A.T. SESSIONS

COME. HEAR. ASK. TELL.

Join us for one of these informal gatherings and find answers to your questions.

    COME…to Priory’s campus and learn more about our traditions and heritage.

    HEAR…from parents, students, faculty and alumni about our curriculum and programs.

    ASK…about what matters most to you and learn about the Admissions process.

    TELL…us about your son and begin to determine if Priory is a good “fit.”

Please join Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 11:30 a.m.

Please join us! RSVP to 314-434-3690 x101 is appreciated but not required.  

  • Both parents and students welcome. The program should last a little more than an hour and refreshments will be served. We are happy to include a campus tour if the schedule permits.
  • All “C.H.A.T. Sessions” will be held in the Switzer House on the Priory campus, just west of the Junior School.
  • For directions, call Admissions at (314) 434-3690 x101 or click here.

OTHER IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES

SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMISSION TEST (SSAT)
    Saturday, January 5, 2013
    8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
    Hosted by Saint Louis Priory School
    Grade Five to Twelve Applicants (Standard Testing ONLY)
    Alternative dates are available at other independent schools

Admission Application Deadline
    Friday, January 18, 2013

Financial Aid Application Deadline
    Friday, January 18, 2013
    Further details on Financial Aid requirements and deadlines
    are available from the Priory Admissions Office

Notification Date
    Admission Decision Letters Mailed Thursday, March 14, 2013

Enrollment Contract Return Deadline
    Friday, April 5, 2013

General Admissions Campus Map

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Message from the Headmaster

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Thank you for your interest in Saint Louis Priory School,
and in learning what it takes to Be a Rebel.

Father Linus

Who are "the Rebels?" The Rebels are more than the approximately 425 boys at Priory; our parents must be given due credit as Rebels themselves for they form the matrix that supports these boys. Rebel parents share traditional values they wish to foster in their sons, boys who carry a little bit of a rebellious spirit that needs to be tempered, formed and honed.
 
Our skilled teachers are also Rebels, many of whom were once Rebels themselves. At heart, all our teachers are rebels with a cause, for they chose the noble profession of teaching so as to help form strong, independent men.
 
Finally, the most rebellious of the Rebels are the holy monks. They have chosen an uncommon life, a life of prayer in service to the Church through which they champion the causes of Truth and Love. In their zeal for Jesus Christ, the monks labor for the Rebel cause. They serve Priory boys now and have committed to this campus, this monastery, to be here always to serve Rebel alumni and their families.
 
I invite you to visit us...and Be a Rebel.
 
PAX
Father Linus Dolce, Ph.D.
Headmaster
 

How To Apply

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THINKING ABOUT PRIORY?


Making Your Way Through The Application Process: A Guide For Parents And Students

We recognize that there are anxious moments as a parent as you stare over a blank application form or prepare to send their child off to a “foreign” school for a campus visit. Perhaps you wished, as have many parents before you, that there was someone who could give you the inside scoop and tell you how the process works, what to do in a handful of tense situations and what each individual school is looking for in a student.

Our “Thinking About Priory?” booklet is our attempt to do just that for parents like you who are considering our School for your son. Think of it as your “How To Apply To Priory” guidebook that leads you through the process and helps you understand more about our School, what we are seeking in a candidate and, most importantly, whether Priory is a good fit for your son.

What we want for each boy who comes to look at Priory is really rather simple: We want your son to be HAPPY and SUCCESSFUL. What’s more, we truly hope that he can find that happiness and success at Priory.  But we also know that Priory isn’t the right spot for every boy. We consider it our distinct privilege to help you sift through the information, give you whatever guidance we can and help you to make the most informed decision possible.  

In the end, we place our trust in Christ, relying on Him to direct us all, and confident that He will bring to fruition His will for each young man who stands excitedly on the threshold of his future, eagerly waiting to fulfill his full potential as a child of God. Through it all, please be assured of our prayers.  

Please click HERE if you would like a copy of this helpful and informative booklet.

 

Early Decision (5th Graders)

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THE EARLY DECISION PROGRAM
(FOR CURRENT FIFTH GRADERS)

Saint Louis Priory School is ever mindful of the stress and pressure inherent in the Secondary School application process, for parent and student alike. We recognize that as you begin to investigate educational options, there is a need both to plan in advance for this substantial commitment and to feel secure in the knowledge that you have found a good fit for your son’s school environment.

With this in mind, the School instituted an Early Decision Program several years ago which allows a Fifth Grade student to apply to the School, be evaluated and, providing he meets Priory’s admission standards, to be offered enrollment for his Seventh Grade year. It is worth noting that this option is best suited for the boy who views Priory as his “first” choice for Seventh Grade, not necessarily for a student who intends to apply to other schools during his Sixth Grade year.

In this Early Decision Program, applicants are evaluated by the Admissions Committee using current admissions requirements, which includes a school visit, an interview, submission of SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) exam scores, a completed application, a review of transcripts and previous standardized test scores, and receipt of recommendations from the applicant’s current school. The normal admissions time line is followed with the notification of status being made in mid-March. If a student is offered enrollment for his Seventh Grade year and wishes to enroll in Saint Louis Priory School, a $1,000 nonrefundable deposit is required and will be applied towards his first year tuition. A final enrollment contract for the Seventh Grade will be sent and will be due in early February preceding entry. This enrollment is contingent upon the successful completion of the student’s Sixth Grade academic program and a continued record of good citizenship. The School reserves the right to rescind the offer of enrollment at any time in cases of unsatisfactory performance or behavior.

As the School is seeking to identify and to attract the most highly qualified boys, a somewhat higher standard of admission is employed. As a result, a boy who applies for the program and whose admission is “deferred” is strongly encouraged to apply again in his Sixth Grade year. To allow for boys applying during their Sixth Grade year, only a portion of the class will be enrolled through the Early Decision Program.  

While financial aid applications are accepted from families of Early Decision Program candidates, any aid for which a family might qualify at the time of this Early Decision evaluation is subject to change pending an additional evaluation of a family’s financial situation in the winter preceding the student’s entry.

The deadline for completing the application, interview and campus visit for the
Early Decision Program is Friday, January 18, 2013.

For more information on this program please contact the Saint Louis Priory School Admissions Office.

Phone: (314) 434-3690 ext. 101  •  E-Mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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