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Transfer Student Admissions Policies Presentation of Mary Academy is a private, Catholic, college-preparatory high school serving 300 young women. The academic programs offered at the Academy are designed to cultivate the intellectual, emotional, creative, physical and aesthetic faculties of our students. Presentation of Mary Academy is a school that promotes "respect, support, and encouragement both in and out of the classroom and where the love of Christ is visible and evident." The staff and faculty of Presentation of Mary Academy are committed to offering students a quality education, based on the values of Jesus Christ. Each year, numerous applications for admission are received, making the acceptance process competitive and selective. Factors considered for admission are: · The Application (consists of): Eighth Graders must take this exam if applying to PMA for the 2005-2006 school year (Class of 2009) The Application Deadline for students applying to the Class of 2009 is December 31, 2004 Transfer Student Admissions Policies Students can transfer to Presentation of Mary Academy in the 9th, 10th, and 11th grade depending on the number of seats available in each class. Students cannot apply to transfer to PMA for their senior year of high school unless there are extenuating circumstances (example: moving from another state). Transfer students must complete the PMA application and meet Presentation of Mary Academy’s curriculum requirements. There is no entrance exam required as part of the application process; however, placement tests may be administered in the subject areas of math, science, and English in order to determine course levels (college-preparatory, honors, or advanced placement). Mid-year transfers cannot take place after second quarter is completed (January 21, 2004). If applying to PMA for the 2005-06 school year, the application deadline is June 29, 2005. For your convenience, download the Application and School Brochure Online (PDF): · Instructions Page Dowlonad Transcript Request (PDF) Presentation of Mary Academy Application Checklist Class of 2009 October 17, 2004 - Visit Presentation of Mary Academyís Open House anytime between 10:30 a.m. ñ 1:30 p.m. This is a† great time to tour the school, meet teachers and students, pick up an application, and register for the Entrance Exam! October 1st-31st 2004 - All month long students can register for the Scholastic Testing Service High School Placement Test by stopping by the Admissions Office or by e-mailing their full name, address, telephone number, and current school name to kfarringtonatpma@hotmail.com. Exam fee: $25.00 October-May - Interested students should make appointments to visit Presentation of Mary Academy for an entire school day.† Visiting students attend classes, meet teachers, and eat lunch with current PMA students! ìShadow Daysî are always very informative and a lot of fun! Shadow days take place throughout the months of October ñ May. November 1, 2004 - Applicants should be working on the PMA Application. The Transcript Request Form and Transcript Record Form should be given to a guidance counselor, principal, or eighth grade teacher to be completed and forwarded to the Presentation of Mary Academy Admissions Office. November 20, 2004 - The High School Entrance Exam is administered at OR December 11, 2004 - Presentation of Mary Academy.† Students must report to the Academy at 8:15 a.m. Testing will be completed by 12:00 p.m. (students choose one testing date) December 31, 2004 - Applications are due by this date. January 31, 2005 - Presentation of Mary Academyís admissions decision letters are mailed.† Studentsí applications must be complete to receive a decision letter.† The following must be on file in the Admissions Office ñ application, transcript, letters of recommendation, and Entrance Exam scores. February 15, 2005 - Students must let Presentation of Mary Academy know if they are attending PMA for the 2005-06 school year by sending their $150.00 non-refundable reservation fees to the Admissions Office.† Please contact Kelly Farrington in the Admissions Office at (978) 682-9391 ext. 108 with any questions or concerns. Download College Application Checklist (PDF) High School Placement Test (HSPT) Information Students currently in the eighth grade who are applying to Presentation of Mary Academy for the 2005-2006 academic year are required to take the High School Placement Test in order to be considered for admission to PMA’s Class of 2009. The 2004 High School Placement Test is being held on: · Saturday, November 20, 2005 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. · Saturday, December 11, 2004 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (students choose ONE testing date only) Ways to Register for the Test: OPTION I: During the months of October - November, students can register for the Scholastic Testing Service High School Placement Test (HSPT) by stopping by the Presentation of Mary Academy Admissions Office. OPTION II: A High School Placement Test registration packet can be mailed to your address by simply e-mailing the student’s full name, address, telephone number, and current school name to kfarringtonatpma@hotmail.com OPTION III: Register for the HSPT while touring Presentation of Mary Academy at our annual Open House on October 17, 2004. The hours of Open House are 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
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