Admissions

Please call our Admissions Office for any inquiries about Admissions and remaining availability for the 2023-2024 school year(limited spots remain). Call today! 330-460-7318.

2024-2025- As of January 31, 2024 we have waiting lists for Kindergarten and several other classes.

Annual Priority and Early Admissions Eligibility: Saint Ambrose School and Littlest Angels Preschool

The following families will be given priority enrollment consideration to Saint Ambrose School and Littlest Angels Preschool in the below order. ( Priority Enrollment Opens EVERY JANUARY TO THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS)

  1. Current Saint Ambrose School students and siblings.**
  2. Current Littlest Angels Preschool families.***
  3. Registered members of Saint Ambrose Parish.
  4. Registered members of Saint Colette Parish.
  5. Out of parish enrollment opens in February and is based on remaining availability and considered in order of receipt.

Age Eligibility
Students who are five (5) years old by August 1st or age-eligible to attend Saint Ambrose School All-Day Kindergarten. Preschool Students must be 3 years old by August 1st and completely potty trained.

  • 2024-2025 Priority Enrollment Opens Wednesday at 12am Midnight, January 10, 2024 (parish members and school families)
  • 2024-2025 Open Enrollment Begins February 14, 2023 (outside of our parish and school families)
  • Please contact the Admissions office for any interest and availability for the 2023-2024 school year prior to completing an online application. Admissions@StASchool.us

PRESCHOOL AND K-8 APPLICATIONS ARE ONLINE ONLY; BOTH ARE ACCESSED BY CREATING AN ACCOUNT IN THE DIGITAL ACADEMY!

ENROLLMENT LINK FOR 2024-2025 OPENS ONLINE ANNUALLY IN JANUARY FOR PRESCHOOL AND FOR K-8.
We typically have a waitlist that generates very quickly for Kindergarten each year. All the below steps will be completed within the ONLINE registration portal through Digital Academy.

  1. CREATE AN ACCOUNT IN DIGITAL ACADEMY AND COMPLETE AN ENROLLMENT APPLICATION.
    -Add New Prospective Student(s).
    -Add Family Information.
    -Pay the Registration Fee ($100 before by January 31st; $150 beginning February 1, and thereafter per student, Non-Refundable).-Receive a confirmation email that registration is complete.
  2. -NEW FAMILIES SCHEDULE A MEETING WITH PRINCIPAL CINADR.
    You will be contacted to schedule a New Prospective Parent Interview with Principal Cinadr (PRESCHOOL-7). Incoming new students in grades 6-8 are also required to attend. 8th Grade transfer admission is by special consideration only.
  3. RECEIVE AND COMPLETE TUITION AGREEMENT FORMS.
    Families are required to complete and return tuition agreements within 2 weeks to retain admissions spots.
  4. APPLY FOR EDCHOICE SCHOLARSHIP (K-8) . Please visit our Scholarships page HERE for information and deadlines. Please ensure completed registration is submitted PRIOR to applying for any scholarships. We strongly encourage every family to apply for EdChoice first, and any scholarships you may also qualify for. Even if you have not previously applied for scholarships, many changes in recent legislation have provided further opportunity for scholarships for families.
  5. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID AND ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS IF NEEDED(K-8). Please ensure completed registration submitted prior to applying for financial aid to avoid delays in the financial aid process, and to secure a class placement or waiting list placement. Click HERE to visit the tuition page with financial aid information.
  6. CONFIRMATION OF ACCEPTANCE AND WAITING LIST BY MAIL.
    We will contact you to confirm admission to the school and or waitlist status after the new family meetings have been completed. Those who apply during priority enrollment will have admission letters mailed annually in late March.

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP CONFIRMATION DURING SUMMER MONTHS (K-8).

NEW FAMILY WELCOME INFORMATION PROVIDED.
This includes supply, uniform(K-8), transportation(K-8), calendar, Orientation, summer activities and camps and all necessary information. www.SaintAmbroseSchool.us/back-to-school

MAP TESTING PRIOR TO ATTENDING
Incoming New Students in grades 1-8 without previous MAP testing information will need to attend a scheduled testing date during Summer on dates set prior to the first day of school.

CLASS ASSIGNMENTS
Class and Teacher Assignments are provided via email.
Preschool and Kindergarten- early June.
Grades 1-8- early August.

2024-2025 Admissions Timeline Preschool-8th Grad

All application/registration materials are date/ time stamped upon online submission.

November 5, 2023– Fall Open House For Prospective Families. 10am-12:30pm both preschool and K-8 campuses.

November 15, 2023– Kindergarten Information Night-Learn more about our program and meet the teachers! VIRTUAL EVENT BY RSVP

November 30, 2023– Preschool Information Night-Learn more about our LAPS program and meet the teachers! VIRTUAL EVENT BY RSVP

November 30, 2023– HSP Middle School Information Night- Meet the faculty and learn more about 6th-8th Grade at Saint Ambrose School! VIRTUAL EVENT BY RSVP

January 10, 2024WINTER ENROLLMENT KICK-OFF ONLINE . Priority Enrollment begins for current Saint Ambrose School and Preschool Families, Saint Ambrose Parishioners and Saint Colette Parishioners-Preschool and Grades K- 8 will ENROLL ONLINE **

January 10, 2024PRIORITY ENROLLMENT BEGINS for parish members.

January 2024- If Financial Aid is needed (Available for Grades K-8 Only) Please apply early to ensure timely processing and notification prior to payment plan responsibilities which begin annually in July.

January 31, 2024-Deadline for Priority Enrollment.**

February 2024– Complete your tuition agreement within 14 days of receiving it to confirm your admissions completion. Please apply for financial aid and scholarships after successfully submitting an online enrollment application. Please apply for EdChoice Scholarships first. Apply for any additional scholarships for grades K-8 once Enrollment is complete if needed.

February 14, 2023– Open Enrollment begins based on remaining space and availability, first come first served.

**First priority guaranteed to all current Saint Ambrose School and Preschool families through January 31, each year.

*** While priority consideration for kindergarten is granted to families attending Littlest Angels Preschool, it DOES NOT guarantee admission to Saint Ambrose School K-8.

****If we should be unable to accommodate you due to our space limitations, your registration fee may be refunded by written request.

March , 2024– Acceptance and Waitlist letters postmarked and mailed via USPS to families with early enrollment and completed interviews. (Preschool-8th grade)

March 25-April 1, 2024- Saint Ambrose School Closed for Easter Break. (Preschool-8th Grade)

April 2023- IA team will be contacting all families to confirm receipt of Acceptance and or Waitlist letters and placement.

Spring-Summer 2024– Late Enrollment and Interviews will continue as space allows.

August – Kindergarten Parent Orientation and School Supply Drop-off(mandatory parent only meeting)

August – Back To School Spirit Sunday Family Mass and Picnic.

August 2024 – First Day of School for the school year. TBD

All dates tend to occur annually on or about the same day. All dates are subject to change.

For any admissions questions, to have enrollment forms sent to you and or to schedule a personal tour please contact our Admissions Office at 330-460-7318 or admissions@STASchool.us. We are happy to assist!

Tours are provided during the summer by request. Please reach our IA team to schedule. 330-460-7318.

Transfer Student Policy
All transfer admissions are subject to the approval of the Principal and based on criteria that include acceptable school records in academic, psychological, attendance and conduct matters. Transfer admissions are also based on space availability. The Saint Ambrose School administration holds the right to require specific assessments for entrance into its academic program. All transfer students are accepted on probationary status for the first interim period or longer if necessary to assess whether or not the school program will best support the student’s learning and development. For current year application forms and transfer availability please contact our Admissions department at 330-460-7318 or Admissions@StASchool.us.

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