Prospective Students - Apply Now
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
We are delighted that you are considering The Academy of St. Matthias the Apostle School, a place where faith, learning, and community come together to help students grow. Begin the application process and learn more about admissions requirements, timelines, and next steps.
How To Apply
FOR NEW/PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS.
The Academy of St. Matthias the Apostle is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. We are grateful for your interest in our school for your child/children.
Please ensure you complete ALL FOUR steps below and submit all requested materials.
To begin the application process, please create an application account. From there, you will be instructed to create a login, password, and verify your email via a message to your email account.
2. CLICK TO START YOUR APPLICATION
You have the flexibility to log in and out of your application account without losing your data as it will autosave. There will be a green check mark for each section once you have completed all required fields.
Once all required fields of the application are complete, you must select "Review & Submit." You will then be instructed to pay the application fee of $50.
3. COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATION & PAY APPLICATION FEE
4. SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
In addition to the online application, please submit the following:
Copy of your child’s birth certificate
Baptismal Certificate or other Sacramental Certificates (where applicable)
Latest report card (Grades 1-8)
Pre-school progress report (Grade K)
Latest Standardized Test Results (if applicable)
Latest Educational/Developmental Test Results (speech, IEP, 504 Plan, etc.)
Your completed application will be promptly reviewed and you will be directed to complete the enrollment process.
ADMISSIONS GUIDELINES & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The Academy of St. Matthias the Apostle follows the Archdiocese of Washington and State of Maryland guidelines for students entering Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten.
To support appropriate placement and enrollment decisions, the Academy uses a combination of screening assessments, academic records, and family interviews.
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Children must:
Be three (3) years old by September 1
Be fully toilet trained
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Children must:
Be four (4) years old by September 1
Be fully toilet trained
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Children must:
Be five (5) years old by September 1
Admission to Kindergarten is based on:
Results from a Kindergarten Readiness Screening
A successful family/principal interview
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Children who turn five (5) years old by October 15 may be considered for early entrance on a limited, case-by-case basis.
Families interested in early entrance must contact the school office by January of the school year prior to enrollment.
Early entrance is granted to a very small number of students, as most academically advanced students thrive within our differentiated classrooms while remaining with their peer group to support healthy social development.
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Applicants for Grades 1–8 must submit:
Most recent report cards
Standardized test scores
Any applicable educational plans or evaluations (IEP, 504 Plan, ICAP, or private assessments)
Permanent records from the student’s previous school are required, including:
Academic records
Medical and immunization forms
Please note that students may not attend class until all required records are received and financial accounts are current.
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All newly admitted students are accepted on a trial basis to ensure a successful academic and social transition.
If concerns arise during this period that cannot be adequately addressed within the school’s resources, a family may be asked to reconsider enrollment.
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Non-Catholic students whose families support the mission, philosophy, and expectations of Catholic education at the Academy of St. Matthias the Apostle are considered for admission on a space-available basis.
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Registration for new families relocating into the area may be accepted throughout the school year, based on space availability.