ADMISSION CALENDAR September 2, 2008 Applications Available November 15 Admission Open House Preschool - 8th Grade 10am - 1pm January 10, 2009 ISEE Testing, Grades 5 - 8 January 13, 2009 Admission Open House Preschool - 8th Grade 7- 8pm January 30, 2009 Application Filing Deadline (for first round of decisions) Financial Aid Filing Deadline February 7, 2009 Kindergarten Evaluations March 19, 2009 Decision Letters Mailed SCHOOL TOURS Fall 2008/Winter 2009 Thursday mornings 8:15 - 10:15am Tour Schedule: September 11, 18 & 25 October 2, 16 & 30 November 6, 13 & 20 December 4 & 11 January 8,15, 22 & 29 PLEASE CALL THE ADMISSION OFFICE AT 650-342-5436 ext.205 TO SCHEDULE A TOUR

Getting Started

Thank you for your interest in St. Matthew's Episcopal Day School. As a parent, you have a choice and the opportunity to choose a school that is right for your child. Our goal at St. Matthew's is to help parents with this selection process and to make the best possible match for the student and the School.

St. Matthew's Episcopal Day School believes that a truly educated person is one who grows spiritually, academically, morally, culturally and physically to the full extent of his or her individual capabilities. In order to provide a solid foundation for life-long learning, the School offers a rigorous, academically enriched, traditional course of study reinforced by Christian principles. Our program provides individual attention within a compassionate, supportive learning environment. Each student's family plays an important role in the education process; therefore, a high level of family participation in School activities is expected.

We look forward to welcoming you to St. Matthew's in the near future.

When to Apply

• The admission process for enrollment in the next school year runs from September through March of the previous year, with decision letters mailed in mid-March.

• Applications for the 2009 - 2010 school year will be available beginning September 2, 2008.

• Please note: The School accepts late applications year round for classes where space is available. To learn about availability for September 2008, call 650-342-5436, ext. 205.

How to Apply

• Visit the School by attending one of the scheduled Thursday morning tours. These informal tours provide an overview of the whole school (preschool through eighth grade), the opportunity to speak with parents and students and close with a question and answer format with the Head of School and Director of Admission.

• Complete the application. Applications are available online or by mail. Please remember to enclose the $100 application fee.

• Provide current teachers with the appropriate teacher recommendation forms with a stamped envelope addressed to St. Matthew's Episcopal Day School Admission Office.

• Submit Transcript Request form to your child's current school office for release of records/report cards to St. Matthew's.

• Note the application and financial aid deadline of January 30, 2009.

Financial Assistance

St. Matthew's offers need-based financial assistance to students in grades Kindergarten to 8th grade. Financial assistance information can be requested through the Business Office, 650-342-5436, ext. 212.

• Grant allocation is based on the availability of financial aid resources from the School, adherence to deadlines and the SSS (Student and School Services) report of parental ability to contribute. See link below.

• All financial assistance is based on financial need; need is based on the income and assets of both parents.

• All grants are for one year; grants must be reapplied for each year by all parents.

Admission decisions and financial aid decisions are made independently; applying for financial assistance will not affect the admission decision.

http://www.nais.org/financialaid/sss/
Student Support Services
PO Box 6662
Princeton, NJ 08541-6662
Phone (609) 771-7770

Assessment

• ISEE testing for students entering grades 5 - 8 will take place on Saturday, January 10, 2009. Applicants must register with Educational Records Bureau at www.iseetest.org. St. Matthew's school code is 054141.

• Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten evaluation visits are scheduled by the Admission Office upon receipt of an application. Evaluations take place on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, beginning in January 2009.

• Kindergarten evaluations are scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2009 and applicants are scheduled by the Admission Office upon receipt of an application.

School Visit

• To participate in a Thursday morning School Tour, call the Admission Office at 342-5436, ext. 205.