Will my child be able to get into schools like Mounds Park and St. Paul Academy in 9th grade?
Having talked at length with admissions directors from Mounds Park Academy and St. Paul Academy, students from small alternative schools (Waldorf & Montessori in particular) have excellent reputations. “We have found that Montessori students are very good at making connections with other adults, and that goes along way in easing their transition into a large school.” She also added that students from these schools are found to be creative, confident, and have a wide variety of extra-curricular interests, all of which demonstrates “a well-rounded and enthusiastic student.” Roughly 25 percent of the students that make up SPAs ninth grade class come from the outside. Here is a rundown of the application process, in no particular order: P Teacher recommendation P Transcripts (either narrative or graded or both) P 8th grade standardized test scores P All students interview and spend half day on campus We will do everything we can to assist you in the process of selecting your child’s high s
