Apply to Saint Mary’s
For one hundred years, parents like you have trusted Saint Mary’s to form their children in the Catholic intellectual and faith traditions. We are honored that you are considering our school.
Application Process
We offer many fun and exciting experiences for middle school students to explore life at Saint Mary’s.
We invite you to visit us and take the next steps towards becoming a Knight!
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Step 1
Complete the online application.
Create an account and login to begin the application process.
Step 2
Download and submit any applicable supplemental forms and documents:
Incoming Freshmen:Incoming freshmen need to print a copy of the transcript request, principal recommendation, and teacher recommendations, and deliver them to their grade school administrator. Download forms here
Transfer Students: For prospective students to transfer an unofficial school transcript and recommendation form from the Principal, counselor, or school administrator must also be submitted to the Admissions Office. Download form here
Step 3
Incoming Freshmen: Sign up for HSPT Prep Class (optional)
In order to prepare students for the HSPT, Saint Mary’s offers two Saturday preparation days to familiarize students with the test itself. Students will take small portions of the test and review those sections in order to learn mathematics and English content, test taking techniques, and time management skills. Each student will attend two sessions each Saturday, one for mathematics (2 hours) and one for language arts (2 hours) with a 15 minute break between the two sessions. Though some essential content is repeated in both Saturday sessions, different content will be covered. Students who take the classes will be better prepared to perform at the highest level on the test and to be placed in the appropriate courses upon enrollment to Saint Mary’s.
An informational email will be sent out with further details. Please contact Mary Pivonka at 602-251-2515 or mpivonka@smknights.org for additional information.
HSPT Prep Class – December 5, 2020 from 8 am- 12:15 pm; sign in begins at 7:30 am, class begins at 8 am.
HSPT Prep Class – December 12, 2020 from 8 am- 12:15 pm; sign in begins at 7:30 am, class begins at 8 am.
The class costs $30/student for one or $50/student for two. You may pay either online prior to the class or in person on the day of your class (cash or credit card only).
Step 4
Incoming Freshmen: Sign up for and take the HSPT
The two High School Placement Tests (H.S.P.T.) will be proctored at St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Piper Hall on January 9, 2021, and a make-up exam on January 23, 2021. Check-in will begin at 7:30 am; the test will begin promptly at 8:00 am and will end around 11:20am. The H.S.P.T. will cover Language Arts, Math and Catholic Religion. The cost of the test is $50. You may pay either online prior to the class or in person on the day of your class (cash or credit card only). Please contact Mary Pivonka at 602-251-2515 or mpivonka@smknights.org for additional information.
**Students only need to take the HSPT once, at any of the six Catholic high schools in Phoenix.**
**If your student needs extra time for the HSPT or other accommodations, please submit documentation (IEP, 504 Plan or Student Support Plan) two weeks prior to the test date.**
The High School Placement Test is part of the application process. The cost of the test is $50.
HSPT Exam – January 9, 2021 from 8 am – 11:20 am
Check in begins at 7:30 a.m. in Piper Lobby.
The test begins promptly at 8:00 a.m.
HSPT Make-up Exam – January 23, 2021 from 8 am – 11:20 am
Check in begins at 7:30 a.m. in Piper Lobby.
The test begins promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Step 5
Student Interviews
Student Interviews will be scheduled once the online portion of the application is submitted. These applications will be reviewed by the admission’s committee after all steps are complete.
For more information, please contact the Director of Admissions, Mary Pivonka, at Mpivonka@smknights.org or (602) 251-2515.
Para asistencia en español comunícate con Jacquie Kennedy, Directora de Reclutamiento, a jkennedy@smknights.org o al (602)251-2315.
