Presentation of Mary Academy is a private, Catholic, college-preparatory high school. The academic programs offered at the Academy are designed to cultivate the intellectual, emotional, creative, physical and aesthetic faculties of our students. Presentation of Mary Academy is a school that promotes "respect, support, and encouragement both in and out of the classroom and where the love of Christ is visible and evident." The staff and faculty of Presentation of Mary Academy are committed to offering students a quality education, based on the values of Jesus Christ.
Each year, numerous applications for admission are received, making the acceptance process competitive and selective. The application consists of the following: The Application * Essay/Short Answer Section
* 7th Grade Transcript/1st quarter 8th Grade Transcript
* Teacher Recommendation Form
* Administrator Recommendation Form
* The High School Placement Test**
**The High School Placement Test is only to be taken by current 8th graders applying for a seat in Presentation of Mary Academy's Class of 2015. Class of 2015 Application Deadline:December 29, 2010 Presentation of Mary Academy Application ChecklistClass of 2015October 17, 2010Visit Presentation of Mary Academy's Open House anytime between 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. This is a great time to tour the school, meet teachers and students, pick up an application, and register for the Entrance Exam! October 1st-31st, 2009All month long, students can register for the Scholastic Testing Service High School Placement Test by stopping by the Admissions Office or by e-mailing their full name, address, telephone number, and current school name to our Director of Admissions, Mrs. Jane Danahy-Foss at
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Exam fee: $25.00 October 2010 - May 2011Interested students should make appointments to visit Presentation of Mary Academy for an entire school day. Visiting students attend classes, meet teachers, and eat lunch with current PMA students! Shadow Days are always very informative and lots of fun! Shadow days take place throughout the months of October - May. November 1, 2010Applicants should be working on the PMA Application. The Transcript Request Form and Transcript Record Form should be given to a guidance counselor, principal, or eighth grade teacher to be completed and forwarded to the Presentation of Mary Academy Admissions Office. November 13, 2010 and December 11, 2010The High School Entrance Exam is administered at Presentation of Mary Academy. Students must report to the Academy at 8:15 a.m. Testing will be completed by 12:00 p.m. (students choose one testing date only) December 29, 2010Applications and financial aid applications to FACTS tuition aid are due by this date. February 1, 2011Decision letters are mailed on this date. Students’ applications must be complete to receive a decision letter. The following must be on file in the Admissions Office: application, transcript, letters of recommendation, and high school placement test scores. High School Placement Test Information (HSPT)
Students currently in the eighth grade who are applying to Presentation of Mary Academy for the 2011-2012 academic year are required to take the High School Placement Test in order to be considered for admission to PMA’s Class of 2015.
The 2010 High School Placement Test is being administered at Presentation of Mary Academy on:
* Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
* Saturday, December 11, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(students choose ONE testing date only)
At PMA we guarantee a familiar classroom environment for testing. Never more than 15 students in a room! Ways to Register for the Test:
OPTION I:
During the months of October & November, students can register for the Scholastic Testing Service High School Placement Test (HSPT) by stopping by the Presentation of Mary Academy Admissions Office. OPTION II: A High School Placement Test registration packet can be mailed to your address by simply e-mailing the student’s full name, address, telephone number, and current school name to our Director of Admissions, Mrs. Jane Danahy-Foss at
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OPTION III:Register for the HSPT while touring Presentation of Mary Academy at our annual Open House on October 17, 2010. The hours of Open House are 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Come check us out!Experience a day in the life of a student at Presentation of Mary Academy!Spend a day shadowing at PMA!Visitors will:· Attend Classes · Meet our students · Meet our teachers · Eat lunch in our cafeteria · Be a PMA student for the day!To take part in the PMA shadowing program, please call the Admissions Office at (978) 682-9391 ext. 108. |
