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Getting StartedThank 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. At St. Matthew's we believe 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, St. Matthew's Episcopal Day School offers a rigorous, academically excellent, traditional course of study reinforced by Christian principles. Our program provides individual attention and a compassionate, supportive environment. We are convinced that a student's family plays an important role in the education process; therefore, a high level of family participation in School activities is expected. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to welcoming you to St. Matthew's in the near future.  Linda Handalian Director of Admissions  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 2008 - 2009 school year will be available beginning September 4, 2007. • Please note: The School accepts late applications year round for classes where space is available. How to Apply• The first thing you will want to do is visit our campus by attending one of our scheduled Thursday School tours. These informal tours provide an overview of the whole program (preschool through eighth grade), allow you to sit in on classes, speak with parents and students and offer the opportunity to ask the questions you need answered. • Complete the application. Applications are available online or through the mail - call the admission office (342-5436, ext. 205) Request financial aid information if needed. • Enclose the $100 application fee. Application fee waiver is available upon request. • Give appropriate teacher recommendation forms to current teacher with a stamped envelope addressed to St. Matthew's Episcopal Day School Admission Office. • Submit school records request form to appropriate current school office for release of records to St. Matthew's. • Note the application and financial aid deadline of February 1, 2008.  Assessment• ISEE testing for students entering grades 5 - 8 on Saturday, January 12, 2008. 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 in the winter. • Kindergarten evaluations scheduled for Saturday, February 9, 2008 and are scheduled by the Admission Office in the winter. Campus Visit• Arrange for a campus visit on one of our regularly scheduled Thursday morning school tours by calling the admission office at 342-5436, ext. 205. • Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Admission Open House scheduled for Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 7:00 pm. Adults only please. Financial Aid• The purpose of financial assistance is to help families who would not otherwise have the resources to attend St. Matthew's. • Financial assistance grants are available to students in Kindergarten through Grade 8. 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 aid 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
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