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Choosing the right school is one of the most significant decisions you'll make as a parent, and our goal is to make the process as smooth, informative, and stress-free as possible.
Our admissions process is designed for today's student-athletes, taking into account each family's academic, athletic, and personal goals. Our experienced Admissions Team will help you explore academic pathways, athletic development opportunities, and sport-specific programs so you can confidently determine whether The St. James Performance Academy is the right fit for your child.
Key Dates
Applicants for Mid-Year
(entering Second Semester)
- Apply through January 8; application and application fee, transcripts, teacher recommendations, interview, and Clarity financial aid application must be completed
- Decision Notification sent to families by January 22
- Enrollment Contracts due by January 29 (for families offered a spot)
*Student-Athletes must remain enrolled at their current school through the end of the first term for full academic credit transfer
*Applications received after January 8 will be considered for summer school or Fall 2027-2028.
Applicants for the 2027-2028 School Year
(entering August 2027)
- Apply through January 22; application and application fee, transcripts, teacher recommendations, interview, and Clarity financial aid application must be completed
- Decision Notification sent to families by February 22
- Enrollment Contracts due by March 5 (for families offered a spot)
*Applications received after January 22 will be considered on a rolling basis.
Ready to Join the STJ Academy Community?
We're excited to help your family take the next step. From your first inquiry through your child's first day on campus, our Admissions Team will provide personalized guidance and answer your questions along the way. Follow the steps below to begin your admissions journey. We look forward to welcoming your family to The St. James Performance Academy.
Submit Your Application
Apply for Financial Aid
If you are planning to apply for financial aid, complete the financial aid application in Clarity, and use school code 3451 to add The St. James Performance Academy to your application. A complete financial aid application must be received in Clarity for a family to be considered for tuition assistance.
Submit Transcript Reports, Test Scores & Teacher Recommendations
Transcript Reports: Submit final report cards and transcripts for the previous school year and for the current school year (most recent grading period). For high school and post-grad applicants, provide transcripts showing all high school coursework and credit. Test Scores: We require state-administered, standardized knowledge test results in mathematics, science and English language arts/literacy (e.g., SOL, MCAP, DC CAPE), if administered in the student’s current/previous school. Teacher Recommendation Forms: English, Math, Other
Attend a Virtual Student and Parent Interview
Attend a virtual student and parent interview with a member of the Academy admissions team (conducted online).
Attend an Athletic Evaluation
Attend a formal athletic evaluation with an STJ Academy coach for the sport that the candidate plays and is most interested in pursuing at the Academy.
After All Steps are Complete
After all steps are complete, the Admissions Committee will review your application for admissions and financial aid consideration and provide decision notification to your family (admissions decision types: Accept, Waitlist, or Deny).
Get in touch now to start your enrollment journey with STJ Academy.
Please note: All applicants must demonstrate a strong command of the English language verified by our standardized testing requirement. While we welcome applications from students from all over the world, we do not have an English as a Second Language (ESL) program.
The St. James Performance Academy does not discriminate in its admissions, or in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, or in access to or treatment in any other School-administered program on the basis of religion, race, color, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or any other protected category in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local laws.
The St. James Performance Academy is designed to make an Academy education possible for all families based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds. The St. James Performance Academy is proud to use the Clarity Application to determine a family’s level of financial need based on the information that families share in the application which includes assets, income, expenses, and debts.
