Admissions
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MONTFORT ACADEMY ADMISSIONS WELCOME Thank you for your interest in applying to The Montfort Academy. We are actively seeking students who are able and willing to do college preparatory work and are open to a unique approach to Catholic education in the classical tradition. If you are interested in applying to the Academy, please contact us to obtain information and to schedule a visit. We believe that a visit to the Academy is an excellent way to get familiar with our students and faculty. I. APPLICATION PROCEDURE The (You can download the application below.) APPLICATION CHECK LIST
For individual appointments: It is helpful to our staff if you call the school in advance to let us know you are coming. Please come once or as many times as you like. II. UPCOMING EVENTS A. Montfort Information Nights In addition to our Open House many of our parents offer to host Montfort Information Nights in their homes as a way to provide prospective students and their parents with an informal setting for learning more about the academy. Students from the school often attend these events in order to provide incoming students with their own perspective as to what they may expect upon admission. Please contact the B. The Renaissance Invitational Program for Prospective Students Montfort's Renaissance Invitational Program is a series of unique Saturday morning seminars designed to introduce 6-8th grade students to the value of a classical education. Each series is taught by experts and professionals in their respective fields. Previous topics in this academic experience have included Astronomy, Debate & Rhetoric, the Military (complete with actual cadet drills!), Athletics, Art, Music, Law, History, Latin, Chemistry, Chess, Photography, Philosophy, Paintball, and Religion, as well as field trips to places like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Cloisters, and a local winery. The Renaissance Invitational is also a good way for prospective students and their families to familiarize themselves with The Montfort Academy. It is truly a rare and unique academic experience. Ask about our special Renaissance Invitational Program for first-time students. With a recommendation from your child's principal, your child can receive a scholarship for the first class he or she attends. For more information, please call, write, or e-mail the Co-Director of Admissions, Mrs. Concetta Pilsner III. TACHS Process THE Refer to the TACHS Information website for detailed information about registering and preparing for the TACHS examination (www.tachsinfo.com). The basic steps follow: A. Obtain a copy of the TACHS Information Handbook. Copies are available at The Montfort Academy. B. Register for the exam via Internet, telephone, or mail. (Deadlines: Oct 7th by mail; Oct 22nd via the Internet.) C. Write The Montfort Academy as one of your three high schools choices on Admit Card before the day of testing. The (Parents must sign card.) D. Take the practice test in back of TACHS Student Handbook. Out of State Students Out of state students are also encouraged but not required to take the TACHS examination. These students and others who may be unable to take the TACHS examination may also be considered for admission to The Montfort Academy by filling out a If you have any questions, you may contact us at admissions@themontfortacademy.org or contact: Mrs. Concetta Pilsner Co-Director of Admissions |
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