Anonymous wrote:OP probably is waiting until 10th since 9th grade admissions are closed already

They are late, but at this point an exception could possibly be made. They should contact admissions ASAP.

For 10th - you need to look to Catholics - unless there is something that is a major hook for your child.

"Lots of hobbies" is not a hook.
Nationally ranked Speedskater (I am making this up) might do it. At 10th grade, the spots are for people who are moving to DC - or who are going to get the school positive press

Anonymous wrote:STA will take 0-2 kids for 10th but they are kids moving from out-of-town and/or kids of VIPs and/or pivotal sports recruits (i.e. a quarterback).
I'm sorry. St. Anselm's is a great school!

That’s what we were told when DC was WL for 9th - only openings for 10th are for unusual circumstances.

Anonymous wrote:Why wait until 10th?

Admissions are closed.

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Anonymous wrote:Most of the St. Anselms US kids can manage to transfer to a local Catholic parochial school if needed. That’s the most realistic landing place, but you can always apply to St Albans too.

Are there any parochial high schools? I thought a parochial school was, by definition, affiliated with a specific parish. I can’t think of any around here.

For boys or co-ed catholic high schools, here are the ones I know of.
SAAS
GCHS
Heights
Good Counsel
DeMatha
SJC
DJO
BI
PVI

Georgetown Prep

Archbishop Carroll

OP probably is waiting until 10th since 9th grade admissions are closed already

STA will take 0-2 kids for 10th but they are kids moving from out-of-town and/or kids of VIPs and/or pivotal sports recruits (i.e. a quarterback).
I'm sorry. St. Anselm's is a great school!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most of the St. Anselms US kids can manage to transfer to a local Catholic parochial school if needed. That’s the most realistic landing place, but you can always apply to St Albans too.

Are there any parochial high schools? I thought a parochial school was, by definition, affiliated with a specific parish. I can’t think of any around here.

For boys or co-ed catholic high schools, here are the ones I know of.
SAAS
GCHS
Heights
Good Counsel
DeMatha
SJC
DJO
BI
PVI

Georgetown Prep

Anonymous wrote:Most of the St. Anselms US kids can manage to transfer to a local Catholic parochial school if needed. That’s the most realistic landing place, but you can always apply to St Albans too.

Are there any parochial high schools? I thought a parochial school was, by definition, affiliated with a specific parish. I can’t think of any around here.

For boys or co-ed catholic high schools, here are the ones I know of.
SAAS
GCHS
Heights
Good Counsel
DeMatha
SJC
DJO
BI
PVI

I have an 8th grader too. Why aren’t you applying for 9th like everyone else?

Most of the St. Anselms US kids can manage to transfer to a local Catholic parochial school if needed. That’s the most realistic landing place, but you can always apply to St Albans too.

Not at all likely.

The answer is not likely at all. Not sure why you have this plan but you should instead be planning to stay put.

Why wait until 10th?

My son is a current student at Saint Anselms with about average grades. He has a lot of hobbies and does a lot in his free time. Currently in 8th grade and we are looking to get him into Albans for 10th. How likely would he be to get in?