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Admissions

How To Apply

Applying to the St. Jerome Institute is a simple, three-step process. First, fill out an online admission and financial aid form through TADS. Second, submit your transcript, letters of recommendation, and student essay. Finally, schedule an interview with our headmaster. 

Refer to the step-by-step instructions and important deadlines below and get started on your application today!

Join us for Shadow Days this Fall!

We are offering on campus tours and shadow days for Fall 2021. 

Sign up for a Shadow Day on our Appointment Calendar

Shadow days are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30am-2:30pm by appointment. Students should wear their school uniform and pack a lunch. Students should be prepared for a brief interview with our headmaster (to fulfill the interview requirement for admission) by preparing to talk about why they are interested in St. Jerome Institute, as well as their academic and social life. 

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Why Study at SJI?

When we stand in the presence of a powerful sculpture or gaze through the eyepiece of a telescope and see a distant nebula, there is an extended moment of awe when we are transfixed with wonder. The desire to understand what we see, to know its story, prompts us to ask questions and seek answers. At SJI, we strive to recreate this moment, to ask these questions, and to know these stories in every subject we teach. From the epic tales of Odysseus and Beowulf to the quiet heroism of Walter Ciszek in Soviet Russia, from the deceptive simplicity of counting to the surprising complexity of the natural logarithm, SJI presents the inspiring beauty of our world in ways that lead students to deeper understanding and lifelong mastery.

SJI Contact Info

1800 Perry St. NE
Washington, DC 20018

‪(202) 643-9641‬
admissions@stjeromeinstitute.org

Mon – Fri : 800A.M. – 4:00P.M.

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We absolutely adore this place of study for our 15 year old daughter! She has grown and blossomed. The faculty are outstanding in every way.

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Small classes, caring, high-quality teachers. SJI is focused on developing the whole person. Teachers are excellent mentors and instructors. Classroom instruction fosters lively discussion; writing assignments challenge students to go deeper. 

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A passion for quality instruction and character formation! Concerned with a cultivating excellence and an appreciation for beauty.

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I feel so blessed to be given the opportunity to attend SJI High School. The students are very encouraging, friendly, and kind hearted. The teachers are very caring, kind, and supportive and will go above and beyond to help me with my schoolwork. SJI is helping to prepare me for college. I enjoy celebrating Feast Days and spending time with students and staff. I love SJI.
 
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Rolling Admissions Applicants

After the first round of admission, SJI will open a rolling admissions process to fill any vacant seats for the school year of 2021-22. Given our commitment to small class sizes, there is no guarantee of a seat for admitted students in the second round. If there is no space for a qualified student, the student will be placed on a waitlist and notified of any opportunity to enroll. 

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IMPORTANT DATES

First round applicants (decisions announced February 2022 )

First round applicants apply to SJI in the fall of the year prior to their admission. They have priority for financial aid and scholarship decisions and for admissions and wait-lists calls.

Nov. 14th 2021

Admissions Open House

2:00-4:00pm

 

Dec. 17th 2021

Admission and financial aid applications complete in TADS

 

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Jan. 21st 2022

Admission documents submitted

 

Feb. 16th 2022

Admissions interview scheduled/completed

 

 

Mar. 15th 2022

Enrollment forms and fees due

 

 

Financial Aid

St. Jerome Institute is passionate about making the unique benefits of our school accessible to as many students as possible. As such, we are committed to providing opportunities for aid, sponsorships, and scholarships to help meet the financial needs of our diverse families. We urge all interested families to apply, and contact us directly if you have financial concerns. 

For our first class of 2019-2020, we were able to secure over $90,000 in financial aid and scholarships for our students, and we are committed to continuing to work toward providing aid for future students.

If you or someone you know is interested in sponsoring an SJI student, please call 202-390-1289 or email mguza@stjeromeinstitute.org.

Apply for a Scholarship

We are pleased to announce the following two scholarship opportunities for incoming students in school year 2021-2022:
  • DC Catholic Business Network Scholarship: $2000
        Given to a student who shows academic promise and financial need. 
  • Knights of Columbus (Council #224) Scholarship: $1000
        Given to a student who shows dedication to their faith and to service. 

All students who complete the application process in the first round are eligible for our scholarship determination this year. 

The Application Process

1

Start Online Application

Fill out an Admissions application in TADS

Applications for SY 2022-2023 are NOW OPEN!

Start the Application on TADS
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Financial Aid Application

Fill out a Financial aid application in TADS‘s partner application SSS. In order to prepare for the financial aid application, please refer to these guides: TADS FA Worksheet and How to Prepare your PFS.  SJI’s FA code in SSS is 200343.

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Transcript

Request that a copy of your student’s transcript from your student’s current school be sent to SJI. Student Transcripts Cover Sheet

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Letters of Recommendation

Request two letters of recommendation from teachers, coaches, tutors, or your parish pastor be sent to SJI. 2 Letters of Recommendation Cover Sheet

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Essay

Compose a typed essay of 500 words, formal in tone, that responds to the following prompt: “What book has had the most influence on you as a person?  Describe the impact this work has had on your formation as a young man or young woman.” Student Essay Cover Sheet

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Schedule Interview

Schedule an interview with the Headmaster (if not completed during a shadow day visit) by emailing admissions@stjeromeinstitute.org or signing up for an opening in the appointment calendar.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS CAN BE SUBMITTED IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

 

UPLOAD

Upload your documents directly to your TADS application by logging in to mytads.com

POSTAL MAIL

St. Jerome Institute
1800 Perry St. NE
Washington, DC 20018

EMAIL

wbertain@stjeromeinstitute.org

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS CAN BE SUBMITTED IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

UPLOAD
Upload documents directly to your
TADS application by logging in to mytads.com

POSTAL MAIL

St. Jerome Institute
1800 Perry St. NE
Washington, DC 20018

EMAIL
wbertain@stjeromeinstitute.org

Frequently Asked Questions

Does SJI take transfers?

Yes, SJI takes admission applications for grades 9-12, but transfer students should be in discussion with school administrators to determine if any academic support will be needed for a successful transfer, due to the unique nature of our curriculum.

Does it matter if my student hasn’t had Latin or other foreign language experience?

No, our curriculum is designed to introduce Latin to students with no previous Latin study, or challenge students who have already studied Latin.

Does SJI have sports and clubs?

Yes, SJI has many opportunities for club sports and activities and encourages students to organize new clubs and sports based on their interests. You can find out about our offerings on the extracurriculars page.

Can SJI make any accommodations for my student’s special needs?

SJI administrators and faculty have many years of experience developing and utilizing plans to make accommodations for many different student circumstances. As a school with a low student-to-teacher ratio, we are able to support our students as individuals. Please reach out to us to discuss your student’s particular needs. 301-887-3008.

Is SJI Accredited?

SJI is currently in the process of accreditation through the Cognia Network, formerly known as AdvancED.

Schedule a Tour or Shadow Day

Shadow Day Appointment Calendar

You can use the below form to set up a tour of the school, or use our Shadow Day appointment calendar to set up a day for your student to get to know SJI students and classes for a day.

Currently we are offering Tours/Coffee Q&A with the Headmaster at 9:30am on the following Thursdays:

October 7th and 21st,  Nov 18th,  Dec 2nd and 16th.

 

You can sign up with the form below or call ‪(202) 643-9641‬, or email admissions@stjeromeinstitute.org.