PK3 - 8 Admissions

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Join us as we work toward academic excellence that inspires confidence in all students while forming a foundation of faith to guide their actions in school, at home and beyond.

New Preschool and Kindergarten applicants for 2024-2025: Children entering PK3 must turn 3-years-old, PK 4-years-old, and Kindergarten 5-years-old by September 30 of the school year for which they are applying.

There is a waitpool for 2nd and 6th grade at this time.

For information about the Blessed Margaret of Castello REACH (Religious Education for All Children) Program, visit https://diobr.org/special-education. For a REACH application, contact Director of Special Education, Becky Green, at [email protected] or call 225-336-8735.

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Application Process

Apply to STM in Four Simple Steps

In order for an application to be considered complete, the online application, all required documents and the application fee payment must be received by the school. We are unable to process incomplete applications. Thank you!

Step 1

Follow the instructions on our online application.
Application Portal

Step 2

Submit your completed admissions documents by one of the following methods:
  • ELECTRONICALLY with your online application.
  • BY EMAIL to [email protected]. You will receive an email confirming receipt of documents.
  • BY DELIVERY OR MAIL to the school office at 11400 Sherbrook Dr., Baton Rouge, LA  70815.

Step 3

Pay the application fee of $80 when prompted at the end of filling out your child’s application.

Step 4

You will be contacted via email by STM, with a student assessment date and time. Approximate assessment times vary per grade level:
Kindergarten
30 minutes
1st and 2nd Grade
35 minutes
3rd and 4th Grade
45 minutes
5th and 6th Grade
1 hour
7th and 8th Grade
1 hour, 15 minutes

Frequently asked questions

How old must my child be for admission into Preschool?

Applicants for Preschool must be at least three years of age no later than September 30 in the year of their application to be considered for admission.

How much does it cost to send a child to St. Thomas More?
Do we need to be Catholic to send our child to St. Thomas More?

Catholic schools of the diocese are open to all children regardless of race or ethnic background. In those cases which physical limitations make it necessary to restrict intake of students into a given school, priority shall be given in the following order:

  • Children of Catholic parents who are registered in the parish or one of the parishes in the designated school district.
  • Children of Catholic parents registered in a church parish outside of the school district, who have the written consent of the pastor.
  • Non-Catholic students whose parents agree to allow their children to participate in the school's religious education program, other than the actual reception of the sacraments.
What do I need for a transfer from another school?

For an applicant who is attending another school, the student must submit a letter of recommendation from the principal of the sending school along with a complete cumulative record (including report card grades, attendance and conduct information, and standardized test scores) in order to be considered for enrollment by the Admission Committee. Additional testing may be required to evaluate applications of students attending other schools. The Admission Committee will not make offers of admission to transfer students who apply in the week before school begins with the possible exception of students moving from out of town.

How old must my child be for admittance into Kindergarten and 1st grade?

Applicants for kindergarten must be at least five years of age no later than September 30 in the kindergarten year to be considered for admission. Applicants for 1st Grade must be at least six years of age no later than September 30 in the first grade year to be considered for admission.

How long does the admission process take?

Once we have received a completed application, a testing date will be set for the child. The testing results and the complete application will be given to our admissions committee to review. Within a week from the time of testing, you will receive notification of your child's admission status.

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