Apply

List of 12 items.

• Online Application

  Completed online.

   

  Applications for the 25-26 school year are available here.
  
  Admissions application are due December 16, 2024 to be considered in the first round review. Applications submitted after this date will be considered should space remain.

• Application Fee

  $60 non-refundable application fee due with the application. Paid via the online application.

• Official Transcripts

  Current, plus 2 previous years. Students applying from public schools or private schools outside the Arlington Diocese, please use the “Release of Records” form. Transfer students require current high school transcript with credits noted. Click here for the Release of Records form.

• HSPT

  High School Placement Test results are required for all 9th grade applicants. Students in diocesan schools will take the HSPT at their middle school on December 5, 2024. All other students (either from public schools or other private schools) will need to register to take the exam on December 7, 2024 (or January 11, 2025). Click here for details on how to register. 

• Student Recommendation

  Please have your current teacher (preferred), counselor or principal complete the recommendation form found in the application portal.  Students coming from diocesan schools do not need to submit this form as recommendation forms are automatically sent from diocesan schools.  

• Essay

  Students must provide a response (at least 2 paragraphs) answering the following question: Bishop Ireton is a supportive school community in which students grow in knowledge and faith while having the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities. Our motto is “Advance Always.” If you attend Bishop Ireton, what will you contribute to our community, and how will you advance always? Please remember to type your name on the essay.

• Discipline Record

  All applicants must have the Discipline Record Request completed by an administrator. 

• Birth Certificate

  A copy of the student's birth certificate is required with the application.

• Catholic Initiation Certificate (if applicable)

  For Catholic applicants, a copy of the student's Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation certificate from a Catholic church is required to obtain the Catholic tuition rate. 

• IEP/ISP or 504 (if applicable)

  We require the following:
  

  1. Neuropsychological or psycho-educational evaluations
  2. Eligibility minutes
  3. The IEP/ISP or 504 plan

• SAP or ICEP (if applicable)

  We require the following:
  

  1. Neuropsychological or psycho-educational evaluation
     
  2. The SAP or ICEP plan

• Custody Agreement (if applicable)

  Diocesan policy requires diocesan schools to have a copy of the custody agreement to ensure proper communication and release of student information.