Admissions Process
Thank you for considering Saint Theresa School for the education of your child. Saint Theresa is a preschool through eighth grade Catholic classical school. Below are the steps in the application process
School Tour
We would be delighted to welcome you to St. Theresa School, share our Catholic Classical mission and philosophy, and provide a tour while classes are in session. To schedule a visit, please call us at (203) 268-3236.
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Preschool may also contact Maggie Cleason at mgleason@stesonline.org.
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Kindergarten through Grade 8 may contact our school principal, Barbara Logdsail at info@stesonline.org.
Online Application
To being the application process, please click below and follow the steps to create an account, fill out a new student application, and submit your application once finalized.
Principal Interview
After submitting your application, the next step is to schedule a parent interview with Principal Logsdail. This essential part of the process allows us to share more about St. Theresa Catholic Classical School's philosophy, mission, and methods, while also learning about your goals and aspirations for your child’s education and addressing any questions you may have.
In-Classroom Visit
St. Theresa School offers a student-centered learning environment. The Screening & Student Visit helps us warmly welcome each child while assessing their maturity and development, allowing us to better meet their individual needs from the start of the school year. This is also a chance for the student to meet their classmates and get a feel for a school day in the Catholic Classical tradition.
Registration Process
The registration process begins once your child has been accepted and all necessary forms have been submitted to the school office (or uploaded to Finalsite Enrollment).
The curriculum, events, and activities at Saint Theresa School are guided and directed by the teachings and philosophy of the Roman Catholic Church. Non-Catholics may enroll with the understanding that all students attend Mass (K-8), participate in religious instruction and any otherfaith-based activities the school engages in.
Admission Policy
POLICY Approved: July 1, 2013
Revised: September 1, 2023
The Diocese of Bridgeport Catholic schools admit qualified students of any race, color, religion, and national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national and ethnic origin, in the administration of educational policies, admission policies and scholarship and loan programs.
Preference in admission shall be granted to practicing members of the Catholic faith as well as siblings of currently enrolled students.
The Diocese of Bridgeport Catholic schools may not be able to provide an appropriate education to all students with special needs due to their limited resources.
The age for kindergarten admission shall be that the child reaches age 5 on or before January 1 of the school year of attendance. Schools may not admit students who are below the established age without approval from the Superintendent of Schools. Schools must utilize a screening process before acceptance to determine readiness. Entrance into the prekindergarten program must reflect kindergarten guidelines.
No student shall be permitted to repeat a grade level already successfully completed without approval from the Superintendent of Schools.
By applying for admission to a Diocese of Bridgeport Catholic school, parent(s)/guardian(s) acknowledge and agree that they will support the school’s mission and commitment to the Catholic faith.
Parent(s)/guardian(s) shall enter into a tuition agreement and agree to be bound by the policies and procedures of the school.