Admissions Process

Early Childhood Admissions Requirements (PK2–Junior Kindergarten)

Students applying to the Early Childhood program at St. Dominic School in Memphis must complete the following admissions requirements:

1. On-Campus Playdate Assessment

All applicants are required to participate in an on-campus Playdate Assessment. The Admissions Department will contact families to schedule their child's assessment in early December.

2. Preschool or Daycare Records

For children currently enrolled in a preschool or daycare program, additional paperwork is required. The Admissions Department will provide the necessary forms directly to the child's current school.

3. Immunization Requirements

All students must meet the Tennessee Department of Health immunization requirements. A completed Tennessee Immunization Certificate, signed in two places by a pediatrician, must be submitted to the school.

Kindergarten–5th Grade Admissions Requirements

Students applying to Kindergarten through 5th Grade at St. Dominic School in Memphis must complete the following admissions requirements:

1. On-Campus Assessment

Each applicant is required to participate in an individual on-campus assessment.

2. Transcripts and Teacher Recommendations

Transcripts and teacher recommendation forms are required from each applicant's current school. The Admissions Department will provide the necessary recommendation forms.

3. Immunization Requirements

All students must meet the Tennessee Department of Health immunization requirements. A completed Tennessee Immunization Certificate, signed in two places by a pediatrician, must be submitted to the school.

4. Admission Review

Applicants will be considered for admission once the on-campus assessment is complete and all required paperwork has been received.

For additional information, please contact admissions@saa-sds.org.

6th Grade Admissions Requirements

Students applying to 6th Grade at St. Dominic School must complete the following admissions requirements:

1. Transcripts and Teacher Recommendations

Transcripts and teacher recommendation forms are required from each applicant's current school. The Admissions Department will provide the necessary recommendation forms.

2. Immunization Requirements

All students must meet the Tennessee Department of Health immunization requirements. A completed Tennessee Immunization Certificate, signed in two places by a pediatrician, must be submitted to the school.

3. Admissions Testing

Applicants entering 6th Grade are required to take the MAP assessment. ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination) scores will also be accepted for consideration.

4. Admission Review

Applicants will be considered for admission once all required paperwork has been received and the MAP assessment has been completed, or accepted ISEE scores have been submitted.

For additional information, please contact admissions@saa-sds.org.

Junior High Admissions Requirements (7th–8th Grade)

Students applying to Junior High at St. Dominic School in Memphis must complete the following admissions requirements:

1. Transcripts and Teacher Recommendations

Transcripts and teacher recommendation forms are required from each applicant's current school. The Admissions Department will provide the necessary recommendation forms.

2. Immunization Requirements

All students must meet the Tennessee Department of Health immunization requirements. A completed Tennessee Immunization Certificate, signed in two places by a pediatrician, must be submitted to the school.

3. Admissions Testing

Applicants entering 7th or 8th Grade are required to take the MAP assessment. ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination) scores will also be accepted for consideration.

4. Admission Review

Applicants will be considered for admission once all required paperwork has been received and the MAP assessment has been completed, or accepted ISEE scores have been submitted.

For additional information, please contact admissions@saa-sds.org.