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A Guide to Applying to Maryknoll

We understand that filling out a school application takes time, so we've designed the following guide to help you along the way. Let us know if you have any questions.

Office of Admission

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    Marissa Bratton 

    Director of Enrollment Management
    (808) 952-7332
  • Photo of Patricia Czermak

    Patricia Czermak 

    Admission Officer, Admission Office
    (808) 952-7333

Preparation

Learn the requirements and gather your materials before you apply.

Grade Level Admission Entry Points

Students are accepted at all grade levels with major entry points of Kindergarten, Grade 6, and Grade 9. Special consideration is given to qualified alumni children, siblings of current Maryknoll students, Catholic families, and children with special talents who will enrich the school’s community. Admissions decisions are based on a variety of factors. Maryknoll School takes a holistic approach to reviewing admission applications.

Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 12:
Rolling Admission for the 2025-2026 School Year
Although the priority deadline has passed, we are still accepting applications for the upcoming school year. Spaces are limited, so we encourage interested families to apply as soon as possible.
 
 

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  • All Applicants

    In addition to completing our online application, families with students applying to Maryknoll School must submit report cards, teacher reference reports, and other supporting documents based on the grade level you are applying for. Once your application is received, we will contact you to schedule a date for assessment.
    • Students applying to Pre-K and Kindergarten will be observed in small group and individual activities. Areas to be assessed include fine motor skills, language development, group behavior, and academic readiness.
       
    • Students applying to grades 1–3 will be assessed in the areas of math, reading, and writing.

    • Students applying to grades 4–12 must attend an interview session on our campus.

  • Pre-Kindergarten: Requirements

    Our program is for toilet-trained children. To be eligible, Pre-Kindergarten applicants must be four years old by December 31st of their year of entry.

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  • Kindergarten: Requirements

    A child must be five years old by December 31st of the year of entry for admission into Kindergarten.

    • Teacher Reference Report (completed by your child's teacher online via myMaryknoll)
    • Final progress report from the previous school year (if available)
    • Mid-year progress report for the current school year (if available)
    • Birth certificate (copy)
    • Baptismal certificate (if Catholic)

  • Grade 1–3: Requirements

    • Standardized test scores from previous years (if available)
    • Teacher Reference Report (completed by your child's teacher online via myMaryknoll)
    • Final report card from the previous school year
    • First semester (or first trimester) report card for the current school year
    • Mentor recommendations (optional)
    • Birth certificate (copy)
    • Baptismal certificate (if Catholic)

    • Grades 4–12: Requirements

      Students applying to grades 4 – 12 must submit a standardized test.
      • If submitting SSAT test scores, use Maryknoll code #4913
      • Teacher recommendations
      • Final report card from the previous school year
      • First semester (or first trimester) report card for the current school year
      • Standardized test scores from previous years (if available)
      • Mentor recommendations (optional)
      • Baptismal certificate (if Catholic)


    Create an Account

    Maryknoll School uses Blackbaud for online enrollment management.

    How to Create an Account

    1. Click here to create a myMaryknoll account. For new families who have already created an account, please use the same email address when creating your application account.

    2. You’ll receive a verification email; click on the link in the message to verify your email address. (may take up to 5 minutes to arrive)

    3. Enter the numeric verification code that should be immediately sent to the same email address used.

    4. Congratulations! Your account has been created. 


    Submit your Application

    1. Log in to myMaryknoll at https://maryknollschool.myschoolapp.com/app#login/apply and click the "Fill Out" button to begin your application.

    2. Fill out all the required fields.

    3. Congratulations! Your application has been submitted.


    Testing

    Requirements vary by grade level.
    • APPLICANTS TO GRADES PK – 3: Once your application is received, we will contact you to schedule a date for an assessment/interview.

      • Pre-K and Kindergarten applicants are assessed on fine motor skills, language development, group behavior, and academic readiness.

      • Grade 1–3 applicants are assessed in the areas of math, reading, and writing.

    • APPLICANTS TO GRADES 4 – 12: Students applying to grade 4 – 12 are required to submit a standardized test. We accept the SSAT or the most recent standardized assessment administered at the student's current school.

      • For example, common standardized assessments in Hawaii include the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC), the Hawaii State Assessment (HSA), or the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) test etc.


    Supporting Documents

    Upload your child’s birth certificate, teacher reference report, and more.
    February 10, 2025, is the deadline to submit all supporting application documents. 

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    • Birth Certificate Requirement

      For all applicants, please upload a copy of your child's birth certificate.

      1. Login to myMaryknoll
      2. On Maryknoll's application page, click on Birth Certificate.
      3. Upload a copy of the birth certificate and answer the required questions. 

    • Teacher Reference Report

      After January 1, applicants to Grades K–5 must submit one Teacher Reference Report completed by your child’s current teacher.

      Applicants to Pre-Kindergarten may opt to submit one Teacher Reference Report or a recent progress report if currently attending preschool.

      Applicants to Grades 6–12 must submit two Teacher Reference Reports completed by your child’s current teachers.

      1. Login to myMaryknoll
      2. On Maryknoll's application page, click on Teacher Reference Report. 
      3. You'll be asked to input your child's current teacher's name and email address.
      4. The teacher will receive an email with a link to a secure Teacher Reference Report. If your child has more than one teacher for major subjects, additional forms can be requested using the Add Person button.
      5. Once the teacher fills out the form, she or he will submit it directly to our school.
      6. After we have received the form from the teacher, we will mark this step as complete. 

    • Mentor Reference Report

      This report is optional.

      1. Login to myMaryknoll
      2. On Maryknoll's application page, click on Mentor Reference Report. 
      3. You'll be asked to input your mentor's name and email address.
      4.  Once they fill out the form, they will submit it directly to our school.

    • Previous Year Final Report Card

      1. Login to myMaryknoll
      2. On Maryknoll's application page, click on Previous Year Final Report Card. 
      3. Submit a PDF copy of your child’s final report card from the previous academic year.

    • Current Year First Semester/Trimester Report Card

      1. Login to myMaryknoll
      2. On Maryknoll's application page, click on Current Year First Semester/Trimester Report Card. 
      3. Submit a PDF copy of your child’s first semester or trimester report card.

    • Current Year Final Semester/Trimester Report Card

      1. Login to myMaryknoll
      2. On Maryknoll's application page, click on Current Year First Semester/Trimester Report Card. 
      3. Submit a PDF copy of your child’s second semester or second and third-trimester report card.

    • Additional Standardized Tests

      1. Login to myMaryknoll
      2. On Maryknoll's application page, click on Additional Standardized Tests. 
      3. Submit a PDF copy of your child’s most recent standardized test scores from your child’s current school, if available.
      4. Sign and submit a consent form. 


    Financial Aid

    Maryknoll School offers need-based financial aid to families who qualify. 
    • For returning students, November 15, 2024, is the deadline to complete the Parents' Financial Statement and upload all required documents.
    • For applying students, February 15, 2025, is the deadline to complete the Parents' Financial Statement and upload all required documents.
     

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    • Eligibility

      Maryknoll uses Clarity Schools to help determine eligibility. Recommendations made by Clarity Schools are reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee and may be adjusted accordingly. The family’s total income and assets, the number of children attending tuition charging schools, housing costs, medical expenses, debt obligations, and other special circumstances are also considered.

      It is important to keep in mind that while we try to assist as many qualified students as possible, financing a private school education remains the primary responsibility of the family. Maryknoll requires both parents (whether divorced, separated or never married) to complete the financial aid process.

    • How to Apply

      1. Visit https://clarityschools.com/
      2. Create an account.
      3. Complete a Parents' Financial Statement (PFS).
      4. Submit your PFS and select Maryknoll School to receive your financial aid application and supporting documents.

    • Returning Students

      Families of returning students must reapply each year for financial assistance. 

      In order for returning students to receive financial aid, they must have demonstrated a commitment to academics and co-curricular activities and participated positively in the school community. A returning student’s family who is in arrears with its financial obligation to the school will be ineligible to receive aid until the balance is resolved; this may jeopardize the possibility of receiving aid the following year.
    Note: Current families of students who have re-enrolled on time and meets the November 15, 2024 Financial Aid deadline will receive their Financial Aid award letters in February 2025.


    Decisions

    Decision letters will be sent out via hard-copy mail and email. 


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    Maryknoll School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, or gender in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and financial aid programs, and athletic and other programs. While Maryknoll School does not discriminate against students with special needs, a full range of services might not be available.
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