Basilica School Steps to Enroll

Open enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year will be handled slightly differently this year.

Enrollment for new families will open on February 17, 2026, through Gradelink.

To create a Gradelink account, please click here. Use School ID: 839

The New Enrollment Lottery is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Only families who have submitted all required documentation in Gradelink by March 16, 2026, will be eligible to participate in the lottery.

The lottery will be tiered and/or pooled into priority groups, with preference given in the following order, as applicable: faculty and staff families, siblings of currently enrolled students, military families, and other priority categories, in accordance with school policy and available capacity.

• Immunization Record (Form 680 – Form 681 not accepted)

• Birth Certificate

• Sacramental Record (Baptismal Certificate)

• School Health Physical

• Immunization Record (Form 680 – Form 681 not accepted)

• Birth Certificate

• Sacramental Records (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation)

• Medical Physical

• Provide a copy of the following academic documents:

  • Transcript

  • Report Card

  • FAST Assessment Results AND/OR STAR Early Literacy Test Results

  • HSPT (Required 9-12)

• Complete the Enrollment Application in Gradelink

• Submit all required documentation by March 16, 2026

• March 18, 2026: New Enrollment Lottery

If you have questions or are interested in enrolling at The Basilica School of Saint Mary, please call us at 305-294-1031.

Step Up for Students (EMA / Unique Abilities Scholarships)
Reenrollment applications for the 2026–2027 school year open on February 1, 2026, for private schools and students with unique abilities.

All families applying to The Basilica School are strongly encouraged to complete a Step Up for Students application.

For more information, please visit:
https://www.stepupforstudents.org/

To schedule a campus tour, please email:

• Elementary School: Mrs. Cristi Robinson – robinson@basilicaschool.com

• Middle & High School: Mrs. Raquel Jezek – jezek@basilicaschool.com

(Beginning Spring 2026)

Graduating 8th-grade students from The Basilica School must meet the following criteria:

• Academic Standing: Minimum weighted GPA of 2.8 for 8th grade

• Testing: Completion of the High School Placement Test (HSPT)

• Essay: Submission of the required admissions essay

Students applying to 9th grade from outside The Basilica School must meet the following requirements:

• Academic Standing: Minimum weighted GPA of 2.8

• Disciplinary Record: Satisfactory record with no significant behavioral infractions
  (Defined as any action resulting in school suspension or criminal legal action)

• Testing & Essay: Completion of the HSPT and submission of the required admissions essay

Transfer students must meet the following requirements:

• Academic Standing: Minimum weighted GPA of 2.8 on current high school transcript
• Graduation Timeline: Must be on track to graduate by meeting both state graduation requirements and Basilica High School credit requirements
• Community Service Hours (completed prior to enrollment):
  • Grade 10: 20 hours
  • Grade 11: 40 hours
  • Grade 12: 60 hours
• Disciplinary Record: Satisfactory record with no significant behavioral infractions
• Testing & Essay: Completion of the HSPT and submission of the required admissions essay

Transfer students must meet the following requirements:

• Application & Essay: Completed application and required admissions essay

• Entrance Interview: Meeting with school administration to assess alignment with Basilica High School’s mission and values

  • This requirement may be satisfied by attending the Spring 2026 Parent Meeting

• Teacher Recommendations (High School):

  • Two letters of recommendation from current teachers or school administrators

  • Must be submitted on official school letterhead

  • (Required for non-Basilica transfer students only)

• Faith & Conduct Expectations:

  • Students of all faith backgrounds are welcome

  • Students must respect the Catholic mission of the school and participate in religious education and service

  • Students and parents must sign the Acknowledgment and Understanding in the Parent-Student Handbook

We are actively growing our high school scholarship fund and anticipate expanded scholarship opportunities for the 2026–2027 school year. Inquire for additional information.