Spring of Seventh Grade
Visit http://www.adw.org/education/edu_fairs.asp for times and locations. The fairs provide a convenient way for families to meet representatives from most of the high schools, pick up informational materials and learn about the admissions process and tuition assistance - all at one site. The fairs are sponsored by the Archdiocese of Washington in partnership with the Catholic high schools. All events are free.
Fall/Winter of Eighth Grade
Early September:
Call the Admissions Office after September 6th to schedule a shadow visit. Shadow visits begin the third week in September and end the second week of February.
Request an Application for Admission or visit the web site to apply online.
Mid October:
Apply online at Catholic Schools Work for Archdiocese of Washington High School Placement Test. (The test is no longer being offered.)
November 1st:
Apply online at FACTS Tuition Aid for DeMatha Tuition Assistance (DeMatha Grants). Applications due December 15th.
November 6th:
Attend Open House at DeMatha from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
December 2nd:
Tuition Assistance forms (PSAS) due to the Archdiocese of Washington. Please visit the ADW site for more information. (You can no longer sign up for this assistance.)
December 3rd:
High School Placement Test administered at DeMatha. Pre-registration is required. Click here for details, deadlines and online registration. Students report to the main building at 8:30 a.m. Testing ends at 12 noon.
December 15th:
Application for admission to DeMatha Catholic High School deadline. Paper applications are due in the office by 5 p.m. Online applications accepted until midnight. Tuition assistance forms due to FACTS.
January 13th:
Transcripts and teacher recommendation forms (three) due in the Admissions Office.
February 23rd:
Decision letters sent on or after this date.
March 12th:
Registration, fees and information due for the Class of 2015.
Spring/Summer Prior to 9th Grade
April 16th:
New Student Orientation held in the Convocation Center at 7 pm.
May 12th & June 2nd:
Placement Exams for New Students. Report to the Main Building, rooms 327 & 329 at 9:00 AM. No calculators allowed. Bring 2 pencils.
July 15th:
Health Forms due in Main Office.
July 27th:
Schedules mailed.
August 4th:
Used Book Sale and DeMatha Parent Organization Uniform sale in the school cafeteria.