STEP 1: Prospective Student Inquiry Form
Use the button below to submit a Prospective Student Inquiry Form via the Archdiocese of Newark Schools page, making sure to select Aquinas Academy from the drop-down list. Our Director of Admissions will contact you with additional information about the application process. 

Prospective Student Inquiry Form 

STEP 2: Attend a Virtual Information Session
You may register to attend a Virtual Information Session with the principal and Director of Admissions via Zoom.
 

Register for Information Session

STEP 3: Complete Admissions Application
Applications to Aquinas Academy must be completed via the Archdiocese of Newark Schools page using the button below. Please be prepared to upload birth certificate(s) and, if applicable, baptismal certificate(s). For Grades 1-7, please also upload any pertinent records, such as report cards and standardized test scores for the past two years.If your child has an IEP or receives special services, please also include that information with your application. 

Apply to Aquinas Here

STEP 4: Pay Application Fee
Once you have completed an online application, please submit your $50.00 application fee below. 

Pay Application Fee Here

STEP 5: Application Review and Tour of  Aquinas Academy
Once your application, pertinent documents, and fee are received, the Admissions Committee will review your application and contact you to should additional information be required. You may schedule an in-person tour of the school with the Director of Admissions.

Schedule a Tour

STEP 6: Be an AQA Knight-for-a-Day (KFAD) and Complete Grade Level Assessment (Required for students entering Grades 2-7 only)*

As an AQA Knight-for-a-Day, your student will spend the day with his or her prospective class. KFAD will permit our teachers to get to know your child and observe him/her in the classroom setting. Each student will be assessed by the classroom teacher during KFAD. KFAD students will be evaluated on their ability to successfully handle the curriculum, engage with other students and faculty, and be a positive role model in the classroom. The evaluation will be used to assist in making a decision regarding acceptance. The Admissions Office will contact you regarding  available KFAD dates. Read our KFAD FAQs for more information.

*Students seeking admission to Transitional Kindergarten Prep, Kindergarten and First Grade will attend an assessment day that will include a readiness test. Assessments dates will be arranged by the Admissions Office.

STEP 6: Notification of Acceptance
All students must be approved by the Admissions Committee and will be admitted conditionally for one trimester. Acceptance is subject to change pending receipt of final records from the student’s previous school(s).

You will be notified by the Admissions Office regarding the status of your application once all academic records are received and reviewed. Upon acceptance, you be will provided with informamtion regarding the registration process. 

STEP 7: Upon Acceptance, Complete Registration Process as Directed by the Admissions Office
A complete registration includes ALL items on this registration checklist.