Application Process
Thank you for your interest in Saint John the Beloved Academy! We are pleased that you have decided to take this first step in applying to our school. Our application process for the 2026-2027 school year will be open October 1. To be considered for admission for preschool-8th grade, we ask that all prospective families complete the following process:
Timeline:
January 12
- Preschool applications due
- (Applicants must be 3 years old by September 30th to apply for the 3’s Preschool program. If a student's birthday is between the first day of school and September 30, the student may not start school until the day after their birthday. Applicants for PreK must be 4 years old by September 30th for the 4’s Preschool program the year that they are entering)
- Kindergarten - 8th grade applications
January 26
- Preschool & Pre-K admissions decisions will be communicated electronically
February 2
- Kindergarten - 8th grade decisions will be communicated beginning February 2
Process
1.
Submit Parent Statement & Application Fee
2.
Complete Diocesan Application
Complete the Arlington Diocese online application form by clicking the link below.
3.
Submit Required Forms
The following PDF forms must be printed and then completed and sent to SJBA by your child(ren)’s current school.
- Records Request Form (required for students applying for grades 1-8)
- Recommendation Form (required for students applying for grades 1-8)
All completed admissions forms can be mailed or delivered to the Admissions Office at:
St. John the Beloved Academy
ATTN: Admissions
6422 Linway Terrace, McLean, VA 22101
4.
Parent Interview
Once we have received your completed application packet, we will reach out to schedule your parent interview. Shadow days will be scheduled for students applying to grades 3-8.
For additional information, please contact Maggie O’Neill, our Director of Admissions, at (703) 356-7554 or by email at [email protected].
