ADMISSIONS

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2026-2027 APPLICATIONS

Applications for the 2026–2027 school year are now open! To avoid the waitlist, we highly recommend families submit their applications by the preferred or standard deadline. We will, however, continue to accept applications as long as seats are available.

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

  • Preferred Deadline – December 10, 2025

    Standard Deadline – Until Class Seats are Filled

  • Preferred Deadline – February 19, 2026

    Standard Deadline – Rolling Decision Dates

  • Preferred Deadline – February 19, 2026

    Standard Deadline – Rolling Decision Dates

  • Preferred Deadline – April 13, 2026
    (rolling deadline per seat availability)

    Standard Deadline – June 1, 2026

  • Preferred Deadline – June 1, 2026

    Standard Deadline – Upon Acceptance

  • Open – November 30, 2026, through January 4, 2027

* All fees are non-refundable
† Notifications will occur via email after 4:00 PM

INQUIRE TODAY!
APPLICATION FOR NEW STUDENT
RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION
SCHEDULE A SHADOW DAY
REGISTER FOR AN OPEN HOUSE

STEPS TO APPLY

  1. Click to Create an Account

    To begin the application process, please click the "Create an Account" tab at the top of this page to create an application account. From there, you will be instructed to create a login, password, and verify your email via a message to your email account.

  2. Click to Start Application 

    You have the flexibility to log in and out of your application account without losing your data as it will autosave. There will be a green check mark for each section once you have completed all required fields.

  3. Review & Submit | Pay Application Fee

    Once all required fields of the application are complete, you must select "Review & Submit." You will then be instructed to pay the non-refundable application fee of $50.

  4. Submit Required Documents

    Please be sure that all required documents are provided to the admissions office:

    • Proof of Age – Acceptable forms of proof are a birth certificate, government issued identification, or passport

    • Applicant Essay

    • Copy of most recent Tax Return Transcript

    • Most Recent Report Card – If current school has not yet forwarded student records at time of application submission

    • A copy of the most recent IEP/504 Plan (current), if applicable

APPLY NOW!

HELPFUL LINKS

  • For an introduction to the Family Portal for parents, use this link: FACTS Family Portal . The password is Portal. The District Code is SFA-MD.

  • To help your parents create their Family Portal Login, use this link: FACTS Family Portal Login . The password is Portal. The District Code is SFA-MD.

  • There are also some editable PDFs you can download, modify, and share with your parents on this page.