how to apply for sjds
1. Visit St. James
Families interested in enrolling a child should schedule a tour by clicking the "schedule tour button" or calling the school office at 903-793-5554.
2. Submit an application for admission
Please fill out the online application below, which includes a $100 application fee. This includes the cost of admissions testing if testing is necessary.
3. Be assessed or tested
Primary I – Bring student for a classroom visit and tour of the campus (if he/she has not already visited)
Pre-Kindergarten – Bring student for a campus tour and a basic assessment
Kindergarten – Bring student for a campus tour and a basic assessment
Grades 1-8 - Parents supply past report cards, standardized testing scores, any special services documentation, and teacher recommendations; bring student for any additional testing required
If the student is accepted, guardians will need to sign a contract, complete registration paperwork, and pay the $300 registration fee to reserve the student's space.