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"WJA's lowest common denominator IS SUCCESS."
Mother of an 8th Grade Student
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 FAQs
What does extended day mean?Our ordinary school day begins at 7:30 AM when breakfast is served to the entire school. A full set of academic classes and lunch follows afterwards. Sports and other extracurricular activities take place in the afternoon, with dinner and supervised homework sessions finishing off the students' day by 7:30 PM. Our school week also includes many Saturday morning activities – enrichment study, field trips, and service projects. In addition, our school year extends into the summer with required participation in a summer camp that provides academic, recreational and cultural activities. Is the Academy a Catholic School?The Academy is sponsored by the Jesuits, a Catholic religious order with a long and successful history in education. (Locally, the Jesuits sponsor Georgetown University, Georgetown Prep and Gonzaga High School). While the Academy offers religion classes from a Catholic perspective and provide worship opportunities in keeping with the Catholic tradition, we do not require that our students be Catholic. The educational approach will certainly be respectful of the particular religious faith of each of our students. How big is the school?The Washington Jesuit Academy has a full middle school of 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Each grade has no more than 25 students. For instructional purposes, the students in each grade are split into two groups so most classes will be at 12 students maximum. Do the students wear uniforms?Academy students wear shirts, sweaters and sweatshirts as provided by the Academy. Students provide their own trousers that must be twill or "khaki" material; they may be tan, dark blue, gray or black. Jeans and denim are not permitted. How much does it cost?All students selected for the Academy receive full tuition support; families are asked to provide $25 each month to support student activities. Parents or guardians are expected to contribute their time and talents in support of the Academy’s programs. How do I apply?Parents or guardians of prospective students should pick up an application packet that includes all the paperwork and instructions for applying to the Academy. In addition to the standard informational forms, parents will be asked to provide financial information so that the Admissions Committee at the Academy can ensure that all students meet the financial qualifications. Prospective students will also be required to participate in a Saturday Morning Program, providing extra instruction in reading and math; this Program will include a Placement Test. Final selection of the new sixth grade class will be made after the end of the Saturday Morning Program and candidates will be notified in the middle of May. If you have other questions, please contact the Washington Jesuit Academy at (202) 832-7679 |
