Orientation Handouts
March 28, 2023
Information discussed at New Student Orientation on March 25:
Deb Tryouts - Now March 21st-March 24th
March 14, 2023
See the flyer below for a few changes made to Deb Tryouts!
Click here to download the Tryout Registration Form
Deb and Cheerleader Tryouts
Financial Aid Opportunities
March 2, 2023
Dominican Financial Aid Work Study
(Incoming and returning students)
BLACKBAUD FINANCIAL AID MANAGEMENT
Applications for the Financial Aid Work Study Program can be obtained through Blackbaud Financial Aid Management. The Work Study Program offers partial tuition reduction in return for on-campus work. Applications are reviewed and families are notified in May.
Application deadline April 1st.
Additional Resources for Financial Aid
ACE Scholarship
(Incoming students who meet criteria and students enrolled in the program currently)
ACE Scholarship Requirements:
- Your child must be a resident of Louisiana.
- Your family income is less than the amount listed on this chart.
- One of the following statements must be true:
- Your child attended a Louisiana public school during the 2022-23 school year.
- Your child participated in the Louisiana Scholarship Program/Tuition Donation Credit Program during the 2022-23 school year.
Applications open from February 6th to April 18th.
Arete Scholarship
(Incoming students who meet criteria and students enrolled in the program currently)
Arete Scholarship Requirements:
- Your child must be a resident of Louisiana.
- Your family income is less than the amount listed on the linked flyer.
- One of the following statements must be true:
- Your child attended a Louisiana public school during the 2022-23 school year.
- Your child participated in the Louisiana Scholarship Program/Tuition Donation Credit Program during the 2022-23 school year.
Applications open from February 28th to May 1st (or sooner if application limit reaches 3,000).
Son of a Saint Scholarship Program
(Incoming students who meet criteria)
Son of a Saint Scholars is a School Tuition Organization (STO), selected by the Louisiana Department of Education to help facilitate the state’s Tuition Donation Credit (TDC) Program.
Please see the Son of a Saint flyer for more information.
Applications open from February 28th to March 14th.
*NOTE: Families may only receive tuition assistance from one of the scholarship programs: ACE, Arete, OR Son of a Saint.*
Incoming Students - Welcome to Dominican
February 17, 2023
Congratulations and welcome to St. Mary’s Dominican High School! Our administrators, faculty, and staff are already working to make your high school years with us a happy and fulfilling experience.
Acceptance Letters
As per Archdiocesan guidelines, acceptance packets were mailed on Thursday, February 16th. If you do not receive your physical acceptance packet by Thursday, February 23, please complete this form to request a new packet. The acceptance packet contains essential information to the registration process.
Registration Requirements
In order to complete your registration, you must complete the following requirements:
Enrollment Deposit: To manage your daughter’s tuition account, Dominican is partnered with Blackbaud Tuition Management. Incoming students must enroll with Blackbaud Tuition Management and pay the tuition deposit by Monday, March 13, 2023 to secure their place for the 2023-2024 school year. Please note, if you currently have a daughter attending Dominican, your Blackbaud Tuition Management account will reflect your incoming student, therefore, you do not need to re-enroll. Tuition Letter | Fee Schedule | Blackbaud Tuition Management Enrollment Instructions | Blackbaud Tuition Management Enrollment Website
Course Selection Sheet must be signed by student and parent and submitted via email to Mr. Al Silvas, Registrar, at asilvas@stmdhs.org by Monday, March 13, 2023. Course Selection Sheets are mailed out with the acceptance packets.
Final Report Card: In order to complete your file, all students must submit a final report card for the 2022-2023 school year via email: admissions@stmarysdominican.org by Monday, June 5.
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
Yard Sign Pick Up – Parents of newly accepted students can pick up “On My Way To Dominican” yard signs on Friday, February 17 between 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM in the Walmsley Avenue foyer. Yard signs will be available in the Walmsley Avenue foyer through March 24. The foyer is open on regular school days from 7 AM to 3:15 PM. Please note that Dominican High School is closed for Mardi Gras break from February 20 until February 24.
Orientation for Incoming Students and Parents: An orientation for new students and their parents will be held on Saturday, March 25th at 9:30 AM. You will have an opportunity to receive information about textbooks, technology, uniforms, and much more.
Walkin’ on Walmsley: This highly encouraged summer orientation program gives incoming students the opportunity to explore their new school, make new friends, and complete technology training. It takes place from July 17 – 21 from 9 AM to 3:00 PM. Click here to register. The registration deadline is May 31st.
Registration and Technology Training for New Students: August 9th and 10th
First Day of School: Friday, August 11th
Other Information
Technology Information: As part of our STREAM™ Initiative, students are required to bring a personal computing device to campus daily. Learn more about computer specifications and options here. Please note that this device is required for the Walkin’ on Walmsley program.
Upcoming Tryouts: Accepted students should check the New Student Portal regularly for information regarding tryouts for performance groups and sports teams.
- Dominican Debs Tryouts: March 20 – March 24. Click here to download flyer.
- Debs Technique Clinic: Saturday, March 4. Register online here.
Financial Aid/Work Study Information: Dominican does not grant any full tuition waivers; however, those in financial need may apply for a partial reduction of tuition through the Work Study Program. Applications for these reductions should be made to Blackbaud Financial Aid Management by April 1, 2023. Click here to access Blackbaud Financial Aid Management information.
Academic Scholarship Notifications: Dominican awards several eighth grade partial scholarships based on a student’s elementary school records (standardized test scores, grades, conduct, and effort) and her composite score on the High School Placement Test taken on Application Day. All incoming eighth graders are considered for these scholarships; there is no application process. Students will be notified in May 2023 if they are a recipient of an academic scholarship.
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