St. Thomas's Day School

Thank you for your interest in St. Thomas's Day School... 

Explore our website to learn about the unique qualities of St. Thomas's Day School. 

We believe that the pursuit of academic excellence is achieved through a diversified curriculum based on the developmental stages of children.  The program is designed to educate the whole child and to prepare students to master conceptual learning as well as basic skills.  Tolerance and respect for individual gifts and backgrounds are fundamental.

We look forward to meeting you!

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 Admissions Process

Our admissions process starts in the fall prior to the year of enrollment.

Parents should fill out the on-line form or call the school (203-776-2123) to request an admissions packet.

Complete and submit the application and Release of Records Form.

Decisions regarding your application for admission will be made in mid-March. We recommend that you submit your completed application in advance of the March notification date to ensure that we will be able to process your application for admission.

After Saint Thomas's receives the application, we will contact you to set up a parent meeting with the Head of School and to arrange for your child's visit.

January through February
Playgroup assessments begin for children applying to Kindergarten and Grade One.
Children applying to Grades Two through Six will spend a day visiting the school.

March
Admissions notification will be mailed to all applicants.

April through August
Round Two admissions will be made in those classes with available openings.

Admissions may be made throughout the year in those classes with available openings.

 
2011-2012 Admissions Open House and Tour Dates 

Open Houses:
     Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 from 2-4 PM
     Sunday, January 29, 2012 from 2-4 PM

Open Houses are an opportunity to meet parents, students, and staff and tour our facility.

Admissions Tours:  Tuesday Mornings, 9:00 - 11:00 AM
     November 15 & 29, 2011
     December 6, 2011
     January 10 & 24, 2012
                     
The Admissions Tours are an opportunity to visit St. Thomas's Day School while classes are in session. 

 

Extended Day Care Program

Extended Day is available before and after regular school hours.

     Early Opening:  7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
     Extended Day:  3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

After School Workshops, such as computer programming, chess, art, LEGO Robotics, drama, cooking, and sports, are offered throughout the school year.  Vacation programs are offered during our winter and spring breaks, and for the week following the end of the school year. 

There are additional charges for all programs offered outside the hours of the regular school day.

Transportation

Transportation is provided by the city of New Haven for New Haven residents.

School Placement

Class of 2011 School Placement:

Independent Schools
Foote School						2
Hamden Hall Country Day School						1
Hopkins School						12
Public Schools
Amity						1
Hamden						1
West Haven						1
Out of State-Maryland						1

Our graduates attend a variety of independent, parochial, and public schools.  Over the past five years, from 2007-2011, 88% continued on to an independent or parochial school. 

Independent Schools
Chase Collegiate						3
Cheshire Academy						2
The Country School						1
Ethel Walker School						1
Foote School						2
Hamden Hall Country Day School						12
Hopkins School						53
Pine Brook School						1
Parochial Schools
St. Aedan-Brendan School						3
St. Mary School						1
St. Stephen School						1
Public Schools
Amity						1
Cheshire						2
Hamden						2
New Haven						3
North Haven						1
West Haven						2