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Application Materials

Please follow these steps to submit a complete application packet for admissions consideration for the 2025-26 school year only.
 
The diocesan application for the 2026-27 school year has opened, however Holy Spirit School will not begin to accept the supporting documentation to complete admissions packets until our Admissions Portal opens on October 15, 2025.
 
Questions regarding the admissions process may be directed to our registrar, Mrs. Lori Martin at [email protected] or 703-978-7117, extension 1113.

STEP 1: Holy Spirit School utilizes the Arlington Diocese Catholic School Application for admissions. Please complete this online application HERE and select Holy Spirit School as your first choice.

STEP 2: Gather the following documents and submit to Holy Spirit School:

  • Copy of birth certificate (original to be presented upon acceptance)
  • Copy of Catholic sacramental certificates – Baptism, First Communion, First Reconciliation, Confirmation (if applicable)
  • Copy of current and two previous years’ report cards
  • Copy of current and two previous years’ standardized test scores
  • Proof of custody or guardianship (if applicable)
  • Copies of IEP, 504 Plan, Student Assistance Plan, Speech and Language Evaluation, Psycho-educational test results, Special Ed Child Study, Special Ed Eligibility Date from base school and Special Ed Triennial (if applicable)
  • Completed Pre-Kindergarten Parent Questionnaire (Pre-K applicants only)

STEP 3: Submit the $100.00/applicant non-refundable application fee to Holy Spirit School. Payment (cash or check) may be mailed to Holy Spirit School, attn: Registrar, 8802 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA 22003, or dropped off at the school during regular school hours.

STEP 4: Submit the following documents to your child’s current school:

  • Release of Student Records form (for applicants entering Grades 1-8 only)
  • Prospective Student Evaluation Grades PreK-1 form (for applicants entering Grades PreK-1st only)
  • Prospective Student Evaluation Grades 2-8 form (for applicants entering Grades 2nd-8th only)

STEP 5: Upon acceptance, submit the following:

  • A $550.00 non-refundable registration fee is required to hold a student’s spot for the coming academic year. Payment (cash or check) may be mailed to Holy Spirit School, attn: Registrar, 8802 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA 22003, or dropped off at the school during regular school hours.
  • Copy of current Immunization Record
  • Commonwealth of Virginia School Entrance Health Form must be sent to the school office no later than August 1st. Failure to do so may delay entrance into Holy Spirit School.