Admissions

Welcome!  We appreciate your interest in seeking admission to our school.  In order to make this process as informative and successful as possible, please follow the guidelines below.  If at any time you have questions or concerns please contact us directly at (239) 280-2450.  Mail any required documents to Donahue Academy. 4955 Seton Way, Ave Maria, FL 34142 or FAX them to us at (239) 304-7033. Here’s what you need to do:
  1. Register online by clicking here.

    Note: Kindergarten applicants must be five years of age by September 1st.  First Grade applicants must be six years of age by September 1st and must meet the reading readiness requirements of our school.  For other grades, students must meet readiness requirements at the grade level for which they seek entry.

  2. Send to the school a copy of the student's most recent school records and standardized test scores.

  3. If a student appears to be qualified and an opening becomes available, you will be contacted.  The school notifies the parents and schedules an appointment with the parents and applicant.  During the school year, the student will have an opportunity to "shadow" with their current grade.  An assessment test will be given to determine what grade the student should be placed in.  The principal and staff review the submitted information.  After the appointment, the school will notify the parents regarding placement of the student.

  4. Upon acceptance, you can immediately begin the process for requesting financial aid by clicking on Tuition and Aid and going to the FACTS Grant and Aid link. You will need to have copies of your 2010 tax returns available before final determination can be made.  You may also see if you meet the qualifications for the Step-up-for Students program for Florida residents.

  5. Once your student is accepted, the following forms will be required to be submitted to the office before the student may attend classes:
    (Note: The first three forms may be downloaded)

    • Family Information Sheet
    • Family Medical Form
    • Statement of Acceptance
    • State of Florida School Entry Health Exam ("Yellow Form")
    • Florida Certification of Immunization ("Blue Form")
    • Copy of birth certificate
    • Copy of Social Security card
    • Copy of baptismal certificate
    • Copy of certificate of First Holy Communion
    • Most recent report card from prior school (if applicable)
    • Most recent standardized test results (if applicable)
    • Milk and Pizza Order Form (optional)

The "Yellow" and "Blue" forms are available from any Florida physician's office.  A $200 per student non-refundable enrollment fee is also due before the student may attend class.  If you have any questions, please call the Admissions Office at 239-280-2450.

The Donahue Academy of Ave Maria admits students of any race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Admission may be denied if the student does not meet the school’s standards of achievement and behavior.  We may not be able to provide for the needs or all learners, especially of those with learning exceptionalities requiring special training and or interventions.

The admissions process at Donahue Academy will be conducted entirely online via this website.

Family Handbook

Before making your final decision to attend the Donahue Academy of Ave Maria and in addition to reviewing our mission and curriculum as articulated on this website, please also read the family handbook to ensure you are aware of and comfortable with our policies.  All families must sign a form certifying that they have read and agree to abide by the policies in the handbook.  To access the Family Handbook click here .  This current edition is subject to revision prior to the start of the academic year.

Uniforms

Except for oxford shirts, navy sweaters, shoes and socks, all other clothing items must be purchased from Renegades Sportswear.  This is especially important for pants and shorts as the cut, wear, sizing, and style needs to be the same to assure a standard look.

12911 Metro Parkway, Ft. Myers, Florida, 33912       (239) 275-6720       M-F 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.