• 919 Iverson St, Salinas, CA 93901
  • 831-422-6391
  • office@palmaschool.org
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    Palma School
    • About Us
      • Mission Statement & Philosophy
      • Staff Directory
      • School Campus
      • Parents' Club
      • Publications
      • Employment
      • Contact Us
    • Admissions
      • Director’s Message
      • Application Process
      • Apply to Attend
      • Tuition & Tuition Assistance
      • Transfer Students
      • International Students
    • Academics
      • Curriculum
      • The Arts
      • Technology
      • Guidance
      • 2023 Summer Reading List
      • Course Catalog 2023-24
    • Student Life
      • Athletics
      • Clubs & Activities
      • CORE
      • Diversity & Inclusion
      • Campus Ministry
      • Scoir
    • Giving
      • Gifts
      • Ways to Give
      • 1951 Society
      • Impact Report 2023
    • Quicklinks
      • 2023 Summer Reading List
      • Athletics
      • Academic Calendar
      • Alumni
      • Athletic Packet
      • Bell Schedule
      • Book List
      • Calendars
      • Community Service Form
      • Daily Announcements
      • Dress Code
      • Facts SIS
      • Lunch Menu - September
      • Newsletter - September
      • Official Online Store
      • Scoir
      • Transcript Request Form
      • Yearbook

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    Admissions

    Application Process

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    Director’s Message

    Application Process

    Tuition & Tuition Assistance

    Transfer Students

    International Students


    English Teacher Recommendation Form

    Math Teacher Recommendation Form

    Fifth Grade Teacher Recommendation Form

    Release of Records Form

    HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

    High School Admission Criteria

    •  7th and 8th grade grades (no marks lower than “C”, equivalent to a GPA (grade point average) of 3.0 or higher is strongly recommended)
    • Standardized testing scores from 6th & 7th grade plus the Palma School Placement Test
    • Teacher recommendations
    • Interview
    • Appropriate attendance and discipline record

    Important Dates

    Sunday, Oct 1, 2023  Applications for 2024/2025 school year open

    Monday, Oct 9, 2023  High School Visitation Day

    Wednesday, Nov 1, 2023  Financial aid applications open

    Sunday, Nov 5, 2023  High School Open House

    Saturday, Dec 9, 2023  High School Placement Exam

    Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023  Priority Enrollment High School Packet Due

    Monday, Dec 22, 2023  Priority Admissions Emailed

    Saturday, Jan 27, 2024  All grades level placement exam

    Thursday, Feb 1, 2024  Financial Aid Application Due


    Admissions Policy

    Mindful of our primary mission to be a witness to the love of Christ for all, Palma School admits students of any race, color, national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to the students at the school. Palma School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin, nor age in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. While Palma School does not discriminate against students with special needs, a full range of services may not be available.

    Tuition Policy

    The Palma School Board of Directors establishes rates of tuition on an annual basis. Historically tuition ranges between 2-4% increase per year.

    MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

    Middle School Admission Criteria

    • Previous 2 academic years’ grades (no marks lower than “C”/ “3”, equivalent to a (grade point average) of 3.0 or higher is strongly recommended)
    • Standardized testing scores from the past two academic years and the Palma School Placement Test
    • Teacher recommendations
    • Interview
    • Appropriate attendance and discipline record

    Important Dates

    Sunday, Oct 1, 2023  Applications for 2024/2025 school year open

    Monday, Oct 2, 2023  Middle School Shadow Days begin

    Wednesday, Nov 1, 2023  Financial aid applications open

    Wednesday, Dec 6, 2023  Middle School Open House

    Saturday, Jan 13, 2024  Middle School Placement Exam

    Saturday, Jan 27, 2024  All grades level placement exam

    Thursday, Feb 1, 2024  Financial Aid Application Due

    Friday, Feb 23, 2024  Admissions Decisions Email

    Students at Palma School come from a wide array of backgrounds and socio-economic strata and the Admission Committee understands that any one piece of information is not sufficient to render an accurate picture of a student. By weighing multiple sources, we can better ascertain unique strengths, gifts and talents.

    The Director of Admissions is always eager to help should you have a question about the application process. Call 831.422.6391 x241 or email rico@palmaschool.org.

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    Mindful of our primary mission to be a witness to the love of Christ for all, Palma School admits students of any race, color, national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to the students at the school. Palma School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin, nor age in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. While Palma School does not discriminate against students with special needs, a full range of services may not be available. Likewise, Palma School does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of gender, age, disability, race, color, and national and/or ethnic origin. Palma School reserves the right to be a sole judge of merit, competence and qualifications, and can favor Catholic applicants and co-workers in all employment decisions, especially in those positions that have direct bearing upon the pastoral activity of the Church.

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    Palma School

    919 Iverson St.

    Salinas, CA. 93901

    831.422.6391

    office@palmaschool.org

     

    Palma is a private, college-preparatory school grades 6 through 12 owned and operated by The Christian Brothers Institute of California. Palma School is dedicated to providing students an excellent education in a Roman Catholic environment that embraces the Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother Education and challenges each individual to develop spiritually, intellectually, morally, physically, and socially. Palma School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA).

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