ADMISSIONS PROCESS
FRESHMAN
8th graders ready to join the brotherhood at St. Mary’s South Side Catholic can follow the steps below to learn more, submit their application, and take the first step toward joining our Dragon community. All application materials should be submitted through the online Parent Portal.
SHADOW VISIT REGISTRATION OPENS: AUGUST 1, 2026
APPLICATION OPENS: OCTOBER 1, 2026
ARCHDIOCESAN TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM OPENS: OCTOBER 1, 2026ARCHDIOCESAN TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM DUE: NOVEMBER 8, 2026APPLICATION CLOSES & ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS DUE: NOVEMBER 8, 2026
FAMILY INTERVIEWS: JANUARY 6, 2027
ADMISSIONS DECISION DAY: JANUARY 29, 2027
TRANSFER STUDENTS
We enroll transfer students throughout the year depending on the circumstance. Contact our Director of Enrollment Christina Bianchi 314.481.8400 x 110 for more information.
Complete the SMSSC Online Application
We will need the following records to decide on acceptance:
- Academic Transcripts (last three years of records)
- Standardized Testing scores (i.e., MAP, Iowa Basic, etc.), if applicable
- Discipline Records (if there are no disciplinary issues, the school needs to indicate so)
- Attendance Records