Admissions at Aquinas High School

A Catholic college-prep experience welcoming students from all faith backgrounds 

Aquinas is ready to partner with your family and prepare your child for a bright future. See how we carry out our mission to educate young men and women to be people of faith, character, and scholarship.

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Christian Faith

God is at the center of everything we do, guiding our mission and shaping our school culture.

Small Classes

We have a dedicated faculty, and our 15:1 student-to-teacher ratio allows for ideal student engagement.

Community

Your child will be a part of our school family from day one and connect with classmates through clubs, sports, and our House System.

Academic Rigor

We offer college prep, honors and AP classes along with unique electives like forensics, robotics, and horticulture.

Athletics

Our investment in competitive sports distinguishes us from other high school athletic programs in the Augusta area.

One of the best ways that Aquinas prepared me for college was by teaching me how to study. The difficult curriculum introduced me to the main ideas I am learning in my college classes. The teachers gave me the support I needed and instilled in me the skills and intellectual curiosity to be successful in higher education.

-Caroline ’23


Meet Tim Przybysz,
Admissions Director

“I love Aquinas, the people I get to work with every day, and sharing about the school with others.”

Time at AHS

Tim has faithfully served current and prospective Aquinas families since 2017.

Background:

Having grown up attending private Catholic schools, Tim is passionate about the well-rounded education it provides.

Education & Work Experience:

After graduating from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science degree, Tim worked as a missionary, sharing the Word of God with others. Following that, he was a youth minister at a local Catholic church.

Have a question for Tim? Submit it online or call (706) 736-5516, ext. 116. 

Incoming 9th graders:

  1. Complete the student application.
  2. Sign up to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) This is a standardized test we administer at Aquinas. 
  3. Submit one copy of student’s most recent report card.
  4. Provide the most recent standardized test scores.
  5. Submit a teacher recommendation.
  6. Submit a FACTS Application (if applying for a customized tuition plan). 
  7. If applicable, provide a current copy of student’s  IEP/504 Plan/Evaluation.

Transfer students (10th-12th grade):

  1. Complete the student application and the application essay. (A personal interview may also be requested.)
  2. Submit student’s current school records (academic transcript, attendance, discipline).
  3. Provide a teacher recommendation.
  4. Submit a FACTS Application (if applying for a customized tuition plan). 
  5. If applicable, provide a current copy of the student’s  IEP/504 Plan/Evaluation.

Admissions Timeline

January/February

Admission applications submitted by late January or early February are given priority consideration. Please allow approximately three weeks for application review.

Late February

If your child is admitted, we will send an acceptance letter through traditional mail as well as email. We suggest admitted students enroll by the middle or end of March, which will help us better prepare for the upcoming year’s scheduling needs.

Early March

The priority deadline for submitting a FACTS application is March 1.

Late March

Parents of admitted students will be invited to attend a meeting on campus where we will review our school handbook and provide recommendations regarding course selection, school supplies, and extracurricular participation.

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