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Non-Discrimination Policy
Bayou Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Step 1: Request Information
To request information online, click here or call 662-843-3708 to speak with our admission team. We look forward to hearing from you!
Step 2: Chat & Tour
After filling out the inquiry, you'll receive an e-packet full of information OR you'll receive your packet in-person for scheduled tours.
We invite you to schedule a personal tour or attend our Prospective Student Open House in December.
Please mark your calendars for Open House on December 5, 2022 to take a tour of our campus.
Step 3: Complete an Application
- Complete an Application ($30 non-refundable fee)
- The application fee will be paid through the FACTS Portal - please do not bring a check/cash to the school.
- Submit Required Documents (Can be submitted in application or in-person)
- Birth Certificate (Copy)
- Social Security Card (Copy)
- Mississippi Form 121 Immunization Compliance (Must be on MS Form)
- Previous Report Card(s)
- Previous Testing (ACT, ACT Aspire, OLSAT, etc.)
- Previous School Discipline Report
Step 4: Schedule an Assessment
PLEASE NOTE: An application must be submitted prior to completing Step 4 of the BA application process. If you have not yet completed an application, please see Step 3. If required documents were not turned in with the application, those are required to move forward in the process. Please bring with you to assessment appointment.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN (K3 & K4)
BA requires all applicants, K3 - 1st grade to take an entrance assessment. During the assessment, students will spend time with a teacher in a classroom. Students will be asked to sort colored items, work puzzles, write their name, test fine-motor skills, and identify letters & sounds. Students are not required to have mastery of these skills, however, teachers prefer to see where each student is academically. Students will also be assessed on their ability to communicate effectively. This assessment is set-up by appointment only.
BA requires all applicants, K3 - 1st grade to take an entrance assessment. During the assessment, students will spend time with a teacher in a classroom. Students will be asked to sort colored items, work puzzles, write their name, test fine-motor skills, and identify letters & sounds. Students are not required to have mastery of these skills, however, teachers prefer to see where each student is academically. Students will also be assessed on their ability to communicate effectively. This assessment is set-up by appointment only.
All pre-kindergarten students MUST be potty-trained. There are no exceptions to this rule.
KINDERGARTEN (K5) - GRADE 1
BA requires all applicants, K3 - 1st grade to take an entrance assessment. During the assessment, students will spend time with a teacher and go over letter sounds, letter/number recognition, fine-motor skills, reading, simple math, etc. This assessment is set-up by appointment only.
GRADES 2 - 12
BA requires all applicants, 2nd -12th grade to take an entrance assessment. During the assessment, students will spend time with the admissions team in the office. This assessment consists of a STAR Math test, STAR Reading test, & a short language test. This assessment is set-up by appointment only.
BA requires all applicants, 2nd -12th grade to take an entrance assessment. During the assessment, students will spend time with the admissions team in the office. This assessment consists of a STAR Math test, STAR Reading test, & a short language test. This assessment is set-up by appointment only.
Contact Mrs. Laura Harris, Advancement Associate, to schedule your entrance assessment appointment.
You can also view the timeline below to get a better picture of the timeline of our admissions process.
FAQ: How Does the Admission Committee Make a Determination?
The Bayou Academy Admissions Committee carefully evaluates each applicant on his/her individual strengths and talents. Admission to Bayou Academy is selective and based on previous school performance, behavior reports, results of an entrance assessment, and if needed, an interview with the student and/or family. While individual test scores for candidates grades one and above are important, every part of a candidate’s file plays a critical role in the acceptance process.
Step 5: Receive Admission Decision
Check your e-mail for decisions regarding admission decision from the Admissions Committee. Please check your junk/SPAM mail folders during this time.
If accepted, move on to Step 6.
Step 6: Complete Enrollment Packet
If accepted, you'll receive an e-mail with instructions to complete an online enrollment packet. If a secondary packet is needed for a split family, be sure to communicate that with the Admissions Director.
When the enrollment packet is submitted, a yearly $300/per family fee will be assessed.
Enrollment is not complete until this packet (and secondary packet, if needed) have been submitted. If you did not receive an e-mail with submission confirmation, please make sure you hit the "Submit" button on the "Enrollment Packet Review" section.
Step 7: Board of Directors Approval
You will receive confirmation from the Board of Directors of your official approval through e-mail. You can print a copy of your contract by logging into your FACTS/Renweb account, viewing the enrollment packet, and selecting "Print PDF."
Step 8: New Family Packet
Review your New Family Packet. Be sure to ask any questions you have. Our admissions team is always available to help.
Admissions Team
Kacie Davis
Director of
Advancement
Laura Harris
Advancement Associate