Admissions Process

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

Step 2: Chat & Tour

Step 3: Complete an Application

Complete an Application ($100 non-refundable fee) (fee decreases $20 for each application submitted for multiple children)
- 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.)
- Current/Previous School Discipline Report (Must be on this form)

*Bayou Academy cannot request these documents from your current school. You must ask for copies from the student's official file at your current school. We do not recommend withdrawing your student from their current school until we have officially accepted the student into Bayou Academy.

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.

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.

Contact Mrs. Laura Harris, Advancement Associate, to schedule your entrance assessment appointment.

[email protected]

You can also view the timeline below to get a better picture of the timeline of our admissions process.

FAQ: How Does the Admissions 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/discipline 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: Student & Family Meeting

Step 6: Receive Admission Decision

Step 7: Complete Enrollment Packet & Submit Release Form

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.

**IMPORTANT**

You will need to submit a release form from your current school. You can get this from your school's administration once you've officially withdrawn them. Please do NOT complete this step until you've received acceptance from Bayou Academy. This is a formality that shows us that you are in good financial standing and are able to be released from your current school. Your contract will not be presented to the Board of Trustees until we have this form on file. When you request this form, you will be formally withdrawn from your current school. Do not complete this step until you are READY to be withdrawn from your current school.

Step 8: Board of Trustees Approval

Step 9: New Family Packet