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Application – Now open for 23-24!

Why Apply?

A World-Class Education

Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed.

  • More Class Time
  • Excellent Academics
  • Social and Emotional Development
  • Physical Health

School and Family Partnership

Our students have strong advocates for their success in our teachers and faculty. We also recognize the crucial importance parents and caregivers have in a child’s education. Our families play a vital and active role in the educational experience at MSA.

Who Can Become An Owl?

Age & Grade
Levels

We serve students preschool (ages 3 and 4) through 7th grade. Students must be the appropriate age by September 1st for each grade. Students entering preschool must also be potty trained before the start of school.

Click here to view our Potty Training Policy.

 

 

 

Income
Levels

Families who qualify for Free or Reduced Rate Lunch are given preference; however, all families should apply. We have an economically diverse community.

 

 

 

School Zone & Residence

Students from all over are invited to apply as long as the family is able to provide transportation. Additionally, students zoned to attend schools that are rated Unsatisfactory or Below Average by the South Carolina Department of Education are given preference; however, others may apply. To check the rating of your public school online, go to  ed.sc.gov/data/report-cards/.

 

 

 

What is the Cost?

Cost of Tuition

Families who qualify for Free or Reduced Rate Lunch pay approximately $2 per day ($400 per year) tuition. Families who do not qualify for Free or Reduced Rate Lunch pay additional tuition based upon their income level.  

For more information, go to Tuition and Fees.

Our optional Extended Day Program costs approximately $300 per year in addition to the regular tuition.

School Uniform

Our students wear uniforms to foster an optimal learning environment. Students will receive a set of uniform items.

How Do I Apply?

1

Learn More

Learn more about our school and what makes us different. Check out all of the information posted on our website or check out our FaceBook or Instagram page to see what we do on a day to day basis!

Ask Us a Question
2

The online application in now available!

The online application usually takes 30 minutes. Be prepared with your child’s:

  • long-form birth certificate,
  • proof of residency, and
  • tax returns
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3

School Visit for Selected Applicants

Families will tour the school and spend time learning about our community from Principal Shavawn Davis-Milford. The child will also complete an assessment. These tours will be scheduled by the Admissions Team once you complete all steps of the application.

4

Partnership Meeting for Selected Applicants

Families will be able to learn more about our education program and share your reasons for seeking enrollment at MSA. We will also discuss the child’s curriculum, interests, special needs, and expectations for student life.

Dates & Deadlines

Open Houses for NEW Families

  • Wednesday, March 8 from 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. Families would get to tour, hear from school leaders, and receive application assistance from Ms. Shannon or Ms. Kat, as well as current families.

Application Deadline

  • February 28, 2023

School Visit Dates

  • We will send out virtual school visit dates once you apply!

 

 

Admission Decisions

Each child’s file is reviewed by the Admissions Committee.

All discussions regarding applications are held in strict confidence. Admission decisions consider the child’s potential for success in MSA’s program. Families will be notified in writing of the Admission Committee’s decision. Reasons for the decision will be kept confidential within the committee, and the decision of the Admission Committee is final.

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Meeting Street Academy admits children of any race, religion, color, national and ethnic origin, and guarantees all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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