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Saint Joseph Academy is a welcoming community where young women achieve academic excellence and pursue their passions. We take bold steps to help young women in Northeast Ohio meet the challenges of a new century in an environment where students can reach Their highest potential, whether in the classroom, on the field or on stage. Saint Joseph Academy takes pride in developing each young woman’s unique talents, ensuring they are supported by strong role models and inspired by their peers. As the only all-girls high school in the City of Cleveland, Saint Joseph Academy's beautiful college-like campus offers state-of-the-art facilities for our 670+ young women. 

8th Grade Events

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  • 8th Grade Shadowing

    Be a Jaguar for the day! Shadowing provides an excellent opportunity for girls to spend a full school day at Saint Joseph Academy - attending our classes, touring our beautiful campus, and meeting many of our amazing teachers and students. 

    Shadowing dates for 8th graders are available in the fall and dates for 7th graders are available in the spring. Visiting students should plan to be on campus from 7:45 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on a shadow day and must provide their own transportation. Girls shadowing will enjoy a complimentary lunch while dining with their host.

    Several 8th grade shadowing dates are available beginning Monday, September 20 and ending on Friday, December 10, 2021. 

    To register for a shadowing date, click here.

  • Open House

    We are excited to share the Saint Joseph Academy experience with you! Open House is a wonderful opportunity to learn about our academic offerings, meet teachers, current students and coaches, as well as tour our beautiful campus including the renovated Fitzmaurice Hall and the Makerspace innovation lab.
    • Spring Open House is on Thursday, April 7, 6-8 p.m.
    Registration for Open House is required. For the health and safety of your family and our community, there is a limited number of attendees permitted per family. Attendees are limited to the prospective student and two accompanying adults. Unfortunately, walk-ins will not be permitted.

    Spring Open House registration is forthcoming.

  • Admission & Scholarship Testing

    All 8th grade girls considering Saint Joseph Academy (SJA) are required to take our Admission test. Saint Joseph Academy uses the High School Placement Test (HSPT).

    The testing dates are below:
    • Saturday, October 30, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (Admission and Scholarship Test with Parent Forum)
    • Wednesday, November 3, 4-7 p.m. (Admission and Scholarship)
    • Saturday, November 13, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (Admission and Scholarship Test with Parent Forum)
    • Saturday, January 8, 2022, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (Admissions only)
    • Wednesday, February 2, 2022, 4-7 p.m. (Admission test only)

    To register for a test date, click here.

  • Summer Programs

    We offer a variety of summer programs where attendees will lead, explore and create through hands-on learning. Our programs teach new skills and provide tools that enable girls to strengthen their minds and pursue their passions.

    Summer programs are completed for the Summer of 2021 but will return for the Summer of 2022.

2nd-7th Grade Events

List of 5 items.

  • Open House

    We are excited to share the Saint Joseph Academy experience with you! Open House is a wonderful opportunity to learn about our academic offerings, meet teachers, current students and coaches, as well as tour our beautiful campus including the renovated Fitzmaurice Hall and the Makerspace innovation lab.
    • Spring Open House is on Thursday, April 7, 6-8 p.m.
    Registration for Open House is required. For the health and safety of your family and our community, there is a limited number of attendees permitted per family. Attendees are limited to the prospective student and two accompanying adults. Unfortunately, walk-ins will not be permitted.

    Spring Open House registration is forthcoming.

  • Christmas at the Academy

    Every December, girls in grades 2-5 are invited to join us at the Academy and get ready for Christmas. Students are filled with the holiday spirit that evening, including craft time and a delicious holiday treat. Don't miss out on this beloved and treasured Saint Joseph Academy Christmas tradition!

    Christmas at the Academy will take place on December 17, 6:30-8 p.m. Registration is required.

    Register here

  • 7th Grade Shadowing

    Be a Jaguar for the day! Shadowing provides an excellent opportunity for girls to spend a full school day at Saint Joseph Academy - attending our classes, touring our beautiful campus, and meeting many of our amazing teachers and students. 

    Shadowing dates for 8th graders are available in the Fall and dates for 7th graders are available in the Spring. Visiting students should plan to be on campus from 7:45 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on a shadow day and must provide their own transportation. Girls shadowing will enjoy a complimentary lunch while dining with their host.

    7th Grade shadowing dates will be available in Spring 2022. 

  • Easter at the Academy

    Girls in grades 2-5 are invited to hop into Easter with us at this Saint Joseph Academy tradition, filled with fun, games and a spring-themed craft! We look forward to celebrating with you next year in Spring 2022.

  • Summer Programs

    We offer a variety of summer programs where attendees will lead, explore and create through hands-on learning. Our programs teach new skills and provide tools that enable girls to strengthen their minds and pursue their passions.

    Summer programs are completed for the Summer of 2021 but will return for the Summer of 2022.
To explore the Academy’s campus, watch our virtual tour or discover it yourself using our interactive MapMe tool below.

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    8th Grade Shadowing

    Saint Joseph Academy
    Shadowing provides an excellent opportunity for girls to spend a full school day at Saint Joseph Academy — attending our classes, touring the campus and meeting many of our teachers and students. 

    Contact: Mrs. Helen Rechin '87
    Register
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    Admission/Scholarship Test

    Saint Joseph Academy
    All 8th grade girls considering Saint Joseph Academy (SJA) are invited to take our Admission and Scholarship test. 

    Registration coming soon.
    Contact: Mrs. Diana Fogarty
    Register
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    8th Grade Shadowing

    Saint Joseph Academy
    Shadowing provides an excellent opportunity for girls to spend a full school day at Saint Joseph Academy — attending our classes, touring the campus and meeting many of our teachers and students. 

    Contact: Mrs. Helen Rechin '87
    Register
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    8th Grade Shadowing

    Saint Joseph Academy
    Shadowing provides an excellent opportunity for girls to spend a full school day at Saint Joseph Academy — attending our classes, touring the campus and meeting many of our teachers and students. 

    Contact: Mrs. Helen Rechin '87
    Register
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    8th Grade Shadowing

    Saint Joseph Academy
    Shadowing provides an excellent opportunity for girls to spend a full school day at Saint Joseph Academy — attending our classes, touring the campus and meeting many of our teachers and students. 

    Contact: Mrs. Helen Rechin '87
    Register
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    8th Grade Shadowing

    Saint Joseph Academy
    Shadowing provides an excellent opportunity for girls to spend a full school day at Saint Joseph Academy — attending our classes, touring the campus and meeting many of our teachers and students. 

    Contact: Mrs. Helen Rechin '87
    Register
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    8th Grade Shadowing

    Saint Joseph Academy
    Shadowing provides an excellent opportunity for girls to spend a full school day at Saint Joseph Academy — attending our classes, touring the campus and meeting many of our teachers and students. 

    Contact: Mrs. Helen Rechin '87
    Register
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    Admission/ Scholarship Test with Parent Forum

    Saint Joseph Academy
    All 8th grade girls considering Saint Joseph Academy (SJA) are required to take our Admission and Scholarship test. The Parent Forum will be from 9-10:30 a.m.

    Registration coming soon.
    Contact: Mrs. Diana Fogarty
    Register
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    8th Grade Shadowing

    Saint Joseph Academy
    Shadowing provides an excellent opportunity for girls to spend a full school day at Saint Joseph Academy — attending our classes, touring the campus and meeting many of our teachers and students. 

    Contact: Mrs. Helen Rechin '87
    Register
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    8th Grade Shadowing

    Saint Joseph Academy
    Shadowing provides an excellent opportunity for girls to spend a full school day at Saint Joseph Academy — attending our classes, touring the campus and meeting many of our teachers and students. 

    Contact: Mrs. Helen Rechin '87
    Register
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    8th Grade Shadowing

    Saint Joseph Academy
    Shadowing provides an excellent opportunity for girls to spend a full school day at Saint Joseph Academy — attending our classes, touring the campus and meeting many of our teachers and students. 

    Contact: Mrs. Helen Rechin '87
    Register
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    8th Grade Shadowing

    Saint Joseph Academy
    Shadowing provides an excellent opportunity for girls to spend a full school day at Saint Joseph Academy — attending our classes, touring the campus and meeting many of our teachers and students. 

    Contact: Mrs. Helen Rechin '87
    Register
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    Alumnae Basketball Scrimmage

    Saint Joseph Academy, Academy Center
    All Saint Joseph Academy Basketball alumnae are invited to attend and play against our current varsity team at our upcoming on Saturday, November 27. The game will be held in the Academy Center and will begin at 10 a.m. with warmups at 9:30 a.m.

    If you'd rather just watch and reconnect with your former teammates, that's fine too! The scrimmage will be played like a normal, 4-quarter high school game. We hope to see you on the 27th!
    Contact: Head Basketball Coach Mrs. Karen Swanson Haan
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    8th Grade Shadowing

    Saint Joseph Academy
    Shadowing provides an excellent opportunity for girls to spend a full school day at Saint Joseph Academy — attending our classes, touring the campus and meeting many of our teachers and students. 

    Contact: Mrs. Helen Rechin '87
    Register
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