Arlington Catholic High School and Saint Agnes School provide a continuous educational experience from early childhood through grade twelve. The academic, spiritual, and social development of our students is grounded in our Catholic faith.
Our campus is a community of critical thinkers dedicated to integrity, service, and academic excellence. We invite you to learn more about our school through our website, a visit to our campus, or contact us directly by phone or email. We look forward to showing you everything Saint Agnes School and Arlington Catholic High School have to offer.
We foster a community of critical thinkers dedicated to integrity, service, and creating a more just society. We invite you to explore our school through our website, visiting our campus, and contacting us directly by phone or email. We look forward to showing you all that Arlington Catholic High School/Saint Agnes School has to offer.
Patricia Crane,
SAS ’77, AC ’81, P ’15, ’17
Director of Enrollment
pcrane@achs.net
781-648-6133
Katie Pallotta Waitt,
SAS ’04, AC ’08, P ’37, ’37
Assistant Director of Enrollment
kwaitt@saintagnesschool.us
781-643-9031
Thank you for your interest in Saint Agnes School. We have designed our online application process to make applying as simple as possible.
We have designed our online application process to make applying as simple as possible. To begin the application process to any level from Infants through Grade 8, please follow the steps and guidelines below. If you have questions at any time throughout the process, please contact Katie (Pallotta) Waitt by e-mail at kwaitt@saintagnesschool.us.
Step #1: Pre-Application Checklist
| If applying for Infant and Toddler – Early Learning Center – 3 year old. | If applying for Grades K0 (4 years old) through Grade 1… | If applying for Grades 2 through 8… |
| Birth Certificate | Birth Certificate | Birth Certificate |
| Baptisimal Certificate (if Catholic) | Baptisimal Certificate (if Catholic) | Baptisimal Certificate (if Catholic; Grade 2 only) |
| IFSP (If applicable) | Current / Previous Report Card (Grade K2 & Grade 1 only) | Current / Previous Report Card |
| IHCP (If applicable) | Standardized Test Scores (optional) | Standardized Test Scores (required) |
| Special Education Plan (IEP or 504; if applicable) | Special Education Plan (IEP or 504; if applicable) |
Please request from student’s current school that transcripts and standardized testing scores be submitted to Saint Agnes School.
Step #2: Create an Application Account
Click here to create the FACTS Application Account.
Once your account has been created, you will receive a verification link at the e-mail address you provided. As soon as your e-mail address has been successfully verified, log in to your FACTS account, and click on Create A New Student Application for your child. You will then have the flexibility to log in and out of your account, as well as access your open application at any time!
Step #3: Completing the Application
Please complete the Online Application forms listed in the menu on the left side of your screen, beginning with the Applicant Information form.
Feedback will be provided throughout the process to help you complete the application. A yellow caution sign will appear in the menu next to forms that are missing required information. If a form contains all required information, a green check mark will appear next to the form’s menu item.
You can review the entire application at any time by selecting the Application Review item on the left menu. From here, you will also be able to print a PDF of the application in its current state.
After you have completed the application, a Submit Application form will appear. Please follow the instructions that will be provided to submit the application.
Step #4: Admissions Status Tracking
After your application has been submitted, you will be able to track your admissions status at the school, monitor when the school receives any supplemental forms and, if necessary, print the completed application. To view your application status, please use your Application FACTS username and password to access your account.
Step #5: Registration & Enrollment
Applications submitted for Infants and Toddlers will be followed up with a meeting with the Director of the Early Learning Center. You will be contacted to schedule this meeting. This an opportunity for the Director to learn more about your family’s needs and to develop the best plan for your child as well as for you to ask questions. The meeting will include a conversation about your child’s developmental history, current relationships, interests and strengths. We will discuss your preferred start date preferred days of the week.
After receiving acceptance notification with the preferred start date, you will be provided with information necessary to complete the enrollment process. This is where you will have the opportunity to review the Early Learning Center Handbook.
Applications for Grades K0 – K2, a Readiness Screening will need to be scheduled. You will be contacted to schedule this for your child. This helps teachers to get to know the incoming students, as well as develop the best plan and prepare for the upcoming school year. Acceptance to Saint Agnes School is NOT contingent on this screening.
If you are interested in applying as a freshman for the class of 2028 please follow the steps for the grade 9 application. If you are applying as a transfer student, please follow the Steps for Transfer Students below.
Step 1: Create a FACTS Online Application Account
Create your account by clicking here. Upon account creation, you will receive an email containing a verification link. Once your email address has been verified, log in to your account and Create A New Student Application for your child. You will then have the flexibility to log in and out of your account and access your open application. Complete the online application, which includes a current teacher or guidance counselor recommendation.
Step 2: Request an official transcript from your current school.
Step 3: Submit your HSPT scores.
Applicants to Arlington Catholic High School must take the High School Placement Test (HSPT). The HSPT is only available to students currently in 8th grade.
Applicants may sit for the test at any high school in the Archdiocese of Boston. Test scores may be sent to a maximum of five different high schools. The school code for Arlington Catholic High School is 14. The cost to register for the HSPT is $40.
Take the High School Placement Test here with us at Arlington Catholic! We will be offering the November 18th and Saturday, December 2nd and 16th. Our school code is 14.
After submitting the application, you will be able to track your admissions status at the school by logging in to your account. In addition, you will be able to print the completed application, monitor when the school receives any applicable supplemental forms and, if necessary, reprint the forms.
Step 4: Apply for Financial Aid
To apply for FACTS Financial Aid for the 2025-2026 School Year please click here. The deadline to apply is December 15, 2024. Please contact Mrs. Crane for more information at pcrane@achs.net.
Step 1: Create FACTS Account
Create a FACTS Online Application Account by clicking here. Upon account creation, you will receive an email containing a verification link. Once your email address has been verified, log in to your account and Create A New Student Application for your child. You will then have the flexibility to log in and out of your account and access your open application.
Step 2: Complete Online Application
Complete the online application, which includes a current teacher or guidance counselor recommendation.
Step 3: Request Transcript
Request from your current school your high school transcript (including most recent report card) and disciplinary report.
Step 4: Admissions Interview
Complete an admissions interview. Send email to Mrs. Crane, pcrane@achs.net.
Step 5: Apply for Financial Aid
Financial aid is still available on a limited basis. The financial aid application can be found in the online application under the FACTS tab.
The Arlington Catholic Bridge Academy is a program for students who have completed 8th grade but may require additional skill-building before high school. The program will provide an enriching curriculum, which will build on the previous 8th-grade coursework. Students at the Bridge Academy will be a part of the vibrant Arlington Catholic school community, while remaining apart for purposes of instruction. This program was developed to serve the unique needs of these students, and bridge the gap to high school. Please contact Patricia Crane at pcrane@achs.net with any questions you may have.
Step 1: Create FACTS Account
Create a FACTS Online Application Account by clicking here. Upon account creation, you will receive an email containing a verification link.
Step 2: Complete Application Form
Once your email address has been verified, log in to your account and Create A New Student Application for your child. You will then have the flexibility to log in and out of your account and access your open application. Complete the online application, which includes a current teacher or guidance counselor recommendation.
Arlington Catholic High School is SEVIS-approved with the ability to issue I-20 visas for students in grades 9-12. We believe that international students add a rich flavor to the fabric of our school community, and we welcome applications on a rolling basis for grades 9-12. Most spaces are filled by March, so we encourage students to apply in December for the following academic year. ACHS does not accept international students as mid-year transfers, and discourages students from reclassifying. ACHS does not partner with any agencies, and spaces in our international program are limited within each grade.
Arlington Catholic High School features a strong academic program with an outstanding guidance staff to help students with course selection and college placement. Our small class sizes, competitive honors and Advanced Placement courses, varied extracurricular activities, and our commitment to community service provide opportunities for students to flourish inside and outside the classroom.
For questions about international enrollment, please contact Steve Barrett, Associate Principal and Coordinator of International Students, at sbarrett@achs.net.
Step 1: Complete an Application
Complete an online application by clicking here
Step 2: Submit Documentation
Step 3: Complete Zoom Interview
Once all documents have been received, we will schedule a Zoom interview
Step 4: Complete Online Enrollment & Pay Deposit
Upon acceptance, students have a two-week window to complete their online enrollment including deposit to secure their seat at ACHS. Once the student is fully enrolled, ACHS will issue an I20 via scan to the student.
We will be offering the test at 7:30 am on:
Our school code is 14.
Tours
Tours will be offered during school hours and are open to prospective students as well as their families. This is a great opportunity for the whole family to visit the school and meet with key school personnel.
Our Administration is more than happy to meet with families individually, in-person, or virtually, to answer specific questions about the different aspects of our wonderful school. Academics, Athletics, Student Life, School Counseling, etc.
Nathaniel Naughton
AC ’90
Associate Principal for Academics, 6-12, Social Studies Teacher
Steve Barrett
Associate Principal: Operations & Management, 6-12
Steve serves as the Associate Principal of Operations at Arlington Catholic High School, where he is dedicated to supporting students’ growth in faith, academics, and community. He also serves as the Coordinator of International Students.
Upon graduating from Boston College with a BS in Political Science in 1986, Steve began teaching History at Matignon High School, and has been a Catholic educator and administrator in several schools for the past 39 years. He also holds a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from American International College. Steve joined Arlington Catholic in 2008 as the Dean of Students and served as Director of Admissions for a decade before his appointment to his current role.
Steve and his wife Erin are proud parents of two AC alums- Stephen Class of 2010, and William Class of 2014.
Dr. Laurie Sullivan
Associate Principal, K0-8
John Graeffa
Principal/Head of School
John Graceffa has devoted the past fourteen years of his professional life to Saint Agnes School/Arlington Catholic High School, serving in key leadership roles including Dean of Students, Vice Principal, Principal, and most recently, Acting Head of School. A proud graduate of Springfield College, he holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master’s degree in Education.
Before joining the SAS/AC community, Mr. Graceffa spent the early part of his career in public education as a high school history teacher at Waltham High School, where he also coached soccer, basketball, and tennis. He went on to serve as Principal of Waltham High School for 23 years, earning widespread respect for his dedication to student success and academic excellence. In addition, he served for eight years as an elected member of the Waltham School Committee and participated actively in several educational organizations throughout his career.
Reflecting on his transition into Catholic education, Mr. Graceffa shared:
“As my decision to retire from public education came to fruition, I aggressively sought to work in Catholic education for the opportunity to encourage the awareness of God in daily life, embrace the culture of service and giving back to those in need, instill values of caring for each other and empathy for others, develop young leaders, and place an emphasis on moral and character development. I was fortunate to have this opportunity at Saint Agnes School / Arlington Catholic High School. I have embraced the opportunity to have Catholic values interwoven and embedded in the spiritual, academic, social, and physical life of our students and faculty.”
Mr. Graceffa’s leadership has left an indelible mark on the SAS/AC community, where his passion for faith-based education and holistic student development continues to shape the school’s mission and future.
Very Reverend Marc J. Bishop, V.F.
Pastor
St. Camillus Parish and St. Agnes Parish, Arlington, MA
Fr. Marc, a native of Billerica, MA, was ordained to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ on May 26, 2001, at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston, MA. Father graduated from Austin Preparatory School in the Spring of 1991 and graduated from Seton Hall University in May 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.
He entered St. John’s Seminary in the Fall of 1995. After graduating from seminary with a Bachelor of Philosophy and Master of Divinity degrees, he was ordained at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on May 26, 2001. His first assignment was St. Mary Parish (Chelmsford). Fr. Marc happily served there for four and a half years before being called to service in the active-duty military. Fr. Marc, then a Lieutenant in the United States Navy Reserve, was on active duty with First Battalion, Twenty-fifth Marines from January 2006 to December 2006. He served the religious needs of the Marines and Sailors in Al-Fallujah, Iraq, from March 2006 to October 2006. In February of 2007, Fr. Marc received the Vincent Capadano Reserve Officer Association’s Chaplain of the Year Award. Fr. Marc was also honored by the Massachusetts District, Bishop Healy Province, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus with the Father Joseph T. O’Callahan 2007 Memorial Award, “… for outstanding and significant contributions to the principles of patriotism, brotherly love and love of country…”
Fr. Marc was a member of Team Ministry at Holy Family Parish (Amesbury), from February 15, 2007 to June 30, 2008; he served as pastor of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish (Methuen/Lawrence) from July 2008 to June 2010. July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2014, Fr. Marc was Pastor of both St. Rita Parish (Lowell) and Ste. Marguerite Parish (Dracut). He served as the Administrator of Immaculate Conception Parish (Marlborough) from July 2014 through May 2018. He also served as the Vicar Forane of Vicariate One of the West Region of the Archdiocese of Boston, ending May 31, 2018.
He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the Catholic School Foundation. Father Marc enjoys athletics and served as an assistant coach for the Lowell Catholic Varsity Boys Ice Hockey Team for eight seasons, most notably assisting the team to a 2017 Division II State Championship. Fr. Marc is Pastor of St. Camillus Parish (Arlington/Belmont) and St. Agnes Parish (Arlington), appointed by His Eminence Sean P. Cardinal O’Malley, Archbishop of Boston, on June 1, 2018. Fr. Marc is currently the Vicar Forane for Vicariate IV of the North Region.
