Middle & High School Admissions

Application Checklist

Tour Mount Madonna School
Submit the Application Form with $100 Application Fee plus
• copies of report cards and transcripts for high school
• standardized test reports. The SSATB is the preferred test for Middle/High Applicants; other test scores may be accepted
Send Confidential Reports with addressed-stamped envelope to previous teachers

Click here to download the application packet with instructions. You will also need the Confidential Report form.

1. Tours

In order to fully appreciate and see our program at work, we ask parents to first visit the campus and meet with the Director of Admissions for the Middle/High School, Dr. Nicole Tervalon. Parents view the beautiful facilities, learn about the mission and history of our school, the overview of programs, parent participation, transportation and the admissions process.

To arrange a tour please call the School Office at 408-847-2717 x232 and ask for Lara Kilpatrick, Assistant Director of Admissions. If you must leave a message please include the following information:

Your name
Student’s name and grade
Phone number and best times to reach you

2. Application

Application Form – complete the form in its entirety.

Application Fee – Submit a nonrefundable $100 application fee to the address below. (Checks payable to Mount Madonna School)

Admissions Criteria

Middle School Eligibility
Entry to the Middle School is based on social, emotional and academic readiness. This includes student performance at or above grade level in all academic areas, satisfactory scores on standardized exams and a record of good conduct.

High School Eligibility
Entry to High School is based on social, emotional and academic readiness for the rigorous college preparatory Mount Madonna High School program. This includes a 3.0 overall average with no grade lower than C, satisfactory scores on standardized exams, and a record of good conduct and positive contributions to the school community.

3. Confidential Report(s)

For Middle School: We request two confidential forms with one being from the current Language Arts teacher and one from the current Math teacher. In the case that they are the same teacher, you may give it to another current teacher of your choice.

For High School: We require three forms with one from each of the following current teachers- Math, English and Elective of your choice.

Please give the teacher the form with a stamped envelope addressed to be mailed directly to:

Middle/High School Admissions
Mount Madonna School
491 Summit Road
Watsonville, CA 95076

Next Steps

Interviews

The Admissions Committee will review all applications upon receipt of the completed Application and Confidential Report Forms. If the applicant meets the admissions criteria, you will be contacted to schedule an interview for your student.

Decision Letters and Wait Pools

The Admissions Committee will review all applicant information. You will then receive written notification letting you know the committee’s decision. If space is not available at the time you have applied and your student has met the admissions criteria, you may request that your application be kept active and you will be notified when space is available.

Thank you for your interest in Mount Madonna School.
We look to forward to meeting you and your child.