School Enrollment
Welcome to St. Joseph Academy!
We’re glad you’ve decided to learn more about our school and look forward to working with you and your child as members of our school family.
We are excited to have moved to an online registraton form with Infinite Campus! You can click on the link above to start the process, and the Wisconsin DPI application link is available from the home page of our registration.
Enrollment applications for the 2026-2027 school year will open on February 2nd, 2026 after 8:00 a.m.
School enrollment occurs every month between the 1st and the 20th – though sometimes it may be necessary to put your child on a waiting list if our classes are full.
St. Joseph Academy has a 1:00 pm early release every Friday.
We use the 2 ½ hours to provide professional development for our teachers. We focus on how to instruct, facilitate and implement curriculums, host guests that come in to train our teachers, and provide teachers with time to collaborate and make their instructional practices stronger.
We understand that early releases from SJA can cause difficulties with figuring out childcare; therefore, we have partnered with the YMCA to provide the vital services before and after school. The YMCA offers a Friday only option to care for your child if you are not able to pick them up by 1:00 pm.
The options are as follows:
1) $94 – covers all the Fridays of the month.
2) $35 – covers the drop in fee for Fridays if you do not need the whole month.
We highly recommend completing the YMCA student profile in advance. Completing the profile does not result in charges. You will only be billed if your child begins using the service
Families who qualify may use WisShares to cover the cost of this childcare option.
Please reach out to your principal with any questions or concerns.
Apply Online
For RETURNING students (currently enrolled), you’re only required to submit proof of residency.
• Birth certificate (with raised seal) OR immunization record
• Proof of Residency (click here for a list of acceptable documents)
• Proof of income
– Current year federal income tax for 1040 (2 pages)
If you have not filed your taxes by the time of the application, the previous years W-2’s for all parents/guardians listed on the application are acceptable if you apply before April.
– Current year 1099 form for any Social Security benefit received
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is CHOICE?
The Parental Choice Scholarship Program Act creates a scholarship program that provides children from low- and middle income families the option to attend the private elementary or secondary school of the parents’ choice.
What if I need proof of income and am not currently working?
You can use your 2020 W2’s to show income for the year. You can
select the DOR method and the IRS will pull last year’s taxes.
I applied last year for CHOICE. Do I have to apply every year?
Yes! You need to apply every year and provide proof of address for
returning students. If you are adding a new student, you must
provide both income and address documentation.
Which documents may I use as proof of address?
- WE Energies Bill (most recent)
- Paycheck stub (most recent)
- W2 (until April)
- Letter from a federal agency (dated within the range stated on the application confirmation email)
- Current Lease (all pages)
- Cable bill (must be for cable service – not internet only)
I have no bills under my name. What can I bring instead?
Contact our enrollment coordinator to complete an Alternative Residency
Form. (contact information below)
I will be moving soon. Should I use my current or new address on the application?
Enter the address that you are residing in at the time of
completing the application. If you move after, please contact the
school office so we have the most current information on file and
are able to inform you of your enrollment status.
What are the enrollment dates for the Wisconsin Parental Choice
Program (WPCP) and Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP)?
February 2nd – 20th
March-August 1st – 20th
September 1st – 14th
October & November 1st-20th (MPCP only)
Demember 1st – January 5th (MPCP only)
CHOICE Program FAQ – Click Here
Can I change my email address?
Yes, you can change your email and password once you enter the application. If you no longer have the email or password of last year’s application, you will have to create a new account. In this case, it will not save your child’s information from last year and you will have to enter your child’s name, birthdate, and grade correctly or it will not recognize your child as a returning student.
Can I make changes to my child’s application?
You may make changes within the application period in which you apply. After the application closes, you are not able to make changes. You must contact SJA’s enrollment coordinator and they will communicate changes directly to DPI.
When do I know if my child is accepted to SJA?
You will receive a letter in the mail the following month of your application indicating whether your child is accepted or not. If your child is placed on the waitlist you will be told what number they are on the list. If you are offered a spot, you will also receive a call from the school asking you to confirm/accept the spot. If you do not get a call please contact our enrollment coordinator to confirm the spot.
Why is the address of SJA on the CHOICE application different than 1600 W. Oklahoma Ave.?
The address on the CHOICE application is 3027 S. 16th St. This is the address of another entrance of our building. As long as the application reads “St. Joseph Academy Milwaukee,” you are choosing the correct school. When choosing the previous school (previous school year) make sure to pick “St. Joseph Academy Milwaukee” and NOT Homeschool.
Questions about your application?
Please contact our Enrollment Coordinator:
Gema Hernandez
414-645-5337, ext. 281
School Choice Program Information
Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP)
To learn more about MPCP, and to see if you and your child qualify, click here.
The Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP) allows students who live in the city of Milwaukee to attend participating private schools, as long as they meet eligibility requirements.
Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP)
To learn more about WPCP, and to see if you and your child qualify, click here.
The Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP) is a statewide program that allows students who live outside the city of Milwaukee to attend participating private schools, as long as they meet eligibility requirements.
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