Connelly is the perfect environment for YOU Connelly offers challenging academic and athletic programs to girls in grades 9-12. Our spiritual and rigorous curriculum helps build confident, compassionate and empowered leaders. Click here to read our Admissions Brochure. Come visit our garden-filled campus and experience the warm and comfortable Connelly community, where young women build friendships and foundations that last a lifetime. Connelly is where you will grow in faith, wisdom and grace and where you can challenge yourself and be yourself.
Early Decision Deadline - December 9, 2015 Students wishing to receive a conditional early acceptance before January must apply for Early Decision. Application items due for Early Decision: Application, $50 Application Fee, Entrance Exam Registration, Teacher Recommendation, 7th grade report card and first quarter 8th grade grades. Scholarship Applications and 7th and 8th grade Official Transcripts are due by January 22, 2016. Provisional acceptance letters will be mailed December 18, 2015. Final acceptances will depend on entrance exam scores, official transcripts, and the interview.
Regular Decision Deadline - January 22, 2016 For more details about the application process, please visit How to Apply page.
2014 TESTING INFORMATION is available on our Profile 2014-2015 Academic Year
Honors Courses Advanced Vocal Ensemble, Advanced Handbells, Algebra I, Algebra II/Trigonometry, Biology, Chemistry, English I, English II, English III, English IV, Geometry, Government, Physics, Precalculus, Spanish III, and World History.
AP Courses Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, Latin Vergil, Spanish Language, Studio Art, and U.S. History.
World Languages offered: Latin, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish.
Shadowing appointments can be scheduled for prospective students and/or her parents at the family's convenience. Contact the Admissions Department at [email protected].
Connelly graduates include: The first two female valedictorians of Harvard - Naomi Morita Jaszewski '82 and Susan Doherty '83. Founder of Women's World Banking - Nancy Barry '67 Executive Officer at the Presidio of Monterey Army Health Clinic; graduate of United States Military Academy 2009 - Captain Elizabeth Lazzari '05.
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"Even though the journey can be challenging, the rewards, to me, are priceless. I have gained knowledge, self-discovery, incredible friends, love, and countless memories." Katherine, Class of 2011
