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Admitted Students

Welcome Class of 2028!

Admission Status: ADMITTED!

Congratulations and welcome, new Auks! We are delighted that you have decided to join our community, and we look forward to journeying with you over the next four years and beyond. This website includes some important resources for you and your family.

Please review the contents and make note of the deadlines for those items that must be completed and sent back to Archmere. We also have many events scheduled for you and your parents as we welcome our newest Auks! We will be sure to reach out with any updates to the calendar.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Placement Test Information

May 4, 2024 is New Student Placement Testing for English, science, math, and world languages. This important day on campus allows us to find the course level with the most appropriate challenge for your student. Register for the placement test online!

Here are a few study guides on what to expect on Placement Testing Day:

Upcoming Events

May 4, 2024
9:00 a.m. | New Student Placement Testing & Parent Curriculum Presentation

May 8, 2024
6:00–8:00 p.m. | New Student Spring Orientation
Elective & World Language Request Form Due

June 1, 2024
Registration Deadline for Optional Summer Enrichment Program

August 12, 2024
Fall Sports Pre-Season Begins

August 20, 2024
8:00 a.m–12:00 p.m. | New Student August Orientation

August 21, 2024
8:00 a.m–12:00 p.m. | New Student August Orientation
5:30 p.m. New Student & Parent Prayer Service & BBQ

August 26, 2024
First Day of Classes

Archmere School Calendar

Auk Checklist

Not sure where to start? Here's a shortlist of what needs to be completed before your student starts in August: 
  
Parents
Before May 1:
Ο  View the Placement Test study guides on this page and register online

By May 8:
Ο  Complete your Elective & World Language Request Form

By May 15:

Ο  Visit your School Admin portal and submit your Transportation Forms 

By June 1:
Ο  Take the Counseling Department's Parent Needs Survey

By August 1:
Ο  Complete the Magnus Health Form and upload your student's concussion test confirmation for Sports Eligibility

By August 15: 
Ο  Create your MyKidsSpending account using the student ID that was provided in your Welcome Email to add funds for SAGE Dining Services 

Due before school starts:

Ο  View the school uniform flyer and website

Ο  Set Up your MyArchmere Parent Portal Account


Students
Before May 1:
Ο  View the Placement Test study guides on this page and work with your parents to register online

Ο  Set up your MyArchmere student account and log into your Okta account, Archmere email account, and MyArchmere student account 

By June 1:

Ο  Take the Counseling Department's Student Needs Survey

By August 1:

Ο  Complete your student concussion test 

New Auk Parent Resources

Recent News

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  • Meredith Finger '26 Recognized for "Doing It All"

    Archmere sophomore Meredith Finger loves both golf and softball, so she is finding a way to excel in both sports during the busy spring season at Archmere. An honors student as well, Meredith can carry drives 245 yards and comfortably hit a 7-iron 160 yards on the golf course, and at the same time is willing to fill any gap Archmere may have on the softball diamond.
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  • Track and Field Competes at DIAA State Championships

    The DIAA Track and Field State Championships were held at Dover High School on Friday and Saturday, May 17th and 18th. Over two days, the Archmere team competed against close to 50 teams in the rain and wind. The girls finished 4th in Division 2 at the Championships, while the boys finished 15th, respectively.
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  • Boys Lacrosse Defeats Cape Henlopen

    The Archmere boys lacrosse team defeated Cape Henlopen on Friday, May 10 at Legends Stadium in Lewes, Delaware. The team played Cape in the rain and wind, coming out of the match victorious. This was the first time in eight years the Auks have defeated the Vikings. They led 6-1 after the first quarter and 8-3 at halftime, ending the game with an impressive 11-6 score.
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Archmere Academy is a private, Catholic, college preparatory co-educational academy,
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.