7500 Pearl Street, Bethesda, MD 20814
Ph: (301) 654-5376 
Fax: (301) 654-2568

Admission Policy:
The Archdiocese Admissions Non-Discrimination Policy can be found on the website of the Catholic Schools Office of the Archdiocese of Washington:  www.adwcatholicschools.org
(Excerpt Policy 3510 Non-Discrimination Policy)
It is the policy of Our Lady of Lourdes School to make every effort to meet the educational, spiritual and social needs of all students who seek a Catholic education at our school. Every effort will be made to welcome applicants to our school while ensuring that all students will receive adequate attention and excellent instruction.
The following priorities will be used to accept students to Our Lady of Lourdes School when there are a limited number of available seats in any classroom:
  1. Members of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
  2. Siblings of current students

Application & Registration Procedures:


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  • All students entering grades 1-8 will be considered for admission or re-enrollment based on academic and discipline records and a family interview.
  • Students in the Kindergarten class must be five years old by September 1.
  • Preschool students must be toilet-trained and be independent in the bathroom.  Students in the Little Group program must be three years old by September 1 and students in the Pre-K program must be four years old by September 1.
  • Registration of students is ongoing through the school year as space is available.
  • Applications, including documentation and payment, will be completed online through TADS.com.  (online tuition collection site)
  • Returning families will reapply for the coming school year in January, using the TADS website. ​

Enrollment & re-Enrollment:
  • All applications can be found online at TADS.  Each application includes an application fee. ​
  • Once students are notified of acceptance, parents complete the enrollment process to secure a seat for the coming school year.
  • Current students re-enroll in late January of the current school year.

Withdrawal or Transfer

  • Registered students who withdraw from school after a semester has begun are responsible for payment of that semester’s tuition.
  • Exceptions are made for families who are relocated due to military service when documentation is provided.
  • Transcripts will be provided upon request.
  • Transcripts will not be provided unless all accounts are current.