Admissions - FAQ
Q: Why choose a Holy Trinity Education?
A: We invite you to tour our campuses and experience for yourself the warm and caring environment that is Holy Trinity. Our faculty works closely with our students and parents to instill academic excellence and personal responsibility, inspire athletic and artistic accomplishment, and promote a respect for diversity within a challenging and safe educational environment. Our community encourages its students to reach their fullest potential and become engaged students and outstanding citizens, in the Melbourne community and beyond.
Q: Can we only visit on Open House dates or can we have an individual tour?
A: We give individual tours every day classes are in session. Please call to schedule a time to tour campus and to speak with an Admissions Director.
Shara Benhase, Director of Lower School Admissions, Preschool – Grade 6
321-723-8323, ext. 211 or shara.benhase@htes.org
Rebecca Cacciatore, Director of Upper School Admissions, Grade 7 – Grade 12
321-723-8323, ext. 315 or rebecca.cacciatore@htes.org
Pat Craig, Director of Admissions and International Students
321-723-8323, ext. 386 or pat.craig@htes.org
Q: How can I get more information?
A: After reviewing our website, please fill out our online inquiry form. Once we receive your information, a member of the admission team will contact you and send you additional materials.
Q: How do I apply?
A: After careful review of the Grade Level Criteria you will need to submit a Wait List Application, along with a non-refundable application fee to confirm that enrollment is desired. Once we have received this, we will be in touch to move forward with the rest of the process.
Q: Is Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy accredited?
A: Holy Trinity is fully accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Florida Kindergarten Council; and is a member of the Central Florida Episcopal Schools Association, National Association of Episcopal Schools, National Association of Independent Schools, National and Southern Associations for College Admission counselors, College Board for Educators, and Council for Spiritual and Ethical Education.
Q: Is Holy Trinity’s curriculum challenging enough for the advanced or accelerated student?
A: Yes. Our faculty teaches at advanced levels and differentiates the curriculum as needed to meet the needs of individual learners. The Lower School teachers hold Gifted Endorsement Certifications and our Upper School students have opportunities to enroll in Honors classes and numerous Advanced Placement classes.
Q: Do Holy Trinity students wear a uniform?
A: Yes. Students in grades preschool through twelfth grade wear a uniform. Uniforms are available at School Time in Melbourne and through Lands’ End catalog. Visit the Uniform page for more details
Q: Is transportation available?
A: Bus transportation (Tiger Transit ) is available between the Lower School and Upper School campuses. Visit the transportation page for more details.
Q: Where can I find information about your calendar?
A: Information on the Admissions Calendar is located on the Important Dates section of our website.