Association of Catholic Admission Directors ACAD MEMBERSHIP SCHOOLS 2020-2021 Catholic High School Directory
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Association of Catholic Admission Directors ACAD MEMBERSHIP SCHOOLS 2020-2021 Catholic High School Directory Cleveland Central Catholic Catholic Schools Transform Lives 2 ACAD Association of Catholic Admission Directors The Association of Catholic Admission Directors (ACAD) is proud to present the 2020-2021 Catholic High School Directory. This directory is a collaborative effort of the Admission Directors from the 19 ACAD member high schools within the Diocese of Cleveland. Each Catholic high school provides an outstanding education within the context of the Catholic faith tradition. While similar, each school is different with its unique mission, curriculum and extracurricular opportunities. As you consider your options, we recommend reviewing the grid on pages 6 and 7 for an overview of each school, then directly contacting the schools for more information. We also recommend that you attend Open Houses and other programs offered by the individual schools. The timeline below outlines important dates that apply to eighth graders enrolled in a Catholic school in the Diocese of Cleveland. Students not enrolled in a Catholic school should contact the high school(s) in which they are interested to learn about specific deadlines and admissions procedures/requirements. Some of this information can be found on pages 6 and 7 of this directory. Thank you for allowing us to help you choose a Catholic high school. Our contact information is listed on pages 4 and 5. Please let us know how we can be of further assistance. 2020-2021 Diocese of Cleveland Admissions Timeline Monday, January 11, 2021 Applications distributed to students within the Diocese Monday-Friday January 11-15, 2021 High School Selection Week Friday, January 15, 2021 Selection deadline & applications collected at schools Monday, January 25, 2021 Applications are now at the Catholic high schools for review Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Decision letters from high schools mailed to applicants Friday, February 19, 2021 Deadline for first choice acceptances The Diocesan “Quiet Period” begins on Monday, January 11, 2021, and continues to Monday, January 25, 2021. During the “Quiet Period,” Catholic secondary schools do not contact families or students. Students and families submit their high school applications through their elementary schools, which process each applicant’s file. Once the student’s application is received by his/her “first-choice” high school, that school many initiate contact with the student and family to clarify any issues. HOWEVER, students are not “officially” notified of a high school’s acceptance until February 10, 2021. Schools that notify students by U.S. Mail may drop their letters in the mail at noon on February 10, 2021. Schools that notify students by electronic/social media means may do so beginning at 3 p.m. on February 11, 2021. 3 is right around the corner… HIGH SCHOOL what should I do? How do I start my high school selection process? What criteria do schools look at when assessing • Review class offerings and get to know the basics about the an application? high schools. Examine which tuition assistance programs meet • Catholic high schools will look at your 7th and 8 grade grades; your needs. some will even look at your 5th and 6th grade ones, too. • Inquire about the individual high school’s admissions criteria. • They will evaluate your standardized test scores. • Attend Open Houses and/or High School Information Nights • They will review your conduct, effort and recommendations with your parents. from your current school. • Call to spend a day at the high schools you are considering • Each high school is different; to learn more about their specific (shadow day). criteria, contact the high schools. • Talk with parents, teachers, clergy and high school students to get their input on the school that best meets your needs Is financial assistance available? spiritually, academically and socially. • Yes. Contact each high school you are interested in for details • All students from Catholic, public or charter schools take on how and when to apply for scholarships and financial aid. Admission Exams (Entrance, Placement and/or Scholarship) in In general, it is recommended to apply as early as possible for the fall of eighth grade at Catholic high schools. assistance. • Maintain good grades, good conduct and good attendance. • Scholarships and tutoring program vouchers may not cover the Continue to be involved in school and community events. entire cost of tuition. Check with the individual high schools • Students currently receiving Cleveland Scholarship, EdChoice, for information on your financial responsibility. Jon Peterson or Autism Scholarship should verify that the high school they are considering participates in the program. Must I complete a separate tuition assistance application for each • Remember that some high schools offer programs for students Catholic high school? with special needs; however, the number of spaces is limited. • All Catholic high schools require a tuition assistance application. • Begin to narrow down your list of high school choices. • Contact your selected high schools for information. How do I apply to a Catholic high school? How will I know if I am accepted? • You will receive a Diocesan Application from your eighth grade • Admissions decisions from the high schools will be mailed teacher during the week of January 11, 2021, if you attend a to the students on February 10, 2021, or after 3 p.m. on February Catholic school. 11, 2021, by electronic mail. • List your first-choice Catholic school on the Diocesan Application and an alternate second choice in the event What if I am not accepted at my first-choice school? your application is denied by your first choice. • Records are sent to the second-choice school no later than • The Diocesan “Quiet Period” is January 11, 2021, through January February 10, 2021, if students are denied admission to their first- 25, 2021. “Quiet period” is defined as no contact initiated by choice school. the high school prior to receipt of the student’s application for • Records of students who have been denied admission to a admission. second-choice school are returned to the grade school, which will assist the family in placing the student in a Catholic high What if I attend a non-Catholic grade school? school if possible. • Request an enrollment application from the school(s) you are interested in attending from the individual high school. How do I register after I am accepted? • Request official records from your current school to be sent to • You will be notified of registration procedures by the individual the high school to which you are applying. Each high school’s high school. requirements for records vary; however, you must include at • A deposit or registration fee may be required to reserve your least the following: place in the Class of 2025. • Complete transcript of seventh and eighth grade records • Your most recent standardized test scores What should I do if I miss any of these deadlines? • Families should contact the Catholic high school to request information about admission. 4 OPEN HOUSE AND TESTING DATES School Open House Date(s) Open House Scholarship/Entrance Exam and Exam/Information Fee *Please note whether virtual or not Time(s) Parent Information Sessions Session Times Archbishop Hoban High School Sunday, October 25, 2020 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Saturday, October 3, 2020 (scholarship/placement) 8:30 am-12:00 pm $20 Churyl Croone/Sara Handy Wednesday, March 24, 2021 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Saturday, November 7, 2020 (scholarship/placement) 8:30 am-12:00 pm One Holy Cross Boulevard Saturday, November 14, 2020 (scholarship/placement) 8:30 am-12:00 pm Akron, OH 44306 Saturday, December 5, 2020 (makeup testing) 8:30 am-12:00 pm 330-849-2149 Saturday, May 1, 2021 (7th grade practice/placement) 8:30 am-12:00 pm [email protected] www.hoban.org Parent information session on all test dates. 10:00 am-12:00 pm Beaumont School Sunday, September 27, 2020 - 11:00 am Saturday, October 10, 2020 (scholarship) 9:00 am-12:00 pm $20 Jennie Nye virtual Open House Saturday, October 17, 2020 (scholarship) 9:00 am-12:00 pm 3301 North Park Boulevard Wednesday, November 11, 2020 - 5:30 pm Saturday, November 14, 2020 (scholarship) 9:00 am-12:00 pm Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 virtual Open House 216-325-1661 [email protected] *Private tours are available. www.beaumontschool.org Contact Admissions to schedule. Virtual parent information session on all test dates. Benedictine High School Wednesday, October 7, 2020 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Saturday, September 26, 2020 9:00 am-12:00 pm $20 Nick Formica/Mike Stircula ‘05 Sunday, November 8, 2020 12:00-1:30 pm* Saturday, October 24, 2020 9:00 am-12:00 pm 2900 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Wednesday, April 14, 2021 5:00-7:00 pm Wednesday, November 11, 2020 5:00 pm-8:00 pm Cleveland, OH 44104 Saturday, December 5, 2020 9:00 am-12:00 pm 216-421-2080 ext. 356 [email protected] *11:00 am Mass www.cbhs.edu Parent information session on all test dates. TBA Cleveland Central Catholic High School Sunday, October 25, 2020 (virtual) 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Saturday, November 7, 2020 (scholarship/placement) 10:00 am-11:30 am N/A 6550 Baxter Avenue Saturday, November 21, 2020 (scholarship/placement) 10:00 am-11:30 am Cleveland, OH 44105 Saturday, December 5, 2020 (scholarship/placement) 10:00 am-11:30 am 216-641-2056 ext. 233 [email protected] www.centralcatholichs.org Parent information session on all test dates 10:00 am-11:30 am Elyria Catholic High School Sunday, October 18, 2020 11:30 am-2:00 pm Saturday, October 24, 2020 (scholarship/placement) 8:30 am-12:00 pm $20 Terry Ziegelmeyer Saturday, November 7, 2020 (scholarship/placement) 8:30 am-12:00 pm 725 Gulf Road Elyria, OH 44035 440-230-8606 [email protected] www.elyriacatholic.com Parent information session on all test dates 8:30 am Holy Name High School Saturday, October 10, 2020 (virtual) 12:00 pm-3:00 pm Wednesday, October 28, 2020 5:30 pm-8:30 pm $20 Rachel Shurtleff ‘09/Joseph Keleman Saturday, November 14, 2020 9:00 am-12:00 pm 6000 Queens Highway *Placement exams will not be required.