Association of Catholic Admission Directors ACAD MEMBERSHIP SCHOOLS 2019-2020 Catholic High School Directory Cleveland Central Catholic Caoli Schl Transf Live 2 ACAD Association of Catholic Admission Directors The Association of Catholic Admission Directors (ACAD) is proud to present the 2019-2020 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. 2019-2020 Diocese of Cleveland Admissions Timeline Monday, January 13, 2020 Applications distributed to students within the Diocese Monday-Friday January 13-17, 2020 High School Selection Week Friday, January 17, 2020 Selection deadline & applications collected at schools Monday, January 27, 2020 Applications are now at the Catholic high schools for review Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Decision letters from high schools mailed to applicants Friday, February 21, 2020 Deadline for first choice acceptances The Diocesan ‘Quiet Period’ begins on Monday, January 13, 2020 and continues to Monday, January 27, 2020. 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, admissions decisions from the high schools will be mailed to the students on February 12, 2020, or after 3:00pm on February 13, 2020 by electronic mail. 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 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 • Remember that some high schools offer programs for students application for each 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 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 • Admissions decisions from the high schools will be mailed grade teacher during the week of January 13, 2020 if you to the students on February 12, 2020 or after 3:00pm on attend a Catholic school. February 13, 2020 by electronic mail. • List your first-choice Catholic school on theDiocesan 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 13, 2020 through February 12, 2020 if students are denied admission to their January 27, 2020. ‘Quiet period’ is defined as no contact first-choice school. initiated by the high school prior to receipt of the student’s • Records of students who have been denied admission to a application for 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 egistrationr 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 2024. 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 Time(s) Parent Information Sessions Session Times Archbishop Hoban High School Sunday, September 22, 2019 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Saturday, September 14, 2019 (scholarship/placement) 8:30 am-12:00 pm $20 Julie Stieber/Sara Stone Wednesday, October 16, 2019 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Saturday, October 5, 2019 (scholarship/placement) 8:30 am-12:00 pm One Holy Cross Boulevard Saturday, November 2, 2019 (scholarship/placement) 8:30 am-12:00 pm Akron, OH 44306 330-849-2149 [email protected] www.hoban.org Parent information session on all test dates 10:00 am Beaumont School Sunday, September 29, 2019 11:00 am-1:00 pm Saturday, October 12, 2019 (scholarship) 9:00 am-12:00 pm $20 Allie Primisch ‘10/Kristin Krebs ‘93 Wednesday, November 13, 2019 5:30 pm-7:00 pm Saturday, October 19, 2019 (scholarship) 9:00 am-12:00 pm 3301 North Park Boulevard Wednesday, April 8, 2020 5:30 pm-7:00 pm Saturday, November 9, 2019 9:00 am-12:00 pm Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 216-325-1661 [email protected] www.beaumontschool.org Parent information session on all test dates 9:15 am-10:00 am Benedictine High School Wednesday, October 9, 2019 5:00 pm-7:30 pm Saturday, September 28, 2019 9:00 am-12:00 pm $20 John Ellis/Mike Stircula ’05 Wednesday, April 1, 2020 5:00 pm-7:30 pm Saturday, October 19, 2019 9:00 am-12:00 pm 2900 M.L. King Jr. Drive Wednesday, November 13, 2019 5:00 pm-8:00 pm Cleveland, OH 44104 Saturday, December 7, 2019 9:00 am-12:00 pm 216-421-2080 ext 356 [email protected] www.cbhs.edu Parent information session on all test dates 15 Minutes after test Cleveland Central Catholic High School Sunday, October 27, 2019 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Saturday, November 9, 2019 10:00 am-11:30 pm $10 6550 Baxter Avenue Saturday, November 23, 2019 10:00 am-11:30 pm Cleveland, OH 44105 Saturday, December 7, 2019 10:00 am-11:30 pm 440-409-7474 [email protected] www.centralcatholichs.org Parent information session on all test dates At the beginning of each exam Elyria Catholic High School Sunday, October 20, 2019 11:30 am-2:00 pm Saturday, October 26, 2019 8:30 am-12:00 pm $20 Terry Ziegelmeyer Thursday, April 23, 2020 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Saturday, November 2, 2019 8:30 am-12:00 pm 725 Gulf Road Saturday, May 16, 2020 8:30 am-11:30 am 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 5, 2019 12:00 pm-3:00 pm Saturday, October 12, 2019 (scholarship/placement) 9:00 am-12:00 pm