Admissions Checklist 2019-20

 

Thank you in your interest in Holy Names High School

 

VISIT

SHADOW VISITS & PARENT TOURS

Holy Names offers many programs for prospective families. Shadow visits are held every Monday with holiday exceptions starting September 10 from 8:00 am-12:30 pm. Shadows are paired with an ambassador to experience Holy Names, lunch will be provided by the end of the visit. Parents and Guardians are invited to stay from 8-9 am for a parent tour, followed by a Q&A with the Administration Team. Schedule your visit here.

 

APPLY

ONLINE APPLICATION

Online application opens on Monday, September 4, 2019.

Early Bird Application Deadline (reduced application fee): Saturday, December 1, 2019.

Final Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 8, 2019.

All applications are managed online through SchoolAdmin. Please visit SchoolAdmin to start the application process. The application fee can be submitted on SchoolAdmin using a credit card during the application process.

• Early Bird Application Fee $75 
•  Final Application Fee $100

 

HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST (HSPT)

Students applying for the 9th or 10th grade must register online for the HSPT. Registration is available online at http://oakland.stsusers.com. The exam will take place on campus on Saturday, January 12, 2019.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

All prospective students are required to submit a completed teacher and principal/counselor recommendation form and a transcript from their current school.

Recommendation Forms  are available online, please click here. Recommendation deadline, February 1, 2019.

 

INTERVIEWS

Admissions Interviews are required as part of the admissions process. A student and parent and/or guardian interview with a member of Holy Names High School gives us a chance to know about you, your interest and goals for High School. Interviews usually last 25-30 minutes. Interviews will begin mid-January.

 

TUITION ASSISTANCE & SCHOLARSHIPS

Holy Names is proud to offer a number of scholarships and financial aid opportunities to deserving young women seeking a top-tier education and looking to make a positive impact on society.  All families who would like to be considered for tuition assistance for the next school year must submit a FACTS Application. Start your FACTS application here Applications deadline Friday, February, 8 2019.

 

The Achieve program, in partnership with Holy Names provides a four-year high school scholarship. For more information about the Achieve Program, please visit http://achieveprogram.org/

 

CELEBRATE

Admissions notifications will be available online the afternoon of March 22, 2019. As a prospective student, you will be assessed on the following:

 

• Completed application
• Academic transcripts
• Completed teacher and principal/counselor recommendation forms
• Standardized test scores
• HSPT Scores
• Family admissions interview