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about Admission to Trinity Catholic High School.
Does my child have to take an ENTRANCE EXAM?
As part of the application process, all students applying to the ninth grade at Trinity Catholic High School must take the entrance exam. To inquire about the date for the entrance exam, call the Admissions Office at 203-322-3401, ext. 32.
How do I register for the Entrance Exam?
To register for the exam, parent/guardian must complete the “Application for Admissions” form and send it to the TCHS Admissions Office with the $50.00 non-refundable application fee. To have an application mailed to you, please call the Admissions Office at 203-322-3401, ext. 32.
What test is used for the entrance exam?
HSPT - High School Placement Test
(If you have taken the Connecticut Mastery Test or the Iowa Basics Test, you will be familiar with the HSPT format).
Are any SCHOLARSHIPS available?
These scholarships are awarded to a select number of incoming freshmen who attain the highest scores on the entrance exam. To be considered for one of the above scholarships, your child MUST take the entrance exam at Trinity Catholic High School on either Saturday, October 24, 2009, or on the alternate test date, Saturday, November 7, 2009.
Incoming freshmen and current Trinity Catholic High School 9th, 10th and 11th grade students are eligible to apply for the William Nayden Memorial Scholarships. For eligibility requirements, please see the attached (click here).
Application to apply for the William Nayden Memorial Scholarships can be printed here.
INCOMING FRESHMEN APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MAILED TO THE TCHS ADMISSIONS OFFICE.
CURRENT 9TH, 10TH AND 11TH GRADE TCHS STUDENTS' APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO MRS. ROSEANN CORRENTE, GUIDANCE COUNCELOR.
As part of the application process, your child’s school records, from the 6th through 8th grade, are required. The “Release of Records Authorization” form is provided for this purpose.
When will TCHS mail DECISION LETTERS?
Decision letters will be mailed beginning December 15, 2009.
What is the NEXT STEP after my child receives an acceptance letter?
In order to hold your child’s place in the freshmen class for the school year 2010-2011, he/she must be registered by February 1, 2010 . Information regarding registering your child will be included in the acceptance letter
How do I apply for FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?
Financial aid applications will be available at the Open House on October 15, 2009 or, upon request, mailed to you the third week in October. You are encouraged to file a financial aid application in order to be considered for any financial (tuition) assistance. Your financial aid application must be mailed, or submitted on line to FACTS (Financial Aid Assessment Service) by the deadline date of December 18, 2009. Financial (tuition) assistance is awarded to families considered to have the greatest financial need based on the information provided to FACTS.