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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. The entrance exam will be administered at Trinity Catholic High School on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. The alternate date for the exam is Saturday, December 6th at 8:00 A.M. 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.
Are any SCHOLARSHIPS available to incoming freshmen?
These scholarships are awarded to a select number of students who attain the highest scores on the entrance exam. To be considered for any of the above scholarships, the student MUST take the entrance exam at Trinity Catholic High School on either Saturday, October 25, 2008 or on the alternate test date, Saturday, December 6, 2008.
This full tuition scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman whose middle school academic record and entrance exam results are exemplary, and where financial need is indicated. Parent/guardian must file a financial aid application to FACTS to be considered for this scholarship.
Four 50% tuition Pitt Scholarships are available to incoming students. These scholarships are awarded based on financial need, middle school records, entrance exam results and letter of recommendation from student’s pastor. Parent/guardian must file a financial aid application to FACTS to be considered for these scholarships.
This $5,000 scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman based on financial need, middle school records, entrance exam results, essay, and letter of recommendation. Parent/guardian must file a financial aid application to FACTS to be considered for this scholarship.
As part of the application process, your child’s school records (from the 6th through the 8th grade) are needed. The “Release of Records Authorization” form is provided for this purpose. You should complete the Release form and send it to the TCHS Admissions Office with the application.
When will TCHS mail ACCEPTANCE LETTERS?
Acceptance letters will be mailed beginning December 15, 2008.
What is the NEXT STEP after my child receives an acceptance letter?
Upon receipt of an acceptance letter, the next step is registering your child in order to hold his/her place in the freshmen class for the school year 2009-2010. The letter of acceptance will include information regarding the registration process.
How do I apply for FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?
Financial aid applications will be available at the Open House on October 16, 2008 or, upon request, mailed to you. You are encouraged to file a financial aid application in order to be considered for any financial assistance. To be considered for the Gerstner, Pitt or Nayden scholarships, parent/guardian must file a financial aid application. Your financial aid application must be mailed, or submitted on line, to FACTS (Financial Aid Assessment Service by the deadline date of December 19, 2008. Financial aid (tuition assistance) is awarded to families considered to have the greatest financial need based on the information provided to FACTS.