Admissions & Enrollment

Paulette Theisen, Director of Admissions and Recruitment @ ptheisen@roncallicatholic.org / Phone:  571-7670

8th Grade Scholarship & Placement Exam - January 12, 2008

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8th Grade Scholarship & Placement Exam

January 12, 2008 ** 8:30 a.m. - Noon  **  Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.

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TUITION AND FEES

Tuition and Fees (Base rate for 2006-2007): 

*Includes textbooks, class retreats, student planner and activity pass to get into all home activities.

**Pastors of the Catholic parishes pay this amount, if approved, according to parish guidelines.  If it is not approved, this amount becomes the family's responsibility.

Negotiated Tuition - In order for Catholic Education to be accessible to all, Roncalli Catholic offers a "Negotiated Tuition" program opportunity that may reduce the base tuition set for the academic year.  Families that wish to participate in this program can set up a personal meeting with the Business Manager to assess an affordable tuition rate.  In order to take advantage of this opportunity, families need to take the following steps...

1.    Contact the Business Manager, Mrs. Barb Norris at 571-7670 to obtain the "Dollars and Sense"/Negotiated Tuition application (Excel Document).

2.    Complete the application and attach a) a copy of your most recently filed Federal Form 1040, and b) a copy of your most recent pay stub.

3.    Set up a personal appointment with Mrs. Norris to go over your application, ask questions, and finalize the negotiated tuition rate.  An appointment is required for incoming freshman families.

SCHOLARSHIPS (Back to Top of Page) 

Academic Scholarships - These scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen based upon scores on the Eighth Grade Placement Exam given at Roncalli Catholic.  This exam is given on a scheduled Saturday morning in January each year.  The student must take the exam on that Saturday to be eligible to receive an academic scholarship.  These scholarships are awarded in varous amounts divided over a student's four years at Roncalli.  The scholarship is not transferable.

"Pride Leader" Scholarships (Download Application) - “Pride Leader” Scholarships are available each year for incoming freshmen only.  These scholarships are awarded based upon the leadership qualities the indiviual has shown and developed in combination with the applicant’s score achieved on the Roncalli Placement Exam.

All students who test at Roncalli Catholic High School are encouraged to apply.  Students, who qualify for and receive “Academic” Scholarships to attend Roncalli Catholic, will not be awarded “Pride Leader” Scholarships.  “Pride Leader” Scholarships are awarded to those students who have the highest test scores and highest leadership evaluations but who do not receive “Academic” Scholarships to attend Roncalli Catholic High School.

To be eligible for a "Pride Leader" Scholarship, the student must take the Eighth Grade Placement Exam at Roncalli Catholic High School on the primary testing day.  "Pride Leader" Scholarships are one-year, nonrenewable scholarships at a value of $500.00.

After taking the Placement Exam, students may apply for a "Pride Leader" Scholarship by first filling out the application form (Word Document).  Then, students must send evaluation forms (Word Document) to five adults who are to evaluate the student's personal leadership qualities.  These adults may be teachers, coaches, school administrators, pastors, youth leaders, employers, etc.  Al least one of these evaluations must come from a current teacher or administrator.  However, these adults are not to be related to the applicant.

  ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS (Back to Top of Page)

Freshmen (Current 8th Grade Students)

8th Grade Placement Exam and Dates:

Current 7th Grade Students

Duke Talent Identification Program:

Gifted 7^th Graders Who Score In the 95^th Percentile On Standardized Tests Are Eligible To Take the ACT^® Test For the Duke University Talent Identification Program.  This Program Allows Students to Qualify For Gifted Programs Offered by Many Universities.   Unfortunately, Most Students Walk Into the Test With No Prior Preparation.

But Not Anymore!  Roncalli Catholic High School Is Pleased To Host An ACT^® Test Prep Seminar in December 2006.  At This One Day Seminar, Your Student Will Learn:

•  The Structure Of the Test

•  Pacing Schedules To Use

•  English Grammar

•  Some Higher Level Math

•  Strategies For Science Test

This Seminar Is Presented By Patrick M. Coyle, the First Valedictorian of Roncalli Catholic High School.

After Graduating From Roncalli, Mr. Coyle Received a B. S. in Physics with Honors From the University of Notre Dame and a Doctorate In Law From Creighton University.

Mr. Coyle Is President of Aim High Test Prep Inc.  Among the Students That He Has Prepared For the ACT^® Test Are Students Currently Attending Harvard, Stanford, MIT, and Notre Dame.

Mr. Coyle Is an Expert on the ACT^® Test.  He Has Taken the Test 42 Times and Has Received a Perfect 36 Composite Score Twice!

Come Learn Valuable Insights About the ACT^® Test From This Distinquished Graduate of Roncalli Catholic High School.  

Your Student Can Take the ACT^® Test For the Duke Talent Identification Program on Either December 10, 2005 or February 11, 2006.  Since the Test Prep Seminar Will Be Held on February 4, 2006, Students Who Plan to Attend the Seminar Should Sign Up to Take the ACT^® Test on February 11, 2006.

There is NO CHARGE For This Seminar.

Lunch Will Be Provided.

Students Will Have an Opportunity to Tour Roncalli’s Facilities.

Advance Registration Is Required.

ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc. which does not endorse this course.

7th Grade Placement Exam and Dates:

Transfer Students

Procedures

A student wishing to transfer to Roncalli Catholic from another high school must submit his/her academic, testing, discipline and attendance records to Roncalli Catholic. The student must also complete the Enrollment Packet as well as have arrangements in place for their Financial Responsibility regarding tuition. The student and his/her parents will meet with school personnel about the transfer. Roncalli Catholic generally does not accept Senior transfer students nor students who have been asked to leave another high school for academic or discipline reasons. All accepted transfer students enter on a Probationary Contract that will last for one semester.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS (Back to Top of Page)

Dollars and Sense Booklet

Enrollment Packet

CALENDAR OF EVENTS (Back to Top of Page)

2006

2007

Want to "Shadow" a Roncalli Catholic Student?

Attention Parents:  **Click Here for a Request Form**

Any junior high or high school student wishing to spend the day at Roncalli Catholic High School with a current student must have his/her parents contact the Director of Recruitment or the Dean of Students at least one week before the day he/she plans to visit.  Only students with a serious interest in attending Roncalli Catholic will be allowed to visit.  The only exception will be if there is an out-of-town visitor staying with a Roncalli Catholic family.  A visitor request form must be signed and completed before a non-Roncalli Catholic student will be allowed in the building.  All visitors must report to the office for a visitor pass, once all other formalities have been handled.  Visitors must comply with all rules of conduct in the Roncalli Catholic Student Handbook and must be dressed appropriately (no jeans, t-shirts or questionable clothing will be allowed).  The Director of Recruitment or an Administrator has the right to deny admittance to any visitor or ask the visitor to leave the premises, if any guidelines are violated.

School Contact:  Ms. Paulette Theisen, Admissions Director, 571-7670 (ptheisen@roncallicatholic.org)

How much advance notice is needed?  Two days

Who can set it up?  A parent must make the call.

Are there half or full day restrictions?  Roncalli Catholic encourages a full day visit.

Is there a restriction as to who can shadow in regards to grade level?  6^th grade is the youngest.

Is there a limit on the number of times that a student may shadow in the same school year?  No, a student may come for a second visit if they are having a hard time with their decision.

May the “shadowee” have more than one visitor at a time?  No, one only.

Limit of visitors per day?  Maximum of 6; the school may be flexible.

What is the policy for high school students wanting to visit?  As is the policy for an out-of-town visitor, they must call the school, and a Visitor Request Form will be mailed to them.

Dress code?  Collared shirt and dress pants or shorts for boys; dress shorts, dress or skirt of an appropriate length for girls.

Lunch costs?  range from $2.50 - $4.00

Restricted dates?  Finals and all-school retreat.

Drop off & pick up policy:  Visitors should be dropped off at 7:45 and report to the front office; and picked up at 3:07 p.m.

How are shadows matched up?  Visitors are paired up with Student Ambassadors with similar interests.

What should a visitor bring or not bring?  No cell phones.

Mailing of acceptance letters:  Acceptance letters are mailed out at the beginning of February.

Notification of non-accepted students:  They are notified by letter.  If there are questions concerning this issue, please contact Roncalli Catholic’s Admissions Director.

Junior High Pride Nights

Scholarships Deadlines & Award Date

A student wishing to transfer to Roncalli Catholic from another high school must submit his/her academic, testing, discipline and attendance records to Roncalli Catholic.  The student and his/her parents will meet with school personnel about the transfer.  Roncalli Catholic generally does not accept Senior transfer students nor students who have been asked to leave another high school for academic or discipline reasons.  All accepted transfer students enter on a Probationary Contract that will last for one semester.

For information about Admission or to set up a visit or tour,

please contact Roncalli Catholic High School, (402) 571-7670.