Admissions


The path to growth, faith, individuality, and community.

Requirements for Applicants for 2009 - 2010 

For admission to Catholic High School, the following is required: 

1. A completed On-line Application 
2. The $40.00 non-refundable application fee 
3. Report cards from the previous two grades 
4. Previous test scores 
5. Scores from the Catholic High School Placement Test (9th grade only) 
6. Two teacher recommendations 
    Recommendation Form
7. An entrance interview 

 Admissions Dates

• January 20, 2009- Deadline to submit applications to sit for High School Placement Test
• January 24, 2009- High School Placement Test- requirement for all upcoming 9th graders
• February 11, 2009- Deadline for Complete Application Process for First Round of Acceptances
• February 21, 2009- High School Placement Test Make- Up Date
• February 2009- Start of Interviews for 2009-2010 School Year
• April 1, 2009- Scheduling meeting for all new students- 6 pm.
• May 11, 2009- New Student Reception (6-8 pm)

Applications wanting to transfer at other grade levels or applicants who wish to apply after the initial application/testing deadlines should contact the School Office. All dates are subject to change. 

Admission to Catholic High School is based on: previous school performance; performance on our placement test; a positive attendance record; a strong desire to attend CHS; and a willingness to work to the highest potential. 

Transfer Procedures 
Applicants are admitted as sophomores, juniors and seniors as space permits. Admission as a transfer student is based on the same criteria as stated above. 

Registration Information 
Upon completion of the admission process, the applicant's file is presented to the Admission Committee. You will be notified of their decision. To complete enrollment, parents must provide completed registration forms and pay the $200.00 non-refundable registration fee.

Tuition Information 
The Board of Directors sets tuition annually. Tuition for the 2009-2010 school year is $6,575.00. Tuition includes rental of textbooks, science lab fees, art fees, computer fees, etc.

Uniform Policy 
The dress and appearance of the student plays an important role in the overall atmosphere of the school program. Students are expected to be well groomed, neat, and clean at all times, and are required to wear the approved uniform as outlined in the school manual. See dress code.

Admission information and questions can be directed to: 

Catholic High School  Attn: Cindy Riehl
4810 Bradford Drive 
Huntsville, AL 35805 
Phone: (256) 430-1760 
Fax: (256) 430-1766 
www.chsfalcons.org 

Statement of Nondiscriminatory Policy: 
Catholic High School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, and/or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, student aid programs and athletic programs.