Michael Wisnor
Director of Admissions
440.365.1821 (x. 16)
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Visit Elyria Catholic High School
Any eighth grade student considering attending Elyria Catholic is strongly encouraged to visit the high school, either through participation in our Eighth Grade Visitation Days or our Shadowing Program. Prospective students, parents, and family members are invited to join us for our Open House on Sunday, October 26, 2008, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Personal tours are also available by contacting the admissions office at (440) 365-1821 ext. 16.
Eighth Grade Visitation Days
The two Eighth Grade Visitation Days will be held Tuesday, October 14 and Thursday, October 23 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Eighth Grade Visitation Days allow prospective students the opportunity to meet and speak with current students, faculty and administrators at Elyria Catholic High School. Visiting students attend classes taught by EC faculty members, listen to presentations from current EC students, and enjoy a pizza lunch with other visiting prospective students. Many of the local Catholic schools attend the Eighth Grade Visitation Days as a class, but individual students are welcome to attend if their school does not participate en masse.
Shadowing Program
The Shadowing Program gives current eighth grade students an inside look at a typical school day at Elyria Catholic High School. Prospective eighth grade students are welcome to shadow a current EC student on any regular school day during the year. Specifics about the Shadowing Program are as follows:
- A shadow reservation should be made 3 days in advance of the visit, and can be arranged by contacting the admissions office at (440) 365-1821 ext. 16.
- Report to the main office at 7:55 a.m. on the morning of your scheduled shadow date.
- Young ladies should wear khaki or black pants, a white oxford, white polo shirt, or any colored sweater, and dress shoes and socks. Young men should wear khaki or black "Docker" style pants, a white shirt and tie, and dress shoes and socks.
- Please bring a book to read in case the individual being shadowed has a study hall or examination during their class period.
- Elyria Catholic will provide the shadow with a free lunch pass, so there is no need to worry about packing a lunch (unless a special diet is required).
- The school day ends at 2:45 p.m., and shadows may be picked up in the main parking lot.
Admissions Procedure
To Apply from a Catholic Elementary School (While in Eighth Grade)
- Take the high school placement exam given at Elyria Catholic in November of the year prior to entrance.
- File an application to Elyria Catholic through the student's Catholic elementary school based on the established diocesan timeline, typically in January.
- The application and other necessary records are forwarded by the elementary school to Elyria Catholic in late January. An admissions committee will review the applicant's records and send a letter of acceptance, conditional acceptance, or non-acceptance to the student. This letter is sent out in February. Official correspondence comes only through the Admissions Office.
- Freshmen registration is held in early March for those accepted or conditionally accepted. At this time, courses are selected by the parent and student for the upcoming school year and other pertinent information is shared by the administration and staff with the student and his / her parent. A non-refundable registration fee of $150 is required when students register for classes.
To Apply from a Public / Private School (While in Eighth Grade)
- Take the high school placement exam given at Elyria Catholic in November of the year prior to entrance.
- Request an application packet from the Admissions Office.
- The student returns the application form to the Admissions Office and requests his / her elementary school forward his / her transcripts, test scores, and health records.
- Once the application and elementary school records are received by the Admissions Office, an admissions committee will review the applicant's records and send a letter of acceptance, conditional acceptance or non-acceptance to the student in February. Official correspondence comes only through the Admissions Office.
- Freshmen registration is held in early March for those accepted or conditionally accepted. At this time, courses are selected by the parent and student for the upcoming school year and other pertinent information is shared by the administration and staff with the student and his / her parent. A non-refundable registration fee of $150 is required when students register for classes.
To Apply for Grades 10-12
Any current freshman interested in transferring to Elyria Catholic High School should contact the Admissions Office to schedule an appointment and receive a transfer student application packet. Ordinarily, juniors and seniors are not accepted as transfer students. If the family feels there is a significant reason for us to deviate from this policy, they should contact the admissions office to schedule an appointment.
Admissions Policy
Elyria Catholic High School is a co-educational institution which admits students of any race, religion, color, nationality, or ethnic origin. Acceptance to the school is based on past school achievement, behavioral and academic records, standardized test scores, and responses to the essay questions on the application. In certain circumstances, a personal interview may be required prior to acceptance.
Placement Exam
The placement exam for the Class of 2013 is scheduled for Saturday, November 1, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The examination is broken down into six sections; three English, two math, and one science. The results of the examination are used in conjunction with grades and other standardized test scores to determine course recommendations. The placement exam is mandatory for all incoming freshmen. A make-up examination will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2009 for students unable to take the exam in November.
- Students need to bring two No. 2 pencils and the $15 exam fee (checks made payable to ECHS) with them the morning of the test.
- Dress for the exam is casual.
- A parent meeting will be held at 11:00 a.m. the morning of November 1, 2008 in the auditorium. All parents are encouraged to attend as topics will include financial aid and the application process.
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725 Gulf Road, Elyria, OH 44035 TEL: 440.365.1821 FAX: 440.365.7536 |
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