Frequently Asked Questions1. What is the curriculum like at CCHS?CCHS is a college preparatory school. Close to one hundred percent of our students attend colleges and universities across the nation. Honors and Advanced Placement courses are offered in English, Social Science, Mathematics, Science, Languages, and Visual and Performing Arts. A Learning Center is available for students with learning differences. Please visit the Academic link of this web site to view the CCHS Curriculum Guide. 2. Do students wear uniforms?Yes, all students wear uniforms each class day. Uniform guidelines and ordering information are distributed at the time of enrollment. 3. Can I visit CCHS during the admission process?Small family tours are conducted by appointment only. Tours are designed to be an opportunity to see the Cathedral Catholic campus. Staff will guide you around the campus, show you classrooms, and answer questions. Please contact the Admission Office to schedule your tour at 858.523.4000 extension 1141. Scheduled tours begin at 2:30 p.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. 4. Is there an entrance exam required for admission?9th grade applicants for 2012-2013 consideration who have submitted their application by January 6, 2012 will automatically be signed up to take the EXPLORE placement test administered at CCHS on January 21, 2012 at 7:45 am. The EXPLORE Placement Test is mandatory to determine placement in high school courses and is required to complete the admissions application. 5. What is CCHS looking for in a student?We are looking for students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to spirituality, as well as a dedication to their academic and extra-curricular activities. 6. Who makes up the Admission Committee?
The Admission Selection Committee is made up of Administrators, Counselors and Faculty. Application review begins in February and continues throughout the month. 7. What is your policy on siblings in the admission process?
There is no specific policy on siblings. We like to keep families together, but never at the expense of a student's development and overall success. 8. What is tuition at CCHS?Tuition for 2011 – 2012: $13,004.00 Registration fee for 2011-2012: $500.00 A final tuition schedule for the 2012-2013 school year will be available February 2012. 9. Is Financial Aid available?Cathedral Catholic High School is committed to ensuring the socio-economic diversity of our community by providing to more than 25% of our students some level of financial aid. Our Financial Aid Grants are need based, and a family’s request for Financial Aid is considered independent of the admission and enrollment process. Cathedral Catholic High School uses an organization called Financial Aid Independent Review, Inc. (FAIR) to help interpret financial information. To learn more about FAIR please consult their website: http://www.fairapp.com/ |