Day Tours

Day Tours provide families with the opportunity to visit on a typical day at Catholic High School. In addition to a general tour and overview, parents and their sons are encouraged to ask questions about any aspect of CHS while on the tour.

Families interested in attending a Day Tour must schedule their visit in advance. The tours will last about an hour and a half. Day Tours are intended for small groups, so registration for a Day Tour is limited.

Admissions Criteria

Typically, the students offered admission to CHS for the 2023-2024 School Year:

• had a good discipline record
• had academic grades of As, Bs, and/or Cs
• had a good attendance record

We highly encourage attending our CHS Information Afternoon and our Open House.  These events give families a clear and comprehensive view of our mission in educating young men.

To arrange a Day Tour, please make a reservation here or contact the admissions office (225) 383-0397.

Admissions Director: Sherie LeBlanc sleblanc@catholichigh.org

We are so excited to offer a Band and Bruinette Night for 6^th-8^th graders. This experience gives your son or daughter the unique opportunity to perform with the CHS/SJA Band and get a sense of what it means to be a part of a high school band.  It also allows the student to experience the spirit of these two well-established high schools and their traditions.

LEARN MORE HERE

New Student Applications

Applications for the 2023-2024 School Year will be available later this year. Here's what you will need for your submission:

• A digital picture of the applicant to upload with the application.
• The applicant’s Social Security Number.
• A PayPal account or credit card to pay the $65 application fee upon submission.
• A list of relatives who have attended schools operated by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart and their graduation years. *Optional*

This document details how the area's Catholic high schools partner to streamline the application process for those students who want to select a 1^st, 2^nd, and/or 3^rd choice high school when applying for the 2023-2024 school year.  Students should only apply and test at their school of first choice.

 If you have questions, please email Admissions Director Sherie LeBlanc at sleblanc@catholichigh.org.

APPLICATION Q&A

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CHS Information Afternoon on Monday, October 3 at 4:30 p.m. in the Brother Donnan Berry, S.C. Student Center is designed to give prospective parents and students an overview of Catholic High School and what our community has to offer. This event will feature several presentations on the distinguishing aspects of Catholic High School mission and school culture. There will also be an opportunity for prospective parents and students to ask questions in a small group setting. We highly recommend you and your son attend this event if you are considering applying to attend CHS in the 2023-2024 School Year.

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Interviews

You will receive an email with your son’s personal interview date and time. Both parents of our applicants are encouraged to attend the interview, but we know that at times this is not possible for various reasons. In those cases, we ask that at least one parent be present. Most students wear their school uniform or dress pants and a collared shirt for their interview.

Join us for Catholic High School’s 36th Annual Open House on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Young men in 6^th through 8^th grades and their parents are invited to tour the campus, meet CHS faculty and students, and experience firsthand what makes CHS so special.

Thank you for your interest in Catholic High School. Go Bears!

REGISTER TODAY!

Application Deadline

All prospective student online applications for the 2023-2024 School Year are due on Friday, November 18, 2022.

APPLICATION Q&A

Placement Test

The placement test is given on Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 8 a.m. – 11:15 a.m., to applicants for 8th and 9th grade. Prospective students should be here by 7:30 a.m. Please bring several #2 pencils, and calculators are permitted.

Tuition and Finance Meeting

While your son is taking the placement test on Saturday, December 3, we would like to offer any interested family the opportunity to gather more information about our tuition assistance program here at Catholic High School.

Does your 6^th-8^th grade son or daughter love to sing?  The CHS/SJA Choir program invites them to join us for a Middle School Choir Experience:  Una Voce Live from 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at SJA Art Center!  Singers from SJA and CHS come together to make one choir = One Voice - Una Voce!  Middle school students will get to sing with our high school singers, learn some simple pieces, and perform a mini concert for parents at the conclusion of the evening.  Come have fun, and see what choir is all about! 

Admission Letters Mailed

Admissions letters will be mailed on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

APPLICATION Q&A

Day Tours

Day Tours provide families with the opportunity to visit on a typical day at Catholic High School.  In addition to a general tour and overview, parents and their sons are encouraged to ask questions about any aspect of CHS while on the tour.

Families interested in attending a Day Tour must schedule their visit in advance.  The tours will last about an hour and a half.  Day Tours are intended for small groups, so registration for a Day Tour is limited.

Admissions Criteria

Typically, the students offered admission to CHS for the 2022-2023 School Year:

• had a good discipline record
• had academic grades of As, Bs and/or Cs
• had a good attendance record

We highly encourage attending our CHS Information Afternoon and our Open House. These events give families a clear and comprehensive view of our mission in educating young men.

To arrange a Day Tour, please contact the admissions office 383-0397.

Admissions Director: Sherie LeBlanc sleblanc@catholichigh.org.

New Student Registration Deadline

The deadline to register for new students at Catholic High School for the 2023-2024 School Year is Monday, March 6, 2023. The following items need to be turned in to Catholic High School to complete the registration process for newly accepted students:

• Updated Registration Form - Link available in 2023.
• Copy of Student’s Original Birth Certificate
• Copy of Student’s Social Security Card
• $550 Registration Fee
• Any additional paperwork requested in acceptance packet

*TIP* Follow instructions included in admissions packet on how to submit documents digitally!

Plan to join us on Wednesday, March 8 to learn more information about all aspects of Catholic High School.  Families attending Bear Fair can arrive and leave anytime between 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. 

Here's what you can expect at our 2023 event:

• Course Scheduling: Confirm course selection and ask questions about placement.  
• School Counseling Staff: School counselors will be available to discuss course progression and counseling services.  
• Financial Information: Members of the Finance Office will be available to answer questions and assist with account set up.  
• Mathematics Proficiency Test: All students will receive an email from the CHS scheduling department indicating if this test is needed. This proficiency test is used to properly place students in their math course next school year.  
• Foreign Language Placement Test: Those students who are currently taking foreign language for high school credit, are native speakers, or are fluent in their selected language are required to take this test. Students meeting these criteria will receive an email from the CHS scheduling department.  
• Band and Choir Meetings: Students who have chosen band or choir as their fine arts elective will need to attend one of the 15-minute sessions with their parent(s). During this time, they will receive information about and schedule the required class placement audition on Mach 24 or 26.
• Athletic Department Incoming Parent Information Meeting: The Catholic High School Athletic Department will present policies, expectations, summer training, athletic evaluations, and athletic eligibility paperwork. 
• Complimentary Dinner: The Men’s Club and Mothers’ Club will serve dinner throughout the evening in the Brother Donnan Berry, S.C. Student Center. Stop by to eat and get information about our parent support groups. Serving concludes at 5:45 p.m. Visit our photo booth and commemorate your first event as a BEAR!  
• CHS Bruin Shop: Shop the Bruin Shop and stock up on your orange and black gear. 
• Extracurricular Extravaganza:  Explore all our clubs have to offer and meet club members and moderators. 
• Challenge Food Drive: Join Catholic High in supporting the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank by bringing canned food donations. 

Welcome Meeting for Incoming Students and Parents/Guardians

This meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, is mandatory for incoming students and their parents. It begins promptly at 6 p.m. in the Gym and will conclude by 7:30 p.m.

Tuition Assistance Application Deadline

The tuition assistance application deadline is Friday, April 28, 2023.