Please use these links below to find information about our local Catholic High Schools.
St. Mary's High School (Lancaster):
The HSPT Placement Exam is Saturday, November 23rd, from 7:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The cost to sit and take the exam is $25. If you are interested in signing up for the review classes for the exam on November 6, 7, and 8, 2024, you can sign up for the class at the link below as well.
Become a Lancer for a Day
Interested in shadowing a St. Mary’s student to get a feel for what life is like in the hallways of St. Mary’s High School? Contact Andrea Drabik to schedule a Shadow Day that works best for your schedule at adrabik@smhlancers.org or (716) 683-4824 ext. 311.
Interested in shadowing a St. Mary’s student to get a feel for what life is like in the hallways of St. Mary’s High School? Contact Andrea Drabik to schedule a Shadow Day that works best for your schedule at adrabik@smhlancers.org or (716) 683-4824 ext. 311.
Mount St. Mary:
Cardinal O'Hara High School:
Open House will be on the following dates and times:
Thursday, October 3rd: 4-6pm
Saturday, October 5th: 9-11am
6th-8th grade families can register and schedule their tour by going here: Fall 2024 Cardinal O'Hara Open House
Above is the link to the flyer which has this information and the information about our Entrance Exam Prep Course and our "Hawk for a Day" Shadow Program.
Our Entrance Exam Prep Course for 8th graders will be Wednesday, October 23, October 30, November 6, and November 13 from 5:30-7:30pm. The course is $100 and includes a review book and the Entrance Exam fee.
To register for the Prep Course, one can go here: COHS Entrance Exam Prep Course
Canisius High School:
Visit Canisius High School this fall!
Prospective students and families are invited to visit Canisius High School this fall through several different offerings:
Open House – October 6th or 7th
Students in grades 5-8 are invited to explore our campus and engage with members of the Canisius school community. Pre-registration is required. Visit canisiushigh.org/openhouse to reserve your tour slot.
Crusader for the Day – Throughout the fall
Spend a day in the life of a Canisius Crusader! Available to students in grades 8-10. Schedule your shadow day at canisiushigh.org/visit.
Exam Prep Course – November 2nd, 9th & 16th
8th grade students are encouraged to prepare for success on the Catholic High School Scholarship and Placement Exam by enrolling in this three-Saturday prep course. Register at canisiushigh.org/examcourse.
Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart:
Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart
Click on the link for information about Open House, shadow days and more:
Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart:
St Joseph's Collegiate Institute:
Fall Events Class of 2029 Admissions
MARAUDER FOR A DAY (Shadow Day) for prospective students in grade 8
Begins Monday, September 23
Marauder for a Day allows prospective 9th grade students in fall 2025 the opportunity to become a St. Joe's student for the day! A current freshman will act as your son's guide as he experiences our Community of Excellence. Each Marauder for a Day is paired with a current freshman, attends all classes, enjoys a complimentary meal in our Dining Room, and ends the day with light refreshments. St. Joe's is limiting the Marauder for a Day Program to twelve (12) prospective students per day. We will also be offering the opportunity for parents to tour campus with one of our Admissions Team staff at the time of your son's drop off or pick up on the day of his MFAD visit.
FALL OPEN HOUSE 2024 for all prospective families
Sunday, October 6 & Monday, October 7
All prospective students and their families are invited to Open House for private tours of our modern campus. Your tour will include our entire campus with opportunities to interact with our teachers, staff, coaches, and students. This is a pre-registration event only with limited attendance and appointment slots. Select an arrival time when registering and plan to arrive on campus during that 15 minute time slot. Once on campus, please estimate your tour lasting approximately 1.5 hours.
PRIVATE CAMPUS TOURS for all prospective families
Private tours are available throughout the year. Parents may schedule a tour by calling the Admissions Center at 716.874.4953 or by visiting the following link: Schedule a Private Campus Tour
Private tours are available throughout the year. Parents may schedule a tour by calling the Admissions Center at 716.874.4953 or by visiting the following link: Schedule a Private Campus Tour
EXPERIENCE ST. JOE'S MORNING PROGRAM for parents of prospective students in grades 6, 7, & 8
Each session will include remarks from our President, Christopher Fulco, Ed.D., and Principal, Mr. James Spillman '95, a tour of campus including opportunities to experience classes in session and an opportunity to interact with current students. Sessions are scheduled for Wednesday, 9/18, 11/13, 1/8, & 3/12 from 9 - 10:30 a.m.
ENTRANCE EXAM PREP COURSE for prospective students in grades 7 & 8
The St. Joe's Entrance Exam Prep Course is open to 7th and 8th grade boys planning to apply to Catholic High Schools. Held at St. Joe's on Saturday mornings from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., the 2024 Prep Course will take place on the four weekends leading up to the Entrance Exam: 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16. The cost is $100 and includes a review book.
For more information, click the following link: Entrance Exam Prep Course
To register your son for the Prep Course, click the following link: Register for the 2024 Prep Course
ENTRANCE & SCHOLARSHIP EXAM for prospective students in grade 8
Saturday, November 23, 2024
All prospective members of the Class of 2029 must take the Catholic High School Entrance & Scholarship Exam on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Parents that have any questions regarding the exam may contact me directly at 716.874.4953 or pkennedy@sjci.com.
As in past years, a completed Application for Admission serves as registration for the exam.
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