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MIDDLE SCHOOL: Grades 6, 7, 8
  1. Complete an Admissions Application. There is no application fee.
  2. Register for the Middle School Placement Test (MSPT). Cost: $10.00 (payable day of test)
  3. Take the MSPT at Providence Catholic School. Students who take the MSPT at Providence December and register by February Registration Night, are eligible for a Merit Scholarship. Scholarship eligibility is based on test scores. Criteria used for the admissions decision for grades 6, 7, 8
    • Most Recent Report Card, Attendance and Discipline Records
    • Most recent standardized test scores (i.e. Stanford, Iowa Assessment, STARR)
    • MSPT scores
    • Interview with student and parents if requested by Admissions Committee
  4. Students are notified of their status once records and MSPT test scores are received.
  5. Upon acceptance, a link will be sent to register online. 
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HIGH SCHOOL: Grade 9
  1. Complete an Admissions Application. There is no application fee.
  2. Applicants must submit the following information with the Application and are evaluated by the Admissions Committee:
    • Most recent 8 th Grade Report Card, Attendance and Discipline Records
    • Most recent standardized test (i.e. PSAT, Stanford, Iowa Assessment, NWEA, STAAR, HSPT)
    • Teacher and/or Principal recommendations
    • Interview with student and parents if requested by Admissions Committee
  3. Applicants are notified in writing of their acceptance in January, only if we have received all records, recommendations, etc required for the Admission Committee to review.
  4. Providence will request official school records and recommendations from the student's current school.
  5. Upon acceptance, a link will be sent to register online.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Transfer Students Grades 10 & 11

  1. Complete an Admissions Application. There is no application fee.

  2. Interview with the admissions committee Criteria used for admissions decision
    • Most recent Report Card (including attendance and conduct records)
    • Most recent standardized test (i.e. PSAT, Stanford, Iowa Assessment, NWEA, STAAR or HSPT)
    • Interview by Admissions Committee
  3. Upon acceptance, a link will be sent to register online.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Transfer Students Grade 12

Providence does not typically accept transfers during the senior year from any area high school. For students who relocate from out of town, acceptance for grade 12 is decided on an individual basis.

  1. Complete an Admissions Application. There is no application fee.
  2. Interview with the admissions committee Criteria used for admissions decision
    • Most recent Report Card (including attendance and conduct records)
    • Most recent standardized test (i.e. PSAT, SAT, Stanford, Iowa Assessment, NWEA, STAAR, HSPT)
    • Interview by Admissions Committee

Upon acceptance, a link will be sent to register online.

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Admission to Providence Catholic School is open to girls regardless of religious or ethnic background.  Because all persons need the means to establish personal value systems, the school admits students with varying abilities if their needs can be met at Providence. 

 

Admissions - Placement Testing

 

Providence has WAIVED the requirement of the HSPT for all incoming High School Students. Post-pandemic this test has not been a clear indicator of a student's academic ability.  Many schools and universities are moving towards "test optional" admissions. The students' complete application to include materials listed above are used to evaluate the students academic needs.

Academic Testing and Grades are still used for academic placement into advanced or on level courses for high school courses. Any recent standardized test scores must be submitted with the student's application. (NWEA, PSAT, IOWA, STAAR, or HSPT)

 

All NEW Middle School Students are required to take the MSPT at Providence in the Spring. Providence will conduct middle school placement test day(s) in the Spring of each year for all students who have applied in order to assist in academic scheduling.

 

Admissions - Additional Support

Students requiring additional support (Academic, Behavioral, Physical, Social-Emotional) must share this information on the application. All students will be given the same consideration and will be provided an opportunity for admission. An interview with the school counselor, parent, and assistant principal will be conducted in order for Providence to discuss student needs.

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