Junipero Serra High School

Admission

Admission Time Line

Application Fee Timeline

$75 on or after January 26, 2008

$65 before January 26, 2008

$50 only on the day of Open House, December 8, 2007

Saturday, December 8, 2007

Open House on campus from 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Orientation meeting at 10:00 AM. Applications available.

Week of December 31, 2007

Applications mailed to prospective applicants.

Saturday, January 26 and February 2, 2008

Entrance Examination - 8:00 am - 12:00 noon.
Students should report to room 405 by 7:45 am (All materials will be provided).
Interview appointments will be scheduled at this time. Parents should bring calendars as both students and their parents attend the interviews.
Testing will end approximately at noon.

Monday, February 4, 2008

Application packets due in main office. ALL items in packet must be submitted before an interview is conducted. Packet items will not be copied or returned. Make copies before submitting packet.

Saturday, February 9 or 23, 2008

Interviews with freshman applicants and their parents by appointment only.
If applicants are taking the STS Entrance Exam at another school site, they must contact the Principal’s secretary and schedule an interview appointment. (310/324-6675, Ext. 222.)
All taking the exam at another school site can only interview on February 24, 2007.

Friday, March 7, 2008

Acceptance and non-acceptance letters mailed to applicants.

Friday, April 2, 2008

Non-refundable registration deposit of $100 is required of those receiving acceptance letters to secure a space for the student for the upcoming school year.

Friday, May 16, 2008

Financial Aid applications due in main office. Results mailed in July.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Registration Balance of $235.00 is required of those receiving acceptance letters to secure a space for the student for the upcoming year.

2008-09 Tuition
Catholic	$5350 @ $535 per month due the 10th of each month, starting Aug - May	$9360 @ $936 per month family rate (Siblings only)
Non-Catholic	$5850 @ $585 per month due the 10th of each month, starting Aug - May	$10,230 @ $1,023 per month family rate (Siblings only)

JUNIPERO SERRA HIGH SCHOOL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

Applicants for admission to Junipero Serra High School must meet the following criteria:

1. Those applying for Grade 9 must pass the required standardized placement test with scores no lower than the 48th percentile.

2. A GPA of 2.0 is the minimum grade point average required for acceptance at Serra High School. Any exceptions will require the approval of the principal.

3. Willingness to cooperate with Catholic values and behavioral expectations is a required criterion for admittance. Students who have manifested behavioral problems in other schools will not be considered for admission.

4. Parents of incoming students will be required to sign an agreement designating their understanding of the school’s disciplinary standards and their willingness to meet the prescribed payment plan for tuition.

5. Individual interviews with both the parents and the student will be conducted by members of the admissions committee.

6. Students from public schools are ordinarily accepted into the Catholic school only at normal transfer points, i.e., going from one grade to another at the beginning of the school year. Incoming seniors are not considered unless transferring from another Catholic high school outside of the area.

7. Students are admitted to Serra High School without regard to race, color, or national origin. In those cases where there are more applicants than openings, Catholic students will be given preference over those who are not Catholic.

For More Information Contact:

Serra High School
14830 South Van Ness Avenue
Gardena, CA 90249
Tel: 310-324-6675
FAX: 310-352-4953
Internet: webmaster@serrahighschool.com