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SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
FOR FRESHMAN AND TRANSFER STUDENTS

The school admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin in the Administration of its educational policies, in its admission policies, scholarship programs, athletic and/or school-administered programs.

SHHS School Profile 2010

A. Applications from 8th Grade Students

Students attending a Catholic Elementary School in the Camden Diocese should indicate to their school that they intend to attend Sacred Heart High School. School records will automatically be forwarded for review and possible acceptance. Students must also complete the Application for Admission prior to the application deadline.

Students applying from a public or private elementary school need to have their current academic records and two letters of recommendation (from a principal, teacher, guidance counselor, coach, etc.) sent to the Guidance Office at Sacred Heart High School. Students must also complete the Application for Admission prior to the application deadline. The Application for Admission, records and recommendations will be reviewed for possible acceptance.

B. Students Transferring to Sacred Heart High School from another High School

  1. All applicants and their parents/guardians must first arrange for an appointment with the Principal or one of his Administration.
  2. Letters of recommendation from the transferring school’s principal, guidance counselor, and/or a teacher, as well as an up to date transcript are to be sent to Sacred Heart High School.
  3. An Application for Admission must be completed.
  4. The Principal and guidance office will evaluate all records and the Application for Admission.
  5. Transferring students must be enrolled in a curriculum similar to the one offered at Sacred Heart High School.
  6. Transferring students must meet the same requirements as enrolled students to enter the next grade level or participate in extracurricular activities.
  7. If accepted, the school will notify parents/guardians at which time all required fees must be paid and the required documentation completed.
  8. All transfer students are automatically placed on probation subject to review at the end of each quarter for a period of one year.
  9. Senior transfers are discouraged but not prohibited. Anyone seeking such a transfer is reminded of the necessity of satisfying the school’s academic requirements for graduation, the social adjustment involved, the possible restrictions on participation in extra-curricular activities, and other matters that make such a transfer difficult. Senior transfers are not eligible for Valedictorian/Salutatorian honors.

Upon acceptance Registration is required.

Tuition and Fees for the 2010-11 School Year

The SMART Payment Plan is available over a 12 month period:
Tuition and the General Fee at $691.67 (9th, 10th & 11th grades)and $704.17 (12th grade)per month which includes graduation fee. Registration fee($150.00) must be paid in advance.
Payments begin in May and end in April.

Tuition: $7950.00

General Fee: $350.00
This fee covers several school expenses including:
instructional materials, supplemental school insurance, locks and lockers, student ID cards, student retreats, standardized tests, mailing expenses, school newsletter, school newspaper, administrative fees, and special subject fees (i.e., maintenance of science labs, computer lab, etc.).

Registration Fee: $150.00
Non-refundable and payable at the time of registration

Athletic Fee: TBA per Sport

Various Book and Uniform Expenses

C. School Visitation by Prospective Students

Students who are planning to register or transfer to Sacred Heart High School are permitted to visit the school for a day. This must be done with administrative approval at least one week prior to the visit. Both parents and the potential student must complete proper forms, which can be obtained from the guidance office.

D. Transfers from Sacred Heart High School

A student who wishes to transfer from Sacred Heart High School to another school must obtain the necessary forms from the office of the Assistant Principal of Academics. A parent or legal guardian must accompany the student. No transcripts or records will be released until all financial obligations are settled.

 

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