Admissions, Cardinal Spellman HS, Bronx, New York

( revised on January 18, 2008 )

Open House

Sunday, October 28, 2007
( from 11 a.m. thru 3:30 p.m. )

Open House is a great opportunity to see Spellman up close and to meet many of its students and teachers first hand. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and get answers. [A special, optional, Info Night for accepted students will be held in January.]

Cardinal Spellman High School accepts students who will be entering the ninth grade based on the following criteria.

A review of the student's 6th, 7th, and 8th grade record
Past standardized tests
Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS)

Important Dates
for the incoming Class of 2012

Acceptance notifications mailed --- Jan 17, 2008
Info Night for Accepted Students ---- Jan 30, 2008
Responses due at CSHS --- Feb 14, 2008
Registration for September 2008 --- Mar 5, 2008

Finances: Tuition and Fees

For the academic year 2007-2008, tuition and fees total $6,100.

Academic Scholarships

Full and partial scholarships will be available to selected students based on the criteria given above as well as on a separate scholarship exam.

Financial Aid

Almost $ 500,000 was distributed for the academic year 2005 - 2006. However, please remember that almost 1500 students are enrolled at Spellman, so you cannot assume that financial aid will be available for you. Financial aid applications are available from the school's financial office.

Additional aid is available through programs of the Archdiocese of New York. Information about these programs can be obtained through your parish or elementary school.

Spend-a-Day at Spellman

Young men and women in the eighth grade who are considering attending Cardinal Spellman High School for their high school education may arrange to spend-a-day as a guest student at Spellman.

You will be accompanied thru the day by a friendly student guide, and will take part in all the activities of a normal school day. You should be here by 8:15 a.m. and the day will end at 2:45 p.m.

Permission is needed from your parent or guardian and from your grammar school principal.

You may bring your lunch with you, or purchase it in our Cafeteria.

For more info, or to reserve a date, please call Mrs. Zanca at 1-718-881-8000, ext. 206

Transportation and Directions
For information on how to get to Spellman by public transportation see our page of Directions.

For More Information about Admissions
Our telephone number is 1 - 718 - 881 - 8000, ext. 231.
Our special e-mail address for admission info is:
admissions@cardinalspellman.org

TACHS EXAM
     [Test for Admission to Catholic High Schools]

Information about the TACHS exam may be found by visiting the website, http://www.tachsinfo.com or by calling the TACHS toll-free number: 1-866-61TACHS    [1-866-618-2247].

Applications for the TACHS exam can be obtained at any Catholic elementary or high school, Religious Education Offices, Parishes, and some public elementary schools.

You may register on-line seven days a week via www.tachsinfo.com or by calling 1-866-61TACHS. [1-866-618-2247].

Date for TACHS Exam, 2007

Friday, November 9, 2007
Spellman's TACHS Code is 303

For applications outside the usual time, or for information about admission to upper grades, please contact Mrs. Cullen at 1-718-881-8000, ext 231.

You may also enjoy reading our list of the
Top 10 Reasons for Choosing Spellman.

Note: Cardinal Spellman High School does not discriminate in its admission procedures on the basis of race, color, religion, citizenship, or national origin.

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