Incoming Freshmen - Oakland Catholic High School

Eighth grade is an exciting year with many wonderful milestones awaiting you!

One of the most important is choosing your academic home for the next four years. This process can be overwhelming, so we strive to make things as easy for you as possible. Follow the steps below to complete the admissions process and be sure to contact us with any questions. We're delighted you're here, and look forward to learning all about you!

Step 1: Online Application

Ready? Let's get started! To begin the application process, click on the application link and create an account with your email address. (Remember to keep track of your password.)

The online application will request the following, so it's helpful to have this information handy: address, parent & student emails, best phone number, name & address of your current school, name of your public school district, and any alumnae in your family.

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

Step 2: Release of Records/Recommendation Form

When you create a SchoolAdmin account and follow the steps to apply to Oakland Catholic, two requests will be sent to your current elementary/middle school principal. All you need to do is enter his/her email address!

The following academic information is requested:

Your 6th & 7th grade transcripts and standardized test scores
Your 8th grade Q1 report card (at minimum) and standardized test scores
Any growth plans, IEPs, or other evaluative measures pertinent to the academic success of the applicant , as well as the student's medical records on file.
Your principal and 7th/8th grader teachers' recommendations for level placement in high school.

REQUEST RELEASE OF RECORDS/RECOMMENDATION FORM

*Please note: you will be directed to log back into your SchoolAdmin account.

Once the records and recommendations have been uploaded, those items will be checked off as completed on your application checklist! *Please follow up with your current school office to ensure records are sent in a timely fashion, or if you notice it's been a while since you submitted the request to your principal.

Step 3: Scholarship Entrance Exam

Step 4: Enrollment

Once you have received your Acceptance Packet (emailed/mailed in February), complete the following 3 items to enroll for your OC freshman year!

Sign the intent for enrollment contract through your SchoolAdmin account.
Complete the online enrollment forms through the same account.
Create your FACTS Family Account with Oakland Catholic High School and submit the non-refundable $300 enrollment fee to FACTS Management.

*Need-based Scholarships will be awarded to enrolled students in April/May.

Questions?

Ms. Theresa Hill
Director of Admissions
412.682.6633 ext. 1253
thill@oaklandcatholic.org

Mrs. Courtney Murcko
Admissions Officer
412.682.6633 ext. 1267
cmurcko@oaklandcatholic.org