1. St. Monica 8 th Grade Parent Night The High School Application Process

2. Agenda Opening Prayer and Welcome High School Visit Schedule – Who and When? High School Evaluation Process – What they look for? Application Process – Dates, Deadlines, and SMS Support Testing: ISEE- Independent School Entrance Exam Interviewing Questions? and Handouts Closing Prayer

3. High School Visits Jesuit & Ursuline – Monday, September 28 th Bishop Lynch – Tuesday, October 6 th John Paul II – Wednesday, October 7 th Please go online to register for October 7 th. This year they will be sending a bus for SMS students who have signed up High School Information Night: October 5 th at Jesuit (Hosted by St. Rita) Permission slips for Bishop Lynch & Jesuit/Ursuline are available tonight if you have not turned them in. Students will not be allowed to go if we do not have a permission slip signed by the parent. Behavior and positive participation is expected All boys need to please be in slacks and ties. Be open to each school!

4. The High School Evaluation Process Achievement Test Scores for Grade 7 & 8 – The student has the academic ability to be successful in high school and achievement measures up to ability. Grades for 7 th and 8 th grade – The student has demonstrated a history of appropriate motivation and effort. – Grades are consistent and compatible with ability. – Improvement has been made in areas of struggle Conduct & Behavioral Performance – Student has consistently demonstrated cooperation with school rules and regulations. – Conduct and behavior grades on report cards Attendance Records – Student has demonstrated a history of consistent attendance with very few absences and tardies. – Be ready to document any attendance gaps on the record

5. High Schools request addresses from St. Monica and then mail information to parents. If the application is not included, check the high school’s website. Make a copy of the application and use as a rough draft. When completing hard copy information write legibly and neatly with no cross outs. Use black or blue ink only. Recommendations: Current Math & Language Arts’ Teachers Personal or Character Student Choice for Jesuit, Ursuline, & John Paul II Principal or Assistant Principal for Bishop Lynch ALL reviewed by Mr. Riley prior to sending to high schools Transcript Release Required for each school where you are applying. Release of records forms go to Mrs. Falagrady. Transcripts are requested for all and then distributed from one place. Application

6. ISEE: Independent School Entrance Exam Cost is $105.00 Apply online at www.erblearn.org Apply online to take the ISEE (preferably before Thanksgiving) Take ISEE in January, must be before February 1 st. Reports may be sent to six schools The school code for St. Monica is 570275 – We would request that you send a copy to St. Monica directly. Students who have a diagnosed learning difference – Testing with Accommodations Form must be completed for time-and-a-half testing. – Evaluation must be no more than 2 ½ years from the time of testing. Apply at least 5 weeks before test date.

7. ISEE: Format For full consideration, stanines of 5 or higher (40 th -59 th %) on the four components of the exam. Students will receive a 5-minute warning before the end of each test section. Verbal Reasoning - 40 problems in 20 min Quantitative Reasoning: 37 problems in 35 min Reading Comprehension: 36 problems in 35 min Mathematic Achievement: 47 problems in 40 min Essay: 30 min In the essay section, the students receive both a 15-minute warning and a 5-minute warning before time is called. On the essay portion, the student’s ability to organize thoughts and then write in response to a prompt within a 30 minute time frame. Essay is sent to each high school for grading.

8. ISEE: The Day of the Test Be sure of the date, time and place – Arrive 15-30 minutes early to avoid last minute anxiety Remember to Bring – Your ticket – Required ID: See Important Dates Handout – Photo ID with signature from the parent/accompanying adult. ID from test taker (child) with name only (photo and signature are not required.) Both an ID from the parent/accompanying adult and also the test-taker (child) are required – Bring several # 2 pencils, an eraser and a pen – Do not take other items in the room including cell phones or calculators. Dress in comfortable layers Clear your mind; pace yourself

10. Interview Individual for Ursuline, Jesuit, and JPII Personal or Family for Bishop Dunne and Bishop Lynch Evaluated based on: – First impressions based upon general appearance and dress Be on time Dress appropriately: Sunday best – Eye contact and handshake Give a firm handshake. Introduce yourself with your first and last name Say thank you before leaving. – Articulation – Body language Sit up straight, don’t cross legs Try not to shake or tap nervously – Responses to interview questions Try to answer concisely and not ramble Ask the interviewer to repeat the question if you misunderstood it

11. Bishop Dunne Open House – November 8, 2015 Application Due Date – January 8, 2016 Transcripts and Recommendation forms due – January 22, 2016 ISEE test given on site – December 12, 2015, January 16, 2016, January 30,2016 Interviews – February 2, 2016 & February 4, 2015 School Code - #441785 Website: www.bdhs.org

12. Bishop Lynch Campus Visit – October 6, 2015 Open House – November 15, 2015 Application Due Date – January 22, 2016 Transcripts and Recommendation forms due – January 22, 2016 Interviews – February 2016 ISEE test given on site – January 9, 2016 and January 16, 2016 School Code - #441718 Website: www.bishoplynch.org

13. Cistercian Open House – October 6, 2015 Application Due Date – January 15, 2016 Interviews – Date and time will be assigned when student tests. ISEE – Cistercian does NOT use the ISEE for admission. They will administer their own test. Website: www.cistercian.org

14. Jesuit Campus Visit – September 28, 2015 Open House – November 22, 2015 Application Due Date – January 15, 2016 Transcripts and Recommendation forms due – January 29, 2016 Interviews – January 23, 2016 and January 30, 2016 ISEE test given on site – January 16, 2016 School Code -# 441755 Website: www.jesuitcp.org

15. John Paul II Campus Visit – (on your own) Sept. 29, Oct 8 th or 9 th. Campus Visit – (from SMS) Oct. 7 th – transportation will be provided by JPII. Please register at Open House – October 21, 2015 Application Due Date – January 1, 2016 Transcripts and Recommendation forms due – January 15, 2016 Interviews – January 23 & February 20, 2016 ISEE test given on site – January 9 th & February 6, 2016 School Code - #447590 Website: www.johnpauliihs.org

16. Ursuline Campus Visit – September 28, 2015 Open House – November 22, 2015 3 – 5 pm Application Due Date – January 8, 2016 Transcripts and Recommendation forms due – January 22, 2016 Interviews – January 23, 2016 ISEE test given on site – January 9, 2016 School Code - #441825 Website: www.ursulinedallas.org

17. Questions and Handouts Important Information and Dates – ISEE and Due Dates for each High School High School Information Night Ursuline/Jesuit Permission Form Bishop Lynch Permission Form SMS Parent Permission Form ISEE Class Offering

18. Dear Lord, you have blessed us with the joy and care of children. Give us calm strength and patient wisdom as we bring them up. Keep them safe from all illness and injury. Give us grace and entrust our children to your never failing care and love. Amen Closing Prayer