When is Servite High School’s Open House?

Servite’s Open House will be held on campus Sunday, December 5, 2010 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

 

When is the High School Placement Entrance Exam?

The HSPT Entrance Exam will be given at Servite High School on Saturday, January 29, 2010.

 

Does Servite accept Entrance Exams taken at other Catholic Schools?

With the multitude of applications that Servite receives, it is highly recommended that you attend the Entrance Exam here at Servite. If your circumstances prohibit this, however, Servite will accept the High School Placement Test (HSPT) taken at another school. Be sure to speak with the school’s registrar to arrange for the exam to be sent to Servite’s Admissions office.

 

What criteria is used for admissions?

Academic aptitude and leadership potential are assessed through academic records from 7th and 8th grades, standardized test scores, entrance exam scores, personal interview and recommendation forms from 8th grade English and Math teachers.

 

When is the acceptance letter sent?

The acceptance letters for Early Admissions will be sent out (2x’s) and (2 x’s) for regular admissions.

 

How is Honors Placement determined?

Honors placement for incoming freshman is determined by the Admissions Committee upon acceptance: Due to the wide variety of school and curricula from which our students come to us, Honors Placement for the freshman year is based on the Entrance Placement Exam and Math or Spanish Challenge Exam scores. Decisions made by the Admissions Committee are final and, once admitted, students cannot “opt into” the Honors Program. Honors placement for sophomore, junior and senior year is open to all students and is based on students performance and teacher recommendation at Servite.

 

When is the Math Challenge exam given?

The Math Challenge exam is an option for incoming freshman already in the Honors Program and will be given on May 25, 2011. Please allow 45minutes to one hour for this exam. Incoming freshman, if successful, can then take CP Algebra II, HP Algebra II their first year and Geometry and Pre-Calculus as sophomores.

 

Can Freshman take a foreign language?

Freshman can enroll in Spanish I, French I or Latin I as their elective. Math/Science and Full Honor students must take a “zero” period to accommodate.

 

When is the Spanish Challenge exam given?

The Spanish Challenge exam is an option for all incoming freshman interested in taking Honors Spanish I or above as a freshman.

 

What is the average class size?

The average class size is 22. Honors and Advanced Placement classes are usually smaller.

 

Is Academic Assistance available?

Academic Achievement class is available as needed during “zero” period (7:20 – 8:03 am) three days a week.

 

What percentage of Servite students attend college?

On average, 99% of Servite graduates go on to college. 99% of the Class of 2010 were college bound.

 

How many Christian Service hours are required?

100 hours must be complete over four years.

 

What is the length of the school day?

Most students are on a schedule that runs from 8:00 am to 2:50 pm.

 

When is Freshman Formation? Is it mandatory?

Freshman Formation for the Class of 2015 is scheduled for July 29, 30 and 31, 2011. It is mandatory for all incoming freshman.

 

When is summer school for incoming freshman?

June 20, to July 22, 2011.

 

What is the current tuition cost? Are there other expenses?

Please see the “Tuition & Financial Policies” tab under the “admissions” drop-down menu.