BLESSED TRINITY APPLICATION PROCESS Application for the 2009-2010 school year T he application deadline for admission to Blessed Trinity Catholic High School is January 30, 2009. In order to be considered for admission, the candidate must complete the application by this date. It is the responsibility of the applicant s family to verify that Blessed Trinity has received all the required documents. Blessed Trinity uses many criteria in the admissions process including, but not limited to the following: timely submission of a completed application, true commitment to the practice of the faith, consistency between earned grades and scores on standardized tests, conduct and effort ratings and documented teacher recommendations. Required documents for a completed application for grade 9: 1. Completed Blessed Trinity application and questionnaire 2. Principal recommendation 3. Current math teacher recommendation 4. Current language arts teacher recommendation 5. Standardized test scores and grade reports from grades 6, 7 and first semester of 8 6. Parish/Church verification 7. Application fee of $75 (non-refundable) 8. Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) scores Required documents for a completed application for upper grades: 1. The first seven items above 2. High school transcript 3. SSAT or PSAT scores Students should register for the SSAT at www.ssat.org. The website will assist the applicant in registering for the test. Deadline dates for registration, payment of fees, and testing sites are included on this website. Every effort should be made to take the SSAT in December or January. The February test date is acceptable, but will delay the Admission Committee s ability to make an admission decision. Blessed Trinity must be listed on your registration form as a recipient of the test scores. Our school code for score reporting purposes is 1730. If an interview or any further information is required, the Director of Admissions will contact you. Notification of admission decisions will be made by mail in mid April, 2009. Tuition for the 2009-10 school year has not yet been determined. The tuition for the 2008-09 school year was $10,150. Traditionally, tuition increases by three to five percent each year. If you are interested in tuition assistance, please contact the Blessed Trinity Business Office for more information, or visit our website www.btcatholic.org.
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Does the applicant have any condition that would prevent him/her from full participation in a physical education program?
ADMISSIONS APPLICATION PARENT RESPONSE 1. Why would you like to send your child to Blessed Trinity Catholic High School? 2. Please provide any additional information regarding your family or the applicant that would help us to better know and understand his/her educational or personal needs. OFFICE USE ONLY Check received: Date received:
BLESSED TRINITY Blessed Trinity Catholic High School 11320 Woodstock Rd. Roswell, GA 30075 PARISH VERIFICATION FORM/ RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FORM FOR CATHOLIC STUDENTS Other faith families please see the reverse side PARISH VERIFICATION SECTION/CATHOLIC STUDENTS ONLY Student name Address Father name Mother name Religion Phone Religion Religion Name of parish School applicant is currently attending The pastor should place his signature on the line beneath the appropriate statement listed below. 1. This family is registered in our parish and is active in the parish community; that is, they practice stewardship within the parish. PASTOR 'S SIGNATURE 2. This family is registered in our parish, but they do not practice stewardship within the parish. DATE PASTOR 'S SIGNATURE DATE 3. This family is not registered in our parish. PASTOR 'S SIGNATURE DATE ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Please check which of the following Sacraments the student has received: Baptism Reconciliation Holy Eucharist Confirmation Is the student active in the Youth Ministry Program? Yes No RELIGIOUS EDUCATION VERIFICATION SECTION To be completed if student is currently enrolled in PSR program. 1. Number of years the student has participated in the program 2. Is the student currently active in the program? Yes No DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION S SIGNATURE DATE
BLESSED TRINITY CHURCH VERIFICATION FORM/ RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FORM FOR OTHER FAITH STUDENTS Catholic faith families please see the reverse side CHURCH VERIFICATION SECTION/STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT CATHOLIC Student name Address Father name Mother name Religion Phone Religion Religion Name of church The pastor should place his signature on the line beneath the appropriate statement listed below. 1. This family is registered in our church and is active in the church community. PASTOR 'S SIGNATURE 2. This family is registered in our church, but is not active. DATE PASTOR 'S SIGNATURE DATE 3. This family is not registered in our church. PASTOR 'S SIGNATURE DATE 4. Is the student active in the Youth Ministry Program? Yes No ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM ADMINISTRATOR/COUNSELOR EVALUATION DIRECTIONS FOR PARENTS: This form may be used for application to Blessed Trinity Catholic High School, Marist School, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School, and St. Pius X Catholic High School. Indicate to your current school where to send documentation and this evaluation. DIRECTIONS FOR SCHOOL: Please make a copy of the original and send this form along with documentation to each school as directed by parents. Retain original in student file. TO SCHOOL Name of Principal or Registrar I hereby authorize you to release the requested records of my child to Blessed Trinity Catholic High School, Marist School, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School, and St. Pius X Catholic High School. I waive any right of access to all information from any source in conjunction with my child s application to a school named above. Parent or Guardian Signature Date NAME OF STUDENT CURRENT GRADE Records to be released: (check one) SEVENTH-GRADE APPLICANT (MARIST SCHOOL ONLY): transcripts and standardized test scores for grades 4, 5 and through semester 1 of grade 6 and complete discipline record NINTH-GRADE APPLICANT: transcripts and standardized test scores for grades 6, 7 and through semester 1 of grade 8 and complete discipline record UPPER-GRADE APPLICANT: official transcripts and standardized test scores and complete discipline record PRINCIPAL S EVALUATION Has this student ever committed a major infraction(s), been suspended, or appeared before your Discipline Committee? YES NO IF YES, PLEASE COMMENT If applicable, does this family pay tuition in a timely manner? YES NO N/A Please turn over
Please compare the applicant to his or her entire class by placing a check in the appropriate column. ACADEMICALLY CHARACTER EXTRAORDINARY EXCELLENT ABOVE BELOW (TOP 1%) (TOP 10%) AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE In your professional opinion, would you recommend this applicant for a demanding college preparatory curriculum? (check one box) Yes, with enthusiasm Yes Yes, with reservations No Please share with us your overall impression of this individual and the impact he or she has had on your school. Please call me so we may discuss further. Printed Name of Person Completing Form Title Signature Date ATTACH DOCUMENTATION AND MAIL TO: Blessed Trinity High School 11320 Woodstock Road Roswell, GA 30075 Marist School 3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30319-1899 Our Lady of Mercy High School 861 Highway 279 Fairburn, GA 30213 St. Pius X High School 2674 Johnson Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30345-1799
MATHEMATICS TEACHER EVALUATION DIRECTIONS FOR PARENTS: This confidential form may be used for application to Blessed Trinity Catholic High School, Marist School, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School, and St. Pius X Catholic High School. Indicate to your current school where to send this evaluation. This confidential evaluation will only be viewed by the Admissions Committee of each school to which your child is applying. DIRECTIONS FOR SCHOOL: Please make a copy of the original and send to each school as directed by parents. Retain original in student file. STUDENT S NAME CURRENT GRADE TEACHER S NAME CURRENT SCHOOL Please evaluate the candidate in the following areas by placing a check in the appropriate column. EXCELLENT ABOVE AVERAGE AVERAGE BELOW AVERAGE POOR COMPUTATIONAL SKILLS PROBLEM SOLVING GRASP OF NEW CONCEPTS COMPLETION/QUALITY OF HOMEWORK EFFORT/DETERMINATION CLASSROOM CONDUCT ORGANIZATIONAL ABILITY PERSONAL INITIATIVE CLASSROOM LEADERSHIP HONESTY/INTEGRITY CONCERN FOR OTHERS RESPECT BY FACULTY Is there a disparity between ability and performance? YES NO If yes, identify behaviors associated with disparity Will student likely need extra help? YES NO Check special accommodations that you provide for this student (if any): Extended time for tests Reduction in assignments Preferential seating Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) Repetition of concepts/assignments Organizational help Tutoring Other (Please specify) Please turn over
Name of Math course this student has been studying since September. Textbook Publisher Grade Level of Text Used In which areas is this student likely to be successful in Mathematics? In which areas do you feel this student needs improvement in Mathematics? Comments concerning the applicant s class performance, conduct, participation, and prospect for success. Please compare the applicant to his or her entire class by placing a check in the appropriate column. ACADEMICALLY CHARACTER EXTRAORDINARY EXCELLENT ABOVE BELOW (TOP 1%) (TOP 10%) AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE In your professional opinion, would you recommend this applicant for a demanding college preparatory curriculum? (check one box) Yes, with enthusiasm Yes Yes, with reservations No Thank you for the time and effort you have taken in completing this evaluation. Printed Name of Person Completing Form Title Signature Date ATTACH DOCUMENTATION AND MAIL TO: Blessed Trinity High School 11320 Woodstock Road Roswell, GA 30075 Marist School 3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30319-1899 Our Lady of Mercy High School 861 Highway 279 Fairburn, GA 30213 St. Pius X High School 2674 Johnson Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30345-1799
LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER EVALUATION DIRECTIONS FOR PARENTS: This confidential form may be used for application to Blessed Trinity Catholic High School, Marist School, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School, and St. Pius X Catholic High School. Indicate to your current school where to send this evaluation. This confidential evaluation will only be viewed by the Admissions Committee of each school to which your child is applying. DIRECTIONS FOR SCHOOL: Please make a copy of the original and send to each school as directed by parents. Retain original in student file. STUDENT S NAME CURRENT GRADE TEACHER S NAME CURRENT SCHOOL Please evaluate the candidate in the following areas by placing a check in the appropriate column. EXCELLENT ABOVE AVERAGE AVERAGE BELOW AVERAGE POOR READING ABILITY WRITTEN EXPRESSION ORAL EXPRESSION CREATIVITY COMPLETION/QUALITY OF HOMEWORK EFFORT/DETERMINATION CLASSROOM CONDUCT ORGANIZATIONAL ABILITY PERSONAL INITIATIVE CLASSROOM LEADERSHIP HONESTY/INTEGRITY CONCERN FOR OTHERS RESPECT BY FACULTY Is there a disparity between ability and performance? YES NO If yes, identify behaviors associated with disparity Will student likely need extra help? YES NO Check special accommodations that you provide for this student (if any): Extended time for tests Reduction in assignments Preferential seating Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) Repetition of concepts/assignments Organizational help Tutoring Other (Please specify) Please turn over
In which areas is this student likely to be successful in Language Arts? In which areas do you feel this student needs improvement in Language Arts? Comments concerning the applicant s class performance, conduct, participation, and prospect for success. Please compare the applicant to his or her entire class by placing a check in the appropriate column. ACADEMICALLY CHARACTER EXTRAORDINARY EXCELLENT ABOVE BELOW (TOP 1%) (TOP 10%) AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE In your professional opinion, would you recommend this applicant for a demanding college preparatory curriculum? (check one box) Yes, with enthusiasm Yes Yes, with reservations No Thank you for the time and effort you have taken in completing this evaluation. Printed Name of Person Completing Form Title Signature Date ATTACH DOCUMENTATION AND MAIL TO: Blessed Trinity High School 11320 Woodstock Road Roswell, GA 30075 Marist School 3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30319-1899 Our Lady of Mercy High School 861 Highway 279 Fairburn, GA 30213 St. Pius X High School 2674 Johnson Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30345-1799