Grades Six and Seven
In order to be considered for admission to the Latin School, students must successfully complete the grade previous to their entry into Kellenberg Memorial and present adequate academic credentials. If a student receives a failing grade for the year previous to enrollment at Kellenberg Memorial, he/she must contact the Admissions Office immediately. Failing grades in June must be made up in summer school. Three or more failures in June forfeits a student's admission to the Latin School. The usual means of application is through presentation of the elementary school transcript, including standardized testing and the latest report card. A baptismal certificate and letter of intent from the prospective student are also required. An interview with the prospective student may also be requested. Applications are not accepted for the eighth grade.
Freshman Year
In order to be considered for admission to the freshman year, students must successfully complete the eighth grade and must present adequate academic credentials. If a student receives a failing grade for the year previous to enrollment at Kellenberg Memorial, he/she must contact the Admissions Office immediately. Failing grades in June must be made up in summer school. More than two failures in June forfeits a student's admission to Kellenberg Memorial.
The usual means of application is through the Catholic High School Entrance Examination, which is administered by the Catholic Secondary School Administrators. The examination date is Saturday, October 27, 2007. Details of this program are available from Kellenberg Memorial High School Admissions Office or the various parochial schools and parishes.
Candidates for admission to the freshman year are notified of their status by mail at the end of January. For the current school year, the notification date is January 17, 2008.
Sophomore, Junior & Senior Years
Kellenberg Memorial does not normally accept transfer students after the freshman year. Any inquiry in this regard should be directed to the Kellenberg Memorial High School Admissions Office.
The final judgment for admissions is reserved to the sole discretion of the Principal.
To Contact the Admissions Office:
The Admissions Office telephone number is (516) 292-0200.
High School Admissions Ext. 210
e-mail: mrbenintendi@kellenberg.org
Latin School Admissions Ext. 380
e-mail: latinschooladmissions@kellenberg.org