To schedule a campus visit please call Ms. Kristin Arguedas, Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator,
at (562) 925-5073 ext: 151 to schedule a tour.

Class of 2016
Upcoming Admissions Events & Important Information

Download Admissions Booklet (PDF)
Download Application Form (PDF)
Download
A Day in the Life of a Jester Flyer
8th Graders (PDF)
Download
A Day in the Life of a Jester Flyer
7th Graders (PDF)

IMPORTANT DATES TO KEEP IN MIND

A Day in the Life of a Jester
Thursday, November 10, 2011 for 8th Grade Students
8:00am to Noon

Open House
Thursday, November 10, 2011 — 5:00pm

Admission Information Sessions
Saturday, October 8, 2011 - 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Application Deadline
Friday, January 13, 2012

High School Placement Exam
Saturday, January 21, 2012 — 8:00am to Noon

Incoming Freshmen Interviews
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
January 30, January 31 & February 1, 2012
3:30pm to 6:30pm

Acceptance Letters Mailed
Thursday, March 3, 2012

Freshmen Registration
Thursday, March 9, 2012
3:00pm to 7:00pm

Saturday, March 10, 2012
8:00am to 1:00pm

For information, please contact
Ms. Kristen Arguedas, Class of 2007
Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator at
(562) 925-5073, extension 151
Saint Joseph High School
5825 N. Woodruff Avenue
Lakewood, CA 90713
Phone: (562) 925-5073
Fax: (562) 925-3315

Tuition Rate – 2011-2012

Active Parish-Registered Catholics Rate

Per Student
$8217.00 per year

Regular Rate (per student)

One Payment
$8866.00 per year

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

Over 700 young women are presently enrolled at Saint Joseph High School. The school is fully accredited through June 2016 by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA). The U.S. Department of Education named SJHS a 2002 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.

Educational excellence is recognized and encouraged at SJHS. We offer honors and advanced placement and honors classes. For students who wish to go the extra mile, the school has a Distinguished Scholars Program. Students may also participate in: National Merit Scholarship Competition; California Scholarship Federation (CSF); National Honor Society (NHS); National Hispanic Scholars; French Honor Society (FHS) and Spanish Honor Society (SHS).

Prospective students should attend the following events as a part of the admissions process:

Placement Examination

Saturday, January 21, 2012 — 7:45am -11:30am (approximately)

On the morning of the exam, please drop your daughter off at the blue gates beside the Mary statue in the north parking lot at SJHS, no later than 7:45am. Members of the SJHS Student Council will check her in and escort her to an assigned classroom. All materials for the exam will be provided. A short break will be given during the exam, so your daughter may bring a light snack for the break. Students are asked to dress in comfortable but appropriate attire.


PERSONAL INTERVIEWS – JANUARY 30, 31 & FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Student and Parent(s)/Guardian(s)

The schedule for interviews is arranged according to the last name of the student and is as follows:

Faculty members are assigned to conduct interviews each day and we ask that you make every effort to come on your scheduled day. Interviews are between 20 and 30 minutes in length.

Families will be notified of their scheduled interview date.

PORTFOLIOS

We are asking students to prepare a portfolio of work to share with us during the interview process. Sample work including essays, tests, artwork, projects and Christian Service activities are good things to include. Remember to include samples from a variety of subjects.

Please contact the Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator, Ms. Kristin Arguedas, at 562-925-5073 ext. 151 or e-mail karguedas@sj-jester.org



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