Catholic elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville usually are ministries of parish communities. If you are not a member of a parish or if you attend a parish that does not have a school, visit several schools and consider the needs of your child. Many schools have regularly scheduled sessions for newcomers, and all welcome your questions and interest. Several Catholic elementary schools have waiting lists for some grades, so it is a good idea to call in advance of your visit to find out the admission policies and procedures. Enrollment and registration periods vary from school to school, but are usually held between November and January. For specific registration dates, contact the principal at the Catholic elementary school where you plan to enroll your child.

Shadowing
Shadowing is an opportunity for seventh- and eighth-grade students to experience a typical high school day. Call the Catholic secondary school at least 48 hours in advance to schedule a shadowing experience for your child. Shadowing is for students only. Parents may schedule a tour of the building at a later and more convenient time for the secondary school. Eighth-grade students shadow during the fall semester, and seventh-grade students shadow during the spring semester. Shadowing should be scheduled on days when elementary schools are not in session.

Open House
Open houses provide opportunities for students and parents to visit Catholic secondary school campuses. Open houses may include tours, special programs and demonstrations. The format of the open house is interactive, and parents and students will have opportunities to ask questions. Refer to the chart below for specific open house dates.

Placement Test
All students who plan to attend a Catholic secondary school must take the placement test at the secondary school they plan to attend. The test is scheduled a Saturday in December. The placement test is timed, and the standard test time is three hours. Extended time of up to one and a half hours may be granted to special-needs students with appropriate documentation sent from the elementary school to the secondary school three weeks prior to the test date.

This test helps Catholic secondary schools determine the most appropriate course work and academic path for meeting the needs of individual students. The placement test is only one of several tools used for academic placement. There are many variables that help determine whether or not students are accepted into the secondary school of their choice. Taking the placement test does not guarantee admission into a Catholic secondary school.

Acceptance Letters/Registration
Acceptance letters and notification of registration are mailed by all Catholic secondary schools in February. For registration dates for individual Catholic secondary schools, please refer to chart below.