Admissions Process at Justin-Siena High School
Justin-Siena is a Catholic, Lasallian high school committed to excellence in all forms. As partners in education, we hope that our school will be a place where the best of your home meets the best of ours. The first step is to decide if Justin-Siena is the right fit for you and your family. Consider our philosophy and mission to see if it is consonant with what you desire from a school, explore our website to read about our school and why families chose us, and visit our school to witness how we do this on a daily basis. If we seem like we might be the right fit for you and your family, we welcome you join our admission process. Read below to find out how you and your family can become Braves!
1. Visit the Braves
a. Brave For a Day Visiting Program – Our visiting program is designed for students to spend part of their day getting to know the campus, its facilities, and its members. Our Visiting Days are on Mondays, specifically: September 17, 24 (full); October 15 (full), 22 (full), 29 (full); November 26 (full); December 3 (Full); January 14, 28. The Brave for a Day begins at 8:00 and concludes around 12:50. To register please click here.
b. Parent Tours (Tour & Talk) – We encourage your family to request a tour to see if the school is a right fit got you. Tour & Talks usually last around one hour and a half and can be arranged privately or on September 17, 24; October 15, 22, 29; November 26; December 3; January 14, 28. You will get a tour of the campus, meet students and faculty members, as well as hear about our Admissions Process. Parent tours begin at 8:00 and last until roughly 10:00am. To register please click here.
c. Open House – There are two Open House events scheduled. We highly recommend that students and their families (5th grade and up) attend an Open House. You will meet our faculty and staff, hear from current and former parents, and be guided around our campus by some of our students.
- Fall Open House will be held on Sunday, October 28, from 1:00pm – 3:00pm
- Winter Open House will be on Thursday, January 17, from 6:30pm – 8:00pm
For any questions regarding our Brave for a Day Visit or a Parent Tour & Talk please contact our Admissions Office at 707.255.0950 ext. 641 or holquind@justin-siena.org. Please know that student visits will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis with at least 5 days advanced notice.
2. Entrance Examination
All students wishing to apply to Justin-Siena must take the HSPT Entrance Examination. HSPT is a comprehensive placement test for students wishing to enroll in Justin-Siena. This test is one criteria used to gauge how students might likely perform at Justin-Siena. The test begins promptly at 8:30am and ends around 12:15pm.
There are two dates for our Entrance Examination:
- Saturday, December 1, 2012
- Saturday, December 8, 2012
Students must pre-register for the Entrance Examination by clicking here.
3. Complete an Online Application
Apply online by clicking here.
Many students already know where they would like to attend high school and it is Justin-Siena! If you are certain that Justin-Siena is right for you, we highly encourage you to consider our Early Decision Option. Early Decision applications are due on December 14, 2012 and do receive priority consideration by the Admissions Committee. You will be notified of the Admissions Committee decision after February 19, 2013.
Students are also required to ask for a teacher recommendation from at least two indivduals at your current school. One must come from your principal and the other must come from your math and/or English teacher. Click here to access the form.
You may also locate our transcript release form by clicking here to download the form.
All applications must be submitted online by February 1, 2013 for consideration for the Class of 2017.
4. Admissions Interview
Once your student has applied, the Admissions Office will contact your family to schedule an Admissions Interview. This is an opportunity for the school to get to know you a little more. Admissions Interviews will be on:
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Saturday, January 26, 2013
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Saturday, February 2, 2013
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Saturday, February 9, 2013
5. Tuition Assistance Program
A separate and confidential process, our Tuition Assistance Program is often an important item for families. We encourage families, regardless of if they think they can afford the tuition at Justin-Siena or not, to apply through our Admissions Process for admission, and to also apply through our Tuition Assistance Program through Private School Aid Service (PSAS).
Central to the mission of the De La Salle Christian Brothers is to provide a human and Christian education to the young, and to make it accessible for those of limited means. Saint John Baptist de La Salle, founder of the De La Salle Christian Brothers, was a visionary in the world of education. In an effort to remain consistent with our Lasallian mission, Justin-Siena High School is dedicated to providing students with the education and access that they deserve.
Justin-Siena’s Tuition Assistance Program requires strong partnership between the school, parents, and students. Parents commit to paying tuition at a level that the school determines to be affordable, and students commit to utilizing school programs to help them reach their fullest potential.
Families should direct questions regarding our Tuition Assistance Program to John VanHofwegen, our Director of Finance, at 707.255.0950 ext. 604.
6. Still have Questions?
Please contact our Director of Admission, David Holquin, at 707.255.0950 ext. 641 or via email at mailto:holquind@justin-siena.org or Mrs. Herrera, Admissions Assistant, at herreral@justin-siena.org or 707.255.0950 ext. 600. We look forward to being in conversation with your family.