Admissions Process

Bourgade Catholic High School is a college preparatory school that admits students of any race, creed, color, or ethnic origin. Bourgade Catholic offers a college preparatory curriculum with honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

Admissions Process for Incoming Freshman Students

$50 application fee must accompany the application
Applications will be available online starting November 1, 2020
Application submission deadline is January 15, 2021 (for priority processing)
Applications received by the deadline will be given priority processing

High School Placement Test (HSPT) taken at one of the local Catholic high schools on either January 9, or January 23, 2021 (see detailed information below). Applicants must schedule an individual appointment to take the HSPT if the above sessions have past. Any student needing accommodations are required to fill out the High School Placement Test form (yellow button) and return to BCHS by December 20, 2020.

Test results are mailed in February for students who test at Bourgade Catholic
A copy is sent to the student’s elementary school principal

The High School Placement Test is a valid and reliable measure of the student’s current skill levels and helps to assess how ready the student is for high school curriculum. The placement test consists of cognitive skills sub-tests that measure reading, mathematics and English language skills. Any student needing accommodations are required to fill out the High School Placement Test form (yellow button) and return to BCHS by December 20, 2020.

The reading sub-test measures ability such as remembering important ideas and significant details, recognizing central thought or purpose, making logical inferences and understanding vocabulary in context.
The mathematics sub-test evaluates computation and problem solving, the student’s knowledge of important mathematics concepts and ability to reason.
The quantitative skills sub-test includes number series, number manipulations and both geometric and non-geometric quantitative comparison items.
In the language sub-test, the student’s skills in punctuation, capitalization, spelling, grammar, usage and composition are evaluated.
In the writing portion of the test; students are given a specific topic and will be asked to write several paragraphs about the topic.

Academic Records due to the Admissions Office by January 15, 2021

Report cards for 6th and 7th grades and through mid-year 8th grade
6th, 7th and 8th grade standardized test results from Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS), or another state test (e.g., AzMerit)
Completed recommendation forms from current Principal, Math, and English Teachers

Student and parent/guardian interview with a member of the Admissions Committee

Appointments scheduled by Admissions Office for February 2021
Interviews for late applicants will be scheduled as time permits

Letters of Acceptance mailed beginning of March 2021
Acceptance into the freshman class at Bourgade Catholic is based on:

Academic success in the 7th and 8th grades
Results of standardized testing in elementary school
Principal, English and Math Teacher recommendations
Score on the High School Placement Test (HSPT)
Student interview

Summer school may be required for some students based on HSPT results and 8th grade report card

Transfer Admissions

Students who have attended other secondary schools must enter Bourgade Catholic High School with the appropriate credits from an accredited high school. Minimum transfer credits for admission are:

Sophomores 6 credits (4 core credits in Math, English, Theology, Science)
Juniors 12 credits (9 core credits in Math, English, Social Studies, Theology, Science)

Normally, Bourgade Catholic does not accept transfers for senior year. Consideration will be given to families relocating from out of town.

Official transcripts from all schools attended will be reviewed to determine admission and course placement for transfer students. Bourgade Catholic reserves the right to not accept credit earned from some on-line institutions/programs.

Additionally, the transfer student should have good discipline and attendance records from his or her most recently attended school.

Transfer student admission process includes:

Submission of a completed Application for Admission
$50 application fee; application cannot be accepted nor processed without the fee
Transcript of grades and standardized test results from all secondary schools attended
Completed recommendation forms from: 1) an administrator or dean, 2) a counselor, 3) and either a math or English teacher from current or most recently attended school
Student and parent/guardian interview with the Admissions Coordinator the Principal

To be considered for financial aid, application deadline of April 15, 2021 must be met. Please note that financial aid is limited; not all families will receive assistance. Families applying after this deadline are unlikely to receive financial assistance from Bourgade Catholic.

For Admission information (also available in Spanish) please contact:

Mrs. Susan Chavarria
Financial Aid Specialist
Interim Admissions Officer
schavarria@bourgadecatholic.org

4602 N. 31st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Phone: 602-973-4000
Email: admissions@bourgadecatholic.org