Immaculata High School

240 Mountain Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876

Admissions

Mr. Matthew Pitucco, Director

908-722-0200 x218

admissions@immaculatahighschool.org

Some words of welcome and encouragement…

Dear Prospective Students and Parents,

If you have accessed this page, it can be safely assumed that you are searching. We in the Immaculata community are very happy that your search has landed you here. On these pages, you have access to information about Immaculata High School and how to take steps that bring you deeper into The Immaculata Experience in the coming months. We believe that this is a great thing. Why? Because we believe that Immaculata is a special place. It is a place where the individual gifts and talents of every student are recognized and celebrated. It is a place that provides students with a venue for continued searching and countless opportunities for growth – spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially. It is a place where people are recognized as valued and unique. And it is a place where people are inspired to go forth and truly make a difference – in their families, in their communities, and in the world. We are happy that your search has brought you here…and we are hopeful that it will bring you further into The Immaculata Experience in the coming days, weeks, and months. In the name of the Immaculata community, I offer my encouragement to you, and I invite you to contact me with any questions that you may have – 908-722-0200 x218.

Sincerely,

Matthew Pitucco

Director of Admissions, Immaculata High School

Transfer Application Procedure

Immaculata High School is now accepting applications for transfer admission, beginning classes in September 2008. Applications will be accepted for students entering their sophomore or junior years. Please contact the Office of Admissions to obtain a transfer application and informational packet. Students will need to submit the completed application, a transcript of high school grades, and a letter of recommendation. Following receipt of these materials, prospective students and parents may be invited to school for an on-site interview.

Application Procedure for incoming 8^th graders

Starting September 2008, applications will be available for eighth graders wishing to apply to the Immaculata High School Class of 2013, beginning course of study in September 2009. Applications can be obtained in any of the following ways:

1. If attending a Catholic elementary school in the Diocese of Metuchen, applications will be distributed through the school. Please contact your school principal or 8^th grade teacher for date of distribution.
2. If attending a public middle school, private school, or out-of-diocese Catholic elementary school, you may request an application by contacting the IHS Office of Admissions at 908-722-0200 x218.
3. Applications will also be available at the IHS Annual Open House on Sunday, October 12, 2008 from 1 – 4 pm. Please locate the Admissions table, where you will be able to obtain an application packet.

The top portion of the application must be completed by the student’s parent or guardian. The application is then submitted to your principal or guidance counselor, who will forward the completed application along with the academic transcript, including the 1^st quarter report card, to the Office of Admissions at Immaculata. Applications are due in Admissions by Monday, November 3. Please have applications returned to Immaculata as soon as possible. 1^st quarter grades can be forwarded at a later date.

HSPT Entrance Exam

All 8^th grade students applying for freshman admission to Immaculata High School must take the HSPT Entrance Exam. The Diocese of Metuchen will be administering this year’s exam on Saturday, November 8 at 8:00am. All students who identify Immaculata as their ‘First Choice High School’ on the application will take the exam at IHS on November 10.

(As admission is competitive, students are strongly encouraged to identify Immaculata as their first choice school.)

OPEN HOUSE 2008

Sunday, October 12

1pm – 4pm

All middle school students and their families are invited and strongly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to see our school, meet our staff, tour our campus, survey our academic, athletic, and co-curricular offerings, and get a glimpse into what The Immaculata Experience is all about! There will be representatives and displays for all academic departments, activities, programs, and teams. In addition, information pertaining to transportation and admissions will be available.

SPARTAN FOR A DAY - FALL 2008

The Spartan for a Day program is open to all 8^th grade students interested in applying to Immaculata High School. You are invited to spend a full school day at IHS. You will be hosted by a current student and will travel through ‘a day in the life’ of an Immaculata student.

Beginning July 2008, on-line registration will be open for all Fall 2008 dates! At that time, you may RSVP by accessing the September, October, or November web calendar at www.immaculatahighschool.org. Click on ‘Spartan for a Day’ on the date you desire to come to the school. You will then be prompted to enter the student name and primary household e-mail address. In addition, you may enter any special messages or requests for our admissions director. Please include your 8^th grade school as well as any special interests in this ‘message’ field. You will receive an e-mail confirming your RSVP. If a date is full, you will be notified to that end and will need to select another day.

A second confirmation e-mail with special instructions for the day will be sent to you within the week prior to your visit. On the date of your visit, students are asked to arrive at school by 8:25am. Parents are asked to be present for pick-up at 2:00pm.

Philosophy of Immaculata High School

In loving obedience to Jesus Christ and His command to preach the Gospel to all people, Immaculata, a Roman Catholic parish high school of the Diocese of Metuchen, promotes and offers an environment of learning and mutual respect, where faith, integrity, and Christian ethics serve as the moral guide for daily life.

Immaculata presents the opportunity for its students to experience a personal relationship with Jesus Christ while preparing them for a technologically progressive culture and a changing world. The administration and faculty, with the support of parents and guardians, provide a challenging academic program, rooted in the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, as cherished in the traditions and teachings of the Catholic Church. The formation of the whole person and the uniqueness of each individual are developed through activities that promote spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth. The Immaculata High School community motivates its students to live prayerfully, morally, and productively as they take active roles in the present and the future of our Church, our country, and our world.