Admissions FAQs

List of 13 frequently asked questions.

• When are applications due?

  All applications are due on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
  A complete transcript of grades, previous standardized test scores and evaluation forms are due to Immaculate Heart by Friday, February 7, 2025.

• What is the application fee?

  The application fee of $125.00 will be charged to your credit card when the application is submitted. Upon receipt of your application and application fee, a place will be reserved for you at the entrance exam. 
  
  Please note that this application fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.

• What happens at the admissions interview?

  After acceptance, students are interviewed by a member of the Middle School Faculty. At least one parent must come with the student to the personal interview. It is important to get to know each student's interests and goals for attending Immaculate Heart, as well as to learn more about potential contributions to our school community.

• How much weight does the Admission Committee place on test scores?

  The entrance examination is only one part of a larger admissions process. The admissions committee reviews test scores, transcripts, the essay and the evaluation forms completed by the student's teachers.

• How many spaces are available?

  For the 6th grade, there is space for 70 incoming students.
  For 7th & 8th grade, space varies by availability.

• What tests are required for admission?

  For admission to the Middle School, we administer the STS (Scholastic Testing Service) assessment which reviews what a student would have learned during elementary school. See the admissions calendar for specific date and time.

• When will we be notified of admission decision?

  Admission decisions will be announced at the beginning of March.

• What are the class sizes?

  Class sizes are on average 23 students per class.

• What is the school schedule?

  School begins at 8:15 a.m. each morning and ends at 2:45 p.m. Monday through Friday.

• What are your transportation options?

  Immaculate Heart offers the following transportation services:

  • Metro Go Pass
  • GoKid
  • IH Rides

  Enrollment in the transportation program is optional and families are billed separately.
  
  Please visit the transportation page for more information.

• Do you have to be Catholic to attend?

  Immaculate Heart admits students of any faith, race, color, national or ethnic origin. Applicants are accepted on the basis of their performance on the entrance examination, their previous school records and recommendations.

• Do you accept transfer students?

  Students who wish to transfer to Immaculate Heart for 7th or 8th grade must contact the Admissions Office. Acceptance is based on a student’s application as well as spaces available in the grade level.

• Do you require parent service hours?

  We do not require service hours. All parents of Immaculate Heart Middle & High School students are members of the Panda Parent Association. We encourage our parents to attend the monthly meetings & to participate in the many Panda Parent Association activities.