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| The Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School
experience is defined by respect for the individual, excellence in academics and extra-curriculars,
service to the community, and a faith that does justice.
Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin seeks to enroll students who are prepared to be successful
academically and contribute positively to the NDCL community as a whole. We value diversity
and admit qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic
origin.
Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin evaluates each applicant on elementary school record, standardized
tests scores, effort and conduct marks, and performance on the NDCL placement test. At
times, it is impossible to accept every student who meets the admissions criteria because
of space limitations. We may consider factors subsequent to academic qualification when
making an enrollment decision, including: family members who attend(ed) NDCL, NDA or
CL, attendance at a Catholic elementary school, active membership in a Catholic parish,
and contribution to school community. An all-inclusive approach to student selection
is standard policy and all guidelines will be consistent with the mission of Notre Dame-Cathedral
Latin School.
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A. Application
- Any eighth grader from a Catholic elementary school in the Cleveland diocese follows
the procedure given by the Office of Catholic Education. Students obtain the application
from their elementary schools according to the diocese time line for admissions.
- Students from other schools follow the same time line but request the application
form from NDCL. A complete transcript of grades and standardized test scores must be
submitted with the applications.
- There is no entrance test; however, interested eighth graders are required to take
a placement test. These results are used after acceptance to help place students in
ninth grade classes.
B. Late Application
Eighth grade students applying after the February 14, 2008 deadline could be placed on a waiting
list, provided all criteria are met. Students will be accepted from the waiting list
according to the priorities for admissions.
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C. Criteria for Acceptance
- Students must be of at least average academic ability according to national norms
on standardized tests taken in the seventh and eighth grades: minimum requirement of
40%-ile or stanine of 4 on standardized tests.
- A correlation between standardized test scores and actual achievement should be evident.
Students at average ability should achieve at least C's.
- Conduct, effort and attendance records from the elementary school must be satisfactory,
particularly in the seventh and eighth grades.
- Students of all faiths are required to participate in daily religion classes and
all religious services held during the school day. Participation is also required in
NDCL's retreat and service program.
- Students and parents must accept and support the philosophy of Notre Dame-Cathedral
Latin School.
D. Conditional Acceptance
Students accepted conditionally may be asked to withdraw if conditions of their acceptance
are not met. Such conditions may include improvement in grades, conduct, effort and
attendance.
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- Tenth-grade applications will be considered if there is room
in the class. Students applying for tenth grade should contact NDCL to obtain an admissions application.
- Applications for eleventh and twelfth grades are generally
not accepted, unless there are extenuating circumstances such as relocation. Please contact the admissions office if you have any questions.
- The criteria and priorities for acceptance apply to all applicants
for grades 10, 11, and 12.
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