For Catholic Elementary School Students
All eighth grade students from Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese of Cleveland follow the application timeline below as determined by the Office of Catholic Education.
Monday, December 14, 2026: Digital Academy Application Portal Opens
Monday-Sunday, January 4-11, 2027: High School Selection Week
Monday, January 11, 2027: Application submission deadline. Catholic elementary schools collect completed applications from their students.
Tuesday, January 19, 2027: Applications are now at the Catholic high schools for review.
Wednesday, February 10, 2027: Catholic high schools mail admissions decisions to their applicants.
Thursday, February 11, 2027: Deadline for first choice acceptances.
When you click the "Apply Now" link, you will be asked to create an account. Once your account is created, you will then begin to complete the NDCL Application.
All eighth graders interested in applying for admission are required to take our placement test.
For Public, Private, or Home School Students
All eighth grade students attending a public or private school please follow the application timeline below.
Monday, January 4, 2027: Our Application for Public, Private, or Home School Students will open.
Late Applications
Any eighth grade students interested in applying after the application deadline should contact Kellie Watrobski, Director of Admissions, at (440) 279-1088.
