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Admissions Staff
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Becky Chollettbchollettbishopreicher.comDirector of Enrollment Management and Communications
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2023-24 School Year
Applications for the 2023-24 school year are still open; however, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 8th grades are full.
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2024-25 School Year
Applications for the 2024-25 school year will be released on November 1, 2024
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Dear Prospective Parent/Guardian:
I appreciate your interest in Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School, and I invite you to discover the beautiful and joyful experiences that await you and your child as a member of Cougar Nation.
Our admissions process is guided by our school's core values and Catholic mission of classroom education and personal excellence. We welcome families who seek a college preparatory learning environment in mathematics and critical thinking while being nurtured in mind and heart by the study of Theology and the Humanities according to a more traditional classical model. Further, your children are invited to grow in character formed by a program born from the seven theological and cardinal virtues and authored by our Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist. These great virtues built our civilization of saints and heroes, and we seek to bring them to life in the hearts of our children, our staff, and our families.
Thank you for considering Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School. We encourage you to take a moment to browse through our website and explore our commitment to academic growth, building strong character, and nurturing spiritual excellence. We hope you find our dedication to these values resonates with your interest in our school.I am privileged to welcome you to our community and to support you as you begin working through the admission process. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Becky Chollett
Director of Enrollment Management and Communications
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The Steps to Applying
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Schedule your time to learn more about our school and for us to have the opportunity to meet you. You can schedule an in-person visit to our school or a Zoom information session with Mrs. Chollett, Director of Enrollment Management and Communications. If you need to schedule a time in the evening or weekend, please call Mrs. Chollett at 254.754.2041.
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Complete and submit our online application and pay the $45.00 application fee. To complete the application form, you will need the following:
- Birth Certificate - must be uploaded during the application
- Name and email address for one Teacher Recommendation
- Name and email address for Principal Recommendation
- Name and email address for one Priest, Pastor, or Minister Recommendation
- Any evaluation records, including IEP, 504 plans, or learning plans - must be uploaded during the application.
- Transcripts and report cards from current and previous years at school - must be uploaded during the application process.
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Bishop Reicher bases its admissions decisions on a comprehensive and holistic evaluation of each applicant, not only considering the assessment but also evaluating all of our requirements for admissions, such as the interview of the applicant and her parents, the student writing sample, school recommendations, and transcripts. The assessment is an equalizer that ensures all applicants are on the same level and have the same opportunity for admission and success at Bishop Reicher.
- PreK3-Kindergarten - Entrance Assessment - Applicants are scheduled for an individual assessment. The child-friendly visits enable us to get to know your child while they get to discover our school. We will contact you to schedule the playdate.
- 1st-5th Grade - MAP Assessment
- 6th-8th Grade - MAP Assessment
- 9th-12th Grade - HSPT Exam
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After the application has been reviewed, we will contact you to schedule the family interview. All interviews are for both parents and applicant, and it allows us to get to know the parents and applicant better.
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Once your child's application for admission is approved, you will need to accept the offer by paying a non-refundable registration fee of $250 per family for Bishop Reicher Catholic School (BLR) and completing the enrollment agreement. Our team would happily help you create your school and FACTS billing accounts. Shortly after, we will provide you with information regarding schedules and opportunities to meet the teachers, staff, and other families of Bishop Reicher Catholic School.
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What are Pre3-Kindergarten Applicants Assessed for Admissions?All PreK3-Kindergarten applicants participate in an assessment process designed to assess their readiness for school.
How are Decisions Made?The Admission Committee of Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School, consisting of the Head of School, the Director of Admission, and grade-level faculty members, evaluates the application files of prospective students to make acceptance decisions. The Committee prioritizes the potential and enthusiasm for learning of the applicants, as reflected in their assessments. Our school seeks to admit students and families who share the values and mission of Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School.
What Happens if My Child's Application is Placed in the Wait Pool?If your child is accepted and put in the wait pool, this means that your child's application will remain in consideration should space become available. The order of priority for admitting the next student in the waiting pool a waitlist into a class will are:- Siblings relationship with a continuing student
- Children of Bishop Reicher employees and Parish staff
- Active members of our supporting parish St. Louis Catholic School.
- Active members of our supporting parishes who are practicing Catholics.
- Transfer from another Catholic school.
- Children of other faiths.
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