Admissions

You Belong At Kelly!

Welcome! We are excited that you are interested in Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School as the educational option for your child. As you explore our website and visit our campus you will discover that our school celebrates the diverse and unique gifts of our students while enriching them in mind, body, and soul.

Our Director of Admissions works with future families to answer questions, provide access to our campus life, and help throughout the entire admissions process. We invite you to learn more and apply to be part of the Kelly family.

Partner School Students

Our partner school students are considered to be those currently attending one of the following schools:

• All Saints Episcopal School
• St. Anne Catholic School
• St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica School
• St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School
• St. Mary Catholic School

Students from these schools are in constant communication with Kelly High School throughout their 8th grade year. These students are invited to complete and submit an online Student Application in January.

Non-Partner School Students

Non-partner school students are those NOT currently attending one of our area partner schools. For important events and dates for new students, contact our Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Kiersten Lamb, at (409)-866-2351, ext. 139. . These students are required to complete and submit an online Student Application and attend a family interview.

Admissions FAQ

Do you have to be Catholic to attend Kelly High School?

• Kelly High School accepts students of all faiths. All students are required to take Theology classes, attend school liturgies, and fulfill a 25-hour per year community service requirement as described in our Student Handbook.

Is there a required Entrance Exam?

• Incoming freshman applicants are required to take the Kelly High School Placement Test. This test is part of the admissions process. The exam dates are set for the beginning of the Spring semester of your child’s 8th grade year. The testing fee is $20 for pre-registration and $30 at the door.
• Incoming transfer applicants are required to take the Kelly Educational Development Series Test. This test is part of the admissions process. This exam is scheduled for the first Tuesday of the month at 9:00 AM with the Director of Recruitment and Admissions. The testing fee is $20 for pre-registration and $30 at the door.

When is the Application for Admission for incoming freshmen due?

• The priority deadline for incoming freshmen is March 31. The application must be accompanied by the $50 application fee in order to be considered. Enrollment fees increase for any applications submitted after April 1. Waiting lists are created for any classes exceeding 125 students.

Does Kelly accept transfer students?

• Transfer students are encouraged to apply. Acceptance is granted on a case-by-case basis after review by the Admissions Committee for freshmen through junior level students. Certain exceptions are made for senior level students. Waiting lists are created for any classes exceeding 125 students.

When can I tour the school?

• Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School offers several opportunities to visit our school including: Prospective Parent Night/Open House, 8th Grade Shadow Days, or Personal Tours. Personal tours can be scheduled with our Director of Recruitment & Admissions.

How does Kelly accommodate students with different learning abilities?

• MKCHS carefully recommends students for placement in the appropriate class based on test scores and previous grades. Students may be placed in an AP course or a Pre-AP course for various subjects. We also provide students who have documented learning differences with an individualized plan of instruction that is kept confidential.

How much does it cost to attend Kelly?

• Kelly’s annual tuition is based on a sliding scale determined by the family’s household income. More information can be found on the Tuition tab on the website.

Is financial assistance available?

• Financial assistance is available to families who qualify. Once a student is accepted, the family must complete a confidential application for assistance and submit it to the designated outside vendor who evaluates the application. The Finance Committee meets in April of the prior school year to determine financial aid awards for applicant families. Any applications received after March 31 may be offered financial assistance if funds are still available.

What requirements do students have to meet in order to be accepted?

• Guided in our mission to serve, it is our goal to make MKCHS an accessible option to every applicant. Significant academic weakness, major discipline infractions, and class size limitations are the most common reasons for denial of acceptance. However, we still encourage every interested student to apply as each application is reviewed on an individual basis. Often times MKCHS has been a wonderful, fresh start for many students.

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Preguntas Más Frecuentes: Admisiones

¿Tiene que ser católico mi hijo/hija?

• MKCHS acepta a estudiantes de todos tipos de fe. Todos los estudiantes tienen que tomar clases de teología y también tienen que asistir a misa cada mes. Los estudiantes tienen que completar 25 horas de servicio cada año.

¿Hay en examen mandatorio de entrada?

• Los estudiantes entrando como “freshman” tienen que tomar un examen como parte del proceso de admisiones. El examen se toma en la primavera del año octavo (antes de entrar a Kelly). Cuesta $20 si se registra antes y cuesta $30 el día del examen.

¿Cuándo se debe entregar la aplicación?

• La aplicación se debe entregar antes del 31 de marzo. Con la aplicación, se debe también entregar $50 para que se pueda procesar la aplicación. El pago es más caro si la aplicación es entregada después del primero de abril. Una lista de espera se hace para cualquiera clase que tenga más de 125 estudiantes.

¿Aceptan estudiantes transferidos?

• Estudiantes transferidos pueden aplicar y los estudiantes transferidos de otras escuelas pueden ser aceptados. Cada caso es diferente y los casos se revisan cuidadosamente por el consejo de admisiones. Se aceptan estudiantes de grados 9 a 11.

¿Cuándo puedo visitar la escuela?

• Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School ofrece muchas oportunidades para visitantes como: Prospective Parent Night/Open House, 8th Grade Student Shadow Days, o Visitas Personales. Visitas Personales se pueden reservar con nuestra directora de admisiones.

¿Cómo pueden ayudar a los estudiantes con diferentes niveles de habilidades?

• MKCHS cuidadosamente recomienda a los estudiantes a las clases apropiadas. Esto se basa en los exámenes de entrada que toman los estudiantes antes de empezar en Kelly. Algunos estudiantes estarán en clases AP o Pre-AP. También se puede hacer un plan personal de instrucción para los estudiantes que tienen diferencias de aprendizaje.

¿Hay ayuda financiera?

• Ayuda financiera es disponible para las familias necesitadas. Cuando su estudiante sea aceptado, la familia tiene que completar una aplicación confidencial para recibir ayuda. La aplicación tiene que ser revisada, evaluada, y luego se manda a la comisión financiera. Si su aplicación se recibe después del 31 de marzo, ayuda financiera se puede ofrecer si todavía queda capital.

¿Qué requisitos hay para ser aceptado?

• Mucha debilidad académica, grades problemas con disciplina, y límites de tamaño de clase son las razones más comunes cuando un estudiante no puede ser aceptado. Sin embargo, nosotros queremos que cada estudiante que esté interesado aplique. En muchos casos, MKCHS es un lugar nuevo y positivo para empezar de nuevo para estudiantes que han tenido problemas en el pasado.