KAL High School Placement Timeline

Class of 2012
2007-2008

Now that it is summer,
THERE IS NO MORE TIME TO WASTE!!!!!

    July:

  • Families should begin researching schools in which they are interested through school websites and resources such as The Association of Boarding School Directory (TABS); The Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE); and the Archdiocese of Boston Catholic Schools Organization (ABCSO).

    August:

  • Continue researching schools
  • Request admissions information and application materials from schools
  • Students begin SSAT and HSPT Preparation at KIPP Academy Lynn

    September:

  • A list of 2-6 schools you are considering applying to should be on file and approved by Ms. Plummer
  • Students should continue to prepare for high school entrance examinations
  • Review all admissions materials received and make note of application requirements, forms, and deadlines
  • Families should make note of upcoming Open House dates for schools of interest
  • Submit 2006 Federal and State Tax information to Ms. Plummer

    October:

  • Final list of 2-6 schools you will apply to should be on file and approved by Ms. Plummer
  • Begin Catholic School applications
  • Register for the Catholic High School Placement Test (HSPT) by October 31, 2007
  • Register through KIPP for the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT)
  • Attend Open House programs and placement fairs
  • Schedule on-campus school visits and interviews. Inform Ms. Plummer of all scheduled appointments

    November:

  • Attend Open House programs and placement fairs
  • Students attend Mock Interview Workshops at KIPP
  • Continue working on Catholic School applications
  • Begin working on Boarding and Independent Day School applications
  • Submit all school and teacher recommendation forms directly to Ms. Plummer by November 15.

    • Do not give teacher recommendations forms to individual teachers.

  • Make on-campus school visits and interviews
  • Complete Catholic School Financial Aid (FACTS) application
  • Take the Catholic High School Placement Test (HSPT) at a Catholic School site November 17
  • Take the SSAT exam at KIPP (for students applying to independent day or boarding schools)
  • First Quarter Ends, Transcripts and School Records compiled and forwarded to schools

    December:

  • Catholic School application Deadline
  • Continue working on Boarding and Independent Day School applications
  • Begin Independent School Financial Aid (SSS/PFS) application
  • Take the SSAT exam at KIPP (for students applying to independent day or boarding schools)
  • Take the Catholic High School Placement Test (HSPT) December 8
  • Make on-campus visits and interviews

    January:

  • Boarding and Independent Day School application Deadline
  • SSS Financial Aid Deadline. PFS forms due to SSS by January 15
  • Submit 2007 Federal and State Tax information to Ms. Plummer by January 15
  • Submit Boarding and Independent Day School Financial Aid applications to schools. Deadline

    February:

  • Catholic School notification

    March:

  • Independent Boarding and Day School notification
  • Attend Catholic School Revisit Days for accepted students
  • Financial Aid award notification
  • Catholic School enrollment decisions Deadline

    April:

  • Attend Boarding and Day School Revisit Days for accepted students
  • Families must inform Boarding and Independent Day Schools of intent to enroll or decline acceptance
  • 8th grade students discuss transition issues to prepare for high school
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