Frequently Asked Questions

1. When is the Open House?

Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 1:00pm.

2.  How can I get an application?

Use the online Inquiry Form or call the school at (203) 378-9378 and request an application to be sent to your home.

Applications will be given to all students at a high school fair, or during a St. Joseph visit to a parochial grammar school.

3.  When is the entrance exam?

Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 8:15am.

A second exam is offered on Saturday, November 6, 2010

4.  How can I register for the entrance exam?

As soon as we receive your application with the $50.00 application fee, you are automatically registered for the exam. Although it is not recommended, you may also register on the day of the exam.

5.  What if I’m sick on the day of the exam or unable to take it in October?

A second exam is given on November 6, 2010 at 8:15am.

6.  What test is used for the entrance exam?

The High School Placement Test (HSPT).

7.  How should I prepare for the test?

If you have taken the Connecticut Mastery Test or the Iowa Basics Test, you will be familiar with the HSPT. Get a good night’s sleep and eat breakfast before arriving to take the test.

8.  What are my chances of being admitted?

Each application is reviewed by an admissions committee. The committee considers the following infomation before a decision is made: 

• Entrance exam score
• Current report cards
• Teacher comments on the report cards
• The recommendation forms sent from the junior high school
• Standardized testing
• Attendance record (as indicated on report cards)
• Information from the application itself
• Your performance during seventh and eighth grades is very important. Effort and motivation are as important as grades.

9.  What is the tuition?

$11,350 for the school year 2010-2011 which does include textbooks.

10. Does St. Joseph provide busing?

Busing is provided to Trumbull residents through the town of Trumbull. St. Joseph will help you arrange carpools by providing a list of people from your town who are also interested in carpooling.

11.  Does St. Joseph offer scholarships?

Academic scholarships are available to those students who receive a composite score of 90% or higher on our entrance exam and whose transcripts indicate high academic achievement.

12.   Is Financial Aid available?

Yes. Financial Aid forms are available to all eighth grade applicants on the day of the entrance exam. The deadline for aid for incoming freshmen is December 1, 2009. Announcements are made over the PA system and a reminder postcard is mailed home when forms become available for students already attending St. Joseph High School. The deadline for current students is March 1, 2010. A separate form must be completed for incoming students if a sibling attends SJ.

Please call Mrs. Rodgerson in the Financial Office at 378-9378 if you have any questions regarding financial aid or tuition payment options.

13.   Are financial aid awards automatically renewed each year?

No. Since financial aid is a needs-based program, a new application must be completed every year.