Application Procedure

9th Grade Applicants

Applicants for the 9th grade (N.Y.C. residents) are expected to take the T.A.C.H.S. Test on Nov.10, 2012, of their 8th grade. Nassau County residents are expected to take the Rockville Centre Exam on Oct. 27, 2012. (Call any Catholic High School in Rockville Centre to register.)

Applications for the T.A.C.H.S. test may be obtained from Catholic elementary or high schools, Religious Education Offices, parishes, or public elementary schools. Beginning Aug. 27, 2012, you may register 7 days a week online at www.tachsinfo.com or via telephone 1-866-618-2247.

Deadline for paper registration: Oct.10, 2012

Deadline for Internet and telephone registration: Oct. 22, 2012

Catholic school students: Once you have submitted an application to take the T.A.C.H.S. test, the testing company will forward a 9th grade applicant record form to your 8th grade teacher. This application will contain information regarding your 6th, 7th, and 8th grade marks, conduct, and attendance.

Public school students: Students must submit the applicant form to their current teacher and have it mailed to the Admissions Office at St. Francis Prep. If the form is not available, please submit copies of your 6th, 7th, and 8th grade report cards by Dec.11, 2012.

Nassau County students: If you have a similar form, submit it; otherwise, send copies of your 6th, 7th, and 8th grade report cards.

This information is due to the St. Francis Prep Admissions Office by Dec.11, 2012.