1.  Favorable recommendations from school principal, current math teacher, and current English teacher - in terms of both academic promise and character.  The student should participate inside and outside of the classroom and exhibit excellent behavior at all times.  It is expected that students will continue this involvement at Jesuit.

2.  Favorable recommendation from Pastor or Religious leader (Minister, Rabbi, etc.) regarding the family's openness to the spiritual dimension of Jesuit High School.  The student should be open to growth in all areas of development, with an emphasis on a Christian education, including support of and participation in school activities.  We consider ourselves to be co-educators with parents and it is therefore the responsibility of parents to prioritize and provide for an active faith life within the family. 

3.  Transcript of elementary school grades and standardized test scores (SAT-9, SRA, CTBS, etc.) for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.  The student should be at grade level or above grade level in all academic course work and in his standardized test scores.

4.  Student-Parent Interview (student and at least one parent must attend) - to complete our profile of each applicant in terms of his desire to attend Jesuit, his activities, other interests, etc.  Parents should be committed to providing their sons with a complete Christian education:  one which fosters high moral values and spiritual development, as well as sound study habits, self-discipline, academic achievement and leadership.

5.  The results of the Catholic High School Placement Test.

We receive approximately 400-500 applications each year.  While most of these are applicants are qualified, we are able to accept about 60% of these applicants.  Jesuit High School admits those students whose ability and previous general record indicate the probability of success in the program of studies offered here.  The Diocese of Sacramento offers suggestions for preparing a student for high school entrance. 

TRANSFER STUDENTS

Tenth and eleventh grade applicants are evaluated on the above criteria and may be placed on a waiting list pending space-availability.  Twelfth grade enrollment is limited to Catholic high school students who move into the area. 

Admission of foreign exchange students will be based on the student's ability to fully participate in the complete Jesuit program.  Contact the Director of Admissions for specific requirements. 

Please contact the Office of Admissions for more information:
admissions@jhssac.org or (916) 482-6060, ext. 227