The ADMISSIONS PROCESS

When a student is admitted to St. Catherine’s, we utilize all available resources to maximize their chances of success. We welcome individuals of all faiths and backgrounds, and we promote diversity and respect within our community. 

A unique aspect of our application process is it opens in the Fall of a student’s eighth grade year, with early decisions going out in late-February, which may be different or early for families not familiar with the parochial school enrollment process.

ADMISSIONS CHECKLISTS

Our enrollment process differs between current Siena Catholic Schools (SCS) students and students new to Siena Catholic Schools. Locate the Admissions Checklist that applies to your child(ren) below:

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

26-27 High School Curriculum Guide (coming soon)

TRANSFER STUDENT POLICY

We welcome transfer students in all grade levels; however, St. Catherine’s upholds a strict transfer policy. If the minimum requirements are not met, students may be invited for an interview with academic administration for final consideration. 

All students wishing to apply are required to have a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average from their current school, along with a good attendance and disciplinary record. Students with expulsions may not be admitted to St. Catherine’s.

As a transfer student, please be aware of the WIAA rules for athletic eligibility.

Please note: St. Catherine’s High School reserves the right to rescind acceptance if the prior year is not successfully completed or if there are indications of inappropriate behavior.

For Students NEW to Siena Catholic Schools:

⬜ Complete the online Inquiry Form
⬜ Watch your email for an invitation to complete an online enrollment application
⬜ Submit previous year and current year report cards
⬜ Distribute the Teacher Evaluation Form to student’s current Math or English/Reading teacher
⬜ Upon completion of the admissions process, enroll in courses:
9th Grade: Attend one of our Registration Nights (by invitation only) to register for courses. Our Admissions Department will contact you with scheduled dates.
10th - 12th Grade: An individual appointment with a guidance counselor will be coordinated by the Admissions Office.

Optional Items:
⬜ Apply for Financial Aid, if necessary. For new families, the Fall aid application is open from October 1 – December 14. For returning families and new families, the Spring aid application is open February 1 – April 15.
⬜ Apply for tuition assistance through the Racine Parental Choice Program. The first open enrollment period runs February 1-20, with additional open enrollments in March, April, May, June, July, August and September.

For 8th grade students currently enrolled in a Siena Catholic Schools school:

An email inviting your student to register for classes will be sent from the Siena Catholic Schools Admissions Office in early 2026 to attend one of our Registration Nights (by invitation only) to register for courses. Our Admissions Department will contact you with scheduled dates.

Optional Items:
⬜ Apply for Financial Aid

• For New Families

  • Fall application period opens October 1 – December 14

  • Award notifications are emailed mid-January

• For All Families

  • Spring application period opens February 1 – April 15

  • Award notifications are emailed mid-May

⬜ Renew funding or apply for tuition assistance through the Racine Parental Choice Program, if applicable. The first open enrollment period runs February 1-20. For returning families already receiving Choice funding, February is the only open enrollment that will guarantee your child(ren)’s seat in their current school and current classroom.

Additional open enrollments are in March, April, May, June, July, August and September. These open enrollments will fill any seats still available after the February open enrollment.

Please note: St. Catherine’s High School reserves the right to rescind acceptance if the prior year is not successfully completed or if there are indications of inappropriate behavior.