Setting students up for success at top Catholic and college-prep high schools
St. Augustine 8th graders earn placement at the area's top high schools:
We don't leave high school readiness to chance. Our 7th-8th grade program explicitly prepares students for success.
Comprehensive prep course included in tuition
Personalized guidance for every 8th grade family
Our rigorous curriculum ensures students arrive at high school prepared to excel.
Algebra I available for qualified 8th graders, putting them a year ahead in math.
Honors-Level Content across all subjects prepares students for high school rigor.
Explicit instruction in note-taking, time management, organization, research, and test preparation.
Research papers, essays, and analytical writing at high school standards prepare students for 9th grade expectations.
Analysis, evaluation, synthesis, and problem-solving emphasized across all subjects.
Proficiency with Google Suite, research databases, and digital presentations required at high schools.
Gradual increase in homework and expectations prepares students for high school pace.
| August-September | Introduction to high school options, initial family meetings |
| October | HSPT prep begins, high school open house visits, parent information night |
| November | Practice HSPT exams, application workshop, essay writing support |
| December | Official HSPT testing, final application review, interview preparation |
| January-February | Admission decisions arrive, scholarship notifications, placement counseling |
| March | Final school selection, enrollment deposits, financial aid finalization |
| April | High school transition workshops, 8th grade graduation preparation |
| May | 8th Grade Graduation! Celebration of accomplishments and launch into high school |
The high school search can feel overwhelming. We're here to guide you every step of the way.
We host information sessions about the HSPT, high school options, timelines, and the application process. All your questions answered.
Personal counseling sessions to discuss your child's strengths, interests, and best-fit high school options.
Information on merit scholarships, need-based aid, and how to maximize financial assistance opportunities.
Regular updates via email and parent portal keep you informed throughout the process.
"St. Augustine prepared me incredibly well for Hoban. I was ahead in most of my classes, especially math and English. The HSPT prep helped me earn a merit scholarship. But more than academics, St. Aug taught me how to be organized, manage my time, and ask for help when I need it. Those skills have been huge in high school."
— Michael Chen, Class of 2020
Currently Junior at Walsh Jesuit | 4.0 GPA | National Honor Society
"I remember being nervous about high school, but Mrs. Johnson walked me through everything—applications, interviews, even financial aid forms. When I got into Elms with a scholarship, I cried happy tears. St. Augustine believed in me and got me ready."
— Emma Rodriguez, Class of 2018
Currently Freshman at John Carroll University | Dean's List
See how our high school preparation program sets students up to thrive.
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