Begin Your Application

We are currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 School Year, although space is limited. Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Since Our Lady of the Elms serves students in Preschool through High School, admissions steps and requirements vary by grade level. Please read through your student’s grade band below for instructions on how to apply.

 

  • Students must be 3 years old by September 1 and fully potty trained.

    Parents must complete the Preschool-Grade 4 application and Pre-Primary Questionnaire.

    The Enrollment team will provide enrollment paperwork upon receipt of these forms. A Birth Certificate is required for all applicants.

    Please note that financial assistance is not available at the Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten level.

  • Students must be 5 years old by September 1. Previous Preschool attendance is highly encouraged.

    Parents must complete the Preschool-Grade 4 application and Pre-Primary Questionnaire.

    The Enrollment team will schedule a Kindergarten Screening for your student to determine Kindergarten readiness.

    After the screening, the Enrollment Office will provide enrollment paperwork. A Birth Certificate is required for all applicants.

    EdChoice applications are provided with enrollment paperwork. Families seeking additional financial aid must complete a FACTS Grant & Aid application.

  • Parents must complete the Preschool-Grade 4 application. A Parent Tour and Shadow Visit will be scheduled for your family.

    Records from your student’s current school will be requested. This includes current report card, cumulative final grades, standardized test results, IEP/ETR (if applicable) and attendance & discipline reports.

    After records have been received and reviewed, the Enrollment Office will provide enrollment paperwork to students who are offered placement at the Elms. A Birth Certificate is required for all applicants.

    EdChoice/Jon Peterson applications are provided with enrollment paperwork. Families seeking additional financial aid must complete a FACTS Grant & Aid application.

  • Parents must complete the Middle & High School application.

    Students are asked to complete 2 essay prompts. These essays must be in the student’s own words.

    A Parent Tour and Shadow Visit will be scheduled for your family.

    Records from your student’s current school will be requested. This includes current report card, cumulative final grades, standardized test results, IEP/ETR (if applicable) and attendance & discipline reports.

    After records have been received and reviewed, the Enrollment Office will provide enrollment paperwork to students who are offered placement at the Elms. A Birth Certificate is required for all applicants.

    EdChoice/Jon Peterson applications are provided with enrollment paperwork. Families seeking additional financial aid must complete a FACTS Grant & Aid application.

  • Parents must complete the Middle & High School application.

    Students are asked to complete 2 essay prompts. These essays must be in the student’s own words.

    Students must take the High School Placement Test.

    A Parent Tour and Shadow Visit will be scheduled for your family.

    Records from your student’s current school will be requested. This includes current report card, cumulative final grades, standardized test results, IEP/ETR (if applicable) and attendance & discipline reports. Letters of recommendation from teachers will be accepted.

    After records have been received and reviewed, the Enrollment Office will provide enrollment paperwork to students who are offered placement at the Elms. A Birth Certificate is required for all applicants.

    EdChoice/Jon Peterson applications are provided with enrollment paperwork. Families seeking additional financial aid must complete a FACTS Grant & Aid application.

    Merit Scholarships are available to incoming 9th graders. Please contact Admissions for an application.

    *Current Elms 8th Graders do not need to reapply for high school. Re-enrollment will be offered in January.

  • Parents must complete the Middle & High School application.

    Students are asked to complete 2 essay prompts. These essays must be in the student’s own words.

    Current high school students do not need to take the High School Placement Test.

    A Parent Tour and Shadow Visit will be scheduled with your family.

    Records from your student’s current school will be requested. This includes current report card, cumulative final grades, standardized test results, IEP/ETR (if applicable) and attendance & discipline reports. Letters of recommendation from teachers will be accepted.

    After records have been received and reviewed, the Enrollment Office will provide enrollment paperwork to students who are offered placement at the Elms. A Birth Certificate is required for all applicants.

    EdChoice/Jon Peterson applications are provided with enrollment paperwork. Families seeking additional financial aid must complete a FACTS Grant & Aid application.

    Merit Scholarships are available to transfer high school students. Please contact Admissions for an application.

    Rising 12th Graders will not be considered for admission to the Elms unless a family is relocating from out of town.

 

Questions? Contact our Admissions Team or 330.836.9384

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Diocesan Timeline for Parish School students applying for High School:

March - May

  1. Attend Open House

  2. Take a Practice Exam

  3. Schedule a Shadow Day

October - November

  1. Schedule a Shadow Day

  2. Take a Placement & Scholarship Exam

  3. Apply for Scholarships and Financial Aid

December

Scholarships and financial aid awards announced.

January
Catholic school students will receive the Cleveland Diocese’s application from their 8th grade teacher. List Our Lady of the Elms as your 1st choice.

February
Decision decision letters will be mailed/emailed.