Admissions

Admissions Information

Registration for 2011 - 2012 Academic Year is now open - Call (830) 895-0501 for more information.

Application Process:

  • Complete the Application for Admission form with a $15.00 application fee made payable to Our Lady of the Hills.
  • Send copies of report cards and standardized test scores from the last two years as well as copies of current report cards to Our Lady of the Hills.
  • Take the High School Placement Test
  • Successfully complete the 8th, 9th or 10th grade or its equivalent.
  • Letters of acceptance or refusal will be mailed to all applicants.

Tuition and Fees 2011 - 2012

  • Basic Tuition and Fees $7,000.00
  • New Student Registration $200.00*
  • Returning Student Registration $100.00*
  • Application Fee $15.00*
    • *one-time non-refundable fees

Tuition Payment Plans

  1. Yearly
    • Tuition of $7,000.00 paid in full by August 15, 2011
  2. Semester
    • Semester 1 Payment ($3,500.00) is payable by August 15, 2011
    • Semester 2 Payment ($3,500.00) is payable by January 4, 2012
  3. Monthly
    • Ten monthly payments of $700.00 (August 2011 - May 2012) payable by the 14th of every month.

Sibling Discount

  • Child 1 Tuition $7,000.00
  • Child 2 Tuition $6,300.00

Preliminary Fee Schedule

New Students

  • Registration Fee $200.00 (due upon acceptance to OLH)
  • Lab Fee $20.00
  • Retreat Fee $50.00
  • Student Insurance $12.00
  • Parents' Club Fee $10.00
  • Book Use Fee $100.00
  • Student Planner $13.00
  • Testing Fee $25.00
  • Yearbook (optional) $75.00
  • Consumable Books $50-100.00
  • Graduation Fee $50.00 - Seniors only

Returning Students

  • Registration Fee $100.00
  • Lab Fee $20.00
  • Retreat Fee $50.00
  • Student Insurance $12.00
  • Parents' Club Fee $10.00
  • Book Use Fee $100.00
  • Student Planner $13.00
  • Testing Fee $25.00
  • Yearbook (optional) $50.00
  • Consumable Books $50-100.00
  • Graduation Fee $50.00 - Seniors only

Activity Fees

  • Athletics - Per Sport $100.00

Electives

  • Art $50.00

Admission Requirements/Financial Aid

General Requirements

The program of studies extends for a period of four years for those entering as Freshmen.  High School credit may be accepted for Algebra I and Spanish I for courses taught in Elementary/Middle school, however for a student to accelerate to the next sequence of classes as mandated by the curriculum, mastery of material in Algebra I and/or Spanish I must be demonstrated on a proficiency examination administered by OLH. On completion of the twelfth grade, the student is awarded a certificate of graduation, provided they have earned the required units of High School credit for an OLH diploma.

Credit by examination (credit for an academic subject in which the student has had no prior instruction) can be given if the student scores 90 % on a criterion-referenced test for the applicable course.

The courses offered at OLH are directed toward providing the student with a well-rounded preparation for college and for life.  It is our belief at OLH that a student’s success is not only measured academically but also in the way he/she presents and conducts himself/herself.  OLH seeks to instill in all students self-confidence, maturity and intellect.  The administration of the school reserves the right to schedule the courses they consider most appropriate to the ability of the individual student.  It is each student's responsibility to see to it that he/she fulfills all requirements for graduation.

Admissions

An applicant for the freshman or sophomore year must have satisfactorily completed the eighth or ninth grade respectively or its equivalent.  The applicant is accepted on the basis of his/her previous academic performance (grades and standardized test scores), recommendation of the Principal, promise of future development, and their desire to profit from the moral, spiritual, academic, and physical programs offered by the school.  In some cases, a personal interview with the applicant and his/her parents is required.  An application for admission must be completed and filed with the school.  All applicants for admission must take the High School Placement Test (H.S.P.T.) as a requirement for admission.  OLH admits students without regard to race, creed, color, gender, or national origin.  As a general rule, no student will be allowed to repeat a grade level upon entering OLH.

Transfer Student Admission

A transfer student may be required to take an entrance examination.  The applicant must have sent to the school an official transcript of credits from the high school last attended and a letter of recommendation from his/her previous school’s principal and/or major teacher.  As a general policy, no transfer student will be allowed to repeat a grade level upon entering OLH.

High School Requirements

Distinguished Achievement Program Requirements (Core Program)

Distinguished Achievement Program

Texas Catholic Conference Education Department

OLH Seniors have the opportunity to obtain college credit while taking Senior electives at Schreiner University.  In order to attend Schreiner University for the Senior year, Juniors must take the SAT test and meet Schreiner University test score requirements prior to the start of their Senior year.

OLH Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to obtain college credit at San antonio College. OLH Juniors and Seniors must meet San Antonio College admissions, placement and test score requirements prior to the start of their Junior or Senior year.

Recommended Program Requirements:  English (4 credits – English I, II, III, IV); Mathematics (3 credits – Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II); Science (3 credits – Biology, Chemistry); Social Studies (3.5 credits – World History, World Geography, U.S. History, U.S. Government); Foreign Language (2 credits – 2 units of credit in the same foreign language); Theology (4 credits – 1 credit for each year at the Catholic school); P.E. (1.5 credit); Health (0.5 credit); Technology (1 credit); Economics (0.5 credit); Fine Arts (1.0 credit); Speech (0.5 credit); Elective Credits (3.5 credits), Service Project*.  Total (28 credits)

 Minimum Program Requirements:  English (4 credits – English I, II, III, IV); Mathematics (3 credits – Algebra I, Geometry); Science (2 credits – Biology, Chemistry); Social Studies (2.5 credits – World History or World Geography, U.S. History, U.S. Government); Foreign Language (not required); Theology (4 credits – 1 credit for each year at the Catholic school); P.E. (1.5 credit); Health (0.5 credit); Technology (1 credit); Economics (0.5 credit); Fine Arts (not required); Speech (0.5 credit); Academic Electives (1 credit); Elective Credits (5.5 credits), Service Project*.  Total (26 credits)

*  The Community Service Project must be completed by the end of the first semester of the senior year.  The  failure to meet the program requirements within the allotted time (except for extraordinary circumstances) may preclude participation in the Graduation Ceremony.

OLH reserves the right to place students in specific levels (Dual Credit, Pre-Advanced Placement, Advanced Placement) of coursework in accordance with their potential and needs as determined by standardized test scores and their previous educational performance and background.

Financial Aid

Due to the generosity of a number of OLH benefactors, the school is able to reduce the cost of tuition for students who are unable to pay full tuition but who are otherwise eligible for admission.

Scholarship funds and foundations have been set up either by individuals or by families to provide scholarships for deserving students.

According to the terms of the scholarship fund, the primary requisite for granting either full or partial scholarships is financial inability to pay full tuition.

The scholarship (full or partial) is administered as follows:

1.  The student must be accepted to OLH.
2.   The parent or guardian should request from OLH the financial assistance application, which must be filed immediately following acceptance.
3.  The scholarship grant must be certified in writing by the Principal of OLH.
4. The recipient of financial assistance must consent to accept a work assignment to compensate OLH, in whole or part, as a condition for assistance.  Failure to complete this work assignment will result in the loss of the tuition payment.

Withdrawal Refunds Policy

If a student withdraws or is dismissed for any reason, the parents forfeit the registration fee.  Report cards and transcripts of credits are retained until all tuition and fees are paid.

A student who withdraws before the end of the third week shall receive a refund of 75% of the basic tuition fees; a student withdrawing before the end of the sixth week shall receive a 50% refund; 25% shall be returned to the student who withdraws before the end of the ninth week.  After that time no refund of tuition shall be made.

Student Insurance

The officials of the school cannot assume responsibility for injuries sustained by students.  OLH has a secondary student insurance plan which provides partial compensation for incurred expenses in excess of the compensation provided by other insurance or medical payment plans.  Claims covered by other plans must first be filed with the other plans before benefits due from the school insurance can be determined.  If the medical treatment is covered under any alternate health service, the treatment must be rendered according to the rules and procedures of that organization to qualify for additional benefits provided by the school policy. Failure to use other benefits or coverage that the insured has or has a right to at the time of the injury may result in disqualification of a claim from the school plan.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High School admits students of any race or national origin to programs and activities of the school with all rights and privileges. Equal opportunity and access is provided to persons without regard to race, national origin or gender in the implementation of employment policies and procedures.

Visitors

All visitors (including parents and other family members) must report to the school office upon entering the campus.  Visitors are required to use the main entrance (Peterson Farm Road) to the school.

In the event that items must be delivered to your child (including lunch), parents/guardian must liaise with the school office.