Admissions Criteria & Policy
Garces Memorial High School, mindful of its mission to be a witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students of any race, color and national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Admissions decisions are based on the minimum criteria below.
Minimum Criteria
In order for a student to be considered for admission to Garces Memorial High School, the student must fulfill the following minimum criteria:
1. Successful completion of grade 7 and grade 8. Grades of “C” or better are expected in all courses.
2. Positive recommendation from a teacher, counselor or administrator from the school currently attending.
3. Satisfactory score (as determined by the Garces Admissions Committee) on the junior high/middle school's standardize test(s).
4. Satisfactory score (as determined by the Garces Admissions Committee) on the Garces Memorial Admissions Exam.
5. Complete Garces Memorial Admissions Packet, submitted to the Main Office by January 11, 2008.
6. Attend student and parent interview with a Garces staff member in February.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum criteria but have the potential for success at Garces Memorial may be admitted on a conditional basis as determined by the Admissions Committee. Late applicants will be considered on a case by case basis.
Admission Packets for the Class of 2012 are available on October 1, 2007, on this website, and in the main office. If you would like a packet mailed to you, please call 327-2578 ext. 117.