As our 8th grade students prepare to complete their journey with us, we are proud to support them and their families as they take the next important step: choosing the right high school.

This page is dedicated to providing resources, guidance and information about local Catholic high school options, admission timelines, open houses, placement exams and more.

We want every graduate to leave St. Jude School prepared for academic success and confident in who they are as young people of faith.

High School 8th Grade Application Season is Upon Us  

• January 5th, 2026: Online applications & submissions open to parents
• January 12th, 2026: All parents must have application complete by
• January 20th, 2026: Completed applications sent to high schools via elementary school admin
• February 11th, 2026: Acceptance decisions delivered from high schools.

High School Application Process
The Diocese of Cleveland uses an online system for the Catholic High School Application process.  This application is completed by students and parents together outside of the school day. Each parent or guardian will need to start the application and create an account for him/herself. Then, students should fill out the Student Activities Page and the Essays Page.  The Essays, which have already been started in ELA class, should be typed by the student and in their own words. To complete the submission process, both the student and the parent must sign the application.
 
Link & Instructions
Instructions for completing the High School Application can be found here.
A video showing the process is available here
To begin the application, please click this link: http://DocHSApp.org(on or after 1/5/26)
 
Please note that the application does not open until Monday, January 5th, 2026. The application should be submitted by Monday. January 12th, 2026. Acceptance decisions from high schools will be communicated starting Wednesday, February 11th, 2026.
 
Questions
If you have questions about the services that the high school provides, please contact the High School Admission Director.
If you have questions about the information that should be included in your application, please contact your Elementary School Office.
If you have technical issues with the application, please contact the Digital Academy via email or phone.
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone 833-222-3359 (M-F 8am - 5pm)