High School Readiness
St. Barnabas School is committed to ensuring that all students find the best possible match for their high school 
experience. This page will guide parents and students through the high school application process and assist families in making the decision that is right for them. In addition to this resource, St. Barnabas offers a 9 session after-school test prep class that is geared towards the Catholic School Entrance Exam. This course includes a Saturday practice exam to prepare for the real exam day. This year, the class will be live-streamed for any e-Learners that would like to participate. Registration for this optional class is due to Mrs. Lisa Sarcinella by October 1, 2020.
High School Options List
High School Application Quick Facts & Timeline
Advice for Choosing a High School
- Consider your student’s unique strengths, interests and struggles
- Have open conversations with your student to gain insight on their opinion of the high school decision
- Attend open houses
- Schedule a shadow day for your student (if offered)
- Research high school programs before ruling them out
- Consider and discuss backup plans with your student
- Stay Positive! Every student will find their right match and it will all work out in the end!
Important Dates & High School Open Houses
- Open House Dates by High School
- Brother Rice - Oct 4 or Nov 8
- De La Salle Institute - Wednesdays 9, 10, or 11 AM (personalized experience)
- DePaul College Prep - Saturdays 9 AM, 11 AM, or 1 PM (in-person tours)
- Fenwick High School - Oct 25 or Nov 19
- Holy Trinity High School - Oct 17 or Nov 12
- Josephinium Academy - Date TBD
- Loyola Academy - Date TBD
- Marist High School - Tuesdays & Thursdays Sept 22 - Nov 19
- Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School - Can schedule 30 min personal tour
- Mount Carmel High School - Oct 4
- Notre Dame College Prep - Saturday Tours
- Regina Dominican High School - Oct 18 or Nov 22, Shadow Days & Preview Nights also being offered
- Resurrection College Prep - Oct 8 or Nov 1
- St. Ignatius College Prep - Nov 15
- St. Laurence High School - Sept 23 - Student Panel, Private Tours Sept 25, Oct 5, Oct 11, Oct 16, Oct 25, Nov 8
- St. Patrick High School - Oct 11, Oct 22, or Nov 12
- St. Rita of Cascia High School - Sept 24, Oct 1, Nov 13, or Nov 19
- Trinity High School - Oct 18 or Nov 10
High School Scholarship Opportunities
- HFS Chicago Scholars - Due Nov 15
- Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundation - Due Oct 16
- LINK Unlimited - Application opens Oct 1, due Nov 23
- High Sight Scholar - Application will be available February 2021
- Big Shoulders Fund