Application Process

The priority acceptance deadline was December 15, 2021.  However we will continue with rolling admissions, accepting students until the class is full.

Required components include:

• Complete the online application for admission form
• Ask two teachers (one must be from an English teacher) or an administrator to complete the TG recommendation on the student's behalf
  • Copy and send this URL to your teachers: www.totinograce.org/admissions/teacher-recommendation-form
• Submit MAP/Standardized test scores from the fall of the student's 8th grade year to admissions@totinograce.org
• Submit first semester/trimester report card of the student's 8th grade year to admissions@totinograce.org
• All applicants for the Class of 2026 are required to take the High School Placement Test. 

  The next offering of the placement exam will take place at 9:00 am on February 21st.  

  Click HERE to learn more about the placement exam.  Click HERE to register for the placement exam.

Totino-Grace high school awards over $100,000 in academic and leadership scholarships annually to incoming ninth grade students. 

Click HERE to learn more about Totino-Grace scholarships, applicant criteria, and important dates and deadlines.

Admissions decisions will begin the week of February 1, 2022 for priority acceptance decisions. Rolling admissions will begin following priority acceptance decisions.

Acceptance to TG occurs after review by the admissions committee of the completed application file and HSPT scores. The deadline for priority acceptance and scholarship application is December 15, 2021.

Students who submit all materials by December 15, will be sent admissions decisions the week of February 1, 2022 and scholarship award notifications will begin.  

Starting February 1, 2022, students accepted under priority acceptance will be the first students invited to enroll into the Class of 2026 and will be the first to select classes. Families who enroll by midnight on February 15, 2022, will receive $50 off the $300 enrollment fee.

Enroll as soon as possible to secure class spots. 

Totino-Grace seeks to serve the needs of students with a wide range of abilities.  Through our Learning Lab and other programs, we are able to accommodate most students who have special learning needs.  However, when students score very low on the HSPT or have other needs which require accommodations, we will review their needs and determine whether Totino-Grace can provide a successful academic experience.  If Totino-Grace determines it cannot provide the necessary programs for a student, we will refund the enrollment fee and deny admission. 

Admission for a new student may be held or denied, if the person(s) who will be financially responsible for the student, has/have a past due balance from a current or former student.

The placement exam is required for admission to the TG Class of 2026. The next offering of the placement exam will be on Monday, February 21, 2022.  Check-in for the exam will take place at 8:45 a.m. with testing starting at 9:00 a.m. 

Click HERE to learn more about the placement exam.

Click HERE to register for the placement exam.

Once a student has been accepted, the family will receive an email inviting them to complete the Financial Responsibility Form, Online Enrollment Contract, and submit the $300 enrollment fee. Families who enroll by midnight on February 15, 2022, will receive $50 off the $300 enrollment fee. 

The 9th Grade Academic Preference Form will only be made available to students who have been accepted and submitted the Enrollment Contract and Enrollment Fee. The Academic Preference Form allows students to make course selection preference. Please note courses are filled as students register. To ensure enrollment in preferred courses we encourage submission of this form promptly.

The placement exam helps with preliminary English placement for students. Based on students' scores in three categories - verbal, reading and language - students who have indicated an interest in Honors English and place above the benchmark cumulative score will be placed in Honors English. Students who have an interest in Honors English but do not meet the benchmark cumulative score are invited to take an additional writing assessment that, along with their HSPT score, will determine final placement for Honors English. Students interested in taking this assessment can reach out to the English Department Chair, Amy Smith. 

The Math Placement Exam is for students who have completed a full year of Geometry and hope to test out of Geometry. If you have questions, please contact Deb Fagan or Tim Glynn. 

All students who registered for French will be placed in level 1. Students wishing to be placed in level 2 or higher must show sufficient proficiency on the French Placement test. For students interested in upper level placement, please contact Andrew Barter to make arrangements for taking the French placement test. 

All students who registered for Spanish will be placed in level 1. Students wishing to be placed in level 2 or higher will need to complete an online placement test to assess Spanish proficiency. Students can practice and take the test HERE. If you have any questions, please contact Nora Flom. 

Required components include:

• Complete the transfer application for admission form
• Ask two teachers (one must be from an English teacher) or an administrator to complete the TG recommendation on the student's behalf.
  • Copy and send this URL to your teachers:  www.totinograce.org/admissions/teacher-recommendation-form
• Submit high school transcript.  Parents either send a copy or ask the student’s current school to send a transcript to admissions@totinograce.org

Admissions staff will review the student's admissions file. After review, the student will receive a contingent acceptance to TG.

Once families have been accepted to TG, they will receive an email about singing the enrollment contract. 

Meet with the Totino-Grace principal to discuss class requirements and course selection.

Admission to Totino-Grace for international students: 

1. Complete application file:
   • Submit an International Student Application for Admission Form
   • Request two recommendations from a teacher/administrator (one preferably from an English teacher)
   • Send transcripts (must be translated into English) to admissions@totinograce.org. 
   • Students who will enter as a 9th grader will need to take a placement exam upon arrival in the United States
2. Participate in a virtual interview with Admissions 
   • This will be used to get to know you and assess English proficiency 
3. Contingent acceptance to TG
   • Following review, the student will receive acceptance to TG and be invited to enroll
4. Submit Enrollment Contract and $1,000 fee 
   • Parent/Guardian of the applicant will receive a link to complete the enrollment contract and pay the enrollment fee

Click HERE to learn about the I-20.

Please click HERE and scroll down to view our International Student Scholarship and its requirements.