How do I apply for admission to Cathedral High School/John XXIII Middle School?
All new students applying for enrollment at CHS/J23 will need to complete an application form. The priority deadline for application for the 2008-2009 school year is December 1, 2008. All forms will be reviewed and applicants will be notified of their status by mail prior to enrollment/Registration Nights, which are scheduled for February 5 and 6.
Do I have to be Catholic to attend CHS/J23?
No, students are not required to be Catholic to attend CHS/J23, but all students are expected to participate in liturgies and take religion classes as a graduation requirement from CHS. At the present time, approximately seven percent (7%) of our student population is non-Catholic. Liturgies are scheduled approximately once a month.
How much is tuition?
Our tuition rates for the 2008-09 school year are as follows:
| Grades 7 & 8 | Grades 9-12 | |
| Student parish tuition (minimum) | $4,945 | $6,545 |
| Student non-parish tuition (minimum) | $6,995 | $8,595 |
To qualify for parish tuition, applicants must be an active member of one of the following parishes: Annunciation Church, Holy Spirit, Immaculate Conception, Sacred Heart, St. Anthony's, St. Augustine's, St. Francis Xavier, St. John Baptist, St. John Cantius, St. Marcus, St. Mary's Cathedral, St. Mary's Help of Christian, St. Michael's, St. Patrick's, St. Paul's, St. Peter's and St. Joseph's in St. Joseph and Waite Park.
Are grants and scholarships available?
CHS/J23 does offer grants and scholarships based on financial need to students attending our school. This year, CHS/J23 awarded approximately $335,000 in grants and scholarships. The grant money and scholarships distributed to individual students ranged from $100 up to $2,700. Financial aid application forms are available during evening registration in February or from the Admissions Office after February 12, 2007. Applications for financial assistance must be received by the early March deadline to qualify for maximum financial aid.
What is the standard class size?
This year, we have approximately 670 students in grades 7-12. Our maximum class size of 25 (average of 24) allows our teachers the opportunity to extend a more personal approach to education.
What type of activities are available for students?
At the present time, more than 90 percent of our students are involved in some type of extracurricular activity. These activities are supported, in part, by participation fees.
Activities:
| APPL (A Positive Peer Leadership) | Fishing Club | National Honor Society |
| Art Club | Intramural Co-Ed Volleyball | One Act Play |
| Advent and Lenten Plays | Jazz Ensemble | Peer Helpers |
| Bowling | Knowledge Bowl | SADD |
| Campus Ministry | Math League | Science Club |
| Cathedral Student Senate | Memory Book | Speech |
| Crusader Pep Band | Minnesingers | Spring Play |
| Dance Team | Mock Trial | Student Council |
| Fall Play | Musical Play | Ultimate Frisbee |
Boys Athletics:
| Alpine Skiing | Golf | Tennis |
| Baseball | Hockey | Track |
| Basketball | Nordic Skiing | Wrestling |
| Cross Country | Soccer | |
| Football | Swimming & Diving | |
Girls Athletics:
| Alpine Skiing | Hockey (paired with District 742) | Swimming & Diving |
| Basketball | Nordic Skiing | Tennis |
| Cross Country | Soccer | Track |
| Gymnastics | Softball | Volleyball |
| Golf | ||
What academic standards are expected of students who participate in co-curricular activities?
Students who receive a cumulative grade of D, D- or F at any time during the school term are ineligible to compete in Minnesota State High School League events or any other co-curricular activities. This includes athletics, academic activities, drama and music co-curriculars. An ineligible student may attend practice or an event, but may not be in uniform. The student will become eligible when the teacher signs off on the "Academic Eligibility Form" and returns it to the Activities Director.
Can students obtain college credits for any classes offered at Cathedral High School?
Advanced placement courses are available for students wanting an academic challenge and the chance to earn college credit. AP classes are available in Calculus, Expository Writing -- American Literature, Biology, Physics and Psychology. At the end of the course, students take a three-hour exam covering the entire year. This exam is administered by the College Board. Depending on their test score and the college they attend, the student may be spared the cost of taking that course in college. Students who register for an AP course will be charged a $75 fee, which includes the cost of the exam. The three to five college credits earned per AP course would cost far more than the exam.
What transportation arrangements are available?
Students who live in the St. Cloud School District are provided with transportation to our school via public school bus or Metro Bus. Families who live outside of the St. Cloud School District should check with their district's transportation office to see if transportation is available. The family's home school district is required to provide transportation to the St. Cloud District line. If transportation arrangements are not available through the student's home district, the home district is required to reimburse the family for the mileage to and from the St. Cloud School District line.
How do CHS graduates compare to graduates from other schools?
Of our 2006 graduates, 98% enrolled directly into a college or technical vocational college The class of 2007 had a three-year median GPA of 3.557 and an average ACT composite score of 24.1.
What is the daily schedule?
Our eight-period day begins at 8:10 a.m. and ends at 3:05 p.m. Students have five-minute breaks between classes and a 28-minute lunch. Our students do not wear uniforms, but they are expected to exercise good judgment in their attire.