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An Investment for a Lifetime

A Teurlings Catholic High School education is an investment in your child’s future. A college preparatory program, taught within the Catholic tradition, will create college and life-long options and opportunities. We are committed to making our program available to a diverse group of students.

We challenge our students to become active learners, to think critically, to question assumptions and to take intellectual risks, deepened faith and committed to the service of all God’s people. Students gain attitudes, skills, and values which will direct them in college and throughout their personal and professional careers.

Success in our Teurlings Catholic community requires a genuine commitment by both the student and the parents, but the rewards will last a lifetime.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1955 (co-ed, Catholic, day)

Administration:

Chancellor: Fr. Martin Borcherding

Principal (10th - 12th): Michael H. Boyer

Principal (9th): Milton Rohm

Assistant Principal Discipline: Bruce Baudier

Assistant Principal Academics: Marty C. Heintz

Director of Development: Aline P. Norwood

Director of Athletics: Sonny M. Charpentier

Accreditation:

Louisiana State Department of Education

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Diocese of Lafayette

National Catholic Education Association

Louisiana High School Athletic Association

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

National Association of Secondary School Principals

Louisiana Association of Principals

Kiwanis (Key Club) International

National Honor Society

National Beta Club

Catholic Forensic League

National Forensic League

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Citizens for Educational Freedom

Lafayette Chamber of Commerce

Total Enrollment: 670

Alumni: 3500

Academic Achievements: On average, more than 90 percent of each graduating class at Teurlings Catholic is accepted each year to colleges and universities throughout the U.S. and Europe. Following are some of the schools which have accepted Teurlings Catholic graduates for admission: Duke University, Texas Christian University, Oxford University, U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, University of Notre Dame, Tulane University, Loyola University of New Orleans, St. Joseph Seminary, Marymount, Florida State, University of Texas, Texas A&M, Millsaps College, Louisiana State University, University of Louisiana, McNeese University, University of Southern Mississippi, Baylor University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Georgia Institute of Technology, Plattsburgh State University, Emory University, Auburn University, Florida State, Seton Hall University, Ohio State University, and St. Joseph Seminary.

ACT Core Composite Comparison of Teurlings Catholic Average Scores with Louisiana and National Average Scores for ACT-tested College-bound Students:

	English	Math	Reading	Science	Composite
TCH 2007	22.0	20.3	21.6	20.9	21.3
TCH 2006	20.2	19.0	20.6	20.3	20.2
TCH 2005	20.9	19.8	20.8	20.5	20.7
TCH 2004	21.0	19.6	21.0	20.6	20.7
TCH 2003	21.0	19.4	21.0	20.7	20.6
TCH 2002	21.2	19.2	20.4	20.5	20.5
TCH 2001	20.2	18.8	20.6	19.8	19.9
Louisiana 2007	20.3	19.5	20.2	19.9	20.1
National 2007	20.7	21.0	21.5	21.0	21.2

Requirements for Graduation:

(and participation in graduation ceremonies)

26 units are required for graduation with a Teurlings Catholic High School Diploma
23 units are required for a Catholic school diploma
Taking all mid-term and final exams (unless exempt)
Fulfillment of all obligations and commitments, including financial
Participation in the Senior Retreat and Senior Convocation
The Principal's approval

Required Program of Study:

(28 units total)

English - 4 units
Theology - 4 units
Social Studies - 4 units
Mathematics - 4 units
Science - 3 units
Computer Education - ½ unit
Physical Education - 2 units
Public Speaking - ½ unit
Electives - 6 units

Admissions Priority Schedule

ADMISSIONS PRIORITY POINT SYSTEM:

Applications must be completed and returned to Teurlings Catholic by applicable deadlines. Please refer to Tuition and Fees for further information. (Points earned by each applicant is held in confidence by TCH Administration and Admissions Office)

Legacy

• Applicant will earn points for each grandparent

(maternal or paternal) who is a graduate of TCH.

• Applicant will earn bonus points if he/she would be a direct third generation TCH student to enroll.

Alumni

• Applicant will earn points if one parent is a

graduate of TCH, additional points if both parents

are TCH graduates.

Sibling Attending TCH

• Applicant will earn points for each TCH sibling.

Parishioner of Member Parish

• Territorial – Lives within the geographical

boundaries of the parish

• Registered

• Registered, Attends Regularly

• Registered, Attends Regularly, Involved in Parish

and/or Financially Supportive

Each pastor will sign applications of new

applicants. His signature will determine the

amount of points earned.

Other Catholic Church Parishes

• Territorial – Lives within the geographical

boundaries of the parish

• Registered

• Registered, Attends Regularly

• Registered, Attends Regularly, Involved in Parish

and/or Financially Supportive

Each pastor will sign applications of new

applicants. His signature will determine the

amount of points earned.

Official Feeder School

• Applicant will earn points for each year

completed at one of the official feeder schools.

Other Catholic Schools

• Applicant will earn points for each year

completed at Catholic Schools other than

feeder schools.

Grade Point Average

• Final GPA for previous school year

• Semester GPA for current school year

Complete Battery Percentile

• Points on national standardized test taken most

recently – 9.9 points maximum.

Student Involvement

• Extra-curricular and co-curricular activities for

church, school, and civic community.

Student Discipline

• Major school disciplinary infractions and/or

excessive minor classroom infractions;

classroom conduct grade below average (D-F)

• Few minor school disciplinary infractions; few

minor classroom infractions; average classroom

conduct grade (B-C)

• Never been sent to the office; no major school

disciplinary infractions; classroom behavior

above average (A-B)

The following church parishes are members of the Teurlings Catholic Corporation. The pastors of these parishes serve on the Board of Pastors of Teurlings Catholic High School.

St. Genevieve (Lafayette)	Immaculate Heart of Mary (Lafayette)
St. Leo the Great (Lafayette)	St. Bernard (Breaux Bridge)
St. Elizabeth Seton (Lafayette)	St. Peter Roman Catholic Church (Carencro)
St. Patrick (Lafayette)	Our Lady of the Assumption (Carencro)

The pastors of these parishes serve on the Board of Pastors of Teurlings Catholic High School.

Bishop O'Donnell has also designated the following as official feeder schools of Teurlings Catholic:

St. Genevieve Middle School	Immaculate Heart of Mary Elementary
Sts. Leo-Seton Elementary School	St. Bernard Elementary, Breaux Bridge
Carencro Catholic, Carencro

Tuition Fees Policy

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

Applications Available - Monday, January 7, 2008

Feeder Schools:

• Applications for students attending Carencro Catholic, Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Bernard, St. Genevieve, and Sts. Leo-Seton will be delivered to those schools for distribution. Follow individual guidelines.

Non-Feeder Schools:

• Applications will be available at TCH.

Important:

When remitting the application, include all required documents and signatures. Failure to do so will result in the application being returned to you for completion, thereby delaying the admissions process. Please do not send original documents.

Siblings of students currently enrolled at TCH must follow these same procedures and comply with the deadlines. Failure to remit an application by the deadline will result in the student being placed in line with others on the waitlist.

There is no application fee; registration fees are due at registration, following acceptance to TCH.

January 31, 2008

Deadline for all applications at TCH Admissions Office.

(Check with your feeder school and church parish for their individual guidelines.)

DEADLINES

Due to the volume of applications, all deadlines will be strictly enforced. If you have any questions, please contact Maria Hanes@ 235.5711, ext. 1.

Registration for Qualified Applicants

(Notification by Mail in late February)

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 6, 2008

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Friday, March 7, 2008

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

It is mandatory that all students register within the specified dates to assure their enrollment status.

Refunds:

Tuition is refunded on a prorated basis. Registration, building fund, yearbook, class and bus fees are not refundable.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

At the time of registration, two payment plans are available. One option is to pay the registration fee, tuition and all other fees in full; the second option is to pay the registration fee and sign a promissory note for all or part of the tuition and other fees, with the balance payable over a specified length of time. A late fee of $25 will be assessed once the account is 10 days past due, and students with accounts 60-days or more past due will not be allowed to participate in extra-curricular activities. All accounts must be current in order for a student to take mid-term or final examinations.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Work-Study Grants

Families may apply for assistance with tuition through an annually awarded work-study grant. An application is available during registration for the following year. Determination of the grant is need-based, with a maximum award being 50 percent of tuition. Determination of the grant is made by anonymous committee members from our School Board; notification of grant awards is by letter from Teurlings Catholic’s principal. Decisions made by the Committee are final. Grant application is yearly; renewal is not automatic.

Ninth-grade grant recipients are required to complete work hours on campus between June 1 and July 31. Upper-classmen may be assigned to teachers or staff members but must complete all grant work by May 1. The following guidelines also apply:

The student must maintain a minimum GPA of 1.7. If, after completion of one year, the student fails to maintains a 1.7 GPA, he or she will not be eligible to apply for a grant the following year.
The assistant principal/discipline will make a recommendation by May 1, based on the following for each grant applicant: efforts, attitude, discipline record and school attendance.
Approved family members may contribute to the reduction of a student's work hours by volunteering to work at school, i.e., concession stands, clerical, tutoring, grounds keeping.
It is the responsibility of each work-study student and his or her parents to ensure that all requirements of the grant program are met.

Tuition Fees

Following are the 2008-2009 school term tuition rates, as determined by the School Board:

Catholic In Parish	Catholic Out of Parish	Non-Catholic
$4635	$4,735	$4,885

A payment plan and need-based financial assistance are offered to assist families who are committed to the investment of a TCH education. Call office for details.

There are additional fees for registration, books, trips and other school expenses, which vary by grade and activity:

Registration Fee
	one student	$400
	two students	$450
	each additional student	$50
Late Registration Penalty		$200
Building Fund		$100
Senior Fee		$100
Activity Fee		$30
Bus Fee (optional)		$600/800
Lunch Fee (optional)		$297
Raffle Ticket (optional)		$100

Explanation of Fees:

Registration:	Non-refundable and due and payable at the time of registration. To participate in try-outs for the upcoming school term, applicant must be registered.
Tuition:	Parents of non-Catholic TCH students enrolled after the 1999-2000 school term, pay the non-Catholic tuition rate. Parents of Catholic students enrolled after the '04-05 school term must be registered, active, and contributing for the period of at least one year in one of the official owner parishes of TCH in order to qualify for the in-parish tuition rate. Tuition includes yearbook fee ($30), class fee ($20), Rebel Academic Backers dues ($5) and retreat fees ($5) for underclassmen.
Building fund:	An annual payment per family for the perpetual maintenance and growth of Teurlings Catholic physical plant.
Senior Fees:	Required graduation fee for students registering for twelfth grade.
Activity Fee:	Funds student admission to athletic events and theatrical productions as well as the student-based newspaper subscription.
Bus Fee:	Fee is based on current fuel costs. $600 fee per student for riding the Teurlings Catholic bus (Bus route is provided among Breaux Bridge, Teurlings Catholic and St. Genevieve Elementary and Jr. High schools.). $800 fee per student for riding the Teurlings Catholic bus to or from St. Martinville. The maximum fee per family is $1200.
Lunch Fee:	Basic cost (no extras included) for students who eat in the school cafeteria. Amount is subject to change by Diocese. Expense may be paid with tuition or monthly to the cafeteria.
Raffle Ticket:	Admits two adults to this fundraising activity, sponsored by Teurlings Catholic and the Teurlings All Sports Club.
Debts:	Delinquent accounts may prohibit your child from attending TCH the second semester. All financial obligations must be met before diplomas, transcripts and/or school records can be released to schools, colleges and employers.
Late Fee:	A late registration penalty of $200 will be assessed should you fail to register your child within the specified registration dates (in accordance with the policy adopted by the School Board in April 1999).

Additional, optional charges depend on the degree to which the student is involved in extra-curricular activities, e.g., club-specific t-shirts required for various tournaments and activities; sports equipment; SAT and ACT test fees.

For additional information about Teurlings Catholic High School contact Maria Hanes in the Admissions Office: (337) 235 - 5711, ext. 1 or 128 or mhanes@tchs.net