Year-round

We invite anyone interested in learning more about Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School to complete our online inquiry form or call our Office of Admissions at 510-814-7153. We will send you our admissions packet and add you to our mailing list. And if you're interested in seeing where an SJND education can take you, check out the list of colleges where our 2004-07 graduates were accepted.

Freshman applicants to Saint Joseph Notre Dame may be considered for one of several Presidential Scholarships offered each year. These scholarships award $10,000 over the course of four years ($2,500 per annual award) to students who demonstrate strong character and extraordinary academic promise through their schoolwork and High School Placement Test (HSPT) scores. Students may nominate themselves or be nominated by a teacher, counselor, or principal. Renewal of the Presidential Scholarship awards is reviewed annually. Presidential Scholarship Application

Tuesdays starting on Oct. 7, 2008

Shadow Day visits are the best way to experience SJND first-hand. You will be paired up with a current student who will guide you through a half day in the life of a Pilot. You will have the opportunity to participate in classes, socialize with students, interact with our faculty, and enjoy all that SJND has for you. Parents are invited for a 45-minute admissions process overview and tour. Visiting SJND for the day is easy. Simply contact , Director of Admissions at 510-814-7153. Visits are held in the morning one day a week, generally on Tuesday, from Oct. 7, 2008 through February 2009. Space is limited so call early for a reservation.

Deadline: Jan. 9, 2009

Applications are available online from September through January. For more information, contact Admissions Director Julianne Berry at . SJND provides a college preparatory education with a wide range of opportunities to develop your skills and talents. You must prove academic ability in addition to good citizenship, effort, and attendance.

Prospective students will be assessed on the following:

• Completed application
• Academic transcripts/grade reports from the prior two years
• Completed teacher and principal/counselor recommendation form
• Standardized test scores
• High School Placement Test scores
• Parent and prospective student interview

Forms
Oakland Diocese Grades Request Form (PDF)
Oakland Diocese Recommendation Form (PDF)
Private School Aid Form (PSAS) 2008-09 School Year (PDF)
Private School Aid Form (PSAS) 2008-09 School Year (Spanish) (PDF)
Presidential Scholarship Application (PDF)

Jan. 10, 2009, 8:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Students applying for the ninth grade are required to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT).

Jan. 27, 29, 31, 2009

The Student and Parent/Guardian Interview is a required part of the admissions process. The interview gives SJND a chance to learn more about the prospective family and allows the family to ask questions about SJND. The interviews last approximately 15-20 minutes. Families can sign up for their interview date and time on the day of the HSPT. Those who do not test at SJND will be contacted by the Admissions Office.

Feb. 4, 2009

All prospective students are required to submit a completed teacher and principal/counselor recommendation form.

Feb. 6, 2009

Financial Aid forms should be completed and mailed or turned in to the SJND Business Office at 1119 Lafayette St., Alameda, CA 94501. Incoming freshmen are urged to return these forms no later than Feb. 6 to be considered early for an award. Students who received FACE or BASIC awards in the 2007-08 school year must submit their application to be considered for an award for the 2008-09 school year.

Private School Aid Form (PSAS) 2008-09 School Year (PDF)
Private School Aid Form (PSAS) 2008-09 School Year (Spanish) (PDF)

March 6, 2009

Families who submit their application materials by Jan. 9, 2009 will be considered in the first pool of applicants. Letters of notification will be mailed on March 6, 2009.

March 14, 2009

April 21 and 22, 2009