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KEY ADMISSION DATES FOR THE CLASS OF 2014
September - October Visits to Grade Schools allows our Admission Office to inform students about DeLaSalle High School.
November - December - January - February Visit DeLaSalle for an entire day.
Come see classes in action and get a sense of the hallway atmosphere.  And lunch is on us!  Visitors are paired with a host student-- perhaps a friend, perhaps someone DLS finds to match the visitor's interests.  A parent must please call at least three days in advance of the requested visit day.
Monday, October 26
7:00-9:00PM		 First Open House for Prospective Families allows parents and students the opportunity to receive a first-hand look at Minneapolis' only Catholic high school.  Each academic department will offer a presentation, current students will greet visitors, and families may learn about extra-curriculars, financial aid and scholarships, college guidance planning, and more!
Thursday, January 7
7:00 - 9:00PM		 Second Open House for Prospective Families allows parents and students another opportunity to receive a first-hand look at Minneapolis' only Catholic high school.
Saturday, January 16
8:30 - 11:30AM		 Entrance Exam for Prospective Ninth Grade Students. 
Eighth grade students complete a brief registration card in the lobby anytime between 8:00-8:30AM (it takes two minutes to register).  There is no fee for the exam and we will provide all test materials including pencils.

While students are taking the Entrance Exam, parents are invited to stay for a Parent Information Seminar in DeLaSalle's Florance Center.  Items of discussion include DLS's mission, philosophies, and programs, all the details of the school's application and enrollment procedures, as well as the financial assistance program for deserving students.  Financial aid applications for the 2010 - 2011 school year will be distributed and explained. 
Friday, February 12 Application Deadline for 2010 - 2011 Ninth Grade Early Admission. 
By this date, students must submit an application, a copy of the middle school transcripts, at least one letter of recommendation from a current teacher, and take the Entrance Exam.  To apply for academic scholarship consideration, applicants must submit three (3) letters of recommendation by this date, in addition to other criteria.
February 15 - 18

Admission Review Committee considers all applications received to date.
Friday, February 19 Offers of admission are mailed to prospective ninth grade students, with course registration materials.
Friday, February 26 Applications for financial aid, based on family need, are due in the DeLaSalle Business Office by this date.  DeLaSalle, along with other Archdiocesan high schools, contracts with an independent financial aid data service to provide family financial need analysis.  The application is available online at www.tuitionaid.com and in hard copy form from DLS in January 2010. It must be completed and returned directly to DeLaSalle with appropriate documentation and application fee.  One application per family, please.
Saturday, February 27
9:00AM - 12noon		 The Class of 2014 registers for classes!
April 9 - 19 Families who qualify are mailed financial aid and scholarship contracts for the 2010 - 2011school year.
Saturday, April 24
9:00AM - 12:30PM
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12:30 - 3:30PM
 9:00 AM-12:30 PM
During a program of Enrollment Orientation, families are provided additional and specific information about a variety of subjects including effective orientation to high school, involvement in student activities, Players Choice Summer Camp, physical workout and conditioning programs, opportunities for financial support, tentative bus routing and transportation, Honors and Advanced Placement programs, and opportunities for parent involvement. Parents will be asked to sign and/or return financial aid acceptance forms, Work Service agreements, and tuition payment contracts.

Also, all registered incoming 9th graders will be asked to take an Algebra mastery exam to assist with mathematics placement at the appropriate level. The mathematics exam takes 55 minutes.

12:30 PM-3:30 PM
Welcome activities for incoming 9th graders (students only).
Saturday, May 1
9:00AM - 12:00PM
 Honors placement/mastery exams are offered for students aspiring to 9th grade placement in Honors English 9, as well as modern languages or science placement beyond the typical 9th grade level. The three Exams are offered at different times during the morning and each lasts up to 55 minutes. There is no fee for these exams.
  Questions? Please contact Michael O'Keefe at 612-676-7679
or mike.okeefe@delasalle.com.