Start Off Strong
preparing for The Entrance Exam
Get a head start on preparing for the Catholic High School Entrance & Scholarship Exam.
Any student thinking about attending a Catholic high school must take this exam, and St. Joe’s is here to help you prepare! Taught by St. Joe’s faculty, our Exam Prep Course meets on four Saturday mornings from October 24 through November 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The cost is $100 and includes the four instructional sessions, an exam practice book, and a snack each Saturday.
The 8th-grade class emphasizes test taking strategies, including timed practice, giving students the preparation they need for the Entrance & Scholarship Exam on Saturday, November 21, 2026. We will waive the exam fee ($25) for any 8th graders enrolled in the Prep Course who also take the exam at St. Joe’s.
The 7th-grade curriculum will focus on developing the underlying skills that prepare students for academic success: reasoning skills, math problem-solving, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. A practice exam will be given during the final session, and a detailed score report will be mailed to parents after the completion of the course.
Contact the Admissions Center at 716.874.4953 or admissions@sjci.com for more information.