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As a Catholic, college-preparatory high school, St. Joe's educates young men of diverse backgrounds in the tradition of St. John Baptist de La Salle. We transform the lives of students through academic excellence and care for the whole person in a respectful, Lasallian Catholic community, developing each student's unique talents in preparation for college and life.
Our community is happy to provide the following opportunities for prospective students and their families to visit campus. Details and registration information is below. For questions, concerns, or more information, contact our Admissions Center, at 716.874.4953 or [email protected].
Our community is happy to provide the following opportunities for prospective students and their families to visit campus. Details and registration information is below. For questions, concerns, or more information, contact our Admissions Center, at 716.874.4953 or [email protected].
MARAUDER FOR A DAY (Shadow Day) for prospective students in grade 8
Begins Monday, September 23
Marauder for a Day allows prospective 9th grade students in fall 2024 the opportunity to become a St. Joe's student for the day! A current freshman will act as your son's guide as he experiences our Community of Excellence. Each Marauder for a Day is paired with a current freshman, attends all classes, enjoys a complimentary meal in our Dining Room, and ends the day with light refreshments. St. Joe's is limiting the Marauder for a Day Program to twelve (12) prospective students per day. We will also be offering the opportunity for parents to tour campus with one of our Admissions Team staff at the time of your son's drop off or pick up on the day of his MFAD visit.
FALL OPEN HOUSE 2024 for all prospective families
Sunday, October 6 & Monday, October 7
All prospective students and their families are invited to Open House for private tours of our modern campus. Your tour will include our entire campus with opportunities to interact with our teachers, staff, coaches, and students. This is a pre-registration event only with limited attendance and appointment slots. Select an arrival time when registering and plan to arrive on campus during that 15 minute time slot. Once on campus, please estimate your tour lasting approximately 1.5 hours.
PRIVATE CAMPUS TOURS for all prospective families
Private tours are available throughout the year. Parents may schedule a tour by calling the Admissions Center at 716.874.4953 or by visiting the following link: Schedule a Private Campus Tour
Private tours are available throughout the year. Parents may schedule a tour by calling the Admissions Center at 716.874.4953 or by visiting the following link: Schedule a Private Campus Tour
EXPERIENCE ST. JOE'S MORNING PROGRAM for parents of prospective students in grades 6, 7, & 8
Each session will include remarks from our President, Christopher Fulco, Ed.D., and Principal, Mr. James Spillman '95, a tour of campus including opportunities to experience classes in session and an opportunity to interact with current students. Sessions are scheduled for Wednesday, 9/18, 11/13, 1/8, & 3/12 from 9 - 10:30 a.m.
ENTRANCE EXAM PREP COURSE for prospective students in grades 7 & 8
The St. Joe's Entrance Exam Prep Course is open to 7th and 8th grade boys planning to apply to Catholic High Schools. Held at St. Joe's on Saturday mornings from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., the 2024 Prep Course will take place on the four weekends leading up to the Entrance Exam: 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16. The cost is $100 and includes a review book.
For more information, click the following link: Entrance Exam Prep Course
To register your son for the Prep Course, click the following link: Register for the 2024 Prep Course
ENTRANCE & SCHOLARSHIP EXAM for prospective students in grade 8
All prospective members of the Class of 2029 must take the Catholic High School Entrance & Scholarship Exam.
An Application for Admission must be completed prior to the exam. A completed Application for Admission listing St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute as your first choice high school serves as registration for the Entrance & Scholarship Exam on Saturday, November 23, 2024. After November, St. Joe's offers the Entrance & Scholarship Exam monthly by appointment. Contact the Admissions Center at 716.874.4953 or [email protected] for more information.
Complete an Application for Admission & Register for the Entrance Exam
SPRING 7TH GRADE PRACTICE EXAM for prospective students in grade 7
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Saturday, May 10, 2025
If your goal is to become a member of the St. Joe's brotherhood, then now is your chance to find out how you’d perform on the Scholarship & Entrance Exam. We encourage you to take a practice St. Joe's Entrance Exam under normal testing conditions for FREE! Any young man currently in 7th grade is eligible.
Finally, while we are able to welcome prospective students and their parents to campus, we understand some families are uncomfortable with in-person visits. We are happy to meet for a private face-to-face meeting with our Admissions Team via Zoom. If you would like to schedule a Zoom appointment, contact the Admissions Center at [email protected] or 716.874.4953.
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