Apply | Totino-Grace High School (2024)

We are now in rolling admissions. Application files should be completed no later than the end of June 2024.Applications for the Class of 2029 will open up after Labor Day.

Early Action: Early Action Admissionis defined as all admissions steps are completed by the deadline. Students may submit a progress report if a report card has not been issued.Benefits of early action include: Families will receive a $50 discount on the enrollment fee through February 15, 2024. Students will be the first accepted into the Class of 2028, first to hear about financial aid if applicable, first to secure their class spot and pick out electives, and hear about acceptance before everyone else.

Regular:Regular Admissionis defined as all admissions steps are completed by the deadline.

Rolling:Rolling Admission is defined as anyone that completes the admissions process after the previous two deadlines. Acceptance will be based not only on admissions requirements but available class spots. Note that elective spots and financial aid will be limited by this time.

Required components include:

• Complete the onlineapplication for admission form
• Ask your English and Math teacher to complete the TG recommendation onthe student'sbehalf
  • Copy and send this URL to your teachers:www.totinograce.org/admissions/teacher-recommendation-form
• Submit MAP/Standardized testscores from the fall of the student's 8th grade year to admissions@totinograce.org
• Submit first semester/trimester report card of the student's 8th grade year to admissions@totinograce.org
• All applicants for the Class of 2028are required to take the placement exam. Please email admissions to schedule.
• All shadow days for the 23-24 school year are closed.

The placement exam is required for admission to the TG Class of 2028.The exam takes just under three hours.

All group testing dates have passed. Exams are now offered one-on-one during working hours.

Email admissions@totinograce.org to schedule.

Totino-Grace high school awards over $100,000 in academic and leadership scholarships annually to incoming ninth grade students. Most scholarships have been awarded, but a few remain open for applicants.

Click HERE to learn more about Totino-Grace scholarships, applicantcriteria, and important dates and deadlines.

Acceptance to TG occurs after review by the admissions committee of the completed application fileand placement exam scores.

Enroll as soon as possible to secure class spots.

Totino-Grace seeks to serve the needs of students with a wide range of abilities. Through our Learning Pathways Program, we are able to accommodate most students who have special learning needs. However, when students score very low on the placement examor have other needs which require accommodations, we will review their needs and determine whether Totino-Grace can provide a successful academic experience. If Totino-Grace determines it cannot provide the necessary programs for a student, we will refund the enrollment fee and deny admission.

Admission for a new student may be held or denied, if the person(s) who will be financially responsible for the student, has/have a past due balance from a current or former student.

The HSPT (High School Placement Test) helps us with preliminary English placement for students. Based on students’ scores in three categories - verbal, reading, and language - we will place studentsin one of three levels of freshmen English: Honors, Standard or Foundations. Students who score below a combined total of 1250 on those three test areas will initially be placed in Foundations English. Students who have indicated interest and have a combined total of 1650 or greater on those three test areas will be placed in Honors English.

Students who have indicated an interest in Honors English but did not meet the cumulative benchmark score, are invited to take an additional writing assessment that, along with their HSPT score, will determine final placement for Honors English.

Appointments to take the additional writing assessment can be arranged by contacting Mrs. Amy Nelson, Honors English Teacher, amy.g.nelson@totinograce.org or 763-586-6330 ext 741, or by contacting Mrs. Amy Smith, Department Chair, amy.smith@totinograce.org or 763-586-6330 ext 744.

The HSPT helps us with a preliminary math placement for students.Based on the students’ scores on the math section of the HSPT, students are initially placed in one of five sections of math:Foundations Algebra 1, Standard Algebra 1, Foundations Geometry, Standard Geometry, or Honors Geometry.

Students who have not had a full year of Algebra 1 (both Linear AND Quadratic) will be placed in either Foundations Algebra 1 or Standard Algebra 1.

Students who have completed a full year of Algebra 1 in 8th grade will be invited to test out of Algebra 1.

Students who have completed a full year of Geometry in 8th grade will be invited to test out of Geometry.

Group testing dates for math assessments have passed. Contact admissions@totinograce.org to schedule the math assessment.

All Algebra and Geometry assessments will take place at Totino-Grace High School
-Students should bring their own pencil.
-Calculators will be provided.
-Testing time will be 1.5 hours (Most students will finish in less than 1.5 hours)
-Students may leave as soon as they finish the test.
-No pre-registration for the test is required and there is no fee.
-Student and Parent(s) will be notified of the results via email as soon as a placement is determined

If you have any questions about math placement, please contact Mr. Tim Glynn at tim.glynn@totinograce.org or 763-586-6330 ext. 746.

All students who registered for French will be placed in level 1. Students wishing to be placed in level 2 or higher must show sufficient proficiency on a French placement test. There is no fee for the test. For those students interested in upper-level placement contact Mr. William Kvot at william.kvot@totinograce.org to make arrangements for taking the French placement test at TG.

This French placement test takes place at Totino-Grace.

The Spanish placement testing dates are closed. If you missed the deadline of May 4, please reach out to admissions@totinograce.org for assistance in setting something up.

All students who registered for Spanish will be placed in level 1. Students wishing to be placed in level 2 or higher will need to complete an online placement test to assess Spanish proficiency. Testing is done online, at home. The test is open between April 20, 2024 and May 4, 2024. You can practice and take the test HERE.

Each student’s score will be evaluated and used to determine which placement is most appropriate. Students who are currently in a Spanish class that meets once or twice a week will likely be bestserved in Spanish 1 next year. Typically, 8th graders who are ready for level 2 are currently successful in a Spanish class that meets the equivalent of 45 minutes per day for one school year. Students with very advanced skills because of outside experience, such as speaking Spanish at home or immersion experience, might even be placed in level 3.

All students take a full year of physics their freshman year. The placement exam helps us with preliminary physics placement for students. Based on students’ scores on the Battery Composite for the HSPT,we will place students in one of three levels of physics: Honors, Standard or Foundations. Studentswho score below a 400 on the Battery Composite will initially be placed in Foundations Physics. Students who have indicated interest and have a score greater than 550 on the Battery Compositewill be placed in Honors Physics.

Students who have indicated an interest in Honors Physics but did not meet the benchmark score should contact Ms. Katie Koessler atkatie.koessler@totinograce.org or 763-586-6330 ext. 729.

Required components include:

• Complete the transfer application for admission form
• Ask two teachers(one must be from an English teacher) or an administrator to complete the TG recommendation onthe student'sbehalf.
  • Copy and send this URL to your teachers: www.totinograce.org/admissions/teacher-recommendation-form
• Once an application has been received, TG admissions will request the applicant's transcript, current class schedule, behavior and otherrecords from their current school.

Students who transfer to Totino-Grace High School during or after their freshman year are considered transfer students. Courses, grades, and credits from the student’s previous school are evaluated to determine the graduation requirements the student has already completed and will need to complete at TG.

Credits from a previous school will count toward graduation, but courses and prior grades will not be included on the TG transcript.

When a student graduates from TG, or transfers to another high school, TG will send student records to other schools and/or colleges. These records will include a TG transcript of grades earned while attending TG, and, when applicable, additional transcripts of grades earned at other high schools. Only grades and credits earned at TGare listed on the TG transcript.

Students transferring into TG after the first semester of their junior year are not eligible for Valedictorian or Salutatorian of their senior class.

Admission to Totino-Grace for international students:

1. Complete application file:
   • Submit an International Student Application for Admission Form
   • Request two recommendations from a teacher/administrator (one preferably from an English teacher)
   • Send transcripts (must be translated into English) to admissions@totinograce.org.
   • Students who will enter as a 9th grader will need to take a placement exam upon arrival in the United States
2. Participate in a virtual interview with Admissions
   • This will be used to get to know you and assess English proficiency
3. Contingent acceptance to TG
   • Followingreview, the student will receiveacceptance to TG and be invited to enroll
4. Submit Enrollment Contract
   • Parent/Guardian of the applicant will receive a link to complete the enrollment contract and pay the enrollment fee

ClickHEREto learn about the I-20.