St. John the Baptist High School

Current 8th grade students are encouraged to register for the TACHS Exam to be considered for admission and scholarship opportunities at St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School.

The Diocese of Rockville Centre partners with TACHS for the administration of the exam. TACHS, the Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools, is typically administered during the first weekend in November.

When registering, please be sure to enter St. John the Baptist DHS code #698 so your scores are sent directly to our Admissions Office.

Students who do not take the TACHS Exam are still welcome to apply to St. John the Baptist DHS. Those students must complete the online application and submit all required admissions materials in order to be considered for acceptance.

For additional information about TACHS and to register for the exam please visit: tachsinfo.com

As part of the admissions process, all applicants must submit their academic records for review.

Current 8th Grade Students (Catholic School)
Students attending a Catholic school will have their academic records submitted directly through the TACHS Portal by their current Principal.

Current 8th Grade Students (Public or Private School)
Students attending a public school or non-Catholic private school must complete a TACHS Applicant Record. This form can be found on the TACHS website and should be given to a school official for completion.

Once completed, the form must be mailed (or emailed) to St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School by either the school or the family.

Mailing Address:
St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School
1170 Montauk Highway
West Islip, NY 11795
Attn: Admissions

Transfer Applicants (Grades 9–11)
Students seeking to transfer into St. John the Baptist DHS must submit academic records from the past three years (final report cards or an official transcript), along with their application. The most current report card is also required.

Current 8th Grade Students (TACHS Applicants)
Students who have taken the TACHS Exam are not required to submit letters of recommendation. However, they are welcome to include them as part of their application for additional consideration.

Current 8th Grade Students (Non-TACHS Applicants)
Students who have not taken the TACHS Exam must submit at least two (2) letters of recommendation as part of the admissions process.

Transfer Applicants (Grades 9–11)
All transfer applicants are required to submit a minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation.

Letters of recommendation should be completed by a current teacher, Principal, School Counselor, or another school official who can speak to the student’s academic performance, character, and overall readiness for St. John the Baptist DHS.

An interview may be required as part of the admissions process.

Who is required to interview:

• Students who do not take the TACHS Exam

• Students whose TACHS performance requires additional review

In these cases, both the student and a parent or guardian will be asked to meet with the Director of Admissions.

The interview provides an opportunity for us to learn more about the student, answer questions, and ensure St. John the Baptist DHS is the right fit for your family.

St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School is proud to have one of the most diverse student communities among Catholic high schools on Long Island. We are committed to creating an environment where students grow academically, socially, and culturally, while developing a broader, global perspective.

SJB partners with Amerigo Education to support the recruitment and enrollment of our international students. Through this partnership, students receive guidance throughout the admissions process and a strong support system as they transition to studying in the United States.

International students interested in applying to St. John the Baptist DHS should begin the process through Amerigo Education by visiting the link below:

Apply Here: https://www.amerigoeducation.com/how-to-apply

The online application is required for the following students:

• Current 8th grade students who did not take the TACHS Exam

• Students who took the TACHS Exam but did not list St. John the Baptist DHS (code #698)

• Students in grades 9–11 seeking to transfer

Please note: St. John the Baptist DHS does not accept transfer students entering or during their senior (12th grade) year.

To begin the process, parents must create an account in our Admissions Portal.

Once logged in, select “Begin the Admissions Process” to start the application.

After submitting the application, families should upload all required materials through the portal. A checklist of required items can be found under “Continue the Admissions Process” in your account.

Applications will be reviewed once all required materials have been received.

Access the Online Admissions Portal: https://forms.rediker.com/stjohntbdhs

• All class fees are included in tuition.

• $500 covers the cost of a Chromebook, including licensing, fees, and technology support
• $350 is a non-refundable processing and scheduling fee

• Some sports may have additional costs. Please contact the Athletic Department for details.

• A 2 percent discount is available for families who pay tuition in full.
• All families are required to enroll in the FACTS Tuition Management System.

• We understand that every family’s situation is different. Our Tuition department is available to discuss payment options and guide you through available support.
• We also encourage families to review our Scholarship and Financial Aid programs for additional assistance.

St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School welcomes students with IESPs or 504 Accommodation Plans. As a private Catholic school, we provide a supportive academic environment; however, there are limitations to the accommodations and services we are able to offer within our program.

Under New York State Education Law Section 3602-c, St. John the Baptist DHS does not directly provide special education services. Students with disabilities who are parentally placed in a nonpublic school may receive services through an Individualized Education Services Program (IESP) from the public school district in which the nonpublic school is located (West Islip).

To receive these services, parents must submit a written request to the West Islip School District by June 1 preceding the school year in which services are requested.

Program Accommodations Available at SJB

While we cannot provide all services or modifications, the following accommodations may be supported:

Resource Room 

• If included in the student’s IESP, services are limited to one 40-minute period per day.

Testing Accommodations

• Extended time (1.5x or 2.0x) is available. Students begin exams in the classroom and may continue in the Testing Center if additional time is needed.
  Students requiring exams to be read aloud will complete testing in the Testing Center.

Preferential Seating

• Students are expected to self-advocate with their teachers for seating needs.

Note-Taking Support

• Teachers do not provide copies of class notes. Students may be connected with a classmate for support.

Important Considerations

• The IESP or 504 Plan must not limit a student’s ability to follow school policies or complete all course requirements independently. This includes homework expectations.

• Modifications that alter curriculum requirements, including homework modifications, cannot be accommodated.

• General classroom practices already include checking for understanding; therefore, accommodations solely indicating “clarification” or “checking for understanding” are not considered additional supports.