Admissions
Important Dates & Information for 8th Graders
Class of 2028: How to Become a Freshman at DCHS
Important Dates/Information for 8th Graders
*First step:
*First step:
Create an account in OnCampus and fill out the DCHS Application Form in your 8th grader’s checklist.
If you are new to DCHS and need the invite email to create your account, please contact admissions@dowlingcatholic.org.
If you are a current parent, you just need to login and then select your child’s name.
Please email admissions@dowlingcatholic.org with questions.
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
Attend the Dowling Catholic football game vs. Sioux City North at Valley Stadium at 7:00 pm. All 8th graders get in free with the postcard that will be mailed or by showing their 8th grade student ID card.
Sunday, Oct. 28, 2023
Attend the 61st Annual Pancake Breakfast at the Varied Industries Building between 7:30 am and 12:00 pm. All 8th grade students get in free with their 8th grade student ID card.
Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023
Bring the whole family to Dowling Catholic’s Open House anytime between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.
*Student Ambassadors will be giving tours
* Meet teachers, coaches, and moderators
*Play games and win prizes
*Listen to the choirs and bands
Application deadlines
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November 15, 2023 - Students from Regional Parochial Schools
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December 15, 2023 - Members of our Regional Catholic Parishes
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December 31, 2023 - Students from public schools and other private schools
Applicants can expect to receive notification on their application between November 15 and December 31, 2023. The next step for students who are accepted will be to take the Placement Test.
January 6 or January 13, 2024
All accepted 8th graders take the DCHS Placement Test from 8:30 am to 12:15 pm AT Dowling Catholic on their designated date(see below).
This is not an admissions test but rather a test to help place the students in the classes that will best help them to be successful!
More information will be sent in early December.
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January 6th, 2024
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January 13, 2024
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Christ the King
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St. Francis
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Holy Family
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St. Joseph
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Holy Trinity
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St. Luke
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Sacred Heart
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St. Patrick
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St. Anthony
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St. Pius
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St. Augustin
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St. Theresa
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All other schools
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February 5, 2024
Accepted 8th graders and at least one parent will attend Freshman Registration in the morning. Dr. Arnold will speak, students will register for their classes and meet their counselor.
Time to be determined and will be communicated to you in early January.
Tuition Assistance
Applications to apply for tuition assistance will be available at Freshman Registration on Feb. 5th.
Get Involved
Throughout your 8th grade year, we hope that you will attend many DCHS activities like a sporting event, a camp, one of our drama productions, etc.
**We look forward to working with you through this process. Please reach out if you have any questions**
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