Nazareth Schools Rochester NY

School day	7:55 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Extended Care Program	Afternoon, 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Dress code	All students are required to wear the school uniform that identifies them as part of our community of learning. Details are available in the school office.
Religion	Students of all faiths are welcome; typically the student body is 50 percent Catholic and 50 percent non-Catholic. Religion classes include Bible study and comparative religion, with a strong emphasis on reflection and demonstrating Gospel values.
Transportation	Monroe County school districts (including Rochester City Schools) provide bus transportation to Nazareth Hall Middle School within 15 miles. Admissions office 585.647.8704
Financial aid	Limited financial aid is available for qualified students in need.
Fundraising	Parents are expected to participate in fund-raising activities similar to most public and other Catholic schools.
Standardized Tests	All 8th-graders take New York state – mandated English language arts, math, social studies and science exams. Advanced students take Regents Math A, Regents Living Environment and Spanish Proficiency exams for advance high-school credit.
Tuition	Comparable to other Catholic schools for most families. It can be paid in annual lump sum, monthly bank draft or credit card (11 months). Collection is managed by a tuition-management firm; rates are available in the office.

Admissions Timeline
9/08-6/09	Plan a Visit /Take A Tour
9/08-6/09	Shadow a Student
10/23 6:30pm	Open House
10/08-1/09	Submit Applications
11/15/08 8:15am - 12:00pm	Placement Exam: (7^th& 8^th Grade optional)
12/6/08 8:15am - 12:00pm	Placement Exam: (7^th& 8^th Grade optional)
2/1/09	Acceptance Letters Mailed
2/26/09 4-7pm	Registration
3/26/09 6:30pm	Spring Open House

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