Admissions Process
Incoming freshman are required to take a placement test, which helps the school administration and faculty to determine the appropriate level of courses for each student. This exam was held Friday, November 2, 2007 for the incoming class of 2012. Pius does not charge a fee to take the test. Test results are accepted from other Catholic high schools, although academic excellence scholarships are only offered to the top four students who test at Pius XI on the November date. Please contact Counseling Services if you missed this date and need to schedule an alternate date to take the test.

Transfer Process
Students transferring from other high schools are considered for enrollment on a case-by-case basis. Students wishing to transfer to Pius XI must submit a completed pre-admission form (available from Counseling Services), as well as transcripts and most recent report card from the current school. These materials are reviewed by both the director of guidance and dean of students, and the family is invited to interview with representatives from guidance and administrative departments. During the interview a determination is made for admittance. For information, contact Sue Linski at (414) 290-8145.


Admissions Timeline for Class of 2012

2007
September & October: Representatives from Pius visited select Catholic grade schools.
October 21: Prospective families are invited to attend our Open House, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
November 2: 8th Grade Placement Test; Contact Institutional Advancement to register for this date.
November 6 & December 11: Financial Aid Workshop 7 - 8 p.m. in the Pius XI Library Media Center. RSVP not needed
Before December 31: Test Results and Course Selection Materials are mailed home to those who have registered. Be sure to request information regarding specific Tuition Assistance Programs by contacting Chris Schulteis at (414) 290-8175.

2008
January 10 & February 18: Financial Aid Workshop 7 - 8 p.m. in the Pius XI Library Media Center. RSVP not needed.
January 18: Priority Enrollment Application Deadline
January 31: Course Selection Night for incoming freshmen who are enrolled.
February 1 - 20: Milwaukee Parental Choice Program Open Application period
February 16: English Scholarship Competition
February 25: Choice Program Random Selection Drawing
March 1: Performing Arts Scholarship Competition
March 5: Art Scholarship Competition
March 8: Science Scholarship Competition
March 14 : Financial Aid Application Deadline
March 15: Math Scholarship Competition

If you are interested in learning more about Pius XI, please contact Chris Schulteis at (414) 290-8175.