Union Catholic was buzzing with over 300 students taking the High School Entrance Test (COOP) this past Friday. Union Catholic was one of the many testing sights throughout the Diocese of Newark with over 6,700 eighth graders taking the test this year. Big Brothers and Sisters were on hand to help 8th graders find their classrooms and to help give out snacks at break time. It was great to see how many students recognized each other after being here for Freshman For A Day! It was great to see many alumnae here dropping off the next generation ready for Union Catholic - the legacy continues! It was also nice to hear that many of our prospective parents have enjoyed reading the blogs on our website.
Eighth grade is an exciting time. So many students have traveled through their grammar or middle school with the same group of friends - over the years they become like family. Now as they take this high school entrance test the realization of having to make a high school choice comes one step closer. The friends they have traveled with for all these years may go in different directions. So how does an eighth grader make that choice? I believe that the majority of eighth graders today have a good idea of what their goals are and what they hope to gain from their high school experience. So Class of 2011, your high school test is done - you are another step closer to high school, now what?? Visit your choices - come see us, talk to our students, visit a sporting event - let us show you what UC has to offer you spiritually, academically & socially.
If you’ve missed the high school entrance test, there is a make-up this Saturday, November 18th at Union Catholic - feel free to call for more information!
