Admissions Process

Welcome to The Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School.

This is your school.

We are a private Catholic school located in greater Richmond Virginia.

The BSH admissions process begins by getting to know your family and each student applicant personally. Our goal is to offer a streamlined process, while gathering the required information.

START with a visit to our campus to get the best idea of what life is like at BSH. We encourage you to meet our faculty, interact with our students, and personally experience our one-of-a-kind school for your one-of-a-kind-student.

A checklist of steps that take place in the application process is included below. We look forward to working with your family!

Admissions decisions are based upon previous and current school records, personal interviews, and availability of openings. As a convenience to our applicant families, we use an online application and enrollment system.

 

Join Admissions Director Christina Dowdy for a video tour of our safe & spacious campus.

Please fill out an information form if you are interested in coming for a tour.

Information Form

 

 

 

 

 

BSH Admissions Process | What To Expect | A Checklist

  • Schedule an Admissions Visit.
    • Early Learners (2 Year Olds – 4 Year Olds): Contact the Director of Early Childhood at (804) 598-4211 x526
    • Lower (K-5) & Upper School (6-12): Contact the Director of Admissions at (804)598-4211
  • Submit the Online BSH Application (https://bshknights.org/admissions/apply-online/)
    • Early Learners (2 Year Olds – 4 Year Olds): Submit the BSH Application and $100 Application Fee.  Applications and fees are submitted per student seeking admission.
    • Lower (K-5) & Upper School (6-12):  Submit the BSH Application, $100 Application Fee and Transcript Release Form. Applications and fees are submitted per student seeking admission.
  • BSH will obtain official copies of student transcripts, records, and letters of recommendation through the ‘Transcript Release’ form. (Only applies to Lower, Middle  & Upper School applicants, not for Early Learners.)
  • Submit the BSH Family Enrollment Form and Enrollment Fee. The BSH Enrollment Form and Fee are submitted after the student has been notified of his/her acceptance.
  • Look for communication from BSH with information regarding your enrollment and tuition management.

International Students

The Catholic Church has always made every effort to welcome all nationalities into her community of faith. In order to further this effort, the Diocese of Richmond will endeavor to remain certified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to admit F-1 (Non-Immigrant) students. The F-1 (Non-Immigrant) student status applies to those who are in the United States for the purpose of attending school.

Additional Guidelines

  • Students must be five years of age by September 30th for admittance to Kindergarten.
  • To receive Active Parishioner status for tuition assistance, one must belong to a Catholic parish prior to acceptance and comply with the parish definition of an active member.
  • Prospective students seeking admission for the three year-old Preschool and four year-old Junior Kindergarten programs must be fully toilet-trained.
  • The Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School admits qualified students without regard to race, color, religion, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to the students at the school.

Admissions FAQ

2 year olds through 12th grade

Yes, Kindergarten and 1st graders will have an admissions assessment as part of the application process.

For 2nd through 12th grade applicants, all students will have a full shadow day on campus.   We look at current and past student records and transcripts, conduct personal interviews, and obtain feedback from the student’s former school.   If admissions assessments are necessary, we will communicate with each family.

Blessed Sacrament Huguenot offers rolling admissions. Applications are evaluated as they are received and can be submitted until such time that the class is full. Families that plan to apply for financial assistance are encouraged to apply for admission in the fall or winter, as deadlines to apply for aid begin in March.

Your child deserves a complete education. Blessed Sacrament Huguenot is the only co-ed Catholic School in the Richmond area that offers preschool through twelfth grade to children of all faiths. Our staff and administration are dedicated to the whole child—creating an atmosphere of academic, spiritual, physical, and social growth. Everything we do here at BSH is designed to graduate students who are goal-oriented, socially and morally responsible, and equipped with the skills to be successful in higher education and in life. We like to say we offer college prep from day 1.

Blessed Sacrament Huguenot is Middle States Association (MSA) accredited and the Diocese of Richmond is MSA accredited as a school system. MSA is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that conducts rigorous, on-site external reviews of Pre-K-12 schools and school systems to ensure that all learners realize their full potential. While their expertise is grounded in more than a hundred years of work in school accreditation, MSA is far from a typical accrediting agency. Their goal isn’t to certify that schools are good enough. Rather, their commitment is to help schools continually improve.

 

Families with children in grades Kindergarten through 12 are invited to apply for financial aid. The deadline for returning BSH families typically falls around March 1st for the next school year. Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed or considered. New families and business owners have until June of that year to apply. Financial aid is awarded based on financial need and is not guaranteed for every family that applies. Applicants can apply online at factsmgt.com

Our school hours are from 8:10 am to 2:45 pm.

Yes! We provide bus transportation for students in grades Kindergarten through 12. Our buses have stops in Goochland, Midlothian, the West End, and Chesterfield. Bus transportation fees are per family for the year.

No. While Blessed Sacrament Huguenot celebrates its Catholic tradition, our school welcomes students of all faiths. Our primary commitment is the education and celebration of each student the way that God made them. By fostering an environment of mutual respect and understanding, we are preparing our students to continually deepen their understanding of the larger world.

With an average class size of 14, we are able to provide our students with enrichment opportunities that give them the foundation necessary to complete an advanced studies track. From an early age, our students attend resource classes in STEAM, World Language, Art, Music, Library, and Physical Education.

In our Middle School, honors courses are offered in English and Mathematics in addition to our elective courses in Spanish, Latin, Geography, Model UN, Music, Reading Round Table, and We the People. In our High School, students can choose from a variety of honors and AP courses. With AP course offerings in Art, English, History, Mathematics, and Science, our students are well prepared for continuing their education at the collegiate level.

Yes! All of our JK-12 teachers are licensed through the state of Virginia.

We follow the curriculum that was written by the Office of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Richmond. For more information on our curriculum standards and guidelines, please visit http://www.richmonddiocese.org/catholiceducation/faculty-school-boards.

Yes! Our Kindergarten program is Monday through Friday from 8:10 am to 2:45 pm. Our Mighty Knights Before and After Care Program is also available for students in Kindergarten.

Yes! Our Mighty Knights Program is available from 7:00-8:00 am for morning care and from 2:45-5:30 pm for afternoon care for students in Early Childhood (3 year olds) through 6th grade.

At Blessed Sacrament Huguenot, we feel that each student deserves the opportunity to be a member of a team. With over 15 Varsity and Junior Varsity teams, our athletics program is an extension of our school’s mission and values as it benefits the whole person. Character building traits acquired through active participation in our athletics program serve the students on the field, in the classroom, and in life. Student athletes build confidence in their abilities as they learn the importance of teamwork, commitment, a strong work ethic, and respect for others.

Our Division IV program includes: Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, and Volleyball.

We offer a variety of extracurricular activities that range from leadership opportunities, to community service, to the fine arts. We encourage our students from a young age to participate in a variety of student organizations as a way of exploring and experiencing enriching opportunities that utilize the gifts and talents of every student so that they may grow as a lifelong learner.

After School Art Program, Basketball (5th), Volleyball (5th), Soccer (5th), Piano Lessons, Band (4th and 5th), and Cub Scouts.

Drama Club, Forensics, Latin Club, National Junior Honor Society, Science Club, Spanish Club, Student Ambassadors, Student Government, Virginia Junior Classical League, FIRST® Robotics, and all athletics sports.

Drama Club, Forensics, Latin Club, National Honor Society, National Latin Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Scholastic Bowl / Battle of the Brains, Science Club, Spanish Club, Student Ambassadors, Student Government, FIRST® Robotics, all athletic sports, and study abroad opportunities.

There is something for everyone at BSH and we look forward to your involvement! This is your school.

Application Fees

Application Fee Per Student
Early Learners/JK$70*
K-12th Grade$95*
*2023-24 school year only.
Enrollment Fee Per Family
Early Learners/JK$150*
K - 12th Grade$300*
*2023-24 school year only.

Tuition & Fees

Program# days / weekHalf Day
8am - Noon		School Day
8am - 2:45pm
2 Year Old3 Days$3,800$5,000
2 Year Old5 Days$5,700$7,500
3 Year Old3 Days$3,800$5,000
3 Year Old5 Days$5,700$7,500
Junior Kindergarten5 DaysN/A$7,900

 

Program2023-2024 TuitionActivity Fee*Technology Fee
Kindergarten$9,1000$55
1st Grade$10,2000$55
2nd - 5th Grade$11,0000$95
6th - 8th Grade$12,400$800$150
9th - 12th Grade $16,000$800$150

* covers cost of athletic experience, student clubs, activities and some school-wide and activities/social events; does not include field trips

FACTS Annual Fees

Tuition Management
Annually$10*
Semi-Annually$15*
Monthly$45*
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Application Fee$40*

*One time annual fee

Bus Transportation Per Family

Annual FeeOne-Way or Round Trip$2,800*
*2023-24 school year only.

Uniforms

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Multi~Child Discount

2 Children5% off the Higher Tuition
3 Children10% off the Highest Tuition
4 Children50% off the Highest Tuition

Required per Family Fees

Catholic Discount (To qualify, a baptismal certificate and letter of good standing must be on file.)

Early Learners$100
Kindergarten-5th grade$500
6th - 12th grades$750
-To qualify, a baptismal certificate & letter of good standing must be on file with the school.

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