54 Route 138

Somers, NY 10589

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Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School:
A Journey in Mind, Body, and Spirit

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INQUIRE TODAY, JOIN OUR CLASS OF 2028 & ATTEND OUR SPRING '24 OPEN HOUSE!

What a Kennedy Catholic Prep Education Can Do for You!

Our Process

Acceptance into Kennedy Catholic Prep and placement in either our Honors Pre-AP or Core Pre-AP programs is contingent on the TACH’s exam results and the applicant’s prior middle-school performance records

The process to be admitted into Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School as a freshman is as follows:

Step 1

Complete Inquiry Form HERE & Register to take the TACHS exam online at tachsinfo.com or via phone at 1-866-61TACHS (1-866-618-2247)

Step 2

Sit for the TACHS Exam on Friday, November 3rd, 2023 listing Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School (Code 311) as one of your choices.

(Priority given to applicants listing us as 1st Choice)

Step 3

Ensure middle school records from 6th, 7th & 8th grades are sent to Kennedy Catholic Prep by December 15th, 2023.

Step 4

Letters of acceptance are issued on January 17th, 2024.

Class of 2028: Important Application Reminders & Information

The process to be admitted to Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School as a freshman is as follows:

  • Recommend all applicants participate in our Gael for a Day Program
  • Recommend applicant attend one of our two Open Houses in October 2023
  • Register to take the TACHS entrance exam on Friday, November 3, 2023. Registration opens on Monday, August 21, 2023. (See below for more details)
  • Sit for the TACHS Exam on November 3, 2023, listing Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School (Code 311) as one of your 3 choices
  • Ensure Applicant Record Form (see below) includes 6th, 7th, and 8th grade academics and are sent directly to Kennedy Catholic from students’ middle school guidance department to the attention of the Admissions Department.
  • Acceptance into Kennedy Catholic and placement in either our Honors Program Pre-AP Program and/or our Core Pre-AP Program is contingent on the TACH’s exam results and the applicant’s prior middle-school performance records

 

The President John F. Kennedy Courage & Compassion Merit-Based Scholarship

  • Receipt of one of our four levels of this prestigious academic scholarship will be SOLEY based on an applicant’s level of achievement on the November 3, 2023 TACHS exam in comparison to the entire applicant pool applying to Kennedy for admission into the Class of 2028
  • TACHS results are sent directly to Kennedy Catholic in mid-December
  • Acceptance notifications to all applicants are issued on January 17, 2024 
  • See Calendar Timeline below on How to Become a Gael

How to Join the Class of 2028 Timeline

Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School
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  • 21
    Aug
    2023
    TACHS Registration Information

    Registration Opens on Monday, August 21, 2023


    Register online at tachsinfo.com or via phone at
    1-866-61TACHS (1-866-618-2247)

    List Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School* as one of your 3 high school choices (TACHS Code #311)

    * Priority is given to applicants listing us as their 1st Choice for consideration of our President John F. Kennedy Courage & Compassion Merit-Based Scholarship


    Registration Closes October 26, 2023


    Register HERE


    TACHS Pre-Test & Post-Test Information & FAQ's: Go to tachsinfo.com/faq

  • Sep/
    Oct
    2023
    Kennedy Catholic's ’Gael For a Day’

    Inquire Today, Be A Gael For A Day & Register for Open Houses

  • Sep/
    Oct
    2023
    Kennedy Catholic's TACHS Prep Thursdays

    Meeting Dates:
    Thursday September 21st, 2023
    Thursday September 28th, 2023
    Thursday October 5th, 2023
    Thursday October 12th, 2023
    Thursday October 19th, 2023
    Thursday October 26th, 2023

    Time:
    3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

    Cost:
    $275

    Register Here

     

  • 15 & 25
    Oct
    2023
    Open House Dates And Times

    Open House at Kennedy takes place on two days in October


    Sunday, October 15, 2023 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM


    Wednesday, October 25, 2023 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM


  • 28
    Oct
    2023
    Kennedy Catholic's TACHS Prep Super Saturday

    Meeting Date:
    Saturday October 28, 2023

    Time:
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Cost:
    $175

    Register Here

     

  • 3
    Nov
    2023
    TACHS Exam Day

    Date:
    Friday November, 3, 2023


    The Test will be Administered Remotely by the Archdiocese of NY

     

  • 17
    Jan
    2024
    Acceptance Notices

    Acceptance notifications to all applicants are issued on Wednesday, January 17, 2024

  • 18
    Jan
    2024
    Missed the TACHS? Your 8th Grader Can Still Apply!

    Register HERE for a Test Taking Thursday

  • 1
    Feb
    2024
    Meet and Greet – Accepted Students' Night

    Date:
    Thursday, February 1, 2024
    7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

  • Feb
    2024
    Class of 2028 FACTS Application Response & FACTS Enrollment Begins
  • 3
    Jun
    2024
    Class of 2028 Welcome BBQ
    Date:
    Monday, June 3, 2024 * (Date Subject to Change)
    Full Event Itinerary with times will be emailed in early May ‘24

    You have completed everything that you need to do to become a Gael. Now let’s take some time to really get to know one another! 

  • 21
    Aug
    2023
    TACHS Registration Information

    Registration Opens on Monday, August 21, 2023


    Register online at tachsinfo.com or via phone at
    1-866-61TACHS (1-866-618-2247)

  • Sep/
    Oct
    2023
    ’Gael For a Day’

    Inquire Today, Be A Gael For A Day & Register for Open Houses

  • Sep/
    Oct
    2023
    TACHS Prep Thursdays

    Meeting Dates:
    Thurs, Sep 21st, 2023
    Thurs, Sept 28th, 2023
    Thurs, Oct 5th, 2023
    Thurs, Oct 12th, 2023
    Thurs, Oct 19th, 2023
    Thurs, Oct 26th, 2023

    Time:
    3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

    Cost:
    $275

    Register Here

     

  • 15 & 25
    Oct
    2023
    Open House Dates and Times

    Open House at Kennedy takes place on two days in October


    Sunday, October 15, 2023 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM


    Wednesday, October 25, 2023 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM


  • 28
    Oct
    2023
    TACHS Prep Super Saturday

    Meeting Date:
    Saturday October 28, 2023

    Time:
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Cost:
    $175

    Register Here

     

  • 3
    Nov
    2023
    TACHS Exam Day

    Date:
    Friday November, 3, 2023


    The Test will be Administered Remotely by the Archdiocese of NY

     

  • 17
    Jan
    2024
    Acceptance Notices

    Acceptance notifications to all applicants are issued on Wednesday, January 17, 2024

  • 18
    Jan
    2024
    Missed the TACHS? Your 8th Grader Can Still Apply!

    Register HERE for a Test Taking Thursday

  • 1
    Feb
    2024
    Meet and Greet – Accepted Students' Night

    Date:
    Thursday, February 1, 2024
    7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

  • Feb
    2024
    Class of 2028 FACTS Application Response & FACTS Enrollment Begins
  • 3
    Jun
    2024
    Class of 2028 Welcome BBQ
    Date:
    Monday, June 3, 2024 * (Date Subject to Change)
    Full Event Itinerary with times will be emailed in early May ‘24

    You have completed everything that you need to do to become a Gael. Now let’s take some time to really get to know one another! 

It’s Not Too Late To Join The Class of 2025

If you missed the TACHS exam in November, it’s not too late to join the Class of 2025 at Kennedy Catholic. Fill out this form and our Enrollment Administrator at Kennedy Catholic will get back to you to start the next steps.
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Financial Information

Tuition for the 2023-2024 school year is $10,175, payable directly to FACTS (A Nelnet Company) along with all other academic related fees.  Please be advised that the Tuition, General School Fee, Registration Fee, iPad Fee, Student Activity Fees, AP Fee and FACTS tuition account set up fee are payable online through FACTS Tuition Management Company.  For more information about your payment account, please use the link above to visit FACTS.

Information for International and Transfer Students

International Students
Transfer Students

The school is working with the following partners for international admissions:

  • AIEP
  • Cambridge Network
  • Ivy International
  • NIESL
  • Three W International

Transfer students are accepted in their 9th, 10th, or 11th year. If a student is interested in transferring into Kennedy Catholic Prep he/she should make an appointment to meet with Mr. Brian Bruder by emailing him at [email protected]

To start your transfer, click HERE to fill out our FACTS Inquiry Form

Real College Credits

St. John’s University College Advantage Program

High School faculty credentials and course syllabi are approved by University Department Chairpersons.Seniors must have a minimum average of 80% (Juniors = 85%) and a combined math and critical reading SAT score of 1000. Students may enroll in up to 9 credits per semester. Tuition is $250 / semester course, and credit is transferable to many other institutions with a “C” or better in the course. (Students who enroll in St. John’s University receive a $2,000 tuition grant for each of the four years of their undergraduate study.) Currently eight courses are offered, and one is pending.

 

Iona College Link Program

Faculty credentials and course syllabi are approved by Iona College’s Department Chairpersons. Currently two Social Studies courses are offered for college credit, and another is pending.

 

SUNY Albany Link Program

Info coming soon