Welcome to Holy Name, Class of 2026!
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Congratulations to our newest members of the Holy Name Family!
The below sections will walk you through how to complete the items on the first and second checklist.
In the coming months, we will provide you with more upcoming events, additional lists, and information.
Please continue to check your inbox and this webpage to stay up-to-date!
Questions? We are here to help!
Rachel Shurtleff '09, Director of Admissions - rshurtleff@holynamehs.com
Joey Keleman, Associate Director of Admissions - jkeleman@holynamehs.com
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What's Next Checklist #1
- Welcome Meeting
- Final Forms
- Registration Fee
- Registration Appointment
- Math Placement
- World Language Placement
- Placement Exam - If your student has not yet tested
- Class of 2026 Group Picture
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FinalForms is Holy Name's online forms and data management service. To begin registering your student at Holy Name, you must create an account as soon as possible.
Please register at https://holynameparmaheights-oh.finalforms.com/ and follow the prompts to create your account, create your student's account, and sign your forms.
We are asking that the first 3 form sections be completed by Wednesday, February 23. These sections are: Contact Information, Demographic Information, and Additional New Student Information. In order to register for classes at your student's guidance counselor appointment, these must be completed.
Please reference the following documents for further instruction (included in your acceptance package):
FinalForms Introductory Letter
Parent Playbook - New Enrollment
*Note: If you have a current Holy Name student and are already using FinalForms, please do not create a new account. You will only need to 'add' your new student to an existing account.
**Note: Your student will receive a student account in August at Freshmen Orientation. Please do not worry about entering a student email at this time.
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To hold your seat in the Class of 2026, please pay the $200 non-refundable registration fee by Friday, April 8th, 2022.
If you would like to pay online with credit card , please click here - Online Fee Payment
If you prefer to pay with cash, check (made payable to Holy Name High School), or money order, you may mail the fee or drop off your payment during school hours.Holy Name High School
Attn:New Student Enrollment Fee
6000 Queens Highway
Parma Heights OH 44130*Note: Additional information regarding tuition and payment plans will be posted after the Welcome Meeting.
Questions? Contact Admissions at rshurtleff@holynamehs.com or jkeleman@holynamehs.com
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The next step in the enrollment process is to meet with your student's guidance counselor, who will lead you through all aspects of Freshman Registration. During the individual appointment, you will register for your freshman courses and discuss your transition into high school. Remember, you will have the same counselor for the next four years. They are very excited to meet you and your family!
More information regarding the appointment will be covered at the Welcome Meeting on Thursday, February 24th.
Our counselors will be available on the following dates for 20 minute time slots: Wednesday, March 2nd, Wednesday March 3rd, Wednesday March 9th, and Thursday March 10th. Please sign up with the guidance counselor that your student is assigned to:
Student's last name beginning with A-G - Mrs. Beth Ritt - britt@holynamehs.com - Sign Up Here!
Student's last name beginning with H-N - Ms. Rebecca Williams - rwilliams@holynamehs.com - Sign Up Here!
Student's last name beginning with O-Z - Mr. Michael Kelley - mkelley@holynamehs.com - Sign Up Here!
*Note: You will not be able to register for classes if you do not complete the steps under the Final Forms tab.
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Due to the inconsistency of the past two school years, we will be requiring that all incoming students take a math placement exam. This exam will not be graded, but will be used as an additional reference for our math department. Holy Name offers multiple levels of freshman math. We strive to properly place your student so they have the best opportunity to succeed.
We will be offering tests the following dates at Holy Name High School:
- Saturday, April 2nd - 9:00 - 10:00 am
- Thursday, April 7th - 5:00 - 6:00 pm
If you would like to sign up now, you can do so here - Math Exam Registration
More information regarding the exam will be discussed at the Welcome Meeting.
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If your student took a high school accredited world language class everyday during their 8th grade year, Holy Name will transcript the class and place your student appropriately. To confirm your child's placement, they may be asked to take a foreign language placement exam.
If your student took world language on a weekly basis in grade school and would like to place into a 2nd year world language class at Holy Name, they must take a world language placement exam.
All world language placement exams will be administered after your family's registration appointment with their counselor.
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If your student has yet to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT), they must register to take a make-up exam on Thursday, March 31st at 5:00pm. All accepted students are required to have a test on file.
Register Here!
Details to follow.
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Scholarship Opportunities
- Additional Holy Name Scholarships
- Cleveland Scholarship
- EdChoice/EdChoice Expansion Scholarship
- External Scholarships
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Below are the scholarships with a brief description available to the Class of 2026. To apply, please click on each link (the bolded name of the scholarship) for more information. Applications are due on Monday, March 28th. Recipients will be announced in mid-April.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Joey Keleman at 440-886-0300 ext. 116 or jkeleman@holynamehs.com, or Mrs. Rachel Shurtleff at 440-886-0300 ext. 100 or rshurtleff@holynamehs.com.
Shamrock Scholarship - Due to a generous benefactor, this scholarship will be awarded to thirteen (13) students who have been accepted into the Holy Name High School Class of 2026. The conduct, academics, service, and financial need of each applicant will be considered. A FACTS financial aid application must be filed to determine financial need. Any extenuating financial information not noted on the FACTS form may be noted on this scholarship application. Thirteen (13) renewable $1,500 scholarships will be awarded. The award will be renewed each of the following years (Sophomore, Junior, Senior) for $1,500. Renewal of the scholarship will be based on yearly academic progress – 2.5 GPA or better, exemplary conduct, and continued school involvement beyond the classroom.
Bernard & Anna Kilcoyne Scholarship - This scholarship was established in 1989 in honor of Bernard and Anna Kilcoyne. Grants will be awarded in the following priority: First, to the direct descendants of Bernard and Anna Kilcoyne, and second, to four non-family members, one each in grades nine, ten, eleven and twelve at Holy Name High School. The number of $500 scholarships awarded varies from year to year. All scholarships are renewable, and will be used for the following academic year.
Ciolek Educational Fund - The purpose of the Ciolek Educational Fund is to provide family members of the Donors (and certain other grantees) with funds to obtain an education at Holy Name High School, St. Mary’s Prep School in Orchard Lake, Michigan, or any approved Catholic high school in the State of Ohio. Applicants must be current eighth graders who will be incoming freshmen at Holy Name during the following school year. One (1) $1,500 renewable scholarship is awarded per class. All scholarships will be used for the following academic year.
Class of ’57 Scholarship - Patrons of the class of 1957, who came from many Catholic elementary schools, including Holy Name Elementary, established the Class of 1957 Scholarship Fund on September 16, 2007 during their 50th reunion, under the coordination of Joseph F. ’57 and Elaine M. Swyt. It is their intention through this fund to proclaim their faith to Holy Name by offering financial support to deserving students, so that they can carry on its rich tradition and spirit. Applicants must be current eighth graders at Catholic grade schools who will be incoming freshmen at Holy Name during the following school year. One (1) $1,000 non-renewable scholarship is awarded per class.
Eugene T. Krakowiak Scholarship - From 1968 until 1996, Eugene T. Krakowiak served as the principal of Holy Name High School. During his tenure, he inspired the faculty, staff, and students of Holy Name to work hard, value others, and most importantly, to live their faith. The Eugene T. Krakowiak Scholarship was established in his honor, with the ETK Golf Classic held each year to ensure these grants can be awarded annually. Although “Mr. K” passed away in 2012, his legacy lives on in those whose lives he impacted, and hopefully will continue to do so in the future Namers who will benefit from this scholarship. Applicants must be current eighth graders who will be incoming freshmen at Holy Name during the following school year. Four (4) $1,000 renewable scholarships will be awarded to four 8th grade students who are currently attending Catholic grade schools. This scholarship will be awarded to each recipient for their four years at Holy Name High School providing the student remains in acceptable academic and disciplinary standing as determined by the selection committee.
Thomas P. Talty ’30 Scholarship - This scholarship was established in memory of Thomas P. Talty, a 1930 graduate of Holy Name. The amount of scholarships awarded per class, as well as the award amount, will vary from year to year.
Richard Koenig Memorial Scholarship - Established in 2016, the Richard Koenig Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Rick Koenig, who passed away in 2015. Rick was a loving husband to his wife, Deidre (Dee Dee) Maloney ’81 Koenig, and a devoted father to his three children, Ricky ’05, Ryan ’10 and Rachael ’14. He loved watching and cheering on his children and their teammates as they competed in wrestling, football and volleyball for the Green Wave. Rick epitomized what it means to be a ‘family man,’ and will forever be remembered for the love and respect he had for all those who were lucky to call him a friend. Applicants must be current eighth graders who will be incoming freshmen at Holy Name during the following school year. Two (1) $1,000 non-renewable scholarships are awarded per class.
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Holy Name High School accepts the Cleveland Scholarship Program (CSP). Provided through the Ohio Department of Education, this Program gives students living within the boundaries of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District the opportunity to attend private schools at a discounted rate. The high schools chosen for attendance must be located in Cleveland, or located in a district adjacent to Cleveland. Holy Name qualifies as it is located in the Parma City School District, which is adjacent to Cleveland. For high school students, the maximum scholarship amount awarded through the Cleveland Scholarship Program is $7,500. Families are then responsible for paying the remainder of the tuition balance.
If you currently are a Cleveland Scholarship Program recipient, you must fill out the Renewal Form. After filling out this form, email the completed form, as well as a copy of a current utility bill (no more than two months old and with a service address displayed) and a copy of your student’s birth certificate, to statescholarships@holynamehs.com.
If you live in the city of Cleveland, but are not currently utilizing the Cleveland Scholarship Program, we encourage you to apply. You must fill out the Request Form. After filling out this form, email the completed form, as well as a copy of a current utility bill (acceptable forms to prove residency can be found here; keep in mind it should be no more than two months old and with a service address displayed) and a copy of your student’s birth certificate, to statescholarships@holynamehs.com.
If you have any questions, please reference the Cleveland Scholarship Program FAQ, or visit the Cleveland Scholarship Program website for more details.
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There are two EdChoice Scholarships: Traditional and Expansion. Please note that these scholarships are controlled by the state. Holy Name is here to submit your application but is not involved in the selection or distribution of the funds.
EdChoice Traditional Scholarships
Students who are assigned to certain public high schools are eligible to apply for a $7,500 EdChoice Traditional Scholarship. The 2022-2023 list can be found here: 2022-2023 EdChoice Traditional Designated Public Schools List.
Please note that any current Holy Name student in grades 9-11 who received the EdChoice Traditional Scholarship in a previous year (based on district of residence, i.e. Parma), is eligible to renew the EdChoice Traditional Scholarship in the following year.
To renew an EdChoice Traditional Scholarship, submit to the Holy Name Main Office a completed EdChoice Renewal Form and a current utility bill (acceptable bills to submit can be found here and must show both the billing and service address, while being no more than two months old). You may also submit by emailing the paperwork to statescholarships@holynamehs.com.
To request an EdChoice Traditional Scholarship, submit to the Holy Name Main Office a completed EdChoice Request Form, a current utility bill (acceptable bills to submit can be found here and must show both the billing and service address, while being no more than two months old), and a copy of your student's birth certificate (make sure the student’s name on their birth certificate matches the name written on the application). You may also submit by emailing the paperwork to statescholarships@holynamehs.com.Additionally, if you believe you would qualify for EdChoice Traditional – Low Income, please fill out the Income Verification Form, which will need to be submitted to the Ohio Department of Education. Traditional EdChoice Scholarship applicants qualify for low income status if income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Click here to view a chart that may help you determine your eligibility.
We strongly encourage you to fill the Income Verification Form out using the online portal. To learn how to access the Scholarship Income Verification System, view this Quick Guide for support.
Additional assistance can be found by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XiFre19K20&feature=youtu.be and reviewing this how-to guide on uploading documents.
If you are not able to upload your information online, you are still able to mail the Low Income Verification Form to the Ohio Department of Education. However, we do not recommend this option and encourage you to use the online portal if at all possible.
Families who qualify for EdChoice Traditional must pay the remaining tuition balance after the $7,500 scholarship is applied. However, families who have their income verified and qualify as EdChoice Traditional – Low Income do not have to pay the remaining tuition balance. Other HN associated fees will need to be paid.
EdChoice Expansion Scholarships
EdChoice Expansion is another possibility for Holy Name students who do not live in the city of Cleveland, and who are not assigned to a public high school designated on the EdChoice Traditional List. EdChoice Expansion is based on gross family income.
Families are eligible to apply for the EdChoice – Expansion Scholarship if the family household income is at or below 250 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Here are the EdChoice Expansion Income Guidelines.Those families whose household gross income is between 201-250 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines are eligible to receive a $7,500 EdChoice Scholarship, but must pay the remaining tuition balance. EdChoice Expansion recipients that have a household gross income of 200 percent or lower qualify for low-income, and Holy Name cannot charge the remaining tuition balance (other fees are required to be paid to Holy Name).
To renew an EdChoice Expansion Scholarship, submit to the Holy Name Main Office a completed EdChoice Renewal Form and a current utility bill (acceptable bills to submit can be found here and must show both the billing and service address, and must have been issued in the last two months). You may also submit by emailing the paperwork to statescholarships@holynamehs.com.
EdChoice Expansion renewal recipients do not have to pay the remaining tuition balance after the $7,500 scholarship is applied, as long as the family income is once again at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. If your income status has changed since last year, the EdChoice Scholarship award and tuition obligation amount may change.
To request an EdChoice Expansion Scholarship, submit to the Holy Name Main Office a completed EdChoice Request Form, a current utility bill (acceptable bills to submit can be found here and must show both the billing and service address, and must have been issued in the last two months), and a copy of your student's birth certificate (make sure the student’s name on their birth certificate matches the name written on the application). You may also submit by emailing the paperwork to statescholarships@holynamehs.com.All who submit EdChoice Expansion Renewals and Requests must also fill out the Income Verification Form, which will need to be submitted to the Ohio Department of Education.
We strongly encourage you to fill the Income Verification Form out using the online portal. To learn how to access the Scholarship Income Verification System, view this Quick Guide for support.
Additional assistance can be found by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XiFre19K20&feature=youtu.be and reviewing this how-to guide on uploading documents.
If you are not able to upload your information online, you are still able to mail the Low Income Verification Form to the Ohio Department of Education. However, we do not recommend this option and encourage you to use the online portal if at all possible.
If you have any questions, please visit the EdChoice Scholarship Program website for more details.
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More information coming soon - stay tuned!
