Welcome to Matignon High School a Jesuit-endorsed co-educational college prep school proudly serving metropolitan Boston and the northern suburbs since 1947!
On a bright September morning in 1947, Sister Magdalena, a Sister of Saint Joseph, called classes to order and Matignon High School began its tradition of excellence, providing the students of metropolitan Boston and the communities to the north a rigorous college preparatory education.
Since 1947 Matignon has proudly served the Greater Boston region as one of the Archdiocese’s premier co-educational Catholic schools. A school known for its academic rigor in the classroom and athletic prowess in the Catholic Central League, Matignon has a rich heritage and proud history. Over the course of close to six decades a lot has changed, but the love of learning and the proud traditions of the school remain the same. Perhaps its most significant shift since the cornerstone was laid in 1947 came in 2004 when Matignon became an independent Catholic high school. Under a new Board of Trustees, the majority of whom are Matignon Alumni. In December 2005 the Society of Jesus, The Jesuits, one of the oldest religious organizations in the world, endorsed Matignon High School and began an exciting partnership with the School. Without a doubt Matignon High School is forging ahead into a new era of faith-based education and service to the same Greater Boston communities it has proudly served for over 50 years! We are glad you are taking an interest in our great school.
You will find a rigorous academic program at Matignon High School. The academic program is designed to prepare all of our students for college. Reflecting our commitment to intellectual greatness and our ongoing quest to motivate lifelong learners, Matignon High School is pleased to offer not only college prep courses to its students, but we also offer a number of Honors level and Advanced Placement courses. As a small school with under 400 students, Matignon High School’s athletic opportunities are available to ALL students interested in participating in a sport. Just ask the five young men in our freshmen class skating on our varsity hockey team or the 3 freshmen that were on the Catholic Central Championship varsity soccer team this year how it feels to be playing varsity. At Matignon you will play a varsity sport if you would like that opportunity! With a variety of interesting and educational clubs, our extra-curricular program is unmatched. Perhaps our most noteworthy characteristic however is not necessarily found in the classroom or on the playing field, but instead can be found in our service to the neighborhood and in our community service programs throughout the region. Our Christian Community Service programs help to define what it is that makes Matignon High School a unique, strong and vibrant learning community.
If Matignon High School sounds like the kind of place where you would like to work and grow, explore this web site for all the information you need to get started. As you continue to investigate your options for the next four years, please feel free to contact us by phone at 617-876-1212, extension 11 or e-mail us at the Admissions Office.
We look forward to speaking with you.
Sincerely, Melissa Foley
The Admissions Process for Freshmen Candidates
Visit us during our Fall Open House Programs.
Students, teachers, coaches, extracurricular moderators, administrators, and parents will be available to discuss our programs and to answer any questions. Families will have the opportunity to take tours of the campus. Applications, test registration and financial aid information with also be available.
2009 Open Houses
Sunday, October 18th, 2009 1-3 pm
Wednesday, November 4th. 2009 6:30-8:30 pm
Register for the High School Entrance Exam.
Matignon High School requires that all students applying for admission to 9th grade submit the results from the Catholic High School Entrance Exam. Matignon High School is a testing center for the Catholic High School Entrance Exam, which takes place on Saturday November 14th 2009 8 am. The make-up exam takes place on Saturday, December 12th, 2009 8 am. Early registration is strongly recommended through the school where you plan to take the exam. There is a registration fee of $25.00 and scores may be sent to five different Catholic schools. Walk-in registration is available, but a seat cannot be guaranteed. Students must choose ONE test date.
Schedule a “Student-Shadow" visit.
Prospective students are welcome to spend a day with us during the school year. Each eighth grade student visitor will be “matched” with a current freshman, he/she will then spend the day in classes, and participating in any activities his/her guide does. The visitor should plan to be dropped at the school by 8 am and picked up after 2:30 pm. This program is offered from October through February. Contact Admissions for more information.
Complete an application.
Applications may be obtained by calling the Admissions Office or by accessing the Online Application at the link below. There is no application fee. All components of the application must be completed before it will be reviewed. Application deadline is December 26, 2009.
Decision letters will be mailed on February 1st, 2010
The Admissions Process for Transfer Students
Admissions Process for International Students
International Students may either apply online, by clicking here, or call the Admissions Office directly at 617-876-1212, ext. 35 and request an application to be sent to you. Please be aware that a completed application consists of the "Student Application," the "Transcript and Recommendation Form” and a copy of TOEFL scores. We will not consider any applications for admission until the folder is complete, no exceptions will be made.
- Matignon High School will accept and review applications from March through July each year for September admission. Mid-year International - transfers are not considered due to program continuity and timelines.
- As a rule, Matignon High School does not accept students wishing to transfer into their senior year unless the student has completed three years at another Catholic college preparatory school in the United States.
- International Student Tuition for the current 2008-2009 academic year is $11,000, US Dollars. We expect that this will increase when the Board of Trustees convenes for their spring meeting, more information on tuition will be released at that time.
- Matignon DOES NOT provide, participate in the location of, or recommend home stay and housing plans for International Students. Before Matignon will issue an I-20 Form, enabling the student to apply for a student-visa, proof of home stay must be presented to the Admissions Office and a guardian must come in to the school to sign guardianship papers.
Complete an Application
You can either apply online by clicking the link below or call the Admissions Office at 617-876-1212, extension 35 for an application. Please be aware that a completed application consists of the the "Student Application," the "Transcript Request Form," and a "Recommendation Form.” We will not set up an interview until all materials have been received.
Transfer Policies
Matignon High School does not accept students wishing to transfer into their senior year unless the student has completed three years at a Catholic high school and is new to the Boston area.
Matignon High School does not generally recommend that students transfer to Matignon High School with the intention of repeating a grade, however on occasion, the Admissions Office may require this as part of the acceptance offer.
Athlete Transfer Students
Also, please keep in mind, if the transfer applicant is a varsity athlete, he/she may need to obtain a waiver from the MIAA. Matignon High School cannot guarantee that an eligibility waiver will be granted. As an academic institution we expect that all our students choose to enroll for the academic program first, and our co-curricular programs secondary to that decision. Eligibility waivers cannot and will not be pursued until the student has been accepted and enrolled.
Transfer Application Deadline
Matignon High School will accept and review applications from March through July each year for September admission. Mid-year transfers will be reviewed, but placement is not guaranteed.
High School Entrance Exam Registration
- The Catholic High School Entrance Exam will be administered on:
- Saturday, November 14th 2009. The test will begin at 8:00 AM.
- Test takers should plan to arrive at Matignon High School no later than 7:30 AM.
- A make-up exam (for those who are ill or unable to take the first exam) will be administered on:
- Saturday, December 12th, 2009 at 8:00 AM, again please plan to arrive no later than 7:30 am.
- You may take the exam at any testing location (most Catholic high schools in the area offer the exam), but please be sure scores are forwarded to Matignon High School (code #17) if you are planning to apply to Matignon High School.
- Students should register by November 3, 2009.
- October is test registration month!
- Please do not register prior to October 1, 2009.
Tuition and Financial Aid Information
Tuition
- The Matignon High School tuition for the 2009-2010 Academic Year is $7,700.
Financial Aid
A significant amount of financial aid is granted annually to ensure that students who would benefit from and contribute to the Matignon High School community are able to attend.
- Applications for financial aid are distributed to those students who have submitted an enrollment deposit.
- These forms must be completed and filed with FACTS no later than January 15th.
- The level of financial aid is based on the specific needs of each family.
FACTS
Matignon High School uses the FACTS tuition management program to determine financial need. The most efficient way for families to apply is by using the online service. Please click on the link below to be connected to the FACTS website. You may also request a paper application by e-mailing your request to our Business Manager. www.factstuitionaid.com
Admissions Timeline and Important Dates
Matignon Open Houses
- Sunday, October 18th, 2009 1-3 pm
- Wednesday, November 4th. 2009 6:30-8:30 pm
Entrance Exam
- Saturday, November 14, 2009, 8:00 am
- Saturday, December 12, 2008, 8:00 am
School Visits
- Contact Admissions Office throughout the fall term to arrange a tour and visit
- Transfer Students will be interviewed from March through the summer. Call the Admissions Office to schedule an interview 617-876-1212 ext. 11
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