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Welcome to the Bishop Loughlin family! Inside this packet, you’ll find everything you need to prepare for your first day of school. We can’t wait to see you shine!
Meet Our Admissions Team
Office: 718-857-2700 x2246
Email: jmckenna@blmhs org
Office: 718-857-2700 x2265
Email: ahallett@blmhs org
Office: 718-857-2700 x2248
Email: tgilreath @blmhs org
Our Admissions Team is here to guide you every step of the way, from your first inquiry to your first day on campus. Whether you're exploring our vibrant community for the first time or finalizing your enrollment, we're committed to making your journey smooth and welcoming Come connect with us and learn how Loughlin can become your home for academic sucess and personal growth!
Josephine McKenna '90 P '28 Antonio Hallett ’14 Taheerah Gilreath
Registration: Registration is ongoing beginning January 15, 2025, by appointment.
• To schedule your registration appointment, please reach out to our Admissions Team at 718-857-2700 ext. 1 or email us at admission@blmhs.org.
Tuition Billing: Payments are due on the 1st of the month from July 2025 through May 2026.
• Tuition billing is done through Plus Portals only. Tuition bills will not be mailed out.
• Every family must create an account on plus portals. Details and instructions on creating your family’s Plus Portal account will be emailed to you.
Schedule of Payments- Total Cost: $12,490.00
Due at Registration $550.00 – must be paid upon registration ($250 is a non-refundable registration fee)
July 1st $835.45 - $1135.45 minus $300 tuition deposit (included in $550 registration fee) August 1st –May 1st $1135.45
All incoming freshmen and transfer students are required to pay a one-time fee of $550 upon registration.
Registration Fee: The $550.00 registration fee must be paid through our website at www.loughlin.org/register If you want to make your payment online, you MUST contact the Admissions Office to complete your registration.
Registration Refund Policy: If you withdraw before March 15, 2025, you will receive a $300 refund. There is no refund for anyone who registers or withdraws after March 15, 2025.
Financial Aid Program: Financial aid is generously funded by donations from the alumni of Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School, and St. Augustine High School. Qualified recipients may receive awards ranging from $600 to $1,500, which are applied as monthly deductions from the annual tuition starting in August.
How to apply for Financial Aid:
• You must be a registered student to apply for financial aid. Bishop Loughlin’s school code is 1684.
• Applicants must fill out an online application at www.solutionsbysss.com/parents
• Submit a copy of your income tax forms: 2024 W-2, 2024 Federal Income Tax (1040) and/or proof of income. If you don’t have 2024’s information, submit tax returns/proof of income for 2023.
• Deadlines: The online application and supporting documents must be submitted by May 1, 2025. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Applications received after May 1, 2025, will not be considered.
• For questions on financial aid, please contact Ms. Fran Stackpole at 718-857-2700 x 2205 or via email at fstackpole@blmhs.org.
RegentsTakenInJuniorHighSchool
IfanincomingfreshmantooktheAlgebra1regentsineighthgrade,heorshemustpresent anofficialtranscriptshowingthedateandscoreoftheexam Thisneedstobedonebefore thefirstweekofclassesinSeptember.Ifthestudentscoredmastery(85%orhigher)onthe exam,thenthestudentwillbeplacedinGeometry.Ifthescoreisbelowmastery,thenthe studentwillbeplacedinAlgebra.AstrongfoundationinAlgebraisessentialforsuccessin highermathematics.ThestudenttakingAlgebrawilltaketheregentsinJuneoffreshmen yearsincetheregentsalsoservesasthestudent’sfinalexamforthecourse.
IfastudentpassedtheLivingEnvironmentregentsineighthgrade,anofficialtranscript showingthedateandscoreneedstobepresentedbeforethefirstweekofclassesin September.ThestudentwillbeplacedinChemistry.
IfEnglishand/orUSHistoryregentsaretakeninjuniorhighschool,regardlessofthescore oneitheroftheexams,studentswillberequiredtotaketheregentsinthosecoursesatthe appropriatetimeineleventhgrade Theregentsgradealsoservesasthefinalexamforthe coursegrade. Wetakeourcollegereadyresponsibilityveryseriouslyandweappreciateyour understandingoftheseimportantguidelines.
IEP POLICY
Parents must understand that we have no Special Education personnel or resources at Bishop Loughlin. For ninth grade students that need remediation we offer Reading Workshop and Introduction to Algebra. While these are not designed for special education, they are meant to be helpful to students who need to reach grade level competency.
Students must be able to compete in a mainstream classroom.
Extra time is only allowed on regents exams if extra time is specified in the IEP.
Classroom exams and mid-term and final exams cannot be accommodated.
Students must be able to pass the five required regents exams to graduate with a NYS Regents Diploma: Algebra, Living Environment, Global History, English and US History.
718-857-2700
SchoolUniform
TheappearanceofallBishopLoughlinstudents’restsonthephilosophythatasmembersof aCatholicschool,studentshowrespectforthemselvesandtheirworkplacebybeing appropriatelydressed.Schoolattireshoulddemonstratethatstudentshaveasenseof personaldignity,modestyanddecorum.Studentsareexpectedtoweartheuniform correctlyandproudly.Studentsshouldbeinfulluniformwhentheyentertheschool buildinginthemorningandwhentheyleavefortheschoolday.Thismeanspropershoes, shirttuckedandsweateretc.Studentsaretoremaininuniformthroughouttheday.All uniformscanbepurchasedatIdealDepartmentorCampusMinistry.Studentsmustwear thefollowing:
•WhiteOxfordLoughlinShirtlongsleeve/shortsleeve
•LoughlinCrewneckSweatshirt(Black,Gray,PurpleorWhite)
•NavycardiganorFleece
•NavyPants/SkirtorKhakiPants/Skirt
•SOLIDBlackSneakersorShoes
IDEALUniform1816FlatbushAvenue,BrooklynNY11210. AnyquestionsorconcernspleasecalltheDeansOffice,718-857-2700ext.2214
Incoming Freshmen Summer Reading List 2025
All incoming ninth graders are required to read two (2) books over the course of the summer An in-class essay exam will be administered in September. Each student is encouraged to bring one 3x5 index card with handwritten notes for each book to use during that assessment No other notes will be permitted
I MANDATORY READING
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne is required to be read by all students
II SECOND MANDATORY ASSIGNMENT ~ CHOOSE EITHER:
Slam by Walter Dean Myers OR
A Girl Named Digit by Annabel Monaghan
Remember, for each book you read, prepare one 3x5 index card of notes (title, author, pertinent facts) which you will be permitted to use during the in-class essay assessment
The following books are recommended You may receive extra-credit for reading any of these (or any age-appropriate book of your choice) and completing a book report for each one you read. Each book report must include:
title and author 1.
a brief summary (one-two paragraphs) of the plot or narrative 2
a detailed description (one paragraph) of two main characters 3.
a detailed description (one-two paragraphs) of one specific event in the book that you found particularly memorable or interesting 4
King’s Cage (current trends) by V Aveyard
Flame in the Mist (fantasy/science fiction) by R. Ahdieh
The Best We Could Do (graphic novel) by T Bui
Overturned (mystery) by L Giles
Code Girl: Gaming, Going Viral, and Getting it Done (non-fiction) by A Gonzales Exoplanets: Worlds Beyond Our Solar System (non-fiction) by K L Kenney
A Season of Daring (sports) by E.E. White
Bishop Loughlin Campus Ministry
Community Service At Loughlin
As Campus Minister, I would like to welcome you to Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Your teenager has chosen to attend one of the finest high schools in the country. Bishop Loughlin will provide your teen with opportunities to be successful academically, socially, and spiritually, along with the support that every teen needs to deal with the many challenges that will arise throughout their high school years. I am proud to say that I work at Bishop Loughlin.
When current students and alumni are asked about their Loughlin experience, the most common word used is “family”. Today, I welcome you to our family. Here at 357 Clermont, we believe that family extends beyond our walls As such, we require every freshman to dedicate a minimum of ten hours of their own time to complete community service each year. Students are asked to find their own community service site. They may volunteer at their church, their elementary or junior high school, a local nursing home, a soup kitchen, or any other facility that needs volunteers. The minimum commitment of ten hours can be spread throughout the course of the year.
In September, each student will be given a community service form to be completed and returned to me. Service is an important part of who we are at Loughlin, and we look forward to sharing this experience with you and your teenager In the words of a true servant leader, Martin Luther King, Jr , “Everybody can be great…because anybody can serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”
Once again, welcome to the Bishop Loughlin family! If you have any questions about our community service program, please feel free to call me at 718-857-2700 Ext. 2247. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mike Foley Campus Minister
Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve
REQUIRED NYS SCHOOL HEALTH EXAMINATION FORM
TO BE COMPLETED BY PRIVATE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER OR SCHOOL MEDICAL DIRECTOR IF AN AREA IS NOT ASSESSED INDICATE NOT DONE
Note: NYSED requires a physical exam for new entrants and students in Grades Pre-K or K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11; annually for interscholastic sports; and working papers as needed; or as required by the Committee on Special Education (CSE) or Committee on Pre-School Special education (CPSE).
Name
School:
Allergies ☐ No
☐ Yes, indicate type Type:
Asthma ☐ No
Yes, indicate type
Seizures
STUDENT INFORMATION
HEALTH HISTORY
Medication/Treatment Order Attached
Intermittent
Persistent
Medication/Treatment Order Attached
No ☐ Yes, indicate type Type:
Medication/Treatment Order Attached
Diabetes ☐ No ☐ Yes, indicate type Type: ☐ 1 ☐ 2
Medication/Treatment Order Attached
Sex: M F DOB:
Grade:
Exam Date:
Anaphylaxis Care Plan Attached
Asthma Care Plan Attached
Date of last seizure:
Seizure Care Plan Attached
Diabetes Medical Mgmt. Plan Attached
Risk Factors for Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes: Consider screening for T2DM if BMI% > 85% and has 2 or more risk factors:
Family Hx T2DM, Ethnicity, Sx Insulin Resistance, Gestational Hx of Mother, and/or pre-diabetes.
BMI kg/m2
Percentile (Weight Status Category):
5th-49th
50th-84th
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION /ASSESSMENT Height: Weight: BP: Pulse: Respirations:
Other Pertinent Medical Concerns (e.g. concussion, mental health, one functioning organ)
PRN
Cell Screen-PRN
Lead Level Required Grades Pre- K & K
Test Done
Lead Elevated > 5 µg/dL
System Review and Abnormal Findings Listed Below
HEENT
Dental
Neck
Lymph nodes
Cardiovascular
Lungs
Abdomen
Back/Spine
Genitourinary
Extremities
Skin
Assessment/Abnormalities Noted/Recommendations: Diagnoses/Problems (list)
Additional Information Attached
Speech
Social Emotional
Musculoskeletal
SCREENINGS
Vision (w/correction if prescribed) Right Left Referral Not Done
Distance Acuity 20/ 20/ ☐ Yes ☐ No
Near Vision Acuity
Color Perception Screening ☐ Pass ☐ Fail
Notes
Hearing Passing indicates student can hear 20dB at all frequencies: 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 Hz; for grades 7 & 11 also test at 6000 & 8000 Hz. Not Done
Pure Tone Screening Right ☐ Pass ☐ Fail Left ☐ Pass ☐
Notes
Scoliosis S creen Boys in grade 9, and Girls in grades 5 & 7
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION/SPORTS/PLAYGROUND/WORK
☐ Student may participate in all activities without restrictions.
☐ Student is restricted from participation in:
☐ Contact Sports: Basketball, Competitive Cheerleading, Diving, Downhill Skiing, Field Hockey, Football, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, and Wrestling.
☐ Limited Contact Sports: Baseball, Fencing, Softball, and Volleyball
☐ Non-Contact Sports: Archery, Badminton, Bowling, Cross-Country, Golf, Riflery, Swimming, Tennis, and Track & Field.
☐ Other Restrictions:
Developmental Stage for Athletic Placement Process ONLY required for students in Grades 7 & 8 who wish to play at the high school interscholastic sports level OR Grades 9-12 who wish to play at the modified interscholastic sports level.
Tanner Stage: ☐ I ☐ II ☐ III ☐ IV ☐ V Age of First Menses (if applicable) :
☐ Other Accommodations*: (e g Brace, orthotics, insulin pump, prostectic, sports goggle, etc ) Use additional space below to explain *Check with athletic governing body if prior approval/form completion required for use of device at athletic competitions.
MEDICATIONS
☐ Order Form for Medication(s) Needed at School Attached
IMMUNIZATIONS
☐ Record Attached ☐ Reported in NYSIIS
HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
Medical Provider Signature:
Provider Name: (please print)
Provider Address:
Phone: Fax:
Please Return This Form To Your Child’s School When Completed.
Year
Date
Deposit
Check Number
Sibling (For office use only)
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School
This is a legally binding contract. Read it carefully.
This contract is between Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School (hereinafter “School”) and the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) (referred to as “Parent,” which term includes the singular or plural, as applicable) of (hereinafter “Student”). All persons signing this contract are jointly and severally liable for the tuition and fees set forth herein. Parent’s signature and/or initials on this Contract evidence Parent’s understanding and agreement to the terms of this Contract, as follows:
Please be sure the information below is accurate and legible. It will be the source for compiling the student directory.
Student's Name
Parent/Guardian 1
Title (please circle) Dr. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Other
Grade (2024-2025)
Parent/Guardian 2
Title (please circle) Dr. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Other
Address Address
E-mail Address for school correspondence
E-mail Address for school correspondence
Student lives with: Both Parents/Guardians Parent/Guardian 1 Parent/Guardian 2 Other
If student does not live with both parents, school correspondence and student information should be sent to: Both Parents/Guardians Parent/Guardian 1 Parent/Guardian 2 Other
For billing purposes all bills should be sent to (please be specific): Both Parents/Guardians Parent/Guardian 1 Parent/Guardian 2 Other
Billing Name and Address, if different from addresses above:
Enrollment Terms & Conditions
1. Enrollment Student will be enrolled for the academic year in Grade referenced above. Parent is aware that a final determination of grade/classroom placement will be made by the School in accordance with the School’s standard admissions or retention practices and that curriculum changes/decisions are made in the School’s discretion. This Contract is valid only for the academic year stated and does not entitle Student to any future enrollment.
2. Enrollment and Related Fees. Parent understands that to reserve a place for Student for the academic year, Parent must submit the original executed Contract along with the required deposit (as a registration fee) made payable to Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School at time of Registration. Parent understands that the registration fee is earned by the School upon Parent’s submission of the Contract and fees to the School and the School’s placement of the Student’s name in the School’s records for the academic year. PARENT FURTHER UNDERSTANDS THAT THE REGISTRATION FEE IS NOT REFUNDABLE OR TRANSFERABLE. Registration Fee = $550.00
3. Cancellation Option. Parent understands that this contract may be cancelled in writing, without penalty (except forfeiture of the registration fee) provided that written cancellation notification is received by the Director of Admissions on or before April 15, 2025.
4. School Rules Student’s enrollment at the School is subject to the general statements, rules, regulations, conditions, traditions, and financial terms contained in the School’s Student Handbook and other published documents, which may be amended from time to time. Parent agrees that Parent and Student must abide by such School rules and guidelines.
5. Termination of Student’s Attendance. The School has the right to suspend or terminate the attendance of any student for reasons set forth in the Student Handbook (or other published document), for reasons that the School administration considers detrimental to the School community, student, or to other students of the School, or for the Parent’s failure to pay all or any part of the Parent’s financial obligations for Student’s attendance (including any amounts charged on Student’s account with the School).
6. Transcripts/Records All accounts must be paid in full before records and transcripts can be released or transferred to other schools and colleges. Student will not be allowed to continue to attend classes and school activities or sit for examinations unless tuition and fees are paid by stated deadlines (or until Parent makes other written arrangements acceptable to the School).
7. School/Family Cooperation The School believes that a positive and constructive working relationship between the School and parent is essential to the fulfillment of the School’s educational purpose and responsibilities to its students. If the parent’s or other family member’s behavior, communications, or interactions on or off campus (including during school-sponsored events) is disruptive, intimidating, or overly aggressive, or reflects a loss of confidence or serious disagreement with the school’s policies, methods of instruction, or discipline, or otherwise seriously interferes with the School’s safety procedures, responsibilities, or accomplishment of its educational purpose or program, the School reserves the right to dismiss the family from the community. In addition, the School reserves the right to place restrictions on parents’ or other family members’ involvement or activity at school, on school property, or at school-related events if the parent or other family member engages in behavior or has a status (such as a criminal conviction) that would reasonably suggest that such restrictions may be appropriate for the community.
8. Acceptance Contingency This Contract is contingent upon Student’s successful completion of the current academic year, both academically and behaviorally, which shall be determined in the School’s sole discretion.
9. Force Majeure. The School’s duties and obligations under this Contract shall be suspended immediately without notice during all periods that the School is closed because of force majeure events including, but not limited to, any fire, act of God, weather disaster, war, governmental action, act of terrorism, epidemic, pandemic or any other event beyond the School’s control. If such an event occurs, the School’s duties and obligations in this Contract will be postponed until such time as the School, in its sole discretion, may safely reopen. In the event that the School cannot re-open due to an event under this clause, the School is under no obligation to refund any portion of the tuition paid.
10. Authority. Each party represents and warrants to the other (1) that it has full power to enter into and perform its obligations under this Contract; and (2) that this Contract constitutes its legal, valid, and binding obligation, enforceable in accordance with its terms. Parents in two-parent households agree that each is acting as agent for the other. Modification of this agency relationship shall be in writing and delivered to the School.
Tuition Payment Options
Tuition Amount = $ 12,490.00 Technology Fee = $ Included in Tuition Total Tuition = $12,490.00
The amount of tuition, fees, and payment plan options is set forth on the Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Tuition Information sheet for 2025-2026, incorporated by reference herein. Please select the payment plan preferred (check only one) (Plan B will be assigned if no choice is indicated):
Dear Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Families,
We are pleased to announce that Lessing’s Food Service Management will be returning this September, as your cafeteria food service provider. We have some exciting news! We have paid close attention to all your wants and needs regarding our cashless dinning software and have decided to switch our cashless dinning platform to better serve you.
We will be implementing the use of Mykidsspending as the primary portal for managing student profiles and monitoring account balances for cafeteria purchases, which will be linked to your student’s School ID Number.
Mykidsspending offers you the ability to:
1. Make deposits directly into your student’s account online
2. Set up the Account Auto replenishment feature, at your desired amount.
3. Apply daily purchase limits on your child’s account.
4. Have multiple parent accounts for one student.
Deposits and payments can be made through ACH (checking/savings) or Credit/Debit Card*. Each student’s account will be updated in real time, so account balance information will be current daily.
Please note, if you hold a current positive account balance, it will be transferred to your Mykidsspending balance once your new account is established.
You will be receiving a preregistration email from Mykidsspending directly with a link to access your new account. Please look out for this email sometime in August.
Note: A parent account can be linked to more than one child even if they attend different schools.
There is a ‘per transaction’ (deposit) convenience fee of $0.75 plus 1% at check out for Checking/Savings and 4.0% for credit/debit with a minimum charge of $3.00. These convenience fees are only associated with financial deposits and not necessarily purchases. We recommend depositing larger deposits via checking/savings ACH to reduce fees. Please note that we will be accepting student account payments in the cafeteria, in the form of cash or check if you would prefer to avoid all transaction fees.
We hope that this new platform will better serve you and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time of change Should you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Mykidsspending account questions All other account questions Support@Mykidsspending.com Ncestra@lessings.com or Kbastian@lessings.com
Sincerely,
The Lessing’s Food Service Management Team
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I see spending information?
To view a list of purchases, please click the "Summary" button next to your child's name. This view will default to the current month, but you can change the starting and ending dates. Please note that deposits and charges made at the school and the latest account balance will be updated to the web overnight. Deposits made through MyKidsSpending will be factored into your viewable balance online immediately and should be factored into your child's balance at the school within about 5 minutes.
The balance next to my student’s name is in parentheses ($$.$$). Does this mean I have money on the account or that I owe money to the account?
If the balance next to your student's debit account is in parentheses, your student has made purchases that exceed the deposits you have made. This will appear as a negative on the account's Summary page. If the balance is not in parentheses, your student's account has funds available to use for purchases.
Can I set up automatic transfers?
Yes, you can set up automatic transfers from a checking account or change your settings through the "Setup Automatic Transfers" button. You will choose a threshold at which to start the funding process, such as $25, and an amount to be added. Please note that after that threshold is reached, or after autofunding is enabled, it will typically take two days to process the funding, in order to leave time for the transaction to be cancelled if needed. If you add funds manually after the initial notification is sent but before the automatic funding has been added to your student's account, it will cancel the pending funding until your student's balance drops to $25 (for example) again.
Can autofunding be turned on for some students on my account and oO for others?
Yes. If you have multiple student accounts attached to your login, you can click the "Toggle autofunding" link next to an individual student's name to turn autofunding on or oL for only that student.
How do I request a statement?
Click the "Statements" button above, then check the "Enable Statement Sending" option. The default statement threshold is $50, meaning that you will receive a statement when the account balance goes below $50. (You will also receive a statement in the event your student's account goes into the negative.)
Is there a minimum deposit?
There is a $25 minimum deposit amount.
Is there any charge to use the web deposits?
Yes, MyKidsSpending charges a convenience fee for deposits through our site. Since we are an external funding portal, this charge covers the cost of computers, software, network bandwidth and support costs for MyKidsSpending. There is a 4% convenience charge for all credit card
transactions, with a minimum charge of $3. We do oLer a discounted convenience fee if you set up the account to use an electronic check for each charge of 75 cents plus 1% of the total deposited. For example, for a deposit of $100, the charge would be $1.75. There is a $25 charge for any returned payment. By using the MyKidsSpending website, you are confirming that you understand and acknowledge there is a convenience fee of 4% charged to the cardholder when paying via credit card. You further acknowledge and understand that funding your child's account with an electronic check or ACH transfer incurs a discounted convenience fee of 75 cents and 1% of the total funded.
When are the funds available?
Deposits made through MyKidsSpending will typically be picked up in the school's system within about 5 minutes.
Who should I contact with questions?
If the question has to do with a deposit on the web or a balance question, please contact SUPPORT@MYKIDSSPENDING.COM or call MyKidsSpending support at (855) 302-0070 (if calling from the United States), or (617) 868-0060 (if calling internationally).
If you have a question regarding items purchased, please contact [Contact information]
How does the transaction appear on my credit card or bank statement?
The transaction will appear with the name MYKIDSSPENDING.COM or our parent company Odin.
How can I request a refund?
Within seven days of the deposit date, please contact SUPPORT@MYKIDSSPENDING.COM or (855) 302-0070 (if calling from the United States), or (617) 868-0060 (if calling internationally). If the deposit was made more than seven days ago or you would like to transfer funds between siblings, please contact Nicole Cestra, Ncestra@lessings.com.
Which payment methods do you accept?
MyKidsSpending accepts electronic check and credit card deposits. For credit card deposits, we accept MasterCard, Discover, Visa and American Express.
