Step 1: Create a Ravenna Account
To start the application process, every family will create an online account with Ravenna. Ravenna is also used by other Catholic and independent high schools for their applications. After creating an account, select San Francisco Bay Area as the region. Then, search for Bellarmine. This will allow you to sign up for Shadow Days, Open House, and other events and submit the application. Also, by creating this account and selecting Bellarmine, you will receive updates and reminders about these events and application deadlines.
Applications for admission and registration for events are open beginning August 28, 2024, but families can create a Ravenna account at any time.
Step 2: Visit Bellarmine
There are several options for visiting our campus and it is highly recommended that applicants attend at least one of the following.
Shadow Days
Grade-8 students can be a Bell for a day with a current Bellarmine student as their guide during classes 8:15am - 12:50pm. Students also have the option to shadow together with a friend. Find out more about Shadow Days HERE. Registration for shadow events opens August 28, 2024, in Ravenna.
For parents and guardians, every shadow day also includes an optional Q&A with school leaders and faculty in the morning following drop-off. No additional registration is required for the Q&A, and all parents and guardians are welcome to attend.
Be-a-Bell Night
Applicants, parents, and guardians can visit our campus in the evening and experience an engaging one-hour program to include demonstrations, performances and testimonials of some of our award winning programs.
Event Date: Tuesday, October 15 from 7-8PM. Registration for this event will open on Ravenna about two weeks from the event date.
Open House
Families can visit Bellarmine’s campus on Sunday, October 27 10:00 am – 1:00 pm for a full experience of our programs and facilities. All family members and ages are welcome. Guided tours, meetings with school leaders, demonstrations from co-curriculars programs, interactive information about our academic programs, and more are available at the event. Registration available on Ravenna starting August 28.
Step 3: Submit Application and Register for HSPT
Applications are due December 13 through Ravenna, which also guides families through application requirements including submitting academic records, teacher recommendations, student essays, and a parent/guardian statement.
Bellarmine and other Catholic high schools offer the High School Placement Test (HSPT) in January. Testing at Bellarmine or another school is required for a complete application. Students can register for the HSPT at Bellarmine through Ravenna.
Bellarmine offers one test date: January 11 and one make up date: January 25, both 1:00 – 4:00 pm. To request testing adjustments such as extended time, please contact Bellarmine’s Director of Accessible Education, Katie Hogan, at khogan@bcp.org by November 1.