The pastor delegates to the school principal the running of the school. The principal is the chief administrator who is in charge of all the daily operations within the school. He/she is empowered to set the school policies and procedures and develop the school curriculum.

The parent/guardian is advised to speak with the principal/pastor concerning possible financial assistance in the form of Children's Scholarships or grants; if no such assistance is available, the parent/guardian may also inquire about the possibility of working out a tuition plan directly with the school.

The school principal is the primary contact person for a parent/guardian having any concerns regarding a child attending a Catholic elementary school. Only after speaking with the principal should a parent/guardian consider speaking to the pastor.

If a parent/guardian is of the belief that contact with the principal has not effected a satisfactory resolution of the matter, he/she should be asked to contact the pastor of the parish with which the school is affiliated.

The Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS) is an exam which is administered to any eighth grader who would like to apply for ninth grade admission in a Catholic high school for the following school year.

Most of the Catholic high schools offer full or partial scholarships. Each school establishes its own individual criteria upon which these scholarships are awarded. The high school of choice should be contacted regarding this matter. 

The school principal is the chief administrator who develops the policies and curriculum of the high school.

The parent should request an appointment to speak with the principal or other designated staff member to discuss the matter. The Office of the Superintendent of Schools has no jurisdiction over any of the Catholic high schools in Brooklyn and Queens. Each high school is an independent
administrative unit headed by the principal an/or Board of Directors.