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Welcome!
Welcome to the Prospective Students page on cohs.com. If you are a student considering your high school choice, or a parent seeking information to find the right school for your student, let your search begin here.
On this page, you can download the application for admission and other important forms needed to register at Cardinal O'Hara.
Cardinal O’Hara is a Catholic, coeducational high school in the secondary system of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Our knowledgeable, talented, and experienced faculty is ready to educate and enrich the students of our school. If you choose O’Hara as your school, you will become a part of the O’Hara Family and the Pride, Excellence, and Tradition that is Cardinal O’Hara.
Our over 40 acre campus, features state of the art classrooms and technology, expansive athletic fields, a beautiful theatre, and the belief that every O’Hara student can achieve their goals.
But while our facility is an outstanding one, what is truly the heart and soul of our school is the community of students, teachers, and parents, who following the Gospel teachings of Jesus, work together to instill those values while educating the whole student.
You are encouraged to explore the rest of our site to learn more. Visit our teacher pages, the Activities and Athletics sections and visit the photo gallery. Our site, like our school, is ever growing and seeking a higher level of excellence.
For more information, you can contact Mr. Jim Arnold by email or by phone at 610-544-3800 EXT 1830.
APPLICATION FORMS
Click each link to download the form.
Application for Admission
Fine Arts Preference Form
World Language Preference Form
Early in each school year, eighth grade students attending parochial schools will begin to receive information about Cardinal O'Hara High School. Public school students, who are enrolled in parish religious education classes, can also expect to receive information about procedures for enrolling at Cardinal O'Hara. Any student, who does not attend parochial grade school or parish religious classes, but is interested in receiving information about Cardinal O'Hara High School, should call or email the Development Office (610-544-3800-ext.1830) in order to place their name on the O'Hara mailing list.
Cardinal O'Hara High School will host two Open House events as well as two Closer Look evenings during the upcoming school year. Additionally parochial school students will have an opportunity to visit Cardinal O'Hara on Archdiocesan Eighth Grade Visitation Day held each November.
Public school students may visit Cardinal O'Hara on O'Hara's Non-diocesan Visitation Day also held each November.
Cardinal O'Hara High School also hosts two Closer Look Evenings each year. These meeting type settings are designed for families who have taken the time to visit O'Hara at other Open House events and who want a more in depth explanation of what is available at Cardinal O'Hara. These events are by reservation only. Those wishing to attend one of these Closer Look Evenings should call or email the Development Office at 610-544-3800-ext. 1830. You can view the O'Hara Calendar online here.
All eighth Graders are invited to join the O'Hara Lions PRIDE. By becoming a member of the Pride students receive the LIONS PRIDE newsletter keeping them informed about things going on at O'Hara, and they are invited to attend O'Hara sports events and school theater productions free of charge. If you wish to join the PRIDE, just call or email the Development Office.
Early registration for the next school year begins in early December and ends in Mid-January. Those registering during the early registration period receive a $25 discount on the registration fee. The regular registration period extends from Mid-January until Mid-March. Those registering after the regular registration period are assessed a $25 late registration fee. Please note that due to Cardinal O'Hara's excellent academic reputation and renewed activities and athletic programs, recent incoming freshman classes have filled very early. |