F.A.Q.

1. What are the hours of the school day?

The school day begins at 8:10 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. Teachers are available after school for additional help upon request.

2. Is there a dress code?

Parents are responsible for seeing that their son is dressed suitably. Students are required to wear a dress jacket, dress shirt, a tie, dress pants, shoes (only shoes that come below the ankle are acceptable), socks and a belt. Specific dress code information is handed out to new families at orientation day.

3. What is tuition?

The tuition for the 2011-2012 school year is $11,650. Bishop Hendricken recognizes that tuition can put a financial strain on some families who want a Hendricken education for their sons. In order to assist these families, approximately one quarter of our student body receives some financial assistance.

4. How do I apply for financial aid?

Follow the steps listed under tuition assistance program.

5. Are there any scholarships awarded?

Bishop Hendricken awards annually ten academic scholarships to incoming freshmen based on academic ability.

The Alumni Association awards one Alumni Scholarship annually to an incoming freshman. This scholarship is based on need and academic achievement. In order for a student to be considered for the scholarship, his family must qualify for financial assistance.

The Healey Scholarship is a full four year tuition scholarship awarded annually to a student who demonstrates high academic ability and financial need. Financial aid qualification is required.

For more scholarship opportunities, please contact the Admissions Office at 739-3450 ext. 163.

6. Are athletic scholarships available?

There are no scholarships given for athletic programs.

7. How are students selected for admission?

Students generally need average grades along with satisfactory placement test scores and a recommendation from current teachers to be considered. Bishop Hendricken does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national or ethnic origin.

8. Is lunch provided on campus?

Bishop Hendricken offers students the option of buying their lunch or breakfast at school. Vending machines are available. Students can also bring their lunch from home. All students eat lunch in the cafeteria.

9. Is transportation provided?

Students come to Hendricken every morning from as far as Westerly and Seekonk, while others come from close by. Bus service is free to and from the following cities and towns:

• Coventry
• East Greenwich
• Foster
• Glocester
• Scituate
• Warwick
• West Warwick

Bishop Hendricken contracts with First Student Transportation for transportation to and from the areas listed below. The fee for the school year 2010-2011 is $475. The fee for the Newport area is $575.

• Barrington
• Bristol
• Cranston
• Cumberland
• East Providence
• Greenville
• Jamestown
• Johnston
• Lincoln
• Narragansett
• Newport
• North Kingstown
• Pawtucket
• Providence
• Riverside
• Rumford
• Seekonk, MA
• Smithfield
• Wakefield
• Warren
• Western Cranston
• Wickford

10. Is Bishop Hendricken accredited?

Bishop Hendricken is accredited by:

• New England Association of Schools and Colleges
• State of Rhode Island, Department of Education
• Diocese of Providence, Catholic School Office
• Congregation of Christian Brothers, Office of Education