Application Process 

Prospective Freshmen Application Process 

Bishop Verot Catholic High School is is at capacity for the next freshman class but will continue accepting applications for the waitpool for the 2023-2024 school year.   

To begin the process, please complete the online application for the 2023 - 2024 school year. There is a non-refundable $75 application fee collected at the end of the application process. 

• Please click here for the online application. 
• Please save your login information to submit additional information later.

*For parents who already have a student attending Verot for this school year - please click here for special instructions on applying with your existing account. 

• This is a national high school exam written by Scholastic Testing Services. The exam covers five areas: verbal, language, reading, math skills and quantitative math (math aptitude).  
• Test scores help to evaluate incoming freshmen and will be used to determine placement in college prep, honors, and AP classes.  
• Test scores will also be used to determine eligibility for the DeSales Scholarship (only students taking the test on the two November dates are eligible for this scholarship). 
• There is no testing fee.
• If applying after the November Placement Exam dates, there will be monthly testing dates offered as needed.

Additional Documentation Required: 

• Unofficial copy of your child’s grade reports from sixth, seventh, and eighth grade (through the most recent quarter grades).                 
• Records should include the following:
  • Courses taken with completed grades given/credits earned*
  • Standardized testing (FCATs, ITBS, Stanford Achievement)
  • Documentation of any learning challenges/disabilities, including psycho-educational testing and/or IEP or 504 plans, if applicable
  • Copy of the State of Florida Immunization and Physical forms* (Form 680 and the State of Florida School Entry Physical Form)
  • Statement of Discipline from middle school administrator

Students currently enrolled in our partner middle schools do not need to submit additional documentation as records will be sent directly from the middle school: St. Andrew, St. Francis Xavier, St. Michael, Fort Myers Christian, Royal Palm Academy, and St. Charles Borromeo.  

School Entry Physical Form 

State of Florida Immunization Form 680 - Sample 

                 *We understand eighth grade records may be incomplete. A copy of the most recent eighth grade report card available will be sufficient. This information is necessary before an admissions decision can be made, and would be helpful if received prior to the date your child is tested.

Please submit all required documentation within the online application or directly to the Admissions Office. Admission decisions cannot be made until all required documents have been received. 

Submission by mail: Bishop Verot Catholic High School
Office of Admissions

5598 Sunrise Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33919
Attention: Freshman Admissions 

Submission by email: patty.holmes@bvhs.org

Submission by fax: (239) 274-6798

Notification of Application Status – Enrollment Procedures

• Families will be notified in January of acceptance, waitlist, or declined status
• Registration and class selection will take place in late February

Criteria for Acceptance

• Academic achievement (6th-8th grade ~ through the most recent quarter)
• Standardized testing (6th and 7th grade ~ FCAT, Iowa Test, Stanford Achievement, etc.)
• Disciplinary history
• Space availability
• Other information may be requested by the guidance/admissions office

Please contact the Admissions Office for more information at patty.holmes@bvhs.org or (239) 274-6760.