​​4.3.1 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADMISSIONS GUIDELINES

GUIDELINES FOR ADMISSION TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

• Preferences shall be given to active members of the parish

• Under Archdiocesan guidelines for financial considerations, the optimum number of students per classroom is 32-35

• The recommended age for TK students is 4 years old by September 1st.  They must also be potty trained before they can attend.

• The recommended age for kindergarten students is five 5 years of age on or before September 1.

• The recommended age for first grade students is six 6 years of age on or before September 1, unless waived by the principal

• All students must comply with current California immunization and health requirements prior to enrollment.​

• The parish school will strive to have Catholic education accessible to as many students as possible, both with its educational programs and financial considerations; however, it may have insufficient resources to meet the educational and financial needs of all students

• The pastor and principal will review a students’ continued eligibility for enrollment in the parish school

• Assumption BVM School will not accept students or families who owe money to another Catholic School.​​

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ADMISSION PROCEDURES

• Applications
  Applications are available online, in the school office and will be available at Open House. Completed applications will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.  All students applying will be assessed for their readiness to the incoming grade.

• Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten
  Play date/Observation appointments will be scheduled through the school office. This brief period of time allows an opportunity to observe a student’s social and academic “readiness.” While interacting with peers and the teachers.

• Age Requirements

Transitional Kindergarten applicants must be 4 years old by September 1.

Kindergarten applicants must be 5 years old by September 1.

First Grade applicants must be 6 years old by September 1.

• Grades 1- 8 Screening
  Parents of presently enrolled students must inform the school in January that they plan to return the following school year. When we have an estimate of the number of openings available, we will invite applicants for class visits during the month of February. During their day at Assumption BVM School, they will participate in the class activities and have an opportunity to see the school in session. They will be assessed in math and literacy to determine their foundational skills in relation to the other children in the class and grade level California State Standards.

• Selection and Notification
  Parents will be notified by letter of the admission decision in late February. When your child is accepted, you will have 5 working days to enroll by paying a nonrefundable registration fee. Plus an additional fee for the 1st child to set up a FACTS account for the upcoming school year.

• Once the classes are filled the remaining applications are kept on file. If an opening occurs, we will contact you to see if you are still interested in enrolling your child. All remaining applications will be kept on file until December of the application year. Parents must reapply to be considered for the following school year.​