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Admission Requirements​​​

All Admission Requirements must be met before a student can be considered.  The principal and pastor determine all admission decisions. Testing results will help to determine a student's academic and social readiness.

Parent Expectations
  • Parents are expected to support religious instruction with active participation in school and parish activities, for example, weekly attendance at Mass and support of sacramental programs
  • Completion of required service hours
Student Expectations
  • Evidence of a Christian attitude
  • Acceptance of school regulations in all areas, academic and social​​​
  • Proficient completion of course of study
Age Requirements
  • Children applying​ for TK must be 4 years old by September 1st
  • Children applying for Kindergarten must be 5 years old by September 1st
  • Children applying for 1st grade must be 6 years old by September 1st
  • Children applying for 2nd grade must be 7 years old by September 1st
To be considered for admission, the following documents must be completed:
  • Completed Admissions Application
  • Current photograph of applicant
  • Application fee
  • Copy of Birth Certificate
  • Copy of Up-to-Date Immunization Records
  • Copy of Baptismal Certificate
  • Copy of First Holy Communion Certificate, if applicable
  • Most recent report cards; multiple years if applicable
  • Standardized test reports; multiple years if applicable
  • Letter of recommendation from current preschool (if applying for Kindergarten)
  • Letter of recommendation from current school (if applying for 1st grade or higher)
  • Academic readiness exam (given at St. Brendan School) 
​Acceptance to St. Brendan School
  • All new students are admitted on conditional status for one year.  Student progress is monitored and reviewed regularly for continued attendance

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