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Our Lady of Guadalupe School (Hermosa Beach) > chapter-4-ADMISSION AND ATTENDANCE > section-4-03-Admissions Policy > topic-4-03-1-Elementary School Admission 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 35
The recommended age for kindergarten students is five 5 years of age on or before September 1, but required by December 1
The recommended age for first grade students is six 6 years of age on or before September 1, but required by December 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
Each school shall establish procedures for admission and enrollment

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1) Applications for new students are available from the school office throughout the school year. Information and registration packets for incoming transitional kindergarten/kindergarten students are distributed at Kindergarten Information Night typically held in January. Notice is published in the school website and parish bulletin regarding registration dates.

2)The following are required for application:

● Completed application and family information sheet
● Copy of Baptismal certificate
● Copy of First Communion certificate, if applicable
● Previous report cards (two years) or progress reports, if applicable

● Copy of previous two years’ test scores, if applicable
● Verification of required immunizations
● Testing fee (if required)

2) Admission: The principal and pastor decide all student admissions. Upon verification of report cards, above average effort and behavior grades from the previous school, and acceptance of OLG philosophy and rules, students will be admitted as space is available.

3) Requirements:
A) Parent Requirements:

1) Family support of the religious instruction by regular and active participation in parish Sunday Mass.
2) Active participation in parish activities.
3) Financial support of the church by regular envelope use or Parish Pay. (The parish
subsidizes the school with these contributions.)
4) Parental support of the school and its policies.
5) Required participation in the OLG parent service program as outlined in the parent
agreement.
6) Financial support of school by payment of fees/tuition and purchase of scrip.

B) Student Requirements:

1) All students: Evidence of a good Christian attitude and conformity of the school discipline policy; satisfactory completion of readiness screenings.
2) All new students are admitted on probationary status for one year. Their progress is monitored and reviewed at the end of each trimester for continued attendance.
3) Re-registration and Re-admission: Re-registration/re-admission of students currently enrolled is based on satisfactory grades, conduct, parental support of Our Lady of Guadalupe School philosophy, academic and disciplinary policies, financial responsibility, and approval by the pastor and principal.

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