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​​​​​Guidelines for Admission

  • Preference shall be given to active members of the parish.
  • Preschool-aged students must turn 3 by September 1.
  • The recommended age for transitional kinder students is four (4) years of age on or before September 1.
  • 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.
  • All students must comply with current California immunization and health requirements prior to enrollment.
  • The 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 principal will review a students' continued eligibility for enrollment in the school.
  • The school establishes its own procedures for admissions and enrollment.
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