ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Steps for Applying to Joseph Catholic School

 


Step 1

Parent/guardian will then complete an Online Application.  In addition, you will be asked to provide the following documentation, which can be emailed to the school secretary or brought to the school: copy of the child's Birth Certificate, Immunization Form 121, last report card if applicable, a school discipline report if your child is a transfer student, and special education documentation if applicable.

 

Step 2

Parent/guardian will be contacted to schedule a Student Skills Assessment and a Family Interview. These will be done simultaneously. The Skills Assessment will have a non-refundable $25.00 fee. 

 

Candidates applying for Pre-K to K5 will complete a screening with one of our educators. This process takes around 30 minutes to complete. Candidates applying for 1st-12th grade will complete an IXL Learning Assessment and writing sample to determine placement level at Saint Joseph Catholic School. Testing typically takes between 30 to 90 minutes.

 

We view education at Saint Joseph Catholic School as a partnership with families. The Family Interview is an opportunity for us to get to know your family and learn more about your student. Additionally it allows us to share our expectations and understand yours, so we can determine together if we are a good fit for each other. 

 

Step 3

The Admissions Committee will review information gathered from the application, interview, referral, assessments, and other supporting documentation. You will be contacted regarding the enrollment decision via email or by phone. You will then be required to pay the final enrollment fees.  See our tuition schedule online for details regarding tuition and financial aid.


MORE ADMISSIONS POLICIES

Pre-K Potty Training Policy

Children enrolled in 3K, 4K and 5K must be potty-trained before attending school. This policy is intended to protect all concerned. We do not have the facilities, supplies, or personnel required to change children in these classrooms. We realize that “accidents” will happen. “Accidents” by definition are unusual incidents and should only happen infrequently.

Potty-trained children: 

  • no longer wear diapers (disposable or cloth) or disposable underwear (pull-ups)
  • can tell the teacher when they need to go to the bathroom, and
  • be able to postpone going if they must wait because they are away from the classroom, and
  • be able to pull down their underwear and pants and get them back up without assistance, and 
  • can attend to their own hygiene.

Admission priority is as follows: 

  1. Current SJCS students
  2. Siblings of current SJCS students
  3. Parish members of St. Joseph Catholic Church 
  4. Parish members of other Catholic parishes
  5. Non catholic families