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Cathedral Chapel School Admissions Forms and Information

GUIDELINES FOR ADMISSION

  • Preferences shall be given to active members of the parish.
  • Under Archdiocesan guidelines for financial considerations, the optimum number of students per classroom is thirty-five (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 serve the educational needs of all students.
  • The pastor and principal will review a students? continued eligibility for enrollment in the parish school.

SCHOOL STUDENT NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The school, mindful of its mission to be a witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students regardless of race, color, or national and/or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

Cathedral Chapel School student body diversity

The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, sex, or national and/or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies and practices, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs, although certain athletic leagues and other programs may limit participation.

While the school does not discriminate against students with special needs, a full range of services may not always be available to them. Decisions concerning the admission and continued enrollment of a student in the school are based upon the student?s emotional, academic and physical abilities and the resources available to the school in meeting the student&s needs.


KINDERGARTEN

Admission to Kindergarten will be determined by the following factors:

  1. The applicant must be five (5) years of age by DECEMBER 1 of the academic year.
  2. The applicant must demonstrate that he/she is academically, emotionally and socially ready through data compiled as a result of recommendations and readiness screening.

GRADES K-8

Admission to Grades K-8 will be determined by the following factors:

  1. Completed application accompanied by fee.
  2. Entrance test.
  3. Verification of all required Archdiocesan and State of California documents; e.g., baptismal certificate and immunization record.
  4. Current report card and standardized test scores of present school.
  5. Completed recommendation form.
  6. Some students and their parents may be required to meet with the Principal.
  7. Students in Grade 1 must be six (6) years of age by DECEMBER 1st of the academic year.
  8. Once admitted, both the annual fee of $275.00 and the first month?s tuition will be required to hold the student&s place. Both fees are non-refundable.
  9. NEW STUDENTS ARE ACCEPTED ON A PROBATIONARY STATUS FOR THE FIRST YEAR

READMISSION POLICY

Any parent who has chosen to take their child out of Cathedral Chapel School and wishes to apply for readmission must submit a letter to the principal stating why they chose to take their children out of Cathedral Chapel School and why they would like their children to return. After careful consideration, the administration will make a decision as to whether or not the children may reapply. Readmission will be considered as a new admission with all admission policies applying to that student.

Students/Parents who have been asked to leave Cathedral Chapel School and who wish to reapply will be considered on an individual basis and will be subject to all admission policies.

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