St. Joseph Catholic School

A pupil entering PK (3) must have reached his/her third birthday on or before September 1. PK (4) must have reached his/her fourth birthday on or before September 1. A pupil entering kindergarten must have reached his/her fifth birthday on or before September 1. A pupil entering first grade must have reached his/her sixth birthday on or before September 1.

The birth certificate, baptismal certificate, social security card, report card/progress report, results of standardized tests (if administered), St. Joseph Regional Catholic School teacher recommendation form, and the required evidence of prescribed immunizations and vaccinations must be provided prior to enrollment. Screening is required for all PK and Kindergarten applicants. Testing may be required for applicants in grades 1-8 if deemed necessary. The ultimate approval of any applicant is at the discretion of the administration.

Students transferring to St. Joseph Regional Catholic School are ordinarily accepted on grade level based upon their previous successful academic record. The birth certificate, most current report card, the required evidence of prescribed immunizations and vaccinations and the standardized test results are required for enrollment. A copy of the cumulative record will be requested from the previous school for every transfer student. Testing may be required for applicants in grades 1-8 if deemed necessary. If it becomes apparent that a student is not succeeding on grade level, help will be provided for a period of adjustment before a more appropriate placement is made.

Re-registration packets inviting students to return to St. Joseph Regional Catholic School for the following school year are sent home in January/February with the youngest child. Currently enrolled students and new siblings are enrolled at this time. Following recommendation by the School Board, the school announces approved tuition and registration fees for the coming year at this time.