Admissions Policy

No student shall be denied admission to St. Philip the Apostle School solely on the basis of race, sex, color, national, or ethnic origin.

In order to be eligible for admission to St. Philip the Apostle School, a family must be a registered and active parishioner.

• Registered means that a written record must be created with the parish secretary when the new family joins the parish. A previously registered family that moves out of the parish and then returns must re-register.

• Active describes a parishioner who supports the St. Philip the Apostle Faith community through involvement in parish stewardship; time, talent, and treasure. An active parishioner demonstrates stewardship through involvement in parish ministries and through a good faith response to and consistent return of the offertory envelopes. The Pastor in consultation with appropriate parties shall determine whether the active requirement has been met.

The Order of Priority for Admission for Grades K-8

1. Currently enrolled K-8^th students

2. Siblings of currently enrolled K-8^th students

3. Registered Active Preschool 4 Families

4. Children of registered and active parishioners prioritized by date of parish registration. (The parent/legal guardian of the child being registered must be the registered parishioner)

5. Children of new parishioner previously enrolled in Catholic Schools prioritized by date of St. Philip parish registration.

6. Children of non parishioners.

7. Children of non-Catholics.

• Kindergarten applicants must be 5 years old by September 1^st. All incoming kindergartners will be administered a Kindergarten Readiness Test.

• The ability to provide appropriate educational programs, and/ or the availability of space can be factors in considering admissions.

• Although a vacancy in grade K-8 may exist, children are rarely admitted after the school year has begun, and that would only be pending Pastor/Principal review of extenuating circumstances.

• Applicants must forward copies of school records before final acceptance.

• Discretion in the interpretation of admission and registration rests with the Pastor and Principal.