*New student applications are accepted during the open registration period, which begins in January.

*Kindergarten applicants: five years of age on or before November 1st for the 2012-2013 school year.

If you are interested in attending Saint Charles Borromeo School please contact the school regarding available space. Next, complete the 2-page application form and send it to school. Upon receipt of the completed application you will be contacted. If space is available you will be asked to pick up the remainder of the application packet. Upon receiving the completed required paperwork, a student assessment will be scheduled. Parents will be notified regarding acceptance once all application paperwork and required meetings are completed.

Admission decisions are based on such factors as, but not limited to:

• space available

• parishioner status

• entrance test/assessment

• previous school records (report cards, progress reports, testing scores, attendance, recommendations)

• teacher evaluations

• class visits

• student and/or parent interviews

• and participation in religious education and parish life

The following requirements are also taken into consideration:

Parent

1. Parental support of the religious instruction by regular and active participation in parish religious practices and worship:

A) Weekly attendance at Mass.

B) Support of the sacramental program for Penance and Eucharist.

C) Active participation in parish activities.

D) Financial support of the church by regular envelope use. (The parish supports the school from

     these contributions.)

2. Participation and support of fundraisers through attendance and participation are required.

3. Financial support of the school by prompt payment of fees and tuition.

4. Support of the school standards as set forth in the Parent‑Student Handbook.

Student

1. Evidences a Christian attitude and conforms to school regulations in all areas.

2. Completes the basic grade level requirements and related assignments according to his/her ability.

3. Follows the school standards as set forth in the Parent‑Student Handbook.

Students are admitted after a review of the completed registration packet and the outcome of the entrance test and interview. Students will be accepted in the following order:

1. Qualified parishioners (registered in the parish with regular use of Sunday donation envelopes)

2. Qualified Catholics who are not Saint Charles parishioners (a letter of referral is required from

    the pastor)

3. Qualified non‑Catholics.

If there are no available spaces you may request that your application be kept on file in our wait pool, and be called if there is an opening. You must reapply to be considered for the following school year.