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(Updated 3/2008)

ADMISSIONS

Students admitted to St. Augustine School must meet the following requirements:

1. Students entering the St. Augustine School Nursery Program must be three (3) years of age before September 1 of the year they are beginning the program. Parents applying for admission are encouraged to meet with the Principal and/or Nursery teacher before the admission process is completed. The Nursery Program aims to provide activities which are developmentally and age appropriate.
2. Students entering the St. Augustine School Pre-K Program must be four (4) years of age before September 1 of the year they are beginning the program. Parents registering a child in the program are encouraged to meet with the Principal and/or Pre-K teachers before the admission process is completed. The Pre-K Program is designed to provide socially and developmentally appropriate activities. The program, though designed for four-year-old children, is not intended to ensure readiness for Kindergarten but rather to provide ongoing learning experiences for young children prior to their formal education.
3. Students entering the St. Augustine School Kindergarten Program must be five (5) years of age before September 1 of the year they are beginning the program. Parents registering a child in the program are encouraged to meet with the Principal. Students of Kindergarten age are administered the Early Prevention of School Failure screening instrument before the admission process is completed and acceptance is determined. This instrument helps assess readiness for our Kindergarten program. Final acceptance decisions rest with the administration of the school.
4. Students entering St. Augustine School in Grades 1 through 8 must show evidence of successful completion of the previous grade and take exit-level tests in reading and math. Parents and students are encouraged to meet with the Principal before the admission process is completed.
5. All new students applying for admission to St. Augustine School must present valid and current health and immunization records.
6. All new students are accepted with a 45-day probationary period.
7. Students are accepted into St. Augustine School in the following priority:

·        Siblings of children currently enrolled at St. Augustine School and children of full-time faculty

·        Verified registered and participating members of St. Augustine Parish

·        Registered and participating members of other Catholic parishes

·        Non-parishioners

St. Augustine School educates children in the doctrine and traditions of the Catholic faith. We readily welcome students of other faiths. It is our policy that all students participate in religion classes. During those classes, opportunities are available for all students to share their religious beliefs with their peers. Attendance and participation at school liturgies and prayer services is encouraged for all students. Faith requirements prevent us from inviting students of other faiths to receive the Eucharist during liturgical services.