Non-discrimination Policy

St. Therese School admits students of any sex, race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.  It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies, admission policies, school-administered programs, and employment practices.

Admission Policy

According to Diocesan regulations, a child must be six years of age by October 1 following the opening of school and must have attended a state-recognized kindergarten in order to begin the first grade.  A child must be five years of age by October 1 following the opening of school in order to begin kindergarten.

Registration

Registration for all students for the upcoming year will be made available during the month of January and must be returned to the school office by February 15, with a $25.00 non-refundable school fees deposit per student.  Kindergarten registration is the first month’s tuition.

Classroom Space

Classroom space will be allocated according to the following preference:

A.     Children who are registered by February 15, and whose families are registered, supporting, and participating members of St. Therese parish.  Within this group, the following priorities apply:

1. Families with children currently enrolled in grades K through 8 at St. Therese School

2. Families with children who have siblings currently enrolled at St. Therese School

3. Families with children who have graduated from St. Therese School

4. Other families within this group will be given priority according to the date of their parish registration

B.     Children who are registered by February 15, but whose families are not registered at St. Therese parish.  All such students will be charged tuition.  Within this group, the following priorities apply:

1. Catholic children of Catholic parents

2. Non-Catholic children of Catholic parents

3. All others

C.     If there is capacity for student enrollment after February 15, applications and acceptances will be on a “first come, first served” basis.  If multiple applications would be received on the same day, and it is determined that these applications would cause St. Therese classes to exceed their enrollment sizes, the above priorities would apply.

D.     Students whose fees are not paid by August 15 are not enrolled and their places can be given to others on the waiting list.