ST. MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL - ADMISSIONS POLICYSt. Mary School is committed to quality education within a Catholic /Christian environment. Consistent with this commitment, St. Mary School has established an admissions policy which fosters family involvement in the parish. St. Mary School does not discriminate against students in admissions to participation in any, school program or activity on the basis of race, ethnic origin, sex, or handicap which is unrelated to the student's ability utilize and benefit from the educational opportunities, programs and facilities offered by the school. Children of parish members and children of other Catholic parishes which do not have schools receive first consideration for admission. Thereafter, non-Catholic children may be admitted where there is space available, but only if their parents agree to their children's participation in the integrated religious education program offered by the school. All, students are expected to participate in all instructional programs offered by the school. Parents are expected to support and cooperate with all educational policies of the school. Parents who do not abide by the school policies or instructional programs and/or are disruptive in their actions to such may be asked to withdraw their children from the school. Every new student will be admitted to St. Mary School on a trial basis for one semester. If there is consistent poor behavior, a poor attitude or inattention to academics, or disciplinary problems, the student will be asked to leave at the end of the trial period. Priority for admission to St. Mary School is as follows:
Registration for incoming Kindergarten students (ONLY) will be accepted from September 1st through February 1st A letter of acceptance will be sent to Kindergarten families by May 1st
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