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Admissions Process
Admissions Process for Students in Grades K-8
The goal of the admission process at Ascension is to attempt to ensure that we are able to service the needs of all students and provide each student with the best education possible. For this reason, all students applying for admissions to Ascension Catholic School must go through the admissions process.
The process begins by having the parents or legal guardians:
Fill out an inquiry form here and the Admissions Coordinator will contact you to schedule a tour.
An application and more details will be given at the tour; however, additional requirements are below.
Provide most recent report card and final report cards from the previous two school years. The report card must have teacher comments and indicate promotion or retention,
Provide two years of standardized test scores,
Provide any IEP or 504 plan the student may have,
Provide any other paperwork related to social development (if appropriate).
This file then goes to the Admissions Committee, who looks at the needs of the student and the resources available to students in that grade to determine if Ascension can meet those needs. The committee then decides if the student will be scheduled for a shadow day. After the shadow day, the committee will determine if the sutdent will be admitted.
As openings become available, the following criteria will be used to accept students to Ascension Catholic School:
Currently enrolled students
Siblings of Catholic enrolled students
Staff member’s children
Registered supporting* Parish members
Siblings of non-Catholic enrolled children
Registered members of other Catholic parishes
**others
*Supporting means a registered parish member who attends Mass regularly and is involved in the parish stewardship program of time, talent, and treasure.
*Use of Parish envelopes are required for identifiable contribution and attendance.
**Students with special needs, will be accepted following the guidelines above IF there are resources available in the needed support programs.
School admission policies are determined by the Pastor and Principal in consultation of the local school board and in accordance with Diocesan Policy. Students who transfer from home schooling must provide evidence of academic achievement. If the student cannot provide adequate evidence, the school shall administer appropriate testing to determine grade level assignment.
Admissions Process for PK3 and VPK Students
Pre-Kindergarten applications are accepted based on classroom availability. We currently have two classrooms for PK3 and two classrooms for VPK. Each classroom has one teacher and one teaching assistant.
Age Requirements
A student’s age is an entrance requirement for students in PreK 3 – Grade 1:
Pre-Kindergarten 3: 3 years of age on or before September 1
Pre-Kindergarten 4 (VPK): 4 years of age on or before September 1
Kindergarten: 5 years of age on or before September 1
First Grade: 6 years of age on or before September 1 and successful completion of kindergarten.
All students are admitted on a probationary basis of one trimester
Ascension is a private Catholic School, that you chose to enroll your child in. Therefore, the philosophy and discipline of our school must be accepted if a child is to remain a student.
We reserve the right to request that your child pursue an education elsewhere if he/she refuses to accept our rules and regulations.
Tuition for a student who has been asked to withdraw will be prorated and any tuition paid by the family in advance will be refunded. Other fees, including registration will not be refunded.