Assumption School is open to children of registered parishioners of Assumption or St. Barnabas Parish, subject to the limitations of available space.  Families of other parishes are welcome to attend, subject to space availability, with the permission of the pastor of the parish in which they live.

Catholic students are given preference in admission.  In keeping with the ecumenical spirit of the Church, all religious traditions are respected and, space permitting, students from other faith traditions are welcome.  Non-catholic students may attend based on the discretion of the pastor and principal.

The family should show an interest in the education of their children and a willingness to participate in parish life.  The student will be expected to comply with all school regulations and behave in a manner conducive to good learning.  Families will be expected to sign and abide by the Parental Witness Statement.

The principal/staff will place the student in a class that satisfies his/her individual needs.  Grade placement will be assisted by the results of a standardized achievement test, as directed by the Archdiocesan School Office and/or the report card from previous school. 

Admission priorities will follow the guidelines as stated in the registration policy.

Registration for the upcoming school year for Grades K – 8 will be held at the beginning of the 2^nd semester.

The registration form and fee need to be submitted at that specified time in order to reserve the student’s placement in the class.  The registration fee includes all textbooks, workbooks, Archdiocesan fee, testing costs and art materials.  The fee will be determined by the Pastor and Principal, depending on costs of books and supplies. Registration fees are not refundable.

Children registering for Kindergarten must be 5 years of age by August 1^st.

Registration priorities will generally follow these guidelines because of space availability:

• Students and siblings of students already in attendance at Assumption at the time of registration.

• Families registered in either Assumption or St. Barnabas Parish, who are actively participating in parish activities (regular Sunday Mass attendance, involvement in parish activities, etc).

• If registration exceeds space limitations (50 for Kindergarten, 60 for Grades 1 – 8) a lottery system will be used.

• If space is available after registration is completed, students will be accepted on a first-come basis, after an interview with the Pastor and Principal.

Before entering Assumption School, the following must be submitted:

• Application Form and Fee

• Baptismal Certificate (if not baptized at Assumption or St. Barnabas)

• Birth Certificate

• Social Security Number

• Completed Physical Examination Form

• Updated Immunization Records

• Signed Parental Witness Statement

Tuition

There is a tuition charge for all students registered in either Assumption Parish or St. Barnabas Parish.  The Parish Finance Committee and the Parish Council of each parish determine the tuition.  The tuition and payment options available are determined and included in the registration package for the next school year.

All families of students are expected to share in the financial obligations of supporting the school, in addition to their weekly tithing for the support of the church.  Failure to meet these responsibilities can result in serious consequences.  Families incurring financial hardship or special needs are asked to meet with the Tuition Subsidy Committee of their respective Parish.  This meeting will determine if a satisfactory solution can be arranged with the Parish Finance Committees.

Non-parish families attending Assumption School will be charged the full amount of the cost of the education for each child.  The Parish Finance Committees and the Parish Councils will also determine this amount. 

For the current 2008-09 tuition, click here.
 
 

New Registration

New families who are moving in to the parish and wish to enroll their children in school must first register in the parish office.  They will then be directed to see the principal who will request to see the Baptismal records, report card of the previous school, and any other pertinent information relative to the child’s vital statistics. 

Transfers from Public School 

Ordinarily, our school is open to children of all parishioners, subject to the limitations of available space which creates good teaching and learning environments.  Students who have formerly attended public schools, will, upon acceptance, be evaluated to determine the best level for learning.  When parents request a transfer to our school from any public school, a conference will be held to determine the reasons for the transfer, and to insure that such a transfer will be in the best interest of the child.

Registration for Kindergarten

1. To enter Kindergarten, the child must be FIVE YEARS of age by AUGUST 1.
    

2.  Application for entrance into Kindergarten will be received on Saturday, February 7, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.  Application forms will be in the school office and are to be filled out there.  The forms are to be accompanied with the $125.00 registration fee for each child.  If a child is withdrawn for reasons other than moving out of the parish, the money is non-refundable. 
   (Date and Fee are subject to change.  Contact school office for current information.)
    

3.  A baptismal certificate must be presented if the child was NOT baptized as Assumption or St. Barnabas.  After the date of Baptism is verified, the certificate will be returned.  We will also require a birth certificate, a social security number and immunizations for the child’s physical that they must have before entering kindergarten.