Age Requirements

GUIDELINES FOR ADMISSION TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 

 • Preferences shall be given to active members of the parish 
 
 • Under Archdiocesan guidelines for financial considerations, the optimum number of students per 
   classroom is 35 
 
 • The recommended age for kindergarten students is five years of age on or before September 1, but
    required by December 1 
 
 • The recommended age for first grade students is six 6 years of age on or before September 1, but
    required by December 1, unless waived by the principal

 • Our preschool accepts children ages 2 through 5. Children who are 2 years of age must be potty-trained. 
 • All students must comply with current California immunization and health requirements prior to
   enrollment 
 
• The parish school will strive to have Catholic education accessible to as many students as possible, both with its educational programs and financial considerations; however, it may have insufficient  resources to meet the educational and financial needs of all students 
 
• The pastor and principal will review a students’ continued eligibility for enrollment in the parish school
 
• The school shall establish procedures for admission and enrollment