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Notes for Prospective Students
Priority Admissions and EnrollmentPriority for admission and
enrollment to Sacred Heart Catholic School is determined in the
following order:Students currently enrolled at Sacred Heart
Catholic School in Pre-Kindergarten through 11th Grade.Siblings of
students currently enrolled at Sacred Heart Catholic School in
Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade.Applicants who are parishioners
at Sacred Heart Church, Holy Rosary Church, St. Thomas Church, and
St. Fabian Church, and children of faculty members.Catholic
applicants from parishes other than those listed above.Non-Catholic
applicants.Admission to all grades will be determined by the Sacred
Heart Admissions Committee. Upon enrollment in Sacred Heart
Catholic School, the parents and child agree to abide by its rules
and policies.Additional Information for New Student
AdmissionsIn-town transfersStudents from the local area (within a
30 mile radius of Sacred Heart Catholic School) may apply for
admission at any time during the first semester. In-town transfer
students must be approved by the Admissions Council prior to the
end of the first semester.Out-of-town ransfersStudents transferring
from a school outside the Hattiesburg area (outside a 30 mile
radius of Sacred Heart Catholic School) may apply for admission at
any time during the school year.Students from schools not
accredited by the state of MississippiStudents applying for
admission to Sacred Heart Elementary or High School from a school
which is not accredited by the State of Mississippi Department of
Education must be tested.* This includes students who wish to
transfer from schools accredited by the Mississippi Association of
Independent Schools.Home schooled studentsTo apply for admission to
Sacred Heart Catholic School, home schooled students must meet the
following requirements:The student must provide proof of enrollment
in a national or state accredited home-schooling program.
Documentation in the form of a transcript and/or grade report from
the program must be provided.Admissions testing* will be
required.*Sacred Heart Catholic School tests for grade and/or
subject placement. Sacred Heart Catholic School does not test for
Carnegie units. Testing will either be a standardized achievement
test(s) or teacher-made special subject test(s) to determine the
appropriate classification of the student. Notice of the
administering of such test(s) shall be given to the applicant not
less than five days prior to the date of the administration of each
test, unless agreed upon by the parent and school officials.Policy
Regarding Re-Admission of StudentsRe-admission to Sacred Heart
Catholic School is at the sole discretion of the school's Principal
and the Admissions Council. The school reserves the right to refuse
re-admission of any student for reasons including but not limited
to the following: lack of academic progress, discipline concerns,
protection, safety, and well-being of the student body and/or
faculty and staff.Non-Discrimination Policy & Title IX ComplianceIn
compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1962 and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Sacred Heart School
in Hattiesburg, MS assures that no one shall, on the grounds of
race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be
subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the
school.Sacred Heart School is in compliance with the requirements
of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, which prohibits
sex discrimination in Federally-assisted education programs. Title
IX states:"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of
sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or
be subjected to discrimination under any education program or
activity receiving Federal financial assistance."Requirements for
EnrollmentUpon acceptance to Sacred Heart Catholic School, the
following items will be required for enrollment:Withdrawal letter
from previous school or preschoolCertificate of Baptism (Catholic
students only)Immunization certificate from the state of
Mississippi Dept. of Health (Form 121)The following immunizations
are required for all students:DPT (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping
Cough)B. Red MeaslesRubellaPolioMumpsMMR Vaccine (the MS State
Dept. of Health enforces a 2nd dose MMR requirement)Chicken PoxTdap
(incoming 7th graders only)Copy of the child's social security card
(optional)A contract with FACTS tuition payment service or tuition
paid in fullHigh School Placement Test for students applying to
Sacred Heart Catholic High School (7th-12th)Transcript Release Form
to be sent to previous school