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Admission Information          Nondiscriminatory Policy             Sacred Heart Catholic School does not discriminate in its enrollment practices according to sex, race, ethnic background, social, or economic status.  Since we are a religious oriented school, we give preference to members of the Roman Catholic Church.  We welcome members of other denominations when class size allows.          Admission Students applying for Pre-3 must be three years old by September 1 of the year of entrance and potty trained Students applying for Pre-4 must be four years old by September 1 of the year of entrance.   Students entering Kindergarten must be five years old by September 1 of the year of entrance.  Students entering First Grade must be six years old by September 1 of the year of entrance.             The following is a guideline for order of admission: Practicing Catholic families from Sacred Heart Parish with children enrolled in our school.Practicing Catholic families from Sacred Heart Parish with the oldest child entering Kindergarten. Practicing Catholic families transferring into Sacred Heart Parish with children presently enrolled in a Catholic School. Practicing Catholic families with school age children enrolled in Religious Education classes. Practicing Catholic families from other parishes. Siblings of Non-Catholic students. Other families.  Note:  Practicing Catholic is defined as one who attends Mass regularly, participates in the sacramental life of the Church, and who is a registered, supporting member of the parish. No child is automatically enrolled in a grade.  The principal and pastor must approve each enrollment.  The principal maintains a waiting list.            Admission Requirements             All initial enrollments are probationary for the first six weeks of school.  Those students, whose conduct proves detrimental to the development of the faith community, will not be allowed to continue at Sacred Heart Catholic School.  The students` academics will also be evaluated continuously during this period.  If it is determined that SHCS is not meeting the needs of the child, the child may be dismissed.            Parents are expected to set a good example by attending Church, living the Gospel, and showing interest in their child`s progress by reinforcing religious concepts at home.  They should attend parent/teacher conferences; take an active part in parent programs, and support school policies, teachers, and administrators.All tuition for the current year must be paid by the end of the school year in order for a student to be admitted the following year.  Required Forms          Child`s birth certificate          Immunization records          Baptismal certificate if student is Catholic and other sacramental records if applicable         Previous school records if applicable  Students with exceptional learning needs will be admitted on a case by case basis pending a meeting with the principal and grade-level teacher to determine if the special needs can be accommodated.  Transfer Students Students transferring from local schools, entering grades 1-8 must provide copies of report cards for the past two years, academic test results, and if applicable, copies of Individualized Education Plans (IEP) or Individualized Service Plans (ISP) at the time of application.  Students entering grades 1-8 may be required to have and admission interview.  Families will be called to schedule an interview if this is necessary.  Students may also be screened before admitted. Before a prospective transferring student is admitted:  1.      The parent/guardian shall supply the school with complete permanent records from the school the student last attended.  These must include immunization records, grades, standardized test results, information concerning special education services and/or other educational information that is available on the child.  2.      The principal will obtain verbal or written recommendation regarding the student academic/behavioral history from the previous school administration. 3.      After evaluating the information received and discussing this with the classroom teacher to whom the child would be assigned, the principal will determine if both the educational needs of the student can be met by the services available and if the presence of the prospective student will be an asset to the present school clients and school program .4.      Admission is on a probationary basis for a period of six weeks, which may be extended if necessary.  The student is expected to be in compliance with the regulations as stated in this handbook, as well as the academic and behavioral regulations set forth by the teacher. 5.      Sacred Heart Catholic School will abide by all grade placement recommendations made by the previous school.