Admissions
St. John the Baptist Catholic School, in following the policy of Diocese of Belleville, admits students of any race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Our school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships and local programs and athletic and other school-administered programs. (DP #5111.1) No student will be denied an education at St. John’s due to a pregnancy. (DP # 5138)
The following groups of students will also be considered for acceptance in St. John’s School:
• Children of registered parishioners of St. John the Baptist Church.
• Students who are now enrolled in St. John the Baptist School.
• Children of registered parishioners of neighboring Catholic parishes.
• Brothers and sisters of students who are presently enrolled.
• Children of non-parishioners on a space available basis.
In order to be admitted to pre-school, students must be 4 years old by September 1.
In order to be admitted to kindergarten, students must be 5 years old by September 1.
Whenever students seek re-entry to St. John’s School after having attended another school, the principal, in consultation with the teachers, will review their case. The principal will determine to accept or not accept the student’s re-entry into the school.
If a student is accepted for admission:
• Prior to entering first grade, pupils shall be given some type of reliable readiness test. Kindergarten teachers shall administer this test in the spring before the child leaves kindergarten.
• Testing for children not attending kindergarten shall be administered before the beginning of the school year or at the earliest opportunity.
• Students who transfer into a Catholic school shall be tested to assure appropriate placement. (DP #6162)
• The principal, with the assistance of the teachers, will place the student in a grade according to the student’s level of achievement.
• The student will be expected to comply with all school policies and guidelines.
• The student will be required to attend church services and religion classes. Grades will be recorded for religion classes.
• The parents or guardians will be expected to show an interest in the education of the child by cooperating with the faculty in school matters.
• The student will be expected to progress satisfactorily in the regular curriculum. If the student has major physical, emotional, psychological or learning challenges, the parents, teachers and principal will need to discuss other options that may benefit the student.
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