Overview

We are delighted that you are considering John Paul II Catholic School and look forward to meeting you and your family.  Parents of prospective students are invited to visit the school during Catholic Schools Week (the last week of January), and we encourage prospective parents to attend our evening Open House, Tuesday, January 27, 2009..

 

TOURS

Tours are available every Wednesday morning between 9:00 and 11:00 am. During Catholic Schools Week (last week in January), tours will be held Monday, January 26 through Wednesday, January 28, from 9:00am - 12 noon.
 

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Submitting an application for admission to John Paul II Catholic School is an easy process if you simply follow these easy steps:

1.  Complete a John Paul II Catholic School Application for Enrollment, one per child.

2.  Submit a check for $250.00, non-refundable application/testing fee per child.

3.  Turn in copies of the following paperwork:

a.  the applicant's official state-issued birth certificate. Please provide a copy for the school to keep in its records; however, admissions director must also see the original document.

b.  Copies of the child’s Baptismal Certificate, First Communion and First Reconciliation Certificates (where applicable)

c.  Current immunization records (in English)

d.  Applicant's current and two previous years' report cards

e.  Previous standardized test scores (last two years)

f.  Two current teacher recommendations (One for Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten applicants)

g.  Signed record release forms

 

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

Applicants are considered for acceptance to John Paul II Catholic School using the following criteria:

  • By September 1 of the current year, the child must be four (4) years of age to enroll in pre-kindergarten, five (5) years old to enroll in kindergarten, and six (6) years old to enter first grade.

  • When all other enrollment criteria are equal, Catholic applicants will be accepted over non-Catholic applicants and Christian applicants will be given priority over non-Christian applicants.

  • Passing grades of “C” (78%) or better in all subjects.

  • Standardized test scores of 60th percentile or higher (for first grade through eighth grade).

  • Scores on John Paul II Catholic School entrance exam of 70% or higher for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and first grade applicants. Second through eighth grade applicants must score 60% or higher on the entrance exam and demonstrate satisfactory writing skills through their responses to certain parts of the exam.

  • Behavior and conduct ratings of satisfactory or better as reported on the report cards and in teacher recommendations.

  • If the Admissions Committee is undecided, the applicant may be asked to meet the teachers to develop a portfolio of work.
     

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