How to Apply
Applications for the 2024/2025 school year are now open for
Pre-Kindergarten - 7th Grade
*Please read ALL information below before filling out the online application. Email admissions@jp2.org if you have any questions.
St. John Paul II Catholic School 2024 / 2025 School Year APPLICATION PROCESS
- 1. Preparation and Submission of Application
- 2. Submit Necessary Documents
- 3. Schedule of Screening / Testing
- 4. Decision letters will be emailed March 8, 2024
1. Preparation and Submission of Application
2. Submit Necessary Documents
3. Schedule of Screening / Testing
4. Decision letters will be emailed March 8, 2024
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Applicants are considered for acceptance to St. John Paul II Catholic School using the following criteria:
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By September 1 of the school year applying for, 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. -
All PreK and Kindergarten students must be fully toilet-trained. No pull-ups or diapers will be allowed.
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When all other enrollment criteria are equal, Catholic applicants and/or children of alumni will be accepted over non-Catholic applicants, and Christian applicants will be given priority over non-Christian applicants.
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Passing grades of “C” (78%) or better in all subjects are required for the last 3 academic years.
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Prior standardized test scores of 60th percentile or higher (1st - 7th Grade) are required for the last three academic years.
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PreK and Kindergarten applicants must score 75% or higher on St. John Paul II Catholic School entrance screening. 1st - 7th 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.
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Behavior and conduct ratings of satisfactory or better on both report cards and teacher recommendations are required.
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If the Admissions Committee is undecided, the applicant may be asked to meet with the administration or the teachers for an interview.
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Upon acceptance to St. John Paul II, PreK and Kindergarten students MUST re-test annually and meet appropriate percentiles of 75% or above to advance to the next grade.
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Students that receive a “Provisional Acceptance” letter will be required to attend StJPII’s Summer Enrichment Program in June. Registration for the Summer Enrichment Program opens on our website in January.