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Applicant age requirements by 1 September

Pre-kindergarten (3)	must be at least 3 years old
Pre-kindergarten (4)	must be at least 4 years old
Kindergarten	must be at least 5 years old
First grade	must be at least 6 years old

 

NEW APPLICANTS

 Each new applicant must submit their application to the Main Office (in person, or by mail to SMCS Admissions, 1019 South 7^th Street, Temple TX 76504)

The application process also requires an interview with the principal, for Grades 5-8. All new students in grades 5-8 will be placed on a probationary period for the first nine weeks.

Once accepted, the applicant placement tests to new students in Grades 2 and above to determine appropriate levels in reading and mathematics.

SPECIAL NEEDS

The well-trained staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School deals with students on a highly individualized basis. However, certain needs may require professional attention of a kind other than what we are able to provide. The school reserves the right to refuse admission in cases of this nature. In particular,

·         The school may not accept children with behavioral problems.

·         The school may accept children with special physical or learning needs if the principal – after consulting with the child, the guardians, and involved staff members – finds that those needs can be adequately met by staff.

Should behavioral, learning or physical problems surface during the school year, a student’s status will be re-assessed. The principal - again, after consulting with the child, the guardians, and involved staff members – will decide whether the school can offer the special programs needed to continue the proper development or the student, or whether other arrangements should be made.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

 St. Mary’s Catholic School accepts children of any race, color, sex, religion, nation origin, or ethnic origin, provided that the parents agree to submit their child to the rules and regulations adopted by the school. St. Mary’s Catholic  School complies with all applicable State and Federal laws regarding discrimination.