Admissions

Dear New and Prospective Parents,

On behalf of the community of St. Joseph School, I would like to wish you a very warm welcome. Whether you are visiting our web site to learn more about our school, or you have already made a decision to become a part of our community, I am sure that you will find St. Joseph School to be a wonderful place for children to learn and grow in a loving, faith-based environment. Our teachers, support staff, clergy and parish community work together with parents to make our school the best possible place for each of our students.

Because many different areas and topics of interest are covered in different parts of our web site, I will not try to discuss them all here. However, there are three things that I would like to emphasize. First, education at St. Joseph School is very strongly tied to our Catholic Christian Faith. We believe that the teachings of Christ are the foundation upon which to build our children’s education. This is a place where children grow with and through the support of a loving God. Secondly, St. Joseph School is blessed with an experienced, skilled and highly qualified staff. All of our teachers and support staff are called to the ministry of education through their love for children. Together we strive to make learning at St. Joseph School a successful endeavor for each child. Thirdly, you should know that parents are highly involved in virtually every aspect of our school program. We believe that parents are the primary educators of their children and we encourage them to be active at school. The interaction of the Catholic Faith, dedicated educators and involved parents work together to make St. Joseph School a special place for our students.

Principal, St Joseph School

ADMISSIONS POLICY

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION (Catholic School Department):

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Sacramento, mindful of their primary mission as effective instruments of the educational ministry of the Church, and the witness to the love of Christ for all people, admit students of any race, color and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the respective schools. St. Joseph School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or ethnic origin in the administration of education policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

NEW STUDENTS

(New Students are accepted on a one-year probationary status):

New student registration for St. Joseph School is held in the spring. An interview with the principal is held prior to acceptance.

  • New students are accepted according to the following priority list:
  • St. Joseph and St. Teresa of Avila Parish families
  • Transfer students from Catholic Schools
  • Catholic families from other parishes
  • Non-Catholic families

(Note: Eighth grade students are not accepted except for Catholic School transfer students.)

The following are necessary for a family to qualify for the adjusted tuition plan:

  • A registered/supporting member of SS. Joseph or Teresa of Avila Parish for one year
  • Or provide a letter of recommendation from the pastor of parish where registered, verifying current participation and attendance

    The following items are required at the time of application:

    • A non-refundable application fee. Students are placed on a waiting list when necessary.
    • Birth Certificate.
    • Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation Certificates.
    • Current report card and test scores.
    • Copies of up-to-date immunization record, kindergarten physical (the 3-dose series of the Hepatitis B shot is now required before entrance to kindergarten and 7th grade; kindergarten and 7th grade entrants also need a second dose of measles-containing vaccine (MMR)).

    A student is officially enrolled when the following items are submitted:

    • Completed Registration/Tuition/Service Agreement and non-refundable registration fee.
    • Transcript release.