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ADMISSION AND ENROLLMENT CRITERIA
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Non-Discrimination Policy |
The Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of
Kansas City in Kansas welcome students of every race, color,
national origin and gender and admit them to all rights,
privileges, programs, and activities generally made
available to students in these schools. Preference in
admissions is given to members of the Catholic
parishes/regions served by the Archdiocesan schools and
members of the Catholic faith. (Archdiocesan Policy #6000A)
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Age
Requirement |
In order to be admitted into kindergarten, a
child must be five (5) years of age by August 31 of the
upcoming school year. Kindergarten screening is conducted
in the spring for readiness.
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Enrollment Process - New Families |
Registration for families new to the school
will take place following the school family registration.
Announcements will be posted in Holy Spirit Parish bulletin
two weeks prior to registration concerning time and day.
Parents will be required to fill out the necessary forms. A
non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of
registration. The registration fee is not applied to tuition
for the upcoming school year. The enrollment process is
deemed incomplete in the absence of completed forms and
registration fee. Parents of kindergarten students must
provide a copy of the child's birth certificate, and
baptismal certificate if baptized at any parish other the
Holy Spirit, upon registration. Kindergarten class
assignments will be made on a first come, first served basis
after completion of all forms and payment is received. Holy
Spirit School will accept no local transfers during the
second semester.
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Enrollment Process - Priority Among New Families |
Children of families who are registered and
participating members of Holy Spirit Parish will be enrolled
first. Out of parish registration will be accepted on an as
available basis. Catholic families will receive priority
over non-Catholic families on waiting lists.
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Transfer Students |
All transfer students will meet with the
administration for an interview. The transfer student will
be given portions of tests in at least, but not limited to,
math and reading, so that appropriate placement can be made.
The transfer student will be on probation for at least one
semester with monthly reviews. Transferring students must
maintain passing grades ("C" average) and avoid repeated or
serious violations of school/class rules to continue under
regular status.
Strategic Plan Please
click here to view / print Holy Spirit's strategic plan. |
Holy Spirit Catholic School is currently taking open enrollment
for the 2008-09 school year. Call the school office for
availability of classes ranging from preschool through eighth
grade.
