Admissions

It is the goal of St. Paul Parochial School to educate children of Catholic families. Registration means that the family is willing to comply with the programs and policies of the school and actively participate in activities which support the school in its programs and philosophy. Catholic schools are a primary means of Catholic education. The Catholic school is to assist Catholic families in the formation and education of their children in the Catholic faith, Gospel values, and traditions.

St. Paul Parochial School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available at all schools. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, and sex in its employment practices.

Preliminary registration takes place in the Spring.

• A non-refundable registration fee is to be paid at this time.
• A child entering kindergarten must be five years of age by September 1.
• A child entering first grade must be six years of age by September 1.
• A physical examination is required for those who have not already had one in kindergarten.
• Verification of all immunizations required by Oregon Law must be presented before entrance in school.
• These completed forms are due in the school office no later than September 1
• A birth certificate and baptismal certificate (if Catholic) for all new students is required.

Order of Acceptance for Admissions

Admissions priorities are as follows:

• Returning students who have maintained academic and behavioral standards at a satisfactory level and their siblings.
• Parishioners of St. Paul Parish, who are registered, attend Sunday liturgies and provide financial and/or other support to the parish.
• Catholics registered and active in parishes without schools.
• Non-Catholic students.
• All other (latecomers in all categories) are on a first come, first serve basis.

A committee of school personnel must evaluate applications of students in grades Five through Eight before being approved. Placement testing to assure proper level assignment may be required. All first year and new students are accepted on a probationary basis for a nine-week period in order to ascertain a student’s ability to adjust to the school philosophy and program.

Divorced or separated parents must file a court-certified copy of the custody section of the divorce or separation decree with the principal’s office. The school will not be held responsible for failing to honor arrangements that have not been made known.

Tuition Rates

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