Enrollment

Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of Holy Family Academy to comply with state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, to the end that no person(s) shall be denied or excluded from enrollment or participation in any educational program or activity operated by the school on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability.

• Minimum Age Requirements
  For admission to Pre-K, the student must be four (4) years of age on or before Sept. 1 of that year.
  For admission to Kindergarten, the student must be five (5) years of age on or before Sept. 1 of that year.
  For admission to First Grade, the student must be six (6) years of age on or before Sept. 1 of that year.
   
• Required Documents
  The following documents must be completed and on file in the school office:
  Application form with application fee
  Birth certificate (copy)
  Baptismal certificate (copy)
  Records from previous school (if applicable) including report cards
  Immunization Form
  Student Health History Form
  Family Information Card
   
• Family Interview
  As part of the normal admission process, the principal may meet with the parents or guardians and the student before granting acceptance.
   
• Provisional Admission for all new students
  Admission of a new student is provisional until:

• All admission requirements have been met in full,
• All records are received from the previous school attended,
• All application and enrollment fees are paid in full or an arrangement has been made with the school bookkeeper,
• At the successful completion of a 9 week probationary period, students will be granted regular status.
   
• Mid-Year Transfer Students
  Students are eligible to transfer into Holy Family Academy mid-year if there has been a change of residence, or if permission is granted by the pastor or principal. Students who seek enrollment mid-year:

• are required to spend one full day in attendance at Holy Family Academy after which a conference will be held with the principal and parents to determine if Holy Family Academy is the best fit for the student;
• are automatically placed on probation for a nine-week period after which they will be given regular student status if there have been no major behavioral or academic concerns.
   
• Waiting Lists
  Waiting lists will be established when grades are filled. Placement will be awarded following the enrollment priority listed below together with the completion of all the usual school registration procedures.