Admission Policy
ADMISSION POLICIES FOR ST. GREGORY THE GREAT SCHOOL
It is understood that St.Gregory the Great School exists to support the parents in their role as the primary educators of their children in the Catholic faith and to educate those parish children whose families are committed to the Catholic faith and Catholic education. It is also understood that much of a child’s faith formation and moral foundation comes from their experiences at home. All parents and legal guardians are expected to respect and support the Church’s teachings and moral authority as administered by the pastoral leader of their Catholic parish.
All parents and guardians must also be aware of their obligation to model Christ and the Church’s teachings, and that their own conduct can impact whether a student is admitted or remains enrolled, at the discretion of St.Gregory the Great School. St.Gregory the Great School reserves the right to dismiss any student, or to deny re-enrollment to any student, who, in the sole judgment of the principal, is not making satisfactory progress, has engaged in conduct that is detrimental to the school, or whose parent has engaged in conduct which is detrimental to the school.
Every student enrolled in St.Gregory the Great Catholic School in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles shall be immunized against vaccine-preventable diseases caused by infectious agents in accordance with the immunization schedule adopted by the California State Department of Health Services. The only exception to the foregoing requirements for students in our Catholic schools is a medical exemption signed by a licensed professional (M.D., N.D., D.O., ARNP, or PA)) authorized to practice in the State of California including the physician’s license number. Failure to obtain required immunizations prior to admission or to maintain required immunizations during enrollment may result in a denial of attendance.
Applications and registrations will be considered on the following priority basis:
1. Current student presently enrolled at St.Gregory the Great School.
2. Students of families who have children presently enrolled in the school, Catholic or not.
3. Students of families who are registered, supporting, and active in St. Gregory the Great Parish. The family must be in good standing with regard to the participation, finances, and support of the parish. When the applicants are equal, the following will be taken into consideration:
a. Longevity in the St. Gregory the Great Parish
b. Children/siblings of alumni of St. Gregory the Great School
c. Grandchildren of long-time parishioners
d. Results of any interviews deemed necessary by the Principal
(As in all school policies, the final decision is made by the Principal and Pastor of St. Gregory the Great )
4. Students baptized Catholic who are not covered by the above qualifications.
A. As openings occur for each grade level, students will be admitted and/or placed on a waiting list according to the following criteria: (A waiting list will be established when a class reaches 20 in Transitional Kindergarten, 25 in Kindergarten, and 1st grade, 30 in 2nd – 5th, 35 in 6-8 grades.
B. St. Gregory the Great School admits qualified students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies and scholarships. Students possessing physical or emotional disabilities will not be denied admission solely by reason of the disability.
C. Admission of students is dependent upon the results of an interview with the principal and a review of current school records and entrance exam results. All students seeking admission will be tested prior to placement. This testing will occur in mid-March. After testing, all applicants will be notified in writing as to their admission status. If, after testing, it is determined that the student qualifies for admission, but there is not a space in the class, he/she will be placed on a waiting list. Registration and testing fees are non-refundable.
D. The completion of application forms, approval of tuition contract, determination of space, and the ability to meet the needs of the individual student are also required.
E. Final acceptance will be submitted in writing to all new families admitted for the following school year.
F. A child must be 5 years of age for kindergarten and 4 years old for transitional kindergarten by September 1 of the current school year for entrance into that respective grade. There are no exceptions made to this entrance date.
G. A copy of a Baptismal certificate if Roman Catholic, birth certificate, and immunization form MUST be submitted by all new students before school begins.
H. All new students are accepted on a probationary basis. (Please refer to the policy on Academic Trial Period). Students must meet and maintain academic standards and expectations.
I. Registration will begin during Catholic Schools’ Week at the end of January.
CLASS SIZE
As openings occur for each grade level, students will be admitted and/or placed on the waiting list according to the following criteria: waiting list will be established when a class reaches 20 in Transitional Kindergarten, 25 in Kindergarten and 1st grade, 30 in 2nd – 5th, 35 in 6-8 grades. The principal has complete discretion on exceeding class size.
Admission Guidelines
Applying for Admission
To apply for admission using our online application, first create an account by filling out the form by visiting the link, Gradelink Enrollment
Current SGG families may log in with their existing Gradelink credentials.
Once you have established your account, click the button to “Create a
New Student Application,” then fill out an application for each child for whom you are seeking admission.
Whether uploaded within the online application, or emailed, mailed, or hand-delivered to St. Gregory the Great School, the following documentation is required* (PDF format preferred for electronic submissions):
- Birth Certificate (all applicants; must be state- or country-issued; cannot be hospital-issued)
- Baptismal Certificate
- A copy of the most recent set of standardized test scores and report cards (applicants for grades 1-8)
SCHOOL STUDENT NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The school, mindful of its mission to be a witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students regardless of race, color, or national and/or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activitie
s generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, sex, or national and/or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies and practices, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs, although certain athletic leagues and other programs may limit participation and some archdiocesan schools operate as single sex schools. While the school does not discriminate against students with special needs, a full range of services may not always be available to them. Decisions concerning the admission and continued enrollment of a student in the school are based upon the student’s emotional, academic and physical abilities and the resources available to the school in meeting the student’s needs.
TUITION
- Tuition Rates
- Tuition Management
ADMISSION
FUNDRAISERS
- Fundraising Options
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Before and After School Care
St. Gregory the Great School offers an after-school on all regular school days (with exceptions noted in the school calendar). After-school daycare begins immediately after school and continues until 6:00 PM.
CEF
- Application- ENGLISH – SPANISH
- STATEMENT of INCOME
- TUITION ASSISTANCE-ENG
The Catholic Education Foundation Provides grants for families in need of financial assistance. Grant applications are obtained each year and must be submitted by mid-March.
TESTING DATES
Please contact mainoffice@sggknights.org for scheduling
