Bishop Kelley Catholic School Admissions Policy
Bishop Kelley Catholic School respects the individual as well as the student’s rights to an education in a Catholic School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or gender in the administration of its education policies, admission policy, athletic or other school administered programs as required by law.
Respect for the dignity and worth of each individual is basic at Bishop Kelley. Each individual faculty, staff member, students or other working in relationship with the school, is entitled to work/attend school in an environment free from discriminatory practices, including sexual and other forms of illegal harassment. All will be held to standards of conduct that ensure the school is free from sexual and other forms of illegal harassment. Parents of Bishop Kelley students are expected to support the Catholic culture, mission and philosophy of the school.
Students will be accepted as follows:
1. Children of faculty and full time staff.
2. Current Bishop Kelley students, Preschool – 8th grade.
3. Siblings of current Bishop Kelley students.
4. Children of parent/guardian who are active members of Immaculate Conception Parish.
5. Children of families from other Catholic parishes.
6. Non-Catholic families who desire a Catholic education for their children.
Children entering Kindergarten must be five years of age by September 1st.
Children entering Kindergarten must take a Kindergarten Placement Test prior to acceptance into the school. Parent/guardian must provide proof of proper immunization on or before the first day of school.
All students entering the school may be asked to take an entrance test. A written evaluation or report card from the previous school is required. The student and parents will be required to interview with the principal prior to final determination of enrollment. Bishop Kelley Catholic School may refuse enrollment to a student who has:
Acceptance into Bishop Kelley is based upon the conference, test results and previous report cards. All students who are accepted are given probationary status for a period of one year during which they may be asked to leave at any time. This period could be extended at the discretion of the principal or pastor. The student must display an interest in academics and display an effort in observing the school rules and Code of Conduct.
Respect for the dignity and worth of each individual is basic at Bishop Kelley. Each individual faculty, staff member, students or other working in relationship with the school, is entitled to work/attend school in an environment free from discriminatory practices, including sexual and other forms of illegal harassment. All will be held to standards of conduct that ensure the school is free from sexual and other forms of illegal harassment. Parents of Bishop Kelley students are expected to support the Catholic culture, mission and philosophy of the school.
Students will be accepted as follows:
1. Children of faculty and full time staff.
2. Current Bishop Kelley students, Preschool – 8th grade.
3. Siblings of current Bishop Kelley students.
4. Children of parent/guardian who are active members of Immaculate Conception Parish.
5. Children of families from other Catholic parishes.
6. Non-Catholic families who desire a Catholic education for their children.
Children entering Kindergarten must be five years of age by September 1st.
Children entering Kindergarten must take a Kindergarten Placement Test prior to acceptance into the school. Parent/guardian must provide proof of proper immunization on or before the first day of school.
All students entering the school may be asked to take an entrance test. A written evaluation or report card from the previous school is required. The student and parents will be required to interview with the principal prior to final determination of enrollment. Bishop Kelley Catholic School may refuse enrollment to a student who has:
- been expelled at any time during his/her educational career
- been suspended at any time during the last two academic years
- attended school for less than 75% of the regularly scheduled days in the past two academic school year
- been involved in a weapon/drug related incident
Acceptance into Bishop Kelley is based upon the conference, test results and previous report cards. All students who are accepted are given probationary status for a period of one year during which they may be asked to leave at any time. This period could be extended at the discretion of the principal or pastor. The student must display an interest in academics and display an effort in observing the school rules and Code of Conduct.