Admissions Statement
Families admitted into the school community are accepted on the basis of a personal interview with the principal who judges their interest and motivation in accord with the highest order of Catholic education. St. Joan of Arc Parish School respects the dignity of every child; therefore, neither race, color, religion, nor nationality will prevent a child from being accepted into the parish school.
v In House Registration
New student registrations from families who already have a child or children attending St. Joan of Arc Parish School will be accepted for Grades 4K-8 via the registration forms sent home in early January. These registrations will be accepted in the order in which they are received until the class limit has been met. Up to five (5) additional registrations per class will be placed on a waiting list.
v New Students’ Registration
New student registrations will begin on the Sunday of Catholic Schools Week (usually the last week in January). Date and time will be noted on each registration form. The priority system will be in effect for two weeks commencing with the Sunday of Catholic Schools Week. After this period, registration will be on a first come first serve basis in accordance with the general admissions statement:
New students will be accepted according to the following priorities:
1. Children who presently have older siblings in the school.
2. Children whose siblings have already graduated from the parish school.
3. The children of past graduates whose families are parishioners of St. Joan of Arc Parish.
4. The children of St. Joan of Arc parishioners.
5. New students from a non-parishioner but Catholic family who want to attend St. Joan of Arc Parish School.
6. Non-Catholic family.
v Kindergarten Admission Requirements
When seeking admission to Junior Kindergarten, the child must be four (4) years of age on or before September 1st in the year the child proposes to enter school. When seeking admission to Senior Kindergarten, the child must be five (5) years of age on or before September 1st in the year the child proposes to enter school.
v New Student Requirements
1. Student records and a copy of the most recent evaluation (report card) must be on file.
2. All students must meet the immunization requirements as stated in the Wisconsin Statute and Archdiocesan Policies.
3. An evaluation of academic and behavioral progress will take place at the end of each quarter. Final evaluation will take place at the end of the first year.
4. If a student’s parents are separated or divorced, a copy of the legal custody document must be submitted and the Confidential Custody Form completed.
5. Any student expelled from a previous school due to or because of drugs or alcohol will not be admitted to St. Joan of Arc Parish School unless the following steps have been taken:
a. On-going counseling is required.
b. Documentation of treatment will be required.
c. Probationary period will be one year.
6. Any student expelled from a previous school due to or because of possession of weapons/firearms will not be admitted to St. Joan of Arc Parish School.
