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Holy Cross School Policies - Admission
Admissions
Priority of Admissions
The order of priority in the admission of students to elementary
schools in the Archdiocese of Chicago and endorsed through policy by the
Holy Cross School Board shall be as follows:
- Siblings of children already enrolled
- Children of parishioners
* Children of school age
* Families newly moved into parish
- Children of non-parishioners
* Children of school age
- Transfer students from other schools accepted on an individual basis
following a conference with the principal
Completing the Application for Registration form is not to be perceived
as acceptance by the school. Admission will be based on the needs of the
student and on the ability of the school to meet those needs. Exceptions
to any of the admission priorities as stated may be made at the discretion
of the principal.
Entry Level - School Age
State Law requires that a child has reached the entry age by or on September
1st of the given year.
* Pre-Kindergarten Age 4 on or before September 1st of the year of entrance
* Kindergarten Age 5 on or before September 1st of the year of entrance
Required Documentation
1. Birth Certificate issued by the County, State or National Agency evidencing
that the child meets the age requirement and containing the Live Birth
number
2. Evidence of a physical examination and required immunizations
3. Social Security Number
4. Baptismal certificate, if baptized
5. Official copy of the transfer (if a transfer student)
6. The cumulative record file of a transfer student will be requested
in writing of the school from which the child is transferred
Placement Tests and Screening
Kindergarten screening is given to all incoming students. Placement testing
may be required for transfer students.
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