To be awarded a Choice Scholarship in period one, a complete application must be submitted for the student on or before the September 1, 2022 application deadline and the student must be fully enrolled and expected in attendance on or before the September count day.

To be awarded a second period Choice Scholarship, a complete application must be submitted for the student on or before the January 15, 2023 second period application deadline and the student must be fully enrolled and expected in attendance on or before the February count date.

The primary function of Sts. Joan of Arc & Patrick School is to teach Catholic students to live and love the Catholic faith.

Admission priority to Sts. Joan of Arc & Patrick School is given to children of the two parishes. All other students are welcome when space is available.

The following policy is established by the School Governance Council: 

         a) If there is not sufficient space to enroll all who desire admission, first priority will be given to:

1. students enrolled during the previous year who submit a registration form and deposit before the priority registration deadline.

2. for students entering preschool, a corresponding priority registration deadline for members of the two sponsoring parishes will be established.

3. following the priority registration deadline, students will be enrolled in the order in which registration forms and deposits are received.

4. Once classes are filled, a waiting list will be established by grade.

b) Enrollments may be limited to a distribution of students based on room size.

c) All Catholic students participate fully in the religion program.  All students attend classes in religion and school/class liturgies.

d) Once a non-Catholic student is accepted, re-registration is not denied due to  increased class size.

e) Students meet age requirements for kindergarten in conformity with Indiana school law which states a child is to be five (5) years of age by August 1.

f) Students with disabilities are accommodated when the student can benefit from the school environment and academic programs provided in small and large instructional groups.  Neither schools nor school staffs of the Diocese of Lafayette are equipped to provide one-to-one instruction.  If the school administration determines that the needs of a student cannot be met by our school, admission will be denied/rescinded.

g) All fees and tuition must be paid or arranged, as established by the School Governance Council, prior to enrollment for the semester. Since both parishes financially support the operation of the school, families with students in the school are expected to support their respective parishes.

h) Parents will accept their responsibilities as outlined in this parent/student handbook.  Parents are expected to be positive role models for their children. Catholic parents are expected to be practicing Catholics and ensure that their children attend Mass on the weekend.

i) Acceptance of transfer students is evaluated on an individual basis by an admissions team with final approval by the principal.  Academic assessments and interviews will be held with incoming students in grades 3-8. Every effort will be made to meet students’ needs

j.) STSJP’s School Choice Voucher Process will be followed for families who wish to participate in this Department of Education program.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

At the time of a student’s registration, each parent or guardian is to present the following:

         a) Birth Certificate

         b) Record of Immunization

         c) Baptismal Certificate, if baptized

         d) Social Security Number

         e) Health Records

         f) Court-issued custody papers, if applicable

         g) Most current grade card

Children may be unable to attend class until the record of immunization is presented.