Statement of Non-Discrimination

St. Brendan Parish School admits students of any race, color, gender, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial assistance programs, and athletic and other administered programs. To be considered for enrollment, and to qualify for the Active/Contributing Parishioner tuition rate the parent(s) or guardian(s) and students must meet all of their respective eligibility requirements.

Parent Requirements for Eligibility

1. At least one parent or guardian is Roman Catholic.
2. Parents or guardians must be registered members of St. Brendan Parish before registering at the school.  (Parish registration is done at the Parish office.)
3. Parents or guardians must demonstrate support by being regular contributors to the parish according to their means, through the Sunday offering envelope, annually completing a stewardship commitment card indicating planned giving amount for the calendar year, and making a good faith effort to fulfill that commitment.  Commitments may be changed if necessary by contacting the Pastoral Assistant for Administration.

Student Requirements for Eligibility

1. Students entering kindergarten must be five (5) years old by August 31st. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
2. Students transferring from another school into our grade 1 - 8 program must not have had behavioral problems at the previous school.  Students must also have demonstrated an average range of ability through one or more of the following:
   a.    Records of transcripts from a previous school.
   b.    Previous principal’s/teacher’s recommendation.

Criteria

Class size is 30 students for grades 1 through 8 and 15 students for AM/PM kindergarten. (A sibling may be accepted into a class of 30 in grades 1 through 8 at Principal’s/Pastor’s discretion). In the event that more students apply for a grade than there are positions available, the following criteria will be used to establish the student’s priority for admission. Criteria are listed in order of importance.

1. Returning students who meet academic and behavioral expectations.
2. Applicants who have a sibling already attending St. Brendan Parish School, assuming continued support and involvement of the parents.
3. Applicants whose parents are registered in St. Brendan Parish and are actively involved in parish life.  Please note the emphasis on active involvement. The length of time in the parish is also taken into consideration.
4. After considering St. Brendan parishioner applicants, if there is still available space, we look at active participating families of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish first and then other parishes.

Waiting List

1. Students who meet eligibility requirements but whom we are not able to admit because of space limitations will be put on a waiting list (if they so desire).  If openings occur, students will be considered according to the criteria list (items 2-4) above.
2. Families must re-apply for admission each year.  Consideration will be given to those who have applied before, assuming continued eligibility.

Space Availability Policy

1. Catholic families not registered in St. Brendan will be considered for admission on a space available basis..
2. Non-Catholic families will be considered for admission on a space available basis, with the understanding that all students are required to participate in religious programs, liturgies and instruction.