Non-Discrimination in Student Admission Policies
No student shall be refused admission to St. Patrick School on the basis of race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin.
Students of religious denominations other than Catholic may be admitted according to local policy. (D-111, P-CDOP, 1/03)

Eligibility for Admission (last revised Spring, 1998)
1. All children entering kindergarten must be five years of age on or before September 1.
2. Admissions will be determined on the basis of the following criteria:
a. Children of parishioners attempting to meet guidelines for parish contributions. This includes: siblings currently enrolled, children reaching school age, and children from families moving into the parish.
b. Children of parishioners currently enrolled in public schools wishing to transfer.
c. Children of Catholics (non-parishioners) with students currently enrolled.
d. Children of Catholics (non-parishioners) without students currently enrolled.
e. Children of non-Catholic families desiring a Catholic education.
3. Parents who wish their children to attend St. Patrick School should register with the Pastor first, and then apply to the Principal for admittance of children to the parish school.
4. Parents must meet the financial obligations set up by the Pastor and parish finance committee.

State of Illinois Requirements
1. Kindergarten students must be five years of age on or before September 1. This is verifiable by a copy of the child's certified birth certificate kept on file.
2. Current physical examinations and required immunizations are necessary for all students entering kindergarten, fifth grade, and all students new to the State of Illinois. In addition, a dental examination is now required in kindergarten, second and sixth grades. A vision examination is recommended, but not required.

Diocese of Peoria Requirements
1. Catholic students must provide a copy of their baptismal certificate. The office will verify the Baptism of all students baptized at St. Patrick's Church in Washington.
2. Verification of grade level for transfer students is necessary. (D-112, P-COE, 7/91)
3. Students must be five years of age by September 1 for entrance into kindergarten and six years of age by September 1 for entrance into first grade. (D-112, AR-COE, 7/91)

Fees' Policy for Admission
When St. Patrick's parish children have been cared for, and after children from other Catholic parishes have been cared for, non-parish affiliated children may be admitted. At that time, the Pastor, in consultation with the Commission on Education and Parish Finance Council, will assess the budget and establish a guideline fee according to the scale below, plus child's book fees, bus fee, and other fees, if applicable.

For Catholic students from outside St. Patrick Parish:
Number of Children 1 2 3+
% of cost per pupil 80% 125% 150%

For all non-Catholic students who attend St. Patrick's:
110% per child; there will be a limit of 25% of enrollment taken from this group.

Non parish-affiliated pupils, once admitted and who continue to meet all requirements listed, will be allowed to continue in the available program.

Health Exams
Illinois State law requires that all students entering K, 5, and 9 must have a complete physical. Please make sure the forms contain the date (month, day, and year) of every DPT, polio, measles, mumps, rubella and chicken pox, and hepatitis B immunization that the student has received. All students are now required to have measles' shots after 12 months of age; lead screening is a requirement for entrance into Kindergarten. Physical exams are only valid when signed by the physician and the parent/guardian has completed and signed the medical history portion of the exam. In addition, a dental examination is now required in grades kindergarten, second, and sixth. A vision examination is recommended, but not required. Students not in compliance will be excluded from school on October 1st.
All parents are requested to share pertinent student health information with school administration at the time of student registration. This information will be handled in a strictly confidential manner and will be shared with school faculty and staff on a "need-to-know" basis.

Other Requirements for Enrollment
Parents and guardians of children enrolled in St. Patrick School are required to inform the school of any health problem, disability, or special needs. The school can only make reasonable accommodations. St. Patrick School does not have a special education or a special needs program at this time. Special need forms are available in the school office.
If a child with a disability persistently disrupts the educational setting, requires an extraordinary amount of individualized time, or places risks on the education of others, then St. Patrick School reserves the right to terminate enrollment of the child.
Additionally, if something happens to a child while enrolled in St. Patrick School, such as a serious accident, and more than reasonable accommodations are necessary for the education of the child, St. Patrick School reserves the right to review and discuss the continued enrollment of the child. If a child is found to be a danger to himself/herself or to others, the school reserves the right to terminate enrollment of the child.
Parents and guardians of students wishing to be admitted to St. Patrick School from other schools who previously have received special education services or special services must sign a waiver from receiving the special education services or special services that St. Patrick School cannot provide.
St. Patrick School reserves the right to terminate enrollment of a student if custodial parents or guardians have not disclosed the student's special need. The admission or continued enrollment of any student in St. Patrick School is based on an individual basis that will be made in the best interest of the child and the other students within the school.

Parent Cooperation
The education of a student is a partnership between the parents and the school. Just as a parent has the right to withdraw a child if desired, the school administration reserves the right to require the withdrawal of a student if the administration determines that the partnership is irretrievably broken.

Transfers to and from Other Schools
1. If parents find it necessary to transfer their children to another school, they should notify the school well in advance so that all records, reports, and accounts may be taken care of properly.
2. Parents must sign the necessary forms for release of records.
3. Student records will be mailed to the school that the child is transferring within ten days upon request of that school for records.
4. Book, milk and lunch program fees are non-refundable.
5. Tuition and other fee refunds will be handled through the business office of St. Patrick Church.
6. An "exit interview" may be scheduled with the student and their family.
7. If a student wishes to transfer and return to St. Patrick School, an interview with the student and their family may be scheduled. Re-admission is not automatic.
8. The admission and placement of a student, transferring to St. Patrick School from another school or from a home school setting, will be on a probationary level until all requested student records have been received, and needed observation and placement testing have been completed and analyzed.
9. Admission for transfer students to St. Patrick School is contingent upon the approval of the pastor and principal.