• Kindergarten Application

It is the policy of St. Paul’s School to ensure that each child admitted to the Kindergarten class is ready to learn the Kindergarten curriculum.

Age Requirement

In order to be assessed, a child must be age five (5) by December 1.

Application Requirement

A St. Paul’s School Application Form must be received by August 5.

St. Paul’s School Families

St. Paul’s School, Preschool and Parish families will be given order preference when considering admissions to Kindergarten.

Applications

Applications will be accepted until August 1. If, in the determination of the Admissions Committee, a child does not have the readiness skills needed for Kindergarten based on observation, assessment and a preschool report, St. Paul’s School reserves the right to deny admittance.

Kindergarten Readiness Assessment

The school administers a Kindergarten Readiness Assessment to determine readiness for school. Readiness includes specific assessment tools, language development, basic skills observations, preschool experience, familiarity with books, puzzles, playground games, blocks and other manipulatives, ability to follow directions, and experience with an established routine.

Kindergarten Assessment Dates

Testing for Fall Kindergarten Classes will be held in march of the previous school year. A testing date and time will be scheduled once an Application and all requested information has been submitted. Testing for kindergarten includes a child’s cognitive, social and fine motor skills.

Requirements for Kindergarten

Notification of Acceptance

Families will be notified of an acceptance or wait-list, in writing, within two full work weeks after completion of all the above mentioned requirements.