Admissions Policy
It is the policy of St. Charles School to welcome any student who wishes to apply for admission. St. Charles School under the guidance of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at St. Charles School. St. Charles School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Although first priority is given to St. Charles Borromeo parishioners and Catholic students, others who wish to participate in the program will continue to be admitted as long as there is adequate room following the school’s Class-Size Policy, and it has been determined that St. Charles School can meet the child’s specific needs. Admission will be based on the following ordered priorities:
1. Catholic and non-Catholic families presently enrolled in St. Charles School (K-8).
2. Catholic and non-Catholic families with siblings presently enrolled in St. Charles School (K-8).
3. Families who deferred enrollment the previous year based on developmental assessment results.
4. Registered parishioners of St. Charles Borromeo who have participated in the preschool programs, based on length of participation.
5. Registered parishioners of St. Charles Borromeo who have not participate in the preschool programs.
6. Registered parishioners of other area Catholic parishes who have participated in the preschool programs, based on date of pre-registration.
7. Registered parishioners of other area Catholic parishes who have not participated in the preschool programs, based on date of pre-registration.
8. Non-Catholic families who have participated in the preschool programs, based on length of participation.
9. New non-Catholic families, based on date of pre-registration.
10. The Principal will make the final decision for accepting students to St. Charles School.
Preschool Applicants
Applicants for the three-year-old preschool program should be three years old by August 1, and applicants must be potty-trained. Applicants for the four/five-year-old preschool program should be four years old by August 1. There will be no early admission into pre-school unless deemed appropriate by the principal and space permits after all applicants who meet the age guidelines have been placed.
Incoming Kindergarten or First Grade Applicants
Guidelines for the Indiana Department of Education stating that a student residing in Indiana be at least five years of age on or before October 1 in order to enroll in kindergarten will be followed. There will be no early admission into kindergarten or grade one unless deemed appropriate by the Principal and space permits after all applicants who meet the age guidelines have been placed.
Each spring the Gesell Assessment/School Readiness Test and STAR Early Literacy Assessment is administered to all incoming kindergarten and new first grade applicants. This test is based on the concept that behavior and learning develop in a patterned and predictable way at varying rates. Each applicant is assessed by a licensed St. Charles Staff Member to determine the child’s school readiness. School readiness is the ability to cope with the school and classroom environments physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually, without undue stress. Recommendations for placement are based on this test. More information on the Gesell Assessment can be found at www.gesellinstitute.org. There is a $25 non-refundable fee for the assessment. If it is determined that the child is ready for kindergarten/first grade, then placement follows the guidelines established in the school’s Admissions Policy and Class-Size Policy. If it is determined that the child is not ready for kindergarten placement by the administrator of the assessment, there will be conference between the assessor, the parent, and the principal to evaluate the child’s test results and to determine appropriate placement.
Transfer Applicants
Students transferring from another school to St. Charles School will be considered for admission if class size permits, if the student is in good standing, and if guidelines as established in the school’s Admissions Policy are met. The student will need to complete the STAR math and language arts assessment to help in determining grade level placement. Conferences with the prior school Principal and teachers may be arranged before admitting transfer applicants.
Transfer Applications
Students in good standing from another school will be considered for transfer admission after the following has been accomplished:
NOTE: St. Charles School supports the disciplinary decisions of other schools. Therefore, a student expelled from another parochial, private, or public school may not be considered for enrollment until one year after the expulsion date, and then only at the discretion of the Principal in consultation with the Pastor.
St. Charles offers tours and shadowing to interested students and families. Please call the office at 812-336-5853 to schedule an appointment or complete the on-line form.
It is the policy of St. Charles School to welcome any student who wishes to apply for admission. St. Charles School under the guidance of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at St. Charles School. St. Charles School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Although first priority is given to St. Charles Borromeo parishioners and Catholic students, others who wish to participate in the program will continue to be admitted as long as there is adequate room following the school’s Class-Size Policy, and it has been determined that St. Charles School can meet the child’s specific needs. Admission will be based on the following ordered priorities:
1. Catholic and non-Catholic families presently enrolled in St. Charles School (K-8).
2. Catholic and non-Catholic families with siblings presently enrolled in St. Charles School (K-8).
3. Families who deferred enrollment the previous year based on developmental assessment results.
4. Registered parishioners of St. Charles Borromeo who have participated in the preschool programs, based on length of participation.
5. Registered parishioners of St. Charles Borromeo who have not participate in the preschool programs.
6. Registered parishioners of other area Catholic parishes who have participated in the preschool programs, based on date of pre-registration.
7. Registered parishioners of other area Catholic parishes who have not participated in the preschool programs, based on date of pre-registration.
8. Non-Catholic families who have participated in the preschool programs, based on length of participation.
9. New non-Catholic families, based on date of pre-registration.
10. The Principal will make the final decision for accepting students to St. Charles School.
Preschool Applicants
Applicants for the three-year-old preschool program should be three years old by August 1, and applicants must be potty-trained. Applicants for the four/five-year-old preschool program should be four years old by August 1. There will be no early admission into pre-school unless deemed appropriate by the principal and space permits after all applicants who meet the age guidelines have been placed.
Incoming Kindergarten or First Grade Applicants
Guidelines for the Indiana Department of Education stating that a student residing in Indiana be at least five years of age on or before October 1 in order to enroll in kindergarten will be followed. There will be no early admission into kindergarten or grade one unless deemed appropriate by the Principal and space permits after all applicants who meet the age guidelines have been placed.
Each spring the Gesell Assessment/School Readiness Test and STAR Early Literacy Assessment is administered to all incoming kindergarten and new first grade applicants. This test is based on the concept that behavior and learning develop in a patterned and predictable way at varying rates. Each applicant is assessed by a licensed St. Charles Staff Member to determine the child’s school readiness. School readiness is the ability to cope with the school and classroom environments physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually, without undue stress. Recommendations for placement are based on this test. More information on the Gesell Assessment can be found at www.gesellinstitute.org. There is a $25 non-refundable fee for the assessment. If it is determined that the child is ready for kindergarten/first grade, then placement follows the guidelines established in the school’s Admissions Policy and Class-Size Policy. If it is determined that the child is not ready for kindergarten placement by the administrator of the assessment, there will be conference between the assessor, the parent, and the principal to evaluate the child’s test results and to determine appropriate placement.
Transfer Applicants
Students transferring from another school to St. Charles School will be considered for admission if class size permits, if the student is in good standing, and if guidelines as established in the school’s Admissions Policy are met. The student will need to complete the STAR math and language arts assessment to help in determining grade level placement. Conferences with the prior school Principal and teachers may be arranged before admitting transfer applicants.
Transfer Applications
Students in good standing from another school will be considered for transfer admission after the following has been accomplished:
- Tour of our school
- A conference with the Principal, parents, and student to discuss goals, religious mission, and expectations of the School.
- If requested, the parents have provided a written statement indicating their reasons for seeking enrollment for their child in the school.
- Previous records have been supplied to the administration including, if available and applicable, a current report card, standardized testing results, 504 Plan, CSEP, or individual education plan.
- Students will complete the Renaissance STAR Assessment in Language Arts and Math to help in determining grade level placement.
- If the St. Charles Administration Team determines that it is in the school and the student’s best interests, and if there is an opening, the student will be admitted.
- Enrollment/Admission forms are completed.
- Updated immunization records have been received.
NOTE: St. Charles School supports the disciplinary decisions of other schools. Therefore, a student expelled from another parochial, private, or public school may not be considered for enrollment until one year after the expulsion date, and then only at the discretion of the Principal in consultation with the Pastor.
St. Charles offers tours and shadowing to interested students and families. Please call the office at 812-336-5853 to schedule an appointment or complete the on-line form.
