NEW PARENT INFORMATION

Holy Family School primarily serves parishioners of Holy Family Church. Our school is for practicing, believing Catholics who want their children to know, love, and serve God. It is a Christ-centered environment where we come together to learn about Catholic morals, discipline and academics.

It is important that our families understand what a Catholic School is and what a Catholic School is not.

A Catholic School is:

• For practicing, believing Catholics.
• For families who want their children to know, love, and serve God.
• A place where moral teaching, discipline, and academics come together in a Christ centered atmosphere.

A Catholic School is not:

• A Private School.
• Only for students of a certain intellect or income bracket.
• An enclosed environment, shielding students from the realities of life.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration for returning students and incoming siblings is held in January. Open registration for the community is held in February. Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee at the time of registration. Holy Family Catholic School complies with Diocesan policy and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin. All families wishing to enroll students in Holy Family Catholic School (PK3-8) shall be given an application by the Admission Coordinator in accordance with this Policy. Admission will be based on the following categories:

• Student must be three (3) years old by September 1 for PK3, four (4) years old by September 1 for PK4 and five (5) years old by September 1 for Kindergarten in order to meet the Florida age requirements for per Florida Statute 232.04.
• Students entering first grade must have successfully completed an accredited kindergarten program and be six (6) years old by September 1 per Florida Statute 232.01.
• Parents whose children are transferring from another school must submit a letter of reference from the teacher of the current school, the most recent standardized testing and all prior report cards. Testing may be administered to determine grade level. Upon review of all documentation, a decision will be made regarding acceptance.

Priority admission will be determined by the following:

• Families with children currently enrolled and in good standing at Holy Family Catholic School.
• Families of Holy Family Parish who are active and supportive parishioners.
• Families of students transferred from a neighboring or out-of-state Catholic school due to family move.
• Catholics from other parishes who are active and supportive members of their parish.