Admission Policies and Procedures

Kindergarten thru 8th Grade

Non-Discrimination Policy Continuation Requirements for Enrolled Students Entrance Requirements for New Applicants Criteria for Acceptance of New Students Criteria for Acceptance of Returning Students Student Transfers Application Form

Preschool

Non-Discrimination Policy

Catholic schools of the Diocese of Monterey, mindful of their mission to be witnesses to the love of Christ for all, admit students of any race, color, national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to the school.

Catholic schools of the Diocese of Monterey do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin, age, sex or disability in administration of their educational policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.

While Catholic schools of the Diocese of Monterey do not discriminate against students with special needs, a full range of services may not always be available to them.

Continuation Requirements for Enrolled Students

1. Satisfactory academic progress commensurate with ability and grade level.
2. Satisfactory patterns of attendance/punctuality.
3. Behavior patterns which are not a disruptive influence in the school, classroom or playground.
4. Updated immunization and health records.
5. Financial accounts current to 30 days (including Parent Point Hours).
6. Registration fee paid (non-refundable unless the school determines the child may not continue.)
7. Consistent parent support of/cooperation with school personnel, policies and procedures.

Entrance Requirements for New Applicants

1. Satisfactory academic progress in previous school(s) (documented by report cards/standardized test scores).
2. Recommendation from current teacher and/or principal.
3. Indication of good character and behavior patterns which would not be a disruptive influence in the school, classroom or playground.
4. Copies of birth, baptismal and First Communion certificates for Catholic students (Grade 3 and above); birth certificates for non-Catholic students.
5. Immunization records and physical exam record, according to state guidelines.
6. Application and Registration fees paid.

N.B Kindergarten students must be a minimum of five years of age by December 2; first grade students must be a minimum of six years by December 2.

Criteria for Acceptance of New Students

Acceptance in all grades is based upon a point system, which includes religious affiliation, academic promise, teacher recommendation and family association with the school.  “Wait Lists” are established for each grade level as classes become full.  All students, Grade 1-8 are admitted on academic and behavioral probation for one trimester.  At the discretion of the principal, a longer probationary period may be required.

Criteria for Acceptance of Returning Students

Students who voluntarily transfer or withdraw from Good Shepherd may not be considered for re-entry into the school.  Exceptions are made based upon the current academic status of the student, determined by report cards for last 2 years, standardized testing for last 2 years, teacher recommendation and Good Shepherd staff assessment of grade level performance as well as the terms under which the student withdrew from attending Good Shepherd.   A Student Academic/Behavior Contract may be drawn up.

Student Transfers

If a student plans to withdraw from Good Shepherd, a note from the parent or guardian requesting a transfer must be sent to the principal in a timely manner. This note should state 1) reason for withdrawal, 2) the last day the student will be in attendance at Good Shepherd, and 3) the name and address of the school the student plans to attend. Good Shepherd will then forward records to the new school. It is the student’s responsibility to return all books and school-owned materials prior to his/her last day of school. Families will be billed for lost/missing or damaged items.

Application Form

A student will not be considered for admission until the school has received a complete application packet, which includes the following:

1. Completed Application (two-sided document)
2. Application fee of $50.00
3. Birth Certificate
4. Current immunizations
5. Baptismal Certificate (Catholics)

Students applying for Grades 1-8 need

1. Copies of Report Cards for last 2 years.
2. Copies of any Standardized Tests for the last 2 years.

To retrieve an Application Form, please follow these steps:

1. Make sure your computer has Adobe Acrobat or its freely available reader, which is required to view and print PDF files;
2. Click here to open the Application Form in Acrobat reader.
3. Print the file.

Current rates and fees

For information and registration materials, contact the school office at (831) 476-4000 or send email to office@gsschool.org.

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