Admission Process
CONTACT US AT 401.821.3450
We are thrilled you are considering St. Joseph School for your child. We are a faith based community grounded on the premise that we serve God by serving others, cultivating excellence in mind, body and spirit. At SJS, you will find a strong community of parents, teachers and students supporting each other in this mission.
Prospective new students are encouraged to spend one day shadowing the appropriate class prior to registration. This provides the teachers the opportunity to observe the applicant in the school setting.
*Please note: Our enrollment start dates are typically the first day of school and immediately following Christmas break.
We do not typically take in new students after January 1st or mid-year. This is done ONLY under certain circumstances and per the approval of the principal/pastor. This is not a regular practice.
Prospective new students are encouraged to spend one day shadowing the appropriate class prior to registration. This provides the teachers the opportunity to observe the applicant in the school setting.
- Submit a complete application to the school for review and acceptance, including:
- Birth certificate
- Baptismal certificates
- Immunization records
- Most recent copy of the child’s report card
- Most recent standardized testing scores (students grades 3-8)
- Current special needs evaluations, I.E.P, or classroom accommodations (if applicable)
- Schedule a visit to meet with the principal and teachers. This is required for new pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten families.
- Submit a non-refundable deposit on tuition.
- If needed, apply for financial aid through FACTS Grant and Aid
- All applicants will be notified by phone call of the decision on the application.
*Please note: Our enrollment start dates are typically the first day of school and immediately following Christmas break.
We do not typically take in new students after January 1st or mid-year. This is done ONLY under certain circumstances and per the approval of the principal/pastor. This is not a regular practice.
Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Registration
In addition to the admissions process, families interested in enrolling their child in the Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten program should note the additional age and developmental requirements to properly transition students into this program.
- Students turning three years old by September 1st will enter the PK 3-year-old program.
- Students turning four years old by September 1st will enter PK 4-year-old program.
- Students turning five years old by September 1st will enter Kindergarten.
- Children must be fully capable of independently using the restroom.
- Parents must provide a copy of the child’s most recent Child Outreach Screening Report.
- Parents should schedule an appointment to meet with the classroom teacher and principal.
- Families are encouraged to schedule a shadow time for your child to participate in the Pre-K or Kindergarten Program.
- For registration details, contact us at 401.821.3450
St. Joseph School admits students of any race, color, gender or national and ethnic origin with all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to all students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other administered programs. The school does not discriminate against students with disabilities of any kind if, with reasonable accommodation, they can meet the school’s program requirements.
SJS does not use a formal testing criteria or academic standard in place for admission. However, if a prospective student's academic or behavioral history indicates that the academic success of that student or other currently enrolled students would be jeopardized or adversely affected by the prospective student's enrollment, SJS reserves the right to withdraw its offer of enrollment.
SJS does not use a formal testing criteria or academic standard in place for admission. However, if a prospective student's academic or behavioral history indicates that the academic success of that student or other currently enrolled students would be jeopardized or adversely affected by the prospective student's enrollment, SJS reserves the right to withdraw its offer of enrollment.