According to the law of the State of Kansas, only those children who are five (5) years of age on or before August 31 of the current school year may be admitted to kindergarten.

Kansas Statute 72-5209, amended in 1975, requires that every child entering a Kansas school for the first time must present a Certificate of Immunization completed by a physician. The required forms may be obtained from the school and must be returned as soon as possible. NO COMPLETED IMMUNIZATION RECORD COULD MEAN NO ADMITTANCE TO SCHOOL.

1. All children enrolling in St. Patrick School must have received the required immunizations for their age by the first day of school.

2. If immunizations are not current, parents must provide verification signed by a doctor or nurse that they are in the process of bringing them up to date. This should include an expected completion date. The school should be notified of the progress after each shot so that records can be updated.

3. If parents are choosing not to follow the recommended immunization schedule they must supply the school with an immunization exemption form signed by their physician.

Failure to follow these guidelines will result in denying a child admittance to school until compliance is reached.

A valid birth certificate must also be presented at the time of enrollment.

If your child is entering school for the first time, a physical examination is required. This physical must not be older than one year.

In accordance with the policies of the Diocese of Wichita, new students to the school must first present certificates of Baptism, and/or First Communion, if these sacraments were not received at St. Patrick. Since your child’s permanent record cannot be completed without this information, report cards will be withheld until the information has been recorded.

St. Patrick School welcomes non-Catholic students under the following conditions:

1. There is room for them in a particular class.

2. A parishioner will not be excluded.

3. The tuition for a non-Catholic will be determined at enrollment.

4. A non-Catholic completes all religion assignments and attends Mass with his or her class

FEES

All students are expected to pay an enrollment fee when they enroll. Preschool enrollment – $80.00 per student or $150.00 per family, K-5^th grade – $90.00 per student or $150.00 per family.

Parishioner Tuition:

No tuition is charged for parishioners of St. Patrick Catholic Church. However, parishioners sending their children to St. Patrick School are expected to tithe 8% of their income to the parish. If this creates an undue hardship on the family, please contact the pastor.

Non-Parishioners Tuition:

1. Grades K-5: Full tuition – $2500 per year, per child. Payable monthly at $250 per child. (10 X $250=$2500).

2. Large non-Catholic families who cannot afford the tuition should talk to the St. Patrick Principal and Pastor.