Admissions Information
2019 - 2020 APPLICATIONS
Dear Parents,
We welcome you and your student to Assumption Catholic School. We have a 60-year track record of academic excellence, yet we constantly find new ways to deliver greater value for our children and families while embracing the opportunity to work together as a community. We support our Assumption families in their desire for a quality, caring Catholic education. We are very proud of our school, its students, and graduates. I look forward to meeting with you and your child. We welcome all committed parents to be a part of the dynamic Assumption Community.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL
We believe strong academics evolve out of strong core values, which are exhibited by community and parent involvement. We encourage curiosity and willingness to tackle complex challenges. We provide a comprehensive program accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) and co-accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). We have dedicated teachers, state-of-the-art fiberoptic internet connections in all classrooms, and extra-curricular activities, including baking, chess club, choir, drama, MUSE Band, yearbook, and even on-site tutoring and Extended Care. Students are also welcomed to supplement their learning with participation in the Catholic Youth Organization’s (CYO) teams like track, basketball, volleyball, and sand volleyball. Our graduates are well-prepared for high school, and have exceedingly high acceptance rates for admission into top Catholic high schools in the area.
If you are interested in your child attending Assumption Catholic School, please read the following information carefully, fill out the application form, and return it to the school office by the due date.
HOW TO APPLY
Admissions applications for the 2019 - 2020 academic year:
Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten applications are due to the school by February 6, 2019
- The interview and testing for Kindergarten will take place February 8th – 15th. The testing fee is $60 (non-refundable)
- Please be sure to include a copy of your child’s immunization records, birth certificate, and baptismal certificate (if you have one) with your completed application. Interviews will be set up as applications are received
- Decisions regarding Kindergarten acceptance will be announced after March 8, 2019
- After acceptance, additional health records will be due (See Health Requirements Sheet)
Applications for grades 1-8 are due to the school by March 1, 2019
- We will be accepting applications for our Primary, Elementary, and Middle School (grades 1 – 8) during the month of February
- The interview and testing for grades 1 – 8 will take place on March 13th. The testing fee is $60 (non-refundable)
- Please be sure to include a copy of your child’'s current immunization record, birth and baptismal certificates, and a copy of your child’s latest report card or progress report with your completed application
- After acceptance, additional health records will be due (See Health Requirements Sheet)
MISSION STATEMENT OF ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Assumption Catholic School, a ministry of the Church of the Assumption, as a diverse community we excel in academics and model Christ where each individual is safe, nurtured, respected, and treasured.