1. Age Requirements

1. Children entering Junior Kindergarten must be 4 years old by August 31st
2. Students for Senior Kindergarten must be 5 years old by August 31st
3. Students entering Grade One must be 6 years old by August 31st.
4. All new students will be given a trial period in which to prove himself/herself both socially and academically. If during this trial period there are any problems, a student may be asked to withdraw his/her attendance at Santa Cruz School.

2. Admission Documents           

1. The following documents are required for permanent record folder:
2. Birth certificate 
3. Social Security Card  
4. Immunization Records 
5. Baptismal Certificate 
6. Previous Report Cards 
7. Teacher Recommendation     
8. Standardized /Admission Test Results 
9. Enrollment Contract  

Admission of a new student is pending until all documents are received. Students applying for Admission in Grades 1-8 must present a copy of the current report card and standardized test results. These will be reviewed to determine whether the program at Santa Cruz School will meet the educational needs of the students. 

3. Physical Exam Records

1. All students entering kindergarten must have a current physical exam report in their health file.
2. All students must be immunized against diseases as required by the State of Texas. 

4. Admission Policies

1. Santa Cruz does not discriminate on basis of race, sex, national origin, age (must meet legal requirements) or disability (if disabled person can function in the school environment).     
2. Students admission will be offered in the following order pending fulfillment of other admission requirements:  
   1. Currently enrolled students in good standing     
   2. Siblings of currently enrolled students in good standing        
   3. Children of teachers and staff     
   4. Catholic Students of Contributing/Active Parishioners  
   5. Non-Catholic Students

   The term Contributing/Active refers to Catholic families officially registered in a Parish (for at least six months unless they have recently relocated from out of town) and who have fulfilled the parish contribution quota of a minimum of $500.00 per calendar year. (Calendar year here refers to January 1 through December 31)        

3. Parents must agree to accept the decision of the Principal concerning the placement of their child in a class. New primary and transfer students from other schools will be required to take certain tests to assist in determining appropriate class placement.      d. If the student has had previous placement in a learning center or other kinds of special education background, the route for placement into Santa Cruz will first be through assessment by the staff of Santa Cruz. Final acceptance and placement is made contingent upon receipt of full academic records.
4. Santa Cruz Catholic School is not equipped to accommodate students who demonstrate severe academic deficiencies and/or behavioral problems, but will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified students.
5. All students are accepted on a probationary status for 90 days allowing the school officials to determine whether the school can meet the needs of the student.
6. All families enrolled in the school are required to give twenty (20) hours of service to the school. This service may be documented through school activities or through Parish Service. Fulfillment of the service requirement is necessary for re-enrollment    
7. All enrolled families are required to participate in some fashion with the main fundraisers for the school.
8. Students must agree to comply with all school regulations and to conduct themselves in a manner that is conducive to learning.
9. Parents must illustrate an interest in the education of their child(ren) by cooperating with the Principal and faculty in the psychological, emotional, social, spiritual, and academic development of their child(ren). The education of a student is a partnership between the parents and the school. Just as a parent has the right to withdraw a child if desired, the school administration reserves the right to require withdrawal of a student if the administration determines that the partnership is irretrievably broken
10. Parents and students must also understand and be open to the purpose of Catholic Schools and participate in all its activities. While academic excellence and a disciplined formation will always be desired goals, the understanding of Catholic tradition and growth of faith are central to this Catholic School. 
11. Parents and students will sign a Handbook Agreement Form due the first day of school each year indicating that they have read and agree to be governed by all the policies stated in the Handbook.