Holy Family Grade School

admissions

Admission Policy

The Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese are supported by all Catholics, and by the parents of those children of other religions who attend them as space permits. Therefore, it has been and remains, the policy of the Archdiocese to follow a pattern of open admission. Thus, all schools are open first to Catholic children within a parish, then to Catholic children outside the parish and then to all other children.

Holy Family Grade School has limited space. Therefore, it is our policy to accept first those families who are registered parishioners who practice their faith and contribute to the church with their time, talent and treasure.

Considering the above, the acceptance policy is as follows:

Brothers and sisters of those already in Holy Family Grade School (registered, practicing, contributing parishioners - time, talent and treasure)
Registered, practicing and contributing parishioners of Holy Family in Glendale
Non-registered parishioners
Non-parishioners

Those applying take a placement test and submit required records. No student is admitted without the required medical records. Those students applying for grades two through eight submit a copy of their most recent report card. Conduct and effort must be satisfactory.

We are now using the California mandated age required for Kindergarten.

Children entering Kindergarten need to be five years old by December first of the school year. Age alone does not mean the child is accepted. A readiness test is given by the Kindergarten teacher to assess the child's readiness for our Kindergarten.

Children entering grade one need to be six years old by December first of the school year. Applicants for every grade take a test.

Holy Family Elementary School in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, mindful of its mission to be a witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students of all race, color and national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students in this school. Holy Family Elementary School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color and national and/or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies and practices.

Likewise, Holy Family Elementary School does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of sex, pregnancy, age, handicap, race, and color, and national and/or ethnic origin.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition is paid a month in advance. The yearly tuition is divided into ten installments. Tuition for Grades 1-8 is due on the 1st of the month beginning with August 1st (September tuition). Tuition for Kindergarten is due on the 15th of the month beginning with August 15th (September tuition). Tuition payments an all financial obligations are to be paid in full by the May due date. On May 15th Registration Fee for the next school year is due. Unless all financial payments are up to date we will not accept the registration fee which holds a place for your child for the next school year. There are no exceptions as we need to tell those on the waiting list whether or not we have a place for them.

TUITION SCHEDULE: SCHOOL YEAR 2011-2012

Grades 1-8 (Family Rate) Registration Fee $400.00

Kindergarten Tuition is Separate: (Tuition Rate is Per Child)

Kindergarten = $4,140.00 per year

1 Child - $4,1920.00 per year

2 Children - $6,812.00 per year

3 Children $9,405.00 per year

Important School Form

Medication Authorization Form

School Uniform

Uniforms are to be purchased at Dennis Uniform Company. 250 S. Flower St., Burbank (818)843-8306. From I-5 North, exit right off Alameda East. Turn left at Flower, five blocks from Media City Center.

The uniform shirt with our school name and city is the only uniform shirt - for both boys and girls. The sleeves are not to be rolled up.
Each student is required to have the navy blue school V-Neck cardigan sweater (not pullover) and should have a pair of the blue uniform walking shorts.
On cold days, only the uniform sweater may be worn in the classroom, at assemblies, and in church. No others are acceptable.
School Jacket should be navy blue with no words or pictures. It can be worn to and from school and at recess.
The uniform shorts from Dennis Uniform Company may be worn on designated days: Days on which the temperature is reported to be 80 degrees or above for most of the day. The uniform walking shorts are to reach the top of the knees.
-EXCEPTION: ON MASS DAYS THE REGULAR UNIFORM IS REQUIRED.
-Those who do not adhere to this lose the privilege of wearing the uniform shorts for a month.
-The shorts must be our uniform shorts. Other blue shorts are not acceptable.
No colored or printed clothing is to be worn under the uniform shirt - only white. The sleeves of the undershirt may not be longer than the uniform shirt sleeves.
No turtlenecks
All clothes must fit properly - not too small and not too big and must be clean and in good condition.
Shoes: Only all-white or all-black athletic shoes with matching laces and plain white socks.
-Shoes are not to have high heels, high tops, or high soles. No lights, wheels, sounds, etc. -Shoes should be cleaned frequently.
Socks for Girls and Boys: Plain, white socks with a cuff folded once above the ankle bone. (Not knee-highs)

BOYS: will wear the uniform shirt (with school name) tucked in and a black belt with the gray uniform pants or uniform walking shorts. (All Grades K-8)

GIRLS: will wear the uniform shirt (with school name) tucked in. The skirt or jumper (always worn with the blue bike shorts) must reach to the top of the knees. A black belt is worn with the uniform walking shorts.

On cold days, girls may wear plain, white tights.
Kindergarten girls wear the navy blue, corduroy/twill uniform pants as their regular uniform - with the school uniform shirt.

Using permanent ink, please write your child's name in each part of the uniform. If a child is out of uniform because of an emergency, a signed note of explanation from the parent must be sent to the Principal's Office.

GIRL'S AND BOY'S HAIR GUIDELINES: Hair must be combed, neat, clean and natural color. Additives like gel that cause hair to not look natural are unacceptable.
- No "fads" or "trendy styles, hairdos, or hair cuts. Hair must be off the face; bangs above the eyebrows. Those who come with any part of the head shaved will be benched each day at recess until the hair grows in. (This is included with uniform infraction).
Boys' hair — short, not touching the collar
Girls' hair - properly groomed; the only hair accessory that may be worn is something small to hold the hair in place or the bow that matches the uniform

MAKE-UP, NAIL, POLISH AND JEWELRY are not part of the uniform and may not be worn. If earrings are worn, only one small post in each ear lobe is acceptable. No other body piercing is allowed. A watch may be worn if it is "regular" size and does not distract self or others.

NON-UNIFORM DRESS DAYS:

On these days students wear non-uniform clothes or the uniform if they wish. No gang attire is to be worn on these days or at any school event. Clothes must fit properly – not too tight or too loose, too big or too small. No bare-midriffs. Shoes must be appropriate for the playground and PE. On these days, if the student wishes to wear shorts, they need to be the uniform shorts. Hair guidelines apply on these days. If a child forgets it is a non-uniform dress day he/she will remain in the school uniform. Parents will not be called to bring non-uniform clothes. Clothes deemed not proper for school by the principal will need to be changed. The parents will be called to bring the student’s uniform and he/she will lose the privilege of non-uniform dress day the next time it is given.