A child entering St. Frances Cabrini School must meet the age requirement as stipulated in the State Department of Education Bulletin 741.
Pre-Kindergarten, 3 or 4 year old, Placement
By September 30th of the current school year, a student entering:
Registration of all students for the fall term begins at the end of January each year. New students for the current year are welcomed throughout the year, space permitting.
The following documents are required of all students before registration is complete:
A registration form must be filled out and submitted in a timely manner to the school, along with the registration fee, prior to a student’s being considered by school for admission.
As openings become available, priority will be given to:
The faith life of students at St. Frances Cabrini School is the most important reason for its existence. Our school is an extension of the Church to which its members belong. The faith of students enrolled at our Catholic School is nurtured by being a member of the school family. In addition, the faith life of the school family should also be lived out in their respective church parishes. Therefore, our registration policies give preference to families that can substantiate their active participation in their church parish. Active participation means families have demonstrated regular attendance in their church parish.
An integral part of the educational philosophy of St. Frances Cabrini School is the conviction that the school assists the parents/guardians in carrying out their primary responsibility of providing for the religious and secular education of their children. Therefore, it is your right and your duty to become the primary role models for the development of your child’s life – physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and psychologically.
As partners in the educational process at SFCS, we ask parents:
-To set rules, times, and limits so that your child:
-To actively participate in school activities such as Parent-Teacher Conferences;
-To meet all financial obligations to the school;
-To inform the school of any special situation regarding the student’s well-being, safety, and health;
-To complete and return to school any requested information promptly;
-To read school notes and newsletters and to show interest in the student’s total education;
-To support the religious and educational goals of the school;
-To attend Mass and teach the Catholic faith by word and example;
-To support and cooperate with the discipline policy of the school;
-To treat teachers with respect and courtesy in discussing student problems;
-To not post negative comments about students, teachers, or the administration on social media.
An ongoing positive working relationship between the parents/guardians and the school is critical to the success of the school and the students. Your choice of St. Frances Cabrini School involves a commitment and exhibits a concern for helping your child to recognize God as the greatest good in his/her life. Good example is the strongest teacher. Your personal relationship with God, with each other, and with the Church community will affect the way your child relates to God and others.
Having chosen to enter into a partnership with us at SFCS, we trust you will be loyal to this commitment. To divide authority between school and home or within the home will only teach disrespect of all authority. If there is an incident at school, you as parents must investigate the complete story as your first step, understanding that the school can only discuss your child with you. Evidence of mutual respect between parents and teachers will model good mature behavior and relationships. Talking negatively about a child’s teacher at home will only create an attitude of distrust toward the teacher, the school, and the parent.
While SFCS encourages the constructive exchange of ideas, feedback, and suggestions intended to foster the continued growth and improvement of the school, SFCS is ultimately responsible for the orderly administration and operation of the school, including the policies and procedures implemented to achieve the school’s goals. Thus, St. Frances Cabrini School reserves the right to terminate the enrollment of any student(s) if it is determined by the school’s administration that (1) a positive working relationship between the school and the parents/guardians no longer exists and/or is irreparably damaged, or (2) that the parents/guardians have failed to provide the support and assistance necessary for the religious and secular education to which each child is entitled. Furthermore, failure on the part of any student and/or parent/guardian to abide by the rules, regulations, and policies as outlined in the school handbook may result in termination of the student’s enrollment from the school.