Admissions

Non-Discrimination Policy
St. Mary of the Assumption School is a co-ed elementary school for students in grades pre-K to grade 8. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, handicap or disability, and national or ethnic origin, in the administration of their educational policies, admission policies, tuition assistance programs, athletic and other school administration programs.

Status of Students
St. Mary of the Assumption School reserves the right to deny admission, readmission, or continuation in subsequent years to anyone whose behavior is contrary to the teachings and ideals of the school or whose behavior or attitude is disruptive to the functioning of the student body.

Admission Requirements
Students are accepted for admission based on their ability to be successful in the academic program offered by our school.  They must be able to work within the existing math and reading structure offered at their particular grade.  Students must be committed to support and uphold the code of behavior and discipline, and parents must be supportive of school policies.  Students are expected to actively participate in all classes, projects, liturgical celebrations, and school activities.  All new students are probationary for one year.
   
Age Guidelines for New Registrations
St. Mary of the Assumption School follows the guidelines published by the State of Maryland Board of Education.  Under state law, children are required to attend kindergarten beginning at age 5.  Children entering pre-kindergarten must be 3 or 4 years old by September 1st.  A child entering kindergarten must be 5 years old by September 1st.

Documentation for Admission
The following must be provided at the time of application:

• Birth Certificate
• Updated Immunization Record
• Social Security Card
• Baptismal Record and other Sacramental information
• Complete academic record from current school
• Completed application
• Non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee
• A signed release of records form to allow record transfer from previous school (if applicable)
• Legal documentation of custody status (if applicable)

Placement (criteria used for placing new students)
Students are initially placed using the results of the following:

• Admissions placement test
• Teacher evaluation (from sending school)
• Permanent records
• Standardized test results
• Disciplinary history

Registration Policy
Parents wishing to register their child(ren) must make an appointment with the administrative assistant.  At that time an appointment for placement testing can be made as well.
 
Probation Policy (for new students)
All new students are probationary for one year.  If during this time the school is unable to meet the needs of the student(s), the parent(s) will be asked to place their child in another school.  Additionally, the administration reserves the right to place any student on probation.  A student’s academic and behavioral progress, including attendance, is evaluated at the end of each marking period to determine if the student remains at St. Mary of the Assumption School.

Waiting Lists
If a class is full, a waiting list is established.  Parents will be notified about openings in the order they are on the list.  The following caveats apply:  Siblings are accepted first, then parishioners, then other students.