Policies

To maintain a nurturing and inclusive environment, our admissions policies comply with all state and diocesan regulations, including age requirements and immunization guidelines.

Student/Applicant Non-­Discrimination Policy

The Catholic schools in the Diocese of Fresno mindful of their mission to be witnesses to the love of Christ for all, admit students of any race, color, and national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the schools. The Catholic schools in the Diocese of Fresno do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin, age, gender, or disability in the administration of educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic, and other school administered programs.

The Special Needs Student

While the Catholic schools do not discriminate against students with special needs, a full range of services may not always be available to them. Decision concerning the admission and continued enrollment of a student in a school are based upon the student’s emotional, academic, and physical abilities and the resources available to the school in meeting the student’s needs. Parents or guardians should realize that they may request a minor adjustment of services for students with a special need, but the student’s teachers and principal must determine whether the school has the resources and training to educationally support the learning needs of students.

Admission to Junior Kindergarten

Applicants should be 4 years old by September 1st. The Junior Kindergarten is part of The Catholic School of Visalia’s two year kindergarten program. We offer a balanced academic and developmental program which is age appropriate and socially/emotionally nurturing.

Admission to Kindergarten

Applicants should be 5 years of age on or before September 1st. Students that do not meet this requirement will be considered on an individual basis. Students will be administered a kindergarten readiness assessment before admission.

Admission to Grades 1–8

Students will be administered an academic entrance assessment to determine grade level readiness.