Admissions
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Spiritual, moral and academic excellence under the patronage of St. Francis of Assisi
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St. Francis School operates first, to serve the needs of St. Francis parishioners with children that are seeking a Catholic Education. Once that need is fulfilled, we seek to serve other Catholic parents from neighboring parishes without schools or those that are unable to secure a space for their children. If space remains, we are then open to all other applicants. Registration means that the family is willing to comply with the programs and policies of the school and actively participate in the activities which support the school in its programs and philosophy. Catholic schools are a primary means of Catholic education. The Catholic school is to assist Catholic families in the formation and education of their children in the Catholic faith, Gospel values, and traditions.
The parish has made and continues to make a significant financial contribution to this school; parents receiving subsidy are reminded that the expectations for this assistance are regular Mass attendance/contribution as well as supporting the Parish with their time and talents. The pastor,is the sole person responsible for the approval of Parish Tuition Subsidy.
Priority of Admission
1. Catholic Parishioner siblings
2. Catholic non-Parish siblings
3. Catholic Parishioners
4. Catholic non-Parish members
5. Non-Catholic siblings
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Admissions Process for New Students
Incoming Kindergarten
Kindergarten applications for the upcoming year are available starting mid-January. Applications are reviewed beginning February 4th and begin Kindergarten testing by mid-February and continue through March. Our deadline occurs when the class is filled.
1st through 8th Grades- 1st through 8th grades are reviewed beginning February 4th and follow similar patterns as Kindergarten-the only exception would be that testing is sometimes omitted by the principal if a child is a Catholic School transfer.
- There is a $20.00 application fee for all new applicant families and a $15.00 testing fee for each child.
To qualify for the Pastor approved Parish subsidy, a family must regularly attend Mass and be active in the life of the Parish.
Anti-Discrimination Statement
The Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Portland admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available at all schools. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
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Annual Open House
St. Francis School hosts an annual Open House the first Thursday of February during Catholic Schools Week. This great opportunity is for parents who are interested in sending their children to the school, to come discover what we have to offer and ask questions of faculty and staff. Tours are given by current students, PSO members and parents. No registration is required.
For additional information, contact Gretchen Brown at sfssec@gmail.com or 503-625-0497. -
Contact US
St. Francis Catholic School
15643 SW Oregon Street
Sherwood, OR 97140
Phone: (503) 625-0497