PRESCHOOL AND PREKINDERGARTEN ADMISSION AND APPLICATION PROCESS

Welcome to an exceptional school where Blue Ribbon academics, a collaborative classroom environment, and Catholic values provide your child with an education for a lifetime.

ADMISSION

Cardinal Pacelli has priority enrollment factors, these include:

  1. Potty trained
  2. Birth date before June 1, 2022, for Preschool or Birth date before June 1, 2021, for Pre-Kindergarten
  3. Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten Readiness Assessment done in mid-January
  4. Length of time as an active parishioner at Our Lord Christ the King Parish Family (St. Rose, St. Stephen and Holy Cross-Immaculata)
  5. Siblings attending Cardinal Pacelli School
  6. Legacy- family members attended Cardinal Pacelli School

Parishioners of Our Lord Christ the King Church or one of our family of parishes including St. Rose, St. Stephan, and Holy Cross – Immaculata must fulfill these responsibilities:

  • Parent
    • Active, regular support of the religious instruction of my child through practice and worship
    • Regular attendance at Mass at Christ the King Church or one of the Riverview Catholic family of parishes and Support of Sacramental programs (Penance, Eucharist, Confirmation)
    • Active participation in parish activities
    • Participation in the PTO volunteer program is strongly recommended
    • Financial support of the church via Sunday contributions
    • Financial support of the school by payment of tuition and fees
  • Student
    • Evidences a Christian attitude and conforms to school regulations in all areas
    • Completes the required course of study and related assignments according to his/her ability

Non-Parishioners must fulfill these responsibilities to be eligible for admission:

  • Parent
    • Participation in the PTO volunteer program is strongly recommended
    • Financial support of the school by payment of tuition and fees
  • Student
    • Evidences a Christian attitude and conforms to school regulations in all areas
    • Completes the required course of study and related assignments according to his/her ability

All admissions to Cardinal Pacelli School are subject to Principal and Pastor approval.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

To complete the application process, please complete the checklist items listed below, including submission of all supplemental forms.

  • Submit completed Online Application and application fee
  • Submit the following by uploading in this application or submitting directly to the school:
    • Birth Certificate or Passport
    • Custody papers (if applicable) Please note that this documentation must be submitted at the time of application.
  • Special Education History which includes the following:
    • Individualized Education Plan
    • Special Education Testing
    • Speech services or intervention
    • Any current school accommodations
    • Any additional documented support/interventions at school
    • Any concerns that your child may need special education services in the future
  • Schedule Preschool/PreK Readiness Assessment

A completed application will place your child on our list to be notified of open spots in one of our Pre-school or Pre-Kindergarten programs. It does not guarantee placement in our program.