Saint Edward School, mindful of its primary mission as an effective instrument of the educational ministry of the Church, and a witness to the love of Christ for all people, shall admit students of any race, color, racial and ethnic origin, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at this school. Schools in the Diocese of Oakland, do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, racial, or ethnic origin in the administration of education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.

POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEX

Saint Edward School, mindful of its primary mission as an effective instrument of the educational ministry of the Church, and a witness to the love of Christ for all, shall not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of sex; and in this coeducational school, shall not discriminate against any applicant or student in admissions, educational programs and activities because of sex.

POLICY ON IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT

Saint Edward School will hire only individuals who are U.S citizens or aliens authorized to work in the United States.

ENTRANCE PROCEDURES

1. An application form (availability date published annually) is completed for every student. A current report card is needed for applicants to grades 1-7. A $30.00 testing/application fee is required for each child tested.

2. An interview with parents and child is conducted by the School Principal or her representative who reviews the application form.

3. Kindergarten Readiness Screening is given in the late winter to all students applying for Kindergarten. Students are tested for other grades in the spring.

4. The criteria is considered for entering Saint Edward School as follows:

a. Kindergarten students must be five years old by November 1 of 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year.
b. Testing and/or report cards indicate a readiness for school and give evidence that the child will succeed here. Conduct and effort grades must be satisfactory.
c. Siblings are already in the school. (Number of siblings, length of time in school, parental support and involvement are given consideration.)
d. Family is registered and is active in Saint Edward Parish.
e. Family is registered and is active in a local Catholic parish that does not have a school.
f. Non-registered or non-participating Catholic family
g. Non-Catholic family
h. Date application is received

5. Letter of acceptance or non-acceptance will be mailed to individual families when decisions are made.