Catholic schools follow the regulations of the state of Kentucky regarding the age of admission and required immunizations and health screenings. Children must be five years of age by August 1 of the current school year to enter kindergarten and six years of age by August 1 of the current year to enter first grade.
All children must have up-to-date immunizations and are required to undergo a physical examination. Upon initial admission to school, students aged 3 through 6 are required to have an eye exam.
Individual schools may have more specific and detailed admission requirements, including pre-kindergarten and kindergarten screening. Please contact the school for specific information.
New families should apply for admission to elementary schools in the fall, especially if they are seeking tuition assistance. Once notified of acceptance, families are eligible to complete the tuition assistance process, which opens on October 15. Tuition assistance forms are due to FACTS by the end of November. Tuition Assistance forms are filled out online at www.ceflou.org. Families are notified of tuition assistance awards by the Catholic Education Foundation by March 1.
For specific information about registration dates, tuition, and admission requirements, contact the principal at the Catholic elementary school where you plan to enroll your child.
Preschools in the Archdiocese differ in their age of acceptance and whether they accept children at any time during the year or at the beginning of the school year. Some schools require students to participate in a screening, and some do not. Please contact the specific preschool to address these issues individually.
