Admission Policy

St. Raphael Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national or ethnic origin, or handicapping condition in the admission of students, employment of personnel, administration of educational policies, athletics, or other school programs.

> To enter kindergarten, a child must be five years old by October 16.

> To enter first grade, a child must have successfully completed kindergarten and be six years old by October 16.

> A birth certificate and baptismal certificate (for Catholic students) must be presented at the time of registration.

> Transfer students must present a transcript of test scores and the most recent report card from the previous school.

> In determining the acceptance of new students into the school, preference will be given to brothers and sisters of children attending St. Raphael School, to members of St. Raphael parish and other Catholic parishes, and to those coming from other Catholic schools.

> All incoming students must present proof that they have fully complied with North Carolina immunization laws and have up-to-date medical records. All new students in grades two and up are admitted for a nine-week probationary period.