At this time we are accepting applications for the Kindergarten class and grades one through five. The developmental and social readiness of the child is the key criterion for acceptance into Kindergarten.  The Kindergarten teacher and principal evaluate each child to determine their preparedness to begin school. Applicants to grades one through five are considered on a space availability basis. Because we typically receive more applications than openings, admission priorities have been carefully developed to ensure consistent evaluation of each child. 

At Corpus Christi School, we strive to reflect the diversity of the parish as well as to maintain gender balance within each class.  These considerations are weighed within each of the admissions priorities described below:

• Children of active parishioners with a sibling currently enrolled;
• Children of active parishioners;
• Catholic children who have a sibling enrolled in school but are not active parishioners;
• Catholic children who are not active parishioners;
• Non-Catholic children who have a sibling enrolled; and,
• Non-Catholic children.

Who is an Active Parishioner?

• Someone who is registered at the parish office at least two full calendar years before school entrance and one registered parent must be Catholic; and,
• Someone who attends Mass regularly and makes financial contributions to the parish through parish envelopes for two full calendar years prior to school entrance; and,
• Someone who is involved in the parish two calendar years prior to school entrance.  Involvement includes service as a Lector, Usher, Faith Formation Teacher, or in the Eucharistic Ministry, Pastoral Council, Music Ministry, Care Connection, Men’s Club, or Women’s Club.

Catholic families from other parishes who have recently moved into the area will also be considered active parishioners based on the above standards.  We typically do not accept new students for grades six through eight unless they are transfers from another Catholic school.

Due to competition for limited spaces each year, level of involvement will be particularly important when applicant families have comparable eligibility status.  The pastor ultimately determines who qualifies as an active parishioner. The pastor and/or the principal retain the discretion to make exceptions to the admissions priorities if, in their judgment, the school and parish would be better served.

Corpus Christi School is a unique and dynamic community nurtured by the support and commitment of its parents who actively participate in school fundraising and in meeting mandatory volunteer hours.  Please refer to the current school handbook for more details about tuition, financial assistance, volunteer opportunities and other school policies.   

We look forward to welcoming new families to the Corpus Christi community.  

Updated 8/08