Attending St. Therese School
New Students
Priority at entrance is given to practicing, active, supportive Catholics of Saint Therese Parish.
Thereafter, preference is given in admission to those who have previously been in Catholic schools (and left those schools in good standing) and to Catholic students of other parishes.
Ordinarily, incoming students are academically tested for their expected grade level by their grade level teacher. Students may be accepted without testing if they are transferring from another Catholic School and have excellent grades and a letter from the Principal stating their reason for transferring to Saint Therese. (i.e. moving from their Catholic School to Saint Therese because they have moved from a different city. )
Saint Therese School follows California State Mandated directives regarding immunization requirements.
Kindergarten Admission
Two factors determine the Kindergarten admission, following the priority status listed above:
- Student applicants must be 5 years of age by December 1st of the academic year for which they are applying.
- Student applicants must demonstrate that they are developmentally ready by completing a "Readiness Screening" conducted by the Kindergarten teacher.
Nondiscrimination Policy
Saint Therese School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies, scholarships and loan programs, athletic and other school administered programs. Non- Catholic students are instructed in Religion as a subject and they are expected to participate in our religious services with their classmates.
All Saint Therese School families are considered to be a part of Saint Therese Parish. Your fundraising requirements will include 30 service hours per family. (20 hours for single parents) as well as a $450 fundraising requirement for the school. Your fundraising and Service Hour requirement can be met by purchasing SCRIP & by participating in our Silent Auction and Saint Therese Festival.
Tuition Rates for 2008 - 2009
Monthly Tuition
(10 months )
1st Student 3,985.00 398.50
2nd Student 6,975.00 697.50
3rd Student 9,365.00 936.50
4th Student 10,365.00 1,036.50
Service Hour Requirements
30 hours at $15 an hour
20 hours at $15 an hour Single Parent Families
$450 Fundraising Requirement per family
All Service Hours and Fundraising requirements are calculated between
May 16, 2008 and May 15, 2009