Admissions
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A Two-Time National
Blue Ribbon School
Awarded in Blue: 2006 and 2017
St. Joseph School is proud to have earned the National Blue Ribbon School designation by the United States Department of Education twice, in 2006 and again in 2017 — a distinction awarded to only 50 private schools in the country each year.
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We are very happy that you are interested in St. Joseph School for your child. We believe we have an outstanding program that educates the whole child – spiritually, academically, socially, and personally. We welcome you to be part of our school community! Please contact the school office at (859) 578-2742 or principal, Ms. Sally Zeck at szeck@sjscrescent.org if you have any questions.
Prospective Family Open House
Each January we hold a Prospective Family Open House during the school day so that families can see our school in action. There are two sessions, a morning and an afternoon. Each session begins with a brief presentation giving an overview of our school, followed by small group tours through our facilities. Please call the school office to make a reservation for our Prospective Family Open House.
Schedule a Personal Tour or Shadow Day
Personal tours and Shadow Day experiences are available throughout the school year. The school office is open from 6:45 am to 2:30 pm. Please contact the school office if you would like to set up an appointment to take a tour of the school.
Order of Acceptance
In-House
Priority 1
Parents of students currently enrolled in kindergarten through seventh grade shall have the opportunity to re-register their child/ren for the next school year beginning the third week in January. Registration form and fees must be completed to secure the student’s spot. Priority registration will be guaranteed until February 1.
Parishioner Siblings
Priority 2
Registration of children with siblings who are currently enrolled in or have graduated for St. Joseph whose parents/guardians are parishioners will be included during the January re-registration period. Registration materials and fees must be completed to secure the student’s spot. Priority registration will be guaranteed until February 1. In the event that a grade level reaches capacity enrollment, seniority of registration based on original registration date in the parish will be the determining factor.
New School Family Parishioners
Priority 3
Registration of children whose parents/guardians are parishioners of St. Joseph with no students currently enrolled or graduated will occur beginning the first Monday in February. Registration materials and fees must be completed to secure the student’s spot. Priority registration will be guaranteed until March 1. In the event that a grade level reaches capacity enrollment, seniority of registration based on original registration date in the parish will be the determining factor.
Non-Parishioners
Priority 4
Open enrollment will occur beginning on the first Monday in March in the following order, provided registration materials and fees are completed:
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Children with siblings who are currently enrolled in St. Joseph whose parents/guardians are member of other Catholic parishes.
Children with siblings who are currently enrolled in St. Joseph whose parents/guardians are member of other faith traditions.
All other children based on the date the school registration materials were completed.
In the event that a grade level reaches capacity enrollment, the date the registration materials and fees were completed and returned will be the determining factor.
Tuition & Fees
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2021 - 2022 School Year
St. Joseph School is financed, in part, by tuition and fees that each family pays. The remainder of the amount needed to cover the cost of running our school is made up by parish revenues. As such, our in-parish tuition rates are offered to families who regularly attend Mass and are involved in parish life at St. Joseph Parish. For updated tuition and fees, payment plan options with FACTS, and financial assistance information, please click below:
Tuition Assignment Policy
Tuition will first be applied to each school family at the Full Tuition Rate. Then each school family who is already registered at St. Joseph Church for over 6 months and who qualifies as an ACTIVE parishioner family per the criteria below will receive the Active Parishioner Discount. This will be reflected as a discount applied in FACTS. The Active Parishioner tuition rate is equivalent to the former In-Parish tuition rate. If the family does not meet the criteria as Active, then the tuition rate will remain at the Full Tuition Rate. IF, however, during the course of the school year, a family has been registered at St. Joseph Church for at least 6 months and meets the criteria for Active status, then their tuition will be prorated down to the Active Parishioner Tuition Rate.
Active Parishioner Criteria
Being an active parishioner, first and foremost, has everything to do with being a disciple of Christ in our parish. In order to encourage the development of discipleship and to qualify for the Active Parishioner Discount, the following criteria must be met:
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Worship at the Holy Mass every Sunday according to the Lord's Commandment to "keep holy the Sabbath", and worship on Holy Days of Obligation as mandated by the authority of the Church.
Help provide for the needs of the Church by giving oneself in active charity to our parish, the local community of Christ's disciples. This is accomplished by acts of self-sacrifice that take the form of the gifts of one's time, personal presence, involvement, and talents, as well as financial support of the parish.
Be attentive daily in prayer and in-person to the needs of our brothers and sisters in Christ, to our neighbors, to the poor, the vulnerable, the sick, and any in need that circumstances present to us in our daily lives.
Seek daily to know Christ more deeply and personally by learning more about the Teaching of Jesus Christ as taught by the Holy Catholic Church and laboring daily to be obedient to Jesus and His Gospel Truth, who reveals Himself through the Word and Sacrament in the work and life of His Pilgrim Church on earth.
Open registration for new students takes place at the beginning of February.
At St. Joseph School, we believe education transforms lives. That’s why we invite you to review the information below and start the admissions process with us today. St. Joseph is a Parish School and partners with families to educate children. Admission to the school will be considered for any child whose parents/guardians submit the required paperwork and complete a registration form during the enrollment period, and provide the necessary registration fee. Registration packets can be picked up in the school office anytime during the school day beginning in January. Students will be accepted in the order outlined below. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
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Admissions
At St. Joseph School, we believe education transforms lives. That’s why we invite you to review the information below and start the admissions process with us today. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. Our Admissions page has information regarding:
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Registration Information
Open Registration Begins in January.