(Pursuant to EQUAL OPPORTUNITY and LIMITATION OF FACILITIES.)

A. Admission Policies

1. Lady of Victory will not exclude from its parish school any student solely because of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry.

2. Admission shall not be based solely on ability or achievement. However, since our school does not have the educational facilities to meet the instructional needs of the mentally and physically impaired, they shall not be admitted unless special arrangements have been made between the parents and the school administration.

3. Due to the structural design of the existing buildings and limited parish funding, it may not be feasible to accommodate all children with special needs.

4. The registration of children with special needs will be reviewed annually between administration and parents prior to the acceptance of registration.

The above policy was reaffirmed by Our Lady of Victory Education Commission (Dec. 2, 1987) and Our Lady of Victory Parish Council (Dec. 9, 1987).

The following priority system will determine admission in kindergarten and in the first grade. Students will be admitted according to the highest priority level. When registration exceeds class size limitations, priority level and date of registration in the parish will determine admission, and a waiting list will be developed accordingly.

1. All kindergartners and first graders whose parents are participating parish members and who have a sibling presently enrolled in the school.

2. All kindergartners and first graders whose parents are participating parish members who have had a sibling attend the school in the past.

3. All kindergartners and first graders whose parents are participating parish members.

4. All kindergartners and first graders whose parents are transferees from another parish and were parishioners in good standing at their former parishes.

5. All kindergartners and first graders whose parents are not participating parish members, but who have a sibling presently enrolled in the school.

6. All kindergartners and first graders who are children of full-time staff employed by the school or parish.

The following priority system will determine admission in grades two through eight. Students will be admitted according to the highest priority level. In situations when the registration deadline has been reached and registrations exceed class size limitations, priority level and date of registration in the parish will determine admission, and a waiting list will be developed accordingly.

1 All students in good standing who were enrolled in the school during the previous school year. Students already enrolled in the school program are assured admittance for the upcoming school year if registered during the March enrollment period. After the expiration of the enrollment period, school registration will be accepted on a first come first served basis.

2. New students whose parents are participating parish members who have a sibling presently enrolled in the school.

3. New students whose parents are participating parish members who have had a sibling attend the school in the past.

4. New students whose parents are participating parish members.

5. New students whose parents are transferees from another parish and were parishioners in good standing at their former parishes.

6. New students whose parents are not participating parish members, but who have a sibling presently enrolled in the school.

7. New students who are children of full-time staff employed by the school or parish.

8. Private students will be enrolled as resources allow. These students must provide the following documentation prior to registration: a copy of the current or last report card, a copy of the most recent standardized test scores, and two letters of recommendation from current or prior teachers.

Approved by Pastoral Council March 14, 2001

Definition of an Active Member

Active members of Our Lady of Victory parish are those who:

T participate in the faith life of the parish through attendance at Our Lady of Victory Parish Community worship

T are active ministers in liturgical roles, committee works, and activities or events of the parish

T financially support the parish.

Approved by the Parish Council January 17, 1990.

B. School Age Policy (Kindergarten and First Grade)

The Ohio Revised Code (3321.01) provides that no child may be admitted to kindergarten or the first grade unless he/she is five or six years of age on or before September 30 of the year of admittance.

1. Children who become five or six before October 1 are A of age @ for kindergarten and first grade respectively.

2. Children who become five or six between October 1 and January 1, inclusive shall be considered as underage candidates for kindergarten and first grade.

3. No children who become six after January 1 will be admitted to first grade during the school year already in progress .

4. All underage admissions are to be made on a trial basis with a written statement to this effect, signed by parents. Failure to make a satisfactory adjustment will constitute grounds for removal of the underage child from the first grade program. Removal proceedings shall be referred to the area superintendent.

5. Underage children who have qualified and have successfully completed kindergarten are eligible without further evaluation, for first grade placement.

C. Class Size Limits

It is the intent of Our Lady of Victory Parish to educate as many of the children of active parishioners who apply for registration in the school program, as possible, within the limitations of classroom space, number of faculty, and financial feasibility.

Class size for various grades is:

20 students per room in kindergarten

28 students per room in grades 1 - 3

32 students per room in grades 4 - 8