St. Bernadette School
80 University Blvd East
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Tel: (301) 593-5611
Fax: (301) 593-9042
See below for information on registration and admissions. You can also get more details by clicking on one of the following links:
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATION AND ADMISSION
Application
A new student wishing to apply for the following school year should complete the application at https://secure.tads.com/Go/StartAdmissionsApplication.aspx?SetupCode=5NU4Y9FCA7-7MNX
The following information is required to complete the application process:
- Completed application form through TADS.com
- Copy of birth certificate
- Copy of baptismal certificate, if Catholic
- Teacher recommendation form for grades 1-8
- Student report cards for current year and previous two years for grades 1 through 8
- Copy of any psycho-educational evaluations, if applicable
- Non-refundable $50.00 application fee for grades 1-8, $75.00 for Kindergarten
- For Kindergarten: Recommendation from preschool, if child attends preschool
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please do not hesitate to call the school office at 301-593-5611 or TADS at 1-800-477-8237
Admission
Students are admitted to St. Bernadette School consistent with the following considerations:
- Readiness/Academic screenings to determine class placement for new students
Screening dates are: Kindergarten: Feb. 21-22 Times: TBA
1st – 8th Grades: March 7th: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- Immunization records officially certified by a physician or health officer
The order of acceptance for students applying to St. Bernadette School that assess ready for a particular grade is based on the following criteria:
- Children of registered active St. Bernadette parishioners who have siblings in the school
- Children of Catholic parents active in other parishes who have siblings in the school
- Other students who have siblings in the school
- Children of parishioners active in St. Bernadette Church. In the event the number of applicants exceeds the number of available openings, the priority will be determined by longevity and activity in the parish.
- Children who are not in the above categories will be admitted on a first come, first served basis.
The following conditions are required for acceptance:
- To enter Kindergarten, the child must be five years old by September 1.
- To enter grade 1, the child must be six years old by September 1.
- The birth certificate and baptismal certificate must be presented on the day of registration.
- Tests in reading and math will be given to new students in grades 1-8.
- A non-refundable application fee per student must accompany new applications.
- These applications will be accepted in compliance with the admission priorities mentioned above.
- Full disclosure of any medical or educational needs that may impact a child’s learning.
In all cases, admissions are at the discretion of the Principal who acts within the above guidelines.
Students will not be denied admission to the school on the basis of race, color, sex or national origin.
Enrollment
All newly enrolled students will be accepted on a probationary period for a period of three months.
The education of a student is a partnership between the parents and the school. Just as the parent has the right to withdraw a child if desired, the school administration reserves the right to require the withdrawal of a student if the administration determines that the partnership is irretrievably broken.
Key Dates to Remember
- Beginning 1/28/13 - Applications submitted at www.tads.com
- 2/18/13 - ADW Tuition Assistance Deadline for new families
- 2/21 - 2/22 - Kindergarten Assessments
- 3/18/13 - Assessments for grades 1 - 8
- 3/22/13 - Parish Tuition Assistance Deadline
- 4/18/13 - Registration Deadline
- 5/1/13 - Enrollment Deadline
All applications, registrations and tuition assistance are to be completed at www.tads.com.