Downloads:

• Prospective Parents Handbook (K-6), Jan 2006 (DOC or PDF)

• Preschool Handbook, Jan 2006 (DOC or PDF)

Web Links:

• Admissions

• Registration

• School Hours

• Academic Program

• Uniforms

• Frequently Asked Questions

Admissions

Pre-School and Kindergarten
To be admitted to Pre-School, a child must be 3 or 4 by December 1. A child must be 5 by December 1 to be admitted to Kindergarten. 

Pre-School through 6th Grade
In addition to the general admission policies, if space is limited, the following priority procedures will be followed: 

• Children currently registered in Pre-School through Grade Five in St. Joseph School. 

• Children whose siblings are currently registered in Pre-School through Grade Six in St. Joseph School, or in grades seven and eight at Siena Catholic Academy.

• Children, then grandchildren, of current teachers at St. Joseph School. 

• Children of former students of St. Joseph School. 

• Validated, registered parishioners from Catholic parishes. 

• All others. 

In the event of a capacity restraint for any grade, names will be chosen by lottery and a waiting list will be maintained

Registration

School Hours (2005-2006)

• Pre-School 
  Morning Session (AM):  8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  Afternoon Session (PM):  11:45 AM - 2:15 PM
  
  

• Kindergarten and Grades 1-6
  First Bell: 7:45 AM
  Final Bell: 7:55 AM
  Dismissal: 2:00 PM
  Early Dismissal: 11:00 AM 
  
  St. Joseph School is located in the Penfield Central School District. If the school is to be closed because of weather conditions, the announcement will be made on radio and television. If Penfield Central School District closes, St. Joseph School will also be closed. Please listen to the radio announcement on WHAM Am 1180 and TV channels which announce school closings. Please do not call the school. 

Academic Program

St. Joseph School meets or exceeds all New York State curriculum guidelines in required areas of study. Specific areas of studies offered include:

• Art

• Computer Skills

• Language Arts

• Mathematics

• Music

• Physical Education

• Religion

• Science

• Social Studies

FAQs

How is acceptance at St. Joseph determined when there are not enough openings for the number of students registering for a particular grade?

St. Joseph’s School, whose enrollment is at or near capacity, shall accept new registrations according to the following criteria (in priority order):

• Families registered in a Catholic parish with sibling(s) currently attending this school.

• Non-Parishioner families currently attending this school.

• Families registered in a Catholic parish with siblings currently enrolled in another Monroe County Catholic elementary school.

• Families registered in a Catholic parish newly enrolled in Catholic schools in Monroe County.

• Non-Parishioner families currently enrolled in another Monroe County Catholic School.

• Non-Parishioner families newly enrolled in Catholic schools.

 How does registration occur?

Registration occurs late winter through the school/diocese. Please call for exact dates.

What happens to the registration deposit if I am placed on the waiting list?

The registration fee is refundable if a student’s name is removed from the waiting list

Can I apply to more than one Catholic school in the Diocese?

Yes you may. A separate application form and deposit must accompany each application.  Please contact the Diocesan office with further questions.

Does St. Joseph have a gifted and talented program?

St. Joseph has an enrichment program called Project Discovery.  Students are selected by their teacher(s) for special activities in specific subject areas such as math and science.