Thank you for your interest in St. Joseph's Regional Catholic School!
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As you explore opportunities for your child this year, consider our St. Joseph's family. Spaces are very limited, so please apply today. 
​Priority is given to registered Saint Joseph’s Regional Catholic School parish families and to siblings of students already enrolled in the school.​


 The application/admissions process is as follows: (Para asistencia en español: secretary@stjosrcs.org)

• Applications for new students are accepted November 30, 2022 - February, 18, 2023
• 8th grade applicant families must contact the school prior to submitting an application.  Please call the school at (301)937-7154 or email Director@stjosrcs.org for more information.
• Archdiocese of Washington Tuition Assistance Application deadline for new applicants - February 18, 2023 (for more information go to adwcatholicschools.org/tuition-assistance/archdiocesan-tuition-assistance-program/
• New student assessments (required for all grades) are conducted between December - April (you will receive an email after you complete your application with a link to the new student assessment schedule)
• Admissions Decision Notification Date - Tuesday, April 18, 2023 
• Deadline for Provisionally Accepted applicants to submit required documentation - Friday, May 5, 2023
• Deadline for accepted families to submit required documentation and forms - Thursday, June 1, 2023 
• You will find a list of all the required documents here (2023-2024_adw_tuition_assistance_flyer-new_applicants.pdf ) and copy of all the required documents by clicking the following link: https://www.stjosrcs.org/forms.html
• School tours will be offered by appointment only and prospective families may schedule a tour prior to submitting an application.  Please CLICK HERE to schedule a school tour!
• We invite you to attend our 2023 Catholic Schools Week Mass and Open House on Sunday, January 29, 2023.  Mass begins at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church followed by a welcome reception and open house at the school at 12:45 p.m. Please see the following link for more information and to register for the open house  www.signupgenius.com/go/8050449a5aa23a6f85-please5 For more information and to register for the open house CLICK HERE! 

For more information please contact Mrs. Joelle Taylor, Director of Enrollment, at director@stjosrcs.org.  Para asistencia en español: secretary@stjosrcs.org

​STEPS IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS

STEP ONE: Complete the application form in TADS

• For families interested in the Pre-Kindergarten Three (PreK3) program, prospective students must be 3 by September 1 to be eligible to enroll and fully potty trained (able to use the toilet independently without wearing Pull-Ups).  Pre-Kindergarten Four (PreK4) prospective students must be 4 by September 1 and fully potty trained.
• For families interested in Kindergarten, prospective students must be 5 by September 1 to be eligible to enroll.
• All students and their families are required to apply through TADS by clicking here and submitting the non-refundable $150 application fee per family. 

STEP TWO: Submit the most recent report card, progress reports, other required documents, and IEP/504/CAP plans where applicable and complete the entrance assessment.  

• You will receive an email with a link to schedule the new student assessment after we receive your completed online application.  
• Students applying for grades 1 - 8 MUST SUBMIT copies of all report cards, standardized testing records, IEP/504/CAP plans (if applicable) at the time of the new student assessment (see the following link for the list of required documents for each grade www.stjosrcs.org/forms.html.  Required forms are submitted electronically using the following email address: enrollmentdocuments@stjosrcs.org and by submitting hard copies at the time of the new student assessment.       ​         

STEP THREE: Decision 

• Parents of  prospective students will be notified via email and/or receive a courtesy phone call regarding admission on April 18, 2023.

STEP FOUR: Submit forms, paperwork, and enroll before June 1  

• 1. Complete the enrollment process by clicking on the link in the acceptance email or by selecting the "Enrollment" tab in TADS within 3 days of acceptance.
• 2. Submit the completed Parish Verification Form (All families) and submit the Parish Covenant (practicing Catholic families only) ASAP
• 3. Please submit the following forms to the office before June 1 (The documents are found at www.stjosrcs.org/forms.html)

ALL STUDENTS 
______ Schedule and complete new student assessment.  Previous report cards, progress reports, IEP/504/CAP plans must be submitted prior to the assessment. (contact enrollmentdocuments@stjosrcs.org for more information)
______ Birth Certificate 
______Parish Verification Form 
______Archdiocese of Washington(ADW) Immunization Policy- Parent Form 
______ ADW Immunization Certificate Doctor Form 
______Authorization for Release of Information Form 
______All previous report cards or progress reports
______COVID Parent Acknowledgement Form
______Most recent Standardized test scores (grades 1-8) 
______IEP/ CAP / 504 plans (if applicable) 
______Proof of Custody (if applicable) 
______Extended Care Program (ECP) Application - If participating in ECP please    
   email a copy of the completed application to ecp@stjosrcs.org
CATHOLIC FAMILIES 
______Parish Covenant Form (Signed by Parish Priest)
______Baptismal Certificate 
7TH GRADE ONLY 
______Booster shots: one Tdap ("adult" booster)
______Booster shot:  one meningococcal vaccination 
ALLERGIES/SICKNESS ONLY 
______Student Medication Authorization Forms (If applicable)
______ Labeled Medications Provided to School Office (If applicable)
______Allergy Agreement and Action Plan (If applicable)
______Inhaler Authorization Form (If applicable)
PRE-K3 and Pre-K4 ONLY
______Signed Parent's Guide to Regulated Child Care Form 
______Completed Emergency Form 
______ Ages and Stages (36 Months or 48 Months)

• 4. In TADS - Accept your tuition agreement and select your payment dates by June 20.  ​

STEP FIVE: Preparing for the first day of school in August 

• Your child must complete their summer assignment.  This information is posted on the website under the "Parents & Students" tab by June 1.
• Register your child for our summer enrichment program (dates TBD)
• Purchase school supplies from the supply list. This information is posted on the website under the "Parents & Students" tab by June 1.
• Obtain school uniforms from Risse Brothers and/or gently-used items from our Uniform Exchange housed at the school.
• Subscribe to text message and email reminders from the school by contacting secretary@stjosrcs.org
• Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter to stay abreast of updates.
• Complete The Archdiocese of Washington's Virtus training to be eligible to participate in school events and learn how to protect your most wonderful treasure, your child.  Please visit the "Parents" tab for more information or contact director@stjosrcs.org or secretary@stjosrcs.org if you have any questions. 
• Have a relaxed and blessed Summer!

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