Our Lady of Grace High School, Inc. is a non-profit, private school incorporated under the laws of the state of Texas. While maintaining independence as a private corporation, Our Lady of Grace High School works cooperatively and mutually with the Superintendent’s Office of the Diocese of Fort Worth and recognizes and respects the proper canonical authority of the Bishop of Ft. Worth in matters relevant to instruction in the doctrines and belief of the Catholic Church.

ADMISSIONS POLICIES

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Our Lady of Grace admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, and athletic and other school administered programs.

SPECIAL LEARNING NEEDS

Our Lady of Grace High School does not have the personnel, or the facilities at this time to effectively address the needs of children who have emotional or behavioral problems or who have learning disabilities that require special programs. Our Lady of Grace High School, though, can provide most classroom accommodations for students with mild learning differences. Outside testing may be recommended for students identified by the faculty as candidates for special programs. Parents are encouraged to discuss accommodation needs with the administration early in the admissions process. Special instructional educational programs must be completed by licensed and certified educational specialists and be on file at the school office prior to accommodations being received by the student.

CATHOLIC FAMILIES

Our Lady of Grace High School professes to support all of the teachings of the Catholic Church as pronounced by the teaching Magisterium. It is assumed that Catholic families seeking admission to the school support the school in this profession and would only contribute to the harmonious spirit needed for their children to fully benefit from the education offered at Our Lady of Grace.

ENROLLENT PREFERENCE:

1. Current students meeting re-enrollment criteria

2. Siblings of currently enrolled students

3. Catholic students graduating from diocesan and private Catholic schools

4. Non-Catholic students graduating from these schools

5. Catholic homeschooled students (Transfer credits for homeschooled students

will be determined on a case by case basis).

FAMILIES OF OTHER FAITHS

Families of other Faiths are welcome to inquire, but preference is given to Catholic families when considering space available. When families of other Faiths are accepted it is understood that they support the polices contained herein including the policy that their children will be receiving religious instruction in the Catholic Faith, and that they will be expected to attend Mass and take part in any religious devotions or activities of the school. Parents of children of other Faiths, as do Catholic parents, further agree that their children are not permitted to debate the validity of Catholic teachings. However, this does not prohibit honest inquiry.

CRITERIA FOR RE-ENROLLMENT

· No outstanding tuition payments at the time of registration.

· Student must have shown appropriate growth in academic and behavioral

standards. (Summer school may be required for re-registration).

· Students must have actively participated in religion classes, religious

celebrations, and liturgies while attending Our Lady of Grace High School.

· All students and parents jointly agree to abide by:

Board Policies, Administrative Policies and Regulations, School & Classroom

Rules.

READMISSION AFTER WITHDRAWAL

In the event that a family withdraws from Our Lady of Grace and then expresses a desire to re-enroll, the school may refuse enrollment or require the family to complete the interview and registration process again. Reasons readmission might be denied could be anything deemed by the Administration to be detrimental to the harmony at Our Lady of Grace. Reasons may include but are not limited to the following:

1.) Previous lack of support for the philosophy or policies of the school by parents

or students.

2.) Previous lack of cordial cooperation with, and support for, the teachers and

administration.

3.) Previous withdrawal that reflected negatively on the reputation of the school

or teachers.

4.) A determination by the administration that a student acclimated to another

program will have difficulty readjusting at Our Lady of Grace.

It is understood that there are legitimate reasons for withdrawal and reentry such as relocation, etc. However, it is important for the stability of the school that a “revolving door” situation is avoided.

The education of your child is a partnership between you and the school. If, in the opinion of school administrators, the partnership is irretrievably broken, you may be required to withdraw your child from the school.

ADMISSION PROCEDURES

Admission to Our Lady of Grace is premised on the following:

FIRST – Application Form/Fee

After reviewing initial information, those families interested in pursuing enrollment must complete an application form and submit it along with the required registration fee to Our Lady of Grace. Previous school transcripts and two letters of recommendation must be received before the parent/student interview is scheduled.

SECOND – Parent/Student Interview and Placement Testing A complete registration packet should be brought to the interview.

A parent/student interview will be scheduled to allow all present to acquaint themselves with the school and it’s mission and philosophy. This session may last from 1 to 1 ½ hours depending upon the number of students who seek enrollment and the number of questions asked. Students may be asked to interview with teachers, counselors, or other administrative staff to assess their potential of success at Our Lady of Grace High School. The administration reserves the right to test students for academic success. Placement tests will determine course placement. Incoming freshmen must receive a score of 85 or better on math and foreign language placement tests to receive high school credit. The administration reserves the right of course placement for students. There is no automatic credit given for courses taken in the eighth grade. If testing other than placement testing is warranted then an additional testing fee of $50 will be charged. A placement testing fee of $25 will be charged for students testing on days other than the annual placement testing date. Although Our Lady of Grace High School is family oriented, it is requested that children under school age (other than small infants) not be in attendance. It is also requested that only the children whose enrollment is considered be in attendance. The undivided attention of the parents is very important. Evidence of a sincere desire on the part of both parents to support the entire program must also be observed.

THIRD – Academic and Behavior History

Satisfactory academic grades and behavioral history must be received from prior schools. (Transcripts, etc.) Home-Schooled children must provide documentation.

FOURTH – Statement of Parental Agreement

A statement of parental agreement should be signed by both parents/guardians and returned to the office.

FIFTH – Formal Letter of Acceptance

A formal letter of acceptance will be mailed to the student/family after all information deemed necessary by the administration has been received.

SIXTH – Tuition Payment

Upon acceptance a minimum of one-half tuition must be paid to the school during the open registration period. The balance of tuition must be paid by May 31st. Families may also pay in full upon acceptance to receive a $100 discount.

SEVENTH – Records

All medical records and other documents must be submitted by deadlines established by the school for enrollment to be officially in force.

Admission Documentation Checklist

For all new students, the following documents must be provided to the administration before enrollment is complete:

1. Admission Application
2. Emergency Card
3. Permission for Publication/Directory Release Form
4. Permission to Photograph Form
5. Copy of Official State Birth Certificate
6. Copy of Official Baptism Certificate (for Catholics)
7. Copy of First Communion Certificate (for Catholics)
8. Copy of Confirmation Certificate (where applicable for Catholics)
9. Results of any Standardized Testing
10. Three Letters of Recommendation (one must be from a former teacher)
11. Signed Transcript Request (release for previous school records)
12. Completed Diocese of Fort Worth Health Report (including school physical)
13. Immunizations records signed by a physician
14. Transportation Consent
15. Information about special health needs
16. Documentation regarding psychological, medical or educational evaluations
17. Registration fee paid in full
18. Placement Testing

Reminder: Health physical to be completed prior to the first day of school.

For re-enrolling students the following is required prior to admission:

1. Completed Admission Application
2. Completed Emergency Card
3. Completed Permission for Publication/Directory Release Form
4. Permission to Photograph Form
5. Transportation Consent
6. Current on financial obligations to the school
7. Registration fee paid in full

Payment Due: Option (1) Full payment due upon acceptance/re-registration.

($100 tuition discount applies)

Option (2) ½ of tuition due February 15th and balance due May

31^st. (No tuition discount)

Download Forms

Application for Admission

Letter of recommendation

Request for transcripts

Parent/Student Handbook