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ADMISSION POLICY

St. Matthew’s Episcopal School serves children who are average and above and can adapt to classroom routines. Decisions regarding admission to St. Matthew’s are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. All admissions decisions are made in the best interest of each applicant. The school provides for the educational needs of the students within the limits of the school’s instructional program. Enrollment is contingent on the availability of space in a grade.

IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE-SCHOOL, PRE-KINDERGARTEN, KINDERGARTEN

Pre-School: A child must be potty trained and 3 years of age by September 30th of the entrance year.
Pre-Kindergarten: A child must be potty trained and 4 years of age by September 30th of the entrance year.
Kindergarten: The children must be 5 years of age by September 30th of the entrance year.

All Students, upon enrollment, must have copies of the following documents on file with St. Matthew’s Episcopal School :

1. An official birth certificate
2. A record of current immunization
3. The student’s Social Security Card

ADMISSION COMMITTEE CONSIDERATIONS

Admission to St. Matthew’s Episcopal School is selective and based on standardized test scores, school transcripts, teacher recommendations (when applicable), and space availability. The Admission Committee, composed of the Head of School and members of the faculty, make final acceptance decisions.

Kindergarten applicants are given the Scholastic Kindergarten Readiness Test.
First Grade applicants are given the First Grade Scholastic Readiness Test
Applicants for grades 2-7 are given portions of the IOWA Tests of Basic Skills if current standardized test scores (Stanford Achievement, IOWA, California Tests of Basic Skills or Educational Record Bureau) are not available.