Admission Process and Policies

Admission Policy

Saint Vincent de Paul School provides an excellent Catholic education while embracing students of all cultural, religious and economic backgrounds. Special consideration is given in the following order: to Catholic families who are members of Saint Vincent de Paul Parish, families who have siblings presently in our school, Catholic families who are non-parishioners, and to non-Catholic families.

Mission Statement

In solidarity with St. Vincent de Paul, we strive to be experiential, innovative, and courageous learners who are committed to promoting Gospel Values.

Saint Vincent de Paul School recognizes that the efforts of the entire school community are necessary to instill core Catholic values and achieve educational goals. Our students engage in active learning, witness the relevance of knowledge as it applies to the world around them, and approach life with an enthusiasm to continually explore opportunities to learn.

Saint Vincent de Paul School is deeply committed to the education of the whole child. In partnership with parents as the primary educators, we strive to instill in students as sense of self-worth ad pride n their accomplishments. We encourage them to appreciate the diversity in the world. We aim to prepare them to become educated and active global citizens.

Kindergarten Admission

Students entering kindergarten must turn 5 years old by September 1, 2023. All applicants will have the opportunity to be assessed by our Admissions Committee.

The following documentation is required for each student applying to St. Vincent de Paul School:

• A completed Kindergarten application form (Hard copy forms are available in the Admissions Office)
• A Kindergarten recommendation form to be completed by your child's teacher. (Due by January 15, 2023)
• Your child's birth certificate
• Your child's baptismal certificate (if applicable)
• Your child's immunization record
• A picture of your child with your entire family
• A $100.00 application fee (Payable online or by check)

First through Eighth Grade Admission

Past academic performance and the potential for academic growth are considered for grades 1-8. An entrance test and personal interview are also part of the admission process.

The following documentation is required for each student applying to St. Vincent de Paul School:

• A completed Saint Vincent de Paul School application form (Hard copy forms are available in the Admissions Office)
• A recommendation form from your child's previous teacher
• Your child's previous report cards
• Your child's previous standardized test scores
• Your child's birth certificate
• Your child's baptismal certificate
• Your child's immunization record
• A picture of your child with your entire family
• A $100.00 application fee (Payable online or by check)

*For information regarding Admissions please contact our Admissions Director, Marie Ferdon at admissions@svdpsf.com.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Saint Vincent de Paul School, mindful of its mission to be witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students of any race, color and national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded to or made available to students at this school. Saint Vincent de Paul School does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, and national and/or ethnic origin, age, gender, or disability in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs