Admission Policy, Process, and Calendar

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

Saint Vincent de Paul School will excel in providing an educational environment where students take risks and challenge assumptions by embracing experiential opportunities, learning to think innovatively, and growing courageously in their relationships with God.

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 FOR 2026-2027 ACADEMIC YEAR

Students entering kindergarten must turn 5 years old by September 1st on the year of enrollment.

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

• A completed Kindergarten application form - Accepted August 15th through December 1st
• 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 Kindergarten Recommendation Form will be sent to your child's teacher. - Due by January 15th
• A $100.00 application fee (Payable online or by check)

Admission Notification:

Kindergarten applicants will receive an email notification in February 2026.

Registration Deposit:

If you would like to accept our invitation to join the Saint Vincent de Paul family, we will require you to make a non-refundable deposit of $2,600.00. Due February 2026.

FIRST GRADE THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE APPLICATIONS

Application process for transfers is on-going depending on availability. Special consideration is given to applications received by December 1st. These applicants will be notified of admission decision in February. Past academic performance and the potential for academic growth are considered for grades 1-8. Contact admissions@svdpsf.com for more information.

The following documentation is required for each student applying to transfer SVDPl:

• A completed Saint Vincent de Paul School application form
• Your child's previous report cards
• Your child's previous standardized test scores
• 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 Transfer Student Recommendation Form will be sent to your child's current school
• A $100.00 application fee (Payable online or by check)

Shadow:

Transfer applicant will shadow in their current grade level. The schedule for Shadow Visits may vary but a typical visit lasts from 8am until 3pm (unless a half day shadow is preferred) and includes a brief assessment.

Registration Deposit:

Once notified of acceptance, if you would like to accept our invitation to join the Saint Vincent de Paul family, we will require you to make a non-refundable deposit of $2,600.00.

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