
Saint Joseph Parish School FAQ’s
Thank you for choosing a Catholic education for your child and welcome to Saint Joseph Parish School. Below are some answers to frequently asked questions.
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Kindergarten Age-Requirement and New Student Application
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Students must be five by September 30 for the upcoming school year.
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All new kindergarten students are given an assessment as a measure of strengths and weaknesses.
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Students are officially admitted after the return of all required paperwork (including providing original birth and baptismal certificates [if applicable] for review).
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New students applying for admittance in grades one through eight are required to provide current transcripts and copies of any ISP/ IEP or 504/ IMAP, in addition to completing required paperwork and assessment.
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All newly- admitted students entering Saint Joseph Parish School are probationary for the first year.
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School Hours
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School doors open to students at 7:30 AM. Students are expected to be in their seats by 7:55 AM, ready for prayer and announcements at 8:00 AM school start time.
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Dismissal begins at 2:40 PM for students.
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See the hours for our Extended Day Program below.
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Uniforms
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Students in kindergarten through grade eight are required to wear uniforms throughout the school year.
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Uniforms may be purchased through Schoolbelles, 5325 Monroe St. Toledo, OH 43623 or online through Lands’ End. The complete dress code policy will be provided upon enrollment.
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PTO sponsors a used uniform sale each year.
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Athletics
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The following extracurricular athletic opportunities are offered through CYO: cross country, track, basketball, soccer and volleyball. Baseball, football and soccer are available through Sylvania Recreation.
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Fine Arts
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Students in grades kindergarten through eight participate in music and art classes.
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Foreign Language
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Spanish classes begin with kindergarten students through the eighth grade.
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Lunch
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Saint Joseph Parish School is currently partnering with an outside vendor to provide a bagged lunch. Pizza is offered a few times a month as well. Saint Joseph does participate in a Free Lunch Program for those who qualify. Applications are sent home at the beginning of the school year and are available anytime by request.
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Transportation
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Students living in the Sylvania district may use Sylvania busing for transportation. A request for transportation must be made each year at the Sylvania District site: http://www.sylvaniaschools.org/Non-PublicTransportation.aspx​
Extended Day Program
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Saint Joseph Parish School offers an Extended Day Program for kindergarten through sixth grade (7th and 8th graders by request) beginning at 2:45 PM and ending at 5:30 PM. There is a fee associated with usage. Registration is available by contacting the school office.