SAINT JOSEPH PARISH SCHOOL 

Thank you for your interest in a Catholic education for your child. Below are some answers to frequently asked questions about Saint Joseph Parish School.​

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Kindergarten Age-Requirement and New Student Application

• Students must be five by August 30, 2024, to enroll in kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year.

• All new kindergarten students are given an assessment as a measure of strengths and opportunities.

• Students are officially admitted after the return of all required paperwork (including providing original birth and baptismal certificates [if applicable] for review).

• 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 an assessment.

• All newly- admitted students entering Saint Joseph Parish School are probationary for the first year.

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School Hours

• School doors open to students at 7:30AM. Students are expected to be in their seats by 7:55AM, ready for prayer and announcements beginning at 8:00AM.

• Dismissal begins at 2:40 PM for students.

• See the hours for our Extended Day Program below.

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Uniforms

• Students in kindergarten through grade eight are required to wear uniforms throughout the school year.

• 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.

• PTO sponsors a used uniform sale each year.

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Athletics

• The following extracurricular athletic opportunities are offered through CYO: cross country, track, basketball, soccer, and volleyball.  Baseball and soccer are available through Sylvania Recreation.

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Fine Arts

• Students in grades kindergarten through eight participate in music and art classes.

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Foreign Language

• Spanish classes begin with kindergarten students through the eighth grade.

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Lunch

• Saint Joseph Parish School is currently partnering with an outside vendor to provide a hot lunch for our K-5 students. Pizza is offered a few times a month for our middle school students.

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Transportation

• Students living in the Sylvania Schools 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

• Saint Joseph Parish School offers an Extended Day Program for kindergarten through fifth grade beginning at 2:45 PM and ending at 5:30PM. There is a fee associated with usage.  Registration is available by contacting the school office.