The schools of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Louisiana, admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at its schools. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
In compliance with Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, no person in the schools of the Archdiocese shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity except permitted under said Title IX.
Additionally, the Tiny Trots Early Education Program admits students of any race, color, sex, creed, nationality, handicapping conditions or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available to any of its students. It does not discriminate on the basis of origin in the administration of its educational policies and other preschool administered programs.
St. Rita School clearly recognizes the role of parents/guardians as the primary educators of their children and that the school exercises its authority in loco parentis. The relationship between parents/guardians and St. Rita School is a partnership. Cooperation between parent/guardians and St. Rita School is vital to ensure that each student receives an appropriate secular and Christian education.
Just as the parent has the right to withdraw a child if desired, the school administration reserves the right to require the withdrawal of a student if the administration determines that the partnership is irretrievably broken. The partnership may be deemed broken in instances where the action or lack of action of a parent /guardian is in clear violation of school policies, regulations, or programs and undermines the authority of the school’s ability to best serve the students.
St. Rita School complies with Jefferson Parish regulations for age requirements to enter school, which indicates that first graders must be 6 years old by September 30. Likewise, the following ages are determined:
St. Rita School reserves the right to allow students to return from year to year. Re-admittance is based on academic performance and satisfactory discipline records as well as satisfactory financial standing.
The Pastor and Principal will determine jointly how many sections of each grade level are warranted each year.
(Copies are needed of the following documents.)
a. Birth Certificate
b. Baptismal Certificate (front/back)
c. Social Security Card
d. Up-to-date Immunization Record
e. Cumulative Records of Previous Grades (For students entering Grades 1 – 7)
f. Legal Custody Papers, if applicable
Students entering St. Rita School during the school year must provide a copy of the current report card. PK 2 and PK3 students must have additional forms required for state licensing that must be completed.
Final approval for admission will not be granted until all records are received. Students missing records may be sent home as of September 1 until all records are received. Additionally, an interview with the principal or her designee and/or academic assessment may be required for students in Grades 1-7 as part of the admissions process.
According to Archdiocesan policy, parents seeking to transfer their children from one Catholic school to another, or from a public and/or private school, must follow the archdiocesan transfer procedures prior to registration. Students who enter St. Rita School in Grades K – 7 are accepted on a probationary basis for a period of one school year. Probationary guidelines include the following:
1) All grades earned, including conduct, must be average to above average.
2) Prompt and regular attendance must be maintained.
Students who do not meet the probationary guidelines may have their enrollment terminated immediately or may not be allowed to register for the subsequent school year at St. Rita School.
St. Rita School will comply with legal mandates according to official papers on file. Parents must supply the school with a copy of the most recent court custody papers. These papers must be signed by a judge and notarized. The school will not be responsible for enforcing court directed custody mandates if the papers are not on file at the school.