Criteria for Acceptance of Students with Minor Learning Differences

In deciding admittance of a particular student, St. Theresa considers the following:

• Demonstrated ability to meet grade level requirements
• The record of student’s ability to follow school rules and regulations
• The student’s ability to meet socially acceptable behaviors
• The student’s ability to meet the physical requirements of attendance.

When the Admissions Office or Principal is notified that an incoming applicant may have special learning needs, the Principal and SAC Director will review current academic, social, medical, and psychological/diagnostic evaluations to determine if the applicant is qualified to enroll and if the allowable minor accommodations under the Catholic Accommodation Plan will sufficiently enable them to demonstrate their knowledge and successfully meet grade level criteria.  If the student is accepted for admission, the school will begin the procedures with parents to initiate a Catholic School Accommodation Plan.