Admissions

Thank you for your interest in St. Joseph School! SJS is committed to partnering with parents to provide a quality education for the children whose academic, moral, and spiritual formation are entrusted to our care.

We are excited for more children to experience the joy of our mission of Living the Truth in Love, welcoming them to a community where God is at the center of all we do, and where academic excellence finds its purpose in Him.

• The family’s desire for this special kind of school where Catholic teaching and moral formation are an integral part of the school
• The child’s fulfillment of the age requirements listed below:
  a. For admission to kindergarten, the child should be five years of age before August 1;
  b. For admission to first grade, the child should be six years of age before August 1.
• The school’s ability to meet the student’s educational needs; Determination of this ability is based upon:
  a. the student’s performance in another educational setting
  b. successful completion of the previous grade level;
  c. successful completion of the entrance evaluation process
• The parent’s willingness to accept the financial responsibilities of attending the school.
  (Taken from the Administrator’s Manual for Catholic Education, #4102.1)

• The family’s desire for this special kind of school where Catholic teaching and moral formation are an integral part of the school
• The child’s fulfillment of the age requirements listed below:
  a. For admission to kindergarten, the child should be five years of age before August 1;
  b. For admission to first grade, the child should be six years of age before August 1.
• The school’s ability to meet the student’s educational needs; Determination of this ability is based upon:
  a. the student’s performance in another educational setting
  b. successful completion of the previous grade level;
  c. successful completion of the entrance evaluation process
• The parent’s willingness to accept the financial responsibilities of attending the school.
  (Taken from the Administrator’s Manual for Catholic Education, #4102.1)

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Questions or Need More Information?

CONTACT
Carol Reddy
admissions@stjoecot.org
(636) 441-0055 ext. 210

Required Information, K-8

Download and print PDF forms below or registration packets are available for pick up in the school and parish offices

• Archdiocese of St. Louis School Health Manual Physical Examination Form (PDF)
  (copy of most recent physical)
• Most Current Immunizations
• Copy of birth certificate
• Copy of Baptismal certificate
  (even if Baptized at St. Joseph Church)
• Copy of First Communion certificate
  (if applicable)
• $200 Registration Fee PER STUDENT
  (refunded if not accepted)
• SJS Records Request (PDF)
  (1st through 8th grade students only)

• St. Joseph New Student Application 2025-2026 (PDF)
• Catholic Witness Statement (PDF)
• St. Joseph School Educational Needs Form (PDF)
• Media Authorization Form (PDF)
• St. Joseph School Tuition Payment Options Form 2025-2026 (PDF)
• Voided Check
• Emergency Medication Consent Form (PDF)
• St. Joseph School Health History/Emergency Authorization Record (PDF)
• Archdiocese of St. Louis School Health Manual Physical Examination Form (PDF)
  (copy of most recent physical)
• Most Current Immunizations
• Copy of birth certificate
• Copy of Baptismal certificate
  (even if Baptized at St. Joseph Church)
• Copy of First Communion certificate
  (if applicable)
• $200 Registration Fee PER STUDENT
  (refunded if not accepted)
• SJS Records Request (PDF)
  (1st through 8th grade students only)

ADDITIONAL NOTES, K-8

• Kindergarten acceptance letters will go out after Kindergarten screenings in March/April.
• Once records for applicants in grades 1-8 are received, the school will determine if a screening is necessary.
• Applicants in grades 6-8 will have an administrator interview. You will be contacted to schedule these.
• All registrants must have in-house forms, a copy of a birth certificate, a copy of a baptismal certificate (if applicable) and copies of your student’s most recent physical and immunizations to be considered complete.