1. Parents who wish to enroll their children in St. Paul Lutheran School should secure an application form.  The application form, along with a non-refundable application fee of $40, should be submitted to the school office along with a copy of the child's birth certificate and immunization records.
2. Prospective students and their parents must meet with the principal and classroom teacher prior to admission.  Some testing may be required to determine the appropriate level of instruction.
3. If the child is transferring from another school, parents are asked to sign a release of all records for the previous school attended.
4. All new admiissions will be subject to a probation period of six weeks from the first day of attendance.  At this time, if needed, a conference will be held with the student, parents or guardian, the classroom teacher, and the principal to finalize the admission or suggest alternative educational resources.
5. All applications for admission involving a student with previously demonstrated learning disabilities, disciplinary problems, or unsatisfactory grades shall automatically be presented to the Board of Education for consideration.  Prior to admission to the School, the principal shall have all required previous records.  If admission is granted, all such enrollments shall be probationary and reviewed at the end of each grading period.
6. St. Paul has available the services of a special needs teacher through a partnership with Lutheran Special Education Ministries in Detroit.  This half-day program supports the academic learning of students who demonstrate a need for assistance. A reading specialist is also on staff to assist those students with reading difficulties.  However, St. Paul does reserve the right to direct parents or guardians of special needs students to other educational agencies if it is determined that St. Paul cannot adequately serve the needs of the student.
7. All who are denied enrollment may appeal to the Board of Education.
8. Families who wish to re-enroll students for the following school year pay a re-enrollment fee of $150 for the first student and $50 for each additional student. This money is not refundable but will be applied to tuition.
9. When new enrollees are offered placement, they must pay an additional $150 to secure this spot.  This money is not refundable but will be applied to tuition.

 

 

Enrollment is not limited to children of members of St Paul Lutheran Church, but is open to any parents who want their children to have Christ-centered instruction.  The general order of acceptance for children in grades K-8 as classroom space is available is as follows:

1. Students re-enrolling from the previous school year that have paid their re-enrollment fee and returned their form by the due date.
2. Siblings of students who are currently attending and have completed at least one semester at St. Paul School.
3. Children where one or both parents or guardians are: active members of St. Paul Lutheran Church or full time faculty or professional staff members at Concordia University.
4. Children enrolled in St. Paul's Early Childhood Center for at least one year.
5. Children where one or both parents or guardians are members of area LCMS congregations or full-time called staff members at the other area LCMS congregations.
6. Children who are not included in any of the above categories.

Admissions priority within the various categories is based on the date when an application is received in the school office.