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How To Apply
Your choice of a school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make for them. The gift of a Catholic education at St. Philomena School provides your child with a deep spiritual foundation and an outstanding academic formation upon which they will build their lives.
Don’t wait to start the admissions process! Open spaces are very limited in TK-8 classes.
General Admissions Timeline:
- Last Sunday of January: Open House
- February-March: Tours for Inquiring Families
- February-May: New Student Applications may be submitted
- March-April: Student Testing
Call For Inquiry
(310) 835-4827
Mail For Inquiry
secretary@stphilomenaschool.org
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Connect with us! Let us know that you are interested. Call or complete the New Family Inquiry Form (below).
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Come for a visit and experience our amazing school culture! Meet administration, staff and students. See our state of the art learning environment and get a taste of our Christ-centered family spirit.
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Meet our principal and complete academic testing.
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Families will be notified by letter if accepted and will be invited to enroll. Enrollment is completed online through Gradelink and registration fees are due at this time. New students to the school are placed on probation for the first year to ensure that this learning environment is benefitting the student.
Interest
Inquire or Schedule a Tour
Open House 2025
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Pancake/Island Breakfast and School Open House
– St. John Bosco
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Our secretaries are here to support you through the inquiry and enrollment process. Here are a few common questions:
How do I apply for financial aid?
Financial Assistance is available for qualifying families through the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Catholic Education Foundation. Applications for the following year are completed in February. Forms are available in the school office. Families will be notified if they received a financial award by June.
https://cefdn.org/tuitionassistanceprograms
What are my child's chances of being accepted?
Most new students begin at St. Philomena in Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten. Annually we have one or two places in each of the 1st-7th grade classes for new students.
What is the average class size?
High academic and behavioral standards allow our outstanding teachers and staff to effectively support the formation of our students. Students and their families are committed to seeking academic excellence and support our school mission. This strong partnership between home and school allows our school to have larger class sizes. Support staff, including classroom aides in TK-1st grades as well as a Resource Teachers for K-8th grades, assist with academic support and differentiation. TK and K classes average 28 students and 1st-8th grade classes average 30 students.
Is there a testing fee? What is the registration fee?
There is a $30 fee to cover the student assessment.
During enrollment, the registration fee is $150 per student.
How will I know if my child has been accepted to enroll?
After testing is complete, you will receive a letter in the mail from the principal. Those who are accepted will be welcomed to enroll.
What will my child be tested on during the assessment?
Applying students demonstrate their mastery of grade-level reading and math skills during the entrance assessment. This testing allows administration to determine if our program will be a strong fit for your child.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The school, mindful of its mission to be a witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students regardless of race, color, national origin, and/or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, medical condition, sex, or national and/or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies and practices, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs, although certain athletic leagues and other programs may limit participation and some archdiocesan schools operate as single-sex schools.
While the school does not discriminate against students with special needs, a full range of services may not always be available to them. Decisions concerning the admission and continued enrollment of a student in the school are based upon the student’s emotional, academic, and physical abilities and the resources available to the school in meeting the student’s needs.
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Handbook Policy 13.1.4
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Get In Touch
21832 S. Main Street | Carson, CA 90745
(310) 835-4827
School Hours: M-F: 8am - 3pm