Admissions

Prospective families are encouraged to contact our admissions team to schedule a campus tour, schedule a phone call and learn more about St. Junipero Serra Catholic School.

Once families are ready to move forward with their application to St. Junipero Serra Catholic School, they will need to complete an online application. The online application can be saved, allowing you to stop at any point and continue when you are ready to do so. 

You will need to upload the following scanned documents during the online application process:

• Birth Certificate
• Current Immunization Records (from your Doctor)
• Report Cards
• Standardized Testing, if applicable
• Photo of Applicant

Once you submit an online application, our team will be notified. Admissions will confirm receipt of the application within 1-2 business days. Once received, the applications will be sent internally for review. Please allow 1-3 business days. 

Once you have been accepted, you will be notified via email with an official acceptance letter. You will be asked to complete the final step of admissions - enrolling at St. Junipero Serra Catholic School!

The acceptance letter will have detailed instructions on finalizing your enrollment. This process takes about 15 minutes and will include a financial commitment. All legal guardians and parents must be the primary stakeholders. If your finances will be covered by another family member, please let us know after you complete enrollment. 

Currently unavailable due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. 

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a Serra Bear? The best way to discover what life is like at St. Serra is to shadow our school! We will match your child with a current St. Serra student who shares their interests. Your child will have the opportunity to ask questions, tour our campus, attend classes, and gain insight into student life at St. Serra!  Please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@serraschool.org to schedule a visit!

Preference in admission shall be given to practicing members of the four Catholic Parish communities: Holy Trinity, San Francisco Solano, Santiago de Compostela and St. Kilian. Parents must subscribe to the school’s philosophy and agree to abide by the educational policies and regulations of the school.

St. Junipero Serra Catholic Preschool will consider applications from outside our parish communities. Siblings of current students are given priority in admissions.

Re-admission is not automatic. Active family participation is evaluated by school annually.

For children who are three-years-old and fully potty trained. Students cannot begin the program until they are at least 36 months old on their start date.

• 5-Day Program: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. (Limited availability)
• 3-Day Program: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
• 2-Day Program: Tuesday/Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

For children who turn 4-years-old between September 1st and December 1st

• 5-Day Program: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.- 11:15 a.m.
• 3-Day Program: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 a.m.- 11:15 a.m.
• 2-Day Program: Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m

For children who are four-years -old:

• 5-Day Program: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 11:15.a.m.

Requirement(s):

• Children must be 5 years old by December 1
• Developmental assessment may be required by the Administration

St. Junipero Serra Catholic School will accept any child for whom an appropriate program can be designed and implemented following its prescribed admissions procedures. Each child is to be admitted for admission to, and will continue enrollment in St. Junipero Serra Catholic School, based upon his/her emotional, academic and physical needs and the resources available to the school in meeting those needs. The final decision in this matter will be determined by the St. Junipero Serra Catholic School Administrators.

Requirement(s):

• Children must be 5 years old by September 1
• Children undergo a screening assessment to determine developmental readiness for St. Junipero Serra Catholic School’s Kindergarten Program, which is administered by Chancy & Bruce Educational Resources, Inc.
• Screening assessments are by appointment only.

St. Junipero Serra Catholic School will accept any child for whom an appropriate program can be designed and implemented following its prescribed admissions procedures. Each child is to be admitted for admission to, and will continue enrollment in St. Junipero Serra Catholic School, based upon his/her emotional, academic and physical needs and the resources available to the school in meeting those needs. The final decision in this matter will be determined by the St. Junipero Serra Catholic School Administrators.

• To determine if St. Junipero Serra Catholic School can meet the needs of the student, all potential new students are required to take an assessment. Screening assessments are by appointment only. The results will be a factor in admitting new students.
• Each child must submit a report card for the previous grading period and most recent testing scores from his/her current school.
• A review by the Principal will determine readiness for St. Junipero Serra Catholic Schools’ curriculum, placement and admissions.