Admission Process

Admission Process for All Students; PK3 - 8th Grade

The goal of the admission process at Ascension Catholic School is to attempt to ensure that we are able to service the needs of all students and provide each student with the best education possible. For this reason, all students applying for admission to Ascension Catholic School must go through the admission process.

The process begins by having the parents or legal guardians fill out an inquiry form. 

• Our Admissions Coordinator will contact you via email with next steps.

• Our first open house for the 2027/2028 school year will be on Thursday, November 12th. Come anytime from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. No appointment necessary.

• Applications for the 2027/2028 school year will open in December. The following documentation is required to upload into the application.

  • Most recent report card and final report card from the previous school year. The report card must have teacher comments and indicate promotion or retention.

  • Most recent standardized test scores from current school year and final test scores from previous school year. Test scores can include VPK standardized testing, STAR, iReady, FAST, Terra Nova, ect.

  • Provide any IEP, 504, or service plan if applicable. **

• Applications are received starting in December, however, will not be reviewed by the Admissions Committee until the re-enrollment period has ended for our current families in February.

• A shadow day is required before an admission decision is made. Shadow days are scheduled in March, April and May.

As openings become available, the following criteria will be used to accept students to Ascension Catholic School:

1. Currently enrolled students,

2. Siblings of currently enrolled students,

3. Staff member’s children,

4. Registered supporting* member of Ascension Catholic Church,

5. Registered members of other Catholic parishes,

6. Non-Catholic applicants.

*Supporting means a registered parish member who attends Mass regularly and is involved in the parish stewardship program of time, talent, and treasure.  

*Use of Parish envelopes are required for identifiable contribution and attendance.

**Students with special needs, will be accepted following the guidelines above IF there are resources available in the needed support programs.

Admission Policies:

• School admission policies are determined by the Pastor and Principal in consultation of the local school board and in accordance with Diocesan Policy.  Students who transfer from home schooling must provide evidence of academic achievement. If the student cannot provide adequate evidence, the school shall administer appropriate testing to determine grade level assignment.

• All students are admitted on a probationary basis of one trimester.

• The Orlando Diocese does not accept religious medical exemptions. Any student with a temporary or permanent medical exemption, must go through additional Diocesan approval before admission is granted.

• Ascension is a private Catholic School, that you chose to enroll your child in.  Therefore, the philosophy and discipline of our school must be accepted if a child is to remain a student.  We reserve the right to request that your child pursue an education elsewhere if he/she refuses to accept our rules and regulations. Tuition for a student who has been asked to withdraw will be prorated and any tuition paid by the family in advance will be refunded. Other fees, including registration will not be refunded.