Application Process

While the purpose, personnel, and programs of St. Paul Lutheran School are centered on the task of assisting the families and membership of St. Paul Lutheran Church in educating their young, we also recognize our mission and privilege to serve the entire Austin community. Therefore, all families are invited to enroll their children, realizing that enrollment is based on Christian attitudes, academic ability, health, deportment, and established age requirements. St. Paul Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

ENROLLMENT

The following age requirements for new students are:

            PK-3:               3 years of age by September 1
            PK-4:               4 years of age by September 1
            Kndg:               5 years of age by September 1
            Grade 1:           6 years of age by September 1
            Grades 2-8:      No age requirements, but proper placement made by
                                     previous report card or regular transfer

Applications for enrollment may be secured from the school office at any time during the year or from this website. Members of St. Paul Lutheran Church have first priority for all classrooms. The application process is complete once the application form has been filled out, letters of recommendation received and appropriate achievement test data or pupil progress report put on file. At such time the principal will request a personal interview with the family and child. Those desiring admittance for the first time and/or transferring from other schools will be subject to entrance tests or educational evaluations when deemed necessary.

Applicants will be informed of one of the following decisions:
a) acceptance for admission;

b) acceptance for admission, with probationary status;

c) denied enrollment; or

d) placed on a “waiting list” held in the school office.

Applicants are granted admittance on the premise they will apply themselves according to the ability God has given them, will conform to all rules and regulations of the school, and will fully participate in the religious instruction of St. Paul Lutheran School. All students and families are expected to cooperate with and adhere to the policies and procedures of St. Paul Lutheran School. For this reason, pre-enrollment interviews focus on determining if applicant families are in agreement with the philosophies and policies of St. Paul School. The goal of our school is to make sure that there is an adequate fit among all our families and students as they interact and learn together on a daily basis.