ADMISSIONS
Christ the King School is staffed by lay men and women dedicated to the ideals of Christian education. All teachers are chosen for their competency and dedication. Their main concern is the spiritual, mental, and emotional development of each child committed to their care.
The school is accredited by the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Catholic Conference Education Association and is a member of the Texas Association of Non–Public Schools, ASCD, and the National Middle School Association.
The physical plant includes a reading lab, math lab, science lab, writing/research lab, library, cafeteria, gym, computer lab, music room, art room, and SOAR Lab.
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Admission to Christ the King School or participation in school programs is not denied to students on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin. Admission shall not be denied because of any handicapping condition unless it is clear that the staff, due to inadequate professional training, and/or the school's program will not be able to meet the student's needs.
Admission/Denial of Admission to Christ the King School shall be determined by the Principal after consideration of the following:
- Christ the King School Placement Test Information regarding academic development and/or behavioral information collected;
- Academic, developmental, behavioral and/or psychological information from previous schools as evidenced by records and/or communication.
Every effort shall be made to admit students that have a reasonable chance to perform as a successful student at Christ the King School.
Admission of new students to Christ the King School is determined by the following factors in order of priority:
- Parishioner Sibling currently enrolled at CKS
- CKS Teacher's Children
- Parishioner
- Non–Parishioner Sibling
- Non–Parishioner
Catholic Parishioner Status
According to Catholic thought and tradition, it is through baptism that one is incorporated into the believing body of Christ, the Church. By joining a worshiping community, a baptized Catholic becomes a member of particular parish. Therefore, it is expected that a parishioner of Christ the King Parish should meet the following:
- Parent(s) and child(ren) are Baptized Roman Catholic
- Attends Sunday Mass on a regular basis at Christ the King
- Completed a parish registration form
- Financially supports the parish through the use of Sunday envelopes. No minimum contribution is specified.
Eligible Catholic students transferring from other Catholic schools will be given priority over those transferring from local public schools.
A "sibling" is a biological, adopted, or step — brother or step — sister of a current CKS student, and who is a bona fide resident of the same household as the current CKS student at the time of application for admission.
Families on the school waiting list will not be prioritized according to the level of giving.
Christ the King School accepts applications from students on a space available basis, subject to the criteria and priorities stated below:
- an understanding, acceptance, and willingness to support actively the philosophy and goals of the school by both student and parents;
- a willingness to relate responsibly to the members of the school community, whether adults or students, by both student and parents;
- a willingness to cultivate his or her talents and abilities to the extent that he or she is able;
- the ability to be academically successful in the school program;
- a willingness to cooperate with and participate in programs sponsored by the school.
For purposes of continuity, planning, and maintaining optimum class sizes, it is in the best interest of CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL to retain its students through graduation. Therefore, CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL seeks to grant initial admission and annual readmission to those students who, at whatever grade level they are initially admitted, intend to complete the eighth grade at CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL. Entrance examinations are required for all new applicants for Grades 1 through 8.
Developmental readiness assessment will be required for all Kindergarten students.
Please be advised that a Parental Decision to hold a student back from Kindergarten, after being accepted to Christ the King School will place the student at the bottom of the Admission List for the following year.
Non — Catholic applicants must be willing to participate in religion classes and attend liturgy, since this is an integral part of the life of Christ the King School.
Students who voluntarily withdraw from Christ the King will not be readmitted unless special circumstances warrant readmission.
In all cases the administration reserves the right to make the final decisions on admissions, consistent with the above policy. |
