St. Rose Catholic School has space for 360 students with forty places in each class, kindergarten through 8th grade. Although our class size is large, special care is taken so that each child's needs are met. There are teacher assistants in grades K through 5, and we have a one to twenty teacher-student ratio for math instruction. Our parents are very supportive of their children's education. For these reasons we are able to offer a quality Catholic education while remaining affordable to families.
The principal conducts school tours every first Wednesday at 9:00 AM,or by appointment. Please call the school to arrange to attend.
Application forms are available in the school office, or can be mailed. The kindergarten application process begins in December each year. Applications for other grades are accepted at any time.
New and Transfer Students
Students who enter St. Rose at kindergarten level participate in a small group screening process designed to assess their readiness for school. Those entering at other grade levels are assessed in a variety of ways. Previous report cards and standardized test scores are taken into consideration, as well as, individual assessments by teachers. Once it has been determined that there is space, the student may be invited to participate on all or part of a school day.
The St. Rose Catholic School Community will do everything possible to help students feel comfortable in their new school. Teachers and staff work diligently to ensure each child’s success. However, new students enter on a probationary status, which takes into account the following:
o Students ability to be successful academically, socially, and emotionally
o Good attendance and punctuality
o Parent participation and support
o Parents are current with financial obligations to the school
o Parents have disclosed all information beneficial to their child’s success at St. Rose.
Admission Policy
Notice of Non-Discriminatory Policy as to Students
Notice of Non-Discriminatory Policy as to Students
The elementary and secondary schools of the Diocese of Santa Rosa, CA., admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded to or made available to students at the schools. They do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school administered programs.
Priority of Admissions
Children will be accepted into Saint Rose School based on certain criteria. First and foremost is readiness for the grade for which they are applying. If principal and teacher agree that the child is ready, the following is used as a guideline for entrance.
A. Siblings of a present school family
a. Active at Saint Rose Parish
b. Active in another Catholic Parish
c. Active in another Christian religion
d. Active in another religion
B. New Family to St. Rose School
a. Active at Saint Rose Parish
b. Active in another Catholic Parish
c. Active in another Christian religion
d. Active in another religion
C. New Not Active in Any Religion
This policy is subject to the Pastor and Principal’s discretion. Special consideration is given to students who transfer to Santa Rose from other Catholic schools. Tuition assistance is also based on these criteria.