Admissions Procedures
Saint Edward-Epiphany Catholic School utilizes rolling admissions procedures and begins accepting applications for the new school year on the Tuesday after Labor Day. Space is limited in each class, and applications are reviewed on a first come, first serve basis. If you are interested in learning more about admission to St. Edward-Epiphany School, please submit an information request form and someone from our Admissions Office will contact you. You may also call the main school office at 804-272-2881.
Age Requirements
Students entering Junior Kindergarten must be four years old by September 30 and students entering Kindergarten must be five years old by September 30. Formal developmental screenings are given for all students entering our Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes. The screening is done at school and the results will be shared with parents.
Transferring From Other Schools
Students entering grades other than Junior Kindergarten or Kindergarten will be considered for admission to St. Edward-Epiphany Catholic School after a thorough review of prior educational records, including report cards, standardized testing and educational/psychological testing. Additionally, all students are screened with an admissions test to assess readiness to enter our academic program. Due to limited class size, siblings are given priority for acceptance, followed by parishioners and non-parishioners.
Immunization Information
New students entering St. Edward-Epiphany Catholic School must have the proper immunization shots as prescribed by the Commonwealth of Virginia. School immunization forms are available in the school clinic or office. School records and health forms for transfer students must be obtained from the child’s previous school. Parents must sign a release form at the former school in order for the records to be sent.
Non-Discrimination Policy
St. Edward-Epiphany Catholic School admits students of any race to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally made available to students. We do not discriminate on the basis of race in the administration of educational policies and any school administered programs.