Admissions

Butler Catholic School admits students of any religion, race, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded students at this school. It does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, national or ethnic origin or sex in the administration of hiring practices, educational policies, admission, and athletic and other school administered programs as required by the terms of Title IX of the Education Act of 1972. Butler Catholic follows the policies and guidelines of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh. A child needs to be 3, 4, or 5 years old by or on September 1 of the year entering school.

Family Meeting - The process begins with a conversation between the parents and the principal. At this meeting the expectations of both the parents and the school are discussed, questions and concerns are explained and answered, and the student’s previous academic records are reviewed (if applicable). All family members are encouraged to attend and participate in this meeting.

Registration – A registration form is obtained at the Family Meeting. Parents must complete a registration form and submit it along with the following required documents for verification:

• Birth Certificate

• Baptismal Certificate (If Catholic)

• Envelope Number

• Health and Immunization Records

• In case of separation or divorce, a copy of the custody statement must be presented and kept on file.

Registration Fees – An annual registration fee is required for all Butler Catholic Families. The fee is non-refundable and must accompany a completed registration form. This fee can be waived if a current family sponsors a new family that enrolls in Butler Catholic.

• Pre-School - $35 annual per family

• Kindergarten through Eighth Grade - $100 annual per family

Shadow Visit – At the parents / guardians request a shadowing visit can be arranged. This experience matches your child with a current student who shows them around Butler Catholic during the course of a day. It gives you and your child a real feel for whether Butler Catholic is the place for them. To schedule a visit call the office at 724-285-4276 or email at bcsoffice@butlercatholic.org.

Transfer From Another School - A request for transfer of all records must be signed by the parents. The process is complete upon the receiving of school records. The placement of the student in the appropriate learning level is the school’s responsibility.

Parent Resource Team – All new families that enroll in Butler Catholic have access to a member of this team to cover questions regarding the school. This team is available for support during the course of the new school year. The member list will be provided in the first school-to-home letter.