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Father John V. Doyle School is a Catholic school in the Diocese of Providence and is supported by the parishioners of SS. John and Paul Parish. Father John V. Doyle School has a non-discriminatory policy to admit and provide services for students of any race, religion, sex, or national origin, as space permits. Our school's philosophy is to focus on the whole child - academically, socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The administration reserves the right to accept students who would benefit from the curriculum and resources of Father John V. Doyle School.
Enrollment in Father John V. Doyle School implies a willingness and a commitment of parents and students to comply with the philosophies, policies, regulations, financial responsibilities, and activities of the school in order to realize the school’s goals.
Admissions Procedure
New students interested in attending Father John V. Doyle School may register during the designated time of registration or anytime thereafter for the upcoming school year. This is usually during Catholic School Week which is held at the end of January or the beginning of February.
To pursue enrollment at Father John V. Doyle School, families should complete the following steps:
- Complete the Application Form
- Complete the online application here and pay a $50.00 non-refundable registration fee.
- Schedule a Shadow Day
- It is preferred that students entering grades 4-8 shadow at the school for one day. Students entering grades 1-3 are also encouraged to shadow, but a shadow day is not required. Students entering grades 4-8 who enroll over the summer months will be admitted on a probationary basis without a shadow day.
- If school is out of session for the summer, additional screening processes will be utilized in lieu of a shadow day.
- Meet the Principal
- Once the Registration Form, report card, test scores, and record release authorization have been received, and the student has shadowed (as applicable), families schedule a meeting with the principal to discuss enrollment.
- If test scores and academic records warrant, additional academic screening may be requested by our resource teacher prior to admittance.
Upon acceptance into Father John V. Doyle School, parents will be required to complete an enrollment contract and pay a $200 non-refundable deposit.
Admissions Requirements
A completed application along with a $50.00 registration fee and records release form (for students entering grades 1-8) must be submitted.
Pre-K applicants must be three or four years old by September 1st in the year he/she proposes to enter preschool.- Pre-K applications require birth certificates and health forms to be submitted along with the application.
Kindergarten applicants must be five years of age by September 1st in the year he/she proposes to enter kindergarten. Kindergarten applications require both birth and baptismal (if applicable) certificates.
Grades 1 - 8- Applicants for grades 1-8 are required to submit previous academic records.
- First grade applicants must be six years of age by September 1st in the year he/she proposes to enter first grade.
- First and Second Grade applicants are required to submit a baptismal certificate. (if applicable)
- Complete the Application Form