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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
- Students entering grades 2-8 must schedule a shadow day at the school as part of the application process. Students entering gardse K & 1 are also encouraged to shdaow, 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 applicatns must be:- Three years old by Septmeber 1st int he year he/she proposed to enter preschool
- Fully toilet-trained and able to change themselves independently
Pre-K applications require a birht certifictate and a copy of the child's most recent Child Outreach Screening Report to be submitted along with the application.
In addition, please note the following regarding PK applications and enrollment:
- The school currently offers two pre-kindergarten classrooms. Generally, these classrooms are assigned based upon student's age. Please note both classroom teachers utilize Early Childhood Standards and students in either classroom are well-prepared for kindergarten the following year if age appropriate.
- Generally, older students are placed in the same classroom. Consideration is also given to the number of days attending, with those older students attending four to five full days placed together.
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