Admissions Process
Our doors are open for full day in person learning! Please contact the admissions team to learn more about FHC and what makes us so special. Please contact us at 847-446-0031 or [email protected] to learn more.
Policies
The Pastor and School Board have adopted the following admission policy:
In the event that class size exceeds maximum enrollment, a wait list will be created. If positions within that class become available, they will be filled using the following criteria:
In the event that class size exceeds maximum enrollment, a wait list will be created. If positions within that class become available, they will be filled using the following criteria:
- Siblings of existing students; first-come, first-served
- Active registered members of the Parish
- Catholics registered with another Parish
- Non-Catholics
The school may decline an applicant whose placement may impair the health, security, well-being or educational process of other students, or any applicant whose special needs might not be well-served by the programs of the school. Such decisions will be made by the Administration.
Illinois Age Requirements
- Students entering Pre-Kindergarten 3 must be 3 by August 31st of the school year
- Students entering Pre- Kindergarten 4 must be 4 by August 31st of the school year
- Students entering Kindergarten must be 5 by August 31st of the school year
- Students entering First Grade must be 6 by August 31st of the school year
*All students entering preschool programs must be toilet trained prior to acceptance.
Wally Marzec Scholarship Fund
In order to make Catholic education available to those who recognize its value, a scholarship program is available to assist families who cannot afford the full tuition. Parents needing assistance should contact the principal to explore scholarship possibility requests.
Enrollment
Enrollment opportunities will be announced in the parish bulletin, on our website, and in the school newsletter the Bulldog Bulletin.
- Registration for current students will begin in early November. (A per family, non-refundable registration fee is required at the time of registration. This fee is not applied toward tuition.)
- Applications for new students entering Pre- Kindergarten through 8th Grade will begin in mid-November. (A per family, non-refundable registration fee is required at the time of registration. This fee is not applied toward tuition.)
The documents necessary for application are:
- Application for Admission
- Birth certificate (copies are acceptable)
- Baptismal certificate (copies are acceptable)
- School Records (for transferring students)
Transfer Students
- All applicants and their parents/guardians must arrange for an appointment with the Principal and are encouraged to “shadow” in their appropriate grade.
- The Principal will evaluate all records including IEP’s (Individual Education Plans), ICEP’s (Individual Catholic Educational Plans)or other reports. New students must meet the same requirements as enrolled students to enter the next grade level to be able to participate in extracurricular activities.
- Upon acceptance, the school will notify parents/guardians at which time all required fees must be paid and the required documentation submitted for registration to be considered complete (Birth certificate, Baptismal certificate & registration forms).
- All new students are placed on academic and behavioral probation subject to review during the first two quarters of the school year following acceptance.
Contact FHC
847-446-0031