How to Apply
Thank you for considering St. Joseph School-Fullerton.
Be sure to read the Key Dates and Application Process sections below. Don't hesitate to contact our Admissions Team with any questions before applying.
Please note the $50 application fee is non-refundable.
Application Process
1. Complete the Admission Application online. You must first create an account if you are new to the Finalsite Parent Portal.
2. $50 non-refundable application fee; paid online at the time of application submission.
3. Upload a copy of your child's Birth Certificate to the application portal.
4. Upload a copy of your child's Baptism Certificate (if applicable) to the application portal.
5. Upload a copy of your child's final report cards from June 2024 to the application portal.
6. Request a Teacher Referral electronically through the portal.
7. Turn in the original Parish Verification Form with the original Pastor's signature and Parish Seal to the office. This is required to receive the Active Catholic tuition rate (if applicable).
8. Schedule a required prospective student screening for students entering grades 1-8. Kindergarteners will have the Brigance III screening in the fall.
Please note that only completed applications will be reviewed. To be considered in the first round of acceptances, all application requirements must be uploaded to the Finalsite portal before the December 15 deadline.
Priority of Admissions for Prospective Students
Admission to St. Joseph School is based on availability, previous school records, and completion of placement testing in math and reading. Families must be officially registered at St. Joseph Fullerton Church to receive priority over other applicants as per School Board policy, which is defined below:
- Currently enrolled students who are re-registering
- Siblings of current SJSF students
- Legacy students (children of SJSF graduated alumni)
- Children of active registered parishioners of St. Joseph Fullerton Parish
- Children of active registered parishioners of other Catholic parishes within the Archdiocese of Baltimore
- Children of non-active Catholics
- Those of other faith backgrounds