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Applicants for admission must submit a completed application (Download Forms) along with the application fee. Admission decisions are based on the review of the application, personal interview (grades 6-12), grades and placement test scores. If admitted, it is our goal to position each child in the most appropriate place for his/her academic success. Placement at St. Bernard's may not be identical to the programs in other schools.

St. Bernard’s accepts applications for students on a year round basis and schedule entrance exams upon acceptance of the applications.

To ensure a smooth application process it is important to thoroughly read the information presented in the application folder.

Preschool: There are two sets of forms to be completed by the applicant’s family for the preschool. The forms are issued by St. Bernard’s Catholic School and the State of California-read them carefully and complete; some information might seem to be redundant but it is necessary to ensure school meets all state requirements.

The preschool requires a $500 deposit prior to enrollment to be credited against your child’s future kindergarten tuition. The deposit is due the day the parent completes and signs the forms and prior to the enrollment of the child.

Grades K-6: The application includes the required information in order to begin the process. The application fee is $40.

  • Complete application and submit with a $40 fee (multiple children $60)

  • The parent(s) or guardian(s) is to complete the parent questionnaire and submit with the application

  • The parent or guardian is required to submit a letter of recommendation from a pastor or priest; transferring students are to submit a letter of recommendation by your current principal and teacher

  • The parent or guardian of the transferring student is to complete and sign the “Transcript Request Form”

  • A representative from the school will contact the family to schedule a placement exam The administration will review the results of the placement exam and transcripts then contact the family to schedule an interview with the parents and the student or students

  • Based upon the exam, transcripts and the interview the administration will inform the family of the decision.  Additional forms and information such as emergency, medical, contact, shots etc will be submitted upon the acceptance of the applicant.

Grades 7-8: The application includes the required information in order to begin the process. The application fee is $40.

  • Complete application and submit with a $40 fee (multiple children $60)

  • International Students must submit application in addition to a $300 application fee

  • The applicant and parent(s) or guardian are required to complete the parent and student questionnaire and submit with the application

  • The parent or guardian is required to submit a letter of recommendation from a pastor or priest; transferring students are to submit a letter of recommendation by your current principal and teacher

  • The parent or guardian of the transferring student is to complete and sign the “Transcript Request Form”

  • A representative from the school will contact the family to schedule a placement exam

  • The administration will review the results of the placement exam and transcripts then contact the family to schedule an interview with the parents and the student or students

  • Based upon the exam, transcripts and the interview the administration will inform the family of the decision

Grades 9-12: The application includes the required information in order to begin the process. The application fee is $40.

  • Complete application and submit with a $40 fee (multiple children $60)

  • International Students must submit application in addition to a $300 application fee

  • The applicant and parent(s) or guardian are required to complete the parent and student questionnaire and submit with the application

  • The parent or guardian is required to submit a letter of recommendation from a pastor or priest; transferring students are to submit a letter of recommendation by your current principal and eight grade teacher

  • The parent or guardian of the transferring student is to complete and sign the “Transcript Request Form”

  • A representative from the school will contact the family to schedule the entrance exam

  • The administration will review the results of the entrance exam and transcripts then contact the family to schedule an interview with the parents and the student or students

  • Based upon the exam, transcripts and the interview the administration will inform the family of the decision

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    Please download and complete the following to apply:

    Admissions Application

    Questionnaire

    Boarding Application
    (if applicable)

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