Children must be 6 years old by SEPTEMBER 30
of the year of enrollment in Grade One
(5 years old for Grade K)

 Welcome to our Registration website for New Students!

We have prepared a comprehensive booklet of information for families interested in our school. 
The booklet explains our academic program and contains information about our staff,
school day, After School Care programs, screening, testing, mission statement, etc. 
Click here for the 2010/2011 We are IHM booklet
(Call the office at 388-4086 for a hard copy with color cover)

Want to know what's happening at our school? 
Go back to our main page and click on "Weekly Newsletter" or click here:
http://www.ihomschool.org/newsletters/

Have a question?  Call 513/388-3020 or e-mail DebbiH@ihomschool.org

During the school year our School Office hours are 7:30 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. 
 

Before a student can be considered for enrollment the following items MUST be received
(these forms constitute the Registration Packet): 

Click here for all forms necessary to register a new student for 2010/2011

Click here for extra forms necessary if registering a 2nd, 3rd, 4th child in the same family

• Family/Student Registration Form

• Tuition Payment Commitment Form

• Registration Policy Form

• New Student Data Form (Social Security Number must be listed or registration will not be processed)

• Survey for Parents of Incoming Students  

• Principal/Director Recommendation Form for Grades 1-8 (give to CURRENT school for processing - enrollment is not confirmed until this form is received in our office)

• Deposit Check, payable to "IHM School"

• Release of Records Form (this form must be returned to OUR School Office so your child’s current school can transfer the official transcript of grades and medical records.  This Release Form will not be mailed until the withdrawal date in May/June from your child's current school)

• If transferring from another Catholic or private school, attach a personal letter stating that your financial obligations to the school are current.

• Copy of Birth Certificate (if parent provided when pre-registering grade K student it is not necessary to send another copy)

• Copy of Baptismal Certificate (unless baptized at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish or if the student is not Catholic)

• Letter of good standing from a former parish (if Immaculate Heart of Mary parishioner less than six months)

• Copy of court order granting custody (in cases of divorce, adoption, foster parents or other court-ordered custody)

• Students entering grades 2-8: Copies of current and previous standardized testing and report cards (current year and past two years)

• Copies of psychological testing, current IEP or ISP, or medical testing which may relate to student’s learning, or success in school.

• Long Range Planning Form  (if applicable)

 
REGISTRATION DEADLINES FOR 2010/2011
(drop off your packets as soon as they are complete - you do not have to wait for your registration week)

• WEEK OF February 1
  Current Immaculate Heart of Mary School students and their siblings

• WEEK OF February 8
  Parish families with new students whose siblings have graduated from Immaculate Heart of Mary School and whose parents have remained active parishioners

• WEEK OF February 15
  Children of parish families who will be enrolling for the first time in Immaculate Heart of Mary School

• WEEK OF February 22
  Children whose families are parishioners at another Catholic Parish which does not have a school with the agreement of their pastor to pay the parish subsidy and registration for children of non-parishioners

PARENTS OF STUDENTS ENTERING GRADE K AND GRADE 1   There is no readiness assessment for Grade K.  Incoming students in Grades K and 1 will have a limited schedule the first week of school.  More information will be sent at a later date. 

PARENTS OF INCOMING FIRST GRADERS A readiness assessment must be given to every child entering our first grade. You will be notified if the readiness assessment determines your child is not ready for first grade.  The assessment is scheduled for March 22, 23, 25.  The assessment includes language development, auditory perception, vision and hearing screening.  Call Lisa Day at 388-3021 after February 11 to schedule a date for your child’s assessment.   Students enrolling after these dates are required to provide a copy of their first grade report card and may be tested before being admitted.

UNIFORMS

·    Our 2010/2011 Dress Code can be found on our website this summer.  A short version is in We are IHM. 

·    Our PTO manages a Used Uniform Program.  This is your opportunity to purchase used polo shirts, skirts/skorts, sweatshirts and pants.  On Tuesday, May 18, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. the PTO will hold a Used Uniform Sale at our school.  Cash only (checks will not be accepted)!  Bring singles as change will not be available.

·     Schoolbelles is our uniform supplier (school code 1924, www.schoolbelles.com).  Measuring Night is Thursday, May 20, 6:30 in Heritage Hall.  Some items are also available at Lands End www.landsend.com/school 1-800-469-2222 Preferred School Code 9001-3221-8.

Quick Links to Click for More Information

2010-2011 We are IHM booklet (same as one mentioned above)

U. S. Department of Education 2004 Blue Ribbon Award Information
http://www.ihomschool.org/Newsletters/BlueRibbon/blue.htm

Tuition/Assistance/Payment Information
Financial assistance IS available for active parishioners who qualify.

Transportation Information

Grade One

Directions to our school

2009/10 Dress Code

Parent Classroom Visitation and Observation

Click here to go to 2010-11 Kindergarten page for updated information:

http://www.ihomschool.org/NewStudents/Kindergarten.htm