Admissions Policy

Parents who desire an educational experience for their children founded on a Catholic philosophy of education and who fulfill age, health and academic requirements are eligible for admission to our school.

Priorities for Admission

Registered/active members of Saint Luke Parish
Families with children already attending Saint Luke School
Families registered in a Catholic parish without an elementary school
Baptized Catholics
Other denominations

Non-Catholic students may be admitted to Saint Luke the Evangelist School under the following conditions:

Adequate facilities and space are available
Parents/guardians of the students agree in writing to permit their child(ren) to attend religion classes and religious functions, which are offered as part of the school program
Parents/guardians agree in writing to accept and to promote the philosophy, mission statement, goals and objectives of Saint Luke the Evangelist School.

Age Requirements

First graders must be six (6) years of age on or before September 10th of the current school year.
Kindergarteners must be five (5) years of age on or before September 10th of the current school year.

Health Requirements

Immunization records and general health examination reports must be presented to the school before admission. Montgomery County health requirements must be fulfilled.
Children entering Saint Luke the Evangelist School for the first time must have a Hepatitis B vaccination.

Academic Requirements

Acceptance of children in Grades 2 through 6 is contingent upon receiving complete and accurate information from the sending school.

Registration requirements

Original birth certificate
Baptismal certificate (unless Baptized in the parish)
Complete immunization record.
Non-refundable registration fee

Students coming from other Catholic Schools must provide documentation from the sending school’s pastor or principal verifying that all school tuition and fees are paid in full before admission is granted.

Students requesting admission from another parish elementary school must present a letter from the pastor of their current parish, giving permission to attend Saint Luke the Evangelist School.

NB: Because of the differences that exist in various middle and junior high school programs, Saint Luke the Evangelist School does not accept seventh or eighth grade students from any program other than Catholic elementary schools within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Exceptions may be made to this policy on an individual basis or in the case of a student coming from a Catholic school outside the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Registration Procedures

Registration for the new school year takes place Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons beginning in February. You may make a registration appointment by calling the school office - 215-884-0843. The following guidelines will assist you in being prepared for your child’s registration.

Kindergarten children must be five years of age and First Graders must be six years of age by September 10th. No exception is made regarding this Archdiocesan and school district age requirement. The following documents are required at the time of registration: an original birth certificate, Baptismal certificate (unless Baptized in Saint Luke the Evangelist Parish), and complete immunization records. You should also have the names and phone numbers of two emergency contacts and the name and phone numbers for your child’s physician and dentist.

A $95 non-refundable deposit is expected at the time of registration.