Pre-Kindergarten Admission:
  • Age Requirements: Children must be three or four years old by September 1 of the school year they are enrolling in.
  • Independence in Toileting: Children must be fully toilet trained, meaning they can use the restroom entirely on their own without adult assistance. Pull-Ups are not permitted.
Kindergarten Admission:
  • Age Requirements: Children must be five years old by September 1 of the school year they are enrolling in.
Documentation Required for All Enrolling Students:
  1. Birth Certificate: An official copy is required.
  2. Baptismal Record: If the child was baptized, we request a copy of the baptismal certificate for the students records.
  3. Health Compliance Records: Documents showing compliance with city and state health requirements.
Transfer Student Requirements:
  • Parents or guardians must request the child’s transfer and any necessary documentation from the previously attended school.
  • Records Transfer: Bridgeport Catholic Academy will request academic, health, and discipline records from the previous school.
Probation for New and Transfer Students:
  • New and transfer students are subject to a 90-day probationary period. During this period, students may face expulsion if policies or procedures are violated, at the Principal's discretion.

These policies help to ensure that students are ready for their new school environment and aligns with Bridgeport Catholic Academy's standards for readiness and conduct.