ARCHBISHOP BERGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Archbishop Bergan Elementary School is a division of Archbishop Bergan Catholic School System. The school system is a ministry of Saint Patrick’s Parish.

ADMISSIONS POLICY
Archbishop Bergan Elementary School recognizes the unique blessing and capabilities of each child. In an effort to become “disciples of Jesus”, we encourage students to give selflessly to others and to offer their time and talent for the betterment of their school, parish, and community. We ultimately recognize, however, that the best teaching approach is modeling. Many school families already contribute much-appreciated time, talent, and resources to St. Patrick’s Community. For their giving, we are grateful. In recognition that we need to practice what we teach, the Archbishop Bergan Catholic School holds the expectation that all families participate in stewardship opportunities (parish or school) in whatever capacity they are able. Therefore in order to register a child at Archbishop Bergan Elementary, all parents/guardians must complete a Stewardship Form and sign the Parent Covenant. All families are expected to follow through with their stewardship plan and adhere to the covenant. In order to receive parishioner tuition, a Parishioner Registration Form must be on file.

ADMISSION GUIDELINES
The Principal along with the Pastor will make the decision concerning your child’s acceptance and placement into our school. We will use the following criteria in descending order when we have a waiting list:

        1. The family is following the expectations of a parishioner, including:

a. Being a registered in St. Patrick’s Parish (length of registration may be a factor).
b. Having a Stewardship Form on file
c. Attending Mass regularly
d. Actively participating a parish ministry or organization
e. Contributing regular financial support

2. The family has current students attending Archbishop Bergan School.

3. The family has students attending the parish preschool program.

4. The family is Catholic, non-parishioner; date of school application will be taken into account.

5. The family is non-Catholic; date of school application will be taken into account.
 

ADMISSION AGE REQUIREMENTS
Archbishop Bergan Catholic School complies with Nebraska State age requirements for kindergarten and grade one students. Children entering kindergarten ordinarily must be five years old on or before October 15th. Children entering first grade must be six on or before October 15th or must have successfully completed an approved Kindergarten evaluation. The Principal will make final placement and approval.

NON-DISCRIMINATION ENROLLMENT
All parishioners, non-parishioners, and non-Catholics are welcome at attend Archbishop Bergan Catholic School. Archbishop Bergan Catholic School does not discriminate and admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
Since we are religiously oriented for the Catholic community, we give preference to members of the Catholic Church, but welcome members of the other denominations after our own community is served.

NEW STUDENT ADMISSIONS
In addition to the admission policy, for the admission of a kindergarten student or a transfer student, the parent/guardian must provide:

6. BIRTH CERTIFICATE –Archbishop Bergan Elementary School complies with Nebraska State Law requiring that a birth certificate with a raised seal must be on file for every student who is enrolled. The original should be brought to the office to be copied.

7. HEALTH RECORD – An up-to-date health record. Record of a physical examination by a doctor is required of any student entering kindergarten, seventh grade, and of all students who transfer in at any grade level from outside Nebraska. A dental examination is also recommended at this time.

8. IMMUNIZATION RECORD – An up-to-date immunization record.

9. SACRAMENTAL RECORDS – Parent/guardian is required to submit a Baptismal Certificate regardless of religion.

10. CUMULATIVE RECORDS – For students transferring into Archbishop Bergan Elementary school, a copy of records from the previous school attended is required.

As a way to better acquaint with Archbishop Bergan Catholic School, all parents/guardians and students will be required to meet with the Principal as part of the enrollment process.