Admission Overview
St. James the Less Catholic School is proud of its rich Faith-based curriculum. Our shield represents Faith, Wisdom and Character. We remind our students that through living their Faith, they will achieve Wisdom and Character which will prepare them for our ever-changing world.
Since Saint James Catholic School is established by the Catholic community as a religious school, preference in admission and scholarship will be given to practicing members of the Catholic community. Students entering Saint James Catholic School for the first time will be accepted conditionally. Any of the following may be required:
All new students are on academic and behavioral probation for one academic year.
Saint James Catholic School recognizes that parents are the primary educators of their children. It is also understood that the educational process at Saint James is a community relationship. Therefore, it is important to recognize that it is necessary that school and parent attitudes and expectations are similar for a student to enjoy success in our school environment.
St. James Catholic School is a hidden gem in the Perris Valley. We encourage you to visit and experience our family oriented community for yourself. To schedule a tour of the campus, please email St James Catholic School at [email protected]
Non-Discrimination Statement
The schools of the Diocese of San Bernardino admit students of any sex, race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the respective schools. These schools do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admission policies, financial assistance, and athletic and other school administered programs.
All students admitted to Saint James Catholic School are enrolled on a probationary status for one academic year. Administrative and faculty assessments will be made during this period of time to determine if the school can meet the student’s needs. Upon enrollment, parents must report and provide documents of special needs. Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with special needs.
Age Requirements for Admission
Transitional kindergarten—Students must be four years old by September 1st.
Kindergarten—Students must be five years old by September 1st.
Grade 1—Students must be six years old by September 1st.
St. James the Less Catholic School is proud of its rich Faith-based curriculum. Our shield represents Faith, Wisdom and Character. We remind our students that through living their Faith, they will achieve Wisdom and Character which will prepare them for our ever-changing world.
Since Saint James Catholic School is established by the Catholic community as a religious school, preference in admission and scholarship will be given to practicing members of the Catholic community. Students entering Saint James Catholic School for the first time will be accepted conditionally. Any of the following may be required:
- readiness testing
- an interview
- recommendation of the previous school of attendance
All new students are on academic and behavioral probation for one academic year.
Saint James Catholic School recognizes that parents are the primary educators of their children. It is also understood that the educational process at Saint James is a community relationship. Therefore, it is important to recognize that it is necessary that school and parent attitudes and expectations are similar for a student to enjoy success in our school environment.
St. James Catholic School is a hidden gem in the Perris Valley. We encourage you to visit and experience our family oriented community for yourself. To schedule a tour of the campus, please email St James Catholic School at [email protected]
Non-Discrimination Statement
The schools of the Diocese of San Bernardino admit students of any sex, race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the respective schools. These schools do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admission policies, financial assistance, and athletic and other school administered programs.
All students admitted to Saint James Catholic School are enrolled on a probationary status for one academic year. Administrative and faculty assessments will be made during this period of time to determine if the school can meet the student’s needs. Upon enrollment, parents must report and provide documents of special needs. Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with special needs.
Age Requirements for Admission
Transitional kindergarten—Students must be four years old by September 1st.
Kindergarten—Students must be five years old by September 1st.
Grade 1—Students must be six years old by September 1st.
- All prospective students must complete the enrollment application online
- All students will be tested in the first two weeks of school to prevent school failure through early identification of developmental learning deficiencies that would adversely affect their school performance.
