Registration

Application for admission of new students will take place each year beginning in January. Transfer students are welcome to complete the process year round.

For admission to kindergarten, children must be five by September 1 of the enrollment year. For grade one, a child shall be six by September 1. Regarding admission, St. Peter Cathedral School will not discriminate based on sex, race, religion, national origin, age, physical handicap or disability.

Enrollment shall not exceed 25 students in any class except when approved by the principal and pastor.

The following forms must be present upon registration:

• Baptismal certificate, if applicable
• Birth Certificate
• Medical records – It is mandated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that all children entering kindergarten or grade one present documented proof of the following immunizations:

Additionally, any student entering St. Peter Cathedral School must provide documentation of the above immunizations. At Grade 7, additional requirements for immunizations include:

• 3 doses Hepatitus B (follow the same dosing requirements as listed above
• 1 Varicella vaccine (Chicken Pox) or documentation of the disease.
• Note: Children under age 13 receive ONE dose of the vaccine while children over 13 receive TWO doses at least 28 days apart.

Students may provisionally register with:

• 3 doses DPT
• 3 doses OPV
• 1 dose MMR
• 1 dose Hepatitus B
• 1 dose Varicella

We will be happy to make copies of any certificates or documents.

All new applicants will move through the application process consisting of:

• School Visit
• Conference with the Principal
• Completed Diocese of Erie registration packet
• $50 registration fee, checks payable to “St. Peter Cathedral”
• Transfer Slip and transcript of records
• Copy of Report Card
• Proof of Parent Custody (Where applicable: copy of divorce decree or court ordered separation agreement)

If you have any questions or would like to request a registration packet, please call the school office at 814-452-4276.

DRESS CODE

Uniforms are worn by students in Grades 1 through 8.

• The Red Door is our primary uniform supplier
• Skirts must be no more than two inches above the knee
• Undershirts for all students are to be solid white. That means there should be no writing or art work showing through. Undershirts must be tucked in
• Shoes for boys and girls must have a closed toe and a closed back and be dress quality shoes. Sneakers, boots, sandals, and mules are not permitted
• With the exception of designated "dress-up days," which will be printed in the monthly newsletter and announced on the PA system at school, uniforms are to be worn at all times
• Jeans, fatigues, and/or tee shirts with any writing or art work/decals with derogatory statements which promote violence, prejudice or inappropriate actions, are not permitted on dress-up day
• Hair must be neatly trimmed and well groomed
• Earrings must be of a tasteful length for girls. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings

BOYS:

• Navy blue uniform slacks.
• Navy blue uniform Shorts.
• Red Polo Shirt or red turtleneck (Grades 1-6) Shirts are to be tucked in at all times
• White banded bottom collar shirt (Grades 7-8)
• "SPS" sweatshirt - order form in the office
• Navy blue sweater (no logo, no ornament)
• Socks - white or navy blue. Socks must completely cover ankle bone.

GIRLS:

• Plaid jumper or plaid skirt (skirts should be no more than two inches above the knee)
• Navy blue uniform shorts or navy blue uniform slacks
• Red Polo Shirt or red turtleneck (Grades 1-6) Shirts are to be tucked in at all times
• White banded bottom collar shirt (Grades 7-8)
• "SPS" sweatshirt - order form in the office
• Navy blue sweater (no logo, no ornament)
• Socks - white or navy blue, knee socks or tights. Socks must completely cover ankle bone

GYM UNIFORM:

• Dress for the activity.
• Short sleeved or long sleeved T-shirts, sweatshirts, shots, and sweatpants are permitted. These items cannot have any writing or art work/decals with derogatory statements which promote violence, prejudice or inappropriate actions.
• Gym shoes must have non-marking soles.

Physical and Dental Examinations

The Pennsylvania School Health Law requires that children in Grades K, 6 and 11 have a physical examination; and children in Grades K, 3 and 7 have a dental examination.

For obvious reasons these examinations are best performed by your own doctor or dentist; especially for careful follow-up and treatment that may be necessary.

To assist your doctor or dentist, there is a form enclosed which is to be completed and returned to the School not later than October 15th.

If your child had a physical or dental exam since last September, it will be acceptable. Please have the form filled out and signed by your doctor or dentist and return it before October 15th.

In the event this completed form is not returned by October 15th, the physical examination or dental examination will be given by the School doctor or dentist during the school year at your child’s school.

Physical Examination Form. (PDF for use by private physicians)