NEW STUDENT APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest in St. Mary School. Founded in 1871, the school has a rich history in the community of Gilroy and enjoys active partnerships with our families to provide a quality Catholic education while fostering a welcoming community of faith.

SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

Enrollment is open year round, and we start accepting applications for the following school year in October.  So that prospective families can see St. Mary School and what we offer, we host three open houses during the school year (October, January, and Spring) which prospective families are invited to attend. During Catholic Schools Week in January, the open house is held during the school day so that families can observe the classes in action. One-on-one tours are also available anytime during the year, and families are invited to use our online platform to schedule a tour. If none of the available times suit your schedule, please email Heather Curran directly.

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions, please contact us at (408) 842-2827 or email Heather Curran for more information. Thank you for taking the time to consider St. Mary School for your child’s education. We look forward to processing his/her application, and it is our hope that you will join the community of St. Mary School.

SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION

Applications must be completed for each child who is applying to St. Mary School, even if he/she has siblings already enrolled. Prospective students for transitional kindergarten must be age 4 and kindergarten must be age 5 by September 1 of the school year for which you are applying.

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

Once the application and all supporting documents have been received, the package will be reviewed and processed. Transitional kindergarten and kindergarten applicants will schedule a meet & greet with the kindergarten teacher. Grades 1-8 have the option of a 1/2 shadow day or meet & greet with teachers.

Required documents to submit as part of the application package after applying online:

  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Copy of immunization records
  • Copy of TB test results
  • Copy of Baptismal certificate, if student is Catholic
  • Copy of First Eucharist certificate, if applicable and student is Catholic
  • Student’s most recent report card, if applicable
  • Previous school year’s report cards, if applicable

Students who are accepted to St. Mary School must pay a non-refundable Registration Fee of $500 per student in TK-8th grade at the time of acceptance. This fee is used for textbooks, supplies and other expenses that the school is obligated to pay for each student before the school year begins. The non-refundable Registration Fee must be paid in full by check or credit card by the stated deadline and may not be prorated.

ADMISSIONS POLICY

The California Schools in the Diocese of San Jose, mindful of their mission to love of Christ for all, admit students of any race, color, and national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities, generally accorded or made available to students at the schools.  The Catholic Schools in the Diocese of San Jose do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin, age, sex, or disability in administration of educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school administered programs.