Saint Anselm Catholic School
12650 Dunks Ferry Road
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19154
P: 215-632-1133 | F: 215-632-3264

Period of Registration for New Students & Transfers for PK3 to Grade 8

Registration is now only by appointment.  Please call the school office  or request a registration appointment  online here .

Registration for New Students Grades K to 8:

1. Children entering Kindergarten must be five years of age on or before September 1st.

2. Children entering First Grade must be six years of age on or before September 1st.  In addition, they must have completed a full year of Kindergarten.

3. Children entering Grade Six, Seven, and Eight are received on a probationary basis until the end of the first marking period.  Then they may be formally accepted if conditions warrant acceptance.

4. Children entering Grade Seven and Grade Eight must be transferring from another Catholic school.

5. Non-Catholic children admitted to Saint Anselm School are required to take classes in all academic areas including religion.  These children are admitted as space permits.  These children attend all liturgical celebrations.

6. Parents of new students for Grade 2 to 8 will meet with the principal at the time of registration for a pre-admission interview.

7. For students in Grades 2 to 8, registration is not complete until a transfer from the student’s former school is presented at the end of the academic year in June.

Required for Registration of New Students Grades K to 8:

The following documents and records must be presented at the time of registration:

1. Birth certificate

2. Baptismal record if baptized in a parish other than Saint Anselm

3. Immunization records from the doctor

4. Child’s Social Security Card

5. A copy of the child’s most recent report card from the school in which the child is currently enrolled

6. Any other pertinent information that may relate to the child’s achievement in a school setting

7. Whenever there is a family situation involving either divorce or separation, a copy of the court order must be presented for the office file.

8. $75.00 nonrefundable registration fee per child
    

Registration for Prekindergarten Classes:

A $75.00 nonrefundable registration fee is due at the time of registration.

​Students for PK3 must be 3 years of age on or before September 1.
Students for PK4 must be 4 years of age on or before September 1.


Required for Registration in the Prekindergarten Classes

The following must be documents and records must be presented at the time of registration:

1. Birth certificate

2. Baptismal record if baptized in a parish other than Saint Anselm

3. Immunization records from child's physician

4. Child’s Social Security Card

5. Any other pertinent information that may relate to the child’s achievement in a school setting

6. Whenever there is a family situation involving either divorce or separation, a copy of the court order must be presented for the office file.
7. $75.00 nonrefundable registration fee per child

Please note: 
No registration (PK3-8) will be taken if any of the above documents are not presented at the time of registration.