Admissions
Source: "Student, Parents, and Teachers Handbook", v2021, "A. Admission to Maris Stella School", page 20
Application
To apply for entry to Maris Stella School, must complete and submit an application which consists of the following:
- A completed application form (application forms are available in the school office)
- A copy of the child’s birth certificate
- A completed health form (health forms are available in the school office)
- Specific notices of any special considerations/needs (medical, social, etc.) -Up-to-date records of immunizations
- A copy of the Baptismal Certificate for children baptized outside of Palau
- For transfer students
- a copy of the student’s official transcript or permanent record card
- completion of MSS's diagnostic test
Grade K (Kindergarten)
- All students must be five years old by December of the current school year
- All children must pass a “Readiness Test”
- A letter of notification will be sent to the parents/guardians of the children who passed the test
- A letter of acceptance and dates for registration will be sent by the Principal
- A parent/guardian must accompany the child for registration
- All documents (listed below*) must be provided as part of the registration
First Grade
- Priority will be given to students of Maris Stella Kindergarten graduates
- All students are required to pass a “Readiness Test”
Transfer Students
- A potential transfer student must submit an application to the Principal
- A diagnostic test will be given for appropriate grade placement
- A transfer student must submit all required documents (as listed below*)
- Catholic Mission Schools reserves the right not to admit a student who was expelled or dropped out of another school
Deposit
A deposit is required for each new student at the time of registration that is counted a partial tuition payment for tuition. If a student does not enroll, the deposit is forfeited.