St. Stephen Catholic School is a culturally diverse school and admits students of any race, color, national origin, creed, gender, and ancestry.
The schools of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Louisiana admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at its schools. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Additionally, in compliance with Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, no person in the schools of the archdiocese shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, or be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity except as permitted under said Title IX.
New students must present a completed application form with stipulated documents before the application process begins. Acceptance of new applicants is based on prior year academics and behavioral records, standardized test scores, assessment/observation, and teacher recommendation. Final acceptance is determined by the administration.
By September 30th the child should be:
2 years old - Pre Kindergarten 2
3 years old - Pre Kindergarten 3
4 years old - Pre Kindergarten 4
5 years old - Kindergarten
6 years old - 1st Grade (Must have attended an academically sound kindergarten program.)
Students presently attending St. Stephen Catholic School re-register the week of January 25, 2024 for the following academic year. Current students who have not registered by February 26, 2024 are not reserved an opening for the next school year.