Interested families should contact the school and request a tour and an appointment to meet with the principal. Students are admitted on an individual basis after it is determined that Saint Lucy School can meet the unique learning needs of an individual child.
Students accepted into Saint Lucy School are placed according to age and academic ability. Saint Lucy School accepts those who are five years of age by September 1st are eligible to enter the kindergarten class. First grade students must be six years of age by September 1st. Students are welcome to register anytime during the school year.
A student’s particular visual impairment is considered when applying to our program. All students must be diagnosed by a optometrist or ophthalmologist as an individual with a visual impairment. A student's most recent eye report must be shared to make this determination.
Specifically this means:
Although the majority of students at Saint Lucy School have visual impairment as their sole disability, children with mild secondary handicaps may be accepted into the program at the discretion of the principal and in consultation with the parents and teachers.
Students may be referred to Saint Lucy's by a variety of sources including: physicians, low vision clinics, school districts, intermediate units and parents. The following steps need to be completed prior to initial placement:
The following documents are required at the time of registration: