Admission Requirements

A good school provides a rounded education for the whole person. And a good Catholic school, over and above this, should help all its students to become saints.

Pope Benedict XVI

Archdiocese of Detroit Admissions Guidelines

Catholic schools have a mission of forming disciples of Jesus Christ. Every Catholic school, therefore, must cultivate an environment that upholds the teachings of the Catholic Church in an authentically Catholic culture, protecting and promoting the inherent and inviolable dignity of all persons, created in the image and likeness of God. Catholic school leaders, staff, and community members must ensure that all curriculum, activities, advocacy, and training align with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Archdiocese of Detroit Policies

Priority One: Proudly Catholic

Students and their families who desire to enroll in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Detroit understand that a Catholic school is a center of evangelization and exists to provide an excellent academic education and formation founded upon the morals, teachings, and practices of the Catholic Church. A student may not be admitted to a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Detroit if their conduct (or the conduct of a family member) is contrary to the teachings of the Catholic Church and poses a threat to the moral integrity of the Catholic school community.

Priority Two: Safeguarding our Mission

The dismissal of a student or family from a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Detroit may occur when the conduct of a student or family member of a student is contrary to the teachings of the Catholic Church and constitutes a threat to the physical welfare or moral integrity of the Catholic school community or compromises the school’s ability to educate and form students according to its mission. In all contexts, Catholic charity must be demonstrated.

OLGC Admission Requirements

Our Lady of Good Counsel (OLGC) Parish School is committed to our mission and the formation of students academically and spiritually. We want everyone in our community encounter Jesus, grow in faith and witness to discipleship.

Admissions Requirements

Birth certificates are required regardless of the child’s grade level.
All students must meet the State of Michigan requirements for Immunization. Immunization records are required when the child is enrolled.
Transfer students have been recommended for promotion and are in good standing with their previous school

NOTE: We have a waitlist for certain grades and prioritize admissions to siblings of currently enrolled students and our parish members.

Grade Level Requirements

Pre-Kindergarten Program

We are excited to begin the educational journey with you and your child! The Pre-Kindergarten through Kindergarten years are precious ones as children learn the fundamentals of school which are appropriate for each level. Our team of early childhood teachers delight in the joy of working with children and are attentive to the needs of each individual student. You can expect them to help students reach those developmental milestones as well as use best practices for instruction academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally.

PK 3

Child must be 3 years old before Sept 1st
Parents may sign a waiver if 3rd birthday is Sept. 2nd - Nov. 30th
Students must be potty-trained

PK 4

Child must be 4 years old before Sept. 1st
Parents may sign a waiver if 4th birthday is Sept. 2nd - Nov. 30th

All students will be administered a Kindergarten readiness assessment 2nd semester to help determine placement into the Young 5’s or Kindergarten programs.

Young 5's and Kindergarten

For placement into the Young 5’s or Kindergarten program, we follow the State recommended ages for those grade levels. In addition, a readiness test is administered to all students in our 4 year old program and to those seeking admissions to a Young 5’s or Kindergarten placement. The developmental readiness assessment helps our early childhood educational team determine the appropriate placement for your child. Attentive to the needs of each child, teachers will discuss assessment results and placement recommendations with parents.

Young 5’s

Child must be 5 years old before Dec. 1
Readiness test administered for admissions

Kindergarten

Child must be 5 years old before Sept 1st
Readiness test administered for admissions

1st - 8th Grade

For 1st Grade:

Child must be 6-years old by September 1st
Child must have completed an approved Kindergarten program.

All Applicants must submit a copy of:

Student’s latest progress report or report card with final grades, conduct and attendance
Standardized test scores
Special support service evaluation reports (IEP, 504, Speech, Intervention, Accommodation plans etc.)
Letters of recommendation from the last teacher and principal if requested from OLGC.
Students must demonstrate satisfactory progress, attendance and appropriate school behaviors from previous school.

Partnership with our Parents

We want to live as a Christian community who supports one another and raises our children together in the faith.

Families are committed to:

1. Our mission and intentionally seek conversion as the domestic church by growing in virtue, holiness and discipleship.

2. The sacramental and moral life of our Catholic heritage and are attentive to keep Sunday as the Lord's Day.

3. Financial Support of our School and help us in our fundraising efforts.