455 Plymouth St, Abington, MA 02351
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Admissions
Process, Requirements, & Policies

Thank you for considering Saint Bridget School, a safe and secure Catholic elementary school on the South Shore of Boston. Many factors determine a child’s readiness for Kindergarten and First Grade. Among them are the child’s chronological age, social and emotional maturity, academics needs, as well as fine and gross motor skills. Please be aware that in order to provide a quality education for all at Saint Bridget’s School, our Admissions Policy for Kindergarten and First Grade requires screening.

Children will be evaluated based upon their readiness through the use of a screening inventory. Screening will be arranged after a complete application is received and review by Administration. Parents will be contacted to arrange a date and time for their child’s screening.

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Admissions process & requirements

Registrations are not considered complete until we have received all of the following components:

Complete and provide the following:

  • Completed Registration Form (All 4 pages)
  • Copy of Birth Certificate
  • Copy of physical/immunization record from PCP (Current within 1 year)
  • $75.00 Registration Fee
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Complete and provide the following:

  • Birth Certificate
  • Baptismal Certificate (If applicable)
  • Immunization Record
  • Screening – All incoming Kindergarten students are screened prior to acceptance
  • $25.00 Handling Fee (Non-refundable)
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Complete and provide the following:

  • Birth Certificate
  • Baptismal Certificate (If applicable)
  • Immunization Record
  • $25.00 Handling Fee (Non-refundable)
  • Copy of most recent report card
  • Copy of most recent testing scores
  • Copy of any IEP or 504, and/or evaluations (If applicable)
  • Date of First Penance (If applicable)
  • First Communion Certificate (If applicable)

All students may be screened prior to admission, if so determined, after review of submitted records.

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admissions Policies

Students receive a well rounded education that includes Religion, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and enrichment programs such as Spanish, Music, Art, Library, and Physical Education.

Saint Bridget School espouses a policy that admits students of all religions, ethnic origins, races, colors, genders, or national origins in the administration of educational policies.

In accordance with the general laws of Massachusetts, the Town of Abington has set the mandatory minimum age for school attendance as follows:

  • A child entering Pre-Kindergarten must be four years old before September 1 of the same year, or repeating Pre-Kindergarten will be necessitated.
  • A child entering Kindergarten must be five years old before September 1 of the same year 

Saint Bridget School espouses a policy that admits students of all religions, ethnic origins, races, colors, genders, or national origins in the administration of educational policies.

In accordance with the general laws of Massachusetts, the Town of Abington has set the mandatory minimum age for school attendance as follows:

  • A child entering Kindergarten must be five years old before September 1 of the same year
  • A child entering grade one must be six years old before September 1 of the same year. 
Children enrolled in our Preschool and Pre K programs must be fully potty trained and able to use the bathroom independently prior to enrollment.

Children will be admitted to Saint Bridget School according to the following enumerated categories:

  1. Brothers and/or sisters of presently enrolled students
  2. Saint Bridget Pre-Kindergarten Students
  3. Children of Saint Bridget
  4. Alumni
  5. Saint Bridget Contributing
  6. Parishioners
  7. Active Parishioners from other Parishes
  8. All other applicants 

**School Administration reserves the right to amend the Acceptance Policy to maximize the enrollment of all programs. 

Many factors determine a child’s readiness for Kindergarten and First Grade. Among them are the child’s chronological age, social and emotional maturity, academics needs, as well as fine and gross motor skills. Please be aware that in order to provide a quality education for all at Saint Bridget’s School, our Admissions Policy for Kindergarten and First Grade requires screening.

Children will be evaluated based upon their readiness through the use of a screening inventory. Screening will be arranged after a complete application is received and review by Administration. Parents will be contacted to arrange a date and time for their child’s screening.