Interested in Enrolling Your Child?
Our Principal's Welcome
Thank you for considering Immaculate Conception School!
The decision concerning your child’s education is an important one. We at ICS take our responsibility seriously to provide the best in both intellectual and spiritual development. We are a family focused community where teachers, staff, and parents work together to enhance the school experience for every child. As part of our effort to educate the whole child in an atmosphere of faith and academic excellence, ICS instills a lifelong commitment to serving others. When our students graduate they have the tools they need to fulfill their roles as excellent citizens and compassionate leaders. We offer a strong academic program for Kindergarten through Eighth Grades. There is also a full and half day preschool, and before and after care, along with numerous other programs for our students. One of our goals at ICS is to make sure you feel at home here. We are continually refining and improving all areas of our school so that you and your child will have an engaging and faith filled experience. We want to do what is best for each child in light of Gospel values. This as an awesome task! The information on this page will guide you through the application and enrollment process and cover other important topics. Complete details are found in our school handbook. Please contact us should you have questions about anything – we are here to help. We encourage you to visit ICS for a tour and see for yourself one of Clarksville’s best kept secrets. Sincerely, Tawnya Zeller Principal |
Admissions
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ICS Admissions Policy
The Admissions Policy of Immaculate Conception School adheres to the laws of the State of Tennessee and the Policies and Procedures of the Diocese of Nashville. These agencies determine the age of admittance, health, academic, and other pertinent records required for admittance. We need the following information for eligibility for acceptance to ICS:
- The family must provide evidence that the student is in good standing at the school in which they have enrolled him or her, showing satisfactory achievement in conduct, effort, and the academic subjects. It is the responsibility of the Principal to decide the acceptance of applicants.
- A recommendation from a previous teacher.
- An entrance interview for the parent and student scheduled with the principal.
- Each child must visit the school for a day and take a placement test.
Enrollment and Application Process
KINDERGARTEN
The formal process for incoming Kindergarten students begins in December when applications are made available to parish families, and later, the wider Clarksville community. In February, one-on-one assessments will be scheduled with the kindergarten teacher. Parents are contacted shortly thereafter to discuss results and complete registration. Further opportunities will be made available later in the spring for your child to spend time in the kindergarten classroom to acquaint your child with the classroom, future classmates and their teacher.
A child must be five (5) years of age on or before September 30 of the enrollment year to enter kindergarten.
FIRST GRADE
Incoming first graders should be six (6) years of age on or before September 30 of the enrollment year. ICS requires the parent or guardian to show evidence that your child has attended a kindergarten program.
GRADES TWO THROUGH EIGHT
Your child’s most recent school report/evaluation on their academic and disciplinary performance will be reviewed. An interview will be scheduled to include the school principal, at least one parent and the student. Your child will be tested in reading, math and writing skills. In addition, the current enrollment of siblings in other grades will be considered in the interest of maintaining family unity.
The formal process for incoming Kindergarten students begins in December when applications are made available to parish families, and later, the wider Clarksville community. In February, one-on-one assessments will be scheduled with the kindergarten teacher. Parents are contacted shortly thereafter to discuss results and complete registration. Further opportunities will be made available later in the spring for your child to spend time in the kindergarten classroom to acquaint your child with the classroom, future classmates and their teacher.
A child must be five (5) years of age on or before September 30 of the enrollment year to enter kindergarten.
FIRST GRADE
Incoming first graders should be six (6) years of age on or before September 30 of the enrollment year. ICS requires the parent or guardian to show evidence that your child has attended a kindergarten program.
GRADES TWO THROUGH EIGHT
Your child’s most recent school report/evaluation on their academic and disciplinary performance will be reviewed. An interview will be scheduled to include the school principal, at least one parent and the student. Your child will be tested in reading, math and writing skills. In addition, the current enrollment of siblings in other grades will be considered in the interest of maintaining family unity.
Class Size and Order of Admission
Immaculate Conception School reserves the right to maintain an order of priority for admission of students. ICS gives preference to Catholic students of registered and contributing families living within the parish.
Class size is determined by the laws of the State of Tennessee and standards of SACS. If there are more applicants than places in a class, a priority order listing will be used. The order of priority will be as follows:
Class size is determined by the laws of the State of Tennessee and standards of SACS. If there are more applicants than places in a class, a priority order listing will be used. The order of priority will be as follows:
- Currently enrolled students who are preregistered
- Siblings of children currently enrolled in ICS
- Children of faculty and staff of ICS
- Currently enrolled students at ICS
- Children of registered and contributing members of Immaculate Conception Parish
- Children of registered and contributing members of other Roman Catholic Parishes
- Children of other Catholic and non-Catholic families
Tuition and Fees
The Pastor, in consultation with the School Advisory Board and the Parish Finance Council, sets the tuition yearly. Tuition may be paid annually or on a monthly basis. Payments for each year begin in July and end in April.
The school reserves the right to cancel the registration of any student whose family fails satisfactorily to meet tuition and fee payments during the preceding semester or in such cases to require full tuition payment in advance of registration acceptance. The school reserves the right to withhold re-registration and to deny readmission unless all delinquent fees are paid.
Tuition and fees are published yearly in early spring. See Statement of Tuition & Fees for the current school year.
Report cards will not be issued if a family’s account is delinquent. ICS will not release student records or test scores until all obligations to ICS have been fulfilled.
The Student Book/Activity Fee is due by June 15 of each year. If the Student Book/Activity Fee is received after June 15, we will assess a $25.00 late fee. There will be no exceptions to the late fee charge. This fee covers the rental and updating of textbooks, purchase of workbooks, instructional material, library books, copying costs, cost of standardized achievement tests, special school activities, counseling, and Catholic Schools Office Assessment Fee. The student is responsible for any lost or damaged books.
TUITION SUBSIDY
Immaculate Conception Parish families may apply for subsidized lower tuition. Families will be required to follow the official subsidy card policy to qualify and receive the subsidy.
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Payment plans are available for tuition. There is also limited financial aid based on need available to families. Please contact the school office for more details.
The school reserves the right to cancel the registration of any student whose family fails satisfactorily to meet tuition and fee payments during the preceding semester or in such cases to require full tuition payment in advance of registration acceptance. The school reserves the right to withhold re-registration and to deny readmission unless all delinquent fees are paid.
Tuition and fees are published yearly in early spring. See Statement of Tuition & Fees for the current school year.
Report cards will not be issued if a family’s account is delinquent. ICS will not release student records or test scores until all obligations to ICS have been fulfilled.
The Student Book/Activity Fee is due by June 15 of each year. If the Student Book/Activity Fee is received after June 15, we will assess a $25.00 late fee. There will be no exceptions to the late fee charge. This fee covers the rental and updating of textbooks, purchase of workbooks, instructional material, library books, copying costs, cost of standardized achievement tests, special school activities, counseling, and Catholic Schools Office Assessment Fee. The student is responsible for any lost or damaged books.
TUITION SUBSIDY
Immaculate Conception Parish families may apply for subsidized lower tuition. Families will be required to follow the official subsidy card policy to qualify and receive the subsidy.
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Payment plans are available for tuition. There is also limited financial aid based on need available to families. Please contact the school office for more details.
A Parent's CommitmentThe following statements from the school’s handbook explain the commitment expected when you choose to enroll your child(ren) in Immaculate Conception School.
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