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Welcome to Saint James Catholic School!
Saint James Catholic School is currently in its 153rd consecutive year of providing a Catholic education in the heartland of Kentucky. SJS serves students from pre-k through 8th grade. We are proud of this tradition and welcome you and your family to be a part of our school and parish family. We look forward to meeting you!
Admission Process
All preschool through 8th grade students requesting admission into Saint James Catholic School must follow the three-step process below.
- Submit an online application
- Schedule an assessment
- Meeting with the Principal
A non-refundable fee of $50 for preschool and K – 8th must be submitted with each application.
We encourage families to Apply Online as it simplifies submission and allows parents to track the status of their child’s application. To begin the online application process, Create an Account. Upon account creation, you will receive an email containing a verification link. Once your email address has been verified, log in to your account and create a New Student Application for your child. You can then log in and out of your account and access your open application.
Upon submission of an application, the SJS admission team will reach out to schedule an assessment. The meeting with the Principal will take place once the assessment is completed.
After applying, you can track your admissions status at the school by logging in to your account. In addition, you can print the completed application, monitor when the school receives any applicable supplemental forms, and, if necessary, reprint the forms.
We appreciate your interest and hope to assist you however we can. For information about K-8, please contact Jennifer Moran, 270-765-7011 ext. 119 or jmoran@stjames-etown.org. For information about Preschool, please contact Brandi Newman, 270-765-7011 ext. 134 or bnewman@sjschoolonline.org.
Saint James Catholic School admits 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 the school. SJS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Tuition
Tuition Rates
Tuition Assistance
Saint James Catholic School works in partnership with the Catholic Education Foundation and the Archdiocese of Louisville to provide tuition assistance for families who desire a Catholic education for their child and cannot afford the full cost of providing the education at the elementary school level. Visit the Catholic Education Foundation website for more information about the funds provided, application deadlines and to access the tuition assistance application.
Scholarships
Amy Alicna Scholarship Fund
Established in 2019 by Brian and Lindsey Alicna, this fund is meant to honor the memory of former Saint James Catholic School 6th grader Amy Alicna. The fund was created to support a Saint James Catholic School student who is also a registered parishioner at Saint James Catholic Church. The scholarship will be provided to the student based solely on financial need and may provide up to the full tuition amount each year. In order to apply for this scholarship, interested parties must complete the annual financial assistance application through the Catholic Education Foundation. All financial requests will be considered for this scholarship and awarded annually based on financial need.
Angela Kirchner Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2022 by Patty and Paul Kirchner, this fund honors the memory of their daughter Angela who attended Catholic school during her middle school years. The fund was created to support a Saint James Catholic School student who will be attending sixth grade.The scholarship is provided to a student who is a role model for community service within their church and community and exhibits financial need and a desire to achieve their educational goals.To apply for this scholarship, interested parties must complete the annual financial application through the Catholic Education Foundation. All financial requests will be considered for this scholarship and awarded annually based on financial need and community service.
If you have any questions about tuition assistance or scholarships, please contact Jennifer Moran
via email or you may call 270-765-7011 ext. 110.
After School Care
SJS offers After School Care for students five days a week until 5:30 p.m. Students who attend After School Care report to the cafeteria at the end of the school day, where students will enjoy a healthy after-school snack. Students will then be released to classrooms where they can complete homework and play until parents arrive and check them out.
If you have questions regarding After School Care, contact Brandi Newman via email or phone at 270-765-7011 ext. 134.
Rates
| Annual | Monthly | |
| First Child | $2,000 | $200 |
| Two Children | $3,500 | $350 |
| Three Children | $4,500 | $450 |
There is a drop-in daily rate of $15 per day per child. Drop-ins must be scheduled in advance with the director Brandi Newman.
Community Resources
The Elizabethtown and Hardin County community is a vibrant area positioned in the heartland of Kentucky. The area provides a variety of industries and manufacturing and caters to the military community with its proximity to Fort Knox. The population of Hardin County is 108,000, with 30,000 of those situated in the Elizabethtown city limits. Many attractions are in the area or within a short distance, including historic locations, Elizabethtown Sports Park, recreational venues, restaurants, etc.
