Register For Kindergarten

Kindergarten registration for the next school year 2025-2026 is available now:

Children born in 2021 = JK/Year 1 Kindergarten

Children born in 2020 = SK/Year2 Kindergarten

Kindergarten registration for the current school year 2024-2025:
Children born in 2020 = JK/Year 1 Kindergarten
Children born in 2019 = SK/Year2 Kindergarten

Watch the video to experience Kindergarten at St. Clair Catholic

Find MY School

If you need support to find your school, please email admissions@st-clair.net.

DO I NEED TO BE Catholic?

If a parent/guardian or student is Catholic, OR, Religious affiliation is recognized in the SEE of Rome, listed here.  Then please proceed to "I'm Ready to Register".

Otherwise, you may still be considered for admission to a St. Clair Catholic School. We are currently accepting applications for the 2025/26 school year. Please complete the Other Faith Application form and email to admissions@sccdsb.net. Then proceed to "I'm Ready to Register". 

i'm ready to Register

In order to complete the registration form, you will need:
  -Student date of birth
  -Date of entry into Canada (if applicable)
  -Baptismal or sacrament information (if applicable)
  -Previous school contact information
  -Parent/guardian and emergency contact names and information

Option 1: Complete the Online Registration and the school will confirm receipt by contacting you.

Option 2:  Open the Registration Form to Adobe PDF. Download to a folder on your computer and SAVE. Complete the form, then email to admissions@st-clair.net.

Option 3: Contact your school to obtain a registration package.

For further support email admissions@st-clair.net or call 1-866-336-6139 and press 2.

NEXT STEPS

After completing registration, the school will contact you for the following documents:

Proof of Catholicity (e.g. Baptismal Certificate). (If student or parent/guardian are not Catholic, complete the Other Faith Application Form).

Proof of Home Address (e.g. Utility Statement, Purchase/Rental/Lease Agreement)

Student Birth Certificate or Proof of Name and Age (e.g. Passport, Certificate of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Resident Card)

Your School will provide you with other forms that are necessary to be completed.



KinderSTARt

KinderSTARt is our interactive Kindergarten experience created to welcome you and your child to St. Clair Catholic.


Families will have an opportunity to visit the school, meet staff and engage in a carousel of activities to support students'  positive transition to Kindergarten.


Ask questions and get to know your caring and faith-filled Catholic school community as you prepare for school.


Visit our KinderSTARt website to learn more and to sign up for an event at your local Catholic school.


You may also bring the documents listed above to your KinderSTARt event, to complete the registration process.


IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The Ministry of Education requires that every student have a complete and up-to-date immunization record on file with the local Health Unit in order to attend school. Contact Chatham-Kent Public Health or Lambton Public Health to ensure your immunization records are up-to-date.​​

SUPPORT CATHOLIC EDUCATION:

All Catholic property owners and tenants are encouraged to ensure that they are registered appropriately for the purposes of municipal elections and school board tax support.  This is also a requirement for admission to the St. Clair Catholic District School Board elementary schools.   Important information and forms to direct your school support can be found by clicking this link. 

CHILD CARE:

Visit CLASS Shared School Service for our child care partnerships in order to support students, families and communities by clicking this link.

Become Part of Our School Community

Once you are registered, we will continue to share information with you and keep you involved. Getting students comfortable with the school provides for a successful transition into Kindergarten.

Learning together today, transforming tomorrow