Our Admissions

The St. Emydius Catholic School Community implements the philosophy of Catholic education as it dedicates itself to the mission of the development of the whole person: mind, body, soul, and spirit.​

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The faculty, staff, administration, pastor, parish, parents, and students constitute our community of faith through sharing their experiences of prayer, wisdom, and knowledge. Realizing that parents are the primary educators of their children and, in partnership with them, the faculty of St. Emydius Catholic School works to help the child build his/her character by being models of faith, setting high standards of excellence, and by utilizing the gifts bestowed by God.

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The faith community accepts the challenge to educate all students and families who desire a Catholic education.

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Serving the families of the city of Lynwood and surrounding cities since 1948, St. Emydius School is accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association, and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. We are a member of the National Catholic Educational Association. We adhere to the Los Angeles Archdiocese standards and the Common Core and California State standards.

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We welcome children of all faiths! Come and visit our campus to see why our school is the right choice for you and your children. St. Emydius Catholic School provides joyful learning that is: Guided by Faith, Nurtured with Love, and Inspired through Service.

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Admissions
The first criterion for admission into St. Emydius Catholic School is a desire by the students and parents to participate in achieving school goals with a priority on living Catholic values.

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Non-Discriminatory Race Policy

St. Emydius Catholic School, mindful of its mission to be a witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students regardless of race, color, national origin, and/or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

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St. Emydius Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, medical condition, sex, or national and/or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies and practices, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs, although certain athletic leagues and other programs may limit participation and some archdiocesan schools operate as single-sex schools.

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While St. Emydius Catholic School does not discriminate against students with special needs, a full range of services may not always be available to them. Decisions concerning the admission and continued enrollment of a student in the school are based upon the student's emotional, academic, and physical abilities and the resources available to the school in meeting the student's needs.
 

Title IX
St. Emydius Catholic School Adheres to the tenets of Title IX: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”

 

Non-Traditional Family
Divorced or separated parents (father & mother) must file a court-certified copy of the custody section of the divorce or separation decree with the principal. The school will not be held responsible for failing to honor arrangements that have not been made known in writing.

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For any additional enrollment information, call (310) 635-7184 or click here»