Grades 1-8 Transfer Students

We are a parish school that is subsidized by St. Benedict Parish. St. Benedict School does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national and ethnic origin, age (in accordance with the law), and physical or learning disability (if, with reasonable effort on the part of the school, the disabled person could be accommodated). Our primary concern in the admission procedure is that St. Benedict School is able to meet the needs of the currently enrolled students. Students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) designed for special education support are closely reviewed before acceptance into St. Benedict School.

Transfer Students

All students considering transfer to St. Ben’s must first complete the transfer process.  This process involves:

  1. Private Tour or attendance of our Open House
  2. Shadow/Screening Day: All students must bring their most recent report card and their 504 or IEP, if applicable, on this day
  3. Student’s Records, Teacher feedback from the shadow day, and screening results will all be considered before acceptance.

Waitlists

All students must complete the Transfer Student process before being placed on a waitlist.  This will be handled as a first come, first serve process with priority being given to siblings of current students.

Age and Documentation

Age and Documentation Requirements

Children entering kindergarten are required to be five years of age by December 1 of the year in which they are enrolling.  Requirements for all children entering kindergarten at the time of registration include:

  • Birth Certificate
  • Immunization record 
  • Physical examination form
  • Registration fee 

BISON Scholarship Fund

The BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund is a privately funded partial tuition assistance program for low-income children living in the eight counties of Western New York: Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Wyoming and Orleans.  Families awarded a BISON scholarship can enroll their child in any Kindergarten through 8th grade private school of choice in the greater Buffalo area. Scholarships are awarded by annual lottery drawing and are not academic or race-based scholarships, but awarded solely based on need.

New Applicant Eligibility Forms are available at www.bisonfund.com.   If you have questions or need more information; contact the BISON Fund at 716-854-0869 ext. 1