St. Mary School

St. Mary School, administered under the authority of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown complies with those constitutional and statutory provisions, as may be specifically applicable to Catholic schools, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, marital status, handicap or disability, national origin, or citizenship in the administration of the educational, personnel, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other school administered programs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Diocese of Youngstown, each parish, and each Catholic school expressly reserves any and all rights and protections afforded to them by the United States Constitution, the Constitution of the state of Ohio, and applicable law, including but not limited to, the free exercise of religion.

All schools of the Diocese admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Schools of the Diocese do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

This policy does not conflict with the priority given to Catholics for admission as students. This policy also does not preclude the ability of the school to undertake and/or enforce appropriate actions with respect to students who advocate on school property or at school functions any practices or doctrines that are inconsistent with the religious tenets of the Catholic faith.

Students who desire an educational experience founded on the Catholic philosophy of education and who fulfill the age, health, academic, and behavioral requirements are eligible for admission to the school. Non-Catholics will be considered for admission if space and financial considerations permit. Due to school financial limitations, the educational program may not fit the needs of all children. A child with special needs will be admitted when, with minor adjustments, a program can be provided. It is assumed that any family seeking admission to a school administered by the Diocese of Youngstown shares the philosophy of the school and agrees to support that philosophy and vision as well as all policies.