ADMISSIONS
Admissions at The Nativity School
Choosing the right school is an important decision, and at The Nativity School, we are here to guide you every step of the way. Serving students in Preschool through 8th grade, our admissions process is designed to be welcoming, informative, and thoughtful—helping your family determine if our faith-centered, academically rigorous environment is the right fit for your child.
Step 1
Begin the Admissions Process
Submit an Inquiry
The first step in applying to The Nativity School is to submit an inquiry. By doing so, our admissions team can connect with your family, share important information, and schedule a tour for you to come visit our beautiful campus.
By inquiring, you will:
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Receive admissions updates and key dates
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Learn more about our academic programs and student life
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Connect directly with our admissions team
Schedule a campus visit today!
Step 2
Experience Nativity with your Family
Tour The Nativity School Campus
We strongly encourage all prospective families to visit our beautiful campus and experience The Nativity School in action. During your visit, you can see classrooms, meet teachers and school leadership, learn more about our Catholic mission and academic approach and engage with our community.
During your visit, you will:
- Tour our campus
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Observe classrooms
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Meet teachers and school leadership
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Learn more about our Catholic mission and academic approach
Step 3
How to Apply to The Nativity School
Complete the Online Application
After touring the campus, families are asked to complete the online application. Our admissions team is available to assist you at every step to ensure a smooth and timely application process.
Knowing Students Beyond the Application
Step 4
Student Shadow Day and Assessment
Getting to Know Each Student
As part of the admissions process, students participate in shadow day where they participate with the class they would be joining and take a brief assessment.
These steps help us:
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Understand academic readiness
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Ensure appropriate placement
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Get to know each student as an individual learner
In addition, we value building a relationship with each family and learning more about your child beyond the application.
Admissions Decisions & Enrollment
Next Steps After Acceptance
Once all application materials are reviewed, families will receive an admissions decision. Accepted students will move forward with enrollment, which includes:
- Completing enrollment and tuition agreements
- Uploading required documents
- Creating a FACTS Family Portal
Rolling Admissions Based on Availability
The Nativity School offers rolling admissions, depending on space availability by grade level. We encourage families to begin the process early, as some grades may fill quickly.
Our Commitment to Inclusion and Non-Discrimination
The Catholic Schools in the Diocese of San Diego, mindful of their mission to be witnesses to the love of Christ for all, admit students of any race, color, and national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally afforded or made available to students at the schools.
The Catholic Schools in the Diocese of San Diego do not discriminate on the basis of race, color and national and/or ethnic origin, age, sex or disability in the administration of educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Likewise, the Catholic Schools in the Diocese of San Diego do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of sex, age, disability, race, color and national and/or ethnic origin.
Cathy Towner
Director of Early Education/Director of Admissions
Take the Next Step
We invite you to begin your journey with The Nativity School:
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Submit an inquiry
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Schedule a campus visit
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Complete your application
We look forward to welcoming your family to our community.