Admission to St. Mary's Catholic School
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Important Links
Middle School Orientation Information
6th Grade Orientation
7th Grade Orientation
8th Grade Orientation
Middle School Schedule
Middle School Reading List
School Supply List- PreK School Supply List 2018-2019
- Kindergarten Supply List 2018-2019
- 1st Grade School Supply List 2018-2019
- 2nd Grade School Supply List 2018-2019
- 3rd Grade Scool Supply List 2018-2019
- 4th Grade School Supply List 2018-2019
- 5th Grade School Supply List 2018-2019
- Middle School Supply List 2018-2019
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Tuition Payment
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Enrollment Process
- Step 1: Click Here to complete the online application Step 2: Click Here to create a FACTS account (this is where tuition will be paid). If you need tuition assistance, you may apply for it in your FACTS Account.
- Step 3: The admissions office will review your application and contact you to schedule a tour/interview. The application process also requires an interview with the Principal for entering grades 5-8. All new students in grades 5-8 will be placed on a probationary period for the first nine weeks.
- Step 4: When your child(ren) receive an acceptance email and instructions to complete the online enrollment forms. Once accepted, a registration fee of $375 is due.
Now Accepting International Students (I-20) -
St. Mary's Catholic School
Tuition and Fee Schedule
2019 - 2020Payment Plans Catholic
Families
Catholic11 months
July - May*10 months
August - MayPre-K full day $5,732.76 $521.16 $573.28 Pre-K half day $3,558.23 $323.48 $355.82 K-8 (1 child) $5,544.90 $504.08 $554.49 K-8 (2 children) $11,082.73 $1,007.54 $1,108.27 K-8 (3 children) $16,712.47 $1,519.32 $1,671.25 K-8 (4 children) $18.806.20 $1,692.73 $1,862.00 K-8 (5-children) $20,896.90 $1,880.91 $2,069.00 Payment Plans Non- Catholic
Families
Catholic11 months
July - May*10 months
August - MayPre-K full day $6,742.76 $612.98 $674.28 Pre-K half day $4,418.75 $401.70 $441.88 K-8 (1 child) $6,586.21 $598.75 $658.62 K-8 (2 children) $13,067.38 $1,187.94 $1,306.74 K-8 (3 children) $19,548.55 $1,777.14 $1,954.86 K-8 (4 children) $21,639.25 $2,356.75 $2,145.00 K-8 (5 children) $23,729.95 $2,135.91 $2,349.00 The well-trained staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School deals with students on a highly individualized basis. Certain needs, however, may require the professional attention of a kind other than what we are able to provide. The school reserves the right to refuse admission in cases of this nature, such as the following
:*Tuition for Pre-Kindergarten will be added to the tuition of the 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 child respectfully.
For the 11 month option, you must be registered by June 12.
Yearly Fees
New Student Application Fee $50.00 per student
Annual Registration Fee $375.00 per student
Annual Building Maintenance $200.00 per student
Annual FACTS Tuition Fee $45.00 per family
Parental Involvement Hours (25 hours yearly or) $250.00 per family
Additional fees for athletics, band, cafeteria, and extracurricular activities are billed separately.
Applicant age requirements by 1 September Pre-kindergarten (3) must be at least 3 years old Pre-kindergarten (4) must be at least 4 years old Kindergarten must be at least 5 years old First grade must be at least 6 years old SPECIAL NEEDS
The school may not accept children with behavioral problems.
The school may accept children with special physical or learning needs if the Principal – after consulting with the child, the guardians, and involved staff members – finds that those needs can be adequately met by staff.
Should behavioral, learning, or physical problems surface during the school year, a student’s status will be re-assessed. The Principal - again, after consulting with the child, the guardians, and involved staff members – will decide whether the school can offer the special programs needed to continue the proper development or the student or whether other arrangements should be made.NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICYSchools within the Diocese of Austin do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in: (i) the admission of students; (ii) the offerings of rights, privileges, programs, or activities generally made available to their students; or (iii) the administration of educational policies, admissions policies, loan programs, athletic programs, employment practices or policies, or other school-administered programs.
STANDARDIZED TESTINGTESTING
The Assessment of Catechesis for Religious Education (ACRE) is administered annually to students in grades 5, and 8. The assessment measures knowledge of the Catholic faith, liturgy, sacraments, scripture, Christology, church history, and prayer.ACCREDITATION
Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Austin are accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED) which is recognized by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).CURRICULUM
The curriculum in our school is designed to prepare students for college and beyond. Serving Pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, St. Mary's Catholic school provides a Christ-centered education in which Catholic identity permeates the entire curriculum. The curriculum encourages our students to reach their fullest capacity and teaches the whole child, spiritually, academically, physically and socially.
St. Mary's Catholic school is a faith community within an academic community, where the intensive collaboration among parents, students and staff results in a comprehensive learning environment that goes well beyond the 3 R’s. In addition to the basic skills in Language, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Religion, St. Mary's Catholic school incorporates other key disciplines into the curriculum. Service learning is core to our Faith and is integrated into our school through required community service projects and a minimum of community service hours. In addition to service learning, schools also offer:- Foreign language studies – Spanish
- Accelerated Reader
- Extracurricular Activities - Athletics, PSIA, NJHS, Student Council, Pro-Life, God-Squad, Church choir
- Elective Program that includes - Choir, Band, Yearbook, Guitar, Creative Writing, Drama, Bible Study, Math Lab, Study Hall, Book Club, and Robotics
- Technology learning through computer skills classes and other special programs that allow our schools to offer opportunities on the forefront of technology. Chromebook & iPad, updated computer lab
- Athletics including volleyball, basketball, football, golf, co-ed soccer, and track
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Contact Us
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Renee Moralesrmoralesstmarys-temple.orgDirector of Development/Admissions
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