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Dear Parent/Family,

Thank you for your interest in enrolling your child in the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools for the 2016-17 school year! We are very excited about the quality and direction of our programs and look forward to having you join the MACS family. The MACS regional system is pleased to offer nine campus locations for students: Charlotte Catholic High School (9-12), Christ the King Catholic High School (9-12), Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School (6-8), St. Mark Catholic School (K-8), Our Lady of the Assumption (PK, K-8), St. Matthew Catholic School (TK, K-5), St. Gabriel Catholic School (K-5), St. Ann Catholic School (PK,TK, K-5),and St. Patrick Catholic School (K-5). You are always welcome to visit our schools for a tour. Please call the school directly to schedule a visit.

Included in this packet you will find information on our schools, admission guidelines and applications for admissions. Our admissions process is a sincere attempt to look at each child’s individual learning needs to determine if we have the most appropriate educational environment for him/her. Past school records and our testing procedures equip our admissions committee with information to best place each student. Please be sure to provide all requested documentation.

Every effort will be made to assign your student to your first choice school. In the event that the first choice school has no available seats in the grade applied for, applicants are assigned to the second choice school (or third choice if the second choice school is full). If no second or third choice schools are listed, your child will be placed on a waitlist for the applied grade at the first choice school. Waitlists follow the MACS Priority Placement and also take into consideration when the application was received. In order to qualify for Catholic priority admittance and participating parishioner tuition rates, you must be verified by your pastor as a participating member of the parish listed on your application. Families relocating to Charlotte should submit a letter from their out-of-town parish indicating their participation in that parish. A participating parishioner is one who is baptized Catholic, registered in the parish, attends every Sunday and Holy Day Mass and contributes time, talent and treasure for the support of the parish. Our Catholic schools work to create an environment in which the teachings of Jesus are promoted and proclaimed as the basis of the values they teach and uphold. At the heart of the curriculum is the study of the Catholic Faith. Religion classes are an important part of each student’s academic day. Catholic parents are required to enroll their children in their parish sacramental programs for Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Catholic school teachers will teach the academic remote preparation for the sacraments; however, the liturgical proximate preparation, parent meetings, and retreats are completed at the student’s family parish in which they are spiritually nurtured.

This packet contains all of the information needed to begin the application process. Please visit our website at www.macs-schools.com to find additional application information, plus MACS Tuition Assistance applications, information on the MACS Transportation system and After School Enrichment Programs.

If we can be of any assistance to you during the admissions process, please do not hesitate to call the MACS Admissions Office at (704)370-3273. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to having you as a member of the MACS family. Kindly, Shannon Fortin Director of Admissions [email protected]

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Admissions Guidelines 2016-2017 Kindergarten through Eighth Grade

Application Dates and Procedures All information for the application process will be available online at www.macs-schools.com in December 2015.

Applications for enrollment in the MACS system will be accepted beginning January 4, 2016 Early admissions January 4, 2016 through January 31, 2016 Spring admissions February 1, 2016 through February 29, 2016 General admissions March 1, 2016 - until all seats are occupied

Admissions invitations will be mailed according to the following schedule: Early admissions Mid March, 2016 Spring admissions Mid April, 2016 General admissions Three to four weeks following ABC testing

MACS Priority Placement Priority Placement is given to students according to the following classifications, per admission round:

Siblings of current MACS students who are participating Catholics (apply in December)

Students of current MACS teachers

Participating Catholics of a parish in Mecklenburg County and surrounding areas

Participating Catholics of a parish outside of Mecklenburg County and surrounding areas

Siblings of non-participating Catholics and non-Catholics currently attending a MACS school

Non-participating Catholics and non-Catholics

In all cases involving Catholic students, their pastor must certify (with his signature on the enclosed Parish Participation Voucher) that they are participating Catholics in order to have priority placement and be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate. In order to be eligible for the participating parishioner tuition rate, Catholic families transferring into the Charlotte area may provide a letter from the pastor at their current parish stating that they are participating parishioners.

Additional Considerations Kindergarten applicants for the 2016-17 school year must be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2016. No exemptions will be made within the Catholic Schools. The child’s age must be verified by a birth certificate.

Every effort will be made to assign your student to your first choice school. In the event that the first choice school has no available seats in the grade applied, applicants are assigned to the second choice school (or third choice if the second choice school is full). If no second or third choice schools are listed, your child will be placed on a waitlist at the first choice school. Waitlists follow the MACS Priority Placement and also take into consideration the date when the application was received.

School Health Services All students are required by NC General Statute 130A-154 to have appropriate required immunizations in order to attend school (all public and private schools). Students must provide proof of immunization and be in compliance with North Carolina immunization requirements prior to admission into the school. All new students must provide proof of physical examination (completed no more than 12 months prior to anticipated date of school entry). Parents are responsible for providing these records during the application process.

Placement Screening Entrance into a MACS school is subject to screening. Dates and times will be scheduled by our screening agency, ABC Educational Services, upon receipt of completed application. This process helps to determine the grade level where success will be assured. Parents will receive a copy of their child’s testing results with the admission invitation.

The following placement screening will be administered: Entering Kindergarten and Test of Early Reading Ability (TERA) Grade 1 Test of Early Mathematics Ability (TEMA) Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT) Speech and Language Evaluation

Entering Grades 2 through 8 Woodcock-Johnson Test of Achievement (WJA)

For more information and details about the testing process, please contact the Admissions Office or ABC Educational Services at www.abctutoring.com or 704.443.2990.

Fees 2016-17 There is a $100 non-refundable application fee (due with application) per student. Upon notification of acceptance, each new family is required to pay the Registration Fee ($125) as a non-refundable enrollment deposit within ten business days. Families starting after the start of the 2016-17 school year must pay these fees on or before the student’s first day of school.

Tuition Assistance Program For students in grades K-12, a tuition assistance plan exists for participating Catholic families with identified financial needs. The funds are reserved for tuition and capital fees only and do not include bus, activity or graduation fees. There is a separate application form which is available on the MACS website, at the MACS office and individual school offices. A student must be accepted and registered in order to receive tuition assistance results. Grants do not cover the entire tuition cost. Not all families who apply for tuition assistance qualify. Completed applications must be received by the deadline in order to be processed. Applications with missing information or IRS verification will not be considered until all information is provided.

First Round Deadline: March 1st – results are mailed to families in mid-to-late May

Second Round Deadline: May 1st – results are mailed to families about 8 weeks after this deadline ends (mid-to-late July)

After May 1st – results will be processed by PSAS on a monthly basis and the results will be sent to the families as soon as possible thereafter.

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Application for Admissions 2016-2017 School Year

Application for Grades 1 through 5

Applying to _________________________for ____ grade beginning _____________ 1st choice school month and year planning to enter

2nd choice__________________________ 3rd choice _________________________ Please complete this application and return it to the MACS office with the following:

$100 nonrefundable application fee to initiate admissions process, payable to MACS

Copy of student’s Baptismal Certificate and Birth Certificate

Proof of Physical Exam and Immunizations (Health Form enclosed)

Copy of current year report card and previous year final report card

Copy of current and previous year standardized test scores

Parish Participation Voucher (enclosed) *No admission decision can be made until ALL documents listed above have been received.

Student Information

Full Name ______ ___ Preferred Name _

Permanent Address ___ ___ ________

City State ____Zip ________

Home Telephone _ _Date of Birth ___ _______ Male Female

Has applicant ever attended a Mecklenburg Area Catholic School? yes no If yes, ____________________ year and school

Religion Roman Catholic Parish Registered In _______________ *If a Parish Participation Voucher is not

included with the application, status will City, State _ be non-participating until received

Other Name of Religion ________ How did you hear about MACS? ______________________________________________________________________

Parent Information With whom does the applicant reside? _____________________________________

Father's Name ___ ______________ ______________________________________ Title Last First M.I. Preferred Name

Occupation __ ____ _____Business Telephone __ _

Company Company Address _______ _

Cell Telephone ___________________________ Email Address_____________________________________________

Mother's Name ___ ______________ ______________________________________ Title Last First M.I. Preferred Name

Occupation __ ____ _____Business Telephone __ _

Company Company Address _______ _

Cell Telephone ___________________________ Email Address_____________________________________________

MACS USE ONLY Check #:______________

Amount:______________

Date:

For : App Fee 16-17

To be completed by Parent/Guardian

Siblings Names of other children currently enrolled in a MACS school.

Name School Grade

Name School Grade

School Information

Currently in grade_______ Present School Name_________________________________Telephone_______________

Name of Principal/Head of School___________________________City, State, Zip______________________________ Previous Schools Attended ___________________________________________________ Grade Completed________

_________________________________________________________________________ Grade completed_________

Grades repeated, if any_____________________________________________________________________________

Has the applicant ever received auxiliary services such as outside tutoring, psychological or educational testing, speech and/or language assistance, or professional counseling? yes no

If yes, explain and please provide copies of any testing results.

______________________________________________________________

Has the applicant been hospitalized for significant medical treatment? yes no

If yes, please describe. _

_

Has a physician ever prescribed any medication for attentional or emotional concerns, or is the applicant presently receiving such medication? yes no

If yes, list medication and possible side effects. ________

_

Is your student currently receiving additional services at school? (i.e. gifted program, speech, language, or learning support) yes no

If yes, list services. ________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

List any other health or learning considerations needed for this child. ________

_

If English is not the primary language spoken at home, what is? ____________ _

Student’s special interests, honors or activities___________________________________________________________

These statements are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if pertinent information is not included or falsified, that my student’s acceptance could be jeopardized or result in his/her removal from the school in the future. I enclosed a check for the application fee of $100 per student applying for admission to the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools.

Signature of Parent ____ __ _______________Date ________

MACS Office of Admissions Phone (704) 370-3273 Fax (704) 370-3292

Transcript Release Request

To Current Principal/Head of School: Please release records (including copies of complete transcript of grades, all standardized test scores and any other pertinent information) concerning this student. Please return completed form to: MACS Admissions Office 1123 South Church Street Charlotte, NC 28203 Our child has applied to the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools for admission to the _______ grade for the __________school year. Student’s Name:_______________________________________________________________________

Last First M.I.

Home Address:________________________________________________________________________ Street City State Zip

Home Phone:__________________________________________________________________________ School Name:_________________________________________________________________________

School Address:________________________________________________________________________ Street City State Zip

Current School Telephone: Current School Fax:________________________ I,_____________________________________________(parent or guardian), do hereby declare that I am legally responsible for the release of information concerning said student, and I do hereby request and authorize_______________________________________________School to give in writing to Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools copies of all records, including immunization records, pertaining to said student, upon receipt of this Release Request. Signed:________________________________________________________Date:__________________ Parent or Guardian

Parent/Guardian: Please complete, sign and return to your child’s current school

Diocese of Charlotte

Catholic Schools

School Health Services

School Year 2016-2017

All students are required by NC General Statute 130A-154 to have the following

immunizations in order to attend school (all public and private schools)

1. DTP/DTaP – 5 doses

Tdap - a booster dose is required for individuals who have not previously

received Tdap and who are entering the 7th grade or by 12 years of age,

whichever comes first.

2. Polio – 4 doses

3. Hib – 2 doses (cannot be administered after age 5)

4. Hepatitis B – 3 doses

5. Varicella – 2 doses

Documentation of disease must be from a physician, nurse practitioner,

or physician’s assistant verifying history of disease, approximate date or

age of infection and a healthcare provider signature.

6. Measles – 2 doses

7. Mumps – 2 doses

8. Rubella – 1 dose

10. Meningococcal conjugate Vaccine (MCV) – 2 doses

One dose is required for individuals entering the 7th grade or by 12

years of age, whichever comes first.

A booster dose is required by 17 years of age or by entering the 12th

grade.

11. Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) – 4 doses

No individuals 5 years of age or older is required to receive this

vaccine.

The above requirements are applied for certain age groups and whether or not

immunizations began as an infant. The school nurse reviews these requirements on an

individual basis as each student is enrolled.

Parents must provide the immunization certificate to school. The immunization

certificate may be copied. The original certificate should be retained by the family (and

updated as booster doses are received) throughout the child’s school career extending

through college.

Immunization Certificates presented to school must include:

1. Name of child, birth date, address and names of parent/guardian.

2. Full dates of each immunization dose (month, day, year)

3. Name and address of physician or clinic which administered the immunizations.

4. Certificates are to be signed or stamped by the physician or clinic.

Revised 10/14

To be completed by your child’s physician

STUDENT HEALTH RECORD

SCHOOL GRADE

NAM E(LAST) (FIRST) (MIDDLE) BIRTH DATE SEX

FATHER AND MOTHER (MAIDEN NAME) OR GUARDIAN

ADDRESS CITY/STATE ZIP

RECORD OF IMMUNIZATION (Enter date of EACH dose - Mo/Day/Year)

VACCINE #1 #2 #3 #4 #5

DTP/DTaP

Tdap

POLIO

Hib

MMR HEPATITIS B SERIES

MEASLES #1 #2 #3

MUMPS VARICELLA #1 #2

RUBELLA MCV #1 #2

PCV

STATE LAW REQUIRES MINIMUM DOSES FOR EACH VACCINE (SEE REVERSE)

NOTE: Exemptions from NC State Immunization Law require that a statement must be on file in student’s permanent record. Exemptions must meet

requirements of the law.

Medical_______ HEIGHT__________ WEIGHT__________ BP__________ LAB REPORT__________

VISUAL ACUITY (R)__________ (L)__________ W/O Glasses/Contacts HEARING Pass__________ Fail__________

PHYSICAL EXAM NORMAL ABNORMAL PHYSICIAN’S COMMENTS

NUTRITION

SKIN AND SCALP

ENT

TEETH

EYES

HEART

LUNGS

ABDOMEN

ORTHOPEDIC

NEURO

CHECK BOX PRESENT ABSENT PHYSICIAN’S COMMENTS

EMOTIONAL/MENTAL BEHAVIOR PROBLEM

PHYSICAL HANDICAP-LIMITS ACTIVITY

RESTRICTION NEEDED

ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION

OTHER HANDICAP/DISABILITY:

SEIZURES

ALLERGIES

ON MEDICATION (SPECIFY)

FOLLOW-UP RECOMMENDED

Cleared - I certify that I have examined the above named student and that such exam reveals no condition that would prevent this student from

participating in interscholastic sports or physical education classes.

Not cleared. If student not qualified, list reasons. _____________________________________________________

DATE of EXAM__________ PHYSICIAN’S SIGNATURE________________________________________________________

Physician’s Address

PARISH PARTICIPATION VOUCHER

Each family expecting to be classified as a participating parishioner of a Mecklenburg Area Catholic Parish is required to complete this form, have the form signed by their pastor and return it to the MACS Business Office. Without this form, signed by your pastor, your family will be classified as a non-participating parishioner and charged the corresponding rate.

Families who are relocating to the Charlotte area must submit a voucher signed by their current pastor in order to be eligible for the participating parishioner rate. The Catholic transfer status will be valid for a six-month period. After six months, a voucher from a Mecklenburg Area Catholic Parish will be required.

Each family expecting to participate in the parish subsidy program is required to be registered and participating in a Mecklenburg Area Catholic Parish. This matter is to be clarified for each student before formal enrollment in the school system. Your status as a participating parishioner will be verified annually.

FAMILY INFORMATION (Please print or type all information) Family Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Telephone Number: Previous Parish:

STUDENT INFORMATION Student Name:

Entering Grade: School:

Student Name:


Student Name:


I/We, the parents/guardians of the student(s) listed above understand: A. A registered member is one who is officially listed on the parish census. B. A participating member is one who is involved and intends continued involvement in every Sunday and Holy Day Mass and contributes time, talent and treasure for the support of the parish. Parent/Guardian Signature: ______________________________ Date: ______________ Parish: _______________________________________________ Envelope No._______

I certify, as pastor of the above designated parish, that the listed parent and student(s) are participating parishioners. Pastor Signature: Date:

REVISED 1-17-2012 PRSHVCH.DOC

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About Our Lady of the Assumption

Our Lady of the Assumption, founded in 1948 was the second Catholic school to open in Charlotte. On June 3, 1954 the building on Shenandoah Avenue was dedicated. In September 1992, the new school building located on Shamrock Drive, adjacent to Our Lady of the Assumption Church was dedicated. The school community strongly advocates a positive relationship between students, parents and teachers.

Areas of Study

All students receive core curriculum instruction in Religious Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and English/ Language Arts.

Expanded Programs with Special Instructors:

Art

Physical Education

Computer

Spanish

Middle School Electives

Providing Academically Appropriate Catholic Education (PACE) Special Needs Program

Gifted and Talented (L.E.A.P.)

Instrumental Music Program (nominal fee)

Learning Support Program (for students with academic needs)

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School Profile 2015-16 4225 Shamrock Drive Charlotte, NC 28215 (704) 531-0067 www.olainfo.com

Student Enrollment

Grades PK, K-8 Total: 153 Girls: 68 Boys: 85 Catholic: 140 Other Faiths: 13 Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1

Faculty

Principal Mrs. Allana Rae Ramkissoon 10 Full-time Teachers 2 Part-time Teachers 3 Teacher Assistants 1 Full-time Counselor 1 Full-Time Learning Support Teacher 1 Full-time LEAP Teacher 1 Full-time Librarian

Clubs and Activities

Chess Club Weekly Newsletter

Yearbook Club Let Me Run Music Club Math Club Lego Club

Mother/Daughter Book Club Lunch Bunch

Girl and Boy Scouts Sports Nut

Words on the Wall Where in the World?

Math Superstars Robotics Club Mad Science

Jaguar TV

Traditions Academic Games Athletics Program

Book Fair Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Catholic Schools Week Christmas Program Curriculum Night

Enrichment Activities Fall Festival

Field Day Hop-A-thon

Jump for Heart Kid’s Vote

Math Superstars Multicultural Festival

Science Fair Service Projects

Spelling Bee St. Jude Math-A-Thon Weekly School Mass

Yearbook

Special Awards and Honors

Presidential Physical Fitness Award Presidential Academic Award

Academic Games National Tournament Awards Blue Ribbon School 2006

Accreditation

OLA is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS-CASI): An Accreditation Division of AdvancED.

School Spirit & Athletics School colors at OLA are blue, yellow and maroon. Uniform specifics are available on the school website. School mascot is the Phoenix.

Parent Organizations

OLA Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)

School Year

The MACS elementary/middle school year is divided into two semesters of 18 weeks, each with 4 ½ week interim reporting periods and 9 week reporting periods.

A school day is from 7:45-2:45. Before school care is available (at no charge) beginning at 7:00 am (K-8 students) and 7:30 (PK).

An after-school enrichment program is offered from 2:45 - 6:00 pm on school days for an additional nominal fee.

Clubs and Activities Makerspace Library Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Altar Server Ministry Drama Club Flag Corps Guitar Club Book-It Make-a-Wish Walk Outdoor Classroom Production Crew Rosary Club Spanish Club Weekly Newsletter Yearbook Committee

For Further Information, please contact: Allana-Rae Ramkissoon, Principal or Shannon Fortin, Director of Admissions 704 531-0067 704 370-3273

St. Ann Catholic School Profile 2015-2016 │ 600 Hillside Avenue Charlotte, NC 28209 │ (704) 525-4938 │ www.stannscatholicschool.com │

Student Enrollment

Grades: PK, TK and K-5 Total: 184

Girls: 86 Boys: 104 Catholic: 162

Other Faiths: 28 Student: Teacher Ratio: 12:1

Areas of Study

Faculty All student receive instruction in Religious

Education, Mathematics, Science, Social 11 Full-time Teachers Studies, English/Language Arts and Physical Education 5 Part-time Teachers Expanded Programs with Specialist Instructors 9 Teachers Assistants Computer 1 Full-time Counselor Art & Music 1 Full-time Learning Support Modified Academic Program (MAP) 1 Part-time Science Lab Spanish 1 Part-time Enrichment Specialist Guidance Classes 2 Modified Academic Program Teachers Learning Support Program for students with

academic needs Parent Organizations

Enrichment Program Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Instrumental Music Program for 4th & 5th grades Grade Parent Organization (nominal fee) MACS Education Foundation MACS School Board

St. Ann Catholic School was founded in 1955

and staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph and lay

teachers. In 1993, a new gymnasium,

cafeteria, and 2 playgrounds were added; in

2007 a Language Learning Stimulation

Program (now the Modified Academic

Program) was added for students with special

needs; and in 2010 a full-time 4-year old Pre-

Kindergarten program was added. Students

have access to weekly science lab to enhance

the science curriculum as well as enrichment

lab to develop higher order thinking skills.

Read Naturally and AIMS Web are computer

based programs used by teachers to identify

and assist students with reading difficulties. In

addition to these programs, teachers have

access to a Curriculum Accommodation Tool

station to assist students with their learning.

Each classroom is equipped with computers,

Smartboards and document cameras to bring

technology into the everyday learning

environment.

Mission

The mission of St. Ann Catholic School is to

provide quality learning experiences grounded

in our Catholic faith and recognizing each

student’s unique gifts. We are committed to

the spiritual, academic, social, physical, and

creative development of our students and to

working with parents and the community to

accomplish our goals. As a community we

seek to teach as Jesus did.

School Year

The MACS elementary school

year is divided into two

semesters of 18 weeks, each

with 4 ½ week interim

reporting periods, and 9

week reporting periods.

A school day is from 7:50am

until 2:40pm. Before school

care is available (at no

charge) beginning at 7:10am

daily and an after-school

homework session is

available daily from 2:50 until

3:30 for grades 1-5.

An after-school enrichment

program is offered from 2:40-

6:00pm on school days for an

additional fee.

Accreditation

St. Ann Catholic School is fully accredited

by the Southern Association of Colleges

and Schools- Council on Accreditation

and School Improvement (SACS-CASI)

and Accreditation Division of AdvancED.

For Further Information

Principal Mrs. Kathy McKinney 704.525.4938 www.stanncatholicschool.com MACS Director of Admissions Shannon Fortin 704.370.3273 [email protected]

Clubs & Activities

Choir Band Program Service and Outreach Programs Girls on the Run Chess Club

School Traditions

Living Stations of the Cross Musicals Mass and Prayer Services Living Rosary Book Fairs Spelling Bee May Crowning Tailgating at CCHS Catholic Schools Week Field Day Muffins for Mom Donuts for Dad

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About St. Gabriel School

St. Gabriel Catholic School opened in 1958 with a kindergarten class held in the church sacristy. The St. Gabriel Parish Center, which houses grades K through 5th was dedicated on December 8, 1992. The beautiful new facility also contains a media center, gym, cafeteria, teacher resource center and labs for computer and art.

Areas of Study

All students receive daily instruction in Religious Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, English/ Language Arts and Physical Education.

In addition, the following expanded programs with Specialist Instructors are offered:

Computer Art Music Spanish Learning Support Program (for students with academic needs)

Instrumental Music Program (nominal fee) STEM

St. Gabriel Catholic School Profile 2015-2016 3028 Providence Road Charlotte, NC 28211 (704) 366-2409 www.stgabrielcatholicschool.org

Student Enrollment

Grades K-5 Total: 550 Girls: 276 Boys: 274 Catholic: 514 Other Faiths: 36 Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1

Faculty

Principal Mrs. Sharon Broxterman Assistant Principal Mrs. Michele Snoke 30 Full-time Teachers 19 Teacher Assistants 1 Full-time Counselor 2 Part-time Counselors 1 Full-time LEAP Teacher 2 Full-time Learning Support Teachers 1 Part- time Learning Support Teacher 2 Full-time Nurses

Clubs & Activities Student Council

Safety Patrol Chess Club

Weekly Newsletter Yearbook Club

Let Me Run/Girls on the Run Music Club Math Club

Mother/Daughter Book Club Lunch Bunch / Snack Chat

Girl and Boy Scouts Sports Nut

Junior Disciples Junior Achievement

Mad Science Jaguar TV

Military Support Prayer Partners

Origami Club

Traditions Spirit Day Spelling Bee Muffins for Mom Donuts for Dad Field Day Geography Bee International Fair St. Patrick Day Parade Family Bingo Checkers Game PTO Auction Father-Daughter Dance American Math Challenge Grandparents’ Day (2nd grade) Talent Show 5th grade Bridging Living Stations of the Cross Christmas Prayer Service Tailgate Party at CCHS Lenten Retreat (5th grade) Living Rosary Book Fair May Crowning St. Nicholas and St. Gabriel Days Crop Walk Catherine’s House Christmas Thanksgiving Thursday Science Fair

Accreditation

St. Gabriel Catholic School is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS-CASI): An Accreditation Division of AdvancED.

School Spirit & Athletics

School colors at St. Gabriel are blue and gold. Uniform specifics are available on the school website. School mascot is the Jaguar.

Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball Grades 3-5 Girls’ and Boys’ Soccer Grades K-5 Cheerleading Grades 4-5


Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) Athletic Association

Informational Parent Coffee Praying Mothers

Faith Advisory Committee

School Year

The MACS elementary school year is divided into two semesters of 18 weeks, each with 4 ½ week interim reporting periods and 9 week reporting periods. A school day is from 7:50-2:40. Before school care is available (at no charge) beginning at 7:00 am daily. An after-school enrichment program is offered from 2:40 - 6:00 pm on school days for an additional fee. After-school care is available from dismissal - 6:00 pm on early dismissal days.


About St. Mark School

St. Mark Catholic School led the way in expansion for the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools into North Mecklenburg County when it opened in August 2003. The campus serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade. This beautiful facility contains a chapel, media center, gymnasium, cafeteria, and labs for computers, science, music and art classes.

Areas of Study



Computer Art Music Instrumental Music Program (nominal fee) Geography Dance 4th-8th Grade Band Spanish Studies French Studies Broadcast Journalism Counseling Speech Library Learning Support Program (for students with

identified needs) LEAP-Learning Enrichment Healthful Living

St. Mark Catholic School Profile 2015-16 14750 Stumptown Road Huntersville, NC 28078 (704) 766-5000 www.stmarkcatholicschool.net

Student Enrollment

Grades K-8 Total: 751 Girls: 348 Boys: 403 Catholic: 724 Other Faiths: 16 Student:Teacher Ratio: 15: 1

Faculty

Principal Mrs. Debbie Butler Assistant Principal –Phil Harrington 40 Full-time Teachers 10 Part-time Teachers 11 Teacher Assistants 2.5 Counselors 2.5 Learning Support Teachers 1 Learning Enrichment Teacher 1 School Nurse


Art Club Student Council

Yearbook Math Club

Math Counts Honors Chorus

Junior Achievement Accelerated Reader

Math Superstars Minecraft

DARE Chess Club

Scouts-Boys/Girls Kids in Touch Safety Patrol

Lego Club Computer Club

Science Olympiad Altar Servers

Traditions

Spelling Bee Geography Bee Back to School Party Book Fair Living Stations of the Cross Prayer Partners Bingo May Crowning Diabetes Walk Catholic Schools Week Family Fitness Night Carols in the Courtyard Living Rosary Talent Show End of Year Carnival Musical Production

School Year

The MACS elementary school year is divided into two semesters of 18 weeks, each with 4 ½ week interim reporting periods and 9 week reporting periods.

A school day is from 8:00-2:45. Before school care is available (at no charge) beginning at 7:00 am daily.

An after-school enrichment program is offered from 2:45 - 6:00 pm on school days for an additional fee. After-school care is available from dismissal - 6:00 pm on early dismissal days.

Accreditation

St. Mark Catholic School is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS-CASI): An Accreditation Division of AdvancED.


School colors at St. Mark are blue and gold. Uniform specifics are available on the school website. School mascot is the Lions.

Baseball: Boys, Grades 6-8 Basketball: Girls and Boys, Grades K-8 Cheerleading: Girls, Grades 6-8 Cross Country: Girls and Boys, Grades 6-8 Football: Boys, Grades 7-8 Flag Football: Grades K-5 Golf: Girls and Boys, Grades 6-8 Lacrosse: Boys, Grades 6-8 Soccer: Girls and Boys, Grades K-8 Softball: Girls, Grades 6-8 Tennis: Girls and Boys, Grades 6-8 Volleyball: Girls, Grades 6-8


About St. Matthew School

St. Matthew Catholic School opened in 1992 as All Saints Catholic School. The change in name reflects its relocation to the new building on Saint Matthew Parish property. St. Matthew has one of the largest Catholic School enrollments in the state, a quality staff of over 60 employees and very active parent organizations. The school community strongly advocates a positive relationship between students, parents and teachers.

Areas of Study



Computer Art Music Spanish Learning Support Program (for students with identified academic needs) Instrumental Music Program (nominal fee) Gifted and Talented Program (L.E.A.P)

St. Matthew Catholic School Profile 2015-16 11525 Elm Lane Charlotte, NC 28277 (704) 544-2070 www.st-matts.com

Student Enrollment

Grades: TK - 5 Total: 579 Girls: 304 Boys: 275 Catholic: 558 Other Faiths: 21 Student: Teacher Ratio: 17: 1 Total: 579 Girls: 304 Boys: 275 Catholic: 558 Other Faiths: 21

Faculty

Principal Mr. Kevin O’Herron Assistant Principal Mrs. Suzanne Beasley 33 Full-time Teachers 22 Teacher Assistants 3 Part-time Counselors 2 Full-time Learning Support Teachers 1 Full-time Enrichment Teacher 1 Part-time IT Support 1 Full-time Nurse


Student Council Junior Achievement

Safety Patrol D.A.R.E.

Science Club Chess Club

Choir School Newspaper

Sports Nut Girls on the Run

Let Me Run Lego Club

Mad Science Rugby Club

Odyssey of the Mind

Traditions

Mass and Prayer Services Catholic Schools Week Academic Fair Spelling Bee Book Fair Saint Matthew Saturday Night Cultural Diversity Celebrations Parent Education Day Balloon Derby Math Superstars Muffins for Mom Donuts for Day Father/Daughter Dance Mother/Son Outing May Crowning Field Day Movie Night Bingo Night

School Year


A school day is from 7:45-2:45. Before school care is available (at no charge) beginning at 7:00 am.

An after-school enrichment program is offered from 2:40 - 6:00 pm on school days for an additional fee. After-school care is available from dismissal - 6:00 pm on early dismissal days.


Mission Statement Award Presidential Physical Fitness Award CSS Award for Operation Rice Bowl DUKE TIP Program Presidential Award for Educational Excellence

Accreditation

St. Matthew Catholic School is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS-CASI): An Accreditation Division of AdvancED.


School colors at St. Matthew are red, black and white. Uniform specifics are available on the school website. School mascot is the Wildcat.

Girls’ & Boys’ Basketball Grades 3-5 Cheerleading Grades 3-5


Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) Dad’s Club Moms Offering Prayer (MOP) Rosary Club


St. Patrick Catholic School Profile 2015-16 1125 Buchanan Street Charlotte, NC 28203 (704) 333-3174 www.saintpatrickschool.org

About St. Patrick’s School

St. Patrick Catholic School was built in 1930 as the O’Donoghue School and is the oldest Catholic School operating in the Charlotte area. St. Patrick’s offers a strong Catholic based education with an excellent academic program for kindergarten through fifth grade. The school community strongly advocates a positive relationship between students, parents and teachers.

Student Enrollment

Grades K-5 Total: 261 Girls: 124 Boys: 136 Catholic: 236 Other Faiths: 31 Student: Teacher Ratio: 13: 1

Faculty

Principal Mrs. Debbie Mixer Assistant Principal Mrs. Kelly Parks 16 Full-Time Teachers 7 Part-Time Teachers 13 Teacher Assistants 1.5 Counselors 1.5 Learning Support Teachers

Clubs and Activities Student Council

Safety Patrol Junior Achievement

Book Club Band

Song Leaders Choir

Engineering Club Chess Club Liturgy Club

Girls on the Run Boys Running Club

Young Writer’s Academy Service Club

Mandarin Club French Club Spanish Club

Areas of Study


In addition, the following expanded programs with Specialist Instructors are offered: Computer Lab, Art and Music, Spanish, Media, 4th and 5th grade band, Counseling Program, Learning Support Program for students with identified needs, Gifted and Talented Program (L.E.A.P.), Down Syndrome Program (Kindergarten and 1st, 2nd , and 3rd grades).

Traditions

Spirit Day / Spelling Bee Book Fair / Field Day

St. Nicholas Day Catholic Schools Week Shamrock Tournament

Fall Festival / Christmas Program Saint Patrick Day Parade

Cornhole Night / Parent Party Mother & Son Outing / Family BINGO Night / May Crowning

Tailgating Night @CCHS

School Year


A school day is from 7:50-2:45. Before school care is available (at no charge) beginning at 7:00am daily.

An after-school enrichment program (ASEP) is offered until 6:00pm on school days for a nominal fee.


Presidential Physical Fitness Award Presidential Academic Award (5th) Megan Healy Scholarship Pat Mosca Scholarship Citizenship Light of Christ (5th) Saul to Paul (5th)

Accreditation St. Patrick Catholic School is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS-CASI): An Accreditation Division of AdvancED.

School Spirit

School Colors at St. Patrick are green and white. Uniform specifics are available on the school website. School mascot is the leprechaun.

Athletics Girls and Boys Basketball grades 3,4,5

Soccer: boys/fall, girls/spring grades K-5

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