APPLICATION PROCESS:

GRADES: 3K - 5K (Early Childhood)

We recommend all interested families to join us on a tour of the school and/or attend our Annual Open House (1/31/27) before applying.

1. Submit an online application.*

2. Administration reviews application. We will release decisions following our Enrollment Guidelines (see below).

3. Family is notified of admission decision.

*Application will open Sunday, January 31st, 2027 following our Annual Open House. St. Monica School does not keep a waitlist prior to opening applications. Families are encouraged to submit an Interest Form to be added to our communication list.

GRADES: 1ST-8TH

We recommend all interested families to join us on a tour of the school before applying.

Step 1:

• Submit an online application form.*

• Academic Documents: Provide a copy of current report card, full transcript from prior school year, and most recent standardized test results. As applicable, submit academic support documents (IEP, 504, evaluations/assessments). Email documents to Director of Enrollment

• Confidential Academic Performance & Learner Behavior Questionnaire*

Step 2: Once all Step 1 documents have been submitted, administration reviews application materials.

Step 3: A student shadow day is scheduled, which includes a meeting between student and family with our Principal.

Step 4: Family is notified of admission decision.

*Application will open Sunday, January 31st, 2027 following our Annual Open House. St. Monica School does not keep a waitlist prior to opening applications. Families are encouraged to submit an Interest Form to be added to our communication list.

Updated: August 27, 2026

All new students seeking to transfer from another school during an academic year in progress are handled on a case by case basis.

Please contact our Director of Enrollment, Catherine Creighton, to discuss transfer possibilities.

Updated: June 2, 2025

Currently enrolled students do not resubmit an admission application for future school years. Annually, in January, current families receive information about how to re-enroll their child(ren) for the upcoming school year.

NOTE: Siblings of currently enrolled students have priority to enroll as a new student. There will be an opportunity for families to share if a sibling intends to enroll for the upcoming school year. To take advantage of this benefit, please be sure to share your intentions shortly after the invitation is sent out.

Updated: January 8, 2025

Following an offer of admission, the following steps are required to complete the enrollment process which secures registration for the upcoming school year:

1. Confirm or decline offer of admission with Director of Enrollment.

2. Grades 1st-8th only: Student meets with support staff for academic assessments (as requested by school).

3. ALL GRADES: complete enrollment/registration and financial management forms.

We do not require a deposit to secure enrollment.

Updated: August 27, 2026

Updated as of January 8, 2026

In January, current families will receive information about how to re-enroll their child(ren) for the upcoming school year.

Note: Siblings of currently enrolled students have priority to enroll. There will be an opportunity for families to share if a sibling intends to enroll for the upcoming school year. To take advantage of this benefit, please be sure to share your intentions shortly after the invitation is sent out.

The admission and enrollment process is as follows: 

Phase I: Re-enrollment & Sibling Registration for current school families (January)

Phase II: Online application opens for new families (Sunday January 31st, 2027, @ 1:00pm CST, after our Annual Open House). Applications are received, reviewed, and decisions are released starting in early February.

Phase III: Receive and review applications; release decisions on a rolling (or ongoing) as space permits.

Updated: August 27, 2026

Guidelines: 3K, 4K, and 5K

Age Eligibility:

• 3K is open to students three years of age on or before September 1st. 

• 4K is open to students four years of age on or before September 1st. 

• 5K is open to students five years of age on or before September 1st.

All students must be fully toilet trained by the first day of the school year.

Enrollment Priorities

The following enrollment priorities will be followed when offering admission and/or re-enrollment invitations:

1. Students who are currently enrolled in St. Monica School. 

2. Families who currently have a child or children enrolled in St. Monica School wishing to enroll a new child or children.

3. Applicant who has a parent(s) that is a registered member of St. Monica Parish at the time of application.

4. Applicant who has a parent(s) that is an alum of St. Monica School.

5. Applicant who has a parent(s) that is a registered member of another Catholic parish.

6. Applicant of another religious affiliation. 

7. All other children, on a first-come, first-served basis 

Note: Any special circumstance not addressed above will be dealt with on a case by case basis by the principal and/or pastor.

Updated: June 13, 2025

There is an administrative fee for each admission application.

A deposit is no longer required to confirm enrollment.

Updated: July 8, 2025

EARLY CHILDHOOD:

3K

• Half Day - 8:00-11:15 | 3 Days (T-W-Th) or 5 days a week (M-F)

• Full Day - 8:00-3:20 | 3 Days (T-W-Th) or 5 days a week (M-F)

4K

• Half Day - 8:00-11:15 | 5 days a week

• Full Day - 8:00-3:20 | 5 days a week

5K

• Full Day - 8:00-3:20 | 5 days a week

ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL

1st - 8th grade

• 8:00 am - 3:20 pm | 5 days a week

Milestones, Programs for Children, and St. Monica School have a wonderful partnership that continues to provide after school care for our students 3K through 6th grade. Click HERE for more information.

Availability of the after school program is based on demand and enrollment. Contact Milestones to register and inquire for more details.

Updated: April 16, 2025

St. Monica School, in complete accordance with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s policy on admission, respects the dignity of every child and the child’s right to an education. Therefore, neither race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, or disability will prevent a child from being accepted into St. Monica School. Children of other religions may be accepted unless attendance would cause conflict for the child because of the unique religious philosophy of the Catholic School.

St. Monica School strives to meet the learning and emotional needs of students. On occasion a student may require a level of support that is beyond what is offered at St. Monica. In these circumstances, the Principal/Assistant Principal, Academic Support Team, and Pastor will determine admittance.

All new students admitted to St. Monica School will be placed on probationary status for one full school year, from the time of admittance.  The school has the authority to determine continued enrollment based upon the student’s progress and needs.  The school administration and the classroom teacher(s) will discuss the student’s progress each trimester during the probationary period.  At any time thereafter, the school administration (principal/assistant principal/pastor) may determine, in its sole discretion, to place a student on an indefinite period of review based on the demonstrated academic or behavioral needs of such student. The School Administration shall notify, in writing, the parent(s) or guardian(s) of any student placed on review of such a decision.  During any period of review, the school administration shall determine whether or not St. Monica School can meet the needs of the student. If the school administration determines, in its sole discretion, that St. Monica School is not able to meet the needs of a student who is on review, then the school administration will inform the parent(s) or guardian(s) of such student that he/she will be unable to attend St. Monica School following the end of the then current school trimester or any subsequent period. The decision of the school administration shall be final.

Please visit our Tuition, Billing, & Financial Aid page.

Updated: October 15, 2025

Admission for the following school year will not be granted to students for whom tuition agreements have not been signed and 50% of tuition owed has not been paid by January 1st of the current school year.  Special circumstances must be approved by the principal and pastor.

Admission for the following school year will not be granted, or can be revoked, to students for whom payment of tuition or general fees has not been completed by the end of the current school year. 

This policy was approved by the St. Monica School Leadership Team in December 2022. This policy was approved by school and parish administration in December 2022.