ADMISSIONS


STEP 1: LearN about SMS

Below are a variety of ways to learn more about St. Monica School. Our Director of Enrollment, Catherine Creighton, looks forward to connecting!

Step 2: APPLICATION

  • The 24/25 online application is now available for all grade levels.

    Prior to application, we recommend families join us on a tour of the school.

    GRADES: 3K - 5K

    1. Submit online application on TADS

    2. Administration reviews application

    3. Family is notified of admission decision

    GRADES: 1st-8th

    1. Submit online application on TADS and:

      1. Provide copy of current report card and standardized test results (email to: ccreighton@stmonica.school)

      2. Student’s current school completes QUESTIONNAIRE.

    2. Administration reviews application materials

      1. A meeting between student and family with our Principal, Assistant Principal, or Executive Director may be requested during this time.

    3. Family is notified of admission decision

    4. Optional Shadow Day (recommended)

    Updated: February 14, 2024

  • Updated as of March 25, 2024

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

    TRANSFER PROCESS

    Grades K3-K5: Current Academic Year Transfer Process

    All new students seeking to begin or transfer from another school during the current academic year will be handled on a case by case basis. The following steps must be completed before an admission decision is released:

    1. Tour & Meeting with School Leadership

    2. Complete the TADS online application

    3. Administration reviews application

    4. Family is notified of admission decision

    5. Enrollment: should student and family be offered admission:

      1. Determine an agreed upon start date

      2. Complete tuition management forms

    Grade 1st- 8th: Current Academic Year Transfer Process:

    All new students seeking to transfer from another school during the current academic year will be handled on a case by case basis.  The following steps must be completed before an admission decision is released:

    1. Tour & Meeting with School Leadership (both student & family)

    2. Complete online application on TADs and:

      1. Provide copy of current report card and standardized test results

      2. Student’s current school completes QUESTIONNAIRE

    3. Administration reviews application

    4. Family is notified of admission decision

    5. Enrollment: should student and family be offered admission and consider enrolling:

      1. Student Shadow Day (this may occur earlier in the process)

      2. Student Meets with SMS Support Staff for academic assessments

      3. Family is notified to determine agreed upon start date

      4. Complete tuition management forms

  • Updated as of January 17, 2024

    Currently enrolled students do not need to resubmit an admission application for future school years. In late 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. 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 priority, please be sure to share your intentions shortly after the invitation is sent out.

STEP 3: ENROLLMENT

  • 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 (we will have Spring and Summer sign up days). More information to come.

    3. ALL GRADES: complete tuition management forms via TADS (Agreement and Billing Set Up). Released late spring/early summer.

    We are no longer requiring a deposit.

    Updated as of February 12, 2024

  • Updated as of January 17, 2024

    In late 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 priority, please be sure to share your intentions shortly after the invitation is sent out.


ADMISSION GUIDELINES & FEES

  • The admission and enrollment process is as follows: 

    Phase I: Re-enrollment for current school families (late January)

    Phase II: Application review and initial decisions released for new families (mid-February)

    Phase III: Review and release decisions on a rolling (or ongoing) as space permits.

    Updated: February 19, 2024

  • Age Guidelines: 3K, 4K, and 5K

    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.


    Enrollment Priorities

    The following enrollment priorities will be followed:

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

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

    3. Children who have a parent(s) that is a registered member of St. Monica Parish.

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

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

    6. Children 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: January 25, 2024

  • There is an $8.00 TADS administrative fee for each admission application.

    A deposit is no longer required to confirm enrollment.

    Updated: February 12, 2024


FURTHER INFORMATION

  • EARLY CHILDHOOD:

    3K

    Half Day - 8:10-11:15 | 3 or 5 days a week

    Full Day - 8:10-3:15 | 3 or 5 days a week

    4K

    Half Day - 8:10-11:15 | 5 days a week

    Full Day - 8:10-3:15 | 5 days a week

    5K

    Full Day - 8:10-3:15 | 5 days a week

    1st - 8th grade

    8:10 am - 3:15 pm | 5 days a week

  • Milestones, Programs for Children, and St. Monica School have a wonderful partnership and we’re thrilled to announce that Milestones will continue to provide wrap-around care for our students 3K through 6th grade, 7:00AM - 6:00PM. Click HERE for more information.

    Before and/or after school program is based on enrollment. Contact Milestones to register and inquire for more details.

  • 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.

  • Tuition Rates:

    2023 - 2024 Tuition Rates

    2024 - 2025 Tuition Rates will be available in late Spring.

    Financial Aid Process Guidelines and Application:

    The financial aid application for the 24/25 school year will be available in the Spring. Further details will be available at that time. All financial information submitted is kept strictly confidential.

    Updated: January 25, 2024

  • 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.


Connect:

Catherine Creighton

Director of Advancement & Enrollment

ccreighton@stmonica.school 414-.420.6246