Why Choose St. Catherine
Catholic School?
Since 2008, St. Catherine Catholic School has welcomed families of all faiths and backgrounds interested in providing a high-quality faith-based educational environment for their children.
From its humble beginning in “the white house,” on the corner of Poinsettia Avenue and Hickory Street, to its 3.25-acre main campus and 1+ acre secondary campus, St. Catherine Catholic School and Preschool continues its mission of providing a Christ-centered education with a strong Catholic foundation where children can strengthen their relationship with God and prepare for life’s challenges and their service to others. With the support of the 4 parishes served by St. Catherine School and the Diocese of Venice, the school continues to provide a safe and nurturing environment where students can develop their God-given gifts and talents through academics and afterschool clubs such as STREAM Club (science, technology, religion, engineering, art, and math), Math Club, Chess Club, Rosary Club, Book Club, Yearbook, a traveling Robotics Team, and more.
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Strong Family Environment
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Positive, Supportive Learning Environment
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STREAM Integrated Curriculum
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Faith, Values, and Service
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Music, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, and Technology Training
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1:1 iPads For K-8
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Caring, Dedicated State Certified Teachers
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Honors and Resource Programs
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Accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference and The National Council for Private School Accreditation
From a Student’s Perspective
As a teenager going to Catholic school might not sound important. In today’s society, it's very beneficial. If an adult’s faith is weak then it is more likely for that person to practice another religion or not even believe in any faith but if someone grows up going to a Catholic school, it is more likely for them to have a strong Catholic faith and practice it. Going to a Catholic school not just teaches you about Catholicism, but you get to practice it. Practicing your faith is an important fundamental of belief. Being a teenager and going to a school with more teenagers is not easy. Catholic school teaches teenagers right and wrong. Teenagers can get a lot of crazy ideas, but if they were taught between right and wrong, they would know if they should do the crazy idea or not. Catholic education integrates faith into every lesson. Why is this important? In today’s society, religion can be a sensitive topic for many people. So, you do so many things not knowing the religious meaning behind it. When a Catholic school integrates Catholicism into lessons, then the student will know that God is everywhere, and the importance of being thankful for everything that God gives us. If a teenager is taught to be thankful for things, it makes a healthier society and world, which pleased God. Nowadays people tend to forget about being thankful.
-2022 Graduate
Important Information:
Dates & Deadlines
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November 1st - December 31– Re-enrollment will be open for current families.
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January 1 - March 31 – New students’ early enrollment applications will be open.
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August 1st is the deadline to complete the enrollment packets for everyone.
Medication & Immunization
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The State of Florida, and Florida Administrative Code Rules, require all students entering and attending school to be immunized. All student’s immunization records must meet state requirements for them to attend St. Catherine Catholic School does not honor religious exemptions.
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Students may not keep medications of any kind (including cough drops) in their backpacks. Parents may give their children medication at school as needed. If it is necessary for your child to take medication at school on a regular basis the office will need:
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An original prescription bottle /container dated within 10 days. The pharmacist will split the dose into two containers (one for school, one for home) if you ask.
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For over-the-counter medications, or medications prescribed over 10 days prior, a physician’s authorization form is required (see below),
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A parent must sign the medication into the clinic. Please do not send them with your child.
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Online Inquiry
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Request More Information
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Our Admission team will be in touch to schedule a tour.
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Attend the tour with your family.
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Schedule a Shadow Day
*Admission office will call family to answer all the questions and to follow with the next step (tour or shadow day).
Online Application
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Create an Account
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Log in to your account and create a new student application.
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Submit the required documents:
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Birth Certificate
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Baptismal Certificate (if applicable)
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Last report card from previous school (1st – 8th grade)
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Any academic or psychological evaluations (IEP / 504 Plan, etc.)
*After the admission office reviews your application, we will send you an email with a link to continue with the enrollment packet.
Online Enrollment
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Complete the Enrollment Application
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Submit the required documents:
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Health exam Form DH #3040 (Pre– K – 8th grade)
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Immunization Record Form DH #680 (Pre-K – 8th grade)
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Medical procedure and medication permission (K – 8th grade) (if applicable)
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Parent/Guardian consent to release minor to third party (K – 8th grade) (if applicable)
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Emergency contact supporting documents.
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Court/Custody documents.
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Pay the registration fee.
*Only after acceptance should the family purchase the school uniforms.
*After the admission office reviews your enrollment packet and all the documents that are needed, we will send you an email to let you know that your child has been accepted to our school.
Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4
Families need to apply for Pre-K 4 at www.familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com or call the office for more information at 863-314-9213 Sebring office.
Children must be three years old by September 1st to enter Pre-K 3, or four years old by September 1st for Pre-K4 in order to be admitted to the program. Children must be fully potty trained (no diapers or pull ups) and without a pacifier or bottle. School entry health exam and immunization records are required.
Returning Families
*An email will be sent to parents the first week of November.
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Sign into Family Portal to Access Enrollment Packet
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Please go to FACTS Family Portal: https://stcs-fl.client.renweb.com/pwr
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Type in your username and password. If you have forgotten your username or password, please click on the link provided.
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Go to the left-side Navigation Menu
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Click on Apply/Enroll
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Click on Enrollment/Reenrollment
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition Information
Review the tuition and fees for the year 2026-2027 below.
The Actual Cost of Education at St. Catherine Catholic School
The cost of educating the average student at St. Catherine Catholic School is $12,531.00 annually. The tuition that each family pays does not cover this actual cost. To assist families with tuition, we rely on donations made to our Guardian Angel Fund, SCCS Annual Fund, PTO Fundraisers, and proceeds from our Gala. The most important source of support comes from State Scholarships, parish support, and private foundations.
Scholarships
Step-Up for Students Scholarship (FTC / FES-EO / FES-UA) Kindergarten – 8th grade always checks their website at www.stepupforstudents.org or 1-877-735-7837 * Step-Up will send an email to parents when it is time to apply again. New families need to register as a “New Family” and returning families as “Returning Families”. These links are ONLY available when the scholarship has been opened for the new school year.
Informacion en Español:
Visite este link www.stepupforstudents.org/es/ para mas informacion acerca de las becas para niños escolares en el estado de la Florida.
For more information, please contact Ms. Margarita at 863-385-7300
Financial Aid
St. Catherine Catholic School family’s Pre-k – 8th grade should apply for Financial Aid through the FACTS Grant & Aid application www.factsmgt.com/aid or 1-866-441-4637. The application opens in February 1st and closes in August 1st. The amount rewarded is determined by the recommendations of FACTS and the total funding available to the school in each academic year.
DIOCESE OF VENICE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ADMISSIONS POLICY
The goal of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Venice is the sanctification of souls through the rigorous academic, spiritual, and moral formation of students in the Catholic faith and its teachings. Catholic school students are taught to strive for high academic achievement, to love and worship God, and to live the Gospel message.
Our Catholic schools welcome and do not discriminate against or exclude any categories of students who sincerely seek an integral1 Catholic education and who meet the admission requirements listed below. Every Catholic child has a right to religious instruction and formation in the Catholic faith; therefore, preference is given to Catholic students.
All parents and guardians must also be aware of their obligation, as primary educators of their children, to model Christ and Church teachings. All parents and guardians of students in Catholic schools must accept and understand that all teachings of the Catholic Church are an essential and required part of the curriculum. They must be aware that their own conduct can affect whether a student is admitted or remains enrolled at the school.
Our Catholic schools strongly support the parish concept and the importance of a family's commitment to its parish. Our schools also keep an active, open, and ongoing relationship with area parishes to foster and nurture the identity of the Catholic parish. The Diocese very much encourages parents to continue to support their respective parish.
The school reserves the right to dismiss any student, or to deny reenrollment to any student, who, in the judgment of the principal, and in consultation with the pastor and superintendent, is not making satisfactory progress, has engaged in conduct detrimental to the school, or whose parent/s has (have) engaged in conduct detrimental to the school.
Students are selected for enrollment based on the following priorities:
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Current students in good standing.
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Siblings of currently enrolled students in good standing.
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Families who are registered, supporting, and active parishioners of the school’s parishes.
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When the applicants are equal, the following will be taken into consideration:
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Longevity at the parish.
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Children/siblings of alumni at the school.
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Grandchildren of long-time parishioners.
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Results of any interviews deemed necessary by the principal.
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Families who are registered and are active parishioners of neighboring Catholic parishes.
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Children of Diocese of Venice employees.
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Students transferring from another Catholic School.
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Non-Catholic students.
A. Parents (Guardians) and students must subscribe to the school’s educational philosophy and agree to abide by its educational policies and regulations.
B. All Catholic and non-Catholic students must attend religious classes and activities (to the extent allowable for non-Catholics) conducted by the school.
C. Admitted students should have a reasonable hope of successfully completing the school's program of integral Christian formation. In doubtful cases, students may be admitted on a probationary basis with dates and criteria of evaluation clearly established in writing before admission.
D. Students shall not be denied admission to a diocesan school because of a disability (intellectual, emotional, or physical) unless this disability seriously impairs the student's ability to complete the school's academic program successfully, or unless the school cannot provide sufficient care or make reasonable accommodation for the disabled child.
E. A birth certificate as proof of age must be presented to the school before admission. A baptismal certificate is required for all baptized Catholic students. The information on birth and baptism shall be entered on the permanent office record in the proper place, but only when verified by the official document.
F. A child entering kindergarten must be five years old on or before September 1. No exception is to be made to this regulation. A student entering the first grade must be six years old on or before September 1. Exceptions to the first-grade age limit may be made at the discretion of the principal when students are transferring from another school and have successfully completed a kindergarten program.
G. Each Catholic School retains the right to set local admissions standards, policies and procedures in addition to those specified by the diocese. The admission policy for each diocesan preschool, elementary and high school should be made public and clearly stated in the local parent/student handbook.
H. A copy of the parent/student handbook is to be given to new applicants. Parents are to acknowledge in writing that they have read and agree to adhere to the policies and regulations therein.
I. Parents who wish to enroll their children in special programs, academic or otherwise, outside of school during the school day may do so only with the Principal and Pastor's written consent and the Superintendent's approval. Such requests shall be judged on a case-by-case basis and, if granted, shall be for no more than one academic year. Full tuition applies in these cases. Granting this type of enrollment is solely at the discretion of the Principal and Pastor and is subject to the approval of the Superintendent.
1 “Integral” includes a student’s intellectual, spiritual, moral, emotional, and physical faculties
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