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2026-2027 School Year Registration is Open!  |  Please Begin Registration Here

Frequently Asked Questions

  • St. Catherine Catholic School is accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference (FCC) and part of the Catholic School System of the Diocese of Venice under the direction of Bishop Frank Dewane.

  • Catholic elementary schools do not participate in the Florida State Assessments (FSA).  However, all students in grades 2-8 take the TerraNova Standardized Test each Spring. This test serves several purposes and is used to assist principals, teachers, families and students. 
    •  To evaluate and improve school performance in the Diocese 
    •  To evaluate and improve individual schools 
    •  To track a student’s progress by skill and subject area over time 
    •  To identify strengths and areas for improvement 
    •  To facilitate participation in Federal and State scholarship programs 
    Standardized tests are only one of several tools we use to evaluate student abilities and performance levels. Our students are never measured on the basis of one assessment alone. 

  • Our school is staffed by well qualified administrators and faculty. All our teachers are required to meet the standards of the Florida Catholic Conference and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Teachers are certified and licensed through the state and participate in ongoing professional development programs and are recertified every five years. 

  • Providing a safe learning environment is inherent in our Catholic school mission and our number one priority.  All school employees and volunteers are fingerprinted and attend Virtus Training.  Teachers and Staff are trained in CPR and First Aid. The school has a Crisis Response Team in place in the event of an emergency.  In addition, employees are trained on our Emergency Operations Plan and Emergency Procedures Guide. 

  • Our school hours are 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM.  

    Preschool offers a half-day program, which runs 7:45 AM to 11:00 AM.  

    **School Office Hours are 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Monday-Friday. 

  • Tuition rates vary depending on the grade level (i.e. Preschool vs. K - 8th grade).  

  • Yes. All families requesting financial aid through the school must apply through FACTS Tuition Management. There are also state-sponsored scholarships available. Apply at Step Up for Students.

  • Find details on this in our Parent/Student handbook.

  • Yes.  

    • The Parent Teacher Organization is responsible for many school fundraising activities and projects all of which benefit our school. Parents will be notified of all events and activities by the PTO in advance. Because tuition alone does not cover the cost of educating a child, SCCS Families are required to participate in at least two school fundraisers each year, according to their financial contract.  

  • Our student count varies depending on grade level. These numbers are a close estimate of the students we have in the following grades.  

    PreK 3: 15 students 

    Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:8 

    PreK 4: 20 students 

    Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:11 

    Kindergarten to 8th Grade: average class size is 20 students. We cap classes at 25 students.  

    • Pre-K and Kindergarten have full-time Teacher Assistants. 

  • You can always call the front office for any emergency: 863-385-7300 or by the teacher’s email. 

    Teacher Communication: all teachers communicate via email and/or remind, as well as by phone and Parent/Teacher Conferences as needed.  

    Texts and Emails: may be sent via FACTS for important information and updates as needed.  

    Social Media: Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

    Church Bulletin: look for our school page in the St. Catherine Parish Bulletin 

  • Yes we do offer a Morning Care & After Care Program.

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    Morning Care Program: 

    Fee for one child:  $20.00 Daily, $50.00 Weekly, $180.00 Monthly

    Fee for two children:  $30.00 Daily, $90.00 Weekly, $270.00 Monthly

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    Our After Care program runs from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM.  

    Registration Fee: $25/year per family.  

    Contract is available on the enrollment packet.  

    Fee for one child: $16/day, $35/week, $125/month 

    Fee for two children: $32/day, $65/week, $200/month 

    Fee for three children: $48/day, $90/week, $275/month 

  • Yes! We partner with Sofie’s Cafe for our hot lunch program. Lunches can be ordered up to a month in advance and all orders must be completed through the FACTS Family Portal Lunch Account. Students can also bring their own lunch.  

  • We offer the following specials for Preschool through 8th grade: 

    • Physical Education  

    • Music  

    • Art  

    • Spanish (8th graders can take Spanish I for high school credit and will meet every day) 

    • Technology  

     

    We also offer after school clubs such as, National Junior Honor Society, Robotics Team, Cantor, Chess, Yearbook, Rosary, Art, Book, Student Council, Jr. Math, Drama Club.  

  • As minors and vulnerable adults participate in activities within or sponsored by our diocese, it is our commitment to provide an environment which is safe and nurturing. Therefore, the mission of the Safe Environment Program is:

     

    • To provide required education for all employees (clergy, religious and laity), those volunteers and others regularly involved with minors, and parents, as to the issue of abuse of children including the detection, prevention and reporting of child abuse.

    • To provide required training programs for children and young people in our Catholic schools and religious education programs. This includes age appropriate materials pertaining to personal safety and information about improper touching and relationships. Children are not expected to be fully knowledgeable about child abuse or of the laws governing care of children but they need to know when they should seek assistance from a trusted adult.

    • To thoroughly screen and evaluate the background of all diocesan employees – clergy, religious and laity – and those volunteers who work with children and young people.

    • To hold those who minister in the name of the Diocese of Venice – all diocesan employees (clergy, religious and laity) and those volunteers who work with children and young people – to Christ-centered and professional codes of conduct.

     
    Therefore, all who are interested in assisting at the school, in the classroom, or around children (including field trips and lunch) must be an approved school volunteer through the Diocese of Venice.



     

    Please register online at here at the Virtus homepage.



    While on the Virtus page you will register for a Virtus Acct, you will sign up for a SET Training, and you will be re-directed to the Fingerprint Advantage Page. (This page will allow you to preregister your demographic information and schedule an appointment at St. Catherine Parish Office which is our closest electronic fingerprint collection site.)



     

    If you have any questions please call Mrs. Montanez at 863-385-7300 or email montanez@stcatheschool.org

  • Fall / Winter / Spring TBA 

    • Flag Football (6th-8thgrade boys/girls) 

    • Cheerleading (6th-8th grade girls) 

    • Basketball (5th-8th grade boys) 

2026-2027 School Year Registration is Open!  |  Please Begin Registration Here

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