St. Monica Parish Catholic School

At a Glance

Our Mission: Teach Christ-like values; assist the students to achieve academic excellence in all areas, and to maintain a warm, safe, nurturing, and loving learning environment.

Serving the Seattle and Greater Eastside – Mercer Island, Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond and Sammamish

Classes and Staffing

List of Teachers and Contact Information Link

*Maximum Number: Overload exceptions are made on a case by case situation.

Teachers

Teacher/Student Ratio 10:1

Faculty & staff and qualifications

16 administrator/teachers/staff have Master’s degrees; other teaching staff have specialized endorsements; all teachers of religion are on track with Archdiocesan Catechetical Certification requirements.

1 Principal

1 Director of Student Life/Assistant to the Principal

1 Development Director

1 Office Administrative Assistant

10 Classroom Teachers

 7  Special Subject Teachers (Art, Math, Music, P.E., Reading Resource, Science, Spanish)

 1  Technology Specialist

 1  Librarian

 4  Para-educators

Accreditations:

St. Monica Parish School most recent accreditation self-study 2008-2009

St. Monica Parish Catholic School is accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA).  WCEA accredits Catholic elementary and secondary schools in nine western states (26 (arch) dioceses) and the US Territory of Guam.  WCEA co-accredits and is in partnership with three Regional agencies (WASC, NAAS, NCA CASI) and two private agencies (CAIS and HAIS).   WCEA began in 1957 in San Francisco and has a long and successful history of assisting school improvement through the accreditation process.

School Daily Schedule

• Mondays 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
• Tuesday through Friday 8:30 am – 3:00 PM
• September through mid-June

Classes Offered

• Religion
• Reading & Literacy
• Handwriting
• Writing
• Spelling
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Communication/Public speaking
• Music
• Art
• PE
• Spanish
• Language Arts
• Literature
• History
• Leadership
• Service

Our 8^th grade graduates are extremely well prepared for high school consistently receiving acceptances to the high schools of their choice. Some of the popular high school options include Catholic high schools such as Bishop Blanchet, Eastside Catholic, Forest Ridge, Holy Names Academy, Kennedy Catholic, and O’Dea High School, as well as many excellent public high schools.

Extra Curricular Activities

• Accelerated Reader Book List

• Altar Serving

• Art Club

• Chess Club

• Choir

• Continent Rotations

• Field Trips

• Math Buddies

• Math Olympiads

• School Families Program

• Science Adventures Club

• Science To Go Kits for K-5

• Student Leadership Council

• Speech Team

• St. Monica CYO Sports

• Yearbook Staff

Technology

Technology is integrated into the curriculum, Interactive Smartboards in every classroom, PC Lab, Internet access in every classroom, classroom websites, on-line grade access for parents

Test Scores

Note:  ITBS -  Grades 3-8 will be taking part in a Fall 2010 Archdiocesan consortium group which will be administered in October 2010.

St. Monica School 2010 Standardized Test Scores
March 2010  ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills) 
*8th Grade does not test in Spring.  '09 scores below for 8th grade are current.

St. Monica School 2009 Standardized Test Scores
October 2009  ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills) 

April 2009 ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills)  

Tuition & Fees

St. Monica Parish School 2010-2011 Tuition

True Cost of Education:  $8,500 per child

• Determined by the total school budget divided by the projected number of students for the next school year.

Qualifications required for receiving the St. Monica Parish School Subsidized Tuition Rate:

1.      Be an active Roman Catholic, registered and fully participating at St. Monica Parish for a period no less than one year prior to enrollment.  Exception made for transfers from other parishes who provide a letter of good standing from their former pastor.

2.      Fulfill obligation to attend all Sunday Masses and Holy Days of Obligation.

3.      Support St. Monica Parish through planned tithing as well as time and talent, utilizing a current annual Stewardship Commitment Card on file with the parish office.

4.      Read, sign, and faithfully adhere to the St. Monica Parish School Family Covenant.

*Signed St. Monica Parish School Family Covenant.  (tbd)

If you qualify for the St. Monica Parish School Subsidized Tuition Rate, then you receive the following cost savings for:

• 1st child  – 37% or a $3,100 discount
• 2nd child – 43% or a $7,280 discount
• 3rd child – 50% or a $12,810 discount
• 4th child – 57% or a $19,420 discount

The Cost of Education at St. Monica Parish School

                Annual    Monthly Payments
Per child     $8,500                 $772.73 X 11

For those who qualify for the St. Monica Parish School Subsidized Tuition Rate: #of Students
                  Annual            Monthly Payments
      1           $5,400           $490.91 X 11

      2           $9,720           $883.64 X 11

      3            $12,690        $1,153.64 X11

      4  +        $14,580        $1,325.45 X11

Non-refundable Fees: (due at registration)

Registration Fee: $200 for Current Family    $300 for New Family
Tuition Deposit:
$200 for 1 student
$ 400 for 2 students
$600 for 3 students
$800 for 4+ students