Dear Parent/Family,

Thank you for your interest in enrolling your child in the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools for the 2018-2019 school year! We are very excited about the quality and direction of our programs and look forward to having you join the MACS family. The MACS regional system is pleased to offer nine campus locations for students: Charlotte Catholic High School (9-12), Christ the King Catholic High School (9-12), Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School (6-8), St. Mark Catholic School (K-8), Our Lady of the Assumption (PK, K-8), St. Matthew Catholic School (TK, K-5), St. Gabriel Catholic School (K-5), St. Ann Catholic School (PK,TK, K-5),and St. Patrick Catholic School (K-5). You are always welcome to visit our schools for a tour. Please call the school directly to schedule a visit.

Included in this packet you will find information on our schools, admission guidelines, and applications for admissions. Our admissions process is a sincere attempt to look at each child’s individual learning needs to determine if we have the most appropriate educational environment for him/her. Past school records as well as entrance testing equip our admissions committee with information to best place each student. Please be sure to provide all requested documentation.

Every effort will be made to assign your student to your first choice school. In the event that your first choice is unavailable, applicants are assigned to your second or third choice school. If your application does not include a second or third choice school, your child will be placed on a waitlist for your first choice school. Waitlists follow the MACS Priority Placement guidelines. In order to qualify for Catholic priority admittance and participating parishioner tuition rates, you must be verified by your pastor as a participating member of the parish listed on your application. Families from Charlotte and surrounding areas should submit a completed Parish Participation Voucher with their application. Families relocating to Charlotte should submit a letter from their out-of-town parish indicating their participation in that parish. A participating parishioner is one who is baptized Catholic, registered in the parish, attends every Sunday and Holy Day Mass and contributes time, talent and treasure for the support of the parish. Our Catholic schools work to create an environment in which the teachings of Jesus are promoted and proclaimed as the basis of the values they teach and uphold. At the heart of the curriculum is the study of the Catholic Faith. Religion classes are an important part of each student’s academic day. Catholic parents are required to enroll their children in their parish sacramental programs for Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Catholic school teachers will teach the academic remote preparation for the sacraments; however, the liturgical proximate preparation, parent meetings, and retreats are completed at the student’s family parish in which they are spiritually nurtured.

This packet contains all of the information needed to begin the application process. Please visit our website at www.discovermacs.org to find additional information on application, MACS Tuition Assistance, Transportation, and After School Enrichment Programs.

If we can be of any assistance to you during the admissions process, please do not hesitate to call the MACS Admissions Office at (704)370-3273. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to having you as a member of the MACS family. Kindly, Rebekah Ruhle Director of Admissions rdruhle@charlottediocese.org

Admissions Guidelines 2018-2019 Kindergarten through Eighth Grade

Application Dates and Procedures All information for the application process will be available online at www.discovermacs.org in December 2017.

Applications for enrollment in the MACS system will be accepted beginning January 2, 2018 Early admissions January 2, 2018 through January 31, 2018 Spring admissions February 1, 2018 through February 29, 2018 General admissions March 1, 2018 - until all seats are occupied

Admissions invitations will be mailed according to the following schedule: Early admissions Mid March, 2018 Spring admissions Mid April, 2018 General admissions Three to four weeks following ABC testing

Placement Screening Entrance testing is administered to all K-8th applicants. Dates and times will be scheduled by our screening agency, ABC Educational Services, upon receipt of completed application. This process helps to determine the grade level where success will be assured. Parents will receive a copy of their child’s testing results.

The following placement screening will be administered: Entering Kindergarten & 1st grade Test of Early Reading Ability (TERA)

Test of Early Mathematics Ability (TEMA) Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT) Speech and Language Evaluation

Entering 2nd through 8th grade Woodcock-Johnson Test of Achievement (WJA)

For more information and details about the testing process, please contact the Admissions Office or ABC Educational Services at www.abctutoring.com or 704.443.2990.

MACS Priority Placement Priority Placement is given to students according to the following classifications, per admission round:

Siblings of current MACS students who are participating Catholics (apply in December)

Students of current MACS teachers

Participating Catholics of a parish in Mecklenburg County and surrounding areas

Participating Catholics of a parish outside of Mecklenburg County and surrounding areas

Siblings of non-participating Catholics and non-Catholics currently attending a MACS school

Non-participating Catholics and non-Catholics

In all cases involving Catholic students, their pastor must certify (with his signature on the enclosed Parish Participation Voucher) that they are participating Catholics in order to have priority placement and be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate. In order to be eligible for the participating parishioner tuition rate, Catholic families transferring into the Charlotte area may provide a letter from the pastor at their current parish stating that they are participating parishioners.

Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools 1123 South Church Street Charlotte, NC 28203

Application for Admissions 2018-2019 School Year

Application for Kindergarten Admission (Child must be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2018 to qualify for Kindergarten application)

Applying to the Kindergarten program at ________________________________ in _____________ 1st choice school month and year planning to enter

2nd choice__________________________ 3rd choice _________________________

Please complete this application and return it to the MACS office with the following:

$100 nonrefundable application fee to initiate admissions process, payable to MACS

Copy of student’s Baptismal Certificate and Birth Certificate

Proof of Physical Exam and Immunizations (Health Form enclosed)

Preschool Assessment (enclosed) to be completed by current Pre-K teacher

Completed Parish Participation Voucher (enclosed) *No admission decision can be made until ALL documents listed above have been received.

(Out of town applicants) Date of relocation to Charlotte: ____________________

Student Information

Full Name ______ ___ Preferred Name _

Permanent Address ___ ___ ________

City State ____Zip ________

Home Telephone _ _Date of Birth ___ _______ Male Female

Religion Roman Catholic Parish Registered In _______________ *If a Parish Participation Voucher is not

included with the application, status will City, State _ be non-participating until received

Other Name of Religion ________

Parent Information With whom does the applicant reside? _____________________________________

Father's Name ___ ______________ ______________________________________ Title Last First M.I. Preferred Name

Occupation __ ____ _____Business Telephone __ _

Company Company Address _______ _

Cell Telephone ___________________________ Email Address_____________________________________________

Mother's Name ___ ______________ ______________________________________ Title Last First M.I. Preferred Name

Occupation __ ____ _____Business Telephone __ _

Company Company Address _______ _

Cell Telephone ___________________________ Email Address_____________________________________________

MACS Family ID ________ MACS USE ONLY Check #:______________

Amount:______________

Date:

For : App Fee 18-19

Siblings Names of other children currently attending and enrolled in a MACS school.

Name School Grade

Name School Grade

School Information

Pre-School Name of Teacher__________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________Telephone________________________

NOTE: To assist the Admission Committee in determining each applicant’s readiness for the MACS programs, the admission process includes information provided by the child’s current teacher. It is the responsibility of the parent to present the enclosed Preschool Assessment Form (with the small return envelope also in this packet) to the student’s current PK teacher. Please encourage the teacher to complete and return the form in a timely manner.

Has the applicant ever received auxiliary services such as outside tutoring, psychological or educational testing, speech and/or language assistance, or professional counseling? yes no

If yes, explain and please provide copies of any testing results.

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Has the applicant been hospitalized for significant medical treatment? yes no

If yes, please describe. _

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Has a physician ever prescribed any medication for attentional or emotional concerns, or is the applicant presently receiving such medication? yes no

If yes, list medication and possible side effects. ________

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Is your student currently receiving additional services at school? (i.e. gifted program, speech, language, or learning support) yes no

If yes, list services. ________________________________________________________________________________

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List any other health or learning considerations needed for this child. ________

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If English is not the primary language spoken at home, what is? ____________ _

Is your child completely toilet trained and providing for own bathroom needs? yes no

These statements are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if pertinent information is not included or falsified, that my student’s acceptance could be jeopardized or result in his/her removal from the school in the future. I enclosed a check for the application fee of $100 per student applying for admission to the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools.

Signature of Parent ____ __ _______________Date ________

School Health Services All students are required by NC General Statute 130A-154 to have appropriate required immunizations in order to attend school (all public and private schools). Students must provide proof of immunization and be in compliance with North Carolina immunization requirements prior to admission into the school. All new students must provide proof of physical examination (completed no more than 12 months prior to anticipated date of school entry). Parents are responsible for providing these records during the application process.

Fees 2018-19 There is a $100 non-refundable application fee (due with application) per student. Upon notification of acceptance, each new family is required to pay a non-refundable Registration Fee ($125) per student as enrollment deposit within ten business days. Families starting after the start of the 2018-19 school year must pay these fees before the student’s first day of attendance.

Additional Considerations Every effort will be made to assign your student to your first choice school. In the event that your first choice is unavailable, applicants are assigned to your second or third choice school. If your application does not include a second or third choice school, your child will be placed on a waitlist for your first choice school. Waitlists follow the MACS Priority Placement guidelines. All schools in the Diocese of Charlotte admit students of any race, color, sex, religion, national and ethnic origin to all the programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at these schools.

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Preschool Assessment Required for TK and K Admissions

Name of Applicant___________________________________________ Date of Birth_______________________

Preschool__________________________________________________ Level/Days_________________________

Teacher’s Name_____________________________________________ School Phone #____________________ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

To the Preschool Teacher: Please complete the Preschool Assessment Summary. It is understood by the MACS Admission Committee that children will continue to grow and develop between now and entering a kindergarten or TK program, however, we need your comments to better understand their current development. Please return form to the MACS Admissions as soon as possible. Thank You!

Please use the following key throughout your assessment. Put a check under the most appropriate response.

M – Skill mastered E – Skill emerging G – Goal for this child

M E G Part 1: Social/Emotional Development

Separates easily from parents

Requires little reassurance from teacher

Demonstrates good self-control

Is comfortable with adults

Is confident with peer relationships

Works well independently

Cooperates in classroom activities

Stands up for his/her own right

Responds to environment w/o anxiety

Responds positively to adult guidance

Is curious

Is willing to try new activities

Solves problems w/o verbal/physical

Is a self starter-Is self directed

Interacts well w/peers in unstructured play

Makes easy transition from activity to activity

Is able to wait turn

Uses classroom materials responsibly

Can share with others

Can lead

Can follow

Toilet trained/provides for own needs

Notes: _______________________________________

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M E G Part 2: Skill Development

Listens Attentively

Contributes to discussions

Participates well in small groups

Participates well in large groups

Follows directions

Works cooperatively

Respects others’ feelings/property

Respects classroom routines

Can focus on one task

Completes tasks

Expresses self well

Uses materials with purpose

Exhibits problem solving abilities

Manages own clothing

Notes: _______________________________________

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M E G Part 3: Physical Development

Large muscle control/coordination

Small muscle control/coordination

Speech development (speaks clearly)

Notes: _______________________________________ _____________________________________________

To be completed by Preschool Teacher

M E G Part 4: Fine and Gross Motor Skills

Uses brush/paint with control

Uses crayons with moderate control

Uses scissors with moderate control

right hand dominance or left hand

Can copy shapes: circle square triangle

Marches

Jumps

Skips

Hops on one foot

Runs

Gallops

Notes: _______________________________________

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Is the child reading? ___________________________

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M E G Part 5: Cognitive & Language Development

Recognizes first name

Tells some words that rhyme

Can retell a story in sequence

Can print first name

Knows difference in numbers and letters

Recalls main idea of simple story

Beginning to recognize numbers 0-10

Classifies objects (size, color)

Knows approximately ______upper case letters

Knows approximately ______lowercase letters

Displays 1 to 1 correspondence

Can identify some shapes: (please check)

circle square triangle rectangle

Can give: full name address birthday

Follows directions well:

one part two part three part

Notes: _______________________________________

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Please provide us with a general statement of your professional assessment at this time of this child’s readiness for a successful fall Kindergarten placement.

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Teacher’s Signature_____________________________________________________ Date_______________________

Director’s Signature_____________________________________________________ Date______________________

Please contact Rebekah Ruhle, Director of Admissions, at 704.370.3273 or RDRuhle@charlottediocese.org with any

questions concerning this form. Send completed form to: MACS Admissions Office

1123 South Church Street

Charlotte, NC 28203 fax: 704-370-3292

Diocese of Charlotte

Catholic Schools

School Health Services

School Year 2017-2018

All students are required by NC General Statute 130A-154 to have the following

immunizations in order to attend school (all public and private schools)

1. DTP/DTaP – 5 doses

Tdap - a booster dose is required for individuals who have not previously

received Tdap and who are entering the 7th grade or by 12 years of age,

whichever comes first.

2. Polio – 4 doses

3. Hib – 2 doses (cannot be administered after age 5)

4. Hepatitis B – 3 doses

5. Varicella – 2 doses

Documentation of disease must be from a physician, nurse practitioner,

or physician’s assistant verifying history of disease, approximate date or

age of infection and a healthcare provider signature.

6. Measles – 2 doses

7. Mumps – 2 doses

8. Rubella – 1 dose

10. Meningococcal conjugate Vaccine (MCV) – 2 doses

One dose is required for individuals entering the 7th grade or by 12

years of age, whichever comes first.

A booster dose is required by 17 years of age or by entering the 12th

grade.

11. Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) – 4 doses

No individuals 5 years of age or older is required to receive this

vaccine.

The above requirements are applied for certain age groups and whether or not

immunizations began as an infant. The school nurse reviews these requirements on an

individual basis as each student is enrolled.

Parents must provide the immunization certificate to school. The immunization

certificate may be copied. The original certificate should be retained by the family (and

updated as booster doses are received) throughout the child’s school career extending

through college.

Immunization Certificates presented to school must include:

1. Name of child, birth date, address and names of parent/guardian.

2. Full dates of each immunization dose (month, day, year)

3. Name and address of physician or clinic which administered the immunizations.

4. Certificates are to be signed or stamped by the physician or clinic.

Revised 10/14

To be completed by your child’s physician

STUDENT HEALTH RECORD

SCHOOL GRADE

NAM E(LAST) (FIRST) (MIDDLE) BIRTH DATE SEX

FATHER AND MOTHER (MAIDEN NAME) OR GUARDIAN

ADDRESS CITY/STATE ZIP

RECORD OF IMMUNIZATION (Enter date of EACH dose - Mo/Day/Year)

VACCINE #1 #2 #3 #4 #5

DTP/DTaP

Tdap

POLIO

Hib

MMR HEPATITIS B SERIES

MEASLES #1 #2 #3

MUMPS VARICELLA #1 #2

RUBELLA MCV #1 #2

PCV

STATE LAW REQUIRES MINIMUM DOSES FOR EACH VACCINE (SEE REVERSE)

NOTE: Exemptions from NC State Immunization Law require that a statement must be on file in student’s permanent record. Exemptions must meet

requirements of the law.

Medical_______ HEIGHT__________ WEIGHT__________ BP__________ LAB REPORT__________

VISUAL ACUITY (R)__________ (L)__________ W/O Glasses/Contacts HEARING Pass__________ Fail__________

PHYSICAL EXAM NORMAL ABNORMAL PHYSICIAN’S COMMENTS

NUTRITION

SKIN AND SCALP

ENT

TEETH

EYES

HEART

LUNGS

ABDOMEN

ORTHOPEDIC

NEURO

CHECK BOX PRESENT ABSENT PHYSICIAN’S COMMENTS

EMOTIONAL/MENTAL BEHAVIOR PROBLEM

PHYSICAL HANDICAP-LIMITS ACTIVITY

RESTRICTION NEEDED

ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION

OTHER HANDICAP/DISABILITY:

SEIZURES

ALLERGIES

ON MEDICATION (SPECIFY)

FOLLOW-UP RECOMMENDED

Cleared - I certify that I have examined the above named student and that such exam reveals no condition that would prevent this student from

participating in interscholastic sports or physical education classes.

Not cleared. If student not qualified, list reasons. _____________________________________________________

DATE of EXAM__________ PHYSICIAN’S SIGNATURE________________________________________________________

Physician’s Address

PARISH PARTICIPATION VOUCHER

Each family expecting to be classified as a participating parishioner of a Mecklenburg Area Catholic Parish is required to complete this form, have the form signed by their pastor and return it to the MACS Business Office. Without this form, signed by your pastor, your family will be classified as a non-participating parishioner and charged the corresponding rate.

Families who are relocating to the Charlotte area must submit a voucher signed by their current pastor in order to be eligible for the participating parishioner rate. The Catholic transfer status will be valid for a six-month period. After six months, a voucher from a Mecklenburg Area Catholic Parish will be required.

Each family expecting to participate in the parish subsidy program is required to be registered and participating in a Mecklenburg Area Catholic Parish. This matter is to be clarified for each student before formal enrollment in the school system. Your status as a participating parishioner will be verified annually.

FAMILY INFORMATION (Please print or type all information) Family Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Telephone Number: Previous Parish:

STUDENT INFORMATION Student Name:

Entering Grade: School:

Student Name:

Entering Grade: School:

Student Name:

Entering Grade: School:

I/We, the parents/guardians of the student(s) listed above understand: A. A registered member is one who is officially listed on the parish census. B. A participating member is one who is involved and intends continued involvement in every Sunday and Holy Day Mass and contributes time, talent and treasure for the support of the parish. Parent/Guardian Signature: ______________________________ Date: ______________ Parish: _______________________________________________ Envelope No._______

I certify, as pastor of the above designated parish, that the listed parent and student(s) are participating parishioners. Pastor Signature: Date:

REVISED 1-17-2012 PRSHVCH.DOC

2017-2018 Tuition and Fee Schedule *Tuition Rates for 2018-2019 will be made available after January 2018*

Tuition Assistance is available for Participating Catholic families with a documented financial need.

Assistance for qualifying Non-Participating Catholic and Non-Catholic families is available on a limited basis. Assistance is based on Tuition and the Capital Fee.

Registration Fees Registration Fee for Each Student:

New Students TK-12 $125 Pre-Kindergarten $75 Returning Students $75

Tuition & Fees Capital Fee - Assessed annually to each family to cover capital $1,292 repairs and maintenance at all nine schools. Pre-Kindergarten (Offered at Our Lady of the Assumption & St. Ann)

There is one rate of tuition for Participating Catholics, Non- Participating Catholics, and Non-Catholics Half Day - $3,875

Full Day - $6,020 Transitional Kindergarten (Offered at St. Matthew & St. Ann) & Kindergarten through 5th Grade

Tuition for Non-Participating Catholics & Non-Catholics $10,620 Discounted Tuition for Participating Catholics $6,569

Middle School Grades 6-8 (Offered at Holy Trinity, OLA, and St. Mark) Tuition for Non-Participating Catholics & Non-Catholics $11,362 Discounted Tuition for Participating Catholics $7,279 Activity Fee: 6th Grade - $95 / 7th Grade - $60 Graduation Fee - 8th Grade - $60

High School Grades 9-12 (Offered at Charlotte Catholic & Christ the King) Tuition for Non-Participating Catholics & Non-Catholics $15,205 Discounted Tuition for Participating Catholics $10,645 Graduation Fee: 12th Grade - $280

MACS Special Needs Programs: Modified Academic Program – MAP Tuition for Non-Participating Catholics & Non-Catholics $21,907 Discounted Tuition for Participating Catholics $17,893 Providing Academically Appropriate Catholic Education –PACE Tuition for Non-Participating Catholics & Non-Catholics $16,475 Discounted Tuition for Participating Catholics $12,461 Matthew Morgan Program Tuition for Non-Participating Catholics & Non-Catholics $11,073 Discounted Tuition for Participating Catholics $7,022

Participating Catholic Multiple Child Discount A multiple-child tuition discount is available to Participating Catholic families and is applied to students in TK-12th grades, including Special Needs programs. The discount rate is: Second child - 10% Third Child - 25% Fourth child - 50% Fifth child and beyond - Free