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2020 - 2021 Admissions Packet
for new families
ACademicS
Two classrooms per grade level
Daily classes for grades K-4 of Religion, Math, Reading, Science, & History
Daily classes for grades 5-8 of Religion, Math, Literature, Language Arts, Science, & History
Teacher/Student Ratio of 1:16
Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Programs
Title I services for eligible students in grades K-5
Title III services - English as a Second Language
Chrome Books, Macs, and iPads in use PreK-8
Apple T.V.s
Interactive Boards
PE, Art, and Health for grades K-8
Library for grades K-5 and optional grades 6-8
Music in grades K-5
Spanish grades 6-8
After School Study Tables for grades 5-8
After School Tutoring services for grades 2-8
Aftercare Program
Geography Bee
Spelling Bee
Science Fair
Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest
Summer STEM Camp Invention
After School STEM Club Invention
Quiz Bowl
Robotics Club
ACTIVITIES
Student Council
Young Vincentians
Schola Liturgical Choir
Band for grades 4-8
Pilgrimages for every grade level
Field Trips for every grade level
ICCL Sports for grades 5-8
Right to Life Club
Adoration with guided prayer opportunities
First Friday Rosary / Benediction
Stations of the Cross in Lent
Living Rosary
Advent Services
May Crowning Procession / Service
Drama Club
Comic Club
Spanish Club
Chess Club
Girls on the Run
Food, Clothes, and Toy Drives
Parities for All Saints Day, Christmas, & Easter
Catholic Schools Week: Masses, Game Night, Sock Hop, Volleyball Game of staff vs. 8th grade, Fun Fair, Fun Night for grades 7-8.
Wonderful parent involvement with HASA
Wonderful School Board
The Cathedral School of Saint Matthew is accredited by the Indiana Department of Education and AdvancED Accreditation.
Students entering grades 1 through 8 must take a placement test and/or bring evidence through previous NWEA assessments from their school records.
The Cathedral School offers full Preschool and Kindergarten programs.
If you have questions concerning admissions, registration, financial aid, or in other areas about our school please contact:
Mrs. Pat Gring
Admissions Director
574.289.4535
Registration for St. Matthew Cathedral School will begin in March.
A Kindergarten student MUST be 5 by August 1st, we do not make exceptions on this rule.
To enter 4 year old Preschool a child must be 4 years old by August 1st and potty trained.
To enter 3-year old preschool a child must be 3 years old by August 1st and potty trained.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE A CHILD MAY BEGIN SCHOOL:
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Birth certificate
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Registration Forms and the Fee
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Emergency Form must be on file
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If a child is Catholic, a baptismal certificate is required at registration
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If a family is a parishioner of St. Matthew Cathedral we will ensure this through the parish.
2/3 of St. Matt's 8th Graders go on to Marian High School for their high school education.
"My time at Saint Matthew gave me knowledge to succeed, the confidence to challenge myself, and the study skills that allowed me to thrive in a variety of classes. The formation I received at Saint Matthew played a large part in my academic journey, allowing me to pursue incredible opportunities in the classroom and beyond.” —Theresa Rice, Marian High School Co-Valedictorian ’16
