2023–2024 Registration

A Welcome Letter from our Principal

Dear Parents,

I am pleased and honored that you are interested in exploring the opportunities we have to offer at St. Mary Catholic School. We are proud to offer a quality Catholic education. From our Early Child Development Center to eighth grade, we are dedicated to offering a curriculum that develops the total child, both intellectually and spiritually.

Established in 1867, St. Mary is the oldest existing Catholic elementary school in the state of Alabama. Today we continue the tradition of excellence.

Sincerely,

Deborah D. Ollis
Principal

You belong at St. Mary!

As the oldest Catholic elementary school in Alabama, St. Mary Catholic School has a legacy of excellence. But beyond our high achievements and rich heritage, we want the same things for your child as you do: for them to feel loved every day at school, make good friends, have a chance to discover their passions, and get a high-quality academic education. That’s why we focus on the development of the whole child, meeting the spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional needs of our children. We provide a richly Catholic learning experience for your child, from six weeks old all the way through 8^th grade! St. Mary Catholic School welcomes students of any religion, race, or national origin and is proud to provide a diverse learning environment.

To come see for yourself why you belong at St. Mary, please call our office at 251-433-9904 to schedule a personal tour. Or, if you're ready to sign up right away, our registration information can be found below!

St. Mary Catholic School. Making Mary Proud since 1867.

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Acceptance

The following requirements must be met before acceptance is final:

Registration and Health Forms
Interview of student and parents by the principal
Current Alabama Certification of Immunization (COI)
Original Birth Certificate with the state seal
Baptismal Certificate (if Catholic)
Social Security number
Pastor Recommendation Letter (if Catholic)
Transcripts from previous school
Copy of Individual Education Plan (IEP), copy of psychometric testing
Copy of Custody Agreement, if parents are divorced
Signed Tuition Agreement, FACTS auto tuition payment account set up

Note 1: STUDENTS ENTERING KINDERGARTEN MUST BE 5 YEARS OLD ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 10 OF THE CURRENT REGISTRATION YEAR.

Note 2: STUDENTS ENTERING FIRST GRADE MUST BE 6 YEARS OLD ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 10 OF THE CURRENT REGISTRATION YEAR.

Entry Priority and Levels

Priority for admission of new families to St. Mary Catholic School is as follows:

Students currently enrolled in St. Mary School
Siblings of students currently enrolled in St. Mary School
St. Mary Parishioners (Includes Kindergarten students)
Catholics from parishes that have no schools, or Catholics from parishes with students who have special reasons and written approval of their pastor
Non-Catholics