I am Dragon Strong!
Daring greatly in faith, academics, and service since 1960.
Welcome to Saint Monica Catholic School!!! New Student Checklist
Blessings to you New Dragon Families!!
Greetings from St. Monica!
We say at St. Monica that we DARE GREATLY in faith, academics, and service. Our adaptation to our new ways of virtual and hybrid learning have made us DRAGON strong. We are excited to welcome you to our family. We are enrolling for PreK to 8th grade for 2021-2022!!
Save the Dates
- Principal One on Ones for family meetings and registration specific questions digitally via Zoom Online or in person starting Monday, Feb. 1 and will continue through July 31
TBD and Coming your Way
- New Family Orientation
- Back to School Night
- First Day of School start date in August 16, 2021
Below is your "starter pack" to get you in the know and make St. Monica your new home.
Tuition Assistance
Our most time-sensitive item is getting your Tuition Assistance Application completed. All families that will be seeking additional assistance must complete the application by June 20, 2021
COVID 19 Safety Measures
- Comprehensive safety guidelines including, but not limited to temperature checks, increased cleaning company presence and sanitation, limiting visitors to campus, and following guidelines for classroom sizes and intermixing of student population. Handbook is attached.
We cannot wait to get the year started with you!
Blessings,
Mrs. Sara Martinez | Interim Administrator
How to Ensure a SUCCESSFUL Start as a DRAGON! Follow Steps 1 to 5 below!
Step 1: Tell us more about your family!
Step 2: Turn in all documentation
Required for Enrollment, Due by July 31, 2021
- Completed Application
- Birth certificate and baptismal certificate (if applicable).
- UP TO DATE shot records (either completed or scheduled and verified before 1st day of school).
- For 1st to 8th Graders: 2 years of academic report cards (this year and prior year) as well as any standardized testing results (STAAR, Iowa, NWEA etc)
- If applicable, any relevant court documents (i.e. divorce decrees with custody and school rights)
- If applicable, any academic or behavior support documents from prior school (i.e. IEP, 504 plans, behavior plans).
Application Below, Click to Download
Step 3: Set up a FACTS Account
Tuition Payments on FACTS
- All of our Tuition Payments must be made through FACTS.
- FACTS will charge a yearly fee to set up your account, up to $50, depending on your account set up.
- All fees and tuitions payments will be applied to your account to be deducted on the 15th of the month.
- Your first charges will be your Enrollment fee PER child AND your FACTS enrollment fee (we do not receive the FACTS fee--it goes to their system)
- You will be billed your Registration to be paid by Aug. 15. You may pay this at any time before---if you need this divided, let our bookkeeper know.
- Your first tuition payment will be due July 15 (11 Month) or August 15 (10 Month) depending on if you chose a 10-month payment or 11-month payment plan.
Billing Errors or Need an Alternate Draft Date?
If you ever see any error, need a different date to deduct payments, need an alternate payment plan or need clarification, please contact bookkeeper@saintmonica.net (Ms. Rosa) and cc Ms. Sara Martinez, smartinez@saintmonica.net
We know life happens so if there are ever any changes to your financial status or you need additional assistance, please contact Mrs. Martinez immediately.
How do I set up a FACTS account for tuition?
Step 4: If Needed, Apply for Tuition Assistance, by June 2021
Tuition Assistance Application due by June 2021
1) PreK to 8th Grade MUST complete the application if you will be seeking Tuition Assistance.
- PreK does not qualify for Archdiocesan Assistance. You will NOT receive Archdiocesan Tuition Assistance and will be denied by Hope for the Future. We will use your application to determine if our in house tuition assistance can support your needs.
- Kinder to 8th Grade will go through the Archdiocesan Hope for the Future process. We will then see if our in house resources allow for more funding.
- The application will charge a $35 fee. We do not receive this fee and the funding goes directly to FACTS. If the fee is keeping you from applying, please email smartinez@saintmonica.net for assistance.
2) You will need:
- 2021 tax documents along with your most recent W-2
- You may take pictures of their tax docs with their phone and upload those pictures directly into their FACTS application.
- If you have experienced any loss due to COVID19 please indicate on your application and include your furlough letter, termination letter or pay stubs indicating loss of hours.
3) Should you need assistance editing your application you can contact the FACTS parent line at 1-866-412-4637.
4) Be sure to select St. Monica Catholic School, Converse, TX when applying.
Step 5: Sign up for Family Meeting
Email smartinez@saintmonica.net
COVID 19 Safety at SMCS
Questions?
Molly Sandoval, School Admin. Assistant
- Email all application documents, including shot records.
- Questions/clarifications/verification about filling out your admissions application.
- Questions about school life or enrollment needs.
- Contact to set up appointments with Director of Academic Excellence or Technology Director.
- office@saintmonica.net
Rosa de la Rosa, Bookkeeper
- Questions or requests regarding all school financials or tuition payments.
- Updating school records in FACTS account
- 1 on 1 support with Tuition Assistance Application
- Contact directly to set up appointment.
- bookkeeper@saintmonica.net
Andrea Newman Caro, Assistant Principal
- Questions for students needing or seeking screening for academic accommodations (students that were on an IEP or 504 plan at school or are seeking testing support)
- Questions about school curriculum or any academic supports.
- Email Molly Sandoval, Admin Assistant at office@saintmonica.net to set up an appointment.
Sara Martinez, Interim Administrator
- Admissions Concerns or Unique family needs
- School Safety
- Needing an alternate payment plan or tuition assistance.
- Email office@saintmonica.net and Ms. Molly will coordinate an appointment for you.
Mary Sink, School Counselor
- If your student received counseling services at their prior school or will need additional support, reach out!
- msink@saintmonica.net.
School Uniforms: Flynn O'Hara
Our families purchase uniforms at Flynn O'Hara
School Uniform Cheat Sheet
Please be sure to visit Flynn O'Hara at 2108A NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78213 to purchase and try on uniform
Thank you for joining our Dragon Family!
St. Monica Catholic School
Email: asalazar@saintmonica.net
Website: www.saintmonica.net
Location: 515 North Street, Converse, TX, USA
Phone: 210-658-6701
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SMCSDragons/