Frequently Asked Questions

MACS stands for Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools. MACS represents nine of the Catholic Schools in the Greater Charlotte area. When you apply, you will submit your child's application and materials to MACS. Tuition is also paid to MACS. Most other details including academics, schedule, and extra-curricular activities are handled by each school respectively.

• Transitional Kindergarten (TK): Students must be age 5 on or before October 15th
• Kindergarten: Students must be age 5 on or before August 31st

Please note that we do not offer a preschool program. The following MACS schools offer a Pre-K program. Students must be age 4 on or before August 31st.

• Our Lady of Assumption Catholic School
• St. Ann Catholic School
• St. Patrick Catholic School

• Transitional Kindergarten (TK) = 20 note: we have one (1) TK class
• Kindergarten = 25 (4 classes)
• 1st grade = 27 (4 classes)
• 2nd grade = 27 (4 classes)
• 3rd grade = 30 (4 classes)
• 4th grade = 30 (4 classes)
• 5th grade = 30 (4 classes)

Absolutely! All MACS schools admit students of any race, color, sex, religion, national and ethnic origin.

There is an all-school Mass every week.

Our school has an Academic Achievement Program striving to meet the learning needs of all students through differentiated instruction, teacher collaboration, interventions, and accommodations allowing students to build individual strengths and pursue growth in virtue 

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Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools (MACS) also offers several self-contained special needs programs to meet the needs of students with disabilities. For more information on these programs, go to https://www.discovermacs.org/admissions/educationalsupportprograms.

Yes. Click here to review the latest guidelines.

Entrance into a MACS school is subject to screening. Dates and times will be scheduled by our screening agency, ABC Educational Services, upon receipt of completed application. Please do not contact them directly for scheduling. Click here to review the latest testing guidelines.

To apply, please click here to visit the MACS website.
 

Tuition rates vary depending on grade level. A discounted tuition rate is available for participating Catholic families. MACS Tuition & Fee schedule are available here.

Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools is committed to welcoming all families who wish to make the investment in Catholic education for their children. To make the investment in Catholic education affordable for as many families as possible, we are pleased to offer an individualized approach to affording Catholic Education - Family Individualized Tuition. Click here for more information.

MACS has designed an After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) to meet the needs of our families. Click here for more information and current availability.

Please note that acceptance and enrollment into a MACS school does not guarantee a space in the afterschool care program. For questions regarding ASEP availability or enrollment, please contact Ellen Buening, Director of After School and Summer Camps at 704-370-3268 | ehbuening@rcdoc.org.

If the MACS ASEP program is full, the Morrison YMCA and LeafSpring School at Ballantyne both offer after school programs with bus transportation from St. Matthew to their locations. Please visit their websites for additional details regarding programs and costs.

Yes. We offer many clubs and activities for our students. Most are offered after school and vary through the school year. At St. Matthew Catholic School, our 4th and 5th grade students are invited to serve and lead within our school community. These opportunities encourage responsibility, teamwork, and a spirit of service rooted in our Catholic faith.

Students may participate in Safety Patrol (5th), Flag Patrol (5th), Choir (4th–5th), Band (4th–5th), St. Jerome Battle of the Books (4th–5th), Altar Serving (5th) and Mass Prayer Partners (5th).

Beyond the school day, we offer a variety of afterschool clubs and activities that enrich our students’ experience. Opportunities vary by grade level and may change throughout the school year.

Offerings have included seasonal clubs such as Chess Club in partnership with the Charlotte Chess Center (K–5th), as well as After School PE (1st–5th), Flag Football (3rd-5th), Girls on the Run (3rd–5th), Let Me Run (4th–5th), STEAM Club, Coding Club, Spanish, or Art Club.

St. Matthew Catholic Church offers a few ministries outside of school, including Cub Scouts (Pack 8), Girl Scouts (Hornet's Nest Council-Meck 13), and Interfaith Basketball (IFBL) for 3rd, 4th & 5th graders in the Winter.