Policies & Procedures

Current Parent-Student Handbook

In the Catholic school tradition, students at St. Matthew Catholic School are expected to be neatly dressed, well-groomed, and appropriately attired each day. Clothing should be neat, modest, and appropriate for a Catholic school environment.

Uniforms may be purchased from Flynn & O'Hara School Uniforms. Contact their local store by calling 704-525-0002 or visiting them at 1730 Abbey Place in the Montford Abbey Shopping Center, online at www.flynnohara.com, or by calling 1-800-441-4122. Some uniform items are available at other local retailers. Please remember that all items purchased must meet the guidelines listed in the Uniform Policy.

On the two days that your child attends physical education classes, they will wear their PE uniform to school for the whole day. The PE uniforms are available for purchase from Flynn & O'Hara.

Uniform Policy 

Flynn O'Hara Information

Helping our families and students arrive and dismiss from St. Matthew Catholic School safely and efficiently is an utmost priority. Please familiarize yourself with our arrival and dismissal carpool procedures by downloading the document below.

Carpool Procedures

DioceseofCharlotteCatholicSchoolsModeratorGuidelines.pdf

In case of inclement weather, information will be announced through the MACS office over local television stations. Please watch your television for these announcements regarding MECKLENBURG AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS. You will also be notified via voicemail, e-mail and/or text.

If school should have a delayed start time -- either 1 or 2 hour delay -- no hot lunch will be provided. Please pack a lunch. Also, before school care will begin on a 1 or 2 hour delay. For example, if MACS schools are on a 2 hour delay, before school care will begin at 9:00am. If MACS schools close early, after school care will not be available or provided.

PLEASE REMEMBER: We do not follow the Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools schedule. Always look for MECKLENBURG AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS for any closings and delays. If this is not listed, we are OPEN AND ON TIME.

Is this an emergency?

Please call 911.

Does this involve abuse of a child or young person (under 18)?

Please call your local police department.

Do you want to make a report of sexual abuse or misconduct by a priest, church/school employee or volunteer?

If you have information about possible sexual abuse or misconduct by any clergy, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Charlotte, you can report concerns safely, securely and anonymously 24/7 over the phone or online:

• Independent Hotline Number: 1-888-630-5929
• Secure Online Reporting: RedFlagReporting.com/RCDOC

PLEASE NOTE: The Diocese of Charlotte reports all allegations of sexual abuse of a minor to local law enforcement. The diocese also notifies its Victim Assistance Coordinator, a licensed counselor who offers assistance to the reporting individual. In addition, the diocese informs its Lay Review Board, an independent advisory group that investigates allegations of abuse and misconduct for Church disciplinary purposes.

Are you unsure of what to do?

The Diocese of Charlotte is committed to listening, healing and reconciliation for survivors of abuse – whether the incident took place in the diocese or elsewhere. The diocese’s Victim Assistance Coordinator can help connect you to available resources. Please contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator at 704-370-3363 or vac@rcdoc.org.

Additional Information can be found at https://charlottediocese.org/resources/report-abuse/