Admissions

Thank you for your interest in Mater Dei Catholic! Choosing a school is not only about academics. You want your child to be known, loved, and challenged to grow. When students walk through our doors, they are welcomed as family. Whether your child is starting their school journey in Pre-K3 or preparing for high school in 8th grade, they’ll find a second home at Mater Dei Catholic, rooted in our values of Faith, Excellence, Service, and Community.

Why Families Choose Mater Dei Catholic

  • A Tradition of Excellence: Our student-centered approach has led to Mater Dei Catholic’s recognition as a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and an Archdiocesan School of Distinction every year from 2019 through 2025.
     
  • Support for Every Learner: Learning Resource Rooms in both Math and ELA for Grades 1-8, Honors Math for Grades 4-8, and Honors ELA for Grades 7-8.
     
  • A Well-Rounded Day: Weekly classes in Music, Gym, Art, Technology, and Spanish for Kindergarten through Grade 8. Our Pre-K students receive Music, Gym, and Spanish each week.
     
  • Faith in Action: Daily prayer, faith formation, and our Prayer Partner program, where students build community with peers from different grade levels.
     
  • Community: Extracurricular opportunities like theater, music ensembles, Reading Olympics, and Youth Ministry help students build confidence, develop friendships, and a sense of belonging. Vibrant Home & School Association events help build community far beyond the classroom.

 

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ENROLLMENT TIMELINE

Specific dates are communicated each Fall
October Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 enrollment opens for new families and siblings of current students
Mid-October Fall Open House: A great time to meet our teachers!
Mid-October to Mid-November Continuous Enrollment: Re-enrollment for current families
Mid-November K-8 enrollment opens for new families

January

Winter Open House
May New Family Welcome Night: Pre-K and Kindergarten
Rolling Enrollment continues until grade levels are full

Start Your Journey

  • Inquire: Submit an Inquiry Form to connect with our Enrollment Office.
  • Visit: Schedule a personal tour to meet our amazing teachers and see our classrooms in action.
  • Apply: Once your tour is complete, we will enable your enrollment packet in the FACTS Family Portal, or we will do so once enrollment is open.
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Age Requirements (by September 1st):

  • Pre-K3: 3 years old & fully potty-trained
  • Pre-K4: 4 years old & fully potty-trained
  • Kindergarten: 5 years old
  • First Grade: 6 years old

Affordable Catholic Education

We are committed to making Mater Dei Catholic the school of choice for families seeking an affordable, high-quality education.

  • EITC Scholarships: Based on financial need and household income
  • Hallmark Scholarships: Awards for "Faith," "Service," "Community," and "Excellence"
  • Hardship Support: The Polar Bear Plunge Scholarship supports families facing unexpected financial challenges

Have additional questions? Please reach out!

Janna Kerr
Director of Enrollment
215-368-9787
jkerr@materdeicatholic.com