Information FAQ's

Special Rate (*See Below)

*Must be registered, participating member of st. Mary Parish and using the weekly envelopes on a regular basis for a minimum of one calendar year prior to acceptance.

3. What other admission fees are charged?

4. What are the school hours?

The regular school schedule starts promptly at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. for Grades K - 8 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. School is dismissed at 2:00 p.m. every Wednesday.

Minimum day hours are 8:00 - 11:45 a.m. for grades K - 8 and 11:15 for Pre-Kindergarten.

5. Is there child care?

We are very proud of our Kids' Club facility. The facility is open from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. when school is in session. Costs for participation are as follows:

For 30+ hours per month: $5.75 per hour (first child) and $5.50 (siblings)

For less than 30 hours per month: $6.00 per hour (first child) and $5.75 (siblings)

Drop in Rate: $6.75 per hour

Class Rate (when attending Enrichment Classes): $25.00

There is a $70 registration fee for the first child; $125 for two children; $130 for three or more children BEFORE August 1st. AFTER August 1st there is a $80 registration fee for first child; $135 for two children; $140 for three or more children. There is a $55.00 Snack/Supply Fee PER family.

For more information regarding our program, please call Kids' Club at 938-5114.

6. Is the junior high departmentalized?

Junior high grades are departmentalized and have different teachers for Science, Social studies, Math, and English. Presently, Pre-Algebra is taught in grade 7. Grade 8 includes Pre-algebra and an introduction to Algebra. Algebra enrichment classes are offered to qualified students in Grade 8 during the zero period.

7. In addition to the standard academic classes, what other classes/resources are offered at St. Mary School?

Additional Activities Include:

• Students attend Mass and other church activities on a regular basis.

• All classes receive instruction in Spanish, Art Appreciation and Computers.

• A resource specialist is available to students. motor development skills are offered to grades K, 1 and 2.

• Physical Education is taught twice a week to Grades 3 - 8.

• Seventh and 8th grades take drawing class.

• Music is taught once a week by a music specialist.

• Middle School grades participate in Science Fair.

• Faith Families, which are typically comprised of one student in each grade level, meet at least once a week to celebrate our Catholic Faith through activities, prayer, song and play.

• Character Counts, a program on integrity and responsibility, is offered to Grade 6 in conjunction with the Walnut Creek Police Department.

• The Parent Education Program (PEP) on drug awareness is given by parent volunteers to students in Grades 1-5.

• Junior Achievement is a parent volunteer program for Grades K-8 that educates young people to value free enterprise, business, and economics.

• Youth educators visit Grade 7. Field trips and guest speakers are offered throughout the school year.

• Drama/Musical Theater and M.U.S.E. instrumental band are two optional after-school programs offered at st. Mary School.

• Our After-School Enrichment Programs include Kids Kreative and Berkeley Chess School, to name a few.

8. Are uniforms worn at st. Mary?

All students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 wear a uniform.