CHARLOTTE — Registration for new students in the nine Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools (MACS) is open for the 2021-’22 school year.
Applications, financial aid information and more is available online at www.discovermacs.org. Prospective families may also contact the MACS Admissions Office at 704-370-3273.
The nine schools in MACS are: St. Ann School (PK, TK, K-5), St. Gabriel School (K-5), St. Matthew School (TK, K-5), St. Patrick School (K-5), Our Lady of the Assumption School (PK, K-8), St. Mark School (K-8), Holy Trinity Middle School (6-8), Charlotte Catholic High School (9-12) and Christ the King High School (9-12).
In-person tours are currently limited because of COVID-19 health protocols. Details about possible tour appointments are listed on each school’s website. A directory with links to each school’s website is at www.discovermacs.org/schools.
Tuition discounts are provided to participating Catholic parishioners and for multiple children enrollment. Financial assistance is also available to qualifying families based on need.
Most of the diocesan schools participate in the N.C. Opportunity Scholarship and the N.C. Disability Scholarship Programs.
MACS also offers special needs programs at various locations including: PACE (Providing an Appropriate Catholic Education), MAP (Modified Academic Program) and MMP (Matthew Morgan Down-Syndrome Program). Each offers a specific educational experience for students with diverse learning needs.
To learn more about these special programs and tuition rates, go to www.discovermacs.org/speciallearning.
All of the diocese’s Catholic schools are accredited through Cognia (formerly called AdvancED).
— Catholic News Herald