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Test Scores *
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Grade Level Curriculum * Tuition
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* Uniforms
* Contact Us *
* Where is the School of the Cathedral
located?
The School of the Cathedral is located right off of 5200 North Charles
Street, Baltimore, MD. Our school mailing address is 111 Amberly Way,
Baltimore, MD 21210. The School Office may be reached by dialing
410-464-4100. For a driving map as well as a map of our campus,
please click here.
* What grades does your school offer?
The School of the Cathedral starts at Kindergarten and goes to Grade 8.
Our Monsignor Whelan Program comprises the Kindergarten and Pre-First
classes.
* How do I apply for my child to attend the
School of the Cathedral?
Contact Mr. John Moran (410-464-4107 or
jmoran@cmoq.org) for an application
packet and to discuss openings in specific grade levels. Mr. Moran can
also schedule a shadow day for your child and a tour of the school for the
parents.
* What are your hours of operation and do you
have after school care?
The school day officially begins at 7:55 a.m. Children may begin arriving
at school as early as 7:30 a.m. and wait inside the lobby. At 7:40 a.m.
all children walk to the Gym and wait for the 7:55 a.m. bell to begin
going to their homerooms. Students are supervised at all times.
The school day ends at 2:45 p.m. Monsignor Whelan children (Kindergarten
and Pre-First) have the option of being picked up in the "Circle Pick-up"
(this is the drive circle located right outside the front doors of the
school) at 2:30 p.m. This option is only for MWP children who do not have
siblings or other carpool arrangements with children in grades 1-8.
Cathedral Extended Day is our After-School Program and is open from
dismissal until 6 p.m. Rates vary depending on which plan you choose.
Please click here to read
more about the after-school program.
*Are there any after-school activities for my child to participate in?
The School of the Cathedral has many different after-school activities.
Our sports include soccer, basketball, and lacrosse for all grade levels.
We also have a Band Program for grades 4-8 as well as a
Drum Circle, Folk Group, Guitar Club, and
Choristers. Our Chess Club is open to all grades (K-8) and has two
sessions- Fall and Spring with each session having 10 meetings. Our Middle
School students can become involved in the school play which is performed
in the Spring. Parts are awarded by audition with all children who
audition receiving a role. There is also a Stage Crew and Set Production
Crew.
*How can I find test scores from your school and information on grade
level curriculum?
Our test scores may be viewed by
clicking here.
For an overview of our grade level curriculum, please check our
Fast Facts page.
* How much is the tuition?
Tuition Rates for the 2010-2011 School Year
Parishioner: $7,420 per child
Non-Parishioner: $8,650 per child
Regina Plan: $2,900 additional per child
(this is for special tutor services, if a child is to be placed in this
plan it is determined after acceptance and discussed with the parents
before placement)
Books and
Fees: MWP-8* $225 per child
CASPA (Parent Association) dues: $100 per family
Application Fee (non-refundable): $50 per child
Re-Registration Fee (non-refundable): $50 per child ($100 maximum
per family)
Capital Maintenance Certificate (one time fee): $1000 per family
*The Book Bill fees include a charge for rental and consumable books for
students in the MWP through 8th grade, and a charge for Student Fees,
which include Physical Education, Art and Stationery, Library, and
Archdiocesan Student Fee. The school is receiving $30.00 per student for
textbooks from the State Department of Education for the 2009-2010 school
year. This amount is reflected in the book fee stated above.
*Do you offer any tuition
assistance?
The Tuition Assistance Policy is according to the Archdiocesan Guidelines for the Catholic Schools Project. Cathedral offers
monthly payment plans to all parents. Direct financial assistance is
available to
Parishioners only on the basis of need and monies available for tuition assistance. Application forms are mailed to all families in the spring of each year. Deadlines for application must be honored.
Requests outside the policy stated above should be addressed to the Principal.
* Do the
students wear uniforms? If so, what do I need?
Yes, all students in grades K-8 wear uniforms. Some items need to be
purchased from our uniform supplier and other items may be purchased at
any store you choose. We also have a "Used Uniform Closet" which we
encourage all families to visit before purchasing anything new. The Used
Uniform Closet is run by CASPA (the parent association) and the uniforms
have been donated back to the school by parents. All proceeds go back to
the Parent Association to benefit the children. All uniform pieces in the
closet are inspected and in good usable condition and are very
inexpensively priced (prices range from .50 cents to $5.00)
For our full uniform policy,
please click here.
* Need more information?
Please check out our Fast Facts about the School of the Cathedral and
also explore our website. If for some reason you cannot find an answer to
your question, please feel free to contact us:
By Phone:
410-464-4100 for general information
410-464-4107 for Admissions
By e-mail:
School of the
Cathedral Webmaster
By U.S. Mail:
111 Amberly Way,
Baltimore, MD 21210
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