Frequently Asked Questions about St. Thomas

What ages and grades do you serve?

Our Preschool and Pre-kindergarten programs are open to children ages 3-5. St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School educates students in grades kindergarten through eight.

What are the school hours?

School hours are 8:05 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Doors open for arrival at 7:30 a.m.   We do offer an after care program till 5:30 for an additional charge of $7 per hour per child.

What are the school office hours?

Office service hours are 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM during the school year. The office is not staffed by school employees after 4:00 PM . The office will remain open from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, seven working days after the last day of the school year and seven working days prior to the start of the school year.

How often do students attend Mass? Can I attend Mass with my child?

Mass is every Wednesday at 8:15 am.

Preschool and Pre-kindergarten students attend mass the first Wednesday of each month.

Parents are always welcome to attend Mass with their child. Please notify your child’s teacher ahead of time if you wish to sit with them.

Can I visit my child's classroom or volunteer at St. Thomas?

We welcome visitors to Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic School, especially parents and interested friends. All visitors must enter through the main doors and report to the school office upon arriving to sign the visitor’s book and pick up a visitor sticker. Visitors may be escorted to their destination within the building and back to the office upon completion of their visit. When leaving, visitors are asked to sign out in the school office as well.

Volunteers are asked to dress in appropriate casual business attire (depending upon the activity). All parents/volunteers must also take the parish-sponsored Safe Environment Training, complete a Background Check, and sign the diocesan Internet and Social Media policy acknowledgements before helping with any school/parish activities

 

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