Admissions

We are delighted that you are considering Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School for your family! We look forward to learning more about your child and sharing the faith, academics, service, and joyful community that make MTC such a special place to grow. Follow the steps below to begin your journey toward becoming part of our Crusader family!

Admissions Checklist
  • Completed Online Application. Apply Here
  • Application Fee of $120 per applicant paid online (non-refundable)
  • Submitted with the application:
    • Kindergarten: VPK STAR Results/Progress Report
    • Upper Grades: Current Report Card and Report Cards from the Previous Two Years
    • Upper Grades: Standardized Test Scores in Reading and Math from the Last Two Years (FSA or TerraNova accepted)
    • Immunization and Health Exam Forms
    • Birth Certificate (copy acceptable)
  • Register for the Entrance Exam. A registration link will be sent after you apply.
  • Confidential Teacher and Principal Referral forms will be emailed to the applicant’s current teacher and principal.
How Our Admissions Committee Makes Decisions

At Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School, our admissions process is rooted in prayer, discernment, and our commitment to forming students in faith, integrity, responsibility, and compassion. Admission is not determined on a first-come basis; instead, our committee carefully considers each application to ensure a strong partnership between home and school.

Because space is limited, not all qualified applicants may be admitted. Our goal is to welcome mission-aligned students and families who value faith formation, demonstrate strong academic effort and conduct, and are prepared to engage in a rigorous academic program that challenges them to grow intellectually, socially, and spiritually.

Age Requirements

Age requirements, according to Florida State Law, are followed. A child must be five (5) years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year to be admitted to kindergarten.

To enter first grade, a child must have satisfactorily completed kindergarten and be six (6) years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year. Exceptions may be made for out-of-state transfers.

Admissions Policy: The open admission policy of Mother Teresa of Calcutta (MTC) Catholic School allows no person to be discriminated against on the basis of race, color or ethnic origin, nor is the staff hired or assigned on the basis of race, color or ethnic origin. The Catholic schools of the Diocese of St. Petersburg admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available at all schools. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, athletic programs, or any other school administered programs.