Welcome!
We’re delighted that you’re considering Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School. We believe it is a truly unique place where, above all else, we desire for our students to know the love of God. Mother Teresa of Calcutta families thrive on our Catholic approach, where we work together to help students reach their God-given potential. We look forward to sharing more with you about our wonderful community!
25-26 School Year
- October: Tours Begin
- October 1, 2024: Applications Open
- December 20, 2024: Sibling applications due.
- February 7, 2025: Application Deadline for New Students
- January 11, 2025: February 22: New Student Kindergarten Assessments
- January/February 2025: New Student Assessment for Grades 1-8
Application Checklist
The documents below will be requested with the application.
- VPK Report card for children entering Kindergarten.
- Current Report Card for children entering 1st-8th grades.
- Previous two year’s report cards.
- Reading and Math FSA scores for the last two years (for children in public school)
- Reading and Math standardized test scores for the last two years (for children in other private schools)
- Copies of the IEP/504 support plan (if applicable)
- Copies of the psychoeducational medical evaluation (if applicable)
- Birth certificate
- Baptism certificate (if applicable)
- DH680 Florida Certification of Immunization form
- DH3040 Florida School Entry Health Exam
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.
Although, we wish we could give admission to everyone that desires to come to MTC, there are several factors that may prevent us from offering your child admissions. Academics and space availability, and/or our ability to meet the child’s academic and behavior needs. Priority is given to children who have brothers or sisters currently enrolled at MTC.
Immunization Policy for the Diocese of St. Petersburg
Catholic Schools within the Diocese of St. Petersburg require all students to submit a valid Florida Department of Health Certificate of Immunization Form DH 680 through their physician as provided for in Florida Statute 1003.22. Catholic Schools in the Diocese of St. Petersburg do not recognize religious or conscience objections to this immunization requirement. Children enrolled at Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic school must be up to date on the school immunization requirements. Students entering 7th grade must have Diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (DTaP) immunization. The forms below are to be provided to the school.
- DH680 Florida Certification of Immunization form
- DH3040 Florida School Entry Health Exam. (dated less than 365 days from the start date of the school)
Click Here to View the Diocesan School Immunization Policy
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. In order 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.
Waiting Pool
Once a class has reached capacity, qualified applicants are placed in a waiting pool. When an opening arises in a particular grade, the Admissions Committee reconvenes to determine if a candidate in the waiting pool will fill the position.
Non-Discrimination Clause
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.