Tuition Assistance: Does Mater Dei provide tuition assistance for families?
Recognizing the varied financial resources of our families, our school board and administration are committed to providing tuition assistance to families who possess a strong desire to join the Mater Dei family. Thus, families may apply annually for memorial grants, which we offer to all families who qualify financially. Additionally, we encourage families to apply for scholarships (academic, leadership, and need-based) offered by Mater Dei, their parish, or their school. For additional information, please visit our “Scholarships and Tuition Assistance” page.
Transportation: Will our family’s limited means of transportation limit our child’s participation in athletics and activities?
Aside from athletics, numerous activities hold meetings during the daily school-wide study hall, thereby minimizing, and at times eliminating, the need for meetings after school hours. In addition, when waiting after school for activities or athletics, students are welcome to remain on campus and utilize the library and the Lampe Commons (student center). In fact, on a daily basis, we observe students studying and relaxing with peers or preparing a snack (vending machines and microwaves are available in the Lampe Commons). Finally, families often develop carpools, thereby reducing the travel obligation for each family.
REMINDER: For travel to and from school (not extracurricular activities), we provide free transportation for students living outside the Central Community High School district: east to Salem, north to Highland, south to Mt. Vernon, and west to Route 4 (Mobil) and I-64/Air Mobility Drive. (Routes may change due to the demographics of our students.)
Academics: Can Mater Dei meet the academic needs of my child?
We offer a comprehensive, multi-level curriculum that provides all students, including those needing academic accommodations, the opportunity both to challenge themselves and to achieve success by enrolling in the level of courses that meets their needs. More importantly, recognizing that a child’s academic needs vary by discipline, we do not “track” our students. In addition, during the daily school-wide study hall, our students possess the opportunity to receive additional assistance from their teachers and/or peers. Finally, we are proud to offer PlusPortals, our online link between school and home, which provides parents and students the opportunity to view academic reports and to communicate with teachers, thereby ensuring our ability to work hand-in-hand with parents for the benefit of our students.
IN THE WORDS OF OUR PARENTS . . .
“With a current student and two graduates, we are proud members of the Mater Dei family. For our daughters who graduated, now a pharmacist and a nurse, the dual credit courses offered at Mater Dei prepared them for college-level course work and gave them an advantage. Moreover, the dedication and availability of the faculty, as well as the one-on-one college counseling, contributed to their success. Our children are who they are partly because of the core values Mater Dei represents and instills in her students. We are forever grateful and truly blessed!”
Monica and Michael Mensing, parents of Maddy ‘13, Melanie ‘16, and Maggie ‘22
“Our decision to send our children to Mater Dei is one we take very seriously. Our family, as a whole, has made many sacrifices in order to afford the quality education that Mater Dei has provided our children. The environment that the administration, faculty, and staff provide all the students makes Mater Dei a special place and worth the investment. We have always believed the value of what we receive is worth more than the cost! We encourage parents to consider not only the educational benefits, but also, and more importantly, that Mater Dei nurtures the spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional, and social growth of the students.”
Mark and Allison Cowgill, parents of Adam ‘12, Molly ‘13, Caroline ‘15, Susy ‘18, Ben ‘22, Catey ‘23, Becca ‘25, and Maribeth ‘30
