What grades does Santa Cruz Catholic School Offer? 
SCCS educates PreK3 – 8^th Grade. 

What are the requirements for PK3 & PK4?  
Each potential student must be fully potty-trained.  All families are required to take a tour and schedule a “shadow” day for any prospective student.  A readiness test will be administered to students entering PreK3, PreK4 and Kindergarten students. 

What is the shadow program? 
The shadow program allows any prospective student to spend a day or a partial day as a guest at Santa Cruz Catholic School.  Children are paired up with current students based on gender, age and current grade level.  This program allows the prospective student to experience the school personally, develop relationships with students and teachers prior to finalizing their formal admission paperwork. 

What are the admission fees? 
$150 Application Fee – This is a non-refundable fee payable when you complete the admission application. $400 Registration Fee – payable and due with all enrollment paperwork. 

Does a child/family have to be Catholic to attend Santa Cruz Catholic School? 
No.  Here at Santa Cruz Catholic School we welcome all qualified children.  There is a difference in tuition fees for a family not registered in a Catholic parish within the Diocese of Austin. 

When is school in session? 
Santa Cruz Catholic School typically follows the calendar of Hays Consolidated Independent School District with a few minor exceptions.  Typically the start date is mid-August.

What hours are the children at school? 
Our school day runs from 7:45AM-3:15PM.   

Does Santa Cruz Catholic School have an after school program? 
Yes, our school has classrooms dedicated for this service.  Children are separated by age and grade level.  In our after s chool program , children begin with an afternoon prayer, snack time and proceed with completing all homework prior to social time and/or play time. Our after school program is open from 3:30--6:00 PM, Monday – Friday. In the event of school half days, our after school program is available.

How early can I drop off my child at school? 
Children can be dropped off as early as 7:15 am each day without incurring additional charges.