REGISTRATION/OPEN ENROLLMENT

2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR

(Several grade levels are now waitlisted - please email the school for availability.)

FACTS Payment Plans and Grant & Aid Financial Aid Application
(Creating a FACTS account and selecting a payment plan is required to enroll with St. Cecilia School.)

  Sycamore Enrollment Application (Grades PK-8)

  Tuition Agreement & Payment Selection Form (2025-26)

  Diocesan Cumulative File Form (Kindergarten and New Student ONLY)

CHECKLIST TO ENROLL:

     _____ Sycamore Application  (School ID 3298)
     _____ FACTS Account (Select Payment Plan)
     _____ Registration Check ($100/student)
     _____ Tuition Agreement Form
     _____ Diocesan Cumulative Form
     _____ Copy of legal Birth Certificate
     _____ Copy of Social Security Card
     _____ Preventative Health Care Examination Form
     _____ Current Kentucky Certificate of Immunization
     _____ Copy of Baptismal Certificate 

*To inquire about becoming a parishioner with St. Cecilia parish, please visit our parish website.

   Active Parishioner Policy

Tuition Rates and Fees:  2024-25

The tuition rates for the 2024-25 school year have been approved by the St. Cecilia Parish Finance Council. Tuition rates and school fees are listed below.  St. Cecilia School recommends a monthly payment plan, although we are willing to take payment in full. Monthly payments would begin in July 2024 and end in June 2025. This must be setup with FACTS for automatic withdrawal.

All tuition payments and fees are nonrefundable.

Each family must complete a Tuition Payment Agreement Form to set up the tuition payments. This form may be returned with the required printed forms from the online registration process. If you have any questions, please contact the school office at (859) 363-4314.

Tuition Rates for 2024-25 School Year 

(Fees not included/listed separately)

K-8 Registration Fee (per child): $350        ($100 [per child] is due at time of registration)

Preschool Registration Fee (per child): $100

Daycare Registration Fee (per child): $25

Aftercare Registration Fee (per child): $25

*Active Parishioner rates are reciprocal for St. Barbara, St. Matthew, St. Patrick and All Saints Parishes.  Must be an Active Parishioner by May 1st in order to receive Active Parishioner rates.

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Q.  What applications need to be completed in order to start the registration process?
A.  Sycamore Application (https://sycamore.school/family/admissions/register)
     FACTS Account & Payment Plan set up:  (https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3WHNB)
     Registration Fee - $100/per student (checks made payable to St. Cecilia School)
     (late fees will apply after May 1st)

Q.  What documentation do I need to provide when registering my child in school?
A.  Each student must have on file:
     - Diocesan Cumulative Form 
     - Tuition Agreement Form
     - Copy of legal Birth Certificate
     - Copy of Social Security Card
     - Preventative Health Care Examination Form
     - Current Kentucky Certificate of Immunization
     - Copy of Baptismal Certificate (if applicable)

Q. What immunizations are required?
A.  For information on the Kentucky Immunization Program, call (502) 564-4478 or visit the Immunization Program webpage.

Q. How do I prove my child was immunized?
A. A current immunization certificate must be on file at the school within two weeks of the child's enrollment.

Q. Where can I get copies of the required health forms?
A. The health forms are available on the Immunization Program webpage or you may obtain them from your child's doctor.

Q.  What are the age requirements?
A.  Age for Admission (Diocese of Covington – Department of Catholic Schools) Children who turn 5 years old no later than August 31st of the current year, following the opening of school may enroll in kindergarten. Children who turn 6 years of age no later than August 31st of the current year following the opening of school may enroll in first grade. Exceptions for early entry into kindergarten or first grade may be considered for students who turn 5 years of age (kindergarten) or 6 years of age (first grade) on/or between September 1st and October 1st who meet the early entrance criteria.

Early Entrance Criteria

1. Verification of date of birth
2. Written request by the parent or guardian for early entry submitted to the school principal by June 1st before the requested entrance date.
3. Successful completion of a Diocesan-approved standardized test.
4. Available space at the receiving school.
5. Best interest of the child.

Q.  What is required if I want to transfer my child to St. Cecilia School?
A.  In addition to the “Requirements for Registration and Admittance” above, any family that would like to transfer their child to St. Cecilia School during the school year must meet with the Principal and/or Pastor prior to registering. All families transferring children to or from St. Cecilia must be up-to-date with their tuition, fees, and cafeteria account balances.