Our school is composed of 3 levels, and is well organized between preschool (all on the first level), primary (on first and second levels), Intermediate (on 2nd and 3rd levels) and Middle School entirely on the 3rd floor.

After you view the virtual tour, please review the Q&A section below for any questions we might have anticipated.

When you are ready to visit, please call us and ask for Andrea...

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q: What are the Class sizes and how are they structured?
A:
AM/PM Montessori has a 1 to 8 teacher/student ratio. Program offers choices of: 5 day A.M. or 2 day PM (Monday, Tuesday) or 3 day PM (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). Children must be 3 years of age by August 31st. AM hours are 8:30 to 11:00. PM hours are 12:30-3:00.
All Day Montessori has a 1 to 10 teacher/student ratio. Children must be 3 years of age by March 1st. Hours are 8:30am to 3:00pm. (Please note that after school care is for children age 4 by August 31st.)
All Day Kindergarten has a 1 to 24 teacher/student ratio. Children must be 5 years of age by August 31st. Hours are 8:30am to 3:00pm. There are 2 certified teachers, and 1 full time teacher assistant and 1 part time teacher assistant.
Grades 1 & 2 have 26 students maximum. Hours are 8:30am-3:00pm.
Grades 3-8 have 28 students maximum. Hours are 8:30am-3:00pm.

Q: What is the % of Catholics and how is Religion practiced in school?
A: 78% of our students are Catholic; Daily prayer is used in all classes along with the flag salute; Monday morning prayer service is lead by our Pastor each week; All school Mass is held at the Church every Thursday (K-8) and on holy days of obligation.

Q: What additional courses are offered?
A: All Day Pre-K, All Day Kindergarten, and grades 1 through 6 receive Music, Art, Computer, Library, and PE.
Grade 4 through 6 receive Spanish
Grade 4 through 8 receive Band (optional and additional fees).
Grade 7&8 electives are Spanish, Art, Claymation, Music, Computers, PE, Yearbook, Classic Cinema, Math lab, Musical Ensemble, and Drama.

Q: How are the teachers/school credentialed?
A: All teachers grades K through 8 are state certified.
Pre-K teachers are Montessori certified.
St. Patrick Catholic School is accredited.
NAAS- National Association of Accredited Schools

Q: Can you give me more student population information?
A: Average student enrollment is 460 per year. The Ethnicities are: 4% Black, 6% Asian, 1% American Indian, 6% Hispanic, 1% Pacific Islander, 82 % White; 51% are Female while 49 % are Male. Most students come from the following cities: Edgewood, Federal Way, Fife, Fircrest, Fort Lewis, Fox Island, Gig Harbor, Graham, Lakewood, Milton, McChord, Olalla, Puyallup, Ruston, Steilacoom, Tacoma, University Place, and Yelm.

Q: What are the Enrollment Dates?
A: Returning Families, February 25th
Open Enrollment, March 15th
Registration is $225

Q: What programs are offered for before and/or after school care?
A: Our "Extended Care" program requires that students be at least 4 years of age by August 31st.
Registration is $55.
Drop In Rate is $7/hr.
AM only (6:30 - 8:15) Cost is $200/month.
PM only (3:00 - 6:00) Cost is $225/month.
Both AM and PM cost $380/month.
Space is limited so sign up early. (Rates are subject to change)