WHY CHOOSE SMCS: FAITH & EXCELLENCE
Everything we do begins with faith and ends with excellence.
Each day, we help our students develop a strong foundation of faith, knowledge and service. Helping students see the value in a life of faith and service means they will carry these principles with them in their academic pursuits and throughout their lives.
Our rigorous and challenging curriculum is taught by top-notch faculty who use cutting-edge technology to ensure students are prepared to meet a progressive future. No matter the endeavor they choose to pursue, our students graduate with a strong work ethic, a desire to achieve excellence, and a faith-filled heart to serve.
Admissions
All Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools admit students of any race, color, sex, religion, national and ethnic origin to all programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at these schools. A child must be five years of age on or before August 31st of the year in which the child is presented for enrollment, as verified by a birth certificate. If a child has been attending school in another state in accordance with the laws and regulations of school authorities of such state before becoming
a resident of North Carolina, the child is eligible for enrollment in school regardless of whether he/she has passed the fifth anniversary of birth by October 16. For more information please refer your questions to the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools (MACS) office at 704-370-3273. The MACS office is located at 1123 South Church Street, Charlotte, NC. For an application and admissions timeline, please click here.
St. Mark is an inclusive, welcoming, co-educational community for students and families of all faiths and religions. St. Mark does not discriminate and admits students of any race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin.
St. Mark belongs to the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools (MACS) system. MACS is a school system of nine Catholic schools in the Greater Charlotte area. Admissions for St. Mark are handled by the MACS Office and applications can be completed online. For more information on the application process, visit the MACS website or contact the MACS Director of Admissions at 704.370.3273.
Tuition rates vary based on grade level and program. All MACS tuition rates and fees are posted on the MACS website.
Students must provide proof of immunization and be in compliance with North Carolina immunization requirements within 30 days of starting school. Kindergarten and new students in grades 1-5 must provide proof of physical examination (completed no more than 12 months prior to anticipated date of school entry.) An additional physical is required for students upon entering 6th grade.
Admissions Process
Request A Private Tour
Thank you for your interest in joining the Charlotte Catholic family! At this time, private tours are by appointment only. Please contact the school at 704-766-5000 to schedule a time to visit St. Mark. Visitors will be asked to adhere to our own safety protocols and guidelines from the CDC during the school visit.
Complete An Application
Visit the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools (MACS) website to complete an online application, and learn more about application guidelines, tuition assistance, transportation, summer camp, and more.
Financial Aid
Tuition assistance is available for qualified families who apply. A tuition assistance plan exists for participating families with identified financial needs. The funds are reserved for tuition and capital fees only and do not include bus, activity or graduation fees. There is a separate application form that is available on the MACS website, at the MACS office and at the St. Mark office. A student must be accepted and registered in order to receive tuition assistance results. Grants do not cover the entire tuition cost. Not all families who apply for tuition assistance qualify.
For more information visit MACS Financial Aid
