How to Apply
Welcome to Mater Christi School
We are so happy you would like to learn more about Mater Christi School. Mater Christi School has been a part of this community since the Sisters of Mercy opened a school at this location in 1886. More than a century later, Mater Christi continues the tradition of education as a private, Catholic school, sponsored by the Mercy Education of the Americas (MESA), and offers education from preschool through grade 8.
Mater Christi provides a values-based education, with high academic standards and a rigorous curriculum that offers robust math and science instruction along with French, Social Studies, Technology, Religion, and separate classes in English grammar and literature in the middle school.
The core values of the school are rooted in the Catholic faith, and transcend all religions. The six Core values are: Spiritual Growth and Development, Personal and Educational Excellence, Concern for Human Dignity, Global Vision and Responsibility, Compassion and Service, Collaboration.
Mater Christi School welcomes all faiths; currently 50% of the students come from diverse, non-Catholic backgrounds.
Remote Admissions
We have transitioned to a hybrid remote admissions process for entry in Fall 2020. Please contact Melissa Senesac for more information at msenesac@materchristischool.net or fill out a Request Information form.
Enrollment Timeline
We are currently accepting applications for all grades, preschool through grade 8, for the academic year 2020-2021. Space is limited in some grades, so if you are interested, please apply soon.
Application Process
Please contact Melissa Senesac to coordinate a hybrid admissions process which may include some of the following steps, based on the health and safety of all participants.
Tour
The first step in the admissions process is attending an open house or requesting a personal tour of our campus, conveniently located adjacent to UVM and the UVM Medical Center. Tours can be arranged on school days, and may include your child, if you wish. Please contact Melissa Senesac to arrange a tour. Parking is available.
Shadow Day
As part of the application process, we offer a Shadow Day for your student, during which s/he will experience a school day at Mater Christi School. During the Shadow Day, your child will be assessed by our Director of Student Support Services to determine grade readiness.
As part of the process, parents will have the opportunity to meet with the Head of School and other members of the administration.
Acceptance
When notified of acceptance, new families will be sent a registration package.
The registration packet includes the following:
- Enrollment & Tuition Agreement
- Tuition Payment Policy
- After School Program Registration, if applicable
After School Program
Mater Christi School runs a popular After School Program. In order to accommodate all our families and maintain appropriate staffing, we ask that you register for the After School Program when you complete your school registration form. Changes in schedules can be accommodated as detailed in the registration form. Placement is on a first come first served basis.
Parent Referral Program
Mater Christi offers a benefit for current families. If you assist in recruiting a new family into grades preschool through grade 3, your family will receive a $1,000 tuition credit for the academic year of enrollment of the new family. If you assist in recruiting a new family into grades 4-8, your family will receive a $500 tuition credit for the academic year of enrollment of the new family. This offer does not include new or arriving families who receive tuition assistance. Please contact Melissa Senesac for information
Benefit Program for Partner Employers
Mater Christi offers a special benefit to students, faculty and employees of the following businesses and schools:
BioTek
Champlain College
Keller Williams
Keurig Green Mountain
MyWebGrocer
Nordic Soccer Club
Northwestern Medical Center
Saint Michael’s College
UVM and UVM Medical Center
Meet us
Melissa Senesac leads the admissions process and will be your primary contact as you learn about Mater Christi School. Mrs. Senesac is a parent of a Mater Christi School student and has worked at the school for five years. She is fluent in Spanish and is a citizen of both the US and Peru. She can be reached at 802-658-3992 or at msenesac@materchristischool.net.