Admissions Timeline
At St. Leo Catholic School, we take a personalized approach to our admissions process, much like we do in our classrooms. We encourage each prospective family to make a prayerful, well-informed decision about their child’s education and spiritual formation. The steps in our admissions process are designed to give families a meaningful opportunity to get to know our school, while allowing our admissions team to gain insight into each student and assess whether our programs align with their individual needs.
Your journey begins by reaching out to our admissions team. We also warmly invite you to experience our school in person through a campus visit and tour.
After your visit, we encourage you to start the application process.
Our Admissions Committee, made up of administrators and faculty, reviews applications throughout the year. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten acceptances are typically announced in February, while acceptances for other grades are made on a rolling basis. When we have more qualified applicants than available spots, we maintain a waitlist until openings arise.
Fall (September - November)
- September 1: Inquiry Opens
Begin accepting inquiries for the upcoming academic year. Interested families can complete the online inquiry form or contact the admissions office. - October 1: Tours begin
Families interested in applying for the upcoming academic year will be given a tour, have the opportunity to visit classrooms, and meet with teachers and the principal to discuss any questions they may have. - November 1: Applications Open
The admissions application for the upcoming school year becomes available online. Families should begin submitting the required documents, including transcripts, teacher recommendations, and standardized test scores (if applicable). Please click here for an application checklist. - Rolling: School Visits and Shadow Days
Prospective students are invited to schedule an hour to a half day shadow day (based on age) to experience life at the school.
Winter (December - February)
- February 1: NC Opportunity Scholarship Opens (K-8)
The Opportunity Scholarship program was created by the North Carolina General Assembly in 2013. Scholarships are awarded based on a family’s household income and can be used to pay the required tuition and fees to attend an eligible private school.
For full details go to: https://www.ncseaa.edu/k12/opportunity/ - February 28: Priority Application Deadline
Submit completed applications by this date for priority consideration. Students will be accepted according to these priorities. Applications received after this date will be considered on a rolling basis. - March 1 - 30: Admissions Testing
Prospective students take required admissions tests, such as entrance exams or readiness assessments, depending on grade level.
Spring (March - May):
- April 1: Admission Decision Notifications Begin
Families will receive admissions decisions via email or mail, including information on accepted, waitlisted, and declined applicants. - April 1: Financial Aid Applications available on FACTS
New families seeking financial aid from St. Leo Catholic School must complete and submit their applications via FACTS. Applications require a 2024 tax return to be considered. - April 15: Financial Aid Application Deadline
Families seeking financial aid must complete and submit their applications by this date to be considered for aid packages. Applications received after this deadline will be considered for a 2nd round of financial aid if additional funding is available. - April 1-30: Enrollment Contracts Due two weeks after acceptance notification
Accepted families must submit their signed enrollment contracts and deposit to secure their child’s place for the upcoming school year within 2 weeks of receiving notification of acceptance. - April: NC Opportunity Scholarship recipients notified
Families that applied for the NC Opportunity Scholarship will be notified in May. Awards must be accepted by the family in order to receive the funds. The Tuition Assistance Committee meets to review financial aid applicant data. NC Opportunity Scholarships are considered in the determination of tuition needs. - May: Financial Aid Notifications
Financial aid decisions will be sent to families who have applied for assistance. - Late Spring/ Early Summer: Welcome Event for New Families
Join us for a welcome event where new students and families can meet teachers, administrators, and classmates.
Summer (June - August):
- Immunization Records and Health Forms Due
Submit all required health forms, including immunization records, before the start of school. - Orientation Information Sent
Families receive information about new student orientation, back-to-school events, and important dates for the first day of school. - New Student Orientation
Attend a new student orientation to prepare for the first day of school and familiarize yourself with the campus and community.