Admissions

Welcome Message

More than school for students in preschool through eighth grade

Dear Future St. Cecilia Catholic School Family:

Welcome to our school! We are honored that you are considering St. Cecilia Catholic School. From the moment you enter our school I hope you find it to be a warm and welcoming place for your family.

Included in the application materials, you will find the Top Six Benefits of a St. Cecilia Education along with an application form. I encourage all families to schedule a tour with our Admissions Coordinator and get a glimpse of our More Than School experience. Completed applications and accompanying documents should be submitted to our Front Office. If you need assistance in completing any of the forms, please feel free to contact the school for help.

As you spend time at St. Cecilia Catholic School you will notice that we welcome God into our daily curriculum, we partner with parents, we enhance every child’s learning through technology, and we work as a team. If you need additional information, I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you and discuss further the advantages of enrolling your child at St. Cecilia Catholic School.

Yours in Christ,
Mrs. Mary Alvarado
Principal

Application Materials

St. Cecilia Catholic School, in the Diocese of Orange, mindful of its mission to be a witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students of any race, color, and national origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

St. Cecilia Catholic School, in the Diocese of Orange, does not discriminate on the basis of race, handicap, color, or national origin in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-related programs.

Full-Time K4 through Eighth Grade 2024-2025

  • MTThF 7:45am – 3:00pm
  • W 9:15am – 3:00pm

Preschool Programs
Students must be 3 years old by September 1st, and fully potty-trained to be eligible for Preschool.

Full-Time Preschool 2024-2025

  • MTThF 7:45am – 3:00pm
  • W 9:15am – 3:00pm

Part-Time Preschool 2024-2025

  • MTThF 7:45am – 12:00pm
  • W 9:15am – 12:00pm

Extended Care

Morning and Afternoon Extended Care is offered for students in K4 through 8th Grade. Morning Extended Care opens at 7:00am, all 180 days of the school year. Afternoon Extended Care is available until 6:00pm for 178 days of the school year. There is no afternoon Extended Care available on the last two days of school in June.

The Extended Care registration form can be accessed below.

Files: Extended Care 2023-2024.pdf

Tuition & Fees

St. Cecilia School is a tuition-based private Catholic school in the Diocese of Orange.

Tuition is payable during a 10-month cycle from August to May. A tuition discount of 4% is available to families who pay the year in full during the month of August.

Files: 2024-2025 St. Cecilia School Tuition and Fees.pdf

Financial Assistance

Need-based tuition assistance is available. Online applications are through the FACTS Financial system in the spring for families currently enrolled at St. Cecilia School. For information regarding tuition assistance, please contact Mrs. Tina Pham at tpham@stceciliak8.org in the business office after March 15th.

International Students

We welcome International Student visitors through our I-20 and visiting student programs. Please email Mrs. Diana Anoc, danoc@stceciliak8.org​​​​​​​, for program details and eligibility.

School Tours

School tours are available by appointment. We look forward to sharing with you all that St. Cecilia School has to offer.

Please contact our Admissions Coordinator, Mrs. Diana Anoc, danoc@stceciliak8.org, to schedule your tour of St. Cecilia School.