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consecutive years receiving the Governor’s Award for Excellence in STEM Education
students average class size
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acceptance rate for Catholic high schools
consecutive years receiving the Governor’s Award for Excellence in STEM Education
students average class size
%
acceptance rate for Catholic high schools

What preschool programs do you offer?
There are three programs available:
- Early Learning Program – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8:15-10:45 AM or 11:45 AM -2:15 PM
- Pre-K Program (half day) – Monday through Friday from 8:15-11:00 AM or 11:30 AM-2:15 PM
- Pre-K Program (full day) – Monday through Friday from 8:15 AM-2:15 PM
- Jr. Kindergarten Program – Monday throughFriday from 8:15 AM to 2:15 PM
What are the requirements for admission?
Admission to the Saint Paschal Baylon Preschool is open to children who have turned 3, 4, or 5 years old by September 30 of the year of enrollment. Admission to Junior Kindergarten is open to children who will turn 5 by January 1 the year following admission. These children must have at least one year of preschool experience. A screening by the junior kindergarten teacher may also be required. All children entering the preschool classes must be toilet trained.
Is there priority for admissions?
Children will be considered for admission to Saint Paschal Baylon Preschool based on the following priorities:
- Siblings: Children who have siblings currently enrolled in our day school.
- Siblings: Children who have siblings currently enrolled in our preschool.
- Parishioners: Children of families who are registered and supporting parishioners of Saint Paschal Baylon Parish as determined by the Rectory (i.e. application date, regular contributions, etc.).
- Non-Parishioners: Children will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on the available space in the program of your child’s age level.
What is the registration process?
How can we learn more about the programs?
Prospective parents are encouraged to attend our Preschool Virtual Open House on January 28, 2021. Preschool teachers will share information about the different programs, and parents will have the opportunity to visit classrooms and ask questions.
What is the typical class size?
The average class size for the Early Learning program is 12 students, 21 students for Pre-K program, and 15 students for the Junior Kindergarten program. Two adults are in each room (a teacher and an aide).
What is the cost of tuition?
Tuition and fees are determined yearly by the Saint Paschal Baylon Finance Council. Tuition rates for the 2022-2023 school year for the four different programs are as follows:
- Early Learning Program – $1,890/ year ($100 application fee: non-refundable)
- Pre-K Program (half day) – $2,815/year ($125 application fee: non-refundable)
- Pre-K Program (full day) – $4,620/year ($125 application fee: non-refundable)
- Jr. Kindergarten Program – $4,940/year ($150 application fee: non-refundable)
How is tuition paid?
There are two payment options:
- Annual: Full payment due no later than the first day of school
- Monthly: 10 monthly payments through FACTS, a third-party source (call the school office for additional information). There is a $50 enrollment fee if you choose to pay tuition through the FACTS program.
Please note that a non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of registration.
What is the school’s curriculum?
What is the calendar for the year?
Do you have a before care program?
No, we do not offer a before care program for preschoolers.
Can I drop off my preschooler at the same time as my elementary (K-8) child?
Early Learners (3 year olds) and PreK full day students being dropped off in the horsheshoe can arrive at 8:10 a.m. or 11:40 a.m. (afternoon class). PreK half day and Junior Kindergarten can be dropped off at 8:05 a.m. by the side door along Blue Ribbon Way.
Do you have an extended day program?
We do not offer an Extended Day program for preschoolers at this time.
Is bus transportation available?
Bus transportation is NOT available. Please call your local school district’s transportation department for further questions.
Is SPB accredited?
Can we visit the school?
What is the application process?
We offer a “Sneak Peek” at the end of January for interested students in K-8. The Sneak Peek offers parents an opportunity for a school tour, a question and answer session, and light refreshments. In February, parents of interested students in grades 1-8 can schedule a meeting with the principal that will include a tour of the school and explanation of online enrollment. This typically lasts one hour. If you are interested in having your child shadow for the day, arrangements can be made for that day. Complete the online registration/enrollment process and submit a $225 per student application fee which is non-refundable. This fee is required for all students and is applied toward the technology program and playground supervision fees. Open registration is completed following priority registration for our current families.
What is your enrollment?
Our current enrollment is 358 students in Preschool through grade 8. We have 293 students in kindergarten through grade 8.
What is a typical class size?
The average class size is 17 students in grades K-8 with two classes per grade level.
What is the school’s curriculum?
The school’s curriculum is based on the curriculum of the Diocese of Cleveland. The curriculum for the Diocese of Cleveland flows from the philosophy and goals of Catholic education, infuses the Social Justice Teachings of the Church, the Rights of Children, Catholic faith and values, and are aligned with the Ohio Learning Standards. The Diocesan curriculum is approved by the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association and by the Ohio Department of Education.
What are the school hours?
What is the cost of tuition?
Tuition for the 2022-2023 school year for parishioners is $5,145 for kindergarten through eighth grades with a $225 non-refundable application fee. Tuition for non-parishioners is $6,905 with a $225 non-refundable application fee.
How is tuition paid?
There are three tuition plans available:
- Plan A–pay full tuition by July 1
- Plan B–pay half tuition in July and half in January
- Plan C–10 monthly payments, August through May, paid through FACTS Tuition Management. There is a $50 enrollment fee if you choose to pay tuition through the FACTS program.
Is financial aid available?
Financial aid is available by applying through FACTS, a new program being offered by the Diocese of Cleveland. Saint Paschal Baylon uses the G.I.F.T.S. (Giving is Fundamental to Success) program to further assist some families who apply for diocesan aid.
Where do we purchase school uniforms?
Do you have an Extended Day program?
Yes, we offer an Extended Day program. Our Extended Day program hours are 2:30 – 6:00 p.m. The cost is $6.00 per hour, per child, $11.00 per hour for two children, or $15.00 per hour for three children. The enrollment fee for the Extended Day program is $45.00.
Is there a hot lunch program?
We have a hot lunch program available to students each school day through Mayfield Food/Nutrition Services. Lunches are prepared on site in our kitchen. The cost of lunch is $3.25. Milk is also available to our students at a cost of $45.00 for the year.
Is bus transportation available?
For the 2022-2023 school year, bus transportation is available for students who live in the Mayfield, South Euclid-Lyndhurst, Richmond Heights, and Willoughby-Eastlake school districts. Please contact your school district’s transportation department for specific areas covered.
How is technology integrated at SPB?
Technology is integrated throughout the school. Our school campus is wireless, and each classroom is equipped with a SMART Board or ActivPanel. We have a 1:1 Chromebook program for our fifth through eighth grade students with each student assigned a Chromebook to use both at home and at school. We also have four carts of Chromebooks, and eight carts of iPads available for students in kindergarten through fourth grade to use. We know that technology evolves at a rapid pace, and our mission is to stay current and prepare our students with 21st century skills.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
Students have the opportunity to participate in various sports through CYO (Catholic Youth Organization), including tackle football, flag football, soccer, volleyball, cross country, basketball, baseball, softball, and track. Academic extracurricular activities include Student Council, Power of the Pen, STEM Club, Science Olympiad, Science Fair, Mad Science, X-STREAM Games, GCCTM Math Competition, Catholic Math League, Brain Brawl, Geography Bee, Spelling Bee, Instrumental Music, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Safety Patrol, and Girls on the Run.
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Where do SPB students go to high school?