
Admissions
Begin Your Journey with School of the Madeleine
Mission Statement
Students at School of the Madeleine learn and practice their Roman Catholic faith, discover their strengths, and grow in mind, body, and spirit.
The School of the Madeleine community:
Encourages faith, respect, love, and service in our school, parish, local, and world communities
Creates a learning experience focused on success
Supports a healthy lifestyle
Promotes Christ-centered decision making
“Our love is not to be just words or mere talk, but something real and active.” – 1 John 3:18

Statement of Philosophy
Every Child Is a Gift — We Help Them Shine
Each student at School of the Madeleine is a unique creation of God, actively involved in the growth of his or her own mind, body, and spirit.
The administration, teachers, staff, and parents as the primary educators, are committed to the development of each child by providing loving support, inspiration, and quality instruction.
Our faith community promotes Roman Catholic values, traditions, worship, and service throughout our school, parish, local, and world communities.
Policy of Non-Discrimination
A Community Rooted in Respect and Justice
School of the Madeleine, in the Diocese of San Diego and as part of St. Mary Magdalene Parish, mindful of its mission to be witnesses to the love of Christ for all, admit students of any race, color, and national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
School of the Madeleine, in the Diocese of San Diego and as part of St. Mary Magdalene Parish, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin, age, sex or disability in the administration of educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs.

“We are truly grateful to the entire Madeleine faculty for nurturing our daughters both academically and spiritually. Their kind and exceptional instruction inspired our girls to reach for the stars! We hope Madeleine continues its commitment to fostering spiritual and intellectual growth, while providing loving support and excellent academic guidance. Madeleine is truly making a difference!”
Michon Hine
Parent of Alumni

Schoolwide Learning Expectations
Educational Path at School of the Madeleine
Lives Faithfully by:
Developing a personal relationship with God
Modeling Christian values
Honoring creation
Participating in Catholic liturgies, sacraments, and prayers
Understanding Catholic tradition, doctrine, and scripture
Learns Responsibly by:
Developing critical thinking skills
Listening actively and expressing ideas clearly
Striving to achieve personal goals
Demonstrating knowledge in all subjects
Utilizing technology ethically and effectively
Leads Respectfully by:
Demonstrating tolerance, respect, and compassion towards others
Respecting all life
Taking responsibility for his/her actions
Understanding the importance of current events and global issues
Working for social justice
Preschool Application Packet
Start Your Preschool Journey with Us
Our preschool programs build a strong foundation through interactive learning in language arts, math, science, fine arts, communication, problem solving, and Catholic faith. The 3-year-old program focuses on early literacy and social-emotional development, while the 4-year-old and Junior Kindergarten programs prepare children with confidence for their next stage of learning. Children must be 3 or 4 years old by September 1 of the school year and fully potty trained prior to enrollment.
Download the Application Packet
Download the Application Packet
K-7 APPLICATION PACKET
Planting Seeds of Learning – K-7 Application
Applications for K–7 enrollment will be available starting November 1. The application packet includes registration details and the current year’s tuition scale. Please note that tuition rates for the upcoming school year will be finalized after budget planning and released in the spring.
Kindergarten applicants who apply before February will be scheduled for a Kindergarten Developmental Observation Assessment. Applicants for grades 1–7 will be scheduled for a student assessment as space becomes available. New students are not ordinarily accepted into 8th grade. A brief pre-admission interview with parents will be scheduled at the time of the student’s assessment.
All applications are held until space becomes available or until registration closes in the fall. For more details, please refer to the “Registration Information” section in the application packet.

“Every child brings their own light into the classroom. My role is to help that light grow brighter through faith, learning, and love.”

Caroline Kelley
1B (Elementary Grades)
OUR ACCREDITATIONS
Officially Recognized. Sincerely Devoted


TUITION & FEES
Planting Seeds of Learning – K-8 Application
Monthly
Annually
2 Half Days/Week
Morning – Tues/Thurs 8:00AM-11:30AM
$350.00
$3,500.00
3 Half Days/Week
Morning – Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00AM-11:30AM
$400.00
$4,000.00
5 Half Days/Week
Morning – Mon-Fri 8:00AM-11:30AM
$560.00
$5,600.00
2 Full Days/Week
(AM Curriculum/PM Rest Time)
Tues/Thurs 8:00AM-4:00PM
$550.00
$5,500.00
2 Full Days/Week
(4 yrs only AM Curriculum/PM Curriculum)
Tues/Thurs 8:00AM-4:00PM
$650.00
$6,500.00
3 Full Days/Week
(AM Curriculum/PM Rest Time)
Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM
$700.00
$7,000.00
3 Full Days/Week
(4 yrs only AM Curriculum/PM Curriculum)
Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM
$800.00
$8,000.00
5 Full Days/Week
(AM Curriculum/PM Rest Time)
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM
$980.00
$9,800.00
5 Full Days/Week
(4 yrs only AM Curriculum/PM Curriculum)
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM
$1080.00
$10,800.00
Monthly
Annually
Catholic
With 1 child in school
$710.00
$7,100.00
Catholic
With 2 children in school
$1,360
$13,600.00
Catholic
With 3 children in school
$1,950.00
$19,500.00
Catholic
With 4 children in school
$2,320.00
$23,200.00
Non-Catholic
With 1 child in school
$830.00
$8,300.00
Non-Catholic
With 2 children in school
$1,600.00
$16,000.00
Non-Catholic
With 3 children in school
$2,310.00
$23,100.00
Non-Catholic
With 4 children in school
$2,800.00
$28,000.00
Monthly
Annually
Catholic
With 1 child in school
$710.00
$7,100.00
Catholic
With 2 children in school
$1,360
$13,600.00
Catholic
With 3 children in school
$1,950.00
$19,500.00
Catholic
With 4 children in school
$2,320.00
$23,200.00
Non-Catholic
With 1 child in school
$830.00
$8,300.00
Non-Catholic
With 2 children in school
$1,600.00
$16,000.00
Non-Catholic
With 3 children in school
$2,310.00
$23,100.00
Non-Catholic
With 4 children in school
$2,800.00
$28,000.00
Monthly
Annually
Catholic
With 1 child in school
$710.00
$7,100.00
Catholic
With 2 children in school
$1,360
$13,600.00
Catholic
With 3 children in school
$1,950.00
$19,500.00
Catholic
With 4 children in school
$2,320.00
$23,200.00
Non-Catholic
With 1 child in school
$830.00
$8,300.00
Non-Catholic
With 2 children in school
$1,600.00
$16,000.00
Non-Catholic
With 3 children in school
$2,310.00
$23,100.00
Non-Catholic
With 4 children in school
$2,800.00
$28,000.00
Monthly
Annually
Catholic
With 1 child in school
$710.00
$7,100.00
Catholic
With 2 children in school
$1,360
$13,600.00
Catholic
With 3 children in school
$1,950.00
$19,500.00
Catholic
With 4 children in school
$2,320.00
$23,200.00
Non-Catholic
With 1 child in school
$830.00
$8,300.00
Non-Catholic
With 2 children in school
$1,600.00
$16,000.00
Non-Catholic
With 3 children in school
$2,310.00
$23,100.00
Non-Catholic
With 4 children in school
$2,800.00
$28,000.00
Monthly
Annually
Catholic
With 1 child in school
$710.00
$7,100.00
Catholic
With 2 children in school
$1,360
$13,600.00
Catholic
With 3 children in school
$1,950.00
$19,500.00
Catholic
With 4 children in school
$2,320.00
$23,200.00
Non-Catholic
With 1 child in school
$830.00
$8,300.00
Non-Catholic
With 2 children in school
$1,600.00
$16,000.00
Non-Catholic
With 3 children in school
$2,310.00
$23,100.00
Non-Catholic
With 4 children in school
$2,800.00
$28,000.00
Monthly
Annually
Catholic
With 1 child in school
$710.00
$7,100.00
Catholic
With 2 children in school
$1,360
$13,600.00
Catholic
With 3 children in school
$1,950.00
$19,500.00
Catholic
With 4 children in school
$2,320.00
$23,200.00
Non-Catholic
With 1 child in school
$830.00
$8,300.00
Non-Catholic
With 2 children in school
$1,600.00
$16,000.00
Non-Catholic
With 3 children in school
$2,310.00
$23,100.00
Non-Catholic
With 4 children in school
$2,800.00
$28,000.00
Monthly
Annually
Catholic
With 1 child in school
$710.00
$7,100.00
Catholic
With 2 children in school
$1,360
$13,600.00
Catholic
With 3 children in school
$1,950.00
$19,500.00
Catholic
With 4 children in school
$2,320.00
$23,200.00
Non-Catholic
With 1 child in school
$830.00
$8,300.00
Non-Catholic
With 2 children in school
$1,600.00
$16,000.00
Non-Catholic
With 3 children in school
$2,310.00
$23,100.00
Non-Catholic
With 4 children in school
$2,800.00
$28,000.00
Monthly
Annually
Catholic
With 1 child in school
$710.00
$7,100.00
Catholic
With 2 children in school
$1,360
$13,600.00
Catholic
With 3 children in school
$1,950.00
$19,500.00
Catholic
With 4 children in school
$2,320.00
$23,200.00
Non-Catholic
With 1 child in school
$830.00
$8,300.00
Non-Catholic
With 2 children in school
$1,600.00
$16,000.00
Non-Catholic
With 3 children in school
$2,310.00
$23,100.00
Non-Catholic
With 4 children in school
$2,800.00
$28,000.00
Open House Flyers
Open House Events
We invite prospective parents and guardians to visit our campus during one of our upcoming Open House events. This is a unique opportunity to observe a regular school day and get a firsthand look at the learning environment and community that make our school special.


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Reserve Your Spot At Our Next Open House
