Admissions Criteria

1. The primary purpose of our Catholic School is to work in conjunction with the parent to foster the teaching, doctrine, and practice of Catholicism. Parents must agree to accept the commitment and responsibility of actively providing these teachings and practices for their child outside the school.

2. Non-Catholic students are required to actively participate in religion classes, religious celebrations, and liturgies while attending St. Mark.

3. Students must have displayed successful academic growth and appropriate behavior in previous school experiences. Applicants must submit a copy of the most recent report card, a copy of the most recent standardized test results, and any recent evaluations/progress reports (as applicable). Admissions screening may apply.

4. A major factor in the success of our school is the support and loyalty of our students and parents. All students and their parents must jointly agree to abide by the following: Diocesan and Local School Policies, Administrative Policies and Regulations, School Rules, and Classroom Rules.

5. Students entering must meet the following age requirements:

-PK3: Child must be 3 on or before September 1st
-PK4: Child must be 4 on or before September 1st
-Transitional Kindergarten: Generally for children who turn 5 between May and October
-Kindergarten: Child must be 5 on or before September 1st
-1st Grade: Child must be 6 on or before September 1st

6. Order of Admission Priority

-Currently enrolled students in good standing
-Siblings of currently enrolled students
-Children of St. Mark Catholic School alumni
-Families(1) who qualify as Parishioner(2)
-Children relocating from an out-of-area Catholic school
-Non-parishioners
-Late applicants

7. Additional consideration factors:
-Students must have displayed successful academic growth and behavior.
-Acceptance of new students into grades 7 and 8 will be considered on an individual circumstantial basis.

8. According to the policy of the Diocese of Dallas, the school reserves the right to screen all students. The final decision for admission is the responsibility of the school's chief administrator or designee.

Notes:
(1) Family refers to parents and/or legal guardians.
 
(2) Parishioner Status 

For purposes of registration of new families, the term “Parishioner” refers to families who have officially registered in the Parish and fulfilled the parish contribution quota (as evidenced by payment receipts or statements) of a minimum $1,100 for the calendar year (prorated to either the date of parish registration or school acceptance letter, whichever is earlier), engaged in at least 1 activity of service within the parish/school, and participate in at least 25 Sunday Masses per year at St. Mark (also pro-rated). 
 
For purposes of re-registration of current families, the term “Parishioner” refers to families who have who have fulfilled the following requirements: official registration in St. Mark parish with a minumum offering (see Fee Schedule for current amount), engaged in at least 1 activity of service within the parish/school, and participate in at least 25 Sunday Masses per year at St. Mark. Please read the linked letter from Fr. Jason Cargo. 
 
Calendar year refers to January 1 through December 31.
 

The Catholic schools of the Diocese of Dallas admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school administered programs.

According to the policy of the Diocese of Dallas, the school reserves the right to screen all students. The final decision for admission is the responsibility of the school's chief administrator or designee.