Important Dates
Events Sep 24, 2026
Early Dismissal
Events Sep 25, 2026
No School "St. Mary's County Fair"
Events Sep 28, 2026
No School Professional Day
Events Oct 30, 2026
1st Quarter Ends
Events Nov 04, 2026
RE - Take Picture Day
Events Nov 09, 2026 - Nov 13, 2026
BOOK FAIR
Events Nov 12, 2026 - Nov 13, 2026
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Events Nov 19, 2026
Grandparents Day "Save the Date"
Events Nov 25, 2026 - Nov 27, 2026
Thanksgiving Break
Events Dec 23, 2026 - Jan 04, 2027
Christmas Vacation
Events Jan 31, 2027 - Feb 06, 2027
Catholic Schools Week
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Tuition & Fees

Mother Catherine Academy accepts all children, regardless of religious affiliation.  There is no difference is the tuition rates based on religious affiliation.  MCA strives to stay competitive with tuition rates and to ensure that all families that want a Catholic education are able to get a Catholic education.

There are three categories of tuition: families with a single student, families with two students, and families with three or more students (family tuition).

The Registration Fee is $100.00 for each returning student until March 2, 2026 then $150.00 and $150.00 for any new students and is non-refundable.

The Book and Technology fee is $350.00 per student in grades K-8 and $275.00 per student in Pre-K.  This fee is also non-refundable.

Enrollment/registration and tuition payments are made through TADS.  TADS charges a $50.00 late fee for any balance of $50.00 or more that becomes over five (5) days past due.  Payments returned from the bank will also incur a $50.00 fee.

For any type of payment made to the school; checks that are returned for insufficient funds will incur a $25.00 fee to be paid to the school within five (5) business days.  In addition, check writing privileges may be suspended or revoked.

Payment plans are available for tuition payments through the TADS system.  Contact the school for more information on payment plans.

Tuition rates for new families 2026-2027 school year

  • Single Student Tuition - $7,124 per year

  • Family Total Two Students Tuition - $12,467 per year

  • Family Total Three or More Tuition - MULTI CHILD SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE CONTACT THE SCHOOL

 

 

 

 

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38833 Chaptico Road
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Main Office Phone: 301-884-3165
Office Fax: 301-472-4469
E-mail: secretary@mothercatherine.org
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