Spokane Catholic Schools: Now Enrolling for 2024-2025, FAQ
As the gloomy days of winter shift to the bright days of spring, the Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Spokane are already preparing for the next school year this fall.
The Diocese of Spokane’s Catholic Schools imitates the warm and intimate atmosphere of the family home. We will prepare your child to be a global citizen by fostering the love for wisdom and truth and integrating faith, culture, and life into their daily lessons. Our education framework aims to develop every child’s intellectual, physical, psychological, moral, and religious abilities. Catholic schools are part of the life of the Church and an integral part of your child’s preparation to fulfill their destiny of being disciples of Jesus Christ.
Throughout Eastern Washington, there are 13 parish-based primary and middle schools and 4 Catholic high schools. Nine of the parochial schools and two of the high schools are located in the Spokane metro area. All Catholic schools in the diocese are now open for enrollment for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. For those new to Eastern Washington or considering transferring students to Catholic eduction, many frequently asked questions often percolate to the surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can students who are not Catholic attend Catholic schools?
Our Catholic schools welcome students and families of all faith traditions. School ministry is recognized as part of the Catholic Church’s overall evangelizing mission, and we open our doors to all families seeking an authentic Catholic education, regardless of their particular affiliation.
Will my child be welcome in a Catholic school?
Yes! Our Catholic schools celebrate the diversity and dignity of the human person. A Catholic school is a tight-knit community with a place for everyone because Jesus never denies the Gospel to anyone.
Are scholarships or financial aid available?
The Nazareth Guild seeks full enrollment for all schools, especially those serving the underserved and under-resourced, by offering tuition assistance grants to students who cannot afford the total cost of tuition. Nazareth Guild seeks to support the Catholic schools in eastern Washington in their efforts to offer an excellent academic education based on the Catholic tradition.
Do Catholic schools accept students with special needs?
Our schools prioritize inclusive education, providing tailored support and a compassionate environment where special needs students can thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.
Do Catholic schools support gifted students?
The Catholic Diocese of Spokane schools offer a blend of rigorous academics and moral education, providing an ideal environment for nurturing gifted students' intellectual and spiritual development with personalized attention and smaller class sizes.
Do Catholic schools provide a safe and secure environment?
Our Catholic schools ensure students' safety through various measures, including implementing security protocols, conducting regular safety drills, providing supervision during school hours, promoting a positive and respectful school culture, fostering open communication between students, staff, and parents, and collaborating with local law enforcement agencies when necessary.
All diocesan and school faculty, staff and volunteers must complete an annual Safe Environment Training through the VIRTUS Program.
Do you offer nursery, preschool, and extended day programs?
Yes! Many of our schools have Educare programs that will care for children as little as six weeks, preschool-aged children, and before and after-school childcare.
What is expected of Catholic school parents?
We believe that parents are the primary formators of their children. In light of that, we hope that parents will foster just as much (and more) of their children's human, intellectual, and spiritual formation at home as they experience in our schools.
