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St. Monica stays in touch with parents in a variety of ways:
8th Grade Information:
8th Grade Important Dates
8th Grade Parent Night PDF
Guidelines for High School Interviews
Interview Sign Up
7th Grade Information:
7th Grade Parent Night PDF
Regular and prompt attendance is an essential component of the success of your child’s school learning experience. Absences must be reported by email at attendance@stmonicaschool.org on or before 8:45 am that day.
COVID Information
FACTS School Management Software gives you, the busy parent, an opportunity to get more involved in your child’s academic progress and future success – all via the Internet!
FACTS Family Portal is a private and secure parents’ portal that will allow parents to view academic information specific to their children while protecting their children’s information from others. You may view your child’s grades, attendance, homework, as well as other useful school information. You can also communicate with teachers and other school staff online whenever necessary. All you need is an Internet-capable computer.
Here’s how to access FACTS Family Portal:
If you have any issues setting up your login, contact familyinfo@stmonicaschool.org.
Pre-K3 Early Arrival
Early Arrival Times*:
Pre-K3: 7:00-7:30 AM Students must be walked into the Family Center Double Doors (facing Midway)
*Parents must park their car to walk their child into the building.
Pre-K4-8th Early Arrival
Early Arrival Times*:
Pre-K4-8th: 7:00-7:30 AM
*Students will wait in the cafeteria until they are dismissed to go to classrooms.
Morning Carpool (Pre-K3)
Morning Carpool Map
Use the Midway Road Entrance
Form One Line (stay to the left)
Pull Up to Double Doors (facing Midway)
Arrival Times:
Pre-K3: 7:30-7:50 AM Midway parking lot
Morning Carpool (Pre-K4- 8th):
Morning Carpool Map
Arrival Times:
Pre-K4-DK: ONLY Use the Walnut Hill Lane Entrance
Grades K- 8th: Use the Walnut Hill Lane or Midway Entrance
Pre-K4-8th: 7:30-7:50 AM
Children should be in their classroom before 7:50 AM. Tardies for K-8 will be issued starting at 7:50 AM
Afternoon Carpool (Pre-K3, Pre-K4, & DK)
Afternoon Carpool Map
Use the Midway Road Entrance
Form One Line (stay to the left)
Pull Up to Double Doors (facing Midway)
Regular Dismissal Times:
Pre-K: 2:45 PM Midway parking lot (DK dismisses with PK)
Early Dismissal Times:
Pre-K: 11:45 AM Midway parking lot (DK dismisses with PK)
Afternoon Carpool (K-8th):
Afternoon Carpool Map
Last Name A-L (use the Midway entrance, form 2 lines, & should be in the line closest to the school)
Last Name M-Z (use the Midway entrance, form 2 lines, & should be in the line closest to the football field)
Early Dismissal Times*:
K-4: 12:05 PM
5-8: 12:25 PM
Regular Dismissal Times*:
K-4: 3:05 PM
5-8: 3:25 PM
*K-8th Siblings will dismiss at the specified time for their oldest sibling.
K-8 Walkers
A walker form must be submitted if you would like your child to be a walker. This includes students who do not normally walk but are going home with a student that is a walker. Students will only be dismissed as walkers after the walker form has been submitted. Please email Catherine Hull if you have any questions.
Walker Form
Family School Handbook: Handbook 2023-2024
St. Monica Catholic School generally follows the Dallas ISD plan for inclement weather closures. Please refer to your local radio and television news for reports of a possible school closing or delayed opening times. A message will be sent to every family member & faculty & staff member registered in FACTS.
PRE-K:
Drop off 7:30 – 7:50 AM / Dismissal @ 2:45 PM
K-8th Grade:
K-8th 7:00 - 7:50 AM using either the Walnut Hill entrance or Midway entrance (Morning Carpool Map). School begins at 7:50 AM sharp! Dismissal K–4th at 3:05 PM & 5th-8th at 3:25 PM (Afternoon Carpool Map)
After School Care: available until 6 pm
The majority of school supplies are purchased with your Enrollment Fee. There are a few ancillary items that will need to be purchased:
Would you like to recognize the excellence in our teachers and staff at St Monica Catholic School? The Teacher of the Month recognition program celebrates outstanding educators who embrace and incorporate St. Monica’s mission and philosophy and support the Diocese of Dallas’ Roadmap and Blueprint for Academic Excellence. In addition to meeting or exceeding
St. Monica’s basic core competencies, outstanding educator nominees should demonstrate excellence in one or more categories of excellence.
Please click here to nominate excellence in teachers and staff.
Nominations are due by the 15th of each month.
If you or your children are interested in becoming Catholic, please visit the St. Monica Catholic Church website for more information.
Please visit stmonicachurch.org for additional Youth Parish Activities.
SCHOOL YEAR OFFICE HOURS:
8am to 4pm (M - F)
St. Monica Catholic School
4140 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75229
P (214) 351-5688
F (214) 352-2608