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Why Saint Matthew School?

  • Small Class Sizes
  • Individualized Attention
  • Academic Excellence
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We believe that:

  • All children should have access to love, learning, and safety
  • Individual attention is an essential component to a student’s academic and spiritual success
  • Academic excellence is achieved through creative lessons and current technology
  • Religion and Faith are something to be lived every day, not just on Sunday
  • Prayer and Liturgical Celebration are the cornerstones of our students’ faith-journey
  • Communication and cooperation between home and school are the hallmarks of our small school community
  • Understanding and appreciation of diversity are central to peace and harmony
  • Guiding our students to become active and productive members of our parish and society is essential

Spirituality  

  • Express Christian beliefs, values, and convictions clearly.
  • Live by the teaching of Jesus Christ and beliefs of the Catholic Church.
  • Consider Christian virtues during the decision-making process.

Academically  

  • Mastery of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
  • Exhibit competency with mathematical computations and problem-solving
  • Understand and apply the principles of scientific inquiry and exploration.
  • Becoming lifelong learners through critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication.
  • Successfully and ethically utilize technology as a means for locating, analyzing, and presenting information.

Socially/Emotionally

  • Servants and leaders in their parish, community, and world.
  • Exemplify a positive sense of self and choose healthy lifestyles.
  • Demonstrate integrity, responsibility, and courtesy for themselves and others in our multicultural world.
  • Lifelong learners who seek to better themselves and remain knowledgeable about current events and new information.

Affording St. Matthew School  

Saint Matthew School has a 150 plus year long tradition of offering Christian faith-based education by working with families to find a tuition that fits their income and financial situation.  This is even before applying for financial aid.  No family will be turned away from our school due to cost.  We encourage anyone considering Saint Matthew School to reach out to us.  We will work with you so your child can receive the kind of education you want. Most families pay less than $280/Month for tuition.* 

The Education Office of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has partnered with Simple Tuition Solutions (STS) to assess the financial need of families seeking need-based tuition assistance at all Diocesan schools. You can contact St. Matthew School for more details on how to apply with STS with the school.

Below are the income guidelines for eligibility for tuition assistance

FAMILY INCOME GUIDELINES FOR 2022-2023

 

Number of Dependents

Maximum Income
1 $113, 693
2 $130,710
3 $147,727
for additional dependents add $17,017/each

 

Families that meet these income guidelines posted above are very likely to receive some amount of tuition assistance if their applications are complete by the time of first-round decisions. Based on a 12-month contract.  

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