St. Charles School FAQs
Q: Does St. Charles School offer full-day or half-day kindergarten?
A: St. Charles School offers full-day kindergarten from 7:50 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Q: How many classes are there per grade?
A: There are two homerooms per grade, from first to eighth grade. We also offer one class of TK (Transitional Kindergarten, known in other schools as pre-kindergarten or early fives) from 8:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday and we offer three kindergarten classrooms with 18 students per class.
Q: Does St. Charles School have a preschool?
A: Yes! Fall of 2012 was our first year offering preschool.
- 3-day 3-year-old program Tuesday-Thursday 8am-11am
- 4-day 4-year-old program Monday-Thursday 8am-11am
- Extended Day Enrichment is available for preschool and TK students until 2:50 M-F.
Q: What school districts bus students to and from St. Charles School?
A: Several school districts bus to St. Charles School. Kettering (the public school district in which our school is located), Centerville, Miamisburg and Bellbrook/Sugarcreek Schools provide transportation to and from St. Charles School.
Q: What is the length of your school day?
A: Doors open at 7:25 a.m., classes begin at 7:50 a.m. and dismissal is at 2:45 p.m.
Q: Do students go to Mass every week?
A: Yes. All-School Mass is on Monday mornings at 8:30 a.m. Each grade level prepares the liturgy on a rotating basis. We encourage families and friends to attend with us! The school Mass schedule is noted on the school calendar and in the church bulletin.
Q: Is the school handbook available online?
A: Yes! Click the following link to read the Student Handbook 2022-2023
Q: What classes are offered at St. Charles School?
A: In addition to the traditional academic core curriculum, students attend classes for computer technology, music, art, library, physical education and Spanish weekly.
Q: Does St. Charles offer an after-school program?
A: YES! We started our aftercare program in 2022! Our in-house program offers on our parents the ability to pick up as late as 6pm.
Q: What are your school colors and mascot?
A: Our school colors are blue and gold. Our mascot is a Charger!
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Q: Do you have a list of school holidays, school closings, etc.?
A: Yes! Please click here to see theSchool Calendar 2023-2024
If you have additional questions, please contact:
Maggie Collins at mcollins@stcharleskettering.org
or call the school office at 937-434-4933
Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.