Application Process
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Applications are considered on a space-available basis. Please contact Dawn Opfer, Director of Enrollment and Student Success by email or phone at 419.626.1892 ext. 311 for more information on mid-year transfers or rolling admissions.
Registration Fee
To secure your student’s place, a $350 registration fee is required upon enrollment.
New Students and Families
Your SCCS Journey Starts Here!
We welcome your interest in Sandusky Central Catholic School and are proud to offer an education rooted in faith. At SCCS, we believe every child is a gift from God and focus on educating the whole child—body, mind, and spirit. Our dedicated teachers, coaches, and staff nurture each student’s unique talents and gifts.
STEP 1: COMPLETE APPLICATION FORM
Begin the application process by completing the online application form. Once your completed form is received, our admissions team will contact you to discuss how your student can become a Panther!
STEP 2: TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS AND SCHOOL RECORDS
To gain a full understanding of your child’s academic background, we will review previous school records, including academic performance and attendance. Depending on grade level, this may include transcript evaluation, standardized test scores, accommodations and recommendations from current teachers or principals. All required documents must be received by Sandusky Central Catholic School before the student evaluation process can be completed.
STEP 3: SCHOOL TOUR
A school tour gives your student and family the opportunity to visit classrooms, meet teachers and staff, and become familiar with our campus and learning environment.
STEP 4: STUDENT/PARENT INTERVIEW
Choosing a private school is an important decision. At Sandusky Central Catholic School, we want to ensure families have the opportunity to ask questions and fully understand what it means to be part of the Panther Family.
The student/parent interview allows us to discuss our educational philosophy, academic expectations, and family responsibilities at SCCS.
Students in grades 6–12 are required to participate in an on-campus interview with the appropriate school principal. This meeting helps students understand expectations and provides an opportunity to ask questions of their own.
STEP 5: PANTHER FOR A DAY
Students in grades 1 through 12 may request a “Panther for a Day” shadow visit as part of the application process. During this experience, your child will be paired with a current student and attend a full or partial school day, allowing them to meet faculty, interact with classmates, and experience life at SCCS firsthand.
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All preschool students must be fully potty-trained and meet the following age requirements:
3 year old preschool students must be 3 years old by September 30th.
4 year old preschool students must be 4 years old by September 30th
CUBS preschool class students must turn 5 before December 31st to enroll in our CUBS program.
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Students seeking to enroll in kindergarten must be five or six years old by the first day of instruction. Students not meeting this age requirement will have to complete our Kindergarten screener as well as an additional pre-Kindergarten assessment. Once documentation is complete a time for kindergarten screening will be established.
Students 1st-5th grade will need to submit previous academic history, attendance records, third grade reading guarantee scores and standardized test results.
All required documents must be received by Sandusky Central Catholic Schools before the student evaluation can be completed.
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To gain a full understanding of your child’s academic background, we will review previous school records, including academic performance and attendance. Depending on grade level, this may include transcript evaluation, standardized test scores, and recommendations from current teachers or principals.
All required documents must be received by Sandusky Central Catholic School before the student evaluation process can be completed.
Students in grades 6-12 are required to attend an on-campus interview with the respective school principal. The student interview provides a time for the student to understand the expectations of a Panther student as well as an opportunity for the student to freely ask any questions of the principal.
Current Students and Families Re-enrollment
Re-enrollment begins January 25, 2026. Please complete your re-enrollment application through Final Forms as soon as possible. Completing Final Forms online acts as your child’s application for the 2026-27 school year. Applications received outside the priority application period, January 25 through March 31, 2026, will be considered on a space-available basis.
To secure your student’s place, a $350 registration fee is required upon enrollment.
If at any point you have questions about our application process, please contact Dawn Opfer, Admissions Coordinator at 419.626.1892 ext 311.
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Please enter your enrollment application by completing your Final Forms during the priority enrollment period from January 25 through March 31, 2026.
All preschool students must be fully potty-trained and meet the following age requirements.
3 year old preschool students must be 3 years old by August 31st.
4 year old preschool students must be 4 years old by September 30th
CUBS preschool class students must turn 5 before December 31st to enroll in our CUBS program.
Students already enrolled in our preschool program may be exempted from the date cut offs.
To secure your student’s place, a $100 registration fee is required upon enrollment.
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Please complete your re-enrollment application by completing your Final Forms during the priority enrollment period from January 25 through March 31, 2026.
Information regarding kindergarten screening will be sent home in April. Current preschoolers will complete their kindergarten screening in May. Reports will be sent home.
To secure your student’s place, a $350 registration fee is required upon enrollment.
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Please enter your enrollment application by completing your Final Forms during the priority enrollment period from January 25 through March 31, 2026.
To secure your student’s place, a $350 registration fee is required upon enrollment.