ADMISSIONS

REASONS TO CHOOSE

ST. THOMAS MORE ACADEMY

Holy Mass & Catholic Devotions
Traditional Catholic Education
Grades K-12
Small Class Sizes
Low Student to Teacher Ratio
Challenging Academic Curriculum
College Preparatory Classes
Formation of the Whole Person
Dedicated Catholic Faculty
Affordable Tuition
Uniform Policy
Members of MHSAA
No-Cuts Athletic Program
Peanut-free

TUITION COSTS

At St. Thomas More Academy, we work hard to keep tuition as low as possible in order to keep Catholic education affordable and accessible for working families*. We are sure that you’ll agree – STMA has the lowest tuition around.

A quality Catholic education at an affordable price – this is why so many families come from near and far to enroll their children at STMA. For the 2024/2025 school year, tuition will be as follows:

4 Year-Old Kindergarten Tuition (2 days a week)

$1,800 + $300 registration fee per child

5 Year-Old Kindergarten Tuition (3 days a week)

$2,600 + $300 registration fee per child

1st Grade thru 8th Grade Tuition

$4,400 + $300 registration fee per child

9th Grade thru 12th Grade Tuition

$5,600 + $300 registration fee per child

Fees updated as of May 17, 2024.

*Several STMA families have received tuition assistance from their parish. Speak to your pastor today and ask him if he will assist you with your child’s tuition.

Dress Code

Uniforms display a commitment to learning and provide an atmosphere of mutual respect for each other.

Girls Grades K-5
- Plaid uniform jumper with kick pleats - at or below the knee (Dennis Uniforms)
- Short or long sleeve - plain white blouse with round collar (NO designs) (Dennis Uniforms or www.frenchtoast.com)
- Optional: V-Neck pullover or cardigan sweater - Navy only. (Dennis Uniforms)
- White or navy socks or tights - NO designs (socks must be ankle high or knee high only)
- Dress shoes. Tennis shoes may be worn only on the playground or in the gym.
- Must keep tennis shoes at school for gym use.
Girls Grade 6-8
- Plaid uniform skirt with kick pleats - at or below the knee. (Dennis Uniforms)
- Short or long sleeved - white button down Oxford shirt. (No designs)
- Navy sleeveless vest must be worn as part of the uniform. (Dennis Uniforms)
- White or navy socks or tights - socks must be ankle high or knee high only (No Designs)
- Dress shoes. Tennis shoes may be worn only on the playground or in the gym.
- Must keep tennis shoes at school for gym use.
Girls Grade 9-12
- Uniform requirements are the same as the girl's grades 6-8 except they wear the Kilt skirt - at or below the knee. (Dennis Uniforms)
**High School girls ONLY may also wear the 1/4 zip pullover navy spiritwear jersey with their uniform. (Order in the school office)
Boys Grades K-12
- Charcoal gray flannel or twill dress pants. (Dennis Uniforms, www.frenchtoast.com, or Kohl's men's sizes)
- White Oxford button down shirt - long or short sleeve. (boys must wear plain white t-shirts under their shirts. No colored t-shirts or t-shirts with writing on them).
- Clip-on or self-tie-navy (must be purchased in the office - $5.00)
- Belt - black or brown must be worn.
- Optional: Navy only cardigan or V-neck pullover sweater. (Dennis Uniforms)
- Socks - black, white, or navy blue.
- Dress shoes. Tennis shoes may be worn only in the gym.
- Must keep tennis shoes at school for gym use.
***High school boys only may also wear the 1/4 zip pullover navy spiritwear jersey with their uniform. (Order in the school office.)
Hair, Make-Up and Jewelry

Boys' and girls' hair must be neat, well groomed and away from the eyes and face; boys' hair must be cut above the ears, collars and face.

Make-up and jewelry must be subtle and conservative - in good taste. Both boys and girls may wear religious medals.
Fridays are Spirit Days

All STMA students may wear an STMA spiritwear collared polo shirt or sweatshirt with their uniforms on Fridays. (Must be purchased through the school office)

Frequently Asked Questions

Didn't find an answer to a question you have? Contact us.

Is St. Thomas More Academy part of the Lansing Diocese?

STMA is an independent Catholic school (we are not attached to a parish); we are recognized and approved by the Diocese of Lansing and are in the official Catholic Directory. We encourage each STMA family to be involved in their local parish.
How many students are enrolled at STMA?

STMA currently enrolls 95 students in grades K-12.
When does the school year begin and end?

STMA starts school after Labor Day and ends the week after Memorial Day.
Does STMA offer sports?

STMA offers sports for students in grades five through twelve. We are a part of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) and compete as a Class D school. We offer boys and girls basketball and soccer, and girls volleyball. We compete against other Class D schools in the area.
What kind of testing do you do at St. Thomas More Academy

St. Thomas More does the following testing throughout the school year:

Iowa Testing- Grades 3 and 5 PSAT/NMSQT Testing- Grades 8, 9, 10, and 11 ASVAB Testing- Grades 11 & 12 every 2 years

The 2014 Graduates had an average ACT score of 26.9***
How long is the school day?

Our school day begins with Holy Mass (contingent upon Priest availability) or Holy Rosary at 8:50 a.m.* and ends at 2:45 p.m. *(attendance in classroom at 8:45a.m.)
Isn't that a short day? How do you get all of the required material covered in such a short time?

STMA offers a strong core curriculum that includes the subjects necessary to prepare our students for higher learning. We do not offer study hall periods or extracurricular subjects within the school day. We, therefore, are able to maximize the instructional time in our classrooms.
How can I get more information about STMA?
We encourage you to:
- Come for Mass at 8:50, Monday through Friday.
- Call the school office at (810) 742-2411 to make an appointment for you and your child to visit the school.
- Attend an Open House.
- Download/View our school brochure.