St. Jerome Catholic School
Tuition and Fees 2009- 2010 School Year
Kindergarten through 8th Grade Only
Application and Registration Fees are non-refundable.
New Students Application/Testing Fee: $50
New Students Registration: $150
Re-Registration: $125
MONTHLY TUITION
Monthly Tuition is based on eleven months and is to be paid for the months of June 1, 2008 through May 1, 2009. Payments are paid on the first of the month and late on the tenth of the month.
Pre-Kindergarten (3 and 4 Yr. Olds)
Support Rates: The PK 3 and PK 4 programs are $5,429.00. This is based on 11 months of $494.
Non-Support Rates: The PK 3 and PK 4 programs are $6,867.00. This is based on 11 months of $624.00.
TUITION SUPPORT CONTRIBUTION
The following annual tuition rates (BASED ON 11 MONTHS PAYMENT OF TUITION)
and due dates will be in effect for the 2008-2009 school year.
| Grades K 8 | 1 Student | 2 Students | 3 Students | 4 Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support Rates: | $5,071.00 | $7,898.00 | $9,680.00 | $10,868.00 |
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This is for parishioners who Contribute $800.00 or more in their Church envelopes from 7/08 06/09. |
($461/Mo) | ($718/Mo) | ($880/Mo) | ($988/Mo) |
It is the desire of our Pastor that all school families support St. Jerome Catholic Church regularly and realistically and thus qualify for lower rates. Moreover, it is recognized that many of our families can and should contribute more than the minimum annual amount of $800.00 in the CHURCH ENVELOPES during the year as specified in the tuition rate schedule.
TUITION WITHOUT CONTRIBUTION
| Grades K 8 | 1 Student | 2 Students | 3 Students | 4 Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Support Rates: | $6,765.00 | $9,691.00 | $12,518.00 | $13,673.00 |
| This is for all those who do not qualify for the above. | ($615/Mo) | ($881/Mo) | ($1,138/Mo) | ($1,243/Mo) |
NEW FAMILIES - SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUND FEE
$1,200 is payable to St. Jerome Catholic School over three years for new families registering for the school year.
| Payment Schedule: | $400 Due by 12-31-08 |
|---|---|
| $400 Due by 12-31-09 | |
| $400 Due by 12-31-10 |
Tuition Payment Schedule:
| 1st | June 1, 2008 | 7th | January 1, 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | August 1, 2008 | 8th | February 1, 2009 |
| 3rd | September 1, 2008 | 9th | March 1, 2009 |
| 4th | October 1, 2008 | 10th | April 1, 2009 |
| 5th | November 1, 2008 | 11th | May 1, 2009 |
| 6th | December 1, 2008 |
Class/Book (rental) Fees:
| PK 3 and PK 4 Program | $350.00 |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten - Gr. 7 | $535.00 |
| Grade 8 | $610.00 (includes graduation fee) |
Class/Book fees cover:
- Text books and consumable workbooks (K-Gr. 8) and supplies (PK 3 through Gr. 8).
- Computer, Music, Physical Education, Science Lab and other supplies and materials that are provided during the year.
- Use of Library and resources.
- Annual standardization tests and other testing programs.
- Home and School Association fees of $10 per family.
- Premiums for student's Accident Insurance during the school day.
- Parent Student Handbooks and other printed materials distributed during the year.
- On Campus Counselor/Guidance Counselor available.
- "My Access" online writing program (1st - 5th grades)
- Math in a Flash computer program (1st - 5th)
- Star Math testing program (1st - 8th grades)
Volunteer Hours:
35 hours per family or $700.00 per school year required. On December 1, 17 1/2 hours are due, or $350.00.
Registration Requirements:
Applications will be processed when we have the student's birth certificate, Baptism certificate (if Catholic Baptism), Social Security card, last report card, last standardized test scores, current Immunization and Physical forms, recommendation from previous Principal or Teacher and the St. Jerome entrance examination.
Incentives
SJS families will receive $100 off of tuition for any “new” family recommended who registers at St. Jerome Catholic School. The “new” family must be in good financial standing for five months in order to receive the $100 off of tuition.