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Admission &
Registration
Registration
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Acceptance Policy
The pastor and principals are responsible for determining the admission of students to St. Thomas
More School. The school will strive to have Catholic education accessible to as many students as
possible, both with its educational programs and financial considerations; however, it is understood
that the limited resources of archdiocesan schools may make it impossible to reasonably provide an
appropriate educational environment for students needing additional support. After completion of the
application, interviews, and assessment, a student may be admitted into Kindergarten through Seventh
Grade. However, priority for acceptance is as follows:
Children will be welcomed at St. Thomas More School if they have a record of acceptable behavior and
can maintain the academic program of the school. The application process involves an assessment of
the child’s academic readiness, a parent orientation with the principals, receipt of all required
documents, and a review of the most current report card. New students are considered on probation for
the first trimester.
Assurance of parental cooperation and support of the signed contracts are an essential factor in the
acceptance of the students into St. Thomas More School each year. This includes the obligation to
meet tuition payments on schedule and to comply with the policies in the handbook and the policies
related to service hours and fund-raising.
Registration and Re-Registration
In January of each year, re-registration of all returning families takes place. This involves a
non-refundable commitment fee. If fees are not paid on a timely basis, families could lose their place in
any given class. In the event re-registration is paid and a family chooses not to return to Saint Thomas
More, written notification must be received in the office, or FACTS registration will proceed and the
family is responsible for tuition and fees assessed. Applications for new students are available
beginning in January. Once an application and required documents are received, an appointment will
be set up for assessment.
The pastor and principals are responsible for determining the admission of students to St. Thomas
More School. The school will strive to have Catholic education accessible to as many students as
possible, both with its educational programs and financial considerations; however, it is understood
that the limited resources of archdiocesan schools may make it impossible to reasonably provide an
appropriate educational environment for students needing additional support. After completion of the
application, interviews, and assessment, a student may be admitted into Kindergarten through Seventh
Grade. However, priority for acceptance is as follows:
- Preferences shall be given to active members of the Parish
- Siblings of students enrolled in the school
- Catholics out of parish
- Non-Catholics
Children will be welcomed at St. Thomas More School if they have a record of acceptable behavior and
can maintain the academic program of the school. The application process involves an assessment of
the child’s academic readiness, a parent orientation with the principals, receipt of all required
documents, and a review of the most current report card. New students are considered on probation for
the first trimester.
Assurance of parental cooperation and support of the signed contracts are an essential factor in the
acceptance of the students into St. Thomas More School each year. This includes the obligation to
meet tuition payments on schedule and to comply with the policies in the handbook and the policies
related to service hours and fund-raising.
Registration and Re-Registration
In January of each year, re-registration of all returning families takes place. This involves a
non-refundable commitment fee. If fees are not paid on a timely basis, families could lose their place in
any given class. In the event re-registration is paid and a family chooses not to return to Saint Thomas
More, written notification must be received in the office, or FACTS registration will proceed and the
family is responsible for tuition and fees assessed. Applications for new students are available
beginning in January. Once an application and required documents are received, an appointment will
be set up for assessment.
In Parish Tuition Rates: Grades K-8
1 Student Family=$4,266.00
2 Student Family =$7,692.00
3 Student Family =$10,898.00
Out of Parish Tuition Rates: Grades K-8
1 Student Family =$5,366.00
2 Student Family =$9,122.00
3 Student Family =$12,878.00
Requirements
To qualify for In-Parish Tuition Rates, parents must be registered and active
members in Saint Thomas More Parish Life. An Identifiable regular offering at
Sunday Mass is made through used of the weekly envelope. Parents are to enroll
children in Sacramental Programs.
Two-parent families are responsible for 30 hours of service a year (or $300.00);
single parent families are responsible for 15 hours (or $150.00). This fee may be
paid the first day of school if service buyout is elected. All service hours are due by
May 20, 2012. The fee for incomplete service hours is $10 per hour payable after
May 20, 2012.
Morning Care hours are from 6:30 am – 7:45 am – $3.00 for one child; $4.00 per
family. After School Care is from Dismissal until 6:00 pm.
Tuition assistance is available through the Catholic Education Foundation.
Applications for the Catholic Education Foundation Tuition Assistance are available
in the school office.
Tuition assistance is available through the Catholic Education Foundation and the
Children's Scholarship Fund. Applications for the Catholic Education Foundation
Tuition Assistance are available in the school office during January and February.
Missed Tuition Payments/Late Fees
The tuition management agency, FACTS, charges a fee for missed payments. If you
know a pull will not clear, notify the school office at least 7 working days in advance to
make arrangements.
Monthly collection of tuition is a necessary component of budget management.
Missed tuition payments may result in one or more of the following:
- an accelerated payment of all tuition and fees
- additional assessment of a 20% late fee
- the student(s) to be excluded from school until payment is received
- collection activities and fees
- the withholding of examinations, report cards, or diplomas
A $20.00 NSF is charged for any returned checks made out to Saint Thomas More
school and must be paid in the school office in cash, money order, or cashier’s check
within 14 days of notification.
Any fee not received by a given deadline, may incur an additional late charge of
$20.00 or 20% of the balance, whichever is greater.
In and Out of Parish Status
In-Parish or Out of Parish tuition status is determined in the following manner:
In Parish Status Requirements:
1. Weekly attendance at Mass, with an identifiable offering to Saint Thomas More Church (using
envelope with Parish ID#)
2. Completion of Service Hours
3. Completion of required Fund-raising Activities
4. Enrollment of child in age appropriate Sacramental Programs
Out of Parish Status:
1. Completion of Service Hours
2. Participation in required Fund-raising activities or buyout option
Attendance at Sunday Mass is a serious parental obligation. Parents need to accompany their
children to Mass on Sundays and Holidays and assist them in the reception of the sacraments.
STM Parish provides a tuition discount for its members who meet the In-Parish criteria specified. To
receive this discount, school families must attend Mass each Sunday at St. Thomas More Church.
The use of the assigned Parish envelope at least 3 times each month (thirty-six (36) Sundays
throughout the year must be observed. Families are re-evaluated twice each year to ensure
compliance with the In-Parish criteria and Families not meeting these requirements will be billed at
the higher tuition rate. New families, who are not already active parishioners, will be considered Out
of Parish until they have registered and have met In Parish criteria for at least three months, including
summer.
In-Parish or Out of Parish tuition status is determined in the following manner:
In Parish Status Requirements:
1. Weekly attendance at Mass, with an identifiable offering to Saint Thomas More Church (using
envelope with Parish ID#)
2. Completion of Service Hours
3. Completion of required Fund-raising Activities
4. Enrollment of child in age appropriate Sacramental Programs
Out of Parish Status:
1. Completion of Service Hours
2. Participation in required Fund-raising activities or buyout option
Attendance at Sunday Mass is a serious parental obligation. Parents need to accompany their
children to Mass on Sundays and Holidays and assist them in the reception of the sacraments.
STM Parish provides a tuition discount for its members who meet the In-Parish criteria specified. To
receive this discount, school families must attend Mass each Sunday at St. Thomas More Church.
The use of the assigned Parish envelope at least 3 times each month (thirty-six (36) Sundays
throughout the year must be observed. Families are re-evaluated twice each year to ensure
compliance with the In-Parish criteria and Families not meeting these requirements will be billed at
the higher tuition rate. New families, who are not already active parishioners, will be considered Out
of Parish until they have registered and have met In Parish criteria for at least three months, including
summer.
ST THOMAS MORE SCHOOL FEES FOR 2011-2112
Testing Fee $50 Due at the time of Application. Non-Refundable
Per Child
Registration Fee $200.00 Due when child is accepted. Non-Refundable
per Family excludes Earthquake Supplies, Insurance, etc...
Book & Supply Fee $300.00 Pays for book rental, consumable books, student
Per Child activities, equipment, computer supplies
correspondence materials, paper and art supplies.
Non-Refundable. This amount may also be included
in the monthly F.A.C.T.S payment.
Kindergarten Fee $300.00 Pays for additional Kindergarten expenses. Non-Refundable
Testing Fee $50 Due at the time of Application. Non-Refundable
Per Child
Registration Fee $200.00 Due when child is accepted. Non-Refundable
per Family excludes Earthquake Supplies, Insurance, etc...
Book & Supply Fee $300.00 Pays for book rental, consumable books, student
Per Child activities, equipment, computer supplies
correspondence materials, paper and art supplies.
Non-Refundable. This amount may also be included
in the monthly F.A.C.T.S payment.
Kindergarten Fee $300.00 Pays for additional Kindergarten expenses. Non-Refundable