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ADMISSION POLICY FOR 2008-2009
The Catholic
schools in the
Diocese of Oakland,
mindful of their mission to be witnesses to the love of
Christ for all, admit students of any race, color, and
national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges,
programs, and activities generally accorded or made
available to students at the schools. The Catholic schools
in the Diocese of Oakland do not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin, age, sex, or
disability in the administration of educational policies,
scholarships, and loan programs, and athletic and other
school-administered programs.
Likewise, the
Catholic schools in the Diocese of Oakland do not
discriminate against an applicant for employment on the
basis of sex, age, disability, race, color, national, and/or
ethnic origin.
Upon
application, the following are considered in the acceptance
of pre-kindergarten through 8th grade applicants
into Holy Rosary School.
Final
determination of acceptance is made on the basis of whether
or not Holy Rosary School will meet the needs of the
applicant. Decisions are final.
1. Results
of the applicant’s screening test.
2.
Information obtained from the applicant’s present school.
3. Information
obtained from the applicant’s completed
application/attachments.
4.
Availability of space in the grade to which the applicant is
applying.
5. Additional pre-kindergarten
criteria:
a.
Pre-Kindergarten applicants must be four (4) years old by
October 1st.
b. Pre-Kindergarten
applicants must be independent in toileting.
6.
Additional kindergarten criteria:
a. Kindergarten
applicants must be five (5) years old by October 1st.
b. Kindergarten
applicants must demonstrate they are developmentally ready
as determined by the screening test.
Students must
show appropriate school readiness if their birthday is in
the month of October or November. Please be aware that Holy
Rosary School will recommend the gift of a year if we feel
your child is not ready for our program. Students who are
not accepted to our kindergarten program have the option of
attending another kindergarten program and re-applying for
kindergarten or 1st grade the following year.
The priority
for admission into Holy Rosary School for pre-kindergarten
through 8th grade applicants is as follows:
1. First
priority will be given to families who are “practicing
Catholics”, registered at Holy Rosary Parish.
2. Second priority will be
given to families with students currently enrolled in Holy
Rosary School who are “practicing Catholics”, regardless of
parish; and families with students currently enrolled in
Catholic school who are “practicing Catholics”, regardless
of parish.
3. Third
priority will be given to families who are “practicing
Catholics”, regardless of parish.
4. Fourth
priority will be given to families who are non-practicing
Catholics.
"Practicing Catholic" is the
evidence of desire for spiritual growth, practice of the
faith, and faithful participation at Mass determined by the
only available means, that is, the regular use of the
contribution envelope or check. We are interested in a
cooperative effort between parish, school, and
family.
Rev.01/07/2008
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TUITION AND FEES POLICY
2008-2009
Tuition and fees at Holy Rosary
School are determined using the criteria below. Because
Holy Rosary Parish
continues to provide financial support to Holy Rosary
School, families that meet the criteria for Holy Rosary
Parish Participating Status receive a reduced tuition rate.
Holy
Rosary Parish Participating Status
1.
Family is “practicing Catholic” and registered at
Holy Rosary Parish; and
2.
Family contributes $600.00 or more to Holy Rosary
Parish funds (General, Holy Days, Easter, and Christmas)
January 1 through December 31, 2008 (not inclusive of
the Capital Campaign).
Contributions made January
1 through December 31, 2008 will be reviewed in determining
tuition for the school year 2009-2010. Grace periods
will not be granted to meet contribution requirements.
Families that do not contribute
$600.00 or more to the Holy Rosary Parish funds as mentioned
above will be placed at Out of Parish Participating Status.
Out of Parish Participating Status
"Practicing Catholic" is the evidence of desire for
spiritual growth, practice of the faith, and faithful
participation at Mass determined by the only available
means, that is, the regular use of the contribution envelope
or check. We are interested in a cooperative effort between
parish, school, and family.
Rev.01/07/2008
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
2008-2009
Registration Fees and Tuition
The Registration fees are per
child and due for the following school year by February 15
for the following school year. A families’ tuition rate is
determined by the families’ parish participation and number
of children attending Holy Rosary School. Registration
is a non-refundable fee.
PTG
Family
Assessment
The P.T.G. budgetary assessment
is set annually by the School Board Finance Committee.
Families must pay the assessment fee either annual or 10
monthly payments. Families are encouraged to participate in
the fundraising opportunities provided by PTG. Credits earned
up to the amount of the assessment fee for the family will
be used to offset the following year's assessment and
applied towards the tuition account.
Parents as Partners
Community is an important aspect
of Holy Rosary School. “Parents as Partners” requires
parents/guardians to support the school community through an
established service program. Parents/Guardians are charged
for service not completed
Building Maintenance Fee
All new
families are assessed a one time only fee of $300 toward our
new building and renovation of the school. All returning
families are assessed an annual fee of $100.00 for Capital
Improvements.
Additional Fees
Other activities or services
will require additional fees or donations throughout the
school year.
School Insurance
Holy Rosary Catholic School
currently participates in the student accident program of
the Oakland Diocese. Students are covered by this insurance
at all school sponsored and supervised activities.
Financial Aid
Financial assistance is available to families
through the Diocese of Oakland FACE (Family Aid - Catholic
Education),
Basic Fund,
and
Independent Scholarship Fund.
Families must meet qualifying income
criteria to be eligible for these grants. Filing deadlines
are strictly adhered to. Families interested in applying
for financial assistance must request information and
application forms at the school office by March 19, 2008.
Tuition and Fee Schedule
2008-2009
1 Child 2 Children
3 Children 4+ Children
Holy Rosary Parish Tuition
$4963.00 $8936.00
$11914.00 $13902.00
Out Of Parish Tuition
$6004.00 $10928.00 $14412.00
$16817.00
Registration Fee
$200.00 $400.00
$600.00 $800.00
PTG Assessment
$250.00 $500.00
$500.00 $500.00
Capital Assessment
$100.00 per returning family
Building Fund
$300.00 per new family
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APPLICATION CALENDAR 2008-2009
note: these
dates are subject to change. Please contact the school
office to confirm the current dates and times.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Application Packet available
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM: Application
Packet for the school year 2008-2009 is available at the
school office.
Sunday, January 27, 2008 Catholic
Schools’ Week Mass and
Open House
-
Catholic Schools’ Week Mass, 9:00 AM
Celebration
of the Liturgy
-
Catholic Schools’ Week Open
House, 10:30 AM·
12:00 PM
-
Application Packet pick-up and drop-off
-
Campus open for viewing
-
Office staff available for questions
-
Teachers available for questions
-
Science Project Exhibit
-
Breakfast and Boutique
-
Book Fair
-
Uniform Sale
Friday, February 8, 2008 Application
paperwork due
3:30 PM Application paperwork
is due at the school office and must be complete to be
scheduled for testing. Late or incomplete application
paperwork will be kept on file in the event additional
testing is scheduled.
Saturday,
February 9 , 2008 Testing
date for pre-kindergarten - 8th Grade
Testing confirmation will be
given to you when you drop off your application.
Application paperwork must be complete and filed with the
school office prior to being scheduled for testing.
Friday, March 7, 2008 Notification letter out
Notification letters will be
mailed to applicants that completed testing. Non-refundable
registration fees are due at the time of acceptance.
Registration fees must be paid to hold your enrollment.
Rev.04/02/2008
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