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Tuition - Enrollment Information 2011-2012
Grades Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth



Rates for Pre-K

Children are admitted to school for Pre-K if they are 4 years of age on of before September 1st.

Number of Children

Monthly Annual
1 - Full Day $  346.00 $  3,800.00
1 - Half Day $  213.00 $  2,340.00

 

Parishioner Rate for K - 8

Number of Children

Monthly Annual
1 $  479.00 $  5,262.00
2 $  818.00 $  8,997.00
3 $1,158.00  $12,733.00
4 $1,498.00 $16,468.00

 

CRITERIA FOR PARISHIONER FAMILY RATE  - To receive the Parish tuition rate, all families must be officially registered with the Parish, be active and use the envelopes for the weekly offerings. 

 

 

Non-Parishioner Rate for K - 8

Number of Children

Monthly Annual
1 $   619.00  $  6,808.00
 

Non-Catholic Rate for K - 8

Number of Children

Monthly Annual
1 $   729.00  $  8,018.00

A recent survey of local non-public schools showed that St. Francis de Sales Catholic School's tuition is the most affordable.

ADMISSION POLICY

Children are admitted to school for kindergarten if they are 5 years of age on or before September 1. Students for grade 1 must be 6 years of age on or before September 1 and have successfully completed kindergarten. An original birth certificate is required along with a certificate of baptism for Catholics not baptized in St. Francis de Sales Parish. A health certificate containing current immunization information is required along with the Social Security number of the student. All registrations must be made in person with original certificates. All new families will be interviewed by the principal at the time of registration. A placement test may be given to all new students before acceptance is finalized. School records must be received before final acceptance. Admission is determined on a year by year basis with priority given to parishioners of St. Francis de Sales Parish.

WAITING LIST PRIORITY

Admission is determined on a yearly basis with priority given to parishioners of St. Francis de Sales Parish. The following criteria will be used to determine acceptance:

  1. Registered active, supporting Catholics.
  2. Siblings of children already enrolled
  3. Catholics students transferring from another Catholic school and moving into the parish.
  4. Families of other faiths seeking a Catholic education in grades K-4.
The final decision regarding the student's admission shall be determined by the principal and the pastor when the number of students within the parish exceeds the number of places available. Dependents of faculty and staff shall be given priority for enrollment in grades K-8.

Financial assistance

Saint Francis de Sales Catholic School and the Diocese of Wilmington offer limited forms of financial assistance. Families needing assistance must apply each year through the school office and obtain a copy of the Private School Aid Service Form. This form must be filled out and mailed to PSAS NO LATER THAN THE FIRST WEEK IN MARCH by the parent. This date must be followed to be considered for financial assistance.

Tuition and Fees must be current. A late charge of $25.00 per month will be charged to tuition for any overdue payments. Also $25.00 will be charged for any returned checks.

A registration/re-enrollment fee of $50.00 for one child/$100.00 for two or more children is payable at the time of registration/re-enrollment. This fee is non-refundable.

The supplemental fee per child has been added into the tuition.

Tuition paid is non-refundable.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at:

webpage@sfdscs.org



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