St. Maria Goretti Catholic School

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1 St. Maria Goretti Catholic School Enrollment Information Education is Good... Our School Makes it Better! Thank you for your interest in our school. St. Maria Goretti is a Kindergarten through 8th grade campus. We are proud to again continue to provide a 200 instructional day school year and small class size. This application packet is intended for parents interested in enrolling their child/ children for the school-year. This packet contains an application form and some general information about St. Maria Goretti, including tuition rates and uniform information. Please complete both sides of the application form making certain that you answer all items. If you are applying for admission for more than one child, an additional page is available. Please return the application in person so that the office staff can verify the original documents requested and photocopies can be made for our files. We will then return the originals to you. In order to process your application all documentation must be submitted. As always, we hope to be able to accommodate all the students who apply and thank you for being a part of this process. We hope that you are among those accepted. All prospective Kindergarten students must be 5 (five) years old on or before December 1st, 2012 in order for us to accept their application. All kindergartners will be given an assessment test prior to acceptance. If you would like to meet with the principal, Mrs. Mary Ann Fitzpatrick and arrange for a private tour of the school, please feel free to contact Mrs. Angie Hardt at our school office at (562) Vision St. Maria Goretti Catholic School nurtures a faith community of life-long l earners who are empowered to succeed physically, mentally, and spiritually and who contribute selflessly to their local and global communities by living their love of God. Mission The mission of St. Maria Goretti Catholic School Community is to serve God by providing a challenging academic liberal arts education integrated with Catholic values, developing the whole person spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially. Philosophy St. Maria Goretti School recognizes the parents as the primary educators of their children. The administration, faculty, and staff accept the challenge to support parents by providing a solid educational program steeped in the atmosphere of Gospel values. Our aim is that each student develop, within our diverse student body, a realistic selfimage, learn according to their God-given ability, and grow in awareness of the needs of others. We strive to accomplish this within the local, national, and global community of believers. Goretti Students are: Educated Aware Generous Loving Enthusiastic Spiritual St. Maria Goretti Catholic School, 3950 Palo Verde Ave., Long Beach, CA

2 Iowa Test of Basic Skills Composite Test Scores 8th Grade Longitudinal The data below represent the 8th grade classes over 5 years using grade equivalent. Based on test scores, are students are 2 grade levels above the average student. School Student Non-Discrimination Policy The school, mindful of its mission to be a witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students regardless of race, color, or national and/or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Inclusion Procedures Through the mission of the Archdiocese, our schools strive to serve children with varied learning needs. All educators in Archdiocesan schools follow Directions for the Inclusion Process in Catholic Schools: Support Team Education Plan Process (STEP) and Minor Adjustment Plan Process (MAP). Parents or guardians who feel that their student may need a minor adjustment to enable him/her to participate in the general education curriculum of the school should consult the student s teacher and principal to determine how best to meet the students needs. Parents or guardians may request the Disability Discrimination Complaint Review Process from the principal to address unresolved issues. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, sex, or national and/or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies and practices, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs, although certain athletic leagues and other programs may limit participation and some archdiocesan schools operate as single sex schools. While the school does not discriminate against students with special needs, a full range of services may not always be available to them. Decisions concerning the admission and continued enrollment of a student in the school are based upon the student s emotional, academic and physical abilities and the resources available to the school in meeting the student s needs.

3 Faculty Facts Full time Faculty - 7 Part Time Faculty & Support Staff - 3 Teaching Volunteers - 2 Averages Number of Years Teaching - 18 Student Demographics (2011) Number of Percent of Students Students Male 61 48% Female 65 52% Catholic % Non-Catholic 12 10% Filipino / Asian 17 14% African American 1 1% Hispanic 65 51% White 32 25% Multi-racial 11 9% Average class size - 15 students Subjects Taught Religion Language Arts Reading/literature English /Grammar Spelling Handwriting (grades K - 4) Mathematics Science Social Studies Fine Arts - Art & Music Life Fitness (Physical Education) Extra Curricular Activities Competitive Sports (grades 5-8) Make it Take It Crafts Irish Dance Liturgy Choir, grade 5-8 Children s Choir, grades 2-4 Altar Servers Parent Involvement Community Nights at local restaurants Service hours at school events Dinners, carnivals & special events Lunch time supervision Computer Lab / Classroom volunteers Christian Service Projects Holy Childhood Advent/Lent Collections City of Lakewood Project Shepherd Catholic Charities Toy Drive Recycling with City of Long Beach Field Trips (vary by grade) Knott s Berry Farm / Independence Hall Norton Simon Museum Carpenter Center Aquarium of the Pacific Tours, museums, & activities What Families Like About St. Maria Goretti Close-knit environment Family orientated Opportunities for parents to know each other Welcoming, friendly environment Teachers & priests provide an environment of nurturing, caring & positive self-esteem Sports program - school spirit Professionalism & availability of teachers Lunch & play areas What Makes Our School Special Small class size Large, spacious Before & after day care Hot lunch program Departmentalized classes grades 5-8 Experienced faculty & staff Full day Kindergarten After School Study Hall (Free!) Fundraising Opportunities World s Finest Candy Yankee Candle Cookie Dough Poker Tournaments Book Fair See s Candy Scrip Casino Night

4 Regular School Hours Start time - Grades K to 8th grades - 8:00 am Dismissal - Grade K - 2:30 pm Grades 1 to 8-2:45 pm All Grades Fridays - 1:45 pm 2012/2013 Dates (subject to change!) August 20 - School Starts, 12 noon dismissal first week August 31 - Friday, noon dismissal Sept. 3 - Labor Day Oct 19 - Teacher Inservice Nov Veteran s Day Nov Thanksgiving Dec Friday, noon dismissal Dec Jan. 2 - Christmas Break Jan Friday noon dismissal Jan ML King B-Day Feb Friday noon dismissal Feb President s Day March 14 - Thursday noon dismissal March 15 - Friday No School Carnival March 18 - Monday, noon dismissal March 28 - Thursday, noon dismissal April Easter Break May 24 - Friday noon dismissal May 27 - Memorial Day June 21-8th Grade Graduation June 26 - Last Day of School, noon dismissal Financial Assistance St. Maria Goretti School strives to provide a quality Catholic education for all families. We realize families sometimes find themselves in a financial situation where they cannot afford the full tuition fee. Families are welcome to apply for financial assistance if they find themselves in this situation. Financial assistance funds are limited and families are accepted on a needs based system. All families must complete a financial assistance application All families must participate in the fundraising and service hours program. Applications will be reviewed by the Tuition Committee of the School Board Final decisions for assistance will be determined by the principal. Before School Care After School Care Early dismissal days Monthly Rate: Day Care 1 Student AM Session $75.00 PM Session $ AM/PM Session $ nd & 3rd child rates available 7:00AM to 8:00AM 2:30PM to 6:00PM (Fridays 1:45 PM) 12:00PM to 6:00PM Hourly Rate / Occasional Drop-ins $4.50 per student per hour Hot Lunch We are proud to serve a nutritious hot lunch cooked on the site by Happy Lunch. Each meal includes: Entrée, Drink, Salad, Vegetables, Fruit & Dessert Pre-order Price (weekly or monthly): $3.50 Daily Order Price: $4.00 Sample Choices: Popcorn Chicken Pizza Rolls Green Salad w/chicken Chicken Nuggets Spaghetti w/meatballs Pancakes Breakfast Burrito Teriyaki Chicken Ground Beef Taco Asada Taco And of course every Friday is Pizza Day!

5 DRESS AND UNIFORM CODE All students are expected to have a complete dress uniform. All clothing must be marked clearly with the student s name. Uniform order forms can be obtained at the school office. Uniforms (including P.E.) can only be purchased through Vicki Marsha Uniforms, located at 5292 Production Drive, Huntington Beach, Their phone number is Now Available, purchase uniforms on-line at Our school code is SMG5112. REQUIRED UNIFORM Girls K-4 White/round collar blouse; plaid jumper; modesty short; navy sweater* Girls 5-8 White/oxford blouse; plaid skirt; modesty short; green sweater* Boys K-4 White/oxford shirt; dark navy twill pants; navy sweater* Boys 5-8 White/oxford shirt; dark navy twill pants; green sweater* All: Belts: black. Must be worn with slacks or shorts (gr. 1-8) Shoes: Solid black shoes (athletic or dress), black and white oxford shoes Socks: Solid white (over the ankle) or navy knee highs, white or navy tights for girls Optional for school year (except Mass days) Girls K-8 Plaid cross-over tie White mesh knit short/long sleeve with logo (blue Hawaiian style available for grades K - 4, green for grades 5 8) Slacks: dark navy plain front twill or plaid shorts Boys K-8: Stripped clip-on tie White mesh knit short/long sleeve with logo Navy pleated short All Shoes: solid white athletic shoes Life Fitness Uniform - All Students Dark grey P.E. shirt with logo, Goretti Kid or Gift-A-Thon t-shirt Medium or longer leg fleece P.E. shorts or sweatpants with logo Crew neck sweatshirt with logo Outerwear All Students Zip front hooded nylon jacket with emblem Polar fleece full zip jacket with emblem Fridays are Dollar Denim Days. Students can purchase a jeans or colored tennis shoe dress pass for $1. Shirts must be a Goretti uniform shirt, PE, Goretti Kid, or a Goretti Sings t-shirt. No skinny jeans.

6 No Fee Increase For ST. MARIA GORETTI SCHOOL Tuition Investment, K Days School Year Tuition Rates $350 School Annual Registration & Book Fee This includes registration costs in order to secure a place for your child, textbook fees, annual standardized testing fee, and student insurance fees. This may be paid as an optional 12 th month payment in July, or added to the 11 monthly tuition payments. Tuition Fee Tuition fees are based on level of parent involvement in the School and Parish. $345 month Includes discounts for Fundraising, Service Hours, and Parish Support * $381 month Includes discounts for Fundraising & Service Hours $409 month Includes discount for Fundraising $427 month Includes discount for Service Hours $454 month Parents opt-out of fundraising & service hours $363 month 2 nd child / $340 month 3 rd child Tuition is paid over 11 months, August through June through FACTS Tuition Management. FACTS charges an annual fee of $ 41 (taken from your checking account) Tuition paid in full by August 17 will receive a 3% discount. Discounts Guide School Service Hours Discount: - 6%, Commitment to 30 volunteer hours during the school year. Fundraising Discount: - 10%, Commitment to raise at least $500 profit from school fundraisers. * Parish Supporter Discount: Up to - $400, from 2011 yearly contribution statement from church. Multiple Children Discount: 2 nd child - 20 %, 3 rd child - 25%