Registration 2017-18 Information January 11 th -Registration for new prekindergarten and kindergarten students only will be held in the gym after our 9:00 a.m. Open House program. First through seventh grade registration for new students will begin on February 6 th, 2017. The following information will be needed from NEW/TRANSFER student applicants: Copy of Birth Certificate Copy of Baptismal Certificate, if Catholic Immunization Record Check for Registration ($165 for 1st student; $150 for each additional student) Pre K-4 thru 7 th students: Voucher, if a registered, active, supporting parishioner of a parish OTHER than SMM parish 1 st 7 th students: If this is a transfer from another school, we need the following additional information: Most recent report card (copy) Request to transfer records Previous grades and test scores (copy of ileap, ACT, IOWA, etc.) Letter from parent stating why they would like their child to attend St. Margaret Mary ** An interview will be scheduled with administrator or counselor, student applicant and parent (transfer students 6-7 and others depending on grades, test scores, etc.). NOTE: It is not necessary to schedule this appointment at the time of registration. For prekindergarten students, we require a $350 prepayment on tuition within two weeks of being accepted into the school. This $350 is refundable if SMM is notified in writing prior to July 31, 2017 that your child will not be attending SMM School for the 2017-18 school year.
Registration Fees Registration fees must accompany the Application Form. This fee is non-refundable. a) $165 for the youngest or the only student in the family b) $150 for other students in the same family Parish Support Fee for K-7 th : $350 / student (non-refundable after school year begins) a) Registered, active, supporting members of St. Margaret Mary Parish are exempt from paying a $350 (per student) non-parish support fee in grades Kindergarten through 7th. Additionally, they will receive a $100 deduction in the base tuition rate for one child in grades Prekindergarten through 7th, $175 for two children, $225 for three, and $275 for four or more children. 1.) Families must have been registered parishioners at SMM church by October 1st, 2016, to be eligible for 1st day registration (for SMM parishioners only) for the 2017-2018 school year. 2.) If families were registered, active members of SMM Parish who contributed a minimum of $20 per week in the 1st collection (at least $1040 annually) at weekly Mass, from January 1st to December 31st, 2016, they are automatically considered supporting members and qualify for the SMM Parish tuition rate. At the end of each calendar year, the parish supplies the school with a list of families who qualify for the SMM discounted rates for the upcoming school year. Families are urged to use church support envelopes, so that donations may be identified and posted to each family's account at the parish. Remember, that Church donations may be tax deductible. NOTE: Some families of our parish are truly supporting members even though they are unable to contribute at the above level. They are invited to meet with the pastor, Father Grice, so he can make this determination. b) If you are a registered, active, supporting member of another Catholic church and have a voucher from that parish, you do not pay the Support Fee. You can obtain a voucher from your pastor. We cannot waive this fee until the voucher has been received. The voucher must be submitted to St. Margaret Mary School by May 31, 2017. c) If you are not a registered, active, supporting member of any parish, you must pay the support fee of $350 per student. This fee is non-refundable after school year begins.
Tuition and Fees Tuition at St. Margaret Mary varies depending on the number of students in a family and family status. We have three categories of family status for tuition purposes registered, active, and supporting SMM Parishioners (as defined under "Parish Support Fees"); Catholics; and Non- Catholics. The Tuition and Fees Table depicts the various charges. Please refer to this table to determine the amount of tuition you will be charged for the coming school year. Archdiocesan policy and budget reporting require that families with both Pre-K and K-7th grade students will receive 2 separate statements of account. Additionally, separate loans will apply for those financing their tuition through the school. K-7th Graders (Students per Family) 2017-2018 TUITION AND FEES TABLE Kindergarten - 7th Grades: SMM Support (Cost per Family/Student) (Cost per Family) (Cost per Family) 1 $4,460 $4,560 $4,660 2 $7,805 $7,980 $8,155 3 $10,035 $10,260 $10,485 4 or more $12,265 $12,540 $12,815 The following Non-refundable Fees are Added to the Tuition Above: Registration Fee-$165 for first student plus $150 for each additional student Administrative Processing Fee-$50 per Family Parish Support Fee- $350 per student (non-refundable after school year begins) 7 th Grade Fee-$150 per 7 th Grade student (Paid in Spring Time Frame) Loan Fees, if financing tuition and fees through SMM: Monthly Financing Fee $15 per month until loan is paid in full Late Payment Fee $25 per month for any overdue unpaid balance NSF Fee $15 per NSF transaction balance
Tuition and Fees Continued SMM Supporting Five Full Day Prekindergarten Tuition: $5,260 $5,360 $5,460 Three Full Day Prekindergarten Tuition: SMM Supporting $3,156 $3,216 $3,276 Two Full Day Prekindergarten Tuition: SMM Supporting $2,104 $2,144 $2,184 Loan Fees, if financing tuition and fees through SMM: Monthly Financing Fee $15 per month until loan is paid in full Late Payment Fee $25 per month for any overdue unpaid balance NSF Fee $15 per NSF transaction balance The following Non-refundable Fees are Added to the Tuition Above: Registration Fee-$165 for first student plus $150 for each additional student Administrative Processing Fee-$50 per Family Note: We require a $350 pre-payment on tuition within two weeks of being accepted into the program. This $350 is refundable if SMM is notified in writing prior to July 31, 2017, that your child will not be attending SMM School for the 2017-2018 School Year. The $350 is nonrefundable after school year begins. As per Archdiocesan Policy, Pre-kindergarten students are kept separate from students in K through seventh grade for budgetary reasons. Families with both pre-kindergarten and kindergarten through seventh grade students will receive two separate statements of account. Additionally, separate loans will apply for those financing their tuition through the school.
Uniform Information 2017-2018 * All school uniform items must be purchased through our school vendors: ABC Uniforms or School Time Uniforms (excluding shoes, socks, and tights). Preschool Girls Smock dress with bloomers or blue knit shorts White crew socks Navy Mary Jane shoes with Velcro closures and dark soles (black or navy) Cold Weather: Navy leggings School cardigan sweater, SMM windbreaker, fleece jacket, or sweatshirt Boys Light blue short-sleeve knit shirt with school logo Navy blue elastic waist short or pants-no belt Navy or white crew socks Solid black low cut leather tennis shoe with Velcro Cold Weather SMM windbreaker, fleece jacket, or sweatshirt Kindergarten through Seventh Grade Girls Jumper/Skirt Girls in Grades Kindergarten through fourth grade wear the SMM plaid uniform jumper. Grades fifth through seventh wear the SMM plaid uniform skirt. The minimum length of both is 2" above the floor when kneeling. Navy knit gym shorts must be worn under the jumper or skirt at all times.
Pants- Uniform shorts or long pants may be worn in place of the jumper. The uniform belt must be worn with the uniform shorts and pants (except those w/o belt loops). Shorts may not be shorter than fingertip length (all grades). Shirts-Kindergarteners through fourth grade wear white short or long sleeve "Peter Pan" collar shirts with SMM logo on collar. Fifth through seventh graders wear uniform white short or long sleeve Oxford blouses with SMM logo Socks-Plain crew or full length white socks Uniform shoes Solid black only low-cut tennis shoes with non-marking rubber soles. No patent leather shoes allowed. Kindergarten through first grade students have the option of wearing Velcro closures in lieu of shoestrings on the uniform shoe. Cold Weather Navy blue, V-neck buttoned cardigan sweater with SMM logo Uniform gray pullover sweatshirt with SMM logo Uniform blue zip-up sweatshirt with SMM logo SMM windbreaker or SMM fleece-lined jacket On very cold days, students may wear a heavy coat or jacket outside only. Students may wear solid white or navy tights in cold weather with white socks over the tights. Boys Pants- Kindergarten through fourth grade students wear uniform navy blue pleated pants or blue pleated shorts. Students in grades 5-7 wear the pleated pants and flat-front shorts. Uniform navy blue web belt must be worn at all times. Kindergarten students have the option of wearing the elastic version. Shirts- Boys in Kindergarten through fourth grade students wear blue pique knit short or long sleeve shirts with SMM logo. Boys in 5 th through 7 th grade wear white pique knit short or long sleeve shirts with SMM logo. Socks- Plain white or navy blue dress or full length crew socks must be worn at all times. Shoes- Solid black only low-cut tennis shoes with non-marking rubber soles. No patent leather shoes allowed. Kindergarten and first grade students may wear Velcro closures in lieu of shoelaces on the uniform shoe. Shoelaces must be solid black in color. Cold Weather Uniform gray pullover sweatshirt with SMM logo Uniform blue zip-up sweatshirt with SMM logo SMM windbreaker or SMM fleece-lined jacket On very cold days, students may wear a heavy coat or jacket outside only.
Miscellaneous Hair and Makeup Boys hair must be out of the eyes, and the ear lobe must be visible. Hair may not touch the shirt collar or be excessively long. Boys and girls hair must be neat, clean, and well-groomed at all times. No dyeing, frosting, tinting, bleaching, highlighting, or streaking is permitted. Extreme hairstyles are not allowed. Make-up, fake nails of any type, and nail polish may not be worn at school. Jewelry A watch (traditional or fitness-type) may be worn. One ring may be worn on each hand. Only scapulars or religious medals may be worn. Earrings that do not extend beyond the ear lobes may be worn by girls only. Only one earring per ear is allowed. Boys are not allowed to wear earrings. Hair Accessories Girls may wear ribbons, bows and barrettes and may be worn of reasonable size and color. Spirit Shirts Spirit shirts are worn on Spirit Days and fieldtrips with any shoe, pants, or shorts that are allowed on free dress day.