St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Overview

School Year 2010-2011
(Information is subject to change)

General Information

Admission to St. Francis School is determined on the following priorities:

Current St. Francis and St. Thomas More Parish families
Catholic families from other parishes
Non Catholic families

All applications must include a copy of the child's:

Birth certificate
Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion records (if applicable)
Immunization record
Most recent report card (Grades 1-8)

Entrance Assessment

All prospective students are given an entrance assessment. This assessment enables us to evaluate each student's academic strengths and/or areas of need. If any special need seems present, the principal will determine if these needs can be met effectively at St. Francis School. There is a $10.00 non-refundable testing fee.

Kindergarten: The assessment for kindergarten readiness is based on a developmental approach. Motor skills, oral language ability, and adaptive abilities are assessed, in addition to maturity level and readiness skills. Students must be 5 years old by September 1 to be eligible for Kindergarten. Although attendance at a preschool is not a requirement for entrance into kindergarten, it is highly recommended and beneficial in preparing your child for our program. Kindergarten hours are 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with after school care available until 5:30 p.m.

Preschool

Students must be 3 years old by September 1 and potty trained to be eligible for preschool. The preschool program offers 3 options:

1/2 day program: 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
3/4 day program: 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Full day program: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Preschool tuition rates

Religious Instruction

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School excels in Catholic identity. Catholic values and faith instruction permeate all academic areas. Students actively live the Gospel message discussed in the classroom by praying together on a daily basis and attending Mass every Friday at 8:00 a.m. Children and parents are prepared for the Sacraments of First Reconciliations and First Eucharist in the second grade.

Stewardship Hours

The stewardship commitment is 40 hours per school year per family (20 hours for single parent families), plus 5 hours of service to the Annual Festival. Stewardship time can be accrued through work at the school or the parish.

Credentials/Background Checks

All classroom teachers are fully credentialed. All St. Francis School personnel have been fingerprinted.

Uniforms

Students (K - 8) are required to wear the St. Francis uniform every day. Preschool students are not required to wear a uniform.

School Hours

Kindergarten - 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Grades 1 & 2 - 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Grades 3 - 8 - 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Classroom Aides

Teacher aides are in Kindergarten and first grade.

Child Care

Child care is available from 7:00 a.m. to 7:20 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Tuition

There are three rates of tuition for one student in grades K-8. There are discounted rates available for multiple students of one family. Amounts posted are for the 2010-2011 school year. Other fees and rates can apply. Rates and payment information.

Catholic: $4595
Non-Catholic: $5595

Tuition can be paid:

One annual payment (credit card payments incur a 3% fee)
Two semi-annual payments (July 1, January 15)
Quarterly payments (July 1, October 15, January 15, and April 15)
Ten or Twelve monthly payments through FACTS Management

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance is available to help K-8 families who may be experiencing a temporary financial crisis. These funds can only be allocated to families who meet the following criteria:

Registered, contributing member of St. Francis Church
Demonstrate financial need
Actively involved in St. Francis Church and/or School

For more information about St. Francis School, or to schedule a tour of the campus, please contact the school office at 760-630-7960.

For more information about St. Francis Preschool, or to schedule a tour, please contact the Preschool Director at 760-630-7964.

Non-Profit ID

#95-1644613