Church Contributions

We have a choice of 1) charging tuition for each child registered in our school or 2) encouraging the entire Parish to be a part of our Stewardship program.  We have chosen the second.  What is asked of parishioners who have children in our school is what is asked of every family in the Parish - to give of time, talent, and treasure.  This means each parishioner and his/her children take active parts in our liturgical services, volunteer at parish functions (especially in cafeteria, bingo, and other fund raisers), and generally help where possible around the school and Parish.  When it comes to finances we ask that every family remember the Parish when they give back to God by their tithe.  Tithing means giving 10% of what God gives to us back to Him by our charitable donations.  We ask that each family in our Parish tithe  or give a minimum of $nn.nn per week to our Sunday collections.  Not everyone can give $nn.nn a week, but everyone can tithe.

Tuition for Grades 1 – 8 (Non-parishioners)

• Tuition for school year 2007/2008 is $3,200 for a child who is not a parishioner.  $2,950 for the second child in the same family.

• The school fee for 2007/2008 is $220 ($50 must be paid at time of registration with the balance due by August 15). There is a $10 discount if paid by May 31.

Tuition for Kindergarten (All Students)

• Half-Day Morning Kindergarten (7:50 - 11:00)

  Tuition: $1,300 plus a $30 technology and snack fee. Tuition can be paid in 10 payments of $130.

• Full-Day Kindergarten (7:50 - 2:50)

  Tuition: $2,600 plus a $30 technology and snack fee. Tuition can be paid in 10 payments of $260.

  Lunch will be provided for those who purchase it or who qualify for free or reduced lunches. Students may bring their lunch.

School/Technology Fees in Grades 1 - 8

Fees are charged to each student to cover the cost of all hardbound books, workbooks, audio/visual materials, additional reading materials, diocesan charges, supplementary materials, technology and other needs/supplies during the school year.  The Education Board Policy states:  "Fees may be paid in a lump sum at the time of pre-registration or by the August 15 following the pre-registration.  If the entire amount is not paid by August 15, the student will not be enrolled."

Cafeteria Fee

There is also a cafeteria fee to cover operational costs for the cafeteria.  It must be paid prior to the opening of school. Checks should be addressed to the St. Therese Mothers' Club.

Payment of Fees

All fees (tuition, cafeteria, school fees, book fines, etc.) are to be paid by the specified dates.  A student's report card will be held if his/her fees are not paid by the specified dates, and the student will not be readmitted for the following school year.  Financial hardship cases may be addressed by contact with the pastor or principal.