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Admission

Admission Procedures

All incoming students are academically tested. No parish member will be denied access to School solely on the basis of inability to pay full tuition.  No child shall be admitted as a student unless their parents are aware of the School’s philosophy, educational policies, regulations, and accept to follow them.

Admission to Pre-School and Pre-Kinder

The child must be 3-4 years old and potty trained.

Admission to Kindergarten

The child must be 5 years old by October 30 during the academic year the parents are seeking admission for Kindergarten.

Registration

For students currently enrolled in PS-PK-7th registration for the new school year takes place in February or March. New students are registered during April and May.

By the end of April parents must notify the office if child will be staying for the next school year; if not, child will be automatically dropped. Registration fee must be paid at time of registration. Registration fees are non-refundable.

No registration will be accepted without:

  • Birth certificate and Baptismal, if applicable.
  • Health immunization records
  • Transfer student must submit report cards, health records, and transcripts.

    • Tuition Policy

    Every parent or guardian enrolling a student at O.L.H.R. school signs a written agreement to pay a specified tuition and comply with all school policies and regulations governing tuition and delinquency. Tuition rates are categorized as active and non-active parishioner.

    Active Parishioner Rate

    An active parishioner is registered in Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish and supports the Parish with a minimum of $8.00 per week using the Sunday envelopes over 52 week period, and participates in parish opportunities for moral /spiritual growth.

    Tuition is paid through the FACTS Tuition Payment Plan.The following optional payment plans are available:

  • Paid in full at the time of registration with a 5% discount.
  • Paid over a ten-month period (August-May).
  • Semi-annual (August and January).

    • Late Tuition

    Tuition is due on the date parents specified on the FACTS Tuition Plan. A $25.00 fee will be added to the monthly tuition rate for each delinquent payment. Anyone having financial difficulties in meeting the tuition and fee requirements should make an appointment with the principal to further discuss special financial arrangements. No one will be admitted to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School for a new school year unless all past accounts are paid in full. There is a $25.00 fee for all NSF Checks (Non-Sufficient Funds/Returned).

    Service Hours Program

    Every family is expected to donate service to the parish and school. The family goal is a minimum of 45 hours of service to be completed during the school year, or in lieu of service hours to contribute $675.00 to the school. The cost of education per child is significantly more than the indicated tuition rate; and in order to continue to maintain tuition levels at affordable rates, it is expected that every family will honor this commitment. Service hours do not just offset the cost of education, but it also provides families with an opportunity to directly participate in school activities and build school community.

    In order to receive credit for service hours earned, you must have them approved by the office.  A minimum of 25 hours must be completed by the end of the first semester. A bill will be sent home at the rate of $15.00 for each incomplete hour. The rest of the service hours must be completed two weeks prior to the last day of school. Parents of Kindergarten and 8th grade students must have their service hours completed two weeks prior to graduation day. A list of different ways to fulfill the hours of service is available at the school’s office.

    Non-discrimination Principle

    In matters of employment and admission to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary there is no discrimination on the basis of religious beliefs, race, sex, color, or ethnic origin.

    Parent Community Involvement

    Parents, teachers, staff, and students are all members of this community. All families are expected to comply with the contract signed during registration. Parents are the primary educators of their children and should maintain a Catholic atmosphere at home by:

  • Encouraging regular family prayer and a wholesome home environment.
  • Attending Sunday Mass and community involvement.

    • Parents are responsible for:

  • Reading the handbook and understanding the school’s policies, rules and philosophy.
  • Signing all pertinent documents (progress reports, monthly envelopes, etc.)
  • Attending five P.T.O. meetings during the year.
  • Attending Parent Night.
  • Attending scheduled conferences.
  • Actively attending/participating P.T.O. Functions.
  • Attending parenting talks during the school year.
  • Participating in fundraisers such as Chocolate sales, Gift Wrapping Drive, and Book Fair.
  • Parents are invited to participate in the daily mass held at the Church chapel at 8:00 am.
  • Parishioners need to make a minimum contribution of $7.00 per week using the Sunday envelopes over 52 week period.