GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ADMISSIONS

AGE FOR SCHOOL ENTRANCE

School entrance age shall be the same as that determined by the Fall River public school district. A child must be three years old and fully toilet trained by September 1^st for entrance in Pre-School. A child must be five years old by September 1^st of that school year in order to enter the Kindergarten class.

CRITERIA OF ACCEPTANCE

A willingness to adhere to school policies and spirit is required for all students and their parents. It is expected that students in our school come from families that attend and support the church. Religious principles must be fostered in both home and school.

Applications are accepted year round. Priority for admission is given in the following order:

1. Parishioners’ children
2. Non-parishioners’ children who have siblings in the school
3. Non-parishioners’ children who have no siblings in the school

Students in all grades may be accepted throughout the school year if there are openings. An interview and a review of student record are required for any transfer student who meets the guidelines listed above.

IMMUNIZATIONS AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS

Espirito Santo School follows the guidelines set by the Fall River public schools for dates/types of immuniztions and other health screenings. Parents of a student entering Espirito Santo School for the

first time shall provide the student’s health records which indicate the completion of a recent physical examination and the necessary immunization(s) required for school entrance.

FINANCES

Espirito Santo families having three or more children in Espirito Santo School and who are in good standing in the Parish will receive a discount of $600.00 for the third child’s tuition. (not 60%)

Tuition is determined each year by the pastor and the principal and is based on the per pupil cost of maintaining the school. A scholastic fee is paid annually to partially defray the cost of tests and supplies as well as provide computer education for all students. While this fee does not completely cover the cost of the programs and materials, it is necessary to help provide a quality education for the children. The fee is billed and due by March 15 to guarantee a place for the following year. This deposit is non-refundable.

Tuition payments are collected in ten monthly installments from July to April. Each payment is due on the 1^st of the month. You are entering into a good faith agreement to pay tuition in a timely manner. There is a fee of $ 5.00 for checks that are returned to the school. This fee will also apply to the lunch program and any fund-raising payments.

It is the policy of the Diocese of Fall River that persons in good standing in their parishes may receive a tuition subsidy of up to $300.00 per child. Espirtio Santo Parish will grant subsidy only to families who are in serious financial need and who attend Mass regularly, use the budget system, and participate in parish and school activities. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to apply for the subsidy from his/her parish by April 15. If the subsidy is denied, the parent/guardian is responsible for this amount. Subsidy requests after April 15 will not be considered.

Tuition and fees do not fully pay for all the school expenses. Therefore, additional funds from fund-raising events are needed to balance the budget. All families must participate in these efforts. Participation will have a direct effect on parish subsidy for the following year.

Espirito Santo families having three or more children in Espirito Santo School and who are in good standing in the Parish will receive a discount of $600.00 for the third child’s tuition. (not 60%)

Vacancies that occur during the school year are not easily filled; therefore, a tuition agreement refund policy is necessary. Once registered, if the child leaves Espirito Santo School before or during the first trimester, the school will retain tuition from two months.

Tuition must be paid in full order to participate in graduation ceremonies.