Prospective Parents

Registration Packages 2012-2013

Registration packages for new families will be available at the Info Meeting on Wednesday, Jan 25th at 7:00 pm in the church basement.  You MUST attend this meeting in order to pickup a package, they will not be available from the school office or the parish office!

All children must be (re)registered every year: All schools must have a process for admitting students. As part of this process the Pastor/Archbishop's Representative, the principal  and, when practical, a member of the Education Committee shall meet with each new family. Any difficulties arising out of the interview process shall be referred to the Pastor/Archbishop's Representative for resolution.

Families shall read read and sign the Statement of Commitment prior to being accepted into a school. For purposes of this policy, "practicing Catholics" shall mean those individuals who are registered in a parish and attend Sunday Mass regularly; "active in a parish" shall mean participate in the work activities required of them.

 

    Priorities for admittance into elementary schools shall be:
  1. Children presently enrolled in the school if they and their families meet the expectations of the school.
  2. Siblings of children already in the school, whose families are practicing Catholics active in the parish.
  3. Children whose families are practicing Catholics active in the parish.
  4. Siblings of children already in the school, whose families are practicing Catholics active in other parishes.
  5. Children whose families are practicing Catholics coming into the parish, who have been attending Cat holic school elsewhere.
  6. Children whose families are practicing Catholics active in other parishes.
  7. Children whose families are either not practicing Catholics or not active in their parishes.
  8. Non-Catholics. Enrollment of more than 15% non-Catholics in any grade requires the approval of the Board of Directors. Once accepted into the school, non-Catholics need meet only the criteria expected of other students to be re-admitted in subsequent years. Siblings of non-Catholics cannot be given priority over Catholics.

Tuition Fees

School Tuition Fees – 2012-2013
If you are accepted into the school you will submit cheques for Tuition Fees and the grade Activity Fees.  September Tuition Fees are paid in advance ONCE you are accepted into the school as a security deposit.  If this security deposit is not cleared, your child’s placement will be given to the next child on the waitlist.
           For each returning student         $35.00
           For each new student               $50.00
   
•    One cheque dated September 15, 2012 for Activity/Edu Pac Fee.
            ONLY cheques accepted.
Kindergarten    $ 105.00    Activity/Comfort Kit
Grade 1     $ 105.00    Activity/Agenda /Edu Pac
Grade 2     $ 132.00    Activity/Agenda/Communion Book/Edu Pac
Grade 3     $ 105.00    Activity/Agenda/Edu Pac
Grade 4     $ 130.00    Activity/Agenda/Bible/Edu Pac
Grade 5     $ 124.00    Activity/Agenda/Edu Pac
Grade 6     $ 115.00    Activity/Agenda/Edu Pac
Grade 7     $ 158.00    Activity/Agenda/Confirmation Book/Gown/Edu Pac
New Student (Grade 1-7)    $25.00    Emergency Preparedness

Additional cost: Depending on the year, there may be additional costs for Outdoor Education, Retreat Fees or Grade 4-7 Swimming Lessons, levied during the school year.

Tuition Fees: Please find your category and issue 9 (nine) cheques for that amount, each dated the first day of the month or fill out the Electronic Funds Transfer form. If you are uncertain of your category, please do not fill out your cheques.

PLEASE NOTE: THESE TUITION FEES ARE FOR 2011-2012.  NEW FEES WILL BE POSTED WHEN YOU ARE ACCEPTED INTO ST. MARY'S SCHOOL.

Category 1 St. Mary’s Parishioners (using envelopes every Sunday) 

1 Student    $222.00

2 Students   $400.00

3 or More Students $542.00

Category 2
Other Catholics   

1 Student    $272.00

2 Students   $490.00 

3 or More Students    $667.00


Non Catholics

1 Student $302.00

3 or More Students   $544.00


Category 1: St. Mary’s Parishioners
1.    Families who are registered parishioners in St. Mary’s Parish.
2.    Regularly attend the Parish liturgical celebration (Mass/Sacraments).
3.    Use regularly, the Parish Sunday Envelope programme in supporting the Parish.
OR     Catholic families who are in regular attendance at another Catholic Parish and who submitted Outside Parish Subsidy Form.


Category 2: Other Catholics
Catholic families who have children in St. Mary’s, but not active participating parishioners of St. Mary’s Parish.


Note:
A penalty of $35.00 will be levied for all NSF cheques.
Families who experience temporary financial hardship may apply for student aid to the Pastor or  Chairperson.
Families who take their children on holidays during the school year, and thereby not qualify for full government grant, will be expected to reimburse the school for the amount lost.

Failure to keep your account in good standing could jeopardize your child’s readmission the following year.

Uniforms

The wearing of a school uniform is a decision made by the school community. It will be strictly enforced throughout the year. Each student is REQUIRED to be in the following uniform:

Boys:   

    •    Grey Pants
    •    St. Mary’s Crested Polo Shirt
    •    St. Mary’s Crested Burgundy Cardigan
    •    Grey or White Socks
    •    Grey Walking Short (Optional for Summer)
   
Girls:   

    •    Tartan Jumper (Kindergarten – Grade 3)
    •    Tartan Skirt (Grade 4 – Grade 7)
    •    St. Mary’s Crested Polo Shirt
    •    St. Mary’s Crested Burgundy Cardigan
    •    Navy Blue Knee Socks or Tights
    •    Grey Walking Shorts or Grey Skorts (Optional for Summer)

Gym Strip for all:   

    •   St. Mary’s Crested Burgundy T-Shirt
    •    St. Mary’s Crested Grey Short
    •    Running Shoes & White Sport Socks
   
Shoes:   

    •    Plain Black Low Heeled Dress Shoes
    •    Plain Black Running Shoes
   
Grade 7:   

    •    Graduation Sweatshirt alternative to Cardigan

Warm weather months will be announced at Principal’s discretion.

At regular intervals uniform checks will be conducted to ensure conformity with the uniform policy as well as condition of garments (i.e. excessive wear or damaged clothing is not acceptable).


Everything but socks and shoes must be purchased from:

Neat Uniform
1050 Boundary Road (corner of Parker St)
Burnaby, BC   V5K 4T3
604-205-7555
www.neatuniforms.ca

Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday:     09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Saturday:           10:00 am – 04:00 pm