Application Packet 2018-2019 School Philosophy Requirements for Admission Tuition and Financial Information School Enrollment Form Referrals ST. PIUS X SCHOOL, 37 EAST EMERSON STREET, CHULA VISTA, CA 91911 Phone (619) 422-2015 Fax: (619) 422-0048 Email: info@spxcv.com Website: www.spxcv.com
St. Pius X School Philosophy Students at St. Pius X School learn in a Catholic educational environment. Their education and formation is student-centered to encompass spiritual, academic, psychological, social, cultural, and physical growth. This is the top priority of the administration, faculty, staff, and parents/guardians. Students from various cultural backgrounds learn to know, love, and serve God and to see themselves and others as special persons created in God s image, loved and cherished by God, and therefore, to view themselves as unique individuals of great dignity and worth. Our students develop a desire for prayer, reflection, and reverence for all creation, and they take advantage of provided opportunities to share the Good News, to build Christian community and to be of service to others. St. Pius X students learn to bear witness to Christ and to His values through their interactions with others. Students at St. Pius X School learn that God loves everyone and that a loving response to God leads to a more fulfilling life. They work to live out the parish motto of our patron, Pope St. Pius X, to restore all things in Christ. Students work to achieve mastery of basic skills. They do so using a variety of materials and techniques which incorporate different learning styles and multiple intelligences to develop effective skills in creative and critical thinking, in decision-making, in problem solving, and in making moral choices. Students build on their learning to prepare themselves for higher education and their future roles as Catholic/Christian members of an ever- changing world, under the direction of teachers, and staff, and in cooperation with parents. Mindful of the lifelong learning process, our students become life learners who integrate Catholic truths, and values into their daily lives, as they work for justice and peace as vibrant members of family, school, church, and global communities. The administration, faculty, and staff at St. Pius X School, in partnership with the parents who are the primary educators of their children, are committed to assisting students in developing their full potential. St. Pius X School Mission Statement The mission of St. Pius X School is to provide a Christ-Centered educational environment, which is student- focused. We strive to provide a quality education that allows each student to: Have a deeper relationship with God Improve academic achievement Develop physically Grow socially Mature emotionally At St. Pius X School, we work with our students so that they become lifelong learners who integrate Catholic truths and values into their daily lives. We strive to help them to 2
become vibrant members of family, school, church, and global communities and to work cooperatively to restore all things in Christ. Requirements for Admissions Assessments Registration forms for the next school year will be available on the 1 st day after St. Pius X School Christmas vacation (1/5/2018). It is important to complete this paperwork as close to the opening day as possible. Families with children listed on the form are invited to test, but this is not a guarantee of a position in the school. Grades 1-8 testing will be on Monday, March (3/5/2018) at 3:00 PM and there is a fee of $30.00. Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten assessments are scheduled individually. All new students will be placed on academic and conduct probation for one semester. New students entering grades 4 through 8 are required to attend the after school tutoring program at least twice a week the first quarter. The tutoring program is offered Monday through Thursday from 3:00-3:30 p.m. Administrator s exceptions may be made for accepting incoming 8 th graders. Age policy for Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten & 1 st grade - A child must be 4 1/2 years of age by September 1 st to be admitted to Transitional Kindergarten, a child must be 5 years of age by September 1 st to be admitted to Kindergarten. A child must be 6 years of age by September 1 st to be admitted to grade 1. Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Admission A child entering Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten must meet the age requirement above and be tested by the school for developmental readiness. The school will determine readiness on an individual basis. If a child shows significant readiness, the principal may meet with the parents and teacher to discuss the possibility of enrollment if the above-mentioned age requirement is a factor. St. Pius X School will use a standardized screening process that is approved by the Diocesan office. The assessment will be administered by a qualified tester appointed by St. Pius X School at our school site. The results of this assessment will be the basis used to determine: development readiness and acceptance into St. Pius X School kindergarten program, if a child meets the above stated age & readiness requirements. (For your information, we use the Gesell test of developmental readiness for St. Pius X School Kindergarten. These specific results, plus the age of the child, are the criteria we use for placement in our Kindergarten. Assessments from other schools are not accepted.) Health and Immunizations St. Pius X School also complies with the California law that requires a health checkup for first grade school entry to protect the health of all children. The health checkup can be given anytime during the year and a half (18 months) before your child begins first grade. All immunizations must be up to date for all students. St. Pius X School complies with the California Laws regarding the health and welfare of its students. School entry health checkups are required for all students entering kindergarten/first Grade. The CHDP exam/oral health exam must be completed a year and a half (18 months) prior to or 90 days 3
after year child begins first grade to meet the school entry requirement. Early and regular health checkups can find, prevent and treat many health problems before they become serious. All students entering St. Pius X School must present a current and complete immunization record. The requirements for each grade must comply with the current requirement as stipulated by the California Department of Public health. The immunization record will be reviewed and if any immunizations are missing the parent will be informed. The necessary immunizations will need to be completed before the student is allowed to attend classes. All students entering Grade 7 are required to have a Tdap immunization before starting their 7 th grade year in school. Notices will be sent to parents of students not meeting the requirement in May of their 6 th grade year. The Tdap may be given any time after the 7 th birthday of the student. St. Pius is a food allergy aware campus. We have several students who have been diagnosed with food allergies and we are in the process of setting up school, student and parent guidelines, recognizing this situation. A letter with these guidelines will be sent to all parents and school personnel. Students with a food allergy are encouraged to get a doctor s order and emergency care plan to help at school and use in case of an emergency. School personnel may dispense medication to students only if accompanied by a written doctors order. School personnel will provide a safe place to store this medication in the appropriately labeled prescription container with the student s name, name of the medication, dosage and time the medication is to be given. All continuing medications must be reviewed yearly and expired medications need to be updated regularly. Admission Priority Students who meet the above criteria are placed in the priority below: brother or sister of student presently enrolled in the school family is a verified registered contributing member of St. Pius X Parish date on enrollment form To qualify as a contributing member of St. Pius X Parish, and to receive the reduced tuition rate you: must attend Sunday Mass at St. Pius X Church on a regular basis must use your pink mass attendance cards or your Sunday bulletin from our affiliated FIAT parishes. (Corpus Christi, Mater Dei, Most Precious Blood, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Charles, St. Mary, St. Michael, St. Rose of Lima) Parental Support Parents must agree to actively support the spiritual and academic standards of the school, and to participate in school functions fundraisers and volunteer programs. Because we affirm the role of the parent as primary educators, especially in the area of religious and moral formation, it is essential that families recognize the importance of family prayer and weekly participation in Sunday celebration of the liturgy. Parents need to demonstrate a commitment to the school s philosophy, rules and regulations. Probation for New Students All new students entering grade PS-8 are automatically placed on probation (academic, behavior) for the duration of the first quarter of the school year. At the end of the first quarter of attendance, the 4
teacher(s) involved will meet with the principal to discuss and evaluate the following categories: Extent of student involvement in his/her own learning: class participation, effort, completion of assignments and regular attendance in the after school tutoring program Student s application to study/homework Level of progress Academic standing Responsible behavior, attitude, peer relationships and other areas of concern Parents will receive written notification with the student s first report card regarding probationary status. Probation may be continued due to unsatisfactory marks in one or more of the areas listed above, the principal will request a conference with the student, parents and appropriate teachers. At the end of the first quarter, at the discretion of the Principal, either one of the following will happen: Probation will be discontinued Probation will continue, independent tutoring will be required, closer home supervision will be required, progress at school will be monitored closely, testing, psychological and/or academic, may be requested at this time, to be initiated within 30 days. The principal will assist parents in discerning what is in the best interest of the student. If it is evident to the school educators that the school is unable to meet the student s need, the principal will assist the parent in finding an academic environment more suited to the student, where he/she may be able to experience academic and/or social success. Acceptance Notification Acceptance letters will be sent via email within two weeks of evaluation. Instructions to complete registration will be contained in the correspondence. The following documents must also be brought to the school office along with the $275 non- refundable registration fee. Copies are accepted or original documents will be copied and returned to you on the day of submission. Birth Certificate Baptismal Certificate Up to Date Immunization Record Registration Fee: $275 The next information packet will be sent in June. It will contain a greeting from the principal, important meeting dates, school calendar, the class supply list, the uniform regulations and uniform company information. Please feel free to contact the school if you have any questions. Notice of Non-Discriminatory Policy St. Pius X School, in the Diocese of San Diego, is mindful of our mission to be witnesses to the love of Christ for all. We admit students of any race, color, and national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at our school. St. Pius X School, in the Diocese of San Diego, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, and national and/or ethnic origin in administration of educational policies scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs. Likewise, St. Pius X School, in the Diocese of San Diego, does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of sex, age, disability, race, color, and national and/ or ethnic origin. 5
Tuition and Financial Information FACTS (FAST AUTOMATIC CASH TRANSACTION SERVICES) The FACTS form explains tuition payment procedures. You will be given options for payment of tuition from how often in the year, to the day of the month, to the account from which the withdrawal will be made. Unless you are paying tuition in full paid to St. Pius X School, families need to have a bank account for tuition withdrawals. The FACTS tuition management system is the ONLY way tuition will be paid and there is a annual withdrawal fee per contract from you account separate from regular tuition withdrawals. Former FACTS users do not need to enroll online again only new incoming families. The recommendation for families who do not have any bank account is to open a children s account specifically for tuition withdrawal. ALL MONTHLY PAYMENTS WILL START IN JUNE. Registration Fee Per Student is $275 and includes the following: Student Accident Insurance STAR Testing Fees Consumable Materials and books PTG (Parent/Teacher Group) Dues are $25 per family. The Online FACTS bank information is due upon registration. The non-refundable fee of $275 per student and the $25 PTG dues are submitted when reregistration forms are due or in the case of new families, within 5 business days of student s acceptance. Money orders or checks made out to St. Pius X School will be accepted as well as major credit cards. All deadlines must be met in order for registration to be complete. 6
ST. PIUS X SCHOOL 2018-2019 TUITION STATEMENT BY CATEGORY **GRADES TK-8** Category A: Registered FIAT Parishioner who attends Sunday Mass Requirements: Registered with a FIAT participating parish, SCRIP program earns $350 profit and 30 service hours per family Jan-Dec 2018 Family Cost 12 Payments 11 Payments 10 Payments ANNUAL June-May June-April June-March 1 CHILD $441.67 $481.82 $530.00 $5,300.00 2 CHILDREN $772.92 $843.18 $927.50 $9,275.00 3 CHILDREN $993.75 $1,084.09 $1,192.50 $11,925.00 4 CHILDREN $1,214.58 $1,325.00 $1,457.50 $14,575.00 Category B: NON FIAT families and other Religious Denominations Requirements: SCRIP program profit $350 and 30 service hours per family Jan-Dec 2018 Family Cost 12 Payments 11 Payments 10 Payments ANNUAL June-May June-April June-March 1 CHILD $485.42 $529.55 $582.50 $5,825.00 2 CHILDREN $848.75 $925.91 $1,018.50 $10,185.00 3 CHILDREN $1,091.25 $1,190.45 $1,309.50 $13,095.00 4 CHILDREN $1,333.33 $1,454.55 $1,600.00 $16,000.00 Category C: Requirements none. Family Cost 12 Payments 11 Payments 10 Payments ANNUAL June-May June-April June-March 1 CHILD $529.17 $577.27 $635.00 $6,350.00 2 CHILDREN $924.58 $1,008.64 $1,109.50 $11,095.00 3 CHILDREN $1,188.33 $1,296.36 $1,426.00 $14,260.00 4 CHILDREN $1,458.33 $1,590.91 $1,750.00 $17,500.00 New Families: Entering TK-6 th grade: will receive Category A Tuition; please note if you plan to re-register for the next 2018-2019 school year the following requirements will need to be met: Register at St. Pius X or FIAT participating parishes, attend Sunday Mass and make donations of at least $140, earn $117 profit in SCRIP program and work 12 service hours. (initial) Entering 7 th 8 th grade: will receive Category B Tuition with the following requirements: Attend Sunday Mass, Donations of at least $140 and 12 service hours. No SCRIP. (initial) Discount: A discount will be given if tuition is paid in full. 1 payment paid by July 1, 2018 will receive 2% discount. Tuition: Tuition payments are processed through FACTS, no monthly payments will be processed through the school. The school will ask families to leave students at home when 2 months tuition is unpaid. Fees: A non-refundable registration fee of $275 per child and PTG Fee of $25 per family. Tuition Refund & Early Withdrawal Fees: Families withdrawing students prior to the first day of school shall be refunded the amount of tuition that has been paid for the current school year minus an early withdrawal fee of $200.00 per child. Families withdrawing students after school has begun in August will be charged twenty days of instruction based on cost per day of the tuition paid in addition to the prorated tuition rate for the days attended. Daycare: Day care is $4.00 an hour. The minimum to be paid is one hour regardless of the time spent in daycare. The second hour is prorated. Statements will be sent via-email; due date is always the 20 th of the month. Morning daycare hours are 6:30 am-7:30am and afternoon 3:00pm-6:00pm. ** FIAT Catholic Schools consortium, a collaboration of 6 Catholic Schools along with 11 parishes in the South Bay Region of San Diego that are working together to provide quality Catholic education. Parishes participating include: Corpus Christi (Bonita), Mater Dei (Chula Vista), Most Precious Blood (Chula Vista), Our Lady of Guadalupe (Chula Vista), Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (San Ysidro), St. Anthony of Padua (National City), St. Charles (South S.D./Imperial Beach), St. Mary (National City), St. Michael (Paradise Hills), St. Pius X (Chula Vista), and St. Rose of Lima (Chula Vista). 7
St. Pius X School Enrollment Form All Inclusive Policy Agreement & Tuition Quote Form One Per Child Application Date: (MM/DD/YYYY) Office Use Only Rate: $ Registration: $ PTG $ 7 th Gr Fee: $ 8 th Gr Fee: $ STUDENT INFORMATION Last: First: Gender: Birth Date: U.S. Citizen: Yes No (MM/DD/YYYY) Catholic: Yes No Other: Baptized: Yes No First Communion: Yes No Grade Entering: School Presently Attending: Student Ethnic Background: Other: Does the applicant have an IEP/-504 or a diagnosis for a learning disability? Yes No **If yes, please provide the written report.** Primary language at home: Number of Siblings / Grade(s): / Has your child ever been enrolled in any special learning programs or have special needs related learning? Please describe. Does your child have any significant health problems? Please describe: Allow release of photo for newsworthy items:
St. Pius X School Enrollment Form All Inclusive Policy Agreement & Tuition Quote Form One Per Child Application Date: (MM/DD/YYYY) Office Use Only Rate: $ Registration: $ PTG $ 7 th Gr Fee: $ 8 th Gr Fee: $ STUDENT INFORMATION Last: First: Gender: Birth Date: U.S. Citizen: Yes No (MM/DD/YYYY) Catholic: Yes No Other: Baptized: Yes No First Communion: Yes No Grade Entering: School Presently Attending: Student Ethnic Background: Other: Does the applicant have an IEP/-504 or a diagnosis for a learning disability? Yes No **If yes, please provide the written report.** Primary language at home: Number of Siblings / Grade(s): / Has your child ever been enrolled in any special learning programs or have special needs related learning? Please describe. Does your child have any significant health problems? Please describe: Allow release of photo for newsworthy items:
St. Pius X School Enrollment Form All Inclusive Policy Agreement & Tuition Quote Form Application Date: (MM/DD/YYYY) FAMILY INFORMATION Parent: Catholic: Yes No U.S. Citizen: Yes No Name: Email: Address: City: Zip: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Occupation: Company Name: Parent: Catholic: Yes No U.S. Citizen: Yes No Name: Email: Address: City: Zip: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Occupation: Company Name: Marital Status: If Remarried: If Separated/ Divorced: Deceased Parent: Please provide one preferred phone number for automated phone messages: ( ) -
FAMILY PARISH AFFILIATION Registered with St. Pius X Parish: Yes No If No, registered with a FIAT Parish: Yes No Parish Name: **FIAT Parishes: Corpus Christi, Mater Dei, Most Precious Blood, Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Rose of Lima, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Michael, St. Charles and St. Mary. If No to both, what other denomination/ religion: ** Mass Attendance requirements are the following: Turn in the Pink mass attendance cards into the collection basket or bring your Sunday bulletin from any FIAT Parish to the school front office to track mass attendance. PLEASE SELECT YOUR TUITION RATE (Refer to page 7) Category A Category B Category C If you select C do not fill out the next section. Returning Families Yes No (If No go to New Family ) **You must agree to the following if you selected the A or B tuition rate: Mass Attendance: 30 Service Hours: $350 SCRIP Rebates: **Returning 8 th Grade Students. You must agree to the following: Mass Attendance: 30 Service Hours: $350 SCRIP Rebates: New Families **Students entering TK-6 th. You must agree to the following if you selected Category A or B. Mass Attendance 12 Service Hours $117 SCRIP Rebates: **Students entering 7 th Grade and 8 th Grade can only select B or C. **If you selected B, you must agree to the following: Mass Attendance 12 Service Hours $117 SCRIP Rebates: IF THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT COMPLETED BY DEC 31, 2018 YOUR TUITION RATE STATUS WILL BE ADJUSTED IN FEBRUARY 2019.
PAYMENT OPTIONS FACTS Family Name: 1) I will pay registration through FACTS by April 10, 2018 2) I will pay registration through FACTS by May 10, 2018 3) I will pay registration by credit card now CREDIT CARD INFORMATION Parent Name: Student Name: Telephone number: ( ) - Credit Card Number: Exp Date: / CVC: Card Billing Address: Street Address City Zip Name: Signature: ALL INCLUSIVE POLICY AGREEMENT Comply with Internet Use Guidelines detailed in the SCHOOL HANDBOOK (www.spxcv.com): By this signature I/We hereby guarantee prompt and full performance payment of all financial obligations to St. Pius X School to collect the full amount due including attorney s fees and costs. I/We agree to fulfill all obligations under the provisions of the St. Pius X School policy agreement and to actively support the philosophy and education goals of St. Pius X School as well as all its programs. I/We and balances daycare, lunch, library dues, and tuition will be collected by FACTS at the end of the current school year. Due Date: MAY 31, 2018 Parent/ Guardian Signature: Date:
Referrals Want to reduce your child s tuition? Does not apply to Preschool or families receiving tuition assistance. Bring a new family to Saint Pius X School and receive a $500.00 tuition credit. A family who refers a new family to St. Pius X School for the 2018-2019 School Year will receive a tuition credit for every family referred. The requirements are: The new family registers their children. They stay enrolled for one year and both families are paying full tuition. The referring family will receive a tuition credit of $500.00 to be applied the following school year (2019-2020) Refer your friends, your relatives, and your neighbors. The tuition credit applies for every family that you refer. The more families you refer that fulfill the requirements the greater will be your discount. 1 Family = $500 2 Families = $1000 3 Families = $1500 So Tell everyone to sign up Spread the news Save money!!!!
37 EAST EMERSON STREET CHULA VISTA, CA 91911 PHONE: (619) 422-2015 FAX: (619) 422-0048 EMAIL: info@spxcv.com WEBSITE: www.spxcv.com REQUEST FOR STUDENT RECORDS FOR NEW APPLICANTS ONLY Pupil s First Name: Pupil s Last Name: Grade Level: Date of Birth: Please send the academic, testing and health records of the above named student. This pupil is now enrolled in our school. Permission is granted for the school named below to release the school records of my son/daughter to St. Pius X School. I certify that I have been advised of the transfer of all of my child s school records. School: School Phone#: Address: City: State: Zip: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: