Grace Lutheran School

Grace Lutheran School Application for Admission 2012-2013 Serving PreK-2 through Grade 8 301-932-0963 www.growingwithgrace.org

Dear Parents of current and future Grace Lutheran Students! Thank you for you interest in Grace Lutheran School and we commend you on the decision to invest in your child s education and their future. In this packet you will find your registration and admissions materials for completion. Our main focus at Grace Lutheran is to provide our students with academic excellence that incorporates the importance of Christian faith, that is a relationship with Jesus Christ, in all aspects of their life. Our teachers are all certified teaching professionals. We offer a competitive and challenging curriculum to our students delivered in a loving and caring environment. Your child is a special and unique individual and will be appreciated for the individual that they are. The staff and administration at Grace Lutheran are very pleased that you have considered us to be your child s or children s educators and mentors for the years to come. We consider this a high honor and take this responsibility very seriously. God Bless you. Jenny Armstrong Admissions Director

Grace Lutheran 2012-2013 Admissions Check List The following forms will need to be completed and payments made online. Available seats in each classroom will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Our classes will be at capacity at 25, so be mindful of this in getting your information completed and your child registered in a timely manner. Registration will open to the public on February 13. You will need: Admissions/Registration Forms Registration Fee(s) Emergency Contact Form Technology Agreement Health Inventory and shot records if applicable Former School records or records request (if transferring from another school) Code of conduct signature page

GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Admissions Application 2012-2013 1200 Charles St. LaPlata, MD 20646 (301)932-0963 or (301)932-0600 1 st Child s Name: (Last) (First) (M.I.) (Nickname if any) Date of Birth: Sex: M or F Age: Place of Birth: We are applying for: PK2 (1 day 2 day) PK3 PK4 (5 day) PK4 (3day) 1/2 day K Full day K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Previous School attended: Was child baptized? Y or N Month Year Church Does your child have any medical conditions (severe allergies, asthma, etc.)? Yes or No Does your child take any medication on a regular basis? Yes or No If either of the above questions were answered yes, please give a brief description Has your child had any remedial work, special tutoring, speech therapy, or participated in enrichment classes during the past two years? If so, please specify? 2nd Child s Name: (Last) (First) (M.I.) (Nickname if any) Date of Birth: Sex: M or F Age: Place of Birth: We are applying for: PK2 (1 day 2 day) PK3 PK4 (5 day) PK4 (3day) 1/2 day K Full day K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Previous School attended: Was child baptized? Y or N Month Year Church Does your child have any medical conditions (severe allergies, asthma, etc.)? Yes or No Does your child take any medication on a regular basis? Yes or No If either of the above questions were answered yes, please give a brief description Has your child had any remedial work, special tutoring, speech therapy, or participated in enrichment classes during the past two years? If so, please specify 3rd Child s Name: (Last) (First) (M.I.) (Nickname if any) Date of Birth: Sex: M or F Age: Place of Birth: We are applying for: PK2 (1 day 2 day) PK3 PK4 (5 day) PK4 (3day) 1/2 day K Full day K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Previous School attended: Was child baptized? Y or N Month Year Church Does your child have any medical conditions (severe allergies, asthma, etc.)? Yes or No Does your child take any medication on a regular basis? Yes or No If either of the above questions were answered yes, please give a brief description Has your child had any remedial work, special tutoring, speech therapy, or participated in enrichment Classes in the past two years? If so, please specify For Office Use Only: Date registered: # of Students: Tuition Payment Plan: Annual/ Semi Annual/ 11month / 9month Discounts: Reg. FeesPaid: check# Date paid: M.O.I. Fees Paid: check# Date paid:

Admission Application page 2 PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION Father/Guardian Name: Mother/Guardian Name: So. Security # - - So. Security # - - Occupation: Occupation: (Be specific) (Be specific) Business Phone: Business Phone: Cell Phone: Cell Phone: Email: Email: Address: Address: Home Phone: Home Phone: PARENT S RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION Father/Guardian Church Home: Denomination: Are you a member? Do you attend monthly? Mother/Guardian Church Home: Denomination: Are you a member? Do you attend monthly? FAMILY STATUS Family (circle situation(s) that apply): Parents Together / Married Parents Separated Parents Divorced Mother Remarried Father Remarried Parent(s) Deceased Adults with whom child is living other than mother and father (give names and relationships): MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION How did you hear about Grace Lutheran School? (if referring a current family from GLS, only one name may be used for credit) State briefly why you desire to enroll your child in Grace Lutheran School : Do your present plans indicate you will continue at Grace Lutheran School through Grade 8? Yes No Uncertain Comments, if any What Tuition Payment plan requested (circle one): Annual Semi-annual 9-month 11-month Is Financial Assistance needed? (circle one) Church member Multi-student Tuition Assistance I am aware that class lists with my family s name, address and phone number are made available to the classes for the purpose of play dates, birthday parties, classroom parties and projects, etc. Signature of Parent/Guardian Date I do not wish to have my address and/or phone number published to the class. I give permission for my child s photo to be used for publicity.

Grace Lutheran School 2012-2013 Fee Schedule Grade Level PreK-2 1 day program (Mon OR Fri) (2 year old program) PreK-2 2 day program (Mon and Friday) PreK-3 Tu, Wed, Thurs (3 year old program) PreK-4 M-Fri half day (4 year old program) Reg. Fee Materials of Instruction Fee Annual Tuition Cost (Due June 30) Semi-Annual Payment (June and Dec) 9 Month Payment Plan (July-Marl) 11 Month Payment Plan (July-May) $140 N/A $950 $475 $105.56 $86.36 $140 N/A $1,900 $950 $211.11 $172.73 $140 $85 $2,800 $1,400 $311.11 $254.55 $140 $85 $3,750 $1,875 $416.67 $340.91 Pre-K-4 M,W,F $140 $85 $2,950 $1,475 $327.78 $268.18 (3 day half day p.m.) Kindergarten (half-day) $140 $160 $4,050 $2,025 $450.00 $368.18 Kindergarten (full-day) $140 $160 $6,150 $ 3,075 $683.33 $559.09 Elementary (1 st -5 th grade) $140 $160 $6,150 $3,075 $683.33 $559.09 Middle School (6 th 8 th grade) $140 $160 $6,475 $3,238 $719.44 $588.64 Fee information: The Admission/Registration Fees are per student. This fee guarantees you a slot in the grade you desire. It also covers all administrative fees for processing applicants. The Materials of Instruction Fees are per student. These fees are used to purchase text books and workbooks associated with the curriculum(s) for the classrooms. These fees also cover the cost of any consumables and teacher resources that are used in conjunction with the class curriculum. Standardize testing costs and scoring costs also fall under M.O.I fees. After June 1st, the MOI fee is $100 for PreK 3 and 4, and $200 for K-8. Tuition for your desired grade can be paid Annually in one payment, Semi-Annually (in two equal payments ), over 9 months or over 11 months. Tuition can also be paid in full or annually on June 30. Tuition goes directly to paying of teachers and support staff salaries as well as administrative positions that provide support to the school. Tuition also includes facilities fees which go directly to covering the cost of mortgage, utilities and maintenance on the buildings. If tuition is paid in full, the $41 facts registration fee will be waived. Grace Lutheran School requires testing and/or screening for placement purposes of any new student entering grade kindergarten and above. Preschoolers may be tested/screened upon the recommendation of the principal or the teacher.

Registration Procedures: GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES 2012-2013 It is Grace Lutheran School policy that all tuition and related fees be current before a new registration is accepted. The following items need to be accomplished in order for registration to be complete: Registration Form: Complete, sign and hand deliver to the School Office. New students must present a copy of their birth certificate at the time of registration. The signed agreement form must accompany the registration packet. Registration Fee: The Registration Fee of $140 must accompany the Registration Form. The Registration Fee secures a place in the class for the student and is non-refundable. The Registration Fee not only holds a place in the class, it is also used for administrative expenses. Fee increases to $225 after May 1st. Materials of Instruction Fee: must be paid to the office no later than June 1 st. The Materials of Instruction Fee is used for books, instructional materials, standardized tests and scoring services. The Materials of Instruction Fee is nonrefundable after June 30 th. After June 1st, the MOI fees increase to $100 for PreK 3 and 4 and $200 for K-8. Tuition: All tuition payments will be paid through FACTS (annual, semi-annual, 9 and 11-month.) You may choose either automatic withdrawal from your bank account or credit card. Annual tuition payments are due by June 30 th. Semi-annual tuition payments are due by June 30 th and December 30 th. 9 month and 11 month payment plans are also available and first payment is in July. Payment dates to choose from for withdrawal from your account or credit card are the 5th or 20th of each month. Financial Assistance: Grace Lutheran Church and School provides financial assistance for ANY parents who desire a Christian education for their children, but are unable, without assistance, to meet the financial requirement of the school. This assistance is available for both church member families and non-members families. To obtain this assistance, you will need to apply on-line through FACTS. **** If you have multiple children attending Grace, you may inquire about our multi-child aid. You will pay full tuition for the first child and receive 15% off your second and all additional children enrolled (unless you receive member aid). Available upon request only. Grace Lutheran Church members that are in good standing are eligible for church member financial aid which would be 15% off tuition on each child enrolled. Available upon request only. Referrals: A tuition credit of $100 will be applied to the following year s tuition for each Pre-K3, Pre-K4 family referred, up to a maximum of $200 per referring family per school year, provided BOTH families remain enrolled until the end of the school year. A tuition credit of $250 will be applied to the following year s tuition for each K-8 family referred, up to a maximum of $500. The tuition credit will be applied to the following year s tuition. This incentive applies to new enrollees outside the immediate family. The newly enrolled child s Registration Form should indicate the name of the family who referred them to Grace Lutheran School. ****Applications for financial assistance must be completed online directly through FACTS by April 20th. Upon review of the application, FACTS will determine the amount of the award, based on the family s need and availability of funds. Applicants will be informed by letter from Grace Lutheran School as to the amount of the financial assistance awarded to them.

Health Forms: The following forms must be completed and delivered to the school office by August 1: Health Inventory Form for student physical Immunization Form with proof of all required immunizations Lead Addendum Form Transfer of Records: Students transferring from another school must bring a current report card and any test results at the time of registration. Parents will need to sign a Release of Records form so Grace Lutheran School may request a copy of the student s records from the previous school. Refund Policy: NO fees will be refunded after June 30 th. All tuition is based upon 9 months of school, not a daily rate. If you withdraw your child/ren during the school year, you will be required to pay the full month tuition once the month has begun. You must give Grace Lutheran School a two-week notice prior to withdrawing your child. (Example: If you plan to withdraw your child October 1, you must notify the school NO LATER THAN September 15 th) Returned Check Fee: You will be charged $30.00 for returned checks. Collections: If an account is placed for outside collections, you will agree to pay all costs of collection which may include but are not limited to court costs, attorney fees, collection agency fees of 40% of the principle balance, etc.

SIGNATURE PAGE As the person responsible for expenses, I hereby understand and agree that no grades, credits, or transcripts for the registered students will be released by the school until all financial obligations to the school have been met. I HAVE REVIEWED AND AGREE WITH THE 2012/2013 GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL REGISTRATION PROCEDURES Signature Printed Name Date I HAVE REVIEWED AND UNDERSTAND the change of Tuition Management to FACTS and that I/we need to establish an account with them by March 1st regarding payment of all tuition costs. Signature Printed Name Date WE HAVE REVIEWED AND AGREE WITH THE 2012/2013 GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL DRESS CODE POLICY Parent Signature Student Signature(s) Date

Grace Lutheran School About our Alumni Grace Lutheran School is committed to preparing our students to continue their education and pursue excellence in their lives and do everything as unto the Lord as we are told in Colossions 3:17. Our Alumni have gone on to pursue higher education at the following colleges and universities: West Virginia University University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill College of Southern Maryland Rutgers University Towson State University Chapman University St. Mary s College Clemson University Penn State Virginia Tech