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Holy Trinity Catholic School Registration 2018 2019 Elaine Spencer, Principal Cathy Damiano, Vice Principal Rhonda Seymour, Vice Principal May our classrooms be filled with Learning, Encouragement, and the Gift of the Holy Spirit www.holytrinitycatholic.school

Holy Trinity Catholic School Middle School Campus Central Office 5519 Sixth Avenue Altoona, PA 16602 Phone: (814) 942-7835 Fax: (814) 942-1095 Mrs. Elaine Spencer, Principal spencer.elaine@holytrinitycatholic.school Holy Trinity Catholic School Altoona Elementary Campus 424 Wopsononock Avenue Altoona, PA 16601 Phone: (814)381-7011 Fax: (814)381-7015 Miss Cathy Damiano, Vice Principal damiano.cathy@holytrinitycatholic.school Holy Trinity Catholic School Hollidaysburg Elementary Campus 321 Spruce Street Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 Phone: (814)695-6112 Fax: (814)696-8960 Mrs. Rhonda Seymour, Vice Principal seymour.rhonda@holytrinitycatholic.school

Preschool (3 year old program) Monday through Friday Regular School Hours Preschool (4 year old program) Monday through Friday Regular School Hours

Required Registration Information Your registration will be considered complete when you have completed and turned in the following information: Registration: 1. Completed registration form 2. Registration & Technology Fees $100 (non-refundable/check only) 3. Memorandum of Understanding 4. Signed Certificate of Request of Textbooks with government funds. 5. Immunization Records (copy) from your child s physician or state health center 6. Birth Certificate (copy) 7. Baptismal Certificate (copy) Without a signed Memorandum of Understanding (#3) you will be billed at the noncatholic tuition rate. There are no exceptions. Only new students to Holy Trinity Catholic School will need to complete numbers 5,6, and 7. If that information is not in your child s file, the building secretary will be contacting you at a later time. Physical Examinations: These are required for every child upon entry into Kindergarten, sixth grade and eleventh grade. Dental exams are also required and must be completed in grades one, three and seven.

2018 2019 Tuition & Fundraising Pre-School Pre-K 3 (5 full days) Pre-K 4 (5 full days) Non-Catholic Full Tuition Cost $ 5,250.00 $ 5,250.00 Parish Scholarship $ (2,400.00) $ (2,400.00) Fund Raising $ 200.00 $ 200.00 $ 200.00 Fees $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Parent Share of Tuition $ 2,550.00 $ 2,550.00 $ 4,950.00 Tuition for Catholic student 1 Child 2 Children 3 Children 4 Children Full Tuition Cost $ 5,400.00 $ 9,760.00 $ 13,875.00 $ 17,500.00 Parish Scholarship $(2,400.00) $ (4,800.00) $ ( 7,200.00) $( 9,600.00) Fund Raising $ 450.00 $ 450.00 $ 450.00 $ 450.00 Fees $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Parent Share of Tuition $ 2,450.00 $ 4,410.00 $ 6,125.00 $ 7,350.00 Tuition for Non-Catholic student 1 Child 2 Children 3 Children 4 Children Full Tuition Cost $ 5,400.00 $ 9,760.00 $ 13,875.00 $ 17,500.00 Trinity Scholarship $( 30.00) $( 715.00) $( 2,540.00) $( 5,235.00) Fund Raising $ 450.00 $ 450.00 $ 450.00 $ 450.00 Fees $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Parent Share of Tuition $4,820.00 $8,495.00 $ 10,785.00 $ 11,715.00 Tuition will be billed and paid over 10 month (August May). Tuition Payment Incentive Holy Trinity Catholic School offers a tuition discount for any family who pays the balance owed tuition by September 30 th. If you pay your tuition by that date, you can deduct $100.00 from your overall bill. Fundraising In 2018-2019 each family will be asked to generate the following minimum amount in fundraising profit. Pre-school only: $200.00 Kindergarten 8 th grade: $450.00 The following amount is for families who would like the choice to buy out of fundraisers for the school year. This amount would need to be paid in full Friday, August 10, 2018. Fundraising Buy Out: $650.00 More information and details about fundraisers will be listed on our school website in the near future. Through our fundraisers the Home School Association helps to keep tuition down by contributing to the operating budget of the school. Your full participation in these activities is a sign of your commitment to HTCS. Thank you in advance for your active participation!

Grant & Aid Assessment FACTS Management makes quality education affordable for families by assisting schools in awarding financial aid. We work with schools to create a custom application and collect financial data so schools can make accurate award decisions based on financial need. After completing the online application, you will need to upload or fax all required supporting documentation. Uploaded documents must be in PDF format and the size of each document must be less than 20 MB. If you are unable to upload, fax the required documents to 866.315.9264. Please DO NOT use your mobile device to photo copy required documents due to problems with legibility. The following supporting documents are required to complete the application process: Copy of the most recent IRS Federal Form 1040, 1040A or 1040-EZ U.S. Individual Income Tax Return (the year of the tax return depends on the tax requirements of the school). If applicant and co-applicant file separately, we require both tax returns for the same tax year. We do not require State Tax Returns. Copies of all the current year W-2 Wage and Tax Statements for both the applicant and co-applicant. NOTE: If you are applying before you have received all the current year W-2 Wage and Tax Statements, please submit them as soon as they become available. Copies of all supporting tax documents if you have business income/loss from any of the following: Business - send Schedule C or C-EZ and Form 4562 Depreciation and Amortization Farm - send Schedule F and Form 4562 Depreciation and Amortization Rental Property - send Schedule E (page 1) S-Corporation - send Schedule E (page 2), Form 1120S (5 pages), Schedule K-1 and Form 8825 Partnership - send Schedule E (page 2), Form 1065 (5 pages), Schedule K-1 and Form 8825 Estates and Trusts - send Schedule E (page 2), Form 1041 and Schedule K-1 *IMPORTANT: If you file a tax return but do not have W-2 wages because you are self-employed, you will be required to submit a copy of your current year Federal Form 1040 Tax Return. Copies of all supporting documentation for household Non-Taxable Income such as: Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers Compensation, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). If you do not file a tax return, you are required to provide documentation of all income received. *All documentation received is imaged upon receipt and then destroyed. You may login to your FACTS user account to review the status of your application. Please allow 2 weeks processing time from the date you provided the supporting documents before inquiring further about receipt and/or status of the uploaded or faxed documents. Application deadlines are set by the institution awarding the scholarships. If you are applying after the deadline, please contact your school to ensure that your application will be accepted. *A non-refundable application fee may be required before your application will be submitted. NOTE: Award decisions are made by the institution providing the scholarship, not FACTS. FACTSmgt.com For more information, visit FACTSmgt.com/grant-and-aid

Financial Aid Financial aid packages are available to those who qualify. Financial aid is only available to those who complete a financial aid application through the FACTS tuition assistance program. The Second Century Fund, made available through the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese, provides financial assistance through the EITC Scholarship Fund. Income Guidelines: Family with one dependent $93,178 Two Dependents $108,708 Three Dependents $124,238 Four Dependents $139,768 Any additional dependents add $15,530 for each A fully verified FACTS Grant & Aid Application is required. This information is available on the diocesan website at https://secondcenturyfund.org/parents.html And https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/4kg9q The Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program is a program offered exclusively to families residing in low-performing school districts. In order to qualify for this program, the FACTS application must be completed. April 15,2018: Deadline to upload or fax your 2017 Federal 1040 Tax Form. This date ensures that you are cleared when we begin to award the first round of scholarships. March 15, 2018: Deadline for applying to be included in the first round of awards. CATHOLIC EDUCATION Catholic Education AVAILABLE, ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE. BISHOP MARK L. BARTCHAK Available, Accessible, Affordable.

Dear Parent/Guardian: State legislation authorizes the loan of textbooks, instructional materials, and equipment by the Secretary of Education to Pennsylvania children enrolled in kindergarten through grade 12 in nonpublic and private schools. Our school is now in the process of requesting specific textbooks, materials and equipment to be loaned to your child(ren). It is required, however, that a parent/guardian of each child attending the nonpublic or private school individually requests a loan of textbooks, instructional materials and equipment. We are, therefore, enclosing the individual request form. Please sign the form, date it, and return it to the school immediately, Thank you for your continued assistance and cooperation. Sincerely, Mrs. Elaine M. Spencer Mrs. Elaine M. Spencer Principal / HTCS CERTIFICATE OF INDIVIDUAL REQUEST FOR LOAN OF TEXTBOOKS, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT I hereby request the loan of textbooks, instructional materials and equipment in accordance with the Pennsylvania School Code of 1949 for my child(ren) attending Holy Trinity Catholic School. Date: Signature: Parent / Guardian This program is available only to Pennsylvania residents. (This form is to remain on file at the school)

Registration & Technology Fees 2018 2019 Registration Fee: $50.00 / Family Technology Fee: $50.00 / Family Total: $100.00/Family (Non-refundable) Due: Friday, March 2, 2018 Family Name: Student Name/s & Grades: Date: Amount Enclosed: Registration for the 2018-2019 school year will only be accepted if your 2017-2018 tuition balance is current. Please place payment in an envelope and include it with your registration information. *Checks can be made out to Holy Trinity Catholic School

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 2018-2019 CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5519 6 th Avenue DIOCESE OF ALTOONA-JOHNSTOWN Altoona, PA 16602 Holy Trinity Catholic School THIS FORM IS TO BE SIGNED YEARLY BY PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) AND BY THE PASTOR OF A FEEDER PARISH FOR STUDENTS WHO WILL BE ATTENDING THE SCHOOL. FAMILY PORTION Between Parish and the Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of the following student(s): Grade Grade Grade I understand that Catholic education is a shared venture of the parish community, my family, and the school itself. I intend to do my part to support my parish and to provide the example my family needs to grow in our Catholic faith. Therefore, I affirm my commitment to worship regularly on Sundays and holy days; to participate in the sacramental preparation programs; to contribute financially to the offertory collection; and to offer my time and talent to the parish. Date Parent s/guardian s Signature PARISH PORTION Parish will support your commitment to Catholic education at Holy Trinity Catholic School for the 2018 2019 academic year. The Parish Scholarship will be determined by the Finance Office of the Diocese of Altoona- Johnstown. Date Pastor s Signature Please return this form with your registration packet and we will pass them along to your parish pastor for his signature and parish seal. Seal of Parish

Holy Trinity Catholic School 2018-2019 Student Enrollment Registration YOUR CHILD S INFORMATION Legal Last Name Legal First Name M.I. Preferred First Name/Nick Name Birth Date / / Age Address City State Zip Code Primary Home Phone Number Soc. Security # - - Place of birth Male Female Family email ETHNICITY AND RACE (Complete all parts) Part A: Ethnicity (Choose only one) Part B: Race (Choose all that apply) Hispanic/Latino Not Hispanic/Latino American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American White Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Part C: Language Language of child What was the first language your child learned to speak? English Other Language at Home Language(s) spoken most often in your home. English Other RELIGION INFORMATION Student s Religion: If Catholic, Home Parish, City Date Parish City State BAPTISM Preferred Campus: (please check one) ADMISSION INFORMATION HTCS Altoona Elementary Campus (Grades PK3-4 th Grade) 424 Wopsononock Avenue Altoona, PA 16601 HTCS Hollidaysburg Elementary Campus (Grades PK3-4 th Grade) 321 Spruce Street Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 HTCS Middle School Campus (Grades 5-8) 5519 Sixth Avenue Altoona, PA 16602 Applying for Grade: For Academic Year: Current Grade: Current School: Public School District of Residence: Public School Building your child would attend: Has child ever had I.E.P. 504 Plan If either is checked, a copy is requested.

PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN First/Last Name/Maiden Relationship to Student Lives with student Address is same as student. If so, move on to primary phone. Address City/State/Zip Code Primary Phone Cell Phone Email Occupation Place of Employment Level of Education Work Phone PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN First/Last Name/Maiden Relationship to Student Lives with student Address is same as student. If so, move on to primary phone. Address City/State/Zip Code Primary Phone Cell Phone Email Occupation Place of Employment Level of Education Work Phone ADDITIONAL FAMILY INFORMATION, AS APPLICABLE If child is living with both parents, skip to SIBLINGS. Who has custody of this student? This student is living with (relationship to child) Is there a court order? Yes No If yes, a copy of the order is required. SIBLINGS NAME RELATIONSHIP AGE M/F SCHOOL ATTENDING EMERGENCY CONTACTS Please include individuals who are available or can arrange for pick-up of the student in case a parent or guardian cannot be reached. In case of emergency, school personnel may call 911. CALL SEQUENCE #1 CALL SEQUENCE #2 CALL SEQUENCE #3 Name Name Name Relationship to Child Relationship to Child Relationship to Child Home Phone Home Phone Home Phone Cell Phone Cell Phone Cell Phone Work Phone Work Phone Work Phone EMERGENCY HEALTH INFORMATION FOR YOUR CHILD Please indicate if your student has been diagnosed by a physician for problems with any of the following: Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Seasonal Allergies Skin Condition Seizure/Epilepsy Hearing Asthma Anxiety Vision/Glasses/Contacts Diabetes Depression Speech Heart Bipolar or Behavioral ADD/ADHD Food Allergies Migraines/Headaches *If epi-pen is required, please provide the pen as well as a doctor s order for its use. Other or Comments on any identified conditions Current Medications *Please submit a Medication Administration Authorization, if these medications are to be given in school. Promotional Release: May we use your child s name, image and/or quote to celebrate the accomplishments of your students and their school in various school media projects? Yes No Parent/Guardian Signature Date / / -2-

Holy Trinity Catholic School Registration Please return all registration paperwork and fees to any of the Holy Trinity school buildings. Thank you & God Bless.