ADMISSIONS POLICY
St. Michael's Academy is in compliance with all Federal and State Non-discrimination and Equal Opportunity Laws and Regulations regarding admissions and employment.

All children applying to Preschool must be: 4 by September 1
All children applying to Kindergarten must be: 5 by September 1
All children applying to Grade 1 must be: 6 by September 1

All new students must present at the time of initial enrollment a baptismal or birth certificate, a record of immunizations, and a transfer card where applicable. Testing in Reading, Math and Writing will be held for all incoming students in Grades 1 - 8. Grade placement may be changed depending on test results.

New students will be given a nine-week probation period in which to prove him/herself both academically and socially. If during this trial period there are any problems, a student may be asked to withdraw his/her attendance. The period of probation can be extended.

Catholic schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine admit students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the schools. The schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine do not discriminate on the basis of color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of admission or education policies, athletic or other school-administered programs.

Non-Catholic students whose parents accept the philosophy of St. Michael's Academy will be accepted on a space available basis.

REGISTRATION/TUITION FEES

REGISTRATION FEE:  $350.00 for the first child, and $300.00 for each additional child.  Registration fees are Non-Refundable.

2007-2008 TUITION FEE: 

$3500.00 – Registered and active member of a local Catholic

 Church *(Must present Envelope Number)

                         $4500.00 – Non-Catholic

OPTIONS FOR PAYMENT:

#1 – Payment in full: August 21, 2007

#2 – FACTS Monthly Payment Plan.  Payments budgeted over 10  months beginning in July, 2007.  Payments can be made on either the 5^th or 20^th of the month.  There is an additional $41.00 annual fee.

#3 – FACTS Monthly Payment Plan.  Monthly payments on the 5^th   or the 20^th of every month via credit card (VISA, MASTERCARD OR AMERICAN EXPRESS). There is a 3% administrative fee for any amount paid by credit card.

 The following fees are due on August 21, 2007:

Curriculum Fees: $350.00 – one child; $650.00 – two or more children

Fundraising Fee: $125.00 per family

PTA Annual Dues:  $10.00 per family

PLEASE NOTE: All parents who have children registered at St. Michael Academy are expected to support the PTA through school-sponsored activities.  Parents are expected to give service hours to the school.

No end-of-the-year report cards will be issued if there are any outstanding fees (tuition, Before/After School Care, etc.) or missing library books.

OPTIONS FOR PAYMENT:

If tuition payments are 30 days in arrears, your child may be unable to continue attending classes at St. Michael's Academy unless the Principal has been advised and an alternate payment plan has been approved by the school board.

If Before/After School payments are over 2 weeks delinquent, your child may be unable to remain in the program unless the Principal has been notified. In any given month, if you are away for more than two weekends, please let us know in the school office or if an emergency brings you away from the local parishes for a month. (This applies to our Catholic parents.)

SCHOOL INSURANCE

Every student enrolled at St. Michael's Academy is to be covered by school insurance. The Diocese will send us information since it is mandated by the Diocese that every child be covered through this policy regardless of family coverage. This insurance covers those in sports programs. N.B.: Our school insurance is secondary after parent's insurance.
SCHOOL INSURANCE FEE: $10.00 per child.T SCHOOL EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM
 

Note: Tardiness in picking up your child, unless there has been an unusual circumstance will result in a late fee of $5.00 for each 15 minutes of tardiness. You may always call the After School Program to let us know if there is an emergency or call the school at 321-2102 to leave a message.

Discipline and respect are expected of the students. Failure to follow the instructions of the supervisor or inability to follow the group schedules will mean withdrawal from the program. Since this is an extended part of our school day, the philosophy of St. Michael's Academy will be strictly adhered to. This is a service we render to the working parents of our students. We need your support and cooperation to continue what has become a worthwhile and valuable program. Extended school care will be available for parents when school is in session. When school is dismissed early, extended school care services will be available to working parents who have their children enrolled in the Program. We may need volunteers to help us on these days.

NOTE: Tardiness in picking up your child, unless there has been an unusual circumstance will result in a late fee of $5.00 for each 15 minutes of tardiness. You may always call the After School Program to let us know if there is an emergency or call the Parish Hall at 261-1998 to leave a message.