Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
When is registration for next year?
Registration for the school year 2009-2010 is open during the school year. Students are accepted as long as there is availibity.Back to Top
What is the age for Kindergarten?
All child must turn 5 by August 31.Back to Top
We have two pre-schools Pre-1 and Pre-2. Both pre-schools have either full or half day sessions. The pre-schools at Saint Francis are held according to the academic calendar. The hours are from 8:15 to 2:20pm. The pre- schools curriculum is one of social as well as academic. There is also a variety of days that one could use in the pre-1(ONLY) 1 or 2 days combos are available age for pre-1 is 2.9 months.Back to Top
Open House is usually during Catholic Schools Week. Which takes place during the last week of January. You can visit the school and arrange a tour anytime, just call the school at 508-995-4313.Back to Top
All the curriculum are developed to the Massachusetts Standards.As well as to the Diocesan Standards. Saint Francis is an accredited school by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, INC.Back to Top
Class size maximum of 25. Larger classes would be the exception and not the norm. In the Pre-school there is a primary teacher and an aid for every 10 students.Back to Top
Tuition for 2009-2010is $3,000 plus $300 Fundraising obligation pre-family. There is also a $100 non-refundable registration fee. There is a different tuition fee for Pre-1 and Pre-2 call the school for those quotes.Back to Top
Tuition may be paid in two ways either in full, or by using FACTS which is a tuition collection agency on 10 or 11 month payments. This amount is taking directly from your bank or checking account.Back to Top
What classes are still open for enrollment?
The following classes still have room for students. Kindergarted 3,4,5,6,7, All the other classes have waiting lists.Back to Top
Can students who may be interested in the school visit the school?
Students who are interested in the school may spend a day shadowing to see how the school operates. This day is anyday that is convenient for the student.Back to Top
Are there other subjects offered at St. Francis besides academics.
Saint Francis offers a music class from grades k to 5. Grades 3,4,5 learn to play the recorder. We have art classes and an annual Art Fair. Saint Francis also offers computer classes.Aslo a Science Fair and History Fair.The 8th and 7th grades also have Latin during the week.Back to Top
Saint Francis has a weekly gym class. the Greater New Bedford Catholic Schools are looking to form a sport league.Back to Top