Little Flower Catholic School
2013- 2014
Registration Fee: $160 per student due at time of Registration (non-refundable)
Book/Material Fees: $225 per student
This fee includes purchase/rental of textbooks or purchase of consumable books. For students in the Early Childhood Program, this fee is used not only to purchase consumable books, but all other materials used in instruction and in learning centers. This includes all manipulatives, games, puzzles, and other equipment.
Building Fee: $50 per family
Fees: $200 per family
These fees include student insurance, activity fees, analysis of tests, science and technology fees, Diocesan and TCCED assessment fees, entrance fees for contests, etc.
PTC Fee: $25 per family
Parent Teacher Club – this organization functions as the Ways and Means for the School. Their main function is to organize fund raising.
These fees are payable before July 10th and payments of any amount may be made toward the fees prior to this date. A late fee of $25 will be charged on all fees/or part of fees paid after July 10th.
Monthly Tuition:
Grades 1st thru 8th
1 Child $335 $3,350 per year
2 Children $570 $5,700 per year
3 Children $800 $8,000 per year
4 Children $1030 $10,300 per year
Pre-K4 & Kinder
$380 $3,800 per year
There is no reduction in tuition for more than one child in the Pre-K or Kinder grades.
Method of Payment:
Tuition can be paid in two ways:
- In full by August 10, 2012 (a 5% discount will be given with this option.) Discount will not be given with grants/scholarships, etc. Discount applies to tuition only.
- Ten (10) monthly payments
A late fee of $25 will be charged if your payment is not received by the tenth (10th) of the month. When the first of the month falls on a weekend, tuition will be due on the previous Friday.
Eighth Grade Fee:
This fee will cover the end of the year field trip and graduation. The fee of $125 is due by April, 2014.
Delinquent Accounts:
These accounts must be up to date in order for students to receive their Progress Report and/or Report Card. Transcripts and school records will not be processed for exiting 8th graders with an outstanding balance.
Three(3) Required Fund Raisers: $280.00 per family
It is important to understand that fund raisers are provided as a way to keep tuition at a manageable rate per families. Fund raising proceeds at Little Flower Catholic School are used for daily operational expenses, not for extra projects. These proceeds are actually a supplement to tuition and can be properly considered as part of your monthly tuition expense.
Mandatory Service Hours (Per Family)
In keeping with our Philosophy Statement, (Parents in the role as primary educators) twelve (12) mandatory service hours per year are required. A $20.00 per hour charge will be made for each hour not completed.
Age Requirements:
A student must be four years of age on or before September 1st to be admitted into the 4K program.
A student must be five years of age on or before September 1st to be admitted into Kindergarten.
A student must be six years of age on or before September 1st to be admitted into the first grade.
Health Requirements:
All children entering Little Flower Catholic School for the first time must present proof of immunization in accordance with Texas State Law at the time of registration. Returning students must present proof of additional immunizations and booster shots as required by law according to age.
Required Documents(for new students only):
The following documents will be required upon Registration:
- Birth Certificate (from Health Department)
- Immunization Record
- Baptismal
- First Communion
Admission Procedures for New Students:
The admission process for students in Grades 1 through 8 enrolling in Little Flower Catholic School for the first time includes:
- An assessment of the student’s academic level
- An inquiry on the student’s conduct grades
- An interview with the prospective student and the parents/guardians
- For K4 and K5 students, an interview with the principal is also required.