Tuition and Fees

2011-2012 School Year

REGISTRATION FEE: (one payment – due upon registration; non-refundable)

$300.00 per family + $12 Diocese Fee per student

Tuition:

The Rayne Catholic Elementary School Board sets tuition rates. Rates will vary depending on one’s religious affiliation. There is a set rate for students who are Catholic. There is another rate for students who are non Catholic.
The faculty of the school is hired for one year and students’ programs are planned for the year on that basis. The enrollment of a student indicates that his parents understand that all school expenses and commitments were made with the assumption that the student will remain in the school for the entire year.
The Advisory Board reserves the right to adjust tuition if necessary to meet unforeseen emergencies. Parents will be given adequate notice if such an adjustment becomes necessary.
Subsidy is requested from the Catholic support and non-support parishes. If for any reason the parish chooses not to pay this subsidy then it becomes the obligation of the parents.
A family bona-fide membership in a church parish will be determined by the pastor of the parish.
The total cost of education per child exceeds the tuition. Perhaps some parents are able and willing to pay this total cost. If so, this excess funding will be placed in a fund that will assist those who are less able to pay full tuition.
Families experiencing financial difficulty may apply for reduction in tuition by securing the proper forms from the school office. Tuition assistance is given on an annual basis.
Rayne Catholic Elementary students who are receiving tuition assistance are obliged to follow and adhere to the rules, regulations and policies of Rayne Catholic Elementary School and the Rayne Catholic School Board. Any such student causing serious or persistent disciplinary problems at Rayne Catholic will lose the tuition assistance allocation for the school year in question. This determination rests with the administration of Rayne Catholic Elementary School following review by the Rayne Catholic Elementary School Board.

Pre-Kindergarten

$3,290.00 per student

There are no discounts for Pre-Kindergarten students

Subsidy: Member of St. Joseph Parish = $50 per student

Non-Member of St. Joseph Parish = $75.00 per student

Families whose church parish does not pay the subsidy will assume responsibility for payment.

GRADES Kindergarten – 8^th Grade

1 student $ 3,240.00

2 students $ 5,897.00

3 students $ 8,457.00

4 or more students $10,887.00

Subsidy: Member of St. Joseph Parish = $50 per student

Non-Member of St. Joseph Parish = $75.00 per student

Families whose church parish does not pay the subsidy will assume responsibility for payment.

Tuition Payment Options:

Tuition payment envelopes are mailed home during the month of June.

Rayne Catholic Elementary School offers the following options for tuition payment:

Payment in full at the beginning of the school year
Monthly payments over a 10, 11 or 12-month period, beginning in JUNE

Note: New families are required to choose the 10 month option.

Capital Improvement Fee:

$160.00 per family

Payable before July 31, 2011

A 6% monthly interest fee will be charged beginning on August 10, 2011

Fees/Dues: all fees/dues are non-refundable

Tuition includes the following: Technology fee ($50) per family, Educational Material fee ($100) per family, and Classroom Supply Fee ($50) per student.

Other Fees/Dues:

Athletics: $35 per student (1 fee covers all sports for one year)

Buddy Program (Kindergarten and 8^th grade only): $20 per student – this includes t-shirt and all activities

Club Dues: Dues are set in August.

EXTENDED DAY

Excel: Education for Extra-Curricula Learning

The Excel program begins at 3:00 p.m. and ends at 5:30 p.m. Students participating in the Excel program will be supervised by the Excel supervisor and aide. The first hour will be spent doing homework; the second hour will be devoted to structured play, free time, etc. A daily snack will be offered.

The registration fee for the EXCEL program is $10.00 per child and is non-refundable. Registration for EXCEL will take place in August. Fee for the Excel program may be charged weekly, daily, or monthly. A monthly part-time rate is available for those who pick-up daily before 4:15. A daily drop-in rate is also available. Please contact the school office for more information.

EXCEL (after-care) Program

$10.00 per child registration fee payable in August

Daily Rate Monthly Rate Part-Time Rate (pick-up before 4:15)

1 child $ 7.00 $ 90.00 $ 55.00

2 children $12.00 $162.00 $ 99.00

3 children $15.00 $216.00 $132.00

4 children $16.00 $252.00 $154.00

Payable on the 1^stof each month