

Dear Parents /
Guardians,
Attached
please find your registration packet for the upcoming 2007–2008 academic
year. We thank you for choosing St. Joseph School and sharing God’s
precious gift with us – your children. Your sacrificial support of Catholic
education is greatly appreciated. The cooperation of paying tuition on time
and support of fund raising activities for the Home School Association is of
great assistance in administrating the School. The tuition you pay does not
cover the actual cost of educating your child. The difference is made up
primarily by a subsidy from Saint Joseph Parish and by various fund raising
activities sponsored by our hard-working H.S.A.
Sunday Mass is the focal point of our Catholic faith. Your
continued attendance at Sunday Eucharist makes St. Joseph Parish a great
community of faith. A good Catholic education is promoted by Christian
values, prayer, and example. Therefore, we ask you to please make every
effort to grow in greater intimacy with Christ by receiving the Sacrament of
Penance and Holy Communion often.
For those who are new to St. Joseph School, we extend to you a
warm welcome into our school family. For both new families and those
returning for another school year, we offer our committed support and
interest in offering quality and excellence in the education of your
child(ren).
Any family who would like to apply to the Diocese and Saint
Joseph Parish for financial assistance, please request a Financial
Assistance Form from the School Office.
Thank you.
Filing this
(application/registration) form should not be deemed acceptance to St.
Joseph School. An application will not be considered complete until all
the necessary paper work has been submitted, including immunization
records.
No child shall be
admitted to St. Joseph School without proper proof that the child has been
immunized as required by the laws of the State of New Jersey,
N.J.S.A.26:1A-9. Proper immunization is a condition of admission to the
School. No requests for religious exemptions will be considered.
St. Joseph School
provides the environment necessary to foster the Catholic faith, challenge
to academic excellence and build leadership qualities for the future of
the Catholic Church and society.

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
2007-2008 TUITION CONTRACT
GRADES KINDERGARTEN
THROUGH 8
Based on Diocesan
Guidelines, the following is the new tuition policy for St. Joseph School
for the 2006-2007school year.
REGISTRATION FEE
– K through 8 $ 50.00 New Families
(Non-Refundable) $
50.00 Re-Registration
ACADEMIC FEE
- K through 8 $125.00 Per Child
(Non-Refundable)
H.S.A. FEE -
K through 8 $
25.00 Per Family
TUITION
FEE – Active
Parishioners (K-8)
1 Child
$3,200.00
2 Children $5,600.00
3 Children
$7,200.00
4 Children
$8,000.00
TUITION FEE
– Families from another parish receive a subsidy for tuition (K-8 only)
provided that a Tuition Assistance Eligibility Form is filled out by the
Pastor stating that you qualify for the subsidy. If this criteria is not
met, you will be charged the fee below.
TUITION
FEE –
Registered parishioners not attending Mass & Non-Catholic Families
(K-8)
1 Child
$3,900.00
2 Children $6,825.00
3 Children $8,775.00
4 Children
$9,370.00
Families with a child
enrolled in our Pre-K Program with another child enrolled in school will
receive a $200.00 discount. PRE-K REGISTRATION IS A SEPARATE PACKET.
One check made payable to
St. Joseph School is due at the time of registration.
(Due on
or before February 28, 2007)
All families who enroll
their children at St. Joseph School have several options available to them
in making tuition payments. The St. Joseph School 2007-2008 tuition
schedule contained in this registration packet gives an outline of the
tuition costs and the payment plans available.
For those who choose one
of the other payment plans (Plan C,D,E), St. Joseph School has adopted a tuition
management and collection program called FACTS. The
FACTS program is not a
loan, but rather a plan that enables you to make tuition payments directly
to a bank. Your payments are automatically deducted from your bank account
each month. Those who choose the
FACTS program are asked to complete the
FACTS Tuition Payment Plan 2007-2008 Enrollment Form and return it to the
school office with the other registration materials in this packet on or
before
February 28, 2007.
ALL TUITION PLAN CHOICES
MUST HAVE ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL COMMITTEE APPROVAL

COMMITMENT LETTER
Participation in the communal celebration of the Sunday Eucharist is a
testimony of belonging and of being faithful to Christ and to His Church.
The faithful give witness by this to their communion in faith and charity.
Together they testify to God’s holiness and their hope of salvation. They
strengthen one another under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
I agree to use my Church envelopes at Mass throughout the
calendar year as a means for the Pastor, Principal and the School Committee
to review Mass attendance on Sundays and Holy Days of obligation.
If there is a problem with Mass attendance, the Pastor,
Principal and the School Committee reserve the right not to accept my
child(ren) into St. Joseph School for the following academic year and that
my child(ren) could be removed this year.
WHEN I
SIGN THIS COMMITMENT I ACCEPT MY OBLIGATIONS AS A PRACTICING CATHOLIC.
_________________________________
_______________________________
Father/Guardian Signature
Mother/Guardian Signature

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION INTENT
Children in
Grade 2 who will be receiving First Holy Communion.
My child will receive First Holy Communion in our Parish which is
__________________________
OR
I will request the necessary permission from the Pastor of my Parish to have
my child receive First Holy Communion with the students from St. Joseph
Parish. ______________ (please initial).
Children in
grades 6-7-8 who will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.
My child will receive Confirmation in our Parish which is
________________________________ .
OR
I will request the necessary permission from the Pastor of my Parish to have
my child receive Confirmation with the students from St. Joseph Parish.
__________ (please initial).

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION
_____St.
Joseph Parishioner (envelope number ________________ ).
I (we) affirm that we are
registered and practicing members of St. Joseph Parish and will contribute
each week to the financial support of our parish recognizing
that a substantial amount of parish income supports the school, as well
as all other aspects of the life and mission of the Church.
_____Roman Catholic from another parish
I (we) affirm that we are
registered and practicing members of ______________________ . We enclose a
letter of approval from our pastor and a promise of financial support of the
same parish, according to the directives of the Diocese.
_____Other Parish/Church/Temple/Mosque
__________________Religious Denomination_____________
I (we) affirm that we are
registered and practicing members of _________________________ .
Furthermore, I will…
* Be interested and concerned
in the work that my child is doing in school and will cooperate with the
administration and staff to help my child learn to the best of his/her
ability.
* See to it that home
assignments are carried out exactly and that proper discipline and respect
for authority is instilled in my child.
* Attend to the best of my
ability every H.S.A. meeting during the school year.
* Cooperate in H.S.A.
projects throughout the year.
___________________
____________________________ ___________________________
DATE FATHER/GUARDIAN
SIGNATURE MOTHER/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE

HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
PARENT PARTICIPATION COMMITMENT
Close
cooperation between the home and school is most important. To help achieve
this, there is a Home School Association (H.S.A.) at St. Joseph School. The
purpose of H.S.A. activities is to aid in the financial support of our
School and promote a sense of community. In order that this aim be
accomplished, it is necessary that all parents/guardians contribute to and
support all activities. The H.S.A. goal for the 2007-2008 academic year is
$55,000. This helps to offset the financial obligation of both the family
and the parish.
I (We) promise to support the Home School Association (H.S.A.)
and make a commitment to actively participate in fund raising efforts and
other such activities in order to ensure quality and excellence in the
education of our children. In addition to the $25.00 H.S.A. yearly dues per
family, I (we) understand that each school family is also responsible for
participation in four specific fund raising activities throughout the
academic year.
____________________
_________________________ ______________________
DATE FATHER/GUARDIAN
SIGNATURE MOTHER/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE

SCRIP PROGRAM
This is a
program where store vouchers are purchased at face value with a percentage
of the total purchase being returned to the School. This is a great way for
our School to earn additional funds at no extra cost to you (example: You
pay $20.00 and you receive $20.00 in scrip). Instead of using cash, you use
the scrip to make your purchases. This program has the potential for being
a very profitable fundraiser. Each family is responsible for purchasing
$2,000 in scrip over the course of a year. At least half this amount must
be purchased by the end of the second marking period with the remaining
amount to be purchased by the end of the school year.
____________________
_________________________ ______________________
DATE FATHER/GUARDIAN
SIGNATURE MOTHER/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE
I ELECT TO CHOOSE
THE BUY-OUT OPTION AND NOT PURCHASE ANY SCRIP DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR.
□
I choose the Buy-Out
option and will pay the $200.00 in two installments.
$100.00 due on
July 1, 2007
$100.00 due on
January 1, 2008
____________________
_________________________ ______________________
DATE FATHER/GUARDIAN
SIGNATURE MOTHER/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE

PARENT SERVICE COMMITMENT
The parental
service component is necessary to achieve the objectives and goals of St.
Joseph School. We ask that you indicate below your FIRST and SECOND choice
with regard to the service you intend to participate in during the academic
year. Your first choice will receive preference whenever possible.
All Parent Service
Commitment choices are subject to St. Joseph School Committee approval.
_____ART ROOM:
To assist the art
teacher in whatever way is needed. (flexible hours)
_____Monday
_____Tuesday _____Wednesday _____Thursday _____Friday
_____HOT LUNCH:
To assist children by
serving food and wiping tables/trays between lunches (from 10:45AM to
12:00PM)
_____Monday
_____Tuesday _____Wednesday _____Thursday _____Friday
_____LIBRARY: Two
hours per week every week (flexible schedule). Duties include:
a) checking and
straightening out books and shelves. b) assisting children in selecting
books.
_____Monday
_____Tuesday _____Wednesday _____Thursday _____Friday
_____PLAYGROUND:
One hour per week every week 11:00AM – 12:00PM. Duties include:
a) helping the children
at lunch b) supervising activities in the play area c) hall duty on rainy
and cold days.
_____Monday
_____Tuesday _____Wednesday _____Thursday _____Friday

_____SERVICE POINT
PROGRAM: Each family is to earn 100 Service Points for the school
year. Parents are given service points for volunteering their time for
fundraisers and special events. If you have selected this option, please
indicate if you would like to serve in the following capacity.
_____ H.S.A. Executive Board 100 points
_____ Athletic Assoc. Executive Board 100 points
_____ Spring Auction Chairperson 100 points
_____ Service Point Coordinator 100 points
_____ Scrip Coordinator 100 points
_____ Head Class Parent 30 points
_____ Class Parent 20
points
_____ Fundraiser Chairperson 30 points
_____ Special Events / Fundraising 10 points

_____SERVICE FEE:
Instead of performing one of the above parent service projects, I choose to
pay a service fee of $500. I agree to pay this fee in full upon
registration or in two payments of $250. each on
August 1, 2007
and December 1, 2007.. This amount is intended to help bridge the gap
between the actual cost and the subsidized rate of education for my
child(ren) for this academic year. I acknowledge that this amount is in
addition to the tuition and H.S.A. fund raising commitments.
_________________ __________________________
___________________
Date
Father/Guardian Mother/Guardian

ST.
JOSEPH
SCHOOL
REGISTRATION CHECKLIST
A copy of the following
must be included for all NEW Registrations:
Birth
Certificate __________
Immunization Record
__________
Baptismal
Certificate __________
A copy of the following
must be included for ALL Registrations:
Faith Commitment
__________
Family
Information __________
Parish
Affiliation __________
Service Commitment
__________
Tuition Payment Plan
__________
FACTS
form, if needed __________
Registration Fee
Paid Yes ______ No ______
Academic Fee
Paid Yes ______ No ______
H.S.A. Dues
Paid Yes ______ No ______
PLEASE NOTE:
> Uniform
measurement sheets (for grades K through 8) will be sent under separate
cover.
> Consistent
with the district cut-off date for kindergarten school registration children
must be 5 years old before October 1, 2007.
> Children who
will be preparing for the sacraments of First Penance, First Communion or
Confirmation during the 2007-2008 school year will register for the
sacramental program in September. These are mandatory programs for
all Roman Catholic children.
> All fees must
be returned with the registration materials. The registration materials and
fee are due in the school office by
Tuesday,
February 28, 2007
at the latest. After that date a fee of $25.00 per student will be
charged. New families are especially urged to return their
registration materials as soon as possible, since new students are accepted
on a first come, first served basis.
> All forms must
be signed by both parents/guardians in order for registration packet to be considered complete.

PAYMENT
PLANS
(Please indicate the payment plan of your choice)
_____PLAN A (Full Payment Plan) Full payment due
July 4, 2007.
($35.00 discount if payment is made by due date)
_____PLAN B (Two Payment Plan) Due on July 4, 2007 and January 2,
2008.
(Payments can be made directly to the school or parish office)
_____PLAN C (Five Payment Plan) Five equal payments through the
FACTS
Program.
(July, September, November, January, And March)
_____PLAN D (Ten Payment Plan) 10 equal payments through the
FACTS
Program
(Beginning July 2007 through April 2008)
_____PLAN E (Credit Card Plan) 10 equal credit card payments through
the
FACTS
Program
(Beginning July 2007 through April 2008)
(plus a fee of 2 1/2 % for using a credit card)
TUITION DUE: $______________
One check is due at time of registration.
(Deadline
February
28, 2005)
Registration Fee:
New Families $50.00 __________
(non-refundable) Re-Registration $50.00 __________
Academic
Fee:
Per Child $125.00 __________
H.S.A.
Dues:
Per Family $25.00 ___________
*There
will be an additional fee of $25.00 per student for all
re-registration packets received after
February 28, 2007
WHEN I SIGN THIS CONTRACT I ACCEPT MY
OBLIGATIONS AS BINDING.
I UNDERSTAND THAT FAILURE TO PAY THIS
OBLIGATION COULD RESULT
IN MY CHILD(REN) BEING REMOVED FROM SCHOOL.
Date:
______________________ Father/Guardian Signature
___________________________________
Date:
______________________ Mother/Guardian Signature
___________________________________

ST.
JOSEPH SCHOOL – FAMILY INFORMATION SHEET