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St. Ambrose Catholic School
4506 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, Md. 21215
(410) 664-2373
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Pre-K Flyer
January 30, 2010
Dear Parents,
Enclosed please find the requested new student registration materials for the 2010-11 school year. Parents of students entering kindergarten – grade 2 are encouraged to take advantage of the Catholic beginnings incentive. Register your young child for a reduced fee. See the attached information form for additional information.
Please note that tuition assistance is available on a first-come first-serve basis. You are encouraged to complete the form required by Private Schools Aid Service as soon as possible. Those who do not complete the process will not be eligible for tuition assistance through the Archdiocese. Members of St. Ambrose Parish may also qualify for the St. Ambrose Family Scholarship. Please be sure to inquire. Call the main office at 410-664-2373 as soon as possible to schedule an appointment to register your child for the new school year.
Thank you for your interest in our school. We hope you will allow us to work with you to meet the instructional needs of your child. We look forward to developing a long-lasting educational partnership. May the peace and blessings of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, be with you always.
Yours truly,
Pamela Sanders
Principal
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Uniforms may be purchased through Dennis Uniform Company, 1110 Rolling Road Catonsville, Maryland 21244 (410-747-7583) or Flynn & O’Hara School Uniforms, Loch Raven Plaza, 1300 Goucher Boulevard, Towson Maryland 21204 – (410-828-4709).
Boys
Girls
Navy Blue Trousers
Plaid Jumper
White dress shirt
Navy blue monogrammed sweater (Gr. K-5)
Navy blue tie
White blouse with Peter Pan collar (Gr. K-5)
Navy blue socks
Navy blue or white tights (winter)
Tan suede bucks
Navy blue or white socks (summer)
Light blue long-sleeved monogrammed polo (Gr. K-2)
Black or brown leather belt
In cold weather, boys and girls may wear navy or white turtlenecks under their shirts.
*Timberland style or other boot-like shoes are NOT PERMITTED.
Please refer to the Parent/Student Handbook for guidelines on appropriate hairstyles and grooming for all school days and school-sponsored events. Boys are not allowed to wear braids or have designs cut in the hair. Boys may not wear earrings. Girls may wear a pair of small post earrings. No hoops or dangles of any size are permitted.
(Optional)
To be worn at parent’s discretion during the months of August, September, October, April, May, and June:
Light blue monogrammed polo shirt
Navy blue Walking Shorts or skorts for girls
White tennis shoes
White socks
Gym Uniform (Boys & Girls)
Gold St. Ambrose tee shirt
Blue St. Ambrose Sweatshirt
Blue Mesh shorts
Blue St. Ambrose sweatpants
White tennis shoes & white socks
TUITION AND FEES
Tuition for the 2009-10 school year is $4,700.00. All tuition will be billed through SMART Tuition Management. A non-refundable deposit of $150.00 is due at the time of registration. All fees must be paid in full by July 1, 2009.
Payment must be made in cash or money order.
New Student Testing-
$20.00 payable in cash at the time of testing.
Registration Fee – Kindergarten – grade 2 Catholic Beginnings Incentive
$475.00
Registration Fee Grades 3-7
$550.00
This includes book fee, technology fee, and the archdiocesan student fees.
It should be noted that book fees have been reduced by $90.00 because of our participation in the Nonpublic Student Textbook Program sponsored by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Fundraising Fee
$150.00
You may participate in the fundraising projects or pay the fee - $50.00 per fundraiser which will be automatically billed to your tuition account.
NEW STUDENT AND PARENT ORIENTATION
All new students entering grades 1-8 must take the St. Ambrose Catholic School Placement Tests in reading, writing, and math. The school reserves the right to place students in the appropriate grade level based on the results of this test. Students entering kindergarten are tested by the Title I Program at the beginning of the school year. Parents and guardians of all new students are required to attend an orientation session with the principal and the pastor prior to the opening of school.
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New Student Registration Information
2010-2011
Registration is done by appointment only. Call the school office at 410-664-2373.
YOU MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WITH YOU TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD.
1. Your child’s birth certificate
2. Your child’s baptismal certificate
3. Your child’s immunization records
4. Your child’s latest report card and standardized test scores (grades 1-7)
5. Two completed Recommendation Forms from your child’s current teacher and principal (grades 1-7)
6. Your child’s Social Security Card
7. Proof of custody (if other than the natural parent)
8. Names and numbers of three emergency contact people
9. If Applying for Tuition Assistance, application must be made through the Private Schools Aid Service. Eligibility will be determined and the funds distributed on a needs basis. A personal interview is also required for all tuition assistance applications and scholarship recipients.
Light blue oxford blouse
Light blue shirt
Plaid skirt
Red monogrammed sweater
Navy blue or white socks
In cold weather, boys and girls may wear navy or red turtlenecks under their shirts.
Please refer to the Parent/Student Handbook for guidelines on appropriate hairstyles and grooming for all school days and school-sponsored events. Boys are not allowed to wear braids or have designs cut in the hair. Boys may not wear earrings. Girls may wear one pair of small post earrings. No hoops or dangles of any size are permitted.
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New Student Registration
_________________________ _______________________ _____ _______ ______________
Last Name First Name M.I. Sex Race
____________________________ ______________________________________ ________________
Date of Birth Place of Birth (City, State) Social Security #
Applying for Grade: ____________________ Current Grade: _________________
School Presently Attending: ______________________________________________________
School Address: ________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________ State: __________________ Zip: ______________
Phone: _______________________________________________________________________
Reason for Transfer: ______________________________________________________________________________
Child’s Religion: _______________________________________________________________
Family Church: ________________________________________________________________
Church Address: ____________________________________ City, State: ______________
If member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Envelope #: ________________________________
Date of Baptism: ________________________ Church: _____________________________
Date of First Communion: _________________ Church: _____________________________
Date of Confirmation: _____________________ Church: ____________________________
Date Received: __________________________________________
Verified:
Birth Certificate ___________
Baptismal Certificate _______
Parish Membership _______
Health Records _____________
Social Security __________
Test Scores ____________
Immunization Records __________
Academic Records __________
Recommendation Request ________
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GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION
Tuition Assistance: Application must be made through the Private School Aid Service. It will then be determined the amount of assistance for which you are eligible. Funds will be distributed on needs basis. Families must meet all guidelines and comply with all regulations in order to receive and maintain tuition assistance. Every family is expected to contribute financially to the child’s educational expense. A new application is required every year.
School Hours: School is in session from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Breakfast is served at 7:25 a.m. Students remaining after 2:45 p.m. must be enrolled in the after school program. Parents of students who are not in the after school program will be assessed a fee of $ 20.00 for child care services when students are picked up after 2:45p.m.
St. Ambrose Youth Place: An after school program that operates from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.daily and includes 1 hour of supervised recreation, snack,1 hour of academic assistance , and 1 hour of interest related activity. There is an annual fee of $200.00 per student to cover program costs.
Uniforms: Students in grades K – 8 must wear the required school and gym uniforms. They are available through Dennis Uniform Company, 1110 Rolling Road, Catonsville, Maryland 21244 and Flynn & O’Hara School Uniforms, 1300 Goucher Boulevard, Towson, Maryland 21204. Tennis shoes are only worn with the summer uniform and on gym days. Tennis shoes must be white. Neither jewelry, nail polish, nor make-up are allowed.
Age Requirements: According to Maryland State Law, A child must be five (5) years old by August 31, 2010 to enter kindergarten for the 2010-11 school year.
School Rules and Regulations: Each family will receive a copy of the school handbook. All school rules and regulations will be strictly enforced. All new students enter St. Ambrose Catholic School on a probationary basis for the first year. The school reserves the right to dismiss a student for violation of the school rules and/or policies or for consistently delinquent tuition payments. Parents must agree in writing to all school policies.
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Parent/Guardian: Mr. & Mrs./ Mr./ Ms. ____________________ _____________________________
(please circle) First Name Last Name
Relationship to Student: __________________________________________________________
(If other than natural parent, proof of custody must be attached)
Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________________ State: ______ Zip: _____________
Home Phone: ____________________ Cell Phone _____________________________
Email Address _________________________________________________________________
Father: _______________________________ Mother: ________________________________
Address: _____________________________ Address: ________________________________
Home Phone:________________________ Home Phone: ____________________________
Marital Status: ________________________ Marital Status: ___________________________
Occupation: _________________________ Occupation:______________________________
Place of Employment: __________________ Place of Employment:______________________
Work Phone: _________________________ Work Phone: _____________________________
Siblings attending St. Ambrose Catholic School: (List Last Name, First Name, Grade)__________________
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