January 30, 2011

Dear Parents,

Enclosed please find your registration materials for the 2011-2012 school year.  You are encouraged to take advantage of the early re-registration incentive. This lower fee is only available from March 1, 2011 - May 31, 2011.  Please note, the first $100.00 of the registration fee is due at the time of registration. The balance must be paid in full by July 1, 2011. Failure to do so will result in the loss of any reduction previously given. Speak with Mr. Sanders about the multiple child discount.

These are times when all of us, schools as well as families, are feeling the strain of stretching finite finances as far as we can. For many of the families in our Archdiocese, a true blessing which has made an otherwise unaffordable Catholic Education affordable has been participation in the Partners in Excellence Program (which was recently renamed the Partners in Excellence Scholarship Program). This program, since its beginning fourteen years ago, has grown to include more than 350 philanthropic, business, and private benefactors as funding partners to families wishing to give their children the blessing and heritage of a Catholic education. Currently, 1,959 children are receiving that gift of assistance.

In order to be prudent stewards and extend this gift of partial assistance to as many qualifying families as possible, the Archdiocese now requires all families who wish to begin or continue their children’s receipt of PIE Scholarship assistance to participate in an application procedure developed and managed by FACTS Grant & Aid Analysis. The application process will consist of filling in a form requesting specific information and meeting a specific timeline for submitting that information. FACTS will screen the applications and make recommendations. The perspective of the principals concerning PIE Scholars also will be elicited. These key steps will assist central office staff to determine the appropriate scholarship award for each qualifying applicant.

To ensure that everyone in the Saint Ambrose School community who participates in or wishes to participate in a scholarship program understands and feels comfortable about the procedure, there will be three very important meetings to explain the process and assist you with completing the necessary paperwork. These meetings are scheduled for Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the Rectory; Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the Rectory; and Wednesday, February16, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the school library. You may elect to come to any one of these meetings. However, you must attend one of the meetings to be considered for a scholarship or tuition assistance.

ALL FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TO FACTS BY MARCH 1^ST.

It is in your best interest to apply early because funds are limited and those who apply early will be considered first. Please don’t wait until the funds run out. Everyone will be asked to RSVP with Ms. Rice prior to the scheduled meetings. Please call 410-664-2373 to sign up for a day and time.

Please encourage your friends and family members with school age children to consider Saint Ambrose School to meet the educational needs of their children. A month’s free tuition will be given to each family who refers a family who enrolls and attends St. Ambrose School in the 2011-2012 school-year. 

Thank you for allowing us to work with you to meet the instructional needs of your child.  We look forward to continuing the 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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January 30, 2011

Dear Parents,

Enclosed please find the requested new student registration materials for the 2011-12 school year.  Parents of students entering pre-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 FACTS Grant & Aid Analysis 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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St. Ambrose Catholic School

New Student Registration Information

2011-2012

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 Facts Grant & Aid Analysis. 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. There is a $23.00 application fee.

TUITION AND FEES

Tuition for the 2011-12 school year is $5,200.00. All tuition will be billed through SMART Tuition Management. A deposit of $150.00 is due at the time of registration.  All fees must be paid in full by July 1, 2011.

 Payment must be made in cash or money order.

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 pre- 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.

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

Tuition Assistance: Application must be made through the FACTS Grant and Aid Analysis. 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 7:15 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 late.

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 a monthly fee of $100.00 per student to cover program costs. Families with more than one child may apply for a partial scholarship.

Uniforms: Students in grades Pre 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 four (4) years old by August 31, 2011 to enter pre-kindergarten for the 2011-12 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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                                                                                  St. Ambrose Catholic School

                                                                                      New Student Registration

                                                                                                    2011-2012

Family Information

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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School History

Applying for Grade:  ____________________                     Current Grade: _________________

School Presently Attending: ______________________________________________________

School Address: ________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________     State: __________________  Zip: ______________

Phone: _______________________________________________________________________

Reason for Transfer: ______________________________________________________________________________

Religious Information

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: ____________________________

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                                                                                     St. Ambrose Catholic School

                                                                         Returning Student Registration Information

                                                                                                        2011-2012

All parents must call the office to schedule an appointment to complete the registration process.

Prior to registration please review the enclosed form and revise as necessary.

1.      Update information (Address, phone numbers, place of employment).

2.      Provide updated immunization information.

3.      Update emergency contact information.

4. If Applying for Tuition Assistance, application must be made through FACTS Grant & Aid Analysis. Eligibility will be determined and the  funds distributed on an as needs basis. There is a $23.00 application fee. A personal interview is also required for all tuition assistance applications and scholarship recipients.

Effective June 27^th the office will be open Monday – Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

TUITION AND FEES

Tuition for the 2011-12 school year is $5,200.00. All tuition will be billed through SMART Tuition Management. A deposit of $100.00 per child is due at the time of registration.  All fees must be paid in full by July 1, 2011.

Payment must be made in cash or money order. No Personal checks will be accepted.

SCHOOL UNIFORM - Elementary

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).

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. 

Warm Weather Uniform – Boys & Girls

                                                                              (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)

Must be worn to school on the student’s gym day

SCHOOL UNIFORM - Middle School

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).

Black or brown leather belt

In cold weather, boys and girls may wear navy or red 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 one pair of small post earrings.  No hoops or dangles of any size are permitted. 

Warm Weather Uniform – Boys & Girls

(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)

Must be worn to school on the student’s gym day

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                                                                                         St. Ambrose Catholic School

                                                                                       Returning Student Registration

                                                                                                         2011-2012

Family Information

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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