GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

Tuition Assistance: Available on a first-come first-serve basis according to financial need.  Completed application, verified proof of income, proof of guardianship, and/or marital status, signed support statement, and a personal interview are required.  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 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.  Breakfast is served at 7:15 a.m. Students remaining after 3:00 p.m. must be enrolled in the Watchcare Program. Parents who pick students up after 3:00 p.m. will be assessed a fee of $ 20.00 for child care services.

Watchcare Program: A supervised after school program of study and recreation is available at an additional charge for the convenience of working parents.  See the application for fees and hours.

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 on gym days. Jewelry, nail polish, and make-up are not allowed.

Age Requirements: According to Maryland State Law, A child must be five (5) years old by September 30, 2005 to enter kindergarten for the 2005-06 school year. Students entering first grade must be six (6) by October 31, 2005