About Saint Leo the Great Catholic School

What makes the Catholic School distinctive is its attempt to generate a community climate in the school that is permeated by the gospel spirit of freedom and love.

Admissions Policy

• The School of Saint Leo the Great admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, andactivities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and assistance programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
• Priority is given to registered, active parishioners and to registered members of the surrounding Catholic parishes. An active parishioner is defined as one who participates in parish life by financial support of Saint Leo the Great Church, as well as giving up and beyond volunteer time to school and parish activities. The pastor will make the determination as to who qualifies as a parishioner.
• We wish to make it clear that the School of Saint Leo the Great is not geared to accommodate students who demonstrate severe grade level deficiencies or behavioral problems. We do all in our power to recommend and/or schedule specialized testing where academic deficiencies may be caused by specific learning disabilities, and will assist in referrals for alternate school placement where necessary.

Eligibility & Acceptance

• At all grade levels there will be a test and interview for students being considered for admission. Verification of birth date is required. Eligibility is also based upon the student's previous academic effort and work as well as the student's conduct.
• Acceptance into Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten is determined on the basis of screening and testing for the student's developmental maturity and readiness. Children applying for Pre- kindergarten must be age four (4) by December 1 of the coming academic year. Children applying for Kindergarten must be five (5) by December 1 of the coming academic year.
• Student applications for the coming school year will be processed in a timely manner.

Participation Policy

• The parent participation program is an integral part of the education process. Parents are asked to read the participation policy and to weigh this commitment carefully. Please understand that participation is required if a child is to remain a student at the School of Saint Leo the Great .
• Parents are expected to clearly understand the financial obligation which they assume when educating their child(ren) at the School of Saint Leo the Great .
• Parents are required to obtain, complete, and submit to the appropriate personnel volunteer hour slips as duties are performed.

Probationary Status

All possible support will be given to the students in order to insure satisfactory adjustment into the school. However, all new students are accepted on one year probationary status only. Students and parents who continually fail to follow school rules may be dismissed from the School of Saint Leo the Great. School personnel will determine if the current school programs meet the needs of the applicant.

2008-2009 Yearly Tuition Rates

One Student	$ 5,450.00
Two Students	$ 10,350.00
Three Students	$ 14,200.00
Single Student active St. Leo in-parish	$ 4,860.00
Two Students active St. Leo in-parish	$ 8,750.00
Registration Fee for Each Child (nonrefundable)	$ 375.00

Financial Aid is available.
Please contact administrative office for more information.

Newly accepted students must make their registration payment within 10 days of acceptance. Returning students must pay the registration fee on or before the designated date set forth by the administration. Failure to do so, may result in the student becoming ineligible to return to the School of Saint Leo the Great for the following school year

2007-2008 Monthly Tuition Rates (August through May)

The total yearly tuition rate minus the registration fee is divided into ten equal monthly payments. The first payment is due August 1, 2007. All remaining payments are due on the 1st of each month.

One Student	$ 545.00
Two Students	$ 1.035.00
Three Students	$ 1,420.00
Single Student active St. Leo in-parish	$ 486.00
Two Students active St. Leo in-parish	$ 875.00

A 5% discount will be given for tuition paid in-full on or before the first day of school.

Additional Fees Will Apply

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