2024-2025

FINANCIAL MATTERS

Policy will strictly be enforced. 

TUITION POLICY STATEMENT

If tuition payments are15 days in arrears, your child may be unable to continue attending classes at St. Gregory the Great unless the Principal has been advised and an alternate payment plan has been approved.

If before/after school payments are over 2 weeks delinquent, your child may be unable to remain in the morning daycare program unless the Principal has been notified.

If tuition and fees are not paid on time, AND/OR service hours are not being rendered, AND/OR fund-raising is not occurring as outlined, those families will be asked to meet their financial obligation or their children will not be allowed to re-register for the following school year. Late fees $25.00 will be added to all fundraisers not paid on time.

TUITION:

1. The school operates on a tight budget. It is imperative, therefore, that tuition be paid

promptly on the 5th or 20th day of each month through FACTS.

2. Annual fees are due mid-June 1st for each new school year. The fee will increase thereafter (as posted) if not paid each required date.  No post-dated checks will be allowed.

3. Registration for Day Care must be completed on REGISTRATION DAY.

Students may not begin the new school year until all previous financial obligations (including all fees) have been met. Tuition is paid over 10/11 months through FACTS, beginning in July and ending in May.

4. In February, you will be asked for your intent to return to St. Gregory for the new school year. At that time, you will be asked to make the registration payment to reserve your child’s spot for the new school year. The registration fee is a non-refundable family fee. This will be due in early March. On March 30th, fees increase $50 every two weeks.

5. All new incoming students are required to pay a non-refundable registration and testing fee of $375.00 ($25.00 for each additional child) before the scheduled testing date.

6. All Extra After school Activities must be paid in advance with the return of the completed permission slips. Uniforms may be required and additional money will be needed to cover the uniform expense depending on the sport/activity.  Athletic uniforms not returned after the season/school year has ended will be charged $90.00 to their tuition and remain on the account for the following school year. (Does not apply to personalized uniforms)

7.  A $40.00 FACTS missed payment fee will be automatically deducted from the account identified in section 3 (of the FACTs agreement), for each payment attempt that is missed. (See agreement, bottom hand right corner). The fee for all returned checks is $50.00 and full payment will be required in cash. After two returned checks, all payments, fundraising, and PTO activities must be made in cash for the year.

8. CHECKS for payment will not be accepted in the office after May 10th. CASH or Money Order or Credit Card.

FEES:

DAYCARE: If before/after school payments are over 2 weeks delinquent, your child may be unable to remain in the daycare program unless the Principal has been notified.

ANNUAL FEES:

Annual Fee per year for each student which covers insurance, administration costs, textbooks and workbooks, Standardized testing, testing, all web-based programs which are due in June of each school year. 

Technology Fee is due at registration of each school year (See rate scale). With constant technology upgrades and maintenance we do anticipate an increase in this area in the future.  Due no later than registration Day in August.

Fundraising: Since the tuition we receive from our families partially covers the cost of the school’s operations, we rely heavily on fundraising to provide a quality Catholic education. The difference between our intake from tuition and fees and the cost of operating the school is considerable. As we continue a healthy growth in enrollment, we also want to maintain our facility. As much as possible, please participate in the fundraising activities. We all benefit from all successful fundraisers.

During the school year, we will have the following major fundraisers to support the school:

 We rely heavily on your generous donations of time and goods for the following activities.

• Parish Raffle ($100) (distributed in June each year)

• Golf Tournament (sponsorships, donations)

• Trunk or Treat (PTO) donations, work hours, committee members)

• Auction (basket items, gift certificates, products, etc)

• Auction Event and Raffle Tickets ($100 per family)

•  Fish Fry (work hours, dessert donations, other donations)

•  December Raffle (see family commitment schedule below)

December Calendar Commitment for Families:

Every family commits to participation in all fundraisers. Expected proceeds of these activities keep the tuition payments at an affordable level. We need each family to do as much as they can to exceed the fundraising goal. If the expected income from the above fund-raisers falls below what is needed to meet our budget, an additional fund-raiser may need to take place to meet the budget.

The donation of matching funds is always most welcome and much needed. Fundraising credit can only be given for those donations that go directly into the general school budget and help to offset expenses. St. Gregory the Great relies on the generosity of its school families, donors and alumni. It is important to St. Gregory the Great that our families continue to support us all during the year-- not only until required fundraising and service hours are fulfilled.

“GO ABOVE AND BEYOND”

MANDATORY FUNDRAISERS (SEE Options on fundraiser schedule)

**Families will be responsible for the price of the auction dinner if they fail to show after the RSVP has been accepted.

Fun activities and Fundraisers These are events that the students participate to raise money for field trips, American Heart Association ,MCA, Autism, Cancer organizationsCEF TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has established a Tuition Assistance Program (CEF) to help families who are experiencing difficulties in making tuition payments. The program is available to all families whose children are enrolled in a parochial school and who meet income eligibility requirements. Application for assistance is made in February. Detailed information is available in the school office. Paperwork must also be submitted in the spring in order to qualify for the fall. The Catholic Education Foundation will make all the decisions regarding all scholarships.

CARE OF BOOKS, TECHNOLOGY, PERSONAL AND SCHOOL PROPERTY:

Most textbooks and library books are the property of the school. Each child is expected to take care of the books and materials given for her/his use. Any books that are lost or damaged must be replaced and paid for by the student. All books must be covered with durable covers at all times (no graffiti at any time). Books are numbered and assigned to each child, who will be expected to pay for any destruction or loss. School bags are to be used to transport books to and from school. Ipads or other school devices must have cases or protective covering. 

TK and K students have tote bags which can be purchased during registration. The students do not have a need for backpacks at this level.

BREAKAGE AND FINES:

Any student who damages school property will be expected to pay the cost of the damage done. GRADUATION FEES, ACTIVITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:

Graduation exercises shall not take place earlier than the weekend preceding the closure of school. Graduation ceremonies and dress should be dignified and simple. No limousines or other extravagances are permitted. All fees, including fulfillment of your fundraising commitment and service hours, are due by mid May. NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER MAY 10TH. ALL MONIES OWED MUST BE PAID IN CASH, DEBIT CARD, CREDIT CARD OR MONEY ORDER.

Parents who do not have these fees paid will forfeit the privilege of their child participating in the planned Graduation activities. All Graduates and their parents will be required to sign a Graduation agreement during the last quarter of the school year.

Graduation is a privilege not a right.

We reserve the right to withhold these events:

Graduation ceremony, breakfast, retreat, and “Pupil Free Day” from any student or students who conduct themselves in a manner unbecoming of a St. Gregory the Great student. This includes behavior in and out of school as well as school work. Students who do not maintain the prescribed academic and behavior averages set by the Eighth grade teacher of a “C” will forfeit graduation activities. Students not conforming to the school uniform and dress code for any Graduation activities may be sent home or asked to leave the event.

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Please sign and return “Financial Matters Acknowledgement” signature page

FINANCIAL MATTERS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Policy will strictly be enforced. (7/18)

By signing my name below, I am acknowledging that I have read and understand the Financial Matters policy of St. Gregory the Great School. 

I understand I am responsible for all financial matters not paid on a timely matter, including late fees incurred after the due date. I understand that a photocopy of this document is as valid as the original. You may receive a copy of this document upon request.

Family Name:  _______________________________________________

Name of Eldest Child: _________________________________________

Grade of Eldest Child: _________________________________________

Signature(s) of Adult responsible for student(s) enrolled at St. Gregory the Great School for the 2024-2025 school year.

Signature:____________________________________________ (Parent/Guardian)  Dated: ________

Signature:____________________________________________(Parent/Guardian)   Dated: ________

Return this fully executed document on or about August 22, 2024 to the school front office.