It is with deep sadness and indescribable heartache that we announce St. Joseph School will not be open for the 2010/2011 school year.
The Diocese of Joliet has announced that St. Joseph School will close at the end of this year, June 4, 2010.
We ask you to keep our children, their families, and our staff in your prayers during this extremely painful time.
Thank you and God bless you.
SJS Tuition 2009/2010
Active Parishioner Rates:
Number of Children
Tuition**
Fees
Service Hour Fee
Total
Monthly Payment
1
$2,600
$300
$400
$3,300
$330
2
$3,300
$600
$400
$4,300
$430
3+
$3,800
$900
$400
$5,100
$510
Pre-K***
$1,750
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$400
$2,150
$215
Non-Parishioner Rates:
Number of Children
Tuition**
Fees
Service Hour Fee
Total
Monthly Payment
1
$3,300
$300
$400
$4,000
$400
2
$4,000
$600
$400
$5,000
$500
3+
$4,500
$900
$400
$5,800
$580
Pre-K***
$2,000
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$400
$2,400
$240
**A 5% discount off tuition will be given when tuition is paid in full by September 1, 2009
***Pre-K students qualify for the multi-child discount.
Possible Reductions:
Service Hour Program: Each school family has the opportunity to earn $400 off their tuition by volunteering at different school and church sponsored events. Refer to the St. Joseph School Service Hour Plan below for more details.
Catholic Education Foundation: Apply for a $500 grant through the FACTS program. FACTS applications must be mailed before February 28, 2009.
The Nailer Tuition Assistance Fund: Need-based grants are avaliable from donations made to the St. Joseph School's Nailer Family Fund. Awards are based on the criteria listed on the State of Illinois free/reduced lunch application form.
Manna Gift Cards: Manna gift cards are for area grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, and retailers. The school purchases these gift cards at a discount, usually 4-10% off face value. You purchase the gift cards at face value. Manna cards are simply gift certificate cards. The school receives half of the discount and you receive half the discount as tuition credit. How can I use Manna gift cards? Use them to purchase your weekly groceries, gas, and household items. They also make great gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions. Its really that easy! Manna Gift Card List
Current school families earn a 10% tuition credit for each new family sponsored for enrollment during the 2009-2010 school year. The credit will be posted to the tuition account of the current school family at the end of the 2009-2010 school year. Both sponsoring and incoming families must be current with their tuition to receive this discount.
Each school family is required to sell $400 in fundraising throughout the school year (this brings in $200 profit for the school). Families who do not sell $400 throughout the school year will be billed for the balance of the expected amount of profit on the final tuition statment of the school year.
2009/2010 Financial Agreement
The registration fee is $25.00 for each family registering one or more students. This registration fee is non-refundable and does not apply to any other fee or tuition.
St. Joseph School is dedicated to providing its school age children with a quality education, both in Catholic Faith and in all elements of school curriculum and atmosphere. Norms have been set up to help achieve thet purpose and goals of the St. Joseph School Catholic Education Community.
Parents must commit themselves to fufilling their financial obligations as outlined in the financial rates for 2009/2010.
Service hour fees are included in total tuition amounts. The rate for working service hours is $20.00 per hour. A maximum of $400.00 may be deducted from tuition as worked. You will recieve a service voucher within a reasonable time after working any approved rund-raiser for the school or church.
Each family has a fundraising obligation to raise $200.00 profit for the school. This helps keep tuition costs down. St. Joseph PTO sponsors several fundraisers that you may participate in: candy sales, giftware, and much, much more.
A 5% discount off tuition will be given when tuition is paid in full by September 1, 2009
The financial agreement must be filled out and returned to the school at your earliest convenience to help us plan for the upcoming school year. Download a copy of the contract here: