Admissions Policy
St. Thomas is a Catholic, parochial school, and as such, children of registered parishioners with children currently enrolled in the school will be given priority in terms of admission. Parishioners with first children starting in the school will be admitted next, followed by non-parishioners with siblings already enrolled at St. Thomas Aquinas School. Finally, children of non-parishioners with no current siblings in the school can be admitted to any remaining available spaces. Students of all backgrounds are welcome. If necessary, consideration will be given to the length of time in the parish when compiling waiting lists.
Kindergarten Enrollment
St. Thomas Aquinas School offers full-day kindergarten. The kindergarten enrollment process begins in February with the administration of kindergarten readiness testing for each child wit letters of acceptance sent later that month. Kindergarten applicants must be 5 years old on or before August 1st of the school year in which they are enrolling. A current physical examination is required when a student enters school for the first time. Ages must be verified by a birth certificate, and immunization records must be completed.
Tuition
Tuition for the 2009-2010 school year is as follows:
Parishioners Non-Parishioners
1 Child $3,830 $6,200
2 Children $6,710 $10,850
3 Children $8,860 $14,350
4 Children $10,480 $16,950
In order to qualify for the parishioner tuition rate, families must be registered member of the parish and contribute their time, talent and treasure to the church. The parishioner tuition rate also requires that at least one parent in the family be a practicing Catholic and that the child or children who are students in the school be baptized and participating in the sacramental life of the parish. Limited financial aid is available to qualified families. Contact the school office at (317)255-6244 for application forms.
