St. Mary Catholic School Preschool – 8Th Grade 6833 South Prince Street Littleton, Colorado 303-798-2375

St. Mary Catholic School Preschool – 8th Grade 6833 South Prince Street Littleton, Colorado 303-798-2375

Registration Information for the 2020-2021 school year:

Information Sessions & Open House Dates:

Thursday, January 23, 2020 – Information Session – 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Sunday, January 26, 2020 – Information Session – 10:30 A.M. - Noon Thursday, January 30, 2020- Information Session – 9:00 – 10:00 A.M.

Items needed for registration:

! Birth Certificate. ! Baptismal Certificate. ! Name and Address of any previous school (s) attended. ! A check for $200 to cover the non-refundable Registration/Book Fee.

No registration is complete until fees and necessary documents are received.

Registration/Book Fee of $200 due at time of registration. This fee is non-refundable. The first child’s registration/book fee is $200. The non-refundable fee for each additional child registered is $175. As part of the tuition contract, 15 service hours per family is requested. Families are also asked to participate in the grocery certificate-purchasing program, averaging $250. per month over the school year.

General Information about St. Mary Catholic School:

St. Mary is an Archdiocese of Denver parochial school (pre-K through 8th grade) under the direction of the Disciples of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary (DCJM), a religious order originally from Spain, dedicated to the service of families, inspired by St. John Paul II and St. Ignatius of Loyola. Appointed by the Archdiocese of Denver to serve at St. Mary, the DCJM want to share the gifts they have received as a religious order to continue to make more beautiful the work of St. Mary parish and school.

St. Mary is a Catholic school providing education in Preschool through 8th Grade. Both traditional and special curricula are offered:

• Core content classes in grades K-8 (Language Arts, Science, Social Studies) • Singapore Math K – 5 • Basic Math & Pre-Algebra – 6th Grade • Pre-Algebra & Algebra - 7th Grade • Algebra & Geometry- 8th Grade • Computers in all classrooms. • Art, Music and Physical Education • Technology classes in grades K - 8. • Spanish in grades K - 8. • Archdiocesan Art Competition, Speech Team, Student Council, Academic Decathlon and a full range of athletic programs. • After school programs include: Science Club, Little Flowers and American Heritage Girls, Boy Scouts, Jr. First Lego Team (K-3) and First Lego League (4-8), Choir, Orchestra & Trail Life.

St. Mary is an Archdiocese of Denver parochial school steeped in Catholic values and tradition.

Children attend Mass weekly and older students receive the sacrament of Reconciliation at least 4 times a year. The entire student body attends all School Masses on Holy Days and special occasions. Students participate in daily Religion classes, liturgies and service projects. Sacramental preparation is done in conjunction with the parish and involves parental participation.

St. Mary Catholic School is ...

• proud of our graduates; over half of our graduates apply and are accepted at Catholic High Schools: Mullen, Regis Jesuit and Bishop Machebeuf • staffed by full-time teachers who are licensed, state certified and continually involved in professional growth. The average teaching experience of our staff is over eight years. • pleased to provide a before and after school extended day program at an additional cost per child per hour. Service provided from 6:45 A.M. to 7:50 A.M. and again 3:00 P.M. to 6 P.M.

Student Population: 473 (2019-2020) Class Size: 20 Students per class in 3 & 4-Year-Old Preschool Programs 24 Students per class in kindergarten / 25 students per class in first grade 26 Students per class in grades 2 - 8 Once your child is enrolled at St. Mary Catholic School, a spot is reserved for him/her for the following year. Younger siblings will be able to register along with current students.

Pre-K Programs: 3 & 4-Year-Old Preschool Program Block Schedule

Determine the times you would like your child to attend each week. Find the option that will meet your needs. Please note: Our core subjects are taught in the morning. Multi student discounts apply.

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 7-10 Blocks $6,500 4-6 Blocks $5,000 1-3 Blocks $3,500

Kindergarten Program: There are 2 options for our kindergarten program:

A. Half day, every day 8:00 A.M. to Noon. Tuition for this kindergarten is 60% of the full tuition.

B. All day every day 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. New concepts and academic curricula are taught in the morning session. The afternoon session is an enrichment and enhancement of the concepts taught in the morning.

Kindergarten Registrants must be five (5) years old on or before October 1, 2020, to enter as kindergarten students in the 2020 - 2021 school year.

Students in K-8 dress in uniforms. Uniforms and Mass uniforms may be purchased at Dennis Uniform, located at 8600 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, CO 80124 – 303-738-2255.

St. Mary has an online hot lunch program allowing parents/students to purchase lunch up to two days in advance. Children may purchase milk at a nominal cost.

Hours of the school day: 8:00 A.M. - 3 P.M. for All Day K & Grades 1 - 8 8:00 A.M. to Noon for 1/2 day Kindergarten

New Family Enrollment Information

Student enrollment priorities are as follows:

1. Siblings of current students. 2. Parishioners of St. Mary Catholic Church. 3. Members of other Catholic Parishes, which are part of the Archdiocese of Denver. 4. Catholics transferring into the Denver metro area whose children are currently enrolled in a Catholic School or whose children have attended a Catholic school within the last calendar year and have a letter of recommendation from that school principal and a letter of good standing from their pastor. Decisions on acceptance in this category are at the discretion of the principal. Any openings occurring after February 1st may be reserved for persons in this category. 5. Catholics unaffiliated with a parish or non-Catholics.

Waiting Lists are compiled at the time of registration using the categories above. On February 1st all waiting lists expire. Families on the waiting list prior to February 1st cannot request notification of openings after February 1st. Openings after February 1st are offered to the families in “Category 4” at the discretion of the principal. The principal reserves the right to override these categories for special circumstances.

Admissions Screening. All vacancies may require screening/testing before formal acceptance. Students with identified special learning needs are enrolled with probationary status. If it is determined that St. Mary School cannot meet their academic needs, they will be asked to withdraw. Transfer students are admitted on a probationary status for the first trimester of their enrollment.

Financial Aid is available only to families who are registered members in good standing of St. Mary Parish. Determination of standing is done by the Parish Business Office (303-798-8506) in conjunction with the Pastor. Only families receiving financial aid are eligible for financial assistance with school supplies. Determination of eligibility for the latter is determined by the principal.

Notice of Student Non-Discrimination Policy The Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Denver, under the jurisdiction of Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, S.T.L. and at the direction of the Superintendent, state that all of their Catholic schools admit students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the schools. Furthermore, Archdiocesan schools admit handicapped students in accord with the policy on Admissions in the Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Schools Administrator’s Manual. These schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, handicap, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of their educational policies, employment practices, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs

The elementary and secondary Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Denver, under the jurisdiction of, and at the direction of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools, attests that none of their Catholic schools discriminates on the basis of sex in its admissions policies, treatment of students or its employment practices.

The Pastor, on behalf of the Ordinary, assumes responsibility for both the administrative and spiritual leadership of the parish Catholic school. The principal is responsible for the ordinary operation of the school as specified in the principal contract and for the Archdiocese policies and directives.

Financial Commitment:

Tuition costs vary based on a number of factors:

• Catholic Affiliated* or Non-Affiliated/Non-Catholic. • Number of children enrolled. • Actual educational costs are not fully covered by tuition and are subsidized by St. Mary Parish.

*”Catholic Affiliated” definition. Please call the School Office for specific information as to what constitutes a “Catholic Affiliated” contract.

Tuition payment options: St. Mary Catholic School has partnered with FACTS Management, a tuition management company. FACTS Management Company manages the collection of tuition and other school fees. Tuition payments may be paid in full, bi-annually or monthly. Monthly payments are available through personal banking account direct debit program or by mail.Mission Statement St. Mary School is a Catholic Learning community, which actively models the full character of Christ. Our purpose is to educate the heart, mind, body, and soul of the student and to develop the potential in each, giving glory to God.

3 & 4-Year-Old Preschool Program Block Schedule

Determine the times you would like your child to attend each week. Find the option that will meet your needs. Please note: Our core subjects are taught in the morning. Multi student discounts apply.

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 7-10 Blocks $6,500 4-6 Blocks $5,000 1-3 Blocks $3,500

Put an X in the block(s) to create your child’s weekly block schedule. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:00 am to Noon

Noon to 3:00 pm

Oldest " Youngest TUITION: Child # 1 Child # 2 Child # 3 Child # 4 Child # 5 Grades 1-8 $6,290 $5,870 $5,420 $525 $525 Full-Day $6,290 $5,870 $5,420 $525 $525 Kindergarten Half-Day $3,744 $3,522 $3,252 $315 $315 Kindergarten Preschool Option 1 $6,500 $5,870 $5,420 $525 $525 (7-10 Blocks) Preschool Option 2 $5,000 $4,400 $4,065 $315 $315 (4-6 Blocks) Preschool Option 3 $3,500 $2,935 $2,710 $315 $315 (1-3 Blocks)

New Student Registration Form 2020-2021 Student will be entering ______Grade For Kindergarten Registration please indicate preference: ( ) ½ day every day or ( ) full day ( ½ day plus afternoon enrichment)

Please Print..... Child’s Full Name: ______(First) (Middle) (Last) Address: ______(Street) (City) (Zip) Child lives with: ( ) Both Parents ( ) Mother ( ) Father ( ) Guardian

Child’s Birthplace: ______Child’s Birth date: ______Sex: ( )male ( )female

Child was baptized on _____ at _____ in ______(date) (Church) (City, State)

Child received First Communion: ______at ______in ______(date) (Church) (City, State)

Does this child have any life-threatening medical condition that would necessitate a school staff member administering medication, injection or other treatment to prevent death? ( ) No ( ) Yes If yes, please provide details of the condition ______

______

Has your child ever been diagnosed with, or screened for, learning disabilities? ( ) No ( ) Yes If yes, please provide the results of the testing or a copy of the IEP. ______

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Race: ( )American Indian/Native Alaskan ( )Black/African American ( )Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander ( )White (including Middle Eastern Countries) ( ) Asian ( )Multi-Racial (two or more races)

Ethnicity: ( ) Hispanic/Latino ( ) Non-Hispanic/Latino

School Child Previously Attended: ______

Names and Grades of other children I’m enrolling: ______

Family Information

Father’s Name ______Cell Number ______

Address: ______(Street) (City) (Zip) Father’s Work Number ______Father’s email address ______

Mother’s Name ______Cell Number ______

Address: ______(Street) (City) (Zip) Mother’s Work Number ______Mother’s email address ______

Parents presently married? _____ Divorced? _____ Separated? ______

Father: Birthplace: ______Religion: Occupation:

Mother: Birthplace: ______Religion: Occupation: (include maiden name)

Number of older sisters ______Number of older brothers ______

Number of younger sisters ______Number of younger brothers ______

Parish Affiliation: OR Religious Affiliation:

School District in which you live: ______

Have you registered with St. Mary Catholic School before? If so, what year? ______

Parent’s Signature:

For Office Use: Registration/Book Fee Check # Date (Non-refundable) ($200 for first child, $175 for each additional child.) Baptism Certificate received: _ Birth certificate received: ___ Office Initials:

3 Year-Old Preschool ______

4 Year-Old Preschool ______

New Preschool Student Registration Form 2020-2021

Please Print..... Child’s Full Name: ______(First) (Middle) (Last) Address: ______(Street) (City) (Zip) Child lives with: ( ) Both Parents ( ) Mother ( ) Father ( ) Guardian

Child’s Birthplace: ______Child’s Birth date: ______Sex: ( )male ( )female

Child was baptized on _____ at _____ in ______(date) (Church) (City, State)

Child received First Communion: ______at ______in ______(date) (Church) (City, State)

______

Has your child ever been diagnosed with, or screened for, learning disabilities? ( ) No ( ) Yes If yes, please provide the results of the testing or a copy of the IEP. ______

______

Race: ( )American Indian/Native Alaskan ( )Black/African American ( )Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander ( )White (including Middle Eastern Countries) ( ) Asian ( )Multi-Racial (two or more races)

Ethnicity: ( ) Hispanic/Latino ( ) Non-Hispanic/Latino

School Child Previously Attended: ______

Names and Grades of other children I’m enrolling: ______

Family Information

Father’s Name ______Cell Number ______

Address: ______(Street) (City) (Zip) Father’s Work Number ______Father’s email address ______

Mother’s Name ______Cell Number ______

Address: ______(Street) (City) (Zip)

Mother’s Work Number ______Mother’s email address ______

Parents presently married? _____ divorced? _____ separated? ______

Father: Birthplace: ______Religion: Occupation:

Mother: Birthplace: ______Religion: Occupation: (include maiden name)

Number of older sisters ______Number of older brothers ______

Number of younger sisters ______Number of younger brothers ______

Parish Affiliation: OR Religious Affiliation:

School District in which you live: ______

Have you registered with St. Mary Catholic School before? If so, what year? ______

Parent’s Signature:

For Office Use: Registration/Book Fee Check # ______Date (Non-refundable) ($200 for first child, $175 for each additional child.) Baptism Certificate received: _ Birth certificate received: ___ Office Initials:

Please return to school office. ST. MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL LITTLETON, COLORADO AFFILIATED TUITION CONTRACT FOR 2020 – 2021

FATHER’S NAME Last Name First Name Home Phone Cell Phone

MOTHER’S NAME Last Name First Name Home Phone Cell Phone

PARISH AFFILIATION:

Name(s) and Grade Level(s) of Child or Children for the 2020-2021 School Year:

Name Grade Name Grade

3 & 4-Year-Old Preschool Program Block Schedule

Determine the times you would like your child to attend each week. Find the option that will meet your needs. Please note: Our core subjects are taught in the morning. Multi student discounts apply.

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 7-10 Blocks $6,500 4-6 Blocks $5,000 1-3 Blocks $3,500

Put an X in the block(s) to create your child’s weekly block schedule. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:00 am to Noon

Noon to 3:00 pm

Oldest à Youngest TUITION: Child # 1 Child # 2 Child # 3 Child # 4 Child # 5 Please circle the correct tuition rate in each Grades 1-8 $6,290 $5,870 $5,420 $525 $525 column. Circle only one Full-Day $6,290 $5,870 $5,420 $525 $525 amount in each column. Kindergarten Tuition rates are written Half-Day $3,744 $3,522 $3,252 $315 $315 oldest to youngest child Kindergarten moving left to right. Preschool Option 1 $6,500 $5,870 $5,420 $525 $525 Add Child #1 - #5 rates, (7-10 Blocks) where applicable, and Preschool Option 2 $5,000 $4,400 $4,065 $315 $315 fill-in total tuition due (4-6 Blocks) on the line below. Preschool Option 3 $3,500 $2,935 $2,710 $315 $315 (1-3 Blocks)

In consideration of my/our child’s/children’s enrollment and education at St. Mary Catholic School, I/we hereby agree to pay a total of $ for our child’s/children’s tuition at St. Mary School for the 2020-2021 academic year. Tuition payments and all extra-curricular and school fees will be billed through FACTS Management. Tuition is billed in 10 equal monthly installments on the 15th day of each month commencing JULY 15, 2020 and completed on APRIL 15, 2021. I/We understand and agree that if tuition payments are not paid on the due date, the Late Payment Policy set forth on the reverse will apply. I/We hereby agree to make the tuition payments in the amount and on the specified due date as set forth above. I/We further hereby agree to comply with the Affiliated Tuition Policy set forth on the reverse, which form a part of this contract. I/We hereby agree that if we choose to withdraw from St. Mary Catholic School after July 15, 2020, we will not be refunded registration fees or tuition collected and that we will be subject to the Early Withdrawal Policy set forth on the reverse, which is part of this contract.

Parent Signature Date Parent Signature Date

St. Mary Catholic School hereby agrees to register for enrollment the child/children set forth above, subject to the terms and conditions of this tuition contract.

Pastor Date Principal Date Business Manager Date

AFFILIATED TUITION POLICY In order to qualify for tuition rates, set forth on the reverse side, your family must meet the following requirements: 1. Your family must be a registered member of a Catholic Parish. * 2. Your family must attend Mass on a regular basis. * 3. Your family must offer service within the parish and school on a faithful basis. * 4. Your family must establish a regular and consistent pattern of giving to the Sunday offering, for example weekly or monthly.*

*School families registered with St. Mary Catholic Parish; please refer to the “Criteria For Affiliated Catholic Tuition Rate” for detailed explanations.

These criteria are reviewed annually and are based on recorded data from the previous calendar year. Catholics affiliated with another parish must submit an Out-of-Parish Affiliation Form each year, which must be signed by their Pastor or delegate verifying that they are registered members of a Catholic Parish and are considered members in good standing according to the criteria listed above. Failure to meet the criteria may result in a change of contract status from Affiliated Catholic to Non-Affiliated/Non-Catholic. If you have not fulfilled these requirements, you will receive a Non-Affiliated/Non-Catholic Tuition contract, and you will be responsible to pay the Non-Affiliated/Non-Catholic tuition rate.

PAYMENT POLICY St. Mary Catholic School partners with FACTS Management for the processing and collection of family tuition and other school fees. All families will be billed tuition and other school fees using FACTS Management.

LATE PAYMENT POLICY All tuition and incidental expenses must be paid by the FIFTEENTH day of each month commencing JULY 15, 2020 and completed on APRIL 15, 2021. St. Mary Catholic School will assess a $50.00 late fee each month until the outstanding balance is paid.

NON-PAYMENT OF TUITION Failure to pay tuition in a timely manner may result in student(s) being unenrolled from the school. If your account is 120 days or more past due and there is not a feasible plan for payment in place, your student(s) will be unenrolled, and the account may be referred to an attorney or collection agency; all cost relative thereto will be the responsibility of the family.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Re-registration for the following school year is contingent upon all tuition and fees, including extended day care, being current and up to date. Families that are not current on payments by March 15 will be placed on a waiting list and will be unable to enroll for the following school year until full payment is made; this situation could result in the loss of seats for your students. Additionally, families that are still not current by April 15 will not be eligible to re-enroll for the following school year and will be referred to any attorney or collection agency.

ADMISSION POLICY No student is admitted to St. Mary Catholic School without first subscribing to the philosophy, curriculum, religious activities, and educational and disciplinary guidelines of St. Mary Catholic School in their entirety. No student is admitted unconditionally to St. Mary Catholic School unless that student has reasonable hope of successfully completing this school’s program and achieves satisfactory results in the entrance assessments given by the school. In a case where there is some doubt regarding academic, behavioral, and/or social success, a child may be admitted to St. Mary Catholic School on a probationary status. St. Mary Catholic School does not discriminate with regard to disabilities, however we may deny enrollment to students that cannot successfully complete our academic program with the resources we have available to support them at this school in accordance with Archdiocese of Denver Office of Catholic School’s policy.

NOTICE OF STUDENT NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY The Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Denver, under the jurisdiction of Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, S.T.L. and at the direction of the Superintendent, state that all of their Catholic schools admit students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the schools. Furthermore, Archdiocesan schools admit handicapped students in accord with the policy on Admissions in the Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Schools Administrator’s Manual. These schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, handicap, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of their educational policies, employment practices, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs.

EARLY WITHDRAWAL POLICY Decisions regarding the purchase of textbooks and instructional materials, as well as the renewal of teacher contracts and support staff agreements are made in accord with the upcoming school year enrollment numbers and any subsequent new student admissions. The tuition contract, registration paperwork, and registration fee are the primary means of confirming enrollment numbers and finalizing purchasing and hiring decisions. Therefore, student early withdrawals have a direct impact on the financial position of the school and, as such, are discouraged whenever possible. In the event that a family withdraws a student from the school year for which the contract was signed, associated registration fees and paid tuition will not be refunded.

Please return to school office. ST. MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL LITTLETON, COLORADO NON-AFFILIATED TUITION CONTRACT FOR 2020 – 2021

FATHER’S NAME Last Name First Name Home Phone Cell Phone

MOTHER’S NAME Last Name First Name Home Phone Cell Phone

PARISH AFFILIATION:

Name(s) and Grade Level(s) of Child or Children for the 2020-2021 School Year:

Name Grade Name Grade

New 3 & 4-Year-Old Preschool Program Block Schedule

Determine the times you would like your child to attend each week. Find the option that will meet your needs. Please note: Our core subjects are taught in the morning. Multi student discounts apply.

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 7-10 Blocks $6,878 4-6 Blocks $5,250 1-3 Blocks $3,675

Put an X in the block(s) to create your child’s weekly block schedule. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:00 am to Noon

Noon to 3:00 pm

Oldest ! Youngest TUITION: Child # 1 Child # 2 Child # 3 Child # 4 Child # 5 Please circle the correct tuition rate in each Grades 1-8 $6,878 $6,878 $6,878 $6,878 $6,878 column. Circle only one Full-Day $6,878 $6,878 $6,878 $6,878 $6,878 amount in each column. Kindergarten Tuition rates are written Half-Day $4,127 $4,127 $4,127 $4,127 $4,127 oldest to youngest child Kindergarten moving left to right. Preschool Option 1 $6,878 $6,878 $6,878 $6,878 $6,878 Add Child #1 - #5 rates, (7-10 Blocks) where applicable, and Preschool Option 2 $5,250 $5,250 $5,250 $5,250 $5,250 fill-in total tuition due (4-6 Blocks) on the line below. Preschool Option 3 $3,675 $3,675 $3,675 $3,675 $3,675 (1-3 Blocks)

Parent Signature Date Parent Signature Date

St. Mary Catholic School hereby agrees to register for enrollment the child/children set forth above, subject to the terms and conditions of this tuition contract.

Pastor Principal Business Manager Date Date Date

LATE PAYMENT POLICY All tuition and school fee payments must be completed by the FIFTEENTH day of each month commencing JULY 15, 2020 and completed on APRIL 15, 2021. St. Mary Catholic School will assess a $50.00 late fee each month until the outstanding balance is paid.

NON-PAYMENT OF TUITION Failure to pay tuition in a timely manner may result in students being un-enrolled from the school. If your account is 120 days or more past due and there is not a feasible plan for payment in place, your student(s) will be un-enrolled, and the account may be referred to an attorney or collection agency; all costs relative thereto will be the responsibility of the family.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Re-registration for the following school year is contingent upon all tuition and fees, including extended day care, being current and up-to-date. Families that are not current on payments by March 15 will be placed on a waiting list and will be unable to enroll for the following school year until full payment is made; this situation could result in the loss of seats for your students. Additionally, families that are still not current by April 15 will not be eligible to re-enroll for the following school year and will be referred to an attorney or collection agency.

ADMISSION POLICY No student is admitted to St. Mary Catholic School without first subscribing to the philosophy, curriculum, religious activities, and educational and disciplinary guidelines of St. Mary Catholic School in their entirety. No student is admitted unconditionally to St. Mary Catholic School unless that student has reasonable hope of successfully completing this school’s program and achieves satisfactory results in the entrance assessments given by the school. In a case where there is some doubt regarding academic, behavioral, and/or social success, a child may be admitted to St. Mary Catholic School on a probationary status. St. Mary Catholic School does not discriminate with regard to disabilities, however we may deny enrollment to students that cannot successfully complete our academic program with the resources we have available to support them and in accordance with Archdiocese of Denver Office of Catholic School’s policy.

In the event that a family withdraws a student from the school year for which the contract was signed, associated registration fees and paid tuition will not be refunded.

ST. MARY CATHOLIC PARISH AND SCHOOL Criteria For Affiliated Catholic Tuition Rate

St. Mary Catholic Parish is a stewardship community. Stewardship is a spiritual and practical expression of modern, Christian discipleship. Spiritually, stewardship begins with the awareness that all we have is a gift from God. While we are to use our many blessings for our own benefit, we are also to share them for the good of others. In this way, the Lord continues to minister to others through our loving service, and we continue to build up the Kingdom of God. Therefore, stewardship consists of the giving of time, talent and treasure. In giving of these to St. Mary’s, the mission of the parish is fulfilled, and the ministerial work of the Church is advanced. Practically, stewardship provides a lifestyle grounded in trust of God’s providence, enriched by constant thanksgiving and charity, and committed to spiritual growth.

The spirit of stewardship forms the criteria for those seeking the Affiliated Catholic Tuition Rate because the practice of stewardship is a sign of your investment in the mission and ministries of the parish and the universal Church. These criteria are widely held throughout the Archdiocese of Denver and serve as the policy for St. Mary Catholic Parish and School.

To receive the Affiliated Catholic Tuition Rate, all four of the following criteria must be met:

1. You are a registered parishioner of a Catholic Parish. The parish office must have a record of your registration on file.

2. You attend Mass on a regular basis. Regular Mass attendance by St. Mary Catholic School families on the weekend is vital to the formation of our children. St. Mary students learn that Sunday is a Holy Day of Obligation and are conflicted when that is not lived by the family on the weekend. The Friday All School Mass does not substitute for Sunday Mass. Please make every effort to make regular Mass attendance a priority.

3. You must offer service within the parish and school on a faithful basis. The parish maintains a current database of those who hold positions in its various ministries and the school keeps track of those who volunteer. Please make certain you note your service.

4. You must establish a regular and consistent pattern of giving to the Sunday offering, for example giving weekly or monthly. The Sunday offering is the primary source of income to support the mission and ministries of the parish. In addition, part of the Sunday offering is used to subsidize the school, which actually keeps our tuition rate down. St. Mary parishioners must establish a regular and consistent pattern of giving to the Sunday Offertory, for example, weekly, or bi-weekly, through contribution envelopes or Online Giving. If you have questions about establishing a regular and consistent pattern of giving, Online Giving, or about the pledge card, please contact our business office at 303-798-8506.

The attached acknowledgement form must accompany your signed Affiliated Tuition Contract.

Acknowledgement of “Criteria For Affiliated Catholic Tuition Rate”

I/We______have read the “Criteria For Affiliated Catholic Tuition Rate” and understand that, at this time, I/we have been granted a one- year period to meet the criteria. If the Affiliated Catholic Criteria are not met, I/we understand that at the next school year’s registration, Non-Affiliated/Non-Catholic tuition rates will apply.

______Parent Signature Date Parent Signature Date

This signed acknowledgement form must accompany your signed Affiliated Tuition Contract.

FAMILY OUT-OF-PARISH AFFILIATION St. Mary Catholic School

2020 – 2021 Academic School Year

The family out-of-parish affiliation form is used to determine if a family/parent/ guardian qualifies for the affiliated tuition rate as a registered member of their parish. On an annual basis, the Family Out-of-Parish Affiliation Form must be submitted by the family and signed by their pastor in order for the family/parent/ guardian to receive the Affiliated Tuition rate. Parish affiliation is defined as families who are registered members of an Archdiocese of Denver parish and whose children are enrolled in an archdiocesan elementary school not in their parish of membership for kindergarten or a higher grade, or one of the two archdiocesan-operated high schools. These families are eligible to receive the affiliated Catholic tuition rate if they meet the following criteria: 1) The family has been registered in the parish for at least six (6) months. 2) The family verifiably contributes, according to their means, on a regular basis to the financial support of the parish. 3) The family attends weekend Mass regularly and is involved in the activities, organizations or programs at the parish. ------

To be completed by Family/Parent/Guardian on an annual basis.

I/We are registered parishioners at ______Address______

Name: ______Student Name: ______Grade: ______

Address: ______Student Name: ______Grade: ______

______Student Name: ______Grade: ______

Phone: ______Student Name: ______Grade: ______

I/We have read and understand the parish affiliation policy and criteria used to determine parish affiliation and qualifying for the affiliated tuition rate. I/We understand that the information provided is subject to verification. If it is determined that I/we do not qualify, I/we will be notified and agree that the tuition rate will be increased to the unaffiliated rate for the school year. I/We understand that all paperwork and associated confirmation of parish affiliation must be on file with the school on or before September 15th.

Parent /Guardian Signature: ______Date: ______

______This family is eligible to receive the affiliated tuition rate at St. Mary Catholic School. ______This family is not eligible to receive the affiliated tuition rate at St. Mary Catholic School.

Pastor Signature______Date:______

Please fax completed form to 720-283-4756.

If approved by the pastor, students in kindergarten through 8th grade will qualify for out-of-parish affiliated tuition.

It is the responsibility of the local-level principal, pastor and business manager to determine the internal process to track and validate “in-parish” affiliation. The family out-of-parish affiliation form is used to track and validate out-of-parish family affiliation only. AoDCS, OCS February 10, 2014.