920 Trapelo Road Waltham, MA 02452 tel: 781-899-0353 Dear Prospective Family, The search for the right academic environment can be an exciting and challenging process. I am delighted that your search has led you to Our Lady’s Academy As principal, I am blessed to be part of this wonderful and amazing world that breathes within the Our Lady’s Academy walls. The chitter chatter of learning that spills into the halls, the melodic sounds of instruments during the after school hours, the hoorays of a good chess move and the quiet presence of prayer are just a few of the sights and sounds that fill my mind at days end. The presence of happy students and the warmth of the Our Lady’s Academy community makes learning become natural in this a very special place. At Our Lady’s Academy we truly believe that if children are given the necessary tools to succeed, they will soar far beyond their wildest dreams. We accomplish this by providing our youngest to our oldest students a liberal arts education anchored in Catholic traditions. Our students are offered an innovative and challenging curriculum that is taught in small classes and tailored to each child’s needs. We strive to provide an environment that supports the academic, artistic, athletic, social and faith needs of the students as they grow to young adults. All this is accomplished within a welcoming and nurturing community that is supported by a strong culture of Catholic traditions and values. L A R D Y ’ U S O Our teachers are our greatest asset. All the faculty members are fully certified and most hold advanced degrees. Our committed educators believe in challenging their students within an A Y environment of love and respect. Students are groomed to feel empowered, to take risks C M A D E knowing that a faculty member will be there to provide support when needed. Our students represent a variety of races, creeds, and cultures; the Our Lady’s community is a microcosm of the world in which we live. Respect, tolerance and appreciation for all people are nurtured and celebrated. I invite you to visit us again and to talk to some of our faculty members and students to truly gain insight into the spirit of Our Lady’s Academy. I have enjoyed personally welcoming you to our campus. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns that I may be able to address. If you decide to enroll your child, please know that you have made a wise choice. Chandra Minor Principal 781-899-0353 Our Lady Comforter of the Afficted Parish Our Lady’s Academy 920 Trapelo Road Waltham, MA 02452 Registration Guidelines tel: 781-899-0353 2020-2021 What's the next Step? Schedule a tour at your convenience. Complete and return the application form and include the following: • $350 non-refundable application fee. • Student Records Release Form • Baptismal Certificate (if applicable) • Birth Certificate For Grades 1-8, please include student's most recent report card.’ Students Entering Grades 1-8 • Grade 1-8 applicants will be contacted upon completion of the student's record review. L A R D Y ’ U S O Kindergarten Students A Y C M A D E • Kindergarten applicants will be contacted regarding the March screening dates. • Kindergarten students who are accepted will receive an acceptance letter via mail by April 17, 2020. • The application fee minus $50 is refundable if your child is not accepted. All other students receive their acceptance letters on a continuing basis within 30 days of their screening appointment or records review. Waiting lists are kept for all grades and students are promptly notified when a vacant seat becomes available. Please make all checks payable to Our Lady's Academy. We encourage families to return their registration packet promptly to ensure seat reservation as space is limited. Our Lady Comforter of the Afficted Parish Our Lady’s Academy 920 Trapelo Road Kindergarten Through Grade 8 Waltham, MA 02452 tel: 781-899-0353 2020-2021 Application Form Today’s Date _____________________________________Entering Grade 2020__________ Child’s Name _________________________________________________ Gender ______ Last First Address _____________________________________________________________________ # Street City State Zip Code Date of Birth _________________ Place of Birth __________________________________ Month/ Day/ Year City State Mother’s Name __________________________________________Cell #________________ Last First Email _______________________________________________________________________ Father’s Name ____________________________________________Cell # ______________ Last First Email _______________________________________________________________________ L A R D Y Primary language spoken at home _______________________________________________ ’ U S O Does your child have an I.E.P.___________________________________________________ A Y C M A D E School you now attend _________________________________________________________ List any siblings you have presently attending this school _____________________________ Last First Grade _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Last First Grade Person who recommended Our Lady’s Academy to you (one name only) ______________________ Are you a member of Our Lady’s Parish? _________ Our Lady’s Envelope # _____________ ____________________________________________________________________________ If you do not gain September acceptance, do you wish to be called during the academic school year if a seat in the grade you are applying for becomes available? Yes _____ No ______ Nonrefundable Fee of $ 350.00 is due with this application. We encourage registrations as soon as possible to reserve your child’s seat. Admission to this school is conditional on the basis that this school can meet all the educational needs of your child. Our Lady’s Academy does not discriminate, in the admission of students, on the basis of race, creed, color, religion or national origin. Our Lady Comforter of the Afficted Parish Our Lady’s Academy 920 Trapelo Road Tuition • Fees • Policies Waltham, MA 02452 tel: 781-899-0353 2020-2021 Grades K – 8 In Parish Out of Parish One Child $7,855.00* $8,280.00* Two Children $14,610.00 $15,401.00 Three Children $21,209.00* $22,356.00 Four Children $24,193.00* $25,502.00* Five or more children $6,048.00 per child $6,376.00 per child POLICIES & CRITERIA TUITION ADJUSTMENTS AND PAYMENT Registration/Application: $350 per family. The registration fee is 100% non-refundable. Other Fees: Kindergarten: $170 Activity Fee 1st Grade: $70 Activity Fee 6th Grade: $350 Optional Nature’s Classroom Trip (estimated cost) 8th Grade: $100 Graduation Fee and $1000 Optional Class Trip to DC (estimated cost) School Assessment: $350 per family PTO Fee: $50 per family First Wednesday of the month: Dismissal is at 11:30 for all students. All students who stay for afterschool must be L A registered with afterschool and will be charged afterschool rates. R D Y ’ U S O Service Hours: Families may earn $200 to be applied to their last tuition payment by accruing a A minimum of 25 approved service hours. Those who pay tuition in-full will receive a Y C M A D E $200 check at the end of the academic year *Bingo Commitment: The tuition rates reflect a commitment to work our only school-wide fundraiser. An additional fee of $3,000 is charged to families who choose to not participate in the Bingo Program. Rolling Admissions: The tuition will be prorated for enrollments after October 1st. Tuition Payment Options: 1) In- full tuition payments must be received by July 5th for the following school year to receive a 2% discount. 2) Ten monthly ACH payments with a one- time $50 facts fee. 3) Two ACH payments, August and january, with a one -time $20 facts fee. Refund Policy: • Notice of 60 days must be given to terminate the tuition contract. • Tuition payments must be paid during the 60 day notice period In Parish Student Discount Eligibility: • Parishioner registers at the parish office one calendar year prior to enrollment and requests envelope number or EFT. Our Lady Comforter of the Afficted Parish OUR LADY’S ACADEMY 920 Trapelo Road Waltham, MA 02452 2020-2021 tel: 781-899-0353 STUDENT RECORDS RELEASE FORM Student’s Name: __________________Current Grade: _____ Date of Birth:__________ Student’s Previous School: ________________________________________________ Street Address of Previous School: __________________________________________ City/State/Zip Code Previous School: ________________________________________ L A R D Y ’ U S O Telephone number: ___________________________Fax number: _________________ A Y C M A D E I give permission to release all my child’s records, including teacher reports, achievement and aptitude testing results, evaluations and any other pertinent information to Our Lady’s Academy. In addition, I grant permission to the administration/teachers from both schools to communicate verbally regarding the above named child. 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