Public Education - Free
Catholic Education - Priceless
St.
Gabriel School offers:
•
Small pupil to teacher ratio - typically 20 students per classroom
• A
core curriculum that meets or exceeds state standards at all grade
levels
• A
learning environment which results in students consistently
scoring two years above grade level on national tests
•
Christian values and faith development
Tuition* for 2009-20010 school year: $4,000
Payment options:
1)
annual - must be paid in August
2) two
payment plan (August and December)
3)
monthly $400 per month for 10 months
Cost of St. Gabriel School
Imagine:
|
Cost of Pre-School |
Cost of St. Gabriel School |
|
$176 per week |
$400 per month |
|
x 4 weeks |
X 10
months |
|
$400 per month |
$4,000 per year |
|
x 10 months |
|
|
$7,040 per year |
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* An
alternative to paying tuition may be tithing with St. Gabriel
Church. Please
inquire with the parish office (tel: 816- 453-1183).
|
The Cost of a Private School
Being a private school has many distinct advantages; however,
cost is not one of them. Without any government or other
organizational funding, the expenses incurred with running a
school are passed on to those who have chosen to attend the
school. Although in the past Catholic schools in particular were
quite affordable, today’s shortage of teaching nuns results in
larger salary expenses at our school and all other Catholic
schools as well.
Nonetheless, St. Gabriel Catholic School is a purposeful
ministry of the St. Gabriel Catholic Parish, and, as such,
receives much financial support from the parish. This support is
a result of a partnership between the general parish community
and the school. Being a registered, active and tithing member of
the St. Gabriel Parish entitles your children to attend the
school without paying tuition. The tithing, 6.25% of your annual
pre-tax income, is considered a tax-deductible donation and it
is tracked by the parish office. The parish contributes to the
school budget a set amount for each tithing parishioners’ child
attending the school.
Some
families choose St. Gabriel School and elect to pay tuition for
their child’s education.
The
tuition fees and payment plans are as follows:
2009-2010 School Year Tuition
|
Number of Children |
Annual Fee |
Full Payment Discount |
2- Payments (Aug & Dec) |
Monthly Payments |
|
1 |
$4,000 |
$3,800 |
$2,000 |
$400 x 10
$445 x 9 |
|
2 |
$7,000 |
$6,650 |
$3,500 |
$700 x 10
$778 x 9 |
|
3 |
$9,400 |
$8,390 |
$4,700 |
$940 x 10
$1045 x 9 |
|
4+ |
Add $2,500 |
|
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Registration Fee: $100 per family (non-refundable)
Resource Fee: $125 per child
Technology Fee: $50 per family
Fund
Raising Commitment: $600 or 20 hour service commitment (15 hours
fundraising and 5 hours service)
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