| Program | AM 8:15 - 12:00 | Standard 8:15 - 3:00 | Full Day 7:30 - 5:30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool 2 day | $4,883 | $6,966 | $9,240 |
| Preschool 3 day | $5,612 | $8,505 | $11,629 |
| Preschool 5 day | $8,747 | $13,718 | $19,110 |
| Pre-K 3 day | $5,612 | $8,505 | $11,629 |
| Pre-K 5 day | $8,747 | $13,718 | $19,110 |
Discount pricing is offered for multiple children in grades K-8. Preschool enrollment is not included in the discount program.
| 1 Child | 2 Children | 3 Children | 4 Children | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic In-Parish* | $ 11,200 | $21,270 | $29,670 | $38,070 |
| Out of Parish | $14,330 | $27,400 | $39,800 | $52,200 |
St. Simon Parish School is a ministry of St. Simon Parish and relies on the parish as a whole for administrative, religious, spiritual, and financial support. Those families who are active in the stewardship of the parish through participation in the life of the parish and who make contributions through their offertory giving are eligible for the in-parish tuition rate, which is approximately $3,100 less per child than the out-of-parish rate, and is tax deductible.
To qualify for this In-Parish rate, a family must fulfill all the following conditions:
New families are eligible to receive the in-parish tuition rate after completing registration with the parish office and enrollment in ParishSoft OnLine Giving. Parish registration and Parish Soft ParishSoft Online Giving portals are accessible at stsimon.church.
The In-Parish status of all families will be reviewed annually during the school year, with the first review at the end of the first trimester. Families who do not meet the above conditions will be notified and the tuition status will be changed to “Out-of-Parish” retroactive to the start of the school year. Any family unable to meet the required conditions because of financial hardship or who is in need of financial aid to meet tuition costs should contact the principal, Ann Kozlovsky, akozlovsky@stsimon.org. If you have any questions regarding the above policy or your tuition rate classification, please contact Joan Mibach, Parish Business Manager, at jmibach@stsimon.org.
| Description | Grade Level | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Family Application Fee | Preschool - 8th Grade | $75 |
| Registration Fee (per child per year) | Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten | $300 |
| Registration Fee (per child per year) | Grades K - 8 | $475 |
| Technology Fee (per child per year) | Grades K - 8 | $200 |
| Eighth Grade Fee (per child per year) | Grade 8 only | $125 |
St. Simon Parish School believes that students benefit greatly by attending our school and encourages families to maximize this benefit by enrolling their student during both the elementary and middle school years. For new students entering St. Simon Parish School for the first time in grades 6, 7 and 8, there is an additional middle school fee of $2,000 per year. This fee is waived for students transferring from another Catholic school or when a second child is also enrolled in grades K – 5.
This fee helps to cover the cost of enrollment, administration, textbooks, Department of Catholic Schools fee, Catholic Telemedia Network fee, standardized testing, yard duty, child health insurance costs, room parent expenses, health office expenses, and annual yearbook.
This fee will help cover the costs of on-line learning materials, on-going maintenance of student laptops, network and internet access upgrades, professional development in technology for teachers, software and website upgrades, and to maintain professional IT staff to ensure the effectiveness of the school’s technology infrastructure.
The eighth-grade fee covers the costs of graduation and most of the costs of the graduation party. Eighth-grade families only.
Extended Care fees will be billed through Blackbaud and will be collected in accordance with the payment plan that you have selected (ACH or credit card).
Other miscellaneous school fees include supplemental books, field trips, clubs, sports, and extended care. These fees are billed via Blackbaud.
Tuition for the 2022-2023 school year may be paid in full on July 10, 2022, semi-annually on July 10, 2022, and on December 10, 2022, or in ten monthly payments due on the 10th of each month, beginning July 10, 2022 through April 10, 2023. A $40.00 service charge will be assessed for any payment received after the 10th of the month. A $35.00 service charge will be assessed for any returned check or failed electronic payment. Families who choose to pay tuition once or twice a year need to be aware of other non-tuition monthly fees applied throughout the year and be aware of the months when those payments are due in order to avoid late fees.
Families whose tuition is past due will receive notification from Blackbaud. If payment is not received during the next thirty days, the family must contact the principal to discuss their tuition account and plan to bring the account current. The ability to participate in school extracurricular activities requires the timely payment of tuition or a documented plan to bring the account current.
If an account becomes 60 days past due, a meeting with the Principal and or the Pastor is required. The family should arrange a meeting to discuss their financial situation and ability to continue at St. Simon Parish School and a written payment plan will be agreed to.
When an account is 90 days past due and no payment plan has been established between the family and the Principal and/or the Pastor, the family may be considered no longer enrolled in the school.
All previous unpaid tuition must be paid by June 30th each year if a student is to be enrolled on the first day of the new school year. If there is a balance due, the student will be placed on a wait list and will not be eligible to register/enroll for the new school year until the balance is paid in full.
If the tuition payment plan presents a problem to any family, the Principal must be contacted so that suitable arrangements can be made.
Saint Simon Parish School partners with Blackbaud Tuition Management for the processing and collection of our families' tuition and fees for all grades, Preschool - 8th grade. By utilizing a tuition management system we are able to better serve our families, while improving the school's cash flow system. In addition to tuition, Blackbaud is utilized for billing all fees, such as: registration, extended care, field trips, sports, and extracurricular activities.
St. Simon Parish and the Diocese of San Jose have scholarship funds available, which are awarded based on demonstrated need. An application for financial assistance must be completed on-line with FACTs. Deadlines are determined by the Diocese of San Jose and parents seeking such aid must be proactive in seeking out the information and adhering to the stated deadlines. For more information please contact: Ann Kozlovsky, Principal, at (650) 880-1436.
To apply for Financial Assistance for the upcoming school year:
The Basic Fund is a separate entity that provides need-based scholarships to Catholic school students. All families applying for financial aid are strongly encouraged to apply to the Basic Fund as well as following the FACTS submission process.
Catholic schools in the Diocese of San Jose, mindful of their mission to be witnesses to the love of Christ for all, admit students of any race, color, and national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the schools. The Catholic schools in the Diocese of San Jose do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin, age, sex or disability in administration of educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
