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20 Students in pre-school
254 Families K-8
GUIDELINES FOR ADMISSION:
1. Students must desire to participate fully in the religious programs of the school.
2. Children must be 4 years of age by Oct. 1 of the current year to enroll in preschool (or by Jan. 1 for extended program).
3. Children must be 5 years of age by Oct. 1 of the current year to enroll in kindergarten.
4. Children must be 6 years of age by Oct. 1 of the current year and have completed kindergarten to enroll in the first grade.
ITEMS NEEDED FOR REGISTRATION:
1. Birth Certificate 2. Baptismal Certificate
3. Social Security Number 4. Current Immunization Records
5. Physical and vision exam
FACULTY AND STAFF:
St. Joseph School is fully accredited by the Kentucky Non-Public Schools Commission
75% of teachers have obtained their Master’s Degree
Average teaching experience is 14 years
Student/teacher ratio is 17 to 1
Classroom Assistants in grades K-3
Counselor, Learning Consultant, Reading Specialist, Paraeducator on staff to meet the needs of students
CLASS SIZE:
Preschool: full-day and half-day programs are available
Kindergarten: All day curriculum – 2 classes of no more than 25
Grades 1-8: Average class size 22, but no more than 30 per classroom
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
St. Joseph School offers a comprehensive education.
Standardized test results rank high in the Archdiocese
CURRICULUM:
Religion/Liturgies/Sacramental Programs
Core Curriculum: Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
Spanish for grades 5-8
Fine Arts – Music, Art, Cultural Experiences
Computer Education, Physical Education, Library
Drug and Alcohol Education
Peace Builders
II. FAITH IN ACTION:
At St. Joseph School, the teaching, learning, and expression of Catholic faith are integrated throughout the day. People of all faiths are welcome at St. Joseph School.
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMS
2nd Grade – Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist
8th Grade – Sacrament of Confirmation
LITURGIES
School liturgies and Holy Days are regularly celebrated
Grade liturgies are celebrated monthly
SPECIAL LITURGICAL EVENTS
Prayer services conducted by students
Stations of the Cross
Holy Thursday and Good Friday services
May Procession
SCHOOL SERVICE PROJECTS
Stewardship Days designated for ministry outreach
Pennies From Heaven – Advent project to support our sister school and parish in Haiti
Project HOPE – Lent project to stock local food pantries
CLASS SERVICE PROJECTS
Service to home, school, community, and parish
Visit nursing homes
Recycle aluminum cans
Collect can tabs to send children with Leukemia to summer camp
Make greeting cards for the homebound
Pen Pals with service men and women
Environmental Club to care for school grounds
III. STUDENT ACTIVITIES:
St. Joseph School’s extra-curricular programs spark enthusiasm and are a natural extension to classroom learning.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Academic Teams: 4th and 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th & 8th grade and Future Problem Solving teams
Math Counts 4-H Clubs for grades 4-8
Geography Bee Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts
Chess Club Girl Scouts and Brownies
Drama Club Children’s Choir
Student Council Youth Choir
Safety Patrol
ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
Basketball teams for boys and girls in grades 4-8
Volleyball teams for girls in grades 6-8
Intramural bowling teams for boys and girls in grades 4-8
Bethlehem Prep football team for boys in grades 7 & 8
Swim team for students in grades 4-8
STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Students produced a school newspaper, original art work, videos, developed drama skills, and focused on physical fitness during their Wednesday Free Choice elective classes
Student writing published in newspaper and poetry anthologies
6th grade Academic Team won Reserve Champion at the Kentucky Colonel’s Sixth Grade Showcase
4th and 5th grade Academic Team placed second overall and second in Future Problem Solving advancing to regions
Second place finish overall by the 7th and 8th grade Academic Team during District Governor’s Cup competition
7th and 8th Future Problem Solving team won first place in district and regional Governor’s Cup competition to compete at state
Students advanced in written tests in district and regional Governor’s Cup competition
SJS student advanced to the final round in the Nelson County Spelling Bee
Student competed at state level in the National Geographic Bee
Two students awarded high school academic scholarships for the 2007-2008 school year
Students competed in Math Counts competition
One student was a county winner in Youth Authors competition
4-H students won competitions in every category and were highlighted at the Kentucky State Fair
Chess Club members were winners at an invitational chess tournament
Numerous awards and trophies for athletic achievements
III. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
St. Joseph operates as a stewardship school. We chose the stewardship model for several reasons:
1. To more clearly affirm that the school is a mission or ministry of the entire parish of St. Joseph.
2. To strengthen our school community so that together we can face the challenges that are ever-present: the increasing cost to educate a child, rising technology costs, changing academic standards, and guiding our children through their youth in a time where they have access to anything and everything.
3. To ensure that a Catholic education is available to all who desire it.
4. To help our parish families realize some significant tax advantages.
Financial Assistance is available.
STEWARDSHIP/TUITION/FEES:
Suggested level of giving for stewardship families for the 2007-2008 school year:
| Stewardship Families | ANNUAL | SEMI-ANNUAL | 10 MOS | 12 MOS |
| 1 Child K-8 | $4625 | $2313 | $463 | $386 |
| 2 Children K-8 | $5825 | $2913 | $583 | $486 |
| 3 Children K-8 | $6925 | $3463 | $693 | $578 |
| 4 Children K-8 | $7875 | $3938 | $788 | $657 |
Stewardship for St. Joseph Parish: Families share their treasure by making a gift to St. Joseph Parish annually, semi-annually, or per 10/12 months. It is expected that by choosing the 10/12 month tithing option, families will use automatic withdrawal. The 10 month option is August through May. The 12 month option begins in July.
Tuition rates for non-stewardship families:
| OUT-OF PARISH FAMILIES | ANNUAL | SEMI-ANNUAL | 10 MOS | 12 MOS |
| 1 Child K-8 | $5195 | $2598 | $520 | $433 |
| 2 Children K-8 | $6595 | $3298 | $660 | $550 |
| 3 Children K-8 | $7895 | $3948 | $790 | $658 |
| 4 Children K-8 | $8995 | $4498 | $900 | $750 |
| PRE-SCHOOLERS | ANNUAL | SEMI-ANNUAL | 10 MOS | 12 MOS |
| Full Day | $3696 | $1848 | $370 | $308 |
| Half Day | $1995 | $998 | $200 | $167 |
Tuition for the 2007-2008 school year will be paid by:
Option 1: Annual payment due on or before fall registration day.
Option 2: Semi-annual payment plan (½ due on or before fall registration day, ½ due on or before January 14.)
Option 3: Automatic Withdrawal payment based on 10 months (August through May). The withdrawal will be made around the 5th or the 20th of each month.
Book/Supplies/Fees – for the 2007-2008 year will be $135. One-half is due at spring registration and is non-refundable. The other one-half is due at fall registration. Pre-school supplies fee is $70 and is due in full at spring registration and is non-refundable.
Technology Fees – A technology fee of $45 per child or a maximum of $90 per family is due at fall registration.
Lunches (2007-2008 Rates):
$1.85 per lunch (includes milk)
$ .35 (for milk only or extra milk)
$3.50 per meal for all adults/other children
Applications for free/reduced lunches will be available at fall registration.
After School Extended Care Fees
Registration is $5.00 per family
Daily rate is $3.00 per hour