Enrollment Information

Reserving Your Space

Currently enrolled students and their siblings receive priority for enrollment until March 6, 2009 on a first-come, first-serve basis.  After March 6^th, new student applications will be accepted along with reenrolling students on a first-come, first-serve basis, providing they meet minimum admission standards.

Tuition Payment Plans

There is a variety of tuition payment plans as well as a range of tuitions for our various programs.  Please refer to the upcoming year’s “Tuition Information & Payment Schedules” for specific information about options, deadlines and payment amounts.  When making payments, please clearly mark on your check what the payment should be credited to (tuition, after care, summer camp, etc.).  Any check not specifying the purpose will automatically be credited to your tuition account.

Discounts

There are certain standard tuition discounts that are available.  A 5% discount is applied to families of reenrolling students paying tuition in full by April 11, 2009.  Full payment must be received by April 11^th for this option to apply.  New families who enroll prior to April 11, 2009, will have the same discount option.  New families enrolling after April 11^th and up to August 1^st will receive a proportional reduction for full payment depending upon the date of enrollment.  For families with multiple children there will be a discount offered as follows.  There will be no discount for the first child for any family with multiple children.  For the second child there will be a 5% discount.  For the third and subsequent children there will be a 10% discount.  With multiple children, the first child for purposes of determining the discount will be considered to be the oldest child.  If all children are students in the Early Learning Center, there will be no multi-child discount.

Early Enrollment Reduction K-8     NEW – READ CAREFULLY

For Kindergarten through 8^th grade students an early enrollment reduction of 1.5% on tuition will be offered if a signed enrollment agreement accompanied by a non-refundable $500.00 deposit is received in the Admissions Office by April 1, 2009.  All signed enrollment agreements received after April 1, 2009 will not receive the 1.5% reduction on tuition.

School Calendar

You will receive a copy of our school calendar for the upcoming school year.  Please refer to the Parent/Student Handbook regarding the importance of observing the dates on this calendar as they pertain to scheduling family vacations or other potential student absences. 

Other Services

After Care and Homework Helper services are available on full school days each afternoon until 5:25 p.m.  Please refer to the upcoming year’s “After Care/Homework Helper Rates” for specific information about options, deadlines and payment amounts.  When making payments, please clearly mark on your check what the payment should be credited to (tuition, after care, homework helpers, summer camp, etc.).  Any check not specifying the purpose will automatically be credited to your tuition account. 

Summer Camp

A Summer Camp program is available on weekdays during the summer except for the first full week after the regular session ends and the last full week prior to the start of the new regular session.  If you have an interest in your child participating in this program, please complete the “Enrollment Application for Summer Camp” form and submit it to the Admissions Office as soon as possible.  Space for the camp is limited.  In previous summers, several applications had to be denied because of lack of space.  Summer Camp fees are to be paid in two payments (June 1 and July 1, 2009).

Dress Code

All Saints’ Episcopal School observes a dress code for its students in Kindergarten through 8^th Grade.  You will be provided the specifics of the dress code as well as some suggestions regarding sources for those mandatory items that have the school logo on them.  

Supplies

Either before or just after the start of the school year, your child’s teacher(s) will provide you with a list of supplies.  These lists will also be posted on the school website.  If you have any specific questions about anything on this list, the teacher will be more than happy to respond. 

Medical Matters

All parents must sign and have on file a “Medical Authorization Form” for all students to assure that emergency medical care can be provided if needed. 

Before any staff member on campus is allowed to distribute prescription medication to your child, a “Permission to Give Medicine at School” form must be completed and signed (Kindergarten through 8^th Grade only – a different procedure is required for Early Learning Center students).

By state law, every student must have immunization records on file (a Tennessee Preschool form for Early Learning Center students, or a Tennessee School form for students in Kindergarten through Grade 8).  For returning students (except those entering Kindergarten), these will already be on file.  For students transferring from other Tennessee schools, these should be included in your child’s school records.  If you are a new student from another state or country, you must obtain the appropriate form at your Doctor’s office or at the Health Department.

Also by state law, every student entering Preschool 2’s and Kindergarten must have a physical exam.  Please see your physician for further details.  Physicals must be given on or after March 1^st of each year. Please schedule appointments early enough to assure that these physicals occur prior to the first day of school.

Traffic Safety on Campus

You will receive specific directions regarding our procedures for dropping off students in the morning, picking them up in the afternoon, and escorting them into the building.  Certain safety tips will be included as well.  For the safety of everyone on our campus, it is very important that you follow these directions and pay attention to these tips: 

-          drive slowly everywhere on campus

-          if passing a parked car in the drop-off lane, please pass slowly and cautiously in case students might be exiting stopped cars using the driver’s side back door

-          after dropping off students, drive away looking straight ahead for those crossing the drop-off lane

PTSO

You will receive specific information about our Parent/Teacher/Student Organization (PTSO).  This group provides a tremendous amount of support to our staff and students in a variety of ways.  We would strongly encourage you to join the PTSO and become an active member. 

Middle School Trip

Each of our middle school classes will take a class trip in the spring.  The cost of these trips normally ranges between $500 and $900, and they are optional.  More information about specific trips will be released this fall.  A deposit is required in November for all students who will be participating in their class’ trip.  

Field Trips

Throughout the year classes participate in certain field trips related to their academic curriculum.  Every effort is made to keep these costs to a minimum.

Financial Aid

If you are interested in applying for financial aid, please request an application from Nikki Wills, Director of Admissions.  The financial aid form (with attachments) must accompany your Enrollment Agreement.  Financial aid forms submitted before or after receipt of the Enrollment Agreement will not be considered. Financial aid is limited.  Families must produce evidence that need exists.  A Financial Aid Committee determines all awards.  The financial aid policy is as follows:

            Early Learning Center – no financial aid is available.

            K-8 – financial aid is based on space available and need basis.  “Space available” means that if    

the addition of the student with aid does not create the need for an additional teacher, then aid will be considered based on need.  This policy would apply to renewal of current aid.  Aid decisions will be made after reenrollment is completed.

For Students New to All Saints’ Episcopal School

During the admission process, you supplied the school with a copy of your child’s report card and standardized achievement test scores.  Now as your child is enrolling, we need to receive his/her complete school records.  Please complete the enclosed request for records and return it to the Admissions Office so that we may send it to your son’s/daughter’s last school.  Your signature will be required for that school to release records. 

Important Note for Students Wishing to Return

The School administration reserves the right to deny reenrollment to a student with behavioral or academic deficiencies during the previous academic year, or whose tuition and fees from the previous year are not current.

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3275 Maple Valley Road * Morristown, TN  37813 * (423) 586-3280 * Fax (423) 586-9355

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