On-Going Registration: Please contact the school at 716-684-4664 if you have a child that is of school age and need registration forms. Due to the high cost of books, it has become necessary to re-register all students each year.
At registration, a $50 per child deposit (non-refundable) is due. (NOTE: Sports fees are assessed by the Pompeii Panthers according to the sport and will be payable to the Pompeii Panthers)
~ Parish cost per pupil ~ $5,000
Parishioner rates (must meet the parishioner criteria):
Pre-K 4- Full time $2,000 Pre-K 4 - Part time (Monday, Wednesday & Friday only) - $1,500 (NEW)
Grade K – 8 - multiple child rates available Kindergarten through grade 8
One child $2,000~ Two children $3,000 ~ Three or more children $4,000
Parishioners of other Catholic parish rates (signed Catholic Tuition Grant Program form attached to qualify):
Pre-K 4 - Full time ~ $2,200 (CTGP is not available for Pre-K )
Pre-K 4 - Part time (Monday, Wednesday & Friday only) - $1,800 (NEW)
Grade K – 8 - multiple child rates available Kindergarten through grade 8
One child $2,200 ~ Two children $3,300 ~ Three or more children $5,500
Non OLP Parishioner/Not affiliated with any Catholic Parish rates:
Pre-K 4- Full time $2,200 Pre-K 4 - Part time (Monday, Wednesday & Friday only) - $2,100 (NEW)
Grade K – 8 - multiple child rates available Kindergarten through grade 8
One child $2,900 ~ Two children $4,350
In an attempt to keep our pupil cost down, many volunteers are needed throughout the year. There are two options to fulfill the service requirement for the 2009-10 school year.
Option A: Cost of tuition for my/our registration status as set forth in the tuition schedule, plus an addditional surcharge of $500 payable no later than August 15, 2009 for non-participation in the service hour commitment program. Although voluntary participation is encouraged, under this option there is no requirement to fulfill service hours in support of OLOPS activities
Option B: Cost of tuition for my/our registration status as set forth in the tuition schedule as well as a minimum of 40 hours of service commitment (several commitment options below). One service hour is defined as one clock hour.
OLP Sunday or Tuesday Bingo, once every four weeks, minimum 40 hours earned
OLOPS Lunch Monitor, minimum 40 hours earned (requires Principal's approval)
Coach of an OLOPS sports team, minimum 40 hours (requires Principal's approval)
Participation in one or more of the following "select events" ~ minimum 40 hours earned ~
CandyBar Sale,Chinese Auction, Easter Candy Sale, Entertainment Book Sales, Chicken BBQ, Craft/Vendor Fair, Santa's Secret Shoppe, Academic Lottery, Meat Raffles
Our Lady of Pompeii School strives to provide the highest quality Catholic education for our children. The cost of education per child for Our Lady of Pompeii Parish amounts to over $5,000.
Tuition, fundraisers and parish subsidy provide for school funding. Income must meet the per pupil cost to ensure fiscal stability.
- There are two options for meeting your child’s tuition responsibility. Please see tuition contract for more information.
- Tuition payments may be made to the school in the form of cash, check/money order or automatic deduction from your bank account. There is a $20 bank fee for NSF checks.
- Complete compliance with the Diocesan Policy for Protecting God’s Children Program is required in order to participate in activities.
Parental Responsibilities: If a family is experiencing "Financial Difficulties", or hardship", it is also the duty of the parent/guardian to contact the Parish Business Manager, Margaret Lucas. An appointment will be made for a meeting to discuss the situation. Once a meeting has been set with the family, an alternative payment schedule may be arranged. All contacts will be kept in the strictest of confidence.
FINANCIAL AID AND TUITION ASSISTANCE
Financial Aid is offered on a need-basis. There are very specific deadlines for Tuition Assistance applications. Call or e-mail Mrs. Krzeminski, our school secretary for a copy of any or all of the applications. Presently, there are three sources of financial aid:
· Our Lady of Pompeii Scholarship Fund is awarded based on need. Parents must fill out a Tuition Assistance Application and file it with the Parish Business Office, 158 Laverack Avenue, Lancaster, New York 14086
. In addition to filling out the form completely, you must submit a copy of your 2008 Federal Tax forms with complete family income, including any alimony, child support, pension, retirement income, SSI income, etc. and make an appointment (716-683-6522) to meet with Father Leon and myself ~ application deadline Friday, May 29, 2009
· The BISON Scholarship offers partial tuition assistance to low income families with children in Kindergarten through eighth grade residing in the City of Buffalo, Lackawanna, West Seneca, Cheektowaga, Snyder/Eggertsville, Kenmore and Town of Tonawanda. Scholarships are awarded by annual lottery drawing and are not academic or race-based scholarships, but awarded solely based on need. Applications are to be sent to The BISON Scholarship Fund, PO Box 1134, Buffalo, New York 14205 ~ application deadline Monday, April 27, 2009.
· The Catholic Elementary School Tuition Aid Program (CTAP) is offered to all students attending Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Buffalo. Scholarships are awarded solely based on need. Applications are to be sent to Catholic Elementary School Tuition Aid Program (CTAP, PO Box 219, Buffalo, New York 14205 ~ application must be sent and postmarked by Friday, May 1, 2009. If you have previously applied for CTAP and have been awarded a scholarship in 2008-09, re-verification is all that is needed.
