It is the policy of St. Mary of the Assumption School that we do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, disability, and/or national ethnic origin in the administration of our  educational policies, admissions policies, tuition assistance, and any other school administration programs. Since St. Mary of the Assumption School is a parish school, preference in admissions is given to registered and participating members of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish. A parishioner is defined as one registered in St. Mary of the Assumption Parish who attends Mass regularly and uses the envelope system. Consideration for admission will be given in the following descending priority, where spaces are available, within the recommended class size:

• Parishioner applicants with siblings presently enrolled
• Parishioner applicants with no siblings presently enrolled
• Non-parishioner applicants with siblings presently enrolled
• Non-parishioner applicants with no siblings presently enrolled
• Non-Catholic applicants

Admission Requirements

• To enter pre-kindergarten, a child must be four years old by September 01, 2010.
• To enter kindergarten, a child must be five years old by September 01, 2010.
• To enter first grade, a child must be six years old by September 1, 2010.
• Completed application
  • $50 Application Fee
  • Birth certificate
  • Baptismal certificate
  • Proof of all immunization requirements
  • Academic records (entering grades 1 – 7)
  • Contractual Agreement (Handbook and Financial)
  • Interview with pastor and principal
  • All kindergarten students are administered the Early Prevention of School Failure Assessment (Archdiocesan regulation #643 0)
  • All students entering grades 1-7 are administered assessment tests in math and language arts.

All new students are accepted on a probationary basis for one year. The purpose of this policy is to determine whether St. Mary of the Assumption School can meet the student’s needs and if the student is able to adjust to the unique and challenging environment of our Catholic school.

Students with academic, psychological, emotional, physical, educational or other needs, exceeding the scope and resources of St. Mary of the Assumption School, will not be accepted.

Registration, Tuition, and Fees

Registration and re-registration for the upcoming school year are accepted in the second semester. Registration for new families, relocating into the area, is accepted throughout the school year. Tuition and fees are set by the pastor, in consultation with the Parish Finance Council and the Finance Committee of the School Advisory Board.

2010-2011 Tuition Rates and Fees

It is the expectation of St. Mary of the Assumption School that all families will honor their financial obligation to the school in a timely fashion.

Tuition may be paid in full by August 1 or through installment payments via Tuition Management Systems. Any tuition payment delinquent 30 or more days will be subject to a $30. per month, late fee. Re-registration for the following year WILL  NOT be accepted for families whose tuition and/or fees are not current during the re-registration period. Any family with an eighth grade student must have that student’s tuition and all family fees paid in full by May 15 or that student will not be eligible for graduation and final grades and transcripts will not be advanced to the student’s high school. In an effort to keep tuition and fees at an affordable rate, each family is required to participate in our Hours Program and Playground Duty Program.

• Hours Program: each family is required to work 15 or more hours, per school year. If unable to work any or all of the 15 hours, families will be assessed $20 per hour not worked.
• Playground Duty Program: each family is required to work three days, per school year. See details under Home and School Association.

Families are welcome to seek financial assistance through the Archdiocese of Washington. Applications are available in the office, upon request. The pastor should be consulted regarding any financial arrangements or in cases of hardship.