Frequently Asked Questions About Enrollment
Continuous Enrollment
What is Continuous Enrollment?
Continuous Enrollment guarantees you student's class placement until graduation. As a result, there is no need to re-enroll your student each year. If your educational plans change, then you'll simply notify us that you wish to "opt out" of Coninuous Enrollment for the following year.
Continuous enrollment makes ongoing enrollment easier and more convenient for parent by simplifying the re-enrollment process.
I am a current family and I want to enroll a new child at St. Elizabeth's. What do I need to do?
To enroll a new student, families:
- Submit an application for the new student.
- Complete all applicable admissions steps.
- Once enrollment is offered, sign the Continuous Enrollment Contract and pay the Annual Commitment Fee.
What will the Continuous Enrollment Agreement contain?
- I hereby opt into continuous enrollment. This means that my student will keep coming back to St. Elizabeth's every year unless I tell the school otherwise.
- I understand that I have until January 31st every year to notify the St. Elizabeth's Admissions Office of any changes in my plans of enrollment for my student.
- If I breach this contract by withdrawing my student after January 31st, I understand that I will be contractually obligated to pay a late withdrawal fee.
Annual Commitment Fees
What is the Annual Commitment Fee?
The Annual Commitment Fee per student, previously referred to as the enrollment fee, confirms that your student will attend St. Elizabeth's for the next academic year; secures a place for your student; and confirms your financial contract. The $350 fee for current students and $500 for new students is non-refundable.
The school will charge the fee to your family's FACTS account in March each year.
What is the purpose of paying an Annual Commitment Fee if I have a Continuous Enrollment Contract on file?
Submitting an annual fee secures placement for each student in the upcoming year.
Oping Out and Withdrawing
What should I do if my student is not returning next year?
St. Elizabeth's desires to maintain our partnership with you and your student's complete education, but we recognize that sometimes plans change for our families. Please contact the Admissions Office to discuss your plans and then complete the Continuous Enrollment Opt Out Withdrawal form by January 31st.
Why is it important to notify the school if my family is not returning for the coming school year?
Withdrawals have a significant impact on our planning, hiring and budgeting for the next school year. We base staffing, instructional programs, materials, curriculum and facility needs on the number of students we expect for the upcoming school year. Late withdrawals negatively affect all these plans.
How can I appeal the financial obligation for the decision to withdraw my student during a school year?
The Principal and Pastor will consider four qualifying events that may reduce the amount of tuition owed or release of the family's obligation for tution. Consideration for release of the financial obligation for tuition must meet one or more of the four qualifying events that must have occurred after January 31st. The family must submit in writing their Continuous Enrollment Opt Out Withdrawal Form to the Admissions Office. Within seven days of the receipt fo the withdrawal notification, the Admissions Director will notify the family of the Principal/Pastor's decision.
- Moving/Relocation 50+ miles away from St. Elizabeth's.
- Educational needs for the student can no longer be met at St. Elizabeth's as determined by faculty and school leadership.
- Withdrawal at the request of St. Elizabeth's.
- Other circumstances as approved by the Principal or Pastor.
