Thank you for considering St. Andrew the Apostle Early Education Center and Catholic School to educate your child.  We hope to partner with you in the academic and spiritual formation of your child.  All families must meet with our principal and Admissions team prior to enrolling.  Any student coming into K-8 must also conduct a shadow day.  Please read through the Admissions information below, then send a request to shadow or tour the school.
 

early education center (preschool)

PRESCHOOL REQUIREMENTS

• Complete application for St. Andrew the Apostle Early Childhood Center
• Recurring tuition payments begin in August and end in May.
• Meet state and federal law guidelines
• Current on all age-appropriate immunizations
• Self-sufficient when using the restroom.  All children who enroll must be fully potty trained.   

NOTE:  If you are thinking of sending your preschooler on to Kindergarten and want to come in as a nontuition family, you must be registered in the parish and have a recordable record of giving to the parish for at least one year.  Please do not come to registration and state that you give cash in the basket as we cannot count this and you will have to come in as a tuition family until a record can be established.

preschool Enrollment (Waitlist)

Upon enrolling your child(ren) into the preschool program at St. Andrew the Apostle School, should there be a waitlist, to officially be added to the waitlist the family will be required to complete the following:

• If registration is currently closed, please contact the school office (816) 454-7377 ext 321
• After communicating with the school office, initiate the enrollment process for your child(ren) as this will place your child(ren) on a waitlist
• The preschool deposit is required and payable at the time of registering
• The deposit will be refunded in full should seating inside the classroom not become available  
• Should a place become available inside the classroom, the family will then be notified and instructed to complete the registration process   

grades K-8TH

K-8 REQUIREMENTS

• Students must be 5 years old before August 1 in order to be enrolled in kindergarten. 
• No student will be admitted if he/she owes money to another school and/or parish.
• All students must have a current immunization record and birth certificate.  If baptized, we need a baptismal certificate on file. The information must be on file before the student will be admitted to the classroom.
• It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to inform the school of any special needs (academic, medical, etc.) or accommodation required by their child.
• Students will be tested prior to placement in grades K-8
• St. Andrew the Apostle Parish School reserves all placement rights relating to the grade level of the student.
• New famlies are required to schedule a shadow day for their student(s) at St. Andrew and meet with the school prinicpal prior to finalizing enrollment.

K-8 Enrollment (Waitlist)

Upon enrolling your child(ren) at St. Andrew (classrooms/grades K-8 only), should there be a waitlist, to officially be added to the waitlist, the family will be required to complete the following:

• Meet with the School Principal and complete the New Student Academic Assessment and Process
• Enroll your children (this will place your children on the waitlist)
• A deposit of $500 is required and payable at the time of registering (upon officially registering, this amount will be applied to the registration charge)
• The $500 deposit will be refunded in full should seating inside the classroom not become available  
• Should a place become available inside the classroom, the family will then be notified and instructed to complete the registration process and the remaining balance of the registration charge is payable at that time.

 

Tuition, Tithe & Fees for K-8th

St. Andrew the Apostle Parish School (K-8) is funded through the financial commitment of the entire parish community.  St. Andrew the Apostle Parish School offers a non-tuition experience in order for all families to be able to attend.  We are grateful for all of our parishioners who help subsidize the good work we do at school.  School families are asked to pray on what sacrifice they could make to help support this ministry.  If you choose our excellent school, you will be asked to make, after prayer, a sacrificial pledge to the parish to be paid weekly or monthly, as you choose.  No one is turned away due to lack of funds.  We understand that many families cannot fund the entire cost of educating their children in our school.  There are no percentages or set amounts, only the requirement of Sacrificial giving. The requirement of our Lord was that we give back to God first, and not just from our excess.  Luke 21:1-14 should be an inspiration on giving. 

For families outside of our parish, we welcome you to join our exceptional school.  By enrolling and paying tuition, your child can receive the benefits of a Catholic education. An academic assessment may be required for new students.

TUITION vs. SACRIFICIAL GIVING

If you are a registered parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish with a recordable record of giving for the last 12 months, you can join our school as a non-tuition family.  If you do not have a recordable record of giving, you will need to join as a tuition family. ​

If you are new to St. Andrew the Apostle and have been registered at another parish and have a recordable record of giving to that parish, you can join our school as a non-tuition family.  All we need is a letter from your former parish stating that you supported your parish and were a member in good standing.  To register at the parishioner rate, you must:

• Attend Mass every Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation
• Make a pledge to the parish and keep that pledge
• Have a monthly recordable tithe for the last 12 months
• Contact [email protected] if you encounter a financial difficulty.