Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo Academy's visitor's section. We invite you to explore our website to find out more about the academy and its strong academic program centered on Catholic tradition.

 

The following steps are part of the admissions process.

1) Visit the school or attend the Open House. You may contact the office for more information.

2) Fill out and complete the application below and return to the school with a check for $40.00 (non-refundable fee).

3) You will be contacted by a faculty member or staff member to schedule an admissions assessment.  The assessment fee is $35 for Kindergarten and $20 for grades 1 through 8.

4) Upon completion of the admissions assessment you will receive a letter of acceptance.  Incoming students are accepted on probation for the first quarter.

5) Turn in all necessary paperwork and a non-refundable registration fee.

 

PROGRAMS

1) St. Charles Borromeo Academy offers a comprehensive religious and academic curriculum.

2) All students will participate in the faith life of the school with morning prayer and weekly mass. Non-Catholic students are made to feel welcome to be part of the community and are invited to take part in the faith life of the community but respect is maintained for their familiy’s religion or denomination.

3) We encourage our students to attend one of the Catholic high schools. We have a challenging academic program. However, we can and do make certain accommodations for students with special learning needs. We need to know during the application process if a student has documented learnining difficulties.

4) Day care is available from 7:00 am - 7:40 am and from 3:00 - 6:00 pm for an additional cost. See Parent/Student section for cost.

 

CURRICULUM

Curriculum encompasses course guidelines established by the Diocese of San Diego that includes state and national standards. In keeping with our school philosophy, Mission Statement and School Wide Learning Expectations we encourage the students of St. Charles Borromeo Academy to become life long learners.

Religion Program: The educational mission of the Church, and the reasonable expectations of parents, require that the Catholic school be distinguished by an atmosphere and a formal program that relates religious beliefs and practices with the moral development and education of children.  Second grade children are prepared to receive the sacraments, parental involvement is necessary. Mandatory meetings are held for parents whose children are preparing for the reception of the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist to assist in their understanding of our Religion program. As a Catholic school, we recognize that there is no greater opportunity for parent-directed religious education than attendance at Sunday Mass. It is paramount that families attend Mass on a regular basis. The school will make opportunities available for students to participate in liturgies, and penance services throughout the school year. Students attend Mass each Friday at 8am.

Core Knowledge: The school has implemented aspects of the Core Knowledge curriculum in grades K-6. The school follows California State Standards and Diocese of San Diego curriculum guides. Implementation of the CORE Knowledge curriculum is grade and subject specific.

Academic Program: The academic curriculum of the academy is designed to prepare our students to achieve success. Therefore, our program is intended to help all students of varying abilities to meet or exceed grade level expectations. The faculty and staff at St. Charles Borromeo Academy endeavor to provide a quality education for each student.

Physical Education: All students in grades K - 8 are required to participate in the P.E. program. Students who need to be exempt from these classes must present a written statement from their doctor to the classroom teacher and the P.E. instructor, describing the physical activity restrictions and the length of time of the restriction Students must be in proper attire on the days scheduled for P. E. A student’s P.E. grade will be based on participation, conduct, and progression of skills. The P.E. program has been designed with the following goals in mind for all grade levels:

 

TUITION (SEE CURRENT RATES BELOW)

1) Current Rates are listed below.  Tuition may be paid in full or in twelve monthly installments. Registration is due in full upon acceptance.

2) You must be a registered and participating member of St. Charles Borromeo Academy or another Catholic parish that does not have a school to receive the parish rate. If you are a registered and participating member of another parish you will need to have a letter of verification from your pastor.

3) Non-Catholics are welcome however priority is given to Catholic students from the parish.

4) Members of the military are automatically offered the parish rate in their first year of a transfer.

5) Tuition assistance is available for families who have been enrolled for one year and are registered and contributing members of the parish.  Applications for financial assistance are available upon request from the school office.

6) Tuition for families with four or more children enrolled is negotiated.

 

ST. CHARLES BORROMEO ACADEMY TUITION

The pastor, principal, School Board, determined the tuition rate to meet the financial needs of the academy and to make Catholic education as affordable as possible. The rates listed below incorporate cost of living increases and the estimated cost to the academy to educate each child.

We require all families to sign a Tuition Agreement Form. Families may pay tuition in full to the school office by August 1. The academy manages the accounts of those families choosing monthly payments through FACTS, a tuition management plan, which automatically withdraws tuition from your checking or savings account.

The Academy office will verify parishioner status with parish records. St. Charles Borromeo parishioners must be active in the parish for one year prior to receiving the parish rate. Families without a parish school please provide a letter from your pastor or a contribution statement from your parish secretary for the Catholic rate.

 

 

 

TUITION RATES 2009-2010
THE ACTUAL COST OF EDUCATION PER CHILD BASED ON ANTICIPATED ENROLLMENT FOR 2009-2010
Tuition	Registration Fee	PTG Fee	Monthly Tuition Rate
$5394	$150	$160	$450
*If you wish to pay the actual cost you MUST be an active parishioner.
ACTIVE PARISHIONER – Must be a registered, contributing member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish or a member in good standing from a parish with no school.  All prior agreements in this regard will continue to be honored.
Grades K-6	Tuition	Registration Fee	PTG Fee	Monthly Tuition Rate
One Child	$4687	$300	$160	$390
Two Children	$9356	$300	$160	$780
Three Children	$12,840	$450	$160	$1,070
Four Plus Children to be negotiated
Grades 7-8	Tuition	Registration Fee	PTG Fee	Monthly Tuition Rate
Each Child	$4,800	$150	$160	$400
Non Catholic Rate – (enrollment based on space available)
Grades K-8	Tuition	Registration Fee	PTG Fee	Monthly Tuition Rate
Each Child	$5,580	$150	$160
Pay your regular tuition in two payments on or before August 1 and January 1 and receive a one-time $150 reduction.
Pay your regular tuition rate in full on or before August 1 and you will receive a one-time $250 reduction.
Pay the actual cost of education for the 2009-2010 school year before August 1 and receive a one-time reduction of $500.

 

 

SAMPLE TUITION CALCULATION

(1) A Family with 2 children, 1 in grade 4 and 1 in grade 7 would be $4,678 for the 4th grader + $4,800 for the 7th grader = $9,478/yr ($790/mo).

 

(2) A Family with 3 children, 1 in grade 3, 1 in grade 5 , & 1 in grade 8 would be $9,356 for the 3rd & 5th grader + 4,800 for the 8th grader = $14,156/yr  ($1,180/mo).

 

APPLICATION FEE - $40 for each student.  This fee is NON-REFUNDABLE

TESTING FEE - $35 for Kindergarten & $20 for Grades 1-7.  This fee is NON-REFUNDABLE

REGISTRATION FEE - $150 for each student, paid at time of registration, (includes book rental, insurance and standardized testing).  This fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.

PTG FEE – Paid at the time of registration.  PTG Dues of $35 per family and PTG Donation of $125 for ticket to the Auction & Dinner, this donation is tax deductible.

 

SERVICE POINTS – Two parent families are required to perform twenty (20) service points and single parent families are required to perform ten (10) service points.  Service points may be earned in the following ways:  School Board officers, PTG board members and officers, athletic coaches, fieldtrip supervisors, involvement in fundraisers, traffic supervisors and yard duty aides.  Other options for earning service points may vary based on special skills that parents offer the school.  All parents must complete service points in order to register for the next school year.