About St. Stephen's

Admissions and Tuition

St. Stephens School offers a high quality bicultural Armenian-American education experience, and strives to accommodate all candidates seeking admissions. Admissions are regardless of race, religion, or sexual orientation, and are subject to State regulations. Admissions are also subject to availability of space, and the candidate's commitment to comply with the School's rules and regulations as specified in the School Handbook, and the parents' commitment ot meet the financial obligations as specified in the school Tuition and Financial Aid Policy. Admissions are honored on a first come first serve basis, except when a candidate has siblings already admitted into the School.

Enrollment Procedure

1. All prospective families schedule an appointment for an Orientation Meeting with the Principal.
2. The Principal discusses the School's Programs, its Faculty and Facilities, along with a guided tour of the appropriate school.
3. The Rules and Regulations are presented to prospective families at the initial Orientation Meeting. All families must take home and thoroughly read through and sign off that they have understood and will abide by the Rules and Regulations stipulated in the School Handbook prior to admissions.
4. The Tuition and payment Policy are presented, as prospective families are explained the financial commitment expected of every family.
5. In conclusion, the Admission Packet is presented, as all necessary forms must be completed and returned before admission to the school.

St. Stephen's accepts most of its applicants. In special instances when a child may need special services, which we do not provide, we refer the family to their local school department.

St. Stephen's has no screening process. In cases where a student is applying to grade K- 5, coming from another institution or country, the Grade Level teacher administers a test to finalize his/her placement.

The St. Stephen's Mission promotes a program of Armenian Studies as part of the school's goal and requires that all those who apply understand that Armenian course- work is mandatory. St. Stephen's welcomes all candidates who adhere to this policy.

We invite you to schedule a visit, which will include a tour of the school facilities and opportunity to speak with the Principal about the program. The Principal makes admission and placement decisions after all necessary application forms have been completed.

2011-2012 Tuition Schedule

Registration Fee

The Registration Fee is $300.00 (non-refundable) and is Payable at the time of registration. (Includes snack for Nursery Grades). A late fee of $50 will be added to the registration fee after June 1^st. There is also a $125.00 fee for school supplies.

Tuition

Families with 2 or more children enrolled at SSAES will receive a $300 tuition discount for each additional child.

Renweb Student Information Form contains our current information on each student, rather than completing a new form, we ask that you update the student information form then sign and date in the empty box.

Options for Payment

There are three options for payment:

1. Monthly - Payable the 10th of each month.(The last payment should be made by March 31)
2. Payable at the beginning of September
3. Bi-Annual - Payable at the beginning of September and the beginning of January.

YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN'S TUITION SHOULD BE PAID IN FULL BY THE END OF MARCH OF THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR.

The school requires that each parent volunteer 10 or more hours of his/her time for the school's fund-raising activities.

Financial Aid

St. Stephen's school offers a need-based financial aid program for (N-5) families that meet generally accepted requirements that have been broadly applied by similar schools nationally. The amount of financial aid available is limited. The school uses an outside agency, “School and Student Service for Financial Aid” (SSS), who determines eligibility for the need-based award program. The National Association of Independent Schools administers the SSS program. This program is designed to provide an objective measure for a family’s means to pay tuition.

Need-based Scholarship

The families of all grades K through 5 students can apply for this scholarship. The "School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS)" determines eligibility for the need-based award program. The National Association of Independent schools administer the SSS. This program is designed to provide an objective measure for a family's means to pay for the cost of education.

Sibling Discount

Sibling incentive grants of $300 are awarded to each additional sibling of a student that also attends the School.

Staff Discount

Staff incentive grants are awarded to each child of a school staff attending St. Stephens.