St. Michael Catholic School Admission and Withdrawal Policy

It is the goal of St. Michael Catholic School to educate children in the Catholic tradition. By registering in our school, the family agrees to comply with the programs and policies of the school and actively participate in the activities which support the school in its programs and philosophy. Catholic schools are a primary means of Catholic education. The Catholic school is to assist Catholic families in the formation and education of their children in the Catholic faith, Gospel values and traditions.

All students must complete the following forms:

Note - If you are planning on applying to Fulcrum the absolute DEADLINE is February 15, 2011 for the 2011 - 2012 school year.

Click on the form and information links above, then download and complete the forms and information and mail them to us at:
St. Michael Catholic School
1514 Pine Avenue
Snohomish Washington 98290-1826

...or drop them off at the Parish Office!

Application Process 

For families whose children are in attendance at St. Michael Catholic School, registration for the succeeding year usually takes place in February and March. Dates are published in the school newsletter and the parish bulletin well in advance. Registration forms are provided and registration is completed after all forms are filled out and the registration fee has been paid. It is required that delinquent payments of the current year must be taken care of before the new registration can be processes. 

All incoming kindergarten students must have proof of being 5 years old and first grade students must have proof of being 6 years old on or before August 31st to be eligible for the current school year. It is Washington State Law that all students must be current in their immunizations. Attendance at school may be denied if students are delinquent in this matter. 

Students are considered for enrollment at St. Michael Catholic School in the following order:

• Returning students and siblings of returning students
• New students from parishes affiliated with St. Michael Catholic School
• New students who are not associated with area parishes but are Catholic
• New students who are non-catholic

Process for Enrollment (new families) 

All new families will be invited to attend an Open house in the spring. Notification of the Open House will appear in the local parishes and newspapers. Current report cards, and birth and baptismal records are required. The student's final acceptance at the school may be contingent upon the student's interview, testing, academic data, space availability, and the return of completed registration materials and fees. Acceptance at the school is not final until all of these steps have been completed. (Online registration materials will be available soon on this website.)

Financial and Stewardship Obligations 

Tuition rates are based on a percentage of the actual cost to educate each student. Revenue for operating costs comes from three sources:

1. Tuition
2. Subsidy from parish, the archdiocese and scholarships
3. School Fundraising and Development. 

Tuition Assistance 

Tuition assistance is available to all students attending St. Michael Catholic School based on need. The information regarding assistance can be found on the Archdiocese web-site, www.seattlearch.org. The Fulcrum Foundation provides scholarships for those in need every year. 

Payment 

Smart Tuition is the company we use to monitor and receive tuition payments. You have a choice to pay by credit card, automatic withdrawal, or to receive a billing statement, which can then be paid with a check or over the phone. The form for payment is filled out with your registration packet. A discount does apply to those families which wish to pay in full.  Since tuition is the main way we fund our school, it is imperative that families stay current with payment. Lack of staying current or notifying the school of your present situation can result in termination of services. 

Service Hours 

In keeping with the Catholic tradition of service, St. Michael requires service hours of family members. Each family is required to serve 30 hours per year to the school and 10 hours per year to their home parish. If someone does not attend church those 10 hours come back to the school for a total of 40 hours. We understand that some parents may not be able to contribute time so there is the option of paying $1,000 in lieu of service hours. Each parish family is required to procure a total of $200 for the annual auction and each non-parishioner is expected to procure $1,000 for the annual auction. 

Nondiscrimination Policy 

St. Michael School in the Archdiocese of Seattle admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available at all schools. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.