• OVERVIEW
• FEE STRUCTURE
• UNIFORM INFORMATION

• SCHOOL EMERGENCIES

Thank you for considering Mary Help Of Christians School for your child. We know the iimportance of making the appropriate school selection and our goal at MHOC is to educate all aspects of a child. Our school is a place where strong spiritual principles and high academic standards are taught in order to assist today’s children to be tomorrow’s leaders.

Based on available space and a review by the principal of academic records, families are welcome to register their child for MHOC. New students are admitted into the school on a restrictive basis. Academic performance, achievement and conduct will be carefully evaluated throughout the first year. If a new student has not abided by school regulations during this conditional period, he / she will be dismissed from Mary Help of Christians School.

Kindergarten students must be 5 years of age on or before September 1 of the school year; 1st Grade students must be 6 years of age on or before September 1 of the school year. An interview with the school's Screening Committee is required prior to placement.

MHOC accepts applicants from any religious / ethnic groups or learning ability. However, there may be situations, upon the determination of the Screening Committee, when the school may not be able to meet the special needs of a child. In these cases, admission to the school may be denied.

Given the educational challenges and responsibilities of providing quality education for all students at MHOC, students with special needs are assessed on an individual basis.

Registration

We are currently accepting registration for K through 7th grades. In order to help families plan for present or future enrollment in our school we have provided the following information.

2007-2008 School Year- Phase I of our new school is completed and we have available two classrooms of each grade from K to 8th. All interested families should complete a pre-registration information card in order for their children’s name to be added to the list of applicants. We will accept enrollment for Kindergarten to 7th grades now. Pre-registration cards should be completed by all families interested in future grades.

Non-Refundable Registration Fee Per Student:   $350.00

The tuition information outlined below can be

Tuition 2008-2009

Tuition payments are due and payable in ten (10) equal monthly installments. Unless you have made other arrangements with the Principal, all fees are due on or before the first of each month. For returning students, the first tuition payment is due on the first day of school and each subsequent payment is due on the first day of each consecutive month until paid in full (late fees are waived for August).

Upon formal acceptance, all new families and incoming Kingergarteners must pre-pay the first month's tution by May 2007, along with all registration and fees in order to guarantee the child's place on the roster. These monies are non-refundable. Please note that the acceptance of any child is not final until the first month's tuition payment, registration and fees are all received and admission policies and procedures are fulfilled. Each subsequent tution payment is due on the first day of each consecutive month until paid in full.

After the tenth (10th) of the month, a late charge of twenty-five dollars ($25) will be assessed. If a child is withdrawn at any point during the school year, it will be up to the discreretion of the Principal if the remainder of the balance can be forgiven.

Additional Fees 2008-2009

Technology Fee- $200 per student, Book Fee- $200 per student.

Graduation Fee (8th Grade only)  $300 (Due March 1st, 2009)

Early Drop Off

Parents who need to drop-off their child earlier than 7:50 a.m. will be charged $3.00 per day. Supervision will begin at 7:30 a.m. Please see Mrs. Messina for further information .

After Care Program

Our aftercare program will be available from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm. The children will be supervised by our professional staff. Children will be given the opportunity to do their homework with the benefit of an adult to provide assistance if necessary. There will also be a television and VCR, games, story time and other activities for their enjoyment. Weather permitting they will have recreational games outdoors. Please contact Mrs. Messina for further information regarding our aftercare program.

Rates

Service Hours

Each family shall be obligated annually to serve 20 hours of service to the school including 8 hours towards the annual MHOC Festival. A $15.00 per hour fee will be assessed for any hours not served. Our Home and School Association is in charge of recording and monitoring service hours. The “unserved” obligation payment is due by June 1st.

Registration Information

Required Paperwork

• Completed Registration Form (Print or Download Registration Form in PDF format)
• Copy of the student’s Birth Certificate and Baptismal Certificate.
• Complete documentation of a Florida State Medical Examination, which includes a comprehensive report of state required immunizations.
• Emergency Contact Information.

School Office Hours

On school days the office will be opened from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

School Phone # 954-323-8006

If you need to contact your child’s teacher or would like to schedule an appointment, please call the office and leave a message. The teacher will return your call as soon as possible.

School Hours

The school's doors will be opened at 7:50 am on school days. Class begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. and dismissal will be at 2:30 p.m. for Kindergarten & 1st grade and 2:50 pm for the rest of the school. There will be specific times throughout the school year when there will be early release days, please refer to the school calendar for these times.

Visa Requirements (for non-US citizens)

MHOC School is pleased that you are considering registering your child at our school. However, it is our responsibility to remind all families interested in our school that the Immigration Naturalization Services requires that a student hold a student visa (F-1) before they are allowed to attend classes in a school in the United States. A school is not allowed to admit into the school a child who is in the country on a Tourist (B-1 or B-2) visa.

MHOC School will assist a family wishing to change their child's status from a Tourist Visa to a Student Visa in whatever way possible. It often takes INS several months to process and approve such applications. During this period, the student may not be registered or attend classes in the school.