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School Calendar 2008-2009 

Kula Elementary Admissions

APPLICATION PROCESS: Continuing students must submit a reenrollment application every year by March 30th. The priority deadline for new students is April 30th. The following forms must be on file before NEW students can be interviewed and accepted:

ENROLLMENT FEE: The $750 non-refundable enrollment fee is due within 15 days after students are accepted, upon enrollment. Continuing students must submit their reenrollment fee by March 30th every year.

WITHDRAWALS OR LATE ENROLLEES: Because it is often not possible to enroll another student and our costs are fixed with regards to payroll and operating, families who withdraw during the school year will still be responsible for tuition for the entire school year. Students who enroll in Kula after the first day of school will be charged for the current semester and subsequent semester.

METHODS OF PAYMENT:

· Annual tuition payments are due by August 1, 2008.

· Semi-annual tuition payments are due August 1, 2008 and January 1, 2009.

· Monthly payment plan is available through FACTS Management-$38/year fee. FACTS forms must be completed no later than July 15, 2008. Tuition is to be paid on a 10-month basis

FACTS LATE FEE: A late fee of $25 will be assessed by FACTS for insufficient funds, unless Kula is notified a minimum of 5 business days prior to due date. Payment may be postponed by 15 days.

TUITION ASSISTANCE: Families who seek tuition assistance must indicate so on the admission application. Tuition Assistance awards range from 25-50% of tuition. Every year, parents/guardians are required to complete and/or submit the following forms by April 30, 2008.

· School and Student Service Financial Aid Form (SSS) which is available online at http://www.nais.org/. Our School Code is #1133.

· Kula Tuition Assistance Questionnaire

· A copy of the family’s 2006 & 2007 federal and state tax returns

Tuition assistance awards are considered and determined once a student is accepted and enrolled or re-enrolled in Kula. Families must pay the enrollment fee even if applying for tuition assistance. If tuition assistance is not approved and you choose not to enroll your child, your enrollment fee will be refunded. If a student or family is on tuition assistance, no other discounts (such as sibling or early payment) apply. Applicants will be notified by mail no later than July 1, 2008. Current families are given first consideration for tuition assistance but all families are encouraged to apply. Families who do not file taxes are not eligible for tuition assistance.

ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN: Every family must contribute to the Annual Giving Campaign. Our current budget calls for, on average, $1,500 of Annual Giving per student. Yearly gifts, which are tax deductible, impact all the activities and programs of the school, strengthening its financial foundation. Our community goal is participation from 100% of our families.

PARENT, TEACHER, STUDENT ASSOCIATION, (PTSA): Parents are expected to join our PTSA Association, which has been formed to complement the development and fund-raising efforts of the school. The PTSA strives to have an active role with the faculty and staff regarding issues which affect the education and emotional growth of our young adults. Yearly membership costs $25.00 per family. Open meetings are held four times during the year.

PARENT PARTICIPATION: Parents/guardians of each student are required to participate in a minimum of 10 hours of school related activities. Volunteer forms are sent out at the beginning of the year and opportunities are published regularly in the WAYS YOU CAN HELP section of our newsletter. A fee of $15 for each volunteer hour not completed will be assessed at the end of the school year. This requirement is 10 hours per child enrolled in Kula.

SCHOOL TIMES: The school day at the elementary school begins at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m. daily, with the exception of Wednesdays, when early dismissal is at 2:00 p.m.

STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK: The Handbook is published and distributed to all families in August, along with a student/parent directory. We encourage all families to carefully read and discuss the contents of the Handbook, including dress code, school rules and discipline policy with your child/young adult. This Handbook is also available in the main office for your perusal at any time.