Tuition & Fees

In-parish families receive a tuition discount for each child beyond their first (see chart above). Also, if a family chooses to pay tuition in-full by September 10, the family receives a 1.5% discount.  In addition, if an “in-parish” family chooses to pay the full cost of education (out-of-parish rate), the Family Fundraising Goal will be waived.

Family Fundraising and Volunteer Requirements
St. Clare School families must work together to raise $150,000 in fundraising dollars each year. Without success in raising this amount, tuition and fees would increase approximately $1,000 for each family. The $150,000 directly offsets the staff and operating costs to run the school.

St. Clare’s Parent Teacher Council (PTC) operates fundraisers, plans social activities, and is an organized group for teacher support. Families are responsible for meeting their Family Fundraising Goal (FFG), Parent Involvement Program (PIP) volunteer or fee requirements, as well as a fee for classroom parties, social gatherings, parent education night speakers, and teacher appreciation.

The PTC is charged with raising a significant amount of funds to offset the school’s operating costs while keeping tuition affordable. As a result, PTC asks and tracks each family’s $600 fundraising goal, or FFG. Each family’s FFG can be met through a variety of fundraising opportunities throughout the school year. Unmet goals will be billed at the end of the school year. To learn more about FFG requirements and qualifications, visit Family Fundraising Goal (FFG).

In addition to the FFG, PTC requires each family to give 30 volunteer hours to support the school, or make a $300 donation. The fee is paid upfront during the registration process. Each family is responsible for tracking their own service hours and reporting them to PTC. Reimbursements may be requested, and donations are gladly accepted. To learn more about the PIP and volunteer opportunities, visit Parent Involvement Program (PIP).