FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much is tuition? Please click here for the tuition schedule.
How do I order hot lunch? Create an account and order here for Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: https://fspro.boonli.com/register A password for the school is required. The code is SALS168. You can also order lunches for Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from Marla’s Lunches, https://marlaslunch.boonli.com/login.
Lunches must be reserved by ordering during the month before. Students are also able to bring a cold lunch from home if they wish. Water bottles labeled with your student’s name are suggested.
How do I pay tuition? Tuition must be paid online using FACTS. Payments may be in full, in halves, quarterly, or in 10 or 12 monthly payments. All fees must be paid at the time of registration. The Instructional Materials Fee is collected with monthly payments and is non-refundable if a student withdraws from school before or after the school year has started. The first month’s tuition is collected in July or August and is non-refundable if a student withdraws before or after the school year has started. If a student withdraws during the school year, tuition is pro-rated after deducting the first month’s tuition.
What time does school begin and end? School begins at 7:45 A.M. and ends at 2:30 P.M. Preschool is dismissed at the Preschool door at 2:20 P.M. Dropoff begins for students at 7:30 A.M. All students must be picked up by 2:35 P.M. or they will wait for parents in EDC. Please have your students in the classroom by 7:45 A.M. each day. They are marked late after this time. Please do not be late for school as it disrupts the classroom and your student misses educational time.
Do you have extended care? Yes, we have early morning care from 7:00 A.M. to 7:30 A.M. for a small daily fee. Extended Day Care is available for a fee from 2:30 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at the latest. Parents arriving after 6:00 P.M. will be charged an extended fee.
Preschool requirements for admission? Preschool students must be potty trained and able to wipe independently. They must be three before September 1 to start 3 year old Preschool and four before September 1 to start 4 year old PreKindergarten.
Do you require uniforms? Yes, all students, Preschool through Eighth Grades wear uniforms. Please refer to the Uniform Policy for more information. We do have some gently used uniforms that are free for families to use.
When are Physical Education days? Gym classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays depending on your grade. Your class days will be announced and gym uniforms are worn to school all day and required for grades Kindergarten through Eighth. Preschoolers go to gym but are not required to have gym uniforms.
Is there bus service? Yes! If your student is in grades K-8, and if you live within the Public School District 21 boundaries, your child will receive free bus service to and from school. You must preregister for this service.
What school supplies do I need to buy? Please click here to view or download the class supply lists.
Do you have extracurriculars? Yes! We have many clubs, choir, band, and sports teams. Information is sent out each week for club sign-ups and other activities.
Are backpacks needed? Yes! All students in Pk-8 should have a backpack big enough to hold books and lunches, etc. Small backpacks even in Preschool will not hold everything. Preschool parents: backpacks must be at least 18 inches with a zipper and outside pouches for a water bottle. It has to be big enough for extra clothes, coats, and lunch boxes. The small backpacks do not meet our needs in Preschool.
Are students allowed to bring a water bottle? Yes, students are encouraged to bring a water bottle with their name on it. We have automatic refillable water stations in the hallways.