Admissions

Registration for Pre-3 and 4K Programs

Students for the 3-year-old preschool program must be 3 years old before September 1st of the year they enroll in preschool. Three-year-old preschool is limited to 18 students. Preschoolers must be potty-trained at the beginning of the school year. The Pre-3 Program is part of Sacred Hearts School and not part of the Sun Prairie School District.

For the 4K program, Sacred Hearts is a community partner with the Sun Prairie School District (SPSD). Students in 4K must be 4 years old before September 1st of the year they enroll. Admission priority is first given to siblings of current K-8 students, current 3 year old preschool students, and families that intend to continue SHS enrollment through 8th grade. All final enrollment decisions are at the discretion of SPSD with consultation of the Sacred Hearts principal. Parents who intend to send their child to SHS Kindergarten must also pay a $100 nonrefundable deposit towards Kindergarten at the time of four-year-old preschool registration. This deposit does not guarantee Kindergarten enrollment.

1. Preschool registration requires a $50 non-refundable fee.
2. Registration will be open to applicants with preference given to the following order:
       A) Families with at least one child attending Sacred Hearts School, grades K-8.
       B) Parent is a faculty/school or parish staff member of Sacred Hearts or St.Albert's.
       C) Catholic families who are registered, contributing members of Sacred Hearts or St.                   Albert's.
       D) Registered members of other Catholic parishes.
       E) Non-Catholic families
3. If, at any of the above stages enough space is not available, the applicants will be selected at random from the applications received at that stage. This is to be determined by the school principal.
4. New students may be screened before their admission is finalized.

Registration for Kindergarten

1. Kindergartners must be 5 years old on or before September 1st of the year they will be enrolled.
2. Registration will be open to new applicants on a first-come, first-serve basis with preference given to the following order:

       A) Families with at least one child attending Sacred Hearts School K-8.
       B) Parent is a faculty/ school or parish staff member of Sacred Hearts or St. Albert's.
       C) Catholic families who are registered, contributing members of Sacred Hearts or St.                   Albert's with the $100 deposit paid at the time of pre-school registration.
       D) Catholic families who are registered, contributing members of Sacred Hearts or St.                     Albert's.
       E) Registered members of other Catholic parishes.
       F) Non-Catholic families.

Registration for New Students, Grades 1 to 8

Sacred Hearts School registration is held in the spring. Grade size is limited to 50 students unless approved by administration.
1. First graders must be 6 years old on or before September 1st of the year they enroll.
2. Registration will be open to new applicants on a first-come, first-serve basis with preference given to the following order:
       A) A parent is a faculty/school or parish staff member of Sacred Hearts or St. Albert's.
       B) Catholic families who are registered, contributing members of Sacred Hearts or St.                   Albert's.
       C) Registered members of other Catholic parishes.
       D) Non-Catholic families.
School administration will have final discretion regarding enrollment of students. Sacred Hearts School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or gender.

Tuition and Fees

Sacred Hearts Parish is dedicated to providing quality Catholic education for all families. The school is funded by tuition, subsidy from the parishes of Sacred Hearts and St. Albertís, interest earned from the endowment fund, and fundraising efforts. Therefore, in choosing Sacred Hearts School for their childrenís education, parents make a commitment to financially support the school. The tuition rates are established and reviewed annually by the School Commission with the approval of the Finance and Pastoral Councils.

At the time of registration, each family signs a tuition contract indicating their choice of payment options. Parents are responsible for payment of the amount of tuition remaining after subtracting subsidies from the parish to which they belong. Families who do not fulfill their financial obligations to Sacred Hearts School jeopardize their enrollment status. Report cards/student records may be held if financial commitments are not met. Recognizing that some families may need assistance in keeping their financial commitments to Sacred Hearts School, programs of tuition aid and grants are offered to those who qualify. Tuition fees will be pro-rated for families who withdraw during the school year.

Tution and Fees for 2011/12**

One Child (k-8) $4,088.00
Two Children (k-8) $7,310.00
Three Children (k-8) $9,949.00
Four Children (k-8) $12,290.00
Five or More (k-8) $14,438.00
Pre-3 $1,415.00

*4K is a Sun Prairie School District 4K partner. No tuition is assessed for 4K students.

**These tuition fees DO NOT include Parish subsidies. Please call the school office to get more information about Sacred Hearts and St. Albert Parish subsidies.

Playground Fee: $50.00 per year/per family
Home and School Dues: $25.00 per year/per family