2008 - 2009
Requirements for Enrollment
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The application must be complete. (New students must furnish a copy of the student's most recent report card and standardized testing information.)
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Kindergarten students must be four (4) for K4 or five (5) for K5 before September 1st. First grade students should be six years old before September 1st. The application must be accompanied by an original birth certificate. A copy will be made and the original mailed to you.
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All students must provide an original Mississippi Certificate of Immunization. (Transfer student's certificate will be in their school record and will be provided by the school last attended.)
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Students applying for admission for the first time, with at least one parent, must be interviewed by the Headmaster.
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PCA reserves the right to administer such tests and make such inquires as it deems necessary to enable its Headmaster to make proper recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding admission of students.
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A $300 registration fee per family is due with the Application. Registration is non-refundable.
Tuition and Fee Schedule
Porter's Chapel Academy, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national
and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities
generally accorded or made available to students at the school. PCA
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic
origin in its educational policies, admission policies,
financial aid, athletic and other school-administered
programs.
Tuition Schedule |
Total |
Plan 1 (12 months) |
Plan 2 (10 months) |
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(May 25-April 25) |
(July 25 - April 25) |
K4 |
$3,900 |
$325/month |
$390/month |
Grades K5 - 12 |
$4,260 |
$355/month |
$426/month |
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Multi-Child Discounts (any grade levels) |
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Two (2) Students |
$6,940 |
$579/month |
$694/month |
Three (3) Students |
$8,622 |
$719/month |
$863/month |
Four (4) Students |
$9,866 |
$823/month |
$987/month |
| Tuition | due the 25th of each month. A late fee of $20/month is assessed for payments not received by the first day of the next calendar month. For example, on the 10 month plan, the first payment is due July 25. A late fee is assessed after August 1. A $.50 fee will be assessed for postage for each past due notice mailed. | ||
| Service Requirement | 8 hours per family per year to school or school organization (or $160 paid by May 1, 2009). | ||
| Fundraising | Each family will be responsible for selling one book of tickets (10 tickets) for the Annual Drawing to take place at the Fine Arts Christmas Program. All families are encouraged to participate in other fundraising activities. | ||
| Athletic Pass | regular season events only . | ||
Each family who pays tuition for the year in full by July 25, 2008, will receive a $300 discount on the tuition due. For families who withdraw before the year is completed, the discount will be forfeited. Prior to March 1st, students who are currently enrolled will receive priority registration. Beginning March 1st, classes will be filled on a first come first serve basis.
Bondholder Information
One adult from each PCA family may own a PCA Bond. The bond application
is available in the office and must be submitted with a $250.00 check.
The board must approve all Bond applications. Bondholders are able
to vote in the corporation which includes the right to vote for the
election of board members.
School Lunches
Elementary, junior high, and high school students may bring their lunches
or purchase items from the cafeteria. Kindergarten students
may pay for their lunches by the week ($15.00).
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