St. Augustine of Canterbury School

Dear New Families:

As we begin the registration process for the 2021-2022 school year, I am reminded of and appreciate the great trust you have placed in Saint Augustine of Canterbury School by your decision to send your child/ren to our Parish School. Iam aware that this is a decision that involves sacrifice and commitment for our school families. The administration, faculty, staff, H.S.A. and School Advisory Board, Father Bob, and I are committed to provide the best Catholic education for all of our students. Evidence of this commitment is demonstrated by but not limited to:

• Safe School and Caring Teachers
• Named a Blue Ribbon School not renewable before 2021 (five years)
• 100% of eighth grade students being accepted to their choice of non-public and Catholic high schools, earning scholarships and placement in Honors Programs
• Successful extra-curricular activities such as Sports, Babysitting Club, Odyssey of the Mind, Rube Goldberg, Tech Team, Drama.
• Faculty members hold after school support and challenge clubs in Reading and Math
• Continued Science, Math and Technology (STREAM) advancement
• Active Home School Association

Father Bob in consultation with the Diocese and Accountant continues the Fair-Share Tuition and Fee schedule for 2021-2022. Due to the unprecedented circumstances, Father Bob has frozen registration fees and tuition for the 2021-2022 School Year. Registration fees and tuition will remain the same as the 2020-2021 school year. We are proud to say "miracles" happen every day with the "Fair Share Tuition Plan" established by our second Pastor, Monsignor Capano and continues today.

Because of our belief in the importance of Catholic Education we continue to use the Fair Share and a family plan that offers families reduced tuition for second and third children enrolled in K-8. Please know that we will continue to do everything we can to be good stewards of the tuition and Parish support we receive while adhering to the Diocesan guidelines for expenses. Financial assistance and scholarships are awarded.

Enrolling your child/ren at Saint Augustine of Canterbury School indicates your commitment to nurture and provide your children with a quality Catholic Education. It indicates the value you place in having your child know and love Jesus and develop life-long Gospel values.

Making your commitment to provide your child/ren with a Catholic Education you are committing not only to a financial obligation but to also model to your children what it means to be a Catholic, if you are of the Catholic Church. This includes: faithful weekly Mass attendance and active participation in the life of the parish.

Your dedication and involvement in the life of the school and the parish contributes to making Saint Augustine of Canterbury School not only a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School, but an excellent example of Catholic Education at its finest and truly a beacon of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Metuchen. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to embracing the spirit, inspiring the mind, nourishing the soul, opening the heart, and celebrating the Best in each child at Saint Augustine of Canterbury School.