School Admissions

Why Choose a Christian Education at St. Paul?

• Christian Schools reflect the values of the church and family.
• Christian Schools offer a better level of instruction. This is demonstrated year after year in national standardized test scores.
• Christian School students grow spiritually stronger in a Christian environment.
• Christian School teachers teach the Christian worldview, not the worldview that focuses on relativism and materialism.
• Christian Schools support the family as the number one institution in our society.
• Christian Schools have reasonable standards of discipline, and hold the children accountable for their actions.
• Christian Schools instill a spirit of service. It is taught that we should be contributors to society, not just takers.
• Parents are encouraged to participate in their child's education through volunteer activities. We are in partnership with the parent, not in an adversarial relationship.
• Christian Schools believe that your child is a gift from God, and that God has a good plan for him or her. Each child is seen as special, and with meaningful potential that we are privileged to help the child identify and realize.
• Research reveals that students who attend church regularly, participate in religious youth activities and are enrolled in Christian schools are significantly less prone to risky behavior and have a substantially brighter view of life and its purpose.

Latch Key Extended Day Program

St. Paul's Lutheran School operates a latchkey-childcare program for the parents of students of St. Paul Lutheran School. This service is intended to give parents the confidence that their child is in a structured, safe and supervised environment as the parent(s) complete their work day.

For more information about this program, browse the Latch Key Rules & Regulations and Latch Key Fees documents, or call the School office at 248-546-6555.

Register Today!

If you are interested in enrolling your child(ren) at St. Paul, please read the Admissions & Registration Details section below, and fill out a Registration Form found in the Forms & Flyers box in the right column and submit it to the school office.

Admission & Registration Details

Enrollment Policy

Children are accepted into the school as follows:

1. Children of St. Paul Congregation
2. Families previously enrolled in grades Preschool-8
3. All others who desire a Christian education

To maximize the learning experience, enrollment is limited at all grade levels. Our limit in preschool is 15 children per session. Kindergarten is limited to 21 students. The maximum students will be 25 students in grades 1-3. We will enroll as many as 30 students in grades 4-8.

Age Requirements

Upon the initial enrollment of a pupil, parents are required to show the child’s birth or baptismal certificate as proof of age. Age requirements for preschool must also be met for enrollment.

A child must reach his fifth birthday on or before December 1 of the year that he is enrolled in kindergarten. A child must reach his sixth birthday on or before December 1 of the year that he is enrolled in first grade.

Registration

Pupils already in attendance at St. Paul are asked to re-register for the next year by March 31. Re-enrollment will not be guaranteed following this date. This enables the administration to plan wisely for the next year and assures having adequate supplies on hand.

Parents of new students are asked to furnish the school information by filling out an application for enrollment. Upon meeting with the principal for admission, the most recent report card should be included for review. Testing may be required for new students wishing to enroll. A minimum of one full marking period of attendance is required before final acceptance of a new pupil. Final acceptance will be based on scholastic effort, conduct, attitude, and attendance record.

A Health Appraisal form is required for each student entering Kindergarten or preschool. State law requires a vision test before kindergarten. Parents must provide the school with records showing that your child has received all of the required immunizations. State Law prohibits a school from admitting a child to the program without a record of having received his/her immunizations. Hepatitis B immunizations are required for all students.

If your child plans to participate in our inter-scholastic sports program, a physical examination dated after April 15 of the previous school year must be on file before the athlete may participate in any practice or game.

Before school begins, parents must complete the final registration of their children. At this time, educational, hot lunch/milk, and tuition fees are paid. Parents may also sign up as volunteers (teacher aides, librarians, room mothers, PTL projects, etc.) Final registration dates are included in the July mailing. All families are required to complete final registration at one of two designated days in August. If it is not possible for you to attend one of the final registration days, you must make an appointment with the school office. A late fee will be assessed if registration is not completed before the start of school.

Fees

Tuition Rates and Member Educational Fees are set each year by the Board of Christian Education. Tuition payment plans are available by automatic withdrawal through an outside agency, or by credit card (service charge added) on a monthly basis. Members of St. Paul pay an educational fee for each child enrolled. Families must be active members (50% or better church attendance) to remain eligible for this fee. Four equal payments (September, October, November, and December) or automatic payment plans are available for your convenience. Contact the school office for further information.

(Note: New member families will continue to pay non-member tuition in the current year that they become members of St. Paul. Member Educational Fees will become effective for the following school year.)

If a financial crisis occurs in a family, the Board would be happy to discuss ways to keep your children in our school. Consult the principal for proper procedures. The “Late Tuition Policy” states that no tuition may be in arrears more than 60 days. After 60 days a 60-Day Late Notice will be sent out to notify the family that an acceptable payment plan needs to be established with the school’s administrator. Late tuition could result in the student being excluded from school. If no payment plan has been established after the issuance of the 60-Day late Notice, an Exclusion Notice will be sent and the student will be barred from the classroom. If no payment plan has been established one week after the Exclusion Notice is sent, a Termination Notice will be sent and the family will be notified of the child’s exclusion from the school.

There is an annual Registration Fee assessed each student. This fee covers administrative costs, book rental, workbooks, and religious books, (except Bible and catechism) tech fee, many art and science supplies, and standardized tests. Final Registration must be completed by the first day of school to avoid a late charge.

PTL fees, classroom party fees, field trip fee, and the cost of gym uniforms are not included in this fee. Parents are expected to also take care of these fees at registration time.

Withdrawal from St. Paul Lutheran School brings no refund of educational or registration fees.

Our Hot Lunch Program provides wholesome meals at a reasonable cost. A menu is attached to the Viking each month. All payments for lunches are made in the office in advance. Checks are accepted for lunch payments. Please make a separate check payable to St. Paul Hot Lunch Fund. Single lunch and milk purchases are at a higher price. Milk or Hot Lunch will not be available to your child on credit. Parents are responsible for keeping track of their child’s lunches.

All fees, excluding tuition must be paid at final registration. Any extenuating circumstances should be brought before the Board of Education or the principal.

Lunch Supervisors - This policy requires each family to supervise a lunch recess 6 times per year or pay a $30 fee at registration to hire a recess aide. A $10 no-show fee per recess will be billed if the family does not supervise on their appointed day. Families are required to find their own substitutes.

Late Fees – Late fees ($25) and a returned check fee ($25) will be assessed if applicable.