January 10, 2020
 
Dear Parents,
 
St. Joseph School begins enrollment for 2020-2021 on January 13^th and continues to January 24^th. This two week period is only open for active members of St. Joseph Parish and those who are already enrolled in our school.
 
The administration puts a limit of 24 students in a class K through grade 8. Pre-school has lower limits set by the State. It appears that some of our classes especially in the lower grades may fill up in this first enrollment period.
 
A second enrollment period begins on Monday, Januarys 27 ^th for additional new students. We expect an enrollment increase of 20% or more. It is important that you act today to ensure your place in the school.
 
The actual cost of our education for a full time student is $6,150. The parish is able to discount this actual cost to all parents on a proportional basis. Active parishioners receive the highest discount because they regularly attend Sunday services and support their parishes with their presence and the offertory gift. Despite a 2.8% rise in the cost of living index for 2019, we will not be raising tuition prices this year.
 
Finally, I bring to your attention the Ohio EdChoice Expansion Programs which pay up to $4,650 per child in grades K through 8 depending upon your financial eligibility. This year we have 44 students receiving these EdChoice Grants.
 
Eligibility for the Traditional EdChoice has changed. The State of Ohio has updated the list of Designated Schools. New students residing in one of these designated school districts can apply for EdChoice Traditional Grants to send their child to a private school regardless of their financial status. The application period for these EdChoice Grants begin February 1 ^st.
 
Based on the new listing, for example, if one lives in the Brimfield Elementary School District or in the Rootstown Elementary School District (both elementary schools are now Designated Schools) grants of $4,650 would be available for new students at St. Joseph School in grades K through 5.         
 
 
Cordially in Christ,
   
 
  
Fr. Tom Acker, S.J., Ph.D.     Administrator