St. Mary’s Not Raising Tuition Next School Year
Commitment to Support Families Through Economic Downturn
Aliso Viejo, CA, December 12, 2008—In an unprecedented move, St. Mary and All Angels School will not be raising tuition for the 2009-2010 school year. This decision was made after careful analysis and consideration by the school’s Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the Administration. The tuition at St. Mary’s will remain $10,800 for full-time preschool through grade five and $11,050 for grades six through eight.
“In the midst of this extraordinary challenging time for our nation’s economy, St. Mary’s continues to thrive thanks to the talented teachers and dedicated families who together help to create a uniquely joyful, warm and welcoming environment in which children flourish,” said Headmaster John O’Brien.
School leaders felt this was an appropriate step to recognize the sacrifices families make to provide their children with the independent Christian school education that is offered at St. Mary’s, as well as the school’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, which focuses on global awareness and 21st century learning.
To help offset the school’s operating expenses, efforts are underway to grow St. Mary’s Annual Giving Fund. The goal is to reach at least 85 percent participation from enrolled families and 100 percent participation from faculty and staff by June 30, 2009.
Founded in 1994 by Father Ernest D. Sillers, St. Mary and All Angels is a non-denominational Christian school (preschool through grade 8). Students are equipped to be life-long learners, have faith-based principles and proceed as global-minded citizens. St. Mary’s is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), International Baccalaureate (IB), California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES), the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and is a member of National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). For more information, call (949) 448-9027 or visit www.smaa.org.
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