The Shrine of St. Anne School provides an excellent academic education which exceeds that which the public elementary and middle schools offer…but at about 50% of the cost of public school education. Most importantly, our school offers a Catholic dimension which is the cornerstone for everything we do at school. Be assured that everyone on the faculty is deeply committed to providing your children with both a quality religious and academic education within the Catholic community of Shrine of St. Anne School. Still, we are well aware of the financial sacrifice involved in choosing a Catholic school. One of the top priorities for our school continues to be the wise and careful use of your tuition dollars to provide the best Catholic education possible for each child who is enrolled. This involves hiring and keeping quality teachers, providing updated teaching materials and technology, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for your children while still keeping tuition as affordable as possible.
Thank you so much for your patience as we have attempted to determine tuition rates for next year and had hoped for some more input from the Archdiocese level. Yet, not all of the anticipated increases for the school’s expenses next year have been provided, and they may not all be finalized until later in March. These include those areas outside of our control, such as insurance.
Still, families need to plan now. So, after projecting last year’s rise in costs, and in collaboration with the School Advisory Committee, the Shrine of St. Anne School tuition will increase a modest 2.5% for 2015-2016. We trust that will cover all expenses and contingencies, but we ask for your prayers in that regard.
God bless!
Pat