Admissions and General FAQ's

 
Q:  What is the first step to registering my child at John XXIII?
A:  Request a Registration form at the school, or through the "Request Info Online" link on this website.  Complete the form and send it to the John XXIII office with the $175 (per family) registration fee.

Please send the completed form and $175 Fee to:

    Mrs. Peggy Fairbanks
    John XXIII Catholic Elementary School
    3806 Manchester Road
    Middletown, OH  45042

Q:  What else do I need in order to register my child?
A:  Required documentation includes:
        ♦  Birth Certificate
        ♦  Baptismal Certificate
        ♦  Social Security Card
        ♦  Current Picture
        ♦  Previous 2-year report cards

Q:  When will I know if my child has been accepted at John XXIII?
A:  Kindergarten families are advised by mail in mid-May, once all forms are received and screening is complete.

Registrations are handled on a first come, first served basis until all spaces are filled.

Q:  Does John XXIII offer financial aid or scholarships?
A:  Financial Aid is available for active Holy Family parishioners.  Aid may take the form of sibling reductions and/or income-based tuition assistance.  Please see Tuition FAQ's for more information.

TUITION FAQ's:

Q:  How much is John XXIII tuition?

FINANCIAL AID:

 A. The actual cost to educate a child at John XXIII is $4,915 John XXIII Catholic School is partially supported by Holy Family Parish whose subsidies are reflected in both the parishioner and non-parishioner tuition schedules listed below. Half day Kindergarten is 60% of full day tuition level. For Holy Family Parishioners, there is a multi-child discount of $168 for the second and each subsequent child.

  2009-2010 SUBSIDIZED TUITION SCHEDULE

Holy Family parish offers financial aid to its active parishioners. Holy Family parishioners may apply by completing an application for tuition grants and sending it to the Information Processing Service. Deadline to apply is April 15, 2010.  Other Catholic parishes may also provide tuition grants to their parishioners. Please check with your parish.

Kindergarten FAQ's

 
Q:  Is there an entry test for the John XXIII Kindergarten program?
A:  If you are applying for admission into the Kindergarten program your child must attend Kindergarten screening in the spring.  This is usually sometime around the end of April.  This is a chance for the John XXIII Kindergarten staff and your child to meet.  This is also a good time for your family to see our school.  Traditionally, students come to the John XXIII Kindergarten program from a variety of preschools.  Our screening gives the John XXIII staff a chance to evaluate the skill levels of the new students, and help them plan for the start of the school year.  This day should be a fun and exciting day for you child.

 Q:  Do you have half and full day Kindergarten?
A:  Kindergarteners will begin their day at 8:10am and end the first half of their day at 11:40am.  At 11:40am, the full day Kindergarteners will have lunch and recess, and the half day Kindergarteners will go home.  As a Kindergartener, your child will experience extended learning through activities such as Spanish, music, art, field trips, language arts, and math.  They will also have rest time.  Your student will be dismissed at 2:50pm.

The tuition for Full Day differs from Half Day, so please visit the Tuition FAQ's section of our site for details.

Q:  Are John XXIII Kindergarteners required to wear uniforms? 
A:  No.  Kindergarteners should wear comfortable clothes that they will be able to play in.

All Grades FAQ's

 
Q:  What grades are taught at John XXIII?
A:  K through 8th.

Q:  What are the school's hours?
A:  Classes begin at 8:10am and conclude at 2:50pm.

Q:  Does John XXIII have a latchkey program?
A:  Yes.  Please visit the Latchkey FAQ's section for latchkey information.

John XXIII Uniform Code

The John XXIII Falcon's Nest will be open on the First and Third Wednesdays f the month from 6-8pm and the First and Third Thursdays of the month from 2-3:15pm.  

1. Plaid Uniforms – Girls

• Jumpers for 1st – 5th grade
• Skirts for 6th – 8th grade

2. Pants/Slacks – Boys & Girls

• Durable dress slacks in navy blue with inset pockets, board-approved style only. (These styles are available from Appleheart or from the Lands’ End catalog
• No jeans
• No cargo-style pants
• No flap pockets
• No low-rise waist
• 100% cotton twill, cotton/polyester blend or corduroy

3. Shorts – Boys & Girls

• Durable dress shorts in navy blue with inset pockets, board-approved style only. Shorts must have zipper and button/placket front closure. (These styles are available from Appleheart or from Lands’ End catalog)
• 100% cotton twill, cotton/polyester blend
• No nylon
• No corduroy
• Shorts must be no shorter than 2” below the fingertip
• Shorts may be worn until November 1st and may be worn again beginning May1
• Tights may not be worn under shorts

4. Skorts – Girls

• navy blue with inset pockets (no cargo pockets)
• 100% cotton twill, cotton/polyester blend - No nylon - No corduroy
• Skorts must be no shorter than 2” below the fingertips
• Skorts may be worn until Nov. 1 and may be worn again beginning May 1
• Tights may not be worn under skorts. (These styles are available from Appleheart or from the Land’s End catalog)

5. Polo Shirts – Boys & Girls

•  Long or short sleeve, white, knit polo shirts are to be worn
•  Long-sleeve white turtlenecks are acceptable at any time (no sweater or sweatshirt necessary). No other types of shirts permitted
• A plain, white blouse may be worn under the uniform jumper
• A single, plain, white, short-sleeved t-shirt may be worn under the polo shirt (no print permitted). No colored t-shirts permitted under the polo
•  All shirts must be tucked in at all times
• No oversized or undersized shirts are permitted

6. Sweaters – Boys & Girls

• Navy blue pullover, cardigan or vest may be worn

7. Sweatshirts – Boys & Girls

• John XXIII uniform sweatshirts sold through Falcons Nest spirit shop
• There are 3 uniform sweatshirts · red fleece sweatshirt w/John XXIII logo · blue crew neck sweatshirt w/John XXIII · grey hooded sweatshirt w/John XXIII logo

8. Socks – Boys & Girls

• Solid white or navy blue crew or low cut crew socks
• Knee socks or tights in white or navy acceptable for girls
• No hose or leg warmers permitted

9. Shoes – Boys & Girls

• Gym or dress shoes only
• No sandals, clogs, heels, platform or sling back shoes, even on out of uniform days

10. Jewelry – Boys & Girls

• Single necklace or chain or school appropriate jewelry
• No studded jewelry
• No dog collars
• No heavy chains
• Girls may wear up to two pairs of earrings
• No excessively long, dangling earrings
• Boys are not permitted to wear earrings
• NO other body piercing is acceptable

11. Bookbags – Boys & Girls

• Backpacks or other large carriers are not permitted in the classrooms, but must be kept in school lockers

12. Hair

• Alternative or extreme hairstyles, as well as unnatural hair colors are not acceptable

13. Make Up

• No noticeable make-up is permitted
• Nail polish is permitted for girls in 6th – 8th grade only

14. Kindergarten

• Kindergarten students are not required to wear the school uniform

15. Out of Uniform Days

• Allowed on special occasion
• Nice jeans and shorts (in shorts season) may be worn
• No fleece sweatpants or clothing with inappropriate wording or pictures 
• If school personnel deam non-uniform clothing to be inappropriate (shorts too short, 
       midruff-baring tops, etc), parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing

16. The principal may exclude any student when on his/her judgement, a student's apparel is inappropriate

♦  Uniforms must conform to our dress code.  School personnel will strictly enforce the uniform policy.
♦  Parents are asked to see that their children are in full uniform before they leave home in the morning. 
♦  Uniforms may not be torn or defaced with drawings, designs or words.
♦  Alternative clothing of any type will be considered a substitution and not permitted.
♦  Girls are not permitted to roll their skirts at the waist.
♦  A demerit can be issued for non-compliance with the uniform policy, and/or parents of children not in uniform may be called to bring appropriate clothing to school. 
♦  For 6th-8th grade, an accumulation of five (5) uniform demerits in one quarter will result in mandatory Saturday school attendance.
♦  A $30 fee will be assessed to those requiring Saturday school. 
♦  Each uniform demerit received after 5 (per quarter) will result in Saturday school attendance. 
♦  Uniform demerits do not carryover from quarter to quarter.  If ordering through Lands End please use the 
       “Preferred School” code (9000-6563-2). 

John XXIII Latchkey Program

The John XXIII Latchkey Program was established to offer parents and students an opportunity for before and after school care based on the same Christian values that we live by during the school day.

The program is open from 6:30-8:00 am and 3:00-6:00 pm only when school is in session. There is no Latchkey on Snow or Emergency Dismissal days called by Middletown City Schools. Announcements are made on this website, local broadcast television, radio stations, and on TV Middletown (Time Warner cable channel 24).

There will be one adult who will supervise the morning program and three adults who will supervise the afternoon program. Most afternoons we will have help from the Fenwick High School student service volunteers program.

Latchkey students are given an opportunity to work on their homework, do projects with us, play outdoors (weather permitting), play indoors, and make new friends.

The program accepts children kindergarten through eighth grade.

If you have any questions or messages for the Latchkey program during school hours, please call the school office at 513 424-1196. Before and after school hours, please call our cell number 513 464-1493. If no answer, please leave a message, we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Fees for the Latchkey Program for 2010-2011

• AM & PM Latchkey - $45 per family per week
• AM only Latchkey - $25 per family per week
• PM only Latchkey - $35 per family per week
• Daily Latchkey - $12 for AM & PM - $6 for AM - $8 for PM
• There is a $5 late fee for each 15 minutes past 6:00 pm.

Thank you,
Karen Stewart, Latchkey Director
Todd Miller, Assistant
Kathy Rickard, Assistant
 

Stewardship Fundraising FAQ's

 
Q:  What is the John XXIII Stewardship Fundraising Program?
A:  The Stewardship Fundraising Program is the school’s central fundraising effort. The funds generated from the stewardship fundraising program go into the general fund.  They help cover general operating expenses, such as salaries, building payment, utilities, etc.  These items would otherwise have to be covered by large increases in tuition.  The program is designed to generate revenue in a way that is easier on a family’s budget than substantial tuition increases. 

 
Q:  What are the requirements of the program?
A:  Each family is required to participate and reach a minimum of 7,500 points.  Points are earned by participating in various stewardship fundraisers.  Families may also choose to ‘buy’ points.  Families may use any combination of stewardship fundraisers to reach the minimum requirement.  Points are calculated as follows:
 

Q:  How can I tell which fundraisers are ‘stewardship fundraisers’ and which are not?
A:  Current stewardship fundraisers are listed above.  Any new fundraising options added to the program would be introduced as stewardship fundraisers and would include the points formula.  Again, stewardship fundraising revenue goes into the general fund.  Therefore, other school related groups will continue to fundraise separately from this program to fund their activities. 

 
Q:  What are Scrips? 
A:  Scrips are gift certificates.  The scrips or gift certificates are purchased through the school and used at the specific merchant for which they are purchased. The purchaser receives a gift certificate for the full amount of the purchase price and the school receives a percentage from the vendor. A family can earn stewardship points for routine spending that is incurred on a regular basis or earn points for purchasing clothing and Christmas presents.  There are both local and national vendors who participate.  You can go the Scrip website at www.glscrip.com to find a detailed vendors list, or contact the John XXIII SCRIP coordinator, Terri Mulhall, at 424-1196 or scripsj23@gmail.com.

 
Q:  What is the Kroger gift card?
A:  It is a reloadable gift card that can be used for purchases at any Kroger or Kroger-affiliated store in the nation.  The Kroger gift card must be purchased from John XXIII so that purchases can be credited to your Stewardship account.  However, it may be reloaded at Kroger and points will continue to be credited to your Stewardship account.  Kroger then provides John XXIII with a rebate percentage of all re-loads.

 
Q:  What is the Magazine Sale?
A:  Our yearly magazine sale is held each September.  Orders can be placed for new subscriptions as well as renewals, with the school receiving a percentage of the purchase price.

 
Q:  What is the 365 Lotto?
A:  The 365 Lotto is a raffle where a winning ticket is drawn each day of the year.  All ticket holders have 365 chances to win because each winning ticket is returned to the hopper after each drawing.  365 Lotto tickets are available in November.  The school receives a percentage of the ticket price.

 
Q:  How do I “Buy” points?
A:  Send a check to Kathy Hackett, bookkeeper, in the school office with a note indicating that the payment is for purchasing Stewardship points.

 
Q:  What is a good idea to help me meet my minimum points?
A:  Recruit family and friends.  They can purchase scrips and Kroger gift cards, and you can get the points.  Since many of the vendors are national, you can even recruit out-of-towners to help. 

 
Q:  How will the points be tracked and reported?
A:  All fundraising participation will be centrally tracked at school.  An individual report will be sent home quarterly to each family in September, November, February and May. 

 
Q:  How long do I have to meet my minimum points?
A:  All points must be earned by May 15th, of the current school year.  If 75% of the minimum points are not secured by the third quarter report, the school will make contact to determine a plan for satisfying the minimum requirement.

 
Q:  How do we get started?
A:  Complete the order form to purchase SCRIPS gift certificates and/or the form to purchase a Kroger gift card.  Order forms are included in this informational packet or can be obtained from the school office or school website at www.john23middletown.org.

 
Q:  Do points carryover from year to year?
A:  No, points do not carry over from year to year.

 
Q:  When does the Stewardship program begin?
A:  You can start earning Stewardship points for the upcoming school year on May 16, of the previous year.  The earning period will end on May 15, of each school year for that year.