Admissions
Bishop Walsh School admits students of any race, gender, color, racial or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, and color, racial or ethnic in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and athletics and other school administered programs.
Students are enrolled at Bishop Walsh School on the basis of a yearly evaluation and acceptance. Bishop Walsh School reserves the right to dismiss students for infractions of regulations, unsatisfactory academic standing or other reasons that affect the welfare of the individual student or the student community.
A student considered to be in good standing is: (a) one who has not become subject to dismissal for academic reasons, (b) one whose record of conduct is satisfactory, and (c) one who had met all financial obligations to the school, or made satisfactory arrangements for their discharge with the Principal.
How to Afford a Bishop Walsh Education
Investing in a Catholic Education at Bishop Walsh School is a major financial decision and investment for parents and guardians. Many parents need to seek ways to afford the financing of a catholic school education. Bishop Walsh School has spent many years developing financial aid resources for our families. Families are encouraged to investigate these resources and options.
A financial investment in a Bishop Walsh School education has proven to be a remarkable investment as our seniors have generally garnered over $2,000,000 each year in college scholarships to prestigious and diverse colleges across the country.
We hope you find the following tuition/fees and financial assistance helpful. For further explanation call, Sister Phyllis McNally (ext 105) or Mr. Samuel Torres (ext 104) at 301-724 -5360.
Financial information: Tuition /Fees/ Family Plan
School year 2008/2009:
Pre-Kindergarted-3 half days $1000
Pre-Kindergarten- 3 full days $2000
Pre-Kindergarten-5 half days $1575
Pre-Kindergarten- 5 full days $3150
Kindergarten-grade 6 $3700
Grades 7-12 $4775
Before and After School care registration is $15 per family and $5 per hour for care.
The family discount applies to families with children in Kindergarten through grade 12 whose oldest child is in Grade 7-12. Families receive a discount on the second, third and fourth child. For details of this plan call the Business office at 301- 724- 5360 ext 106
Fees:
Registration- Prek-12 $50
Supplies- Prek-8 $135
Computer -Prek -12 $70
Graduation - Grade 12 $125
High School Art, Music and Science –assessed by class
Band- Middle and High – TBA
Non Participation FACE $350
Tuition payment plan: The tuition is paid to the school through the FACTS Tuition Collection Plan. This is a mandatory plan. Call the Business Office for details. 301- 724 5360 ext 106.
Financial Aid: Aid is available through local parishes and the school. All require the submission of an application to the Private School Aid Service in Ohio by April 15 of each year. Applications are available in parish offices and the business office of the school. All new and returning families desiring financial aid must apply each year.
Friends Assisting Catholic Education (F.A.C.E.) - Is a vendor rebate program available to all parents and friends who wish to help families earn tuition credits. This program could provide the family with substantial rebates on tuition. (See the special section on the FACE Program.)
Bishop Walsh Sweepstakes: This program has been in existence since the opening of the school. It is the original fundraiser for the school. One sells sweepstakes tickets for tuition credit. For example, if a family sells eight tickets, $200 is deducted from tuition. This program starts in October of each year and ends in July. All parents and alumni are mailed information and tickets for participation. More information is available at the Sweepstakes Office of the school, 301- 724 5360.
Bingo: Parents may sign up to work bingo at the school and at two bingo sites located in Westernport, Md. Some parishes also have bingo at which parents may work to obtain tuition credit. An average bingo parent could earn as much as $1000 towards tuition each year. Call Bishop Walsh for locations and directives on how to become involved.