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METRO-EAST LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL |
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Home of the Knights |
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“The Lord has done great things for us and we are filled with joy! - Psalm 126:3 |
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Financial Information |
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2009-2010 School Year
Metro-East Lutheran High School is owned and operated by the Metro-East Lutheran High School Association, an association of Lutheran congregations whose purpose is to provide secondary Christian education for the young people of their congregations and the community. The following congregations are members of the association:
Concordia, Granite City Faith, Godfrey* Good Shepherd, Collinsville* Holy Cross, Collinsville* St. James, Glen Carbon St. John, Maryville St. Paul, Hamel* St. Paul, Wood River St. Peter, Prairietown* Trinity, Edwardsville* Trinity, Worden* Zion, Bethalto*
* Designates association congregations with Lutheran elementary schools
The following are Lutheran churches in the general area of Metro-East Lutheran which are not part of the high school association but have elementary schools:
St. Paul, Troy Unity, E. St. Louis Zion, Belleville Zion, Litchfield Zion, Staunton
Funding for Metro-East Lutheran High School is provided by tuition and fees, association congregation support, gifts from parents and friends of MELHS, fund raising activities (Night of Knights Auction, craft fairs, etc.), and athletic support.
Volunteers provide two critical supports for the school. It helps to contain costs and provides and supports a sense of community.
The Board of Directors of Metro-East Lutheran High School establishes fees and tuition rates for each academic year.
REGISTRATION FEE (Non-refundable)
To March 15 = $250 To May 15 = $300 After May 15 = $350
TUITION RATES AND PAYMENT PLANS
ASSOCIATION FAMILIES:
1 Child 2 Children 3 Children 12 months x $475.00 x $807.50 x $1045.00 10 months x $570.00 x $969.00 x $1254.00 2 Semesters x $2850.00 x $4845.00 x $6270.00 Annual x $5700.00 x $9690.00 x $12540.00
NON-ASSOCIATION FAMILIES:
1 Child 2 Children 3 Children 12 months x $558.34 x $949.17 x $1228.34 10 months x $670.00 x $1139.00 x $1474.00 2 Semesters x $3350.00 x $5695.00 x $7370.00 Annual x $6700.00 x $11390.00 x $14740.00
The family billing for a second child is discounted to 70% of the rate for the first child. Any additional children in a family (3 and above) are discounted to 50% of the rate for the first child.
Tuition is due by the fifteenth (15th) day of each month and will be billed on a ten (10) month schedule. Families who elect to pay their tuition on a 12-month, semester or annual schedule are to advise the principal before June 1 of each year.
Tuition and fees must be paid prior to August of each year for a student to be re-admitted for the new school year.
ADDITIONAL FEES
Technology - $75 Graduation - $55 Art (per semester) - $20 Upper-level PE (per semester) - $15 Biology - $6
Others fees made be incurred in Accounting Class, Introduction to Business, and Honors English 12.
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Who is eligible - Any student who has demonstrated financial need.
When to apply - Applications must be submitted before May 1 of each year. Application must be made for each school year.
How to apply - Application forms are available in the school office. Completed forms and the required documents are to be submitted to the principal’s office. Applicants will be notified of grant approval by mail.
What is considered - Family income, number of children in the family, single parent homes, unusual medical expenses and other special circumstances.
Additional Financial Resources - Some students have other resources for obtaining financial assistance. These may include church scholarships, gifts from family and friends, part-time jobs, and other sponsors.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Metro-East Lutheran High School was established to serve the children and families of area Lutheran congregations and all interested families who value the Christian education program offered by the school. A number of scholarships are available to assist families who cannot enroll their children without financial assistance. Scholarships are generated by gifts and memorials. Awards at Metro-East Lutheran High School are made annually and are determined on the basis of three criteria. Students nominated and selected exhibit a Christian lifestyle and appreciation for the opportunities offered at MELHS, apply their God-given abilities as reflected in diligent work, and are in need of financial assistance. The following scholarships are available at this time. Additional scholarships are added as funds become available.
The Allen Fund Scholarships @ $350 Student must demonstrate superior academic ability and merit & need financial assistance
The Steven Armes Scholarship @ $300 Designated for a junior student
The Ryan Gardner Scholarship@ $300 General criteria
The Jeffrey Lloyd Scholarship @ $500 Designated for a non-association student
The Mark Ziesemer Scholarship @ $300 Designated for a church worker’s child
The Century Club Scholarships @ $300 General criteria
The Catherine Anne Bradtke Scholarship @ $500 Designated for a student from Holy Cross, Collinsville
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Metro-East Lutheran High School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded students of the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarships and financial aid programs or other school administered programs.
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