• Contact Principal Michael Kumwenda at (402) 423 - 1497 or email mkumwenda@stmarkwels.org.
  
• Complete an Enrollment Application – One can be sent to you, or you can download and print it here: Enrollment Application (PDF).
  
• Receive approval from St. Mark’s Board of Education after the application is reviewed.
  

How much is tuition?
St. Mark’s Lutheran School follows a formula to determine the tuition on an annual basis. The tuition rate is for those families who are members at another WELS congregation as well as those who belong to another congregation or no congregation at all. The formula is as follows:

• In April of each year, the school budget is set, giving the basis for all costs.
  
• The budget total is divided by 40 students. 40 is the maximum number of students St. Mark’s Lutheran School could enroll at one time. The budget number divided by 40 gives us the per student cost. Historically the enrollment is in the 25-30 student range.
  
• The cost per student is divided up between St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and the families. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church assumes 25% of the cost of educating, while each family pays 75% of the cost.
  
  
• All families pay an additional book and gym fee in addition to tuition.
  
• Members of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church do not pay tuition, but do pay the book and gym fee.
  
• There is no discount for multiple children in the school.
  
• Kindergarten students pay full tuition.
  
• Families will be informed each May of the new tuition for the next school year.
  

Tuition Example
(Using the information for the upcoming 2006-2007 school year)

School Budget total: $115,000 / 40 = $2875
75% of student cost: approximately $2150 per student
Book and Gym Fee: $235 per student

Family #1:
Joe, 8th Grade - $2385
Jill, 5th Grade - $2385
TOTAL: $4770

St. Mark’s Lutheran School offers four payment plans.

1) One-time payment at August School Registration
2) Quarterly payments: October, December, March, May
3) 9-month payments: September – May
4) 12-month payments: August - July


Does St. Mark’s Lutheran School have a hot lunch program?
St. Mark’s Lutheran School does not have a formal hot lunch program. However, hot lunches are provided twice a week with the help of parent servers. The menu ranges from pizza to chicken fingers to lasagna. Meals generally cost between $1 and $2.

What are the school day hours?
Classes begin at 8:30 AM and run through 3:30 PM. Students are expected to arrive no earlier than 8:00 AM and should be picked up no later than 4:00 PM.

What are the dates of vacations and days off?
The 2004-2005 school calendar will soon be available for download here.

Are there any Before and After School Care options available?
St. Mark’s currently does not provide any before or after school care.

How do I get my child to and from school?
St. Mark’s Lutheran School does not provide any bussing or other transportation to and from school. Car pools are encouraged and Mr. Meihak can assist you in getting something arranged.

Without a gym, how do you have Physical Education?
Weekly from the first Wednesday in December through the last Wednesday in February St. Mark’s rents out gym space. Both of the classrooms participate for a one hour gym class, with each class taking turns. Parent drivers assist in the transportation along with the school van.

Does St. Mark’s Lutheran School participate in any sports?
There are 5 other small Wisconsin Synod Lutheran Schools in the area with whom we do play some organized sports. In the fall season we play volleyball and flag football, during winter we play basketball, and in the spring we participate in track. All of our teams are co-ed. We stress the fellowship, having fun, and “everyone participates” aspects rather than wins and losses.

What can St. Mark’s Lutheran School offer my child in the area of technology?
The area of technology is one area that is considered a great strength at St. Mark’s Lutheran School.Q and A

• Each classroom has a number of computers.
  
• The entire church and school are networked together.
  
• Students must log on to the network and their activities can be tracked.
  
• A wireless high-speed internet connection gives us internet access.
  
• The school has two digital cameras which are used by the students for presentations and other assignments.
  
• An interactive Teamboard whiteboard allows the teachers and students to interact with content from a computer displayed on the whiteboard.
  
• The teachers are continually being trained in the latest aspects of using technology in the classroom.
  

Do students take standardized tests?
St. Mark’s participates in the McGraw-Hill Terra Nova testing program. The 4-8th Graders take the tests in the fall of the school year.

Other Questions
Please download a copy of the St. Mark’s Lutheran School handbook to answer more of your questions.
St. Mark's School Handbook (PDF file)


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