Base tuition is $7,750 for the 2008-2009 school year.  Families who register before March 1, 2008 and are accepted to the school will receive a $250 discount for early registration.  Tuition deadline for registered students is May 31st for ’08-’09 school year. Tuition for students registering after May 1st is $7,850 and is due before the student attends classes or participates in any school sponsored events.

 Referral Discount: Families may also be eligible for a $250 discount by referring a student to OLGHS.  This discount is valid after a referral form has been received in the school office and the student has been accepted and enrolled at OLGHS.  Please contact the school office for more information.

Refund Policy: Base tuition is not refundable for any withdrawal, whether voluntary or involuntary. Fees are never refundable.

Registration:

Registration is the last full week of January.

All families will complete a re-registration form indicating their desire to attend the school and their particular payment option.

New students: $250 is due upon registration. $50 is considered a non-refundable application fee. $200 is applied toward tuition. If the student is not admitted to the school, the $200 is refunded in full. If the student decides not to attend after admittance, the $200 is forfeited.

Returning students: $200 is due upon registration and applied toward tuition. All current year fees must be paid in full to re-register. If the student decides not to attend the school, the $200 is forfeited.

Multiple Child Discount:

The discount for a second child is 5% of the base tuition, a 3rd child is 10%, and a 4th child is 15%.

Payment options:

Option 1: Full payment due upon acceptance/re-registration ($100 tuition discount applies).

Option 2: ½ payment due February 15th and balance due May 31st (No tuition discount).

Late charges on tuition and assessed fees:

A $100 per month late fee will apply toward the balance of any unpaid tuition.

There will be no exceptions.

Unpaid academic/athletic fees will be assessed a finance charge of 8% of balance due.

Teacher Fund: A one time Teacher Fund Fee of $100 for all new students.

Development Dinner and Spring Fundraiser: Each family will be responsible for payment of $150 toward these two events. Families may solicit participation from friends and/or relatives or may pay the cost themselves.

Financial Assistance and Scholarship:

Financial Assistance and Academic scholarship awards are available and are based upon need and/or academic merit. All families who need assistance are encouraged to apply. A financial statement must be completed and returned to the school office before March 31st. The financial aid committee will meet in May to make determinations of awards at that time.

Uniforms and books:

Uniforms are purchased individually through Parker Uniform in Euless. Flyers are available at the school. Check out the web site at www.parkersu.com. Web ID Code:

FW382713. Girls’ ties are purchased in the school office.

PE t-shirts and shorts, Lions sweatshirts and polo shirts may be purchased at the school. Books are purchased by the school and remain the property of the school. Costs will be assessed throughout the year for lost books and at the end of the year for damaged books. Additional copies of textbooks for home use may be ordered. (See the Principal).

Fees for elective courses:

These fees will be assessed the second full week of each semester (August and January).

Art $20

Drama $15

Music $15

Photography $25 (includes photojournalism students)

Club fees:

Fees are assessed according to each individual club.

Graduation fees: $75 for seniors and early graduates. This will cover the cost of the cap, gown, tassel, diploma, and diploma cover.

TAPPS athletic fees:

These fees help defray the enrollment cost of students in TAPPS athletic competitions and are assessed after the first full week of practice in each individual sport. Tuition does not cover participation in athletics. Each family is responsible for assisting in fundraising efforts or paying for the cost of their child’s participation in their chosen sports.

Basketball $150

Golf $150

Cross Country $150

Tennis $150

Track $150

Football $300

Volleyball $150

Soccer $150

TAPPS academic competitions:

All students are expected to compete in the district academic/fine arts competitions. Transportation, lodging and meals are the responsibility of the parents. Lodging and transportation costs will be pro-rated and billed after attendance at the meet. Those students attending state competitions will be similarly billed.