Prospective Families
We are so excited for your interest in a Catholic education for your child(ren) here with us at St. Joseph Catholic School. We would love to meet with you to discuss financial aid opportunities, give you a tour of our school and answer any and all questions you may have. Please complete the form below or you can call us at 515-266-3433.
Registration Dates for the 2024-2025 School Year
December 1st-January 26
Registration Opens for Registered Parishioners who are new to the school.
January 27-Ongoing
Registration Opens for General Community.
Current Families
Enrollment for current families for the 2024-2025 School Year begins on October 2, 2023 and ends on November 15, 2023.
The Enrollment form was emailed to all families on October 2nd.
Current Family Enrollment Process
- Complete the “Current Family Enrollment Form for 2024-2025 School Year”
- Set up Blackbaud Tuition Management Account, completed annually
- Pay the $100 per student Enrollment Fee through Blackbaud Tuition Management
Tuition
BlackBaud Tuition Management
Education Savings Accounts
Governor Reynolds signed Education Savings Account (ESA) legislation into law on January 24, 2023. The legislation allows families that meet the eligibility guidelines below to receive an ESA in the amount of $7,635 annually to enroll their child at the accredited school of their choosing. Students accepted for enrollment will be able to use their ESA funds toward tuition at St. Joseph Catholic School starting in the fall of 2023.
The ESA application opens on April 16, 2024 at 8:00am and closes on June 30, 2024 at 11:59pm.
Apply for the ESA & Additional Information
24-25 Education Savings Account (ESA) Application
Additional ESA Information
Financial Assistance
We offer a variety of tuition assistance opportunities and tuition assistance does not impact ESA eligibility. Tuition assistance is provided to families who are unable to pay the full tuition rate due to a demonstrated financial need. However, no family is turned away for inability to pay full tuition. Providing families in need with assistance is at the very heart of our mission in Catholic education.
Application & Additional Information
Catholic Tuition Organization (CTO) Application
Just ONE Round for CTO for the 24/25 school year and it closes on April 15th.
Learn More
Bus Transportation
Bus service MAY be available to you for the 2023-2024 school year. The exact bus routes will be formatted during the summer months. Families will be notified of their pick up and drop off times in August.
Fees & Registration
Hawk’s Club
Hawk’s Club is our before and after school care program. It is available for students in preschool-5th Grade.
Program Details
Before & After Care is available every day that school is in session. It is also available All Day on select Professional Development days.
Before and after care drop-ins are available as well. If after care drop-in is needed, please contact the office to advsie of the dismissal change.
Due to DHS regulations, we are only able to provide care for students in Preschool-Grade 5.
Hours
Before School 7:00 am – 8:00 am | After School 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Fees, Payments & Assistance
23-24 Fee Schedule
Hawk’s Club payments should be made through BlackBaud Tuition Management.
Child Care Assistance Application
Mail completed application to:
DHS CCA Eligibility
Human Services River Place Office
2309 Euclid Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310-5703
Winter Policies
If school is canceled due to weather, Hawk’s Club is also canceled for the day. This also pertains to Professional Development days when an All-Day Hawk’s Club is scheduled.
Early Dismissal Policy
School Dismisses at 12:00pm | Hawk’s Club will run until 2:15pm
* In instances of extremely severe weather, Hawk’s Club may be canceled entirely. An email/text notification will be sent from the school as well as posted to Channel 8.
Late Start Policy
School is Delayed 2 Hours | Hawk’s Club would open two hours later at 9:00am
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