SLUH Student and Parent Handbook - St. Louis University High ...

SECTION I-PARENTS
A. Parent Protocol
At St. Louis University High School, clear communication between all of its
constituents (parents, students, teachers, counselors, administration) is
essential. If a conflict exists between a student and a teacher, the parents
should first discuss the issue with their sons before bringing it to the teacher or
counselor. Conflicts should be resolved close to the situation (i.e. classroom)
first between the student and teacher. The parents are expected to deal with
conflicts respectfully. If parents do not conduct themselves in such a manner,
they place at risk their son’s attendance at St. Louis University High School as
determined by the school’s administration.
B. Financial Obligation of Parents
Tuition alone does not cover the cost of education at St. Louis University High
School. There is a considerable gap between the amount of tuition charged per
year and the amount SLUH actually spends on each student. Families who
have the means to do so are encouraged to pay the full cost for their son's
education by making a tax-deductible charitable contribution to the school each
year.
SLUH operates on a ten-month tuition and academic year from August to May.
In the spring, parents are mailed a Financial Obligation Packet. Financial
Commitment Forms, selecting payment options, are to be returned by the
deadline date stated in the packet. Initial payments are due by August 1st.
Tuition and gift payments may be made by check, money order, direct debit,
credit card or through FACTS. Payment schedules and payment options are
outlined each year in the Financial Obligation Packets mailed to parents.
Regardless of the payment plan selected, tuition for all classes must be
paid by the last Friday in May each academic school year. For seniors who
will be graduating, failure to meet the above deadline will result in the
withholding of your son’s diploma at graduation and release of a final
transcript.
During the course of the school year, family circumstances may change. Please
contact the Business Office to communicate any such occurrences and make
the necessary arrangements.
The school reserves the right to use and enforce all legal remedies for failure to
abide by the aforementioned standards. It may also preclude the admission of
otherwise qualified candidates from the same family.
Regarding tuition and financial assistance - portions of tuition not covered by
financial assistance are to be paid as prescribed in the Financial Obligations
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