Father Kolbe School
1035 South Kenwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-342-2681
Fax 410-342-5715
school@fatherkolbe.org

Father Kolbe School
A Family of Learners
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Tuition and Fees (2008-2009) Grades K-8 Registration Fee $80 School Fees $300 Tuition $4,400 God’s Small Wonders Pre-Kindergarten Registration Fee $80 School Fee $200 Tuition 3 half days $2,300 3 full days $3,100 5 half days $3,000 5 full days $4,400 Fundraising Options: Plan A Generate $400 in fundraising income or pay difference Volunteer 25 hours (Many opportunities at school or from home!) Plan B Pay $600 - no required fundraising or service After School Care Registration Fee $25 Drop-in Rate $5/hr Full Time Discounted Rate $2,600/yr Part time Discounted Rate $1,600/yr Staff Development Days $30/Day Scholarships & Tuition Assistance… Tuition Assistance is available and provided on a needs basis to qualifying families from the Partners in Excellence (PIE) Program. Information and applications may be requested at registration time. Criteria and deadlines are strictly enforced. For further information please contact the school office at (410) 342-2681. Tuition assistance from St. Casimir's Parish is available to St. Casimir’s parishioners. Information and applications may be requested at registration time. Criteria and deadlines are strictly enforced. Other parishes and churches also offer tuition assistance. Families should contact their pastor or minister directly. For further information please contact the school office at (410) 342-2681. The Marion Burke Knott Scholarship is an Archdiocesan Scholarship available to students in grades four and eight based on high academic merit. Criteria include the student’s academic record as well as standardized test results. Applications are sent automatically to students who qualify. Recipients may receive full tuition benefits for four years. The Children’s Scholarship Fund is a program offered by an independent organization to provide Baltimore City children the opportunity to attend private or Catholic schools. Scholarship awards are based on a lottery system. Individual schools such as Father Kolbe do not generate the process, however we accept students in that program if they meet our admission standards. Santa Maria Council #1733 of the Knights of Columbus offers two $500 scholarships to fifth graders based on academic merit. Applications are sent home to eligible students in September of the fifth grade year. Student Uniform Information All uniforms are to be purchased from FLYNN & O’HARA uniform company. Their local store is located at 1300 Goucher Boulevard (in the “Greetings & Readings” shopping center), Towson, MD 21286. The phone number is 410-828-4709. Their store hours are Mon.-Sat. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and they are open to 7:00 p.m. on Wed. evenings. You may also order on-line at flynnohara.com Regular Uniform: Girls (K-5) White blouse - Broadcloth w/ Peter Pan collar (short or long sleeve) Jumper - Not to exceed 2" above the knees in length Sweater - Maroon cardigan or pullover with logo. Socks - Ribbed white crew socks (mid-calf length). Plain black knee-highs or plain black tights are permitted. Shoes - Dress, tie style shoes. *One of the styles indicated on the flyer sent home - Camp Suede Buck, Nu Buck, or Campside (May be purchased anywhere.) Absolutely no black soles, tread, high top, or heels of any sort. Girls (6-8) White blouse - Oxford (short or long sleeve) Skirt - Not to exceed 2" above the knees in length. (Blouses must be tucked in allowing waistband to show.) Sweater - Maroon cardigan or pullover with logo Socks - Ribbed white crew socks (mid-calf length). Plain black knee-highs or plain black tights are permitted in cold weather. Shoes - Dress, tie style shoes. *One of the styles indicated on the flyer sent home - Camp Suede Buck, Nu Buck, or Campside (May be purchased anywhere.) Absolutely no black soles, tread, high top, or heels of any sort. Boys (K-5): White Shirt - White polo shirt with logo (short or long sleeve) (must be tucked in allowing belt to show.) Pants - Gray school pants Sweater - Maroon cardigan or pullover with logo Socks - Ribbed white or gray crew socks (mid-calf length). Shoes - Dress, tie style shoes. *One of the styles indicated on the flyer sent home - Camp Suede Buck, Nu Buck, or Campside (May be purchased anywhere.) Absolutely no black soles, tread, high top, or heels of any sort. Belt - Brown dress belt Boys: (6-8) White Shirt - White buttoned-down collared shirt (short or long sleeve) (must be tucked in allowing belt to show.) Tie - Maroon tie Pants - Gray school pants Sweater - Maroon cardigan or pullover with logo Socks - Ribbed white or gray crew socks (mid-calf length). Shoes - Dress, tie style shoes. One of the styles indicated on the flyer sent home - Camp Suede Buck, Nu Buck, or Campside (May be purchased anywhere.) Absolutely no black soles, tread, high top, or heels of any sort. Belt - Brown dress belt Physical Education: (All students grades K-8) Shorts - Maroon athletic shorts with logo T-shirt - Maroon T-shirt with logo Socks - Ribbed white crew socks (mid-calf length) Shoes - Tennis shoes (Traditional style only. No black soles, high tops, or unusual styles.) Sweats - Maroon sweat shirt and pants with logo for cold weather Summer Uniform: (All students grades K-8 - Optional) Shirt - White Polo shirt with logo (must be tucked in allowing belt to show.) Shorts - Gray uniform walking shorts Socks - Ribbed white crew socks (mid-calf length) Shoes - Tennis shoes (Traditional style only. No black soles, high tops, or unusual styles.) Belt - Brown belt **Summer uniforms may be worn from the beginning of the year until October 1, and from May 1 to the end of the year. The administration reserves the right to adjust these dates due to weather. **In cases where there is a uniform option, the entire option must be chosen. (Ex - If choosing the summer uniform option, girls must wear the white logo'd polo shirt, not the uniform blouse with shorts; OR a boy choosing to wear the regular uniform instead of the summer uniform must continue to wear school shoes, not tennis shoes.). Girls Winter Option: (K-8 - Optional) Turtleneck - White Pants - Gray school pants Belt - Brown dress belt Sweater - Same as regular uniform Socks - Same as regular uniform Shoes - Same as regular uniform NOTE - Absolutely no long pants or sweats may be worn under girls' jumpers or skirts. If the normal tights and sweater additions to the regular uniform are insufficient to keep a student warm, she may wear the winter option uniform. Grooming Shirts and blouses must by tucked in allowing the waistband or belt of the skirt or pants to show. Crew socks are to be worn at full length. Hairstyles are to be neat and should not obstruct vision. Hair coloring should be natural - no dye, bleach or highlights. Fancy and monogrammed cuts are not permitted. Boys' hair must not fall below the collar and must be a traditional style, the same length on both sides. Girls' hair scrunchies are not to be worn on wrists. Small, appropriate hair ornaments, headbands, ponytail holders, or barrettes may be worn. Artificial nails, nail polish, make-up, and jewelry not specified here are not part of the school uniform and may not be worn. Girls may wear one pair of small post earrings traditionally placed in the earlobes. Dangle earrings are not allowed. Both boys and girls may wear a watch and one initial or birthstone ring. Boys may not wear earrings. Uniform regulations will be enforced from the first day of school to the last. Students wearing skirts, shorts, or blouses too short or too tight may be asked to change into another skirt, pair of shorts, or blouse. NOTE - Students in violation of the uniform code will be required to come to compliance regardless of the expense or inconvenience incurred. (e.g. Professionally done nails, additional ear piercings, unusual hair cuts or hair coloring, and non-uniform style socks or shoes are examples of these violations.) The administration reserves the right to determine whether students are observing the expectation in regard to dress code and grooming and to act accordingly. Note: See Handbook for complete uniform information
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Father Maximillian Kolbe - Priest, Martyr, & Saint

Father Kolbe School is named for this courageous Polish saint, born in 1894 and martyred in Auschwitz in 1941. Father Kolbe had an early love for math and science. However, he was drawn to the priesthood in the Order of St. Francis where he became a spiritual soldier, bringing his love for the Blessed Mother to thousands through the early use of technology - a printing press distributing a monthly magazine with a circulation of 230,000 as well as a radio station. When World War II started, the printing apostolate that Father Kolbe had started was a target of hatred from the Germans. Father Kolbe was arrested by the Gestapo and transferred to the concentration camp at Auschwitz, where he gave up his life so that a married man with children could live. Even at his death he gave courage to others and showed his love for the Blessed Mother. The miracles in his life, his love for the Blessed Mother, and his militant love for Catholicism make him a model for us today. Learn more at http://www.auschwitz.dk/Kolbe.htm