  School History Archbishop Borders School, established in September 2002, is a Catholic independent, community-oriented elementary and middle school. Archbishop Borders is an Archdiocesan Catholic School. Archbishop Borders provides a quality education to a diverse student population. It is a value-centered community that integrates thinking and believing in ways that encourages understanding of one another and intellectual growth.
Mission Statement Archbishop Borders Elementary School, a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, provides a child-centered environment to a diverse student population in which the personal, moral, spiritual, emotional, academic and intellectual needs of each child are met. In order to accomplish this task, we use a variety of teaching styles, provide access to technology and incorporate interactive lessons enhancing the fundamentals of academic and Catholic education. Our school provides quality Catholic education characterized by worship through the celebration of school liturgies and prayer, service to the community and teaching as Jesus did.
Accreditation Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges Archbishop Borders School is fully accredited by the Middles States Association. Archbishop Borders successfully defines and meets its responsibilities to its students, the public, and the profession of education.
Admisssion Policy 2. Copies of the child’s birth certificate, social security card, Baptismal certificate, and immunization record are required. 3. Age requirements: 3 year old Pre-school - A child must be three years of age by September 1st and completely toilet trained. 4 year old Pre-school - A child must be four years of age by September 1st. 4. Kindergarten - A Maryland state law was passed lowering the compulsory school attendance age to five years and requires children to attend Kindergarten before they enter first grade. State regulations require a child entering Kindergarten to be five years old by September 1st. 4. Parents of transfer students will present a recent report card and authorize school officials to obtain the previous school’s records. 5. Immunizations are required as per current state regulations. A child may not enter school, unless he/she has submitted an official immunization record or other appropriate documentation of immunization status. The immunization record must have the month, day and year of each vaccination, be signed by a physician or health department official, and be approved by the school. A parent must show a medical contraindication, signed by a doctor, for his/her child to be excused. 6. Legal documentation regarding custody status must be presented to school officials and kept on file in the school office. 7. Placement of students entering grades Kindergarten through eighth will be determined by appropriate testing, verification of past disciplinary history and student interview. 8. All students, including non-Catholics, are required to take religion courses and attend liturgies and other religious activities of the school. 9. All new students are on a first year probationary period. All students entering Middle School, grades 6,7 and 8 are probationary students for all three years. Additionally, the administration reserves the right to place any student on probation. A student’s academic and behavioral progress, including attendance, is evaluated at the end of each marking period to determine if the student remains at Archbishop Borders School. All students in grades 6-8 academic and behavioral progress is evaluated at the end of each marking period to determine if the student remains at Archbishop Borders School.
Non-discrimination policy: The philosophy of the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore is based on the Christian social principles of the Gospel message - to love and respect the rights of all people. It is the policy of Archbishop Borders School not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, handicap or disability, and national or ethnic origin, in the administration of our educational policies, admission policies, tuition assistance programs, athletic and other school administration programs.
Tuition and Fee Schedule 2009-2010 Tuition is $4,500 per year $100 Registration Fee $200 Book Fee and Archdiocesan fee Payments are ten monthly payments due on the 5th or 20th of the month. Financial aid available upon request.
Tuition Payment Plans 2. Semi-Annual 2 pymt Plan (August 15 and January 15) Payable to Archbishop Borders School 3. Quarterly Payments: June September December March 4 . Monthly - 10-month payment plan (August to May). Pay in the school office the 20th of the month. The first payment is due August 20th.
Tuition Assistance Archbishop Borders School receives funds for tuition assistance from various sources, including Partners in Excellence (PIE), Archbishop’s Lenten Appeal, and parish assistance. Tuition assistance is awarded based on need on a first come, first served basis. Financial aid awards also depend upon how much aid the schools have to allocate. Any family intending to apply for financial assistance must first register the child(ren) at the school and submit a copy of most recent 1040 and/or proof of income.
Criteria for Scholarship Recipients Financial aid is awarded on an ANNUAL BASIS. To continue to receive funds, Grant Applications must be submitted annually. Family responsibilities are as follows: Student responsibilities are as follows: Students must comply with all school policy. Students will be evaluated at the end of each quarter. Scholarship money is allocated on a monthly basis it will not be awarded if behavior disrupts the classroom-learning environment. Evaluation of student behavior is done according to teacher consultation with the administration, student referrals to the office and number of detentions. In order to have reduced rates in tuition the school must seek ways to provide service at a lower cost. There is a great need for parent volunteers to be present in the school. If your child/children receive financial assistance you must commit to give back to the school. Financial aid decisions cannot always be made by the beginning of the school year. If you have not received financial aid at the time your tuition payment is due (whether paying annually, by semester or monthly), you must pay the full amount due. If you are then awarded financial aid, your account will be credited and/or your payment amounts will be adjusted as appropriate. Top of page |
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Archbishop Borders Elementary School -- 201 South Conkling Street -- Baltimore, MD 21224 -- Phone: 410-276-6534 -- Fax: 410-276-6915 |
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