1) Star Kids Commitment to the Student and Parent and the Student's and Parent's Responsibility to Star Kids

Star Kids Commitment to the Student and Parent

If all the terms of the Parent Agreement and Junior High and High School Student Agreement (for students Grade 6-12) are met each year, Star Kids plans to provide the following assistance until the student graduates from high school. Once enrolled in the program and if the parent agreement guidelines are followed, Star Kids plans to follow each student with tuition, uniforms, tutoring, after school programs and summer programs until the student graduates from high school.

• Up to $3,500 per year of tuition assistance;
  
• $150 gift certificate per year for uniforms;
  
• Up to $300 per year of after school program assistance;
  
• Up to $300 per year of summer program assistance;
  
• Up to $150 per year for high school books.
  
• Field trips;
  
• Tutoring.
  

Star Kids support ends at high school graduation. Star Kids does not provide assistance for college tuition and expenses.

Star Kids Parent Agreement for the 2009-10 School Year

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• I will make sure I know when my child's school day starts and ends and will make sure my child arrives at school every day and on time. (Excessive tardiness or absence from school (10 days or more) may be cause for dismissal from the Star Kids Program.) I understand that my child must follow school rules and treat the faculty and other children with respect.
• I will call the school as early as possible if my child is absent from school and write a letter of explanation about the nature of their absence when they return to school.
• I understand that Star Kids does not provide lunch and I must provide a lunch for my child each day.
• I will make sure I understand when the first day of school is and at what time and where the bus will pick up my child. If I don't know, I will call the school directly.
• I understand that my child must maintain a C+ or better average in order to remain in the program.
• I will check my child's backpack each day for notices from the school and make sure I allow time for my child to do their homework and will help them if necessary. I will allow ample time to help my child prepare for long term projects such as book reports and science fair projects and if I can't do it I will ask someone at school or my child's mentor for help.
• My child and I will write a thank you note to their sponsor and mentor.
• I will follow school rules, cooperate with the school authorities and will attend Parent-Teacher conferences. I will take advantage of services recommended by the school.
• I will fill out financial aid forms from the school or from the Diocese for the St. Mary's Fund and Frances Warde Fund. I will be responsible for any fundraising the school requires.
• If the school has religious requirements, I understand that my child must follow the requirements.
• I will make sure I have a school calendar so I understand when all the events are. I will volunteer at school and plan to attend as many the school functions as I can.
• I will contact Star Kids if I need financial help with tutoring or field trips.
• I will try to attend the two Star Kids parties- the Skating With Santa and End of the Year Party.
• I will not ask my child's mentor or sponsor for money, food or services (such as transportation).
• I will let Star Kids know of any change of address, phone number or family circumstances and will return calls promptly. I will cooperate fully with the Star Kids staff.

I agree to comply with the above Star Kids Program Parent's requirements.


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Parent's printed name                Parent's signature          Date





Junior High and High School Student Agreement for the 2009-10 School Year

Printable Version

The goal of Star Kids is to help you graduate from high school. Our expectations are high because we want to make sure that you are well prepared for higher education in order to get and keep a good job and to be successful in the real world. A Star Kids Scholarship is a wonderful opportunity, but it is also a privilege. It is a special program and therefore has special rules. In order to keep this scholarship you must agree to the terms of the following Star Kids Junior High and High School Student Agreement. If the terms of the agreement are not met, you will be required to attend a meeting and you may be placed on probation and/or may be dismissed from the program at anytime during the school year.

1. I will make sure I attend the first day of school is and if I do not know the date, I will call the school directly to find out. I will be on time for my ride to and from school each day.
2. I will make sure I know when my school day starts and ends and will make sure I arrive at school every day and on time. I will not be tardy more than 10 times per year. I will not be absent more than 10 days per year. I understand that excessive tardiness and/ or absence from school may be cause for my dismissal from the Star Kids Program.
3. I will remind my parent to call the school as early as possible if I am absent from school and to write a letter of explanation to the school about the nature of my absence when I return to school.
4. I understand that it is my responsibility to make up any schoolwork if I am absent from school for any reason. I will remind my parent to contact my school and pick up schoolwork if I am absent for more than two days in a row. I will notify Star Kids if I am absent for more than two days in a row and will send Star Kids the reason for my absence and a copy of the doctor's note if I am absent for two or more days.
5. I understand that I must follow school rules and treat the faculty and other students with respect. I will take advantage of services recommended by the school.
6. I understand that Star Kids does not provide lunch and I must provide for my own lunch each day.
7. I understand that I must maintain a C+ or better average in order to remain in the program. I understand that Star Kids does not pay for summer school.
8. I will bring home all school communications to my parents.
9. I will complete and hand in all my homework and schoolwork on time. I will ask for and attend extra help sessions if necessary. I will allow ample time to prepare for long term projects such as book reports and science fair projects and if I can't do it I will ask someone at school or my mentor for help.
10. I will be honest with my schoolwork and homework. I will not copy anyone's work, plagiarize or cheat.
11. I will not use illegal drugs or alcohol.
12. I will write a thank you note to my sponsor and mentor.
13. I will be responsible for any fundraising the school requires.
14. If the school has religious requirements, I understand that I must follow the requirements.
15. I will make sure I have a school calendar so I can understand when all the events are. I will plan to attend as many the school functions as I can.
16. I will contact Star Kids if I need help to find a tutor. I will be on time for tutoring sessions and I will work cooperatively and respectfully with the tutor.
17. I will contact Star Kids if I need financial help in order to attend school field trips. I will attend all school sanctioned field trips and wear appropriate clothing on these trips.
18. I will volunteer to help at the two Star Kids parties- the Skating With Santa and End of the Year Party.
19. I will not ask my mentor or sponsor for money, food or services (such as transportation).
20. I will let Star Kids know of any change of address, phone number or family circumstances and will return calls promptly. I will cooperate fully with the Star Kids staff.

I agree to comply with the above Star Kids Program High School Students Agreement requirements. I understand that if the terms of the agreement are not met, I will be required to attend a meeting and I may be placed on probation and/or may be dismissed from the program at anytime during the school year.

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Student's printed name            Student's signature           Date




2) Print the Star Kids Application Forms (this document is in Adobe PDF format; you can download it and read it on the computer, but you should then print it out and fill it out and then return it by mail)


3) Print the Star Kids Teacher Recommendation form (this document is in Adobe PDF format; you can download it and read it on your computer, but you should then print it out and give it to your child's teacher to fill out)

If you prefer, you may request a hard copy of the application (we will mail it to you).

If you want a hard copy, please contact Sue Petronello at spetronello@starkidsprogram.org or 401-293-0676.

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