Your Questions, Answered

Registration process

  • All new families must go through the Application Process before they can enroll their student at St. James. 

     

    This process includes:

    • submitting the online application   

    • submitting a copy of your student's birth certificate 

    • Taking a tour of the Campus

    • A classroom visit with both the student(s) and the parents

    • Meeting with the Head of School

  • New parents must complete the Online Application prior to being considered for enrollment at SJES. There is a processing fee of $25 for the application and all sections of the application must be completed where applicable. Families must also:

    1. Schedule and attend a school tour with the candidate

    2. Complete the Parent Questionnaire

    3. Sign the Release of Records

    4. Teacher Recommendations need to be completed and returned to St. James

    5. Schedule and have candidate take the Student Assessment (1st-5th grades only)

    6. Schedule and attend a Classroom Visit with your student

    7. Meet with the Head of School

  • In the acceptance email welcoming you to St. James, you will find instructions on creating your Family Portal account as well as how to navigate to your enrollment packet once your account is created. Follow the step by step instructions provided or call one of our administrative staff members for guidance in the process at 830-775-9911. 

  • All sections of the enrollment form must be complete where applicable, the non-refundable $250 registration fee must be paid and the following supporting documents

    • Social Security Card (or I-20 and Visa if applicable)  

    • Immunization Records

    must be turned in to the school for your enrollment to be complete. 

  • Supporting documents can be submitted three ways:

    1. Uploading them into the enrollment form

    2. Scan and email to office@sjesdelrio.org

    3. Bring a hard copy to the school office

Applying for Tuition Assistance

  • Tuition Assistance applications are available January 1st - April 30th of each school year. Applications are reviewed in May and awarded prior to the end of school year by the tuition assistance committee.

  • Tuition Assistance is awarded to students Kindergarten through 6th grade and is based on a family’s financial need. Tuition assistance must be re-applied for every school year to continue to receive funds.

  • A letter will be sent to you from the office via DocHub that will notify you of your award amount with a place for a virtual signature. The form will then be sent back to the office automatically to be filed with your students records.

Payment options

  • St. James offers multiple payment options to assist our families in budgeting and to fit everyone’s tuition needs. Our payment schedules are as follows:

    1. Monthly

    2. Three Payments

    3. Two Payments 

    4. One Payment

    5. Custom

  • Custom payment plans can be created by speaking with the school's Business Manager and discussing your family’s needs. To reach the business office, email anebel@sjesdelrio.org, or call the office at 830-775-9911 Monday through Friday 8am - 4pm.

  • SJES offers several different discount options to our families that can be used in conjunction with each other. 

    1. Multiple Child Discount

    2. Payment in Full Discount

    3. Tuition Assistance Discount

    4. Employee Discount 

  • No, payment plans can be customized to suit the family's needs. Contact the school’s business office to customize your payment plans at 830-775-9911.

  • St. James uses FACTS, a tuition management company, to handle tuition collection. During the enrollment process, families are prompted to create an account through FACTS to pay their tuition. Tuition is automatically drafted from a checking or savings account of your choosing, or charged to a credit card on file.

  • FACTS is the nation’s leader in providing tuition payment plans and financial aid assessment services to private and faith-based schools.


  • There is a $45 payment plan fee  that occurs at the beginning of each school year for families enrolled in a two, three, monthly, or custom payment plan, and will be drafted separately from your tuition payment. This fee is assessed by FACTS directly.


FAMILY PORTAL

  • The Family Portal is the information processing system that SJES uses to allow access to parents, staff and faculty members access to grades, lunch orders, schedules, pictures and more. 

  • The district code is:  SJES-TX

  • Yes, every family has an account because it is how you enroll and re-enroll every year.

Uniforms

  • No, daily and formal uniforms are purchased from our exclusive uniform provider, Lands’ End. However, we do have a used uniform sale in August for you to purchase gently used uniforms for a discounted price.

  • Our exclusive uniform supplier is Lands' End.

  • No. The school has a contract with Lands' End and families are required to purchase all polos, plaid jumpers, skirts & skorts direct from them unless purchasing from our used uniform sale. The only exception to the rule is for boys; they can purchase khaki pants or shorts from any retail location that has uniform pants. 

  • The preferred school number for the Lands' End uniform shop is 900150483.

  • Every Wednesday and for special events such as Picture Day and Grandparents Day or when otherwise requested. Teachers and staff will notify parents of any days other than those listed above that students need to be in their formal uniforms. 

  • Boys - Light blue oxford shirt with the logo, uniform pants or shorts, black belt, solid white or black socks, and tennis shoes.

    Girls- White uniform shirt, plaid jumper, solid white, black or navy socks and tennis shoes. 

  • Yes. Students in Kindergarten through sixth grade are required to wear a belt and have their shirts tucked in at all times. 

  • Students must wear white, black or navy socks or knee socks for girls (optional), but they may wear TENNIS SHOES of their choosing. Tennis shoes may not have flashing lights or wheels in the heel. 

  • We have two types of spirit shirts for our students. We have the vintage spirit shirt that is available through Lands’ End and we have the St. James Soldiers spirit shirt that is purchased through a local vendor, Xpress Embroidery. In July, an email will be sent with an order form for these shirts. Once that order has been placed, parents can visit them directly to purchase shirts. They are located at 703 Ave. G in Del Rio, TX.

  • Students wear their spirit shirts every Monday with blue jeans, blue jean shorts, or blue jean skirts (for girls), and for driving field trips throughout the school year. 


  • Students may wear their regular uniform bottoms with their spirit shirt if they do not have blue jean bottoms. 


Outerwear

  • No, logos on outerwear are not required. 

  • No, students may only wear navy or grey cardigans, zip up hoodies, or light weight jackets in the classrooms and in chapel. The only exception is big winter jackets that may be worn outside and on the playground during the winter months.

  • No. Winter coats can be any color or style; however, students will be asked to remove them upon entering the building. They will be permitted to put them back on before going to PE, Recess or any other outdoor activities. 

  • Students may come to school in their rain boots, but must change into their uniform shoes upon entering the school building. 

Jewelry, Hair, and Accessories

  • Small, modest, religious necklaces may be worn, but must be tucked into their polo shirts for safety reasons. Girls may wear small hoop or stud earrings. No other jewelry may be worn to school. 

  • No, colored nail polish is not allowed. 

  • No, neither are allowed for elementary students.

    Middle school girls may wear light natural looking makeup to school if they wish.

  • Only natural hair colors are allowed at St. James. For questions regarding this, please contact the school office.

  • Boys hair should be neatly kept and not cover their eyes or hang below their collars.