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August 9, 2024

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! School has officially begun and we are so excited to see our scholars. Each Friday you will receive this newsletter from Collegiate's Parent University. Newsletters will include new information about events and opportunities for your family to get involved and stay connected. Hope to see you today at 4 pm for our Back to School Family Gathering! We will be in the Pavilion with Ice Pops.

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New Information

Talking-Points

All families have been added to Talking Points and communication from school will now primarily come via Talking Points. If you have not already done so, please click the links below to download the TalkingPoints-Families app to your phone. Make sure you notifications are turned on.

Please click on the phone-specific link below in order to download the app and set up your account.

Android - Google APP Store

Apple - Apple APP Store

Rush Week

Parents, next week your scholar has an opportunity to show their school spirit and get involved in clubs and sports. From August 12th-16th, you scholar will be able to participate in various dress-out days and events. Please note that there will be a student vs. teacher volleyball game on August 13th immediately after dismissal and a Club & Sports Fair on Friday, August 16th from 3:30-4:00. We're excited for the upcoming events that our athletics department has to offer this year!

Sports, Clubs, & Organizations | 2024-25

We have an awesome variety of activities for your student(s) to get involved with this year. There is an activity for every student to enjoy. Encourage your student to join a sports team and an extracurricular club or organization. Joining at least one will increase your student's sense of belonging in our school community and will provide additional opportunities to enjoy friends. It is a great way for students to challenge themselves by trying a new activity or remaining committed to one. Click here to view the list of sports teams, clubs, and organizations.

If you have specific questions about any of them, you can find the sponsor's email here in this link.

Student Finance Announcements

If your scholar is participating in Advanced Placement (AP) classes this year, a notification was emailed to parents about the class fee. Each AP class costs $50 and is due by August 31, 2024. You can make your payment on our school website, your Tuition Management portal, or in the Business Office. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Ms. Alvarado (talvarado@collegiatememphis.org).

School Picture Day

School Picture Day will be held on Monday, August 19th. Students must be in their Chapel Uniforms every Monday.

School pictures will be available for purchase. A picture form will be sent home with scholars on Tuesday, August 13. If you choose to purchase photos, return the completed form to the front desk by August 19th. Your payment must be included in the envelope. Checks and money orders must be made out to the photography company listed on the envelope.

Reminders

Pick Up/Drop Off Traffic Delays

There is construction happening on National Street by Collegiate. Summer Avenue near National Street is down to 1 lane. The traffic from these temporary issues will cause delay in drop off and pick up. Much patience will be needed to ensure drop off and pick up remains safe and as smooth as possible. Thank you for your careful driving to keep our community safe!

Back to School Family Gathering

See you this afternoon!

7th Grade Immunization

Parents

The Tennessee Department of Education requires that all schools comply with the requirement of T.C.A. §49-6-5001 that each child in the school be vaccinated against disease. The Collegiate School of Memphis is complying to and following Tennessee state government regulations but also wants to ensure the safety and well-being of all students and staff of Collegiate.

7th grade students at Collegiate:

The requirement of the Tennessee Department of Health states that all students entering 7th grade must provide proof of:

Hepatitis B vaccine
Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis booster ("Tdap")
Verification of immunity to varicella (2 doses or history of disease)

Proof of vaccinations on the Tennessee Department of Health CERTIFICATE OF IMMUNIZATION form is required for all 7 graders, and the Complete 7th Grade or Higher box must be checked. This form is available from your student's personal physician or from the health department.

Students not in compliance/who have not provided the indicated immunization documentation by Friday, October 4, 2024, will not be allowed to attend school-physically or virtually - and all computer accounts will be suspended until the form is provided. Any school days missed due to non-compliance will be unexcused.

If you have any questions regarding the completeness of your student's immunization record, please contact Collegiate at 901.591.8200. Thank you in advance for your immediate assistance and compliance to this request and for helping us ensure a safe and healthy environment for all Collegiate scholars and staff.

Sincerely

Warren M. Grimm, Principal

Tuition Payments

Monthly tuition payments are due the 1st of each month beginning August 1, 2024 through May 1, 2025. If monthly tuition payment has not been received by the 10th of each month, a $10 late fee will automatically apply on the 11th. If monthly tuition payment still has not been received by the 24th of each month, an additional $10 late fee will automatically apply on the 25th. Balances over 30 days past due will result in the suspension of the student with unexcused absences until the past due balance is fully paid.

A monthly invoice will be emailed at the beginning of each month to inform families of the monthly and yearly balance. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Ms. Alvarado (talvarado@collegiatememphis.org)

Payment Options:

Pay in person at Collegiate
- Cash, check, or money order.
- Credit/Debit card or Apple Pay with tap-to-pay. (Note: 3.5% processing fee per transaction)
Mail in check or money order. Must be received by the due date.
Pay online on the Parent page via the school website. (Note: 4% processing fee per transaction and $25 minimum)
NEW - Sign up for Tuition Management to have access to your tuition portal and make payments directly to your account. A $50 access fee is applied per family unit each year to gain access to your account. Connect your bank account for ACH or bank transfer payments with 1% processing fee plus $0.30 (not to exceed $2.50). Credit/Debit card payments have 3.12% processing fee per transaction. In addition, you can set-up automatic payments as well. Contact Ms. Alvarado to sign up.

2024-2025 School Calendar

As you are considering traveling out of town and making appointments during the 2024-2025 school year, please plan around our school calendar. It is important that students do not miss school for appointments and travel. Absences during first and second semester exam weeks will not be excused.

As always, please feel free to email any member of the CSM Faculty and Staff if you need assistance.

Blessings!

Sabas Moya

Family Engagement Specialist

The Collegiate School of Memphis

3353 Faxon Avenue

Memphis, TN 38122

phone: (901)591-8200

"The mission of The Collegiate School of Memphis is to prepare young ladies and gentlemen for college success within a highly structured, nurturing, Christian environment."