SCRIP is one of the larger fund raising programs at St Joseph School. The program requires no out-of-pocket expenses and allows the school to earn profit off local merchants you already frequent. The SCRIP committee purchase gift cards to various merchants at discounted rates, the families of St Joseph School then purchase these cards at face value. The difference is then recorded as “profit” to the school. The 2007-2008 profit goal for the SCRIP Program has been set at $25,000. Together, we can achieve and surpass this goal!

SCRIP POLICIES / PROCEDURES

• SCRIP Participation is MANDATORY (Except Pre-K)
  
  
• Each Family is required to earn $150.00* profit per SCRIP calendar year.
  * $150.00 earned is calculated by the discount percentage per merchant. (e.g. Dennis Uniform @5% X 100.00 purchased= $5.00 earned)

• SCRIP requirement of $150.00 may be paid in-full at the beginning of the school year, made payable St Joseph School – SCRIP
  
  
• SCRIP Orders will only be processed via the SCRIP availability schedule.
  
  
• Methods of Payment: Cash, Check*, Credit (M/C, VISA, AMEX pending), Money Order
  * Returned checks will incur a $30.00 processing fee, 2 returned checks will result in loss of check writing privileges.

• Any and all portions of the unearned requirement ($150.00) will be invoiced in May 2008 and due June 2008.
  
  
• Tuition Credit can be earned at a rate of 50% of all funds earned over $150.00 requirement and will be applied to the following year’s tuition bill (2008 – 2009 school year).

SCRIP PROGRAM AVAILABILITY

SCRIP AVAILABILITY CHANGES
The SCRIP committee will be modifying the availability schedule for SCRIP ordering. EFFECTIVE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5th.

SCRIP ORDERS WILL BE PLACED ONCE PER WEEK, WITH THE GLSCRIP COMPANY. This will be done on FRIDAYS. Orders will then be sent home on the following week’s Thursday.

SCRIP WILL BE ON SALE EVERY THURSDAY MORNING 7:45 -8:15, with an expanded variety of Gift Cards Available.

SCRIP is still available daily at Southside Meat Market.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: How do I order SCRIP?

A: SCRIP forms are available online (link above) and at the school office. Orders are processed according the SCRIP AVAILABILITY SCHEDULE.

Q: Can I purchase SCRIP other then through the “Back-pack” system?

A: Yes, each family will have the opportunity to purchase gas and grocery SCRIP through a variety of locations on a weekly basis. Please refer to the AVAILABILITY SCHEDULE ABOVE.

Q: Is SCRIP Mandatory?

A: Yes, Participation in the SCRIP program is mandatory for all families with children in grades K-8. Each family must earn $150.00 in profit during the SCRIP calendar year (May 1^st to April 30^th) the family requirement for Kindergarten families and new families to SJS as of September 2007 will be prorated to $100.00. Please keep in mind that the 50% tuition credit is calculated after $150.00 earned. Pre-K families are not required to participate but are encouraged to give the program a try; after all there is no out-of-expense in doing so.

Q: What happens when our family requirement of $150.00 is met?

A: 50% of all profits over $150.00 are credited back to the family in the form of tuition credit (2008-2009 school year). DO NOT STOP your program participation, additional revenue continues to support St. Joseph School.

The SCRIP profit goal for 2007-2008 has been set at $25,000.
Together, we can achieve and surpass our goal!

PROFIT YTD (% goal)
4.2%