2 - The Kiski School

LATE FEES
The undersigned understand that an account is considered delinquent if not paid by the due date. A late
payment fee of 1.5% per month will be charged on a delinquent account. Furthermore, you agree to the
policy of the School that, as long as an account has an outstanding tuition balance, grade reports,
transcripts and diplomas may be withheld. You agree that the School shall have unconditional authority
to suspend or terminate the student’s participation in any or all school activities, at the School’s sole
discretion, at any time while the account described in this Contract is not current.
Student Incidental Account
Parents must establish an incidental account for their son with the school. All parents open this account
by making a deposit of $750.00 for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors and $1,000.00 for Seniors and
Postgraduates by August 15th to the student’s incidental account. This account covers purchases of
books, supplies, and school related expenses. Parents can add to this account at any time. Last year the
average expenditure for books at Kiski was $600.00 per student. Students spent another $400.00
minimum on supplies and incidental expenses.
Parents will receive a monthly statement detailing charges and payments to their son’s account.
For off-campus trips and travel, it is suggested that parents issue a credit card or traveler’s checks to
their son (these can be held in the Business Office). Please note: the incidental account will not be
used for cash advances. Parents expecting their child to withdraw cash advances should send
money in the form of cash or traveler’s checks with the request to set up an Envelope Account.
This Envelope Account will be held in the Business Office safe and money can be dispensed when
needed. Should the balance in the student’s incidental account become negative, the student
may have their incidental spending privileges suspended until the account is paid in full.
Laptop Program
An integral part of the Kiski learning experience for students is the laptop computer that they will use
in their classes. The Laptop Computer Program requires each student to use a laptop computer issued
by the school. The machine comes equipped with Windows XP. Kiski-ready and curriculum specific
software such as Cabri Geometry, TI-Interactive, Atajo, and Norton Antivirus is included on the
computer. The cost of the laptop is included in tuition.
As all Kiski boys are given a laptop computer, there is no reason to bring their own. The reasons for this
requirement benefit both Kiski and the boys. First, the laptop computer comes equipped with all the
necessary software that your son will need. Second, this computer is fully compatible with the
curriculum and the classroom activities that boys will be encountering on a daily basis. Third, the laptop
will come with a comprehensive service program which covers most “non-malicious” or “non-abusive”
damage. All accidental damage is covered within reason. This program covers the computer year round
and enables Kiski boys to be a part of a “loaner” program. This program protects the boys against costly
down time in which they would not have a computer to complete class work. Fourth, the laptop
program allows all students to have a compatible laptop at all times.
Any and all questions relative to computers can be addressed to the Director of Technology, Marcus T.
Muster at 724-639-8087 or marcus.muster@kiski.org, or Technical Network Administrator, Brian
Chappie at (724) 639-8088 or brian.chappie@kiski.org.
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