A. Continuous enrollment automatically holds each student's place for the next year. Families will no longer be required to complete an enrollment contract to "opt in" each school year, and students will continue to be enrolled until MJDS is notified in writing or they graduate.

With continuous enrollment, we are minimizing the amount of parent paperwork and streamlining our administrative processes to better serve our community.

A. Contact Director of Admissions Michal Deskalo, mdeskalo@mjds.org or 414-967-8308.

A. There are two payment methods available:

1) Pay in full by check by August 1

2) Enroll in the FACTS Tuition Management Program

A. The FACTS Tuition Management Program is a way to make periodic, interest-free installment payments. FACTS charges a one-time fee between $10 and $50 to administer your account.

A. Tuition affordability at MJDS is all of our responsibility. Every family, no matter their financial circumstances, is asked to do their part to help keep tuition affordable for all.

At the start of each school year, you will be asked to participate in a school-wide Fruit and Nut (FAN) sale, a selection of gourmet kosher candies and snack mixes in support of the Affordable Customized Tuition Program. We ask each family to sell a minimum of 75 boxes to friends, family, coworkers and businesses. The sale also includes options for donations to local food pantries and MJDS, and an "opt-out" option to donate to MJDS in lieu of selling product. This sale requires your time, but there is no financial commitment on your part if you are able to sell the minimum number of boxes to others.

All families become members of the Family Teacher Organization (FTO).

A. MJDS is a community day school where we encourage parent participation to help build a strong, vibrant community. As a part of this community, you agree to donate at least four (4) hours per family each year in various capacities, including but not limited to FTO board of directors, room parent, Shabbat dinner/Ladies/Men’s night event coordinator, etc. Opportunities will be communicated to families during the summer. Additionally you agree to pay a $36 per family membership fee annually.

A. Bus transportation is provided by the Nicolet school district to families living within this area. Families that use the bus service pay an annual fee of $135 per family. This fee helps offset the costs for student supervision before and after school and administrative costs associated with coordination of the bus service.

A. MJDS offers after-school care for 3K students only. The cost is in addition to tuition.

The Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) provides an after-school care program through Kids Center for MJDS students in junior kindergarten through second grade. This program allows students to remain in a safe, comfortable and nurturing environment while they share activities and enjoy free play and homework time with other students. Fees are set by the JCC.

A. You may contact Business Administrator Christy Horn, chorn@mjds.org or 414-967-8309.

A. No. Over 50% of MJDS families do not pay full tuition. We are committed to making an MJDS education affordable to every family who chooses to attend through our Affordable Customized Tuition Program.

A. The Affordable Customized Tuition (ACT) Program allows us to meet families where they are, regardless of financial circumstance. Learn more and view eligibility details on the ACT page.

A. We know completing this form can be a lot of work and time consuming. We need to collect this information to assure funds are being allocated equitably among MJDS families and to provide information to funders and the larger Milwaukee Jewish community about the need for financial support for Jewish education.

A. Tuition affordability is funded by financial support by generous donors, multi-year pledges, the Helen Daniels Bader Jewish Education Fund, Milwaukee Jewish Federation, unrestricted MJDS endowment income and internal support, which includes funds raised from fundraising activities and the annual fund.

A. MJDS greatly values the confidentiality of each family’s financial information. The items shared for purposes of the Affordable Customized Tuition Program are reviewed by our Business Administrator Christy Horn. All applications are reviewed with compassion and sensitivity, and materials are held in strict confidence.

A. Contact Business Administrator Christy Horn, chorn@mjds.org or 414-967-8309.