Discover Day School

CJP Discover Day School Applications for the 2012-13 school year are still being accepted, pending the availability of Discover Day School Checks. Applications will be processed in the order in which they are received, so apply today!

NOTE: Prior to completing the Application, please be sure to use the Eligibility Calculator on the home page to determine whether you are likely eligible for a CJP Discover Day School Check. If you received a positive response on the calculator, please proceed to complete the Application.

We encourage you to file your Application early as it will be processed in the order received. Applications must be postmarked by March 9, 2012 to assure the availability of your CJP Discover Day School Check. Pending available funds, a waitlist will be created for applications submitted after March 9, 2012.

To apply:

• Complete the Application: Download the appropriate application: CJP Discover Day School Kindergarten 2012-13 Application or CJP Discover Day School Transfer Student (1st-8th Grade) 2012-13 Application. This Application can be filled in online but no information is captured or saved. The Application must be completed in one session. You will need to know your family’s 2011 Adjusted Gross Income as is/will be reported on your 2011 IRS Form 1040. The Application should take about 10-15 minutes to complete.There are 3 options for completing the online Application form:
  • Fill out the Application online, print and sign.
  • Print a blank Application and complete by hand.
  • Fill out the Application online and save the completed .PDF to your computer (allows for submission by email).

  Remember to keep a copy for your records.

  • Provide documentation of Adjusted Gross Income: Include a copy of final 2011 IRS Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ (pages 1 and 2 only) signed by parents/guardians. Do not include schedules or Massachusetts state returns. You may initially provide a copy of your filed 2010 IRS Form 1040 (last year’s filing) for a preliminary eligibility determination, but reimbursement of a final Discover Day School Check by CJP is dependent upon receipt of a copy of your filed 2011 IRS Form 1040 by no later than May 1, 2012. If parents file taxes separately please include both tax forms. Please see FAQ for instructions when parents are divorced or separated.
  • Provide information regarding standard “Jewish deductions”:  We ask that you fill out all relevant information on the Application for program evaluation purposes, even if you are not claiming deductions. Please provide:
  • For synagogue membership, on the Application please include the name of your synagogue, havurah or independent minyan where you pay dues.
  • For Jewish preschool tuition, on the Application please include the name of the preschool where the applicant’s younger siblings are expected to attend in 2012-13.
  • For Gateways tuition for your applicant student in 2012-13, please include a letter from Gateways confirming this expected tuition.  See FAQ for more details.
  • For “tuition deduction” for other siblings starting Jewish day school for the first time in Fall of 2012, please provide the name(s) of the Jewish day schools where the sibling(s) will attend.

  CJP reserves the right for JS Consulting to verify your tax filing and any of the standard “Jewish deductions” claimed.

  The Application should be postmarked by March 9, 2012 and sent to:
  JS Consulting
  PMB 419
  405 Waltham Street
  Lexington, MA 02421-7934

  You may also email your application documents to: jsconsulting6@gmail.com by March 9, 2012.

  Confirmation of delivery will be emailed to you by JS Consulting. If you do not receive confirmation please email info@DiscoverDaySchool.org

  Important reminders:

  • CJP Discover Day School Checks are valued at $6,000 up to 25% of the tuition (excluding fees). Please check with your day school(s) of choice for the specific tuition to determine the value of your CJP Discover Day School Check. See www.DiscoverDaySchool.org/OurSchools for links to the day school websites.
  • Depending on your circumstances you may be eligible for more financial assistance than the value of your CJP Discover Day School Check, and we encourage families to inquire at their day school of choice.  Day schools generally notify families of acceptances and financial assistance decisions in mid-March to early April and require Signed Intentions to Enroll (agreements/contracts/deposit) for incoming students by April 16. CJP Discover Day School Checks are valid through April 16, 2012 and must be submitted to your school of choice by that date.  When you submit your Signed Intention, you will need to choose between accepting financial assistance provided by a school or using a CJP Discover Day School Check.  CJP will reimburse the schools directly for the covered tuition.
  • IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMEBER
  • March 9, 2010:  Application must be postmarked to guarantee availability
  • April 16, 2010:  Discover Day School Check must be submitted to school of choice
  • May 1, 2012: Reimbursement of a final Discover Day School Check is dependent upon receipt of a copy of your filed 2011 IRS Form 1040 no later than May 1, 2012.

  Please see www.DiscoverDaySchool.org/faq page for detailed instructions.  If you have further questions, please contact the business office of your day school or email info@DiscoverDaySchool.org.

   Quick Checklist (submit by March 9, 2012)

  __ Signed CJP Discover Day School Kindergarten 2012-13 Application or Transfer Student (1st-8th Grade) 2012-13 Application

  __ Filed 2011 IRS Form 1040 (pages 1 and 2 only)  Note: You may initially provide a filed 2010 IRS Form 1040, but reimbursement of final Discover Day School Check requires receipt of your filed 2011 IRS Form 1040 by May 1, 2012.

  __If applicable, Gateways verification letter

   

  LINKS TO BOTH APPLICATIONS:

  CJP Discover Day School Kindergarten 2012-13 Application

  CJP Discover Day School Transfer Student (1st-8th Grade) 2012-13 Application

  *Right click on one of the above links and choose “Save Link As” for optimal use

  CJP’s Discover Day School Program is a pilot program.  In order to continue to provide and expand this benefit to the community in future years, we ask that you help us understand the impact of the program by responding fully to the Application questions and participating in future requests for feedback.