A Developing Member in the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
Serving Children From Early Childhood Through Eighth Grade |
Schedule of Fees and Payment Plans
Tuition is set by the Board of Trustees at a level to meet the cost of operations. For the 2009-2010 school year, the tuition and fees are as follows.
SEE BELOW FOR AN EXPLANATION OF FEES AND THEIR DUE DATES Sibling Discount The oldest child pays full tuition. The 2nd and 3rd children in a family receive a 15% discount. The fourth and additional children receive a 20% discount. The discount applies only to tuition.
Payment Plans
+ Requires enrollment in FACTS Tuition Management. The School is contracting with a new tuition management company this year. The payment methods are either automatic debit from a bank account or credit card charge. Parents may choose a payment date of either the 5th or 20th of the month. The company provides a convenient online registration process for families by clicking here. Parents wishing to set up a recurring annual fund donation as part of their tuition payment plan may do so by e-mailing or writing to the Business Manager. For new students enrolling after September 30, tuition will be prorated according to a separate schedule.
Explanation of Fees
Fees due as part of the enrollment process:
Fee Due with First Tuition Payment: Activity and Supply Fee: The activity and supply fee is a non-refundable fee due with the first tuition payment. This fee covers the cost of most classroom materials and activities (such as snacks for students in our Early Childhood program, flutes and recorders, pencils and paper, and some field trips). Costs for subjects such as handwork, woodworking, Spacial Dynamics and Spanish are included. Costs for school festivals as well as shared supplies and equipment are also covered by this fee. If unanticipated costs arise during the school year, there may be additional charges for specific classes or activities.
Extended Care
Resting Stars Program for Kindergarten and Early Childhood Students The school day ends for students in our Early Childhood program at 12:30 p.m., and we offer the Resting Stars program for children who will be staying at school from 12:30 until 3:00 p.m. Resting Stars is a relaxing “out-breath” or downtime for the children. Each afternoon begins with lunch (families should provide a nutritious lunch in a soft lunch bag or basket), followed by a short walk while the room is prepared for rest time. After resting, the children may go outside or participate in a seasonal activity. Because we need to plan appropriate space and staffing for this program, we ask families to enroll in this program as part of the regular school enrollment process. Payment for this program will be included with the same payment option chosen for tuition and fees.
Morning Care and Extended Day We offer drop-in Morning Care from 7:30 to 8:15 at a rate of $4 per day for one child and $6 per day for two children. Early Childhood students who are siblings of Grades students may attend from 8:00-8:15 without incurring a charge. We offer drop-in Extended Care from 3:00 to 5:30 at a rate of $4 per half hour (up to $15 a day) or $7 per half hour for two children (up to $25 a day). Parents arriving after 5:30 p.m. may be assessed a $1/minute late fee. Charges for Morning Care and Extended Day will be billed monthly, separate from tuition.
Additional Fees and Costs
Instrumental Rentals & Lessons:
Beginning in 3rd grade all students begin a string instrument. The office can make suggestions of where to rent or buy an instrument. Beginning in 4th grade all students are required to have lessons outside of school. Lessons average $25 a lesson. Field Trips: Occasionally there may be small charges for outside field trips. Annual Fund Drive: Each year parents, faculty, staff and friends of the school are asked to give to our Annual Fund Drive. The money raised helps offset the cost of running the school. (tuition only covers about 85% of our operating budget) The Development Committee set a goal of $1000 per child this year. The amount given is at each family’s discretion, but we do expect 100% participation from our community. Gifts are tax deductible. Capital Campaign: LWS will be kicking off a Capital Campaign to help renovate and/or build new facilities for our school. Families are expected to make a long-term gift to help this effort. Gifts are tax deductible. |
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