ADMISSIONS
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Tuition and Fees
REGISTRATION FEES
Registration fees are non-refundable, per student fees that reserve a child's place in class. These fees are due upon application or re-enrollment. A $50 registration discount will be given to families registering more than one child.
- Preschool $75
- K-8 $150 Application received by March 1st
- $175 Application received by May 31st
- $200 Application received June 1st or after
NEW STUDENTS
A $150 deposit is required for each new student at the time of application, in addition to registration fees. This deposit is refundable if the student is not accepted into the school. If the student is accepted, the deposit is applied to tuition.
A testing fee of $25 will be collected for all new applicants for Kindergarten through 8th Grade.
TUITION
• Tuition covers instruction, textbooks classroom supplies and the Outdoor Education Trip for 6th Graders. It does not cover field/class trips or yearbooks.
• The "1st Child" rates apply to the child in the highest grade.
• A $200 discount is given to families enrolling a Preschooler and a child in Kindergarten through 8th Grade.
• The monthly rates below are based on the 10-month payment option. See page two for payment options.
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CONGREGATION |
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| Kindergarten (full day) - Grade5 |
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K-5
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| 2nd Child |
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| 3rd Child |
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| 4th Child |
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| Grades 6 - 8 |
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6-8
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| 2nd Child |
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| Resource Program (per child in addition to regular tuition |
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| Discovery |
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| Search & Teach |
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| Technology Fee (per family, Grades K-8) |
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TUITION ASSISTANCE
Limited tuition assistance funds are available to help families with significant financial need. Tuition assistance grants are awarded based on availability of funds and on recommendation from the Private School Aid Service (PSAS), which evaluates ability to pay via application. Applications must be submitted for each school year as grants are not automatically renewed. Applications are available through the school office and must be submitted to PSAS no later than April 29th to be assured consideration for the 2011-2012 school year. Applicant information is kept strictly confidential.
TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS
In Full: |
By July 1st (receive a 2% discount on tuition only) |
By Semester: |
1/2 full amount in August and January |
10-Month: |
10 equal payments (August - May) |
12-Month: |
12 equal payments (July-June) |
The Semester and 11-Month payment options require the use of SMART Tuition Service. The fee for using this service will be added to your contract with SMART:
Administrative Fee |
$43 per year |
Follow-up Fee (late fee) |
$50 per late payment |
Tuition invoices and detailed instructions for payment will be sent out in May 2011.
NEW STUDENT REFERRAL DISCOUNT |
Families referring a new student to Hope School will receive a $100 discount applied toward their tuition. |
PARENT INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM (PIP) |
PIP Value: $600 |
Kindergarten through 8th grade families are required to volunteer 30 hours (15 hours for single families) towards school activities. If these hours are not fulfilled, a rate of $20 per unfulfilled hour will be assessed. Please reference the School Handbook for complete details.
OTHER FEES (GRADES 5 - 8 ONLY):
ATHLETIC FEES (for Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball & Track) |
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- per sport, due at season start |
$40 |
P.E. UNIFORMS |
$20 to $38 |
WITHDRAWALS
An administrative withdrawal fee of $100 per student will be assessed to any family withdrawing from school during the school year.
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