Chatsworth Hills Academy

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About Chatsworth Hills Academy

Tuition & Fees
Tuition: Preschool (2 ½ - 4 years)
Full Day (8:15 - 2:00) Due the 1st or 15th of each month September 2012 - May 2013
5 days per week: $500 Deposit + $1070/month
4 days per week: $500 Deposit + $956/month
3 days per week: $500 Deposit + $739/month
2 days per week: $500 Deposit + $520/month

Half Day (8:15 - 12:00) Due the 1st or 15th of each month September 2012 - May 2013
5 days per week: $500 Deposit + $789/month
4 days per week: $500 Deposit + $704/month
3 days per week: $500 Deposit + $539/month
2 days per week: $500 Deposit + $375/month

Tuition: Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 8
Pre-Kindergarten: $12,250
Kindergarten: $16,350
Grades 1 - 6: $17,525
Grade 7 - 8: $18,650

All tuition amounts include a $1,500 non-refundable Enrollment Deposit.

Payment Plans: Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 8
One Payment Plan. The initial tuition deposit and the remaining balance are paid in full with the enrollment contract.
Three Payment Plan. The initial tuition deposit ($1500) and one-third of the balance, plus a finance charge, is paid with the enrollment contract. The remaining balance, plus finance charges, is divided into two payments, which are due in November and January.
Ten Payment Plan. The initial tuition deposit ($1500) is due with the enrollment contract. The remaining balance, plus finance charges, is divided into ten equal payments, which are due: After the reservation deposit is paid the balance is divided into ten monthly installments, from June through April.

Tuition Refund Plan
Chatsworth Hills Academy offers a Tuition Refund Plan to protect the yearly financial obligation of its families. Parents may insure themselves against liability for a portion of unused tuition due to withdrawal or dismissal at a rate of 3.5% of total tuition.

New Student Fees
Preschool Admission Application: $25
Admission Application Fee (Pre-K - Grade 8): $75
Legacy Fee, One-time fee per family. Charged at entry into Kindergarten and to new families enrolling in grades K - 8.: $1,500
Earthquake Kit Fee, Upon first enrollment and every four years therafter.: $25

Additional Fees
Activities and Supplies Fees
Lower School (Grades 1-4): $150
Middle School (Grades 5 - 7): $350
Middle School Fee (Grade 8): $450

Includes field trips, assemblies, guest speakers, student planners, novel units and other curricular items, dances, socials, and graduation activities as applicable per grade.

*Trip Week Fees
Lower School Trip (Grades 3 - 4): $350
Middle School Class Trip (Grades 5 - 7): $750
Eighth Grade Class Trip: $2,400

Cost approximate. Eighth Grade Trip costs established and charged by World Strides.

Miscellaneous Fees
Middle School Books (Grades 5 - 8)
Costs approximate. Students purchase books online: $300-$600
*Middle School Electives (Grades 5 - 8)
Charge for certain electives which require CHA to hire outside specialists and/or for supplies: $100
*Middle School Drama Elective (Grades 5 - 8): $250
Middle School PE Uniform (previous year's uniform may be re-used): $20
*Yearbook: $75
*Hot Lunches and Snacks: varies; prices set by The Caterer
Smart Tuition Yearly Account Fee (per family): $45

After School Fees

*Extended Day Care

CHA provides an Extended Day Care (EDC) program before and after school. The school facility is open at 7:00 a.m.; there is no fee for the early morning session. The after-school program begins at each child's dismissal time and is open until 6:00 p.m. EDC fees are charged at either an hourly rate of $8.00 per hour, or at a monthly rate (9 payments, September - May) of $255. The after-school program offers opportunities for socialization, organized games, arts and crafts, and homework time. Snacks are provided.

*After School Enrichment Classes
Enrichment classes offered after dismissal vary during the year. Prices are set by the outside vendor. Varies

*After-School Sports (Grades 4 - 8)
Includes uniform and league fees: $125 per sport

This itemization is for information purposes only; additional fees may become necessary during the course of the school year. All fees will be either billed to your account or charged separately as appropriate.

*All items marked by an asterisk are optional.