Westminster Academy

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About Westminster Academy

2012-2013 Schedule of Tuition and Fees
New Student Fees:
- Application Fee: $100 per student (non-refundable)
- Registration Commitment: $400 per student (non-refundable)
- One-time Capital Fee: $500 per family, grades 1-12 only (non-refundable)
Returning Student Fees:
- If paid by February 17 ($200 discount) $300 Per Student (non-refundable)
- After February 17 $500 Per Student (non-refundable)
Additional/Service Fees:
- Additional Fees:
Athletic fees for the school year per student: $70 (1 sport), $125 (2 sports), $150 (3 or more)
Directed Study Program grades 6-12: $200 per quarter
- Service Fees:
After School Programs (3PM-6PM):
CASA for grades PK-5 $70 per week
Hang Time grades 6-8: $70 per week

Bus Service Fees Per Family:
Option 1: round trip (August-May) $240 (1 student), $410 (2 students), $475 (3 or more)

Option 2: per trip as needed basis $6 each way per, $12 round trip (per student)

Lower & Upper School Tuition

K: $8,655, Grade Level Fees: $150
1: $9,480, Grade Level Fees: $400
2: $10,210, Grade Level Fees: $400
3: $10,310, Grade Level Fees: $400
4: $10,350, Grade Level Fees: $400
5: $10,350, Grade Level Fees: $400
6: $11,760, Grade Level Fees: $425
7: $12,350, Grade Level Fees: $425
8: $12,350, Grade Level Fees: $425
9: $13,350, Grade Level Fees: $425
10: $13,350, Grade Level Fees:$425
11: $13,350, Grade Level Fees:$450
12: $13,350, Grade Level Fees:$550

Monthly tuition is based on a 12-month plan starting in June.

Pre-K Tuition Schedule

Grades Annual
Monthly Annual Monthly
PK2 (2 half days): $4,435
PK2 (3 half days): $5,290
PK2 (5 half days): $6,350
PK2 (2 full days): $5,450
PK2 (3 full days): $6,180
PK2 (5 full days): $7,470
PK2 (2 half days): $4,395
PK3 (3 half days) $5,230, Grade Level Fees: $100
PK3 (5 half days) $6,260, Grade Level Fees: $100
PK3 (2 full days) $5,435, Grade Level Fees: $100
PK3 (3 full days) $6,060, Grade Level Fees: $100
PK3 (5 full days) $7,310, Grade Level Fees: $100
PK4 (3 full days) $6,060, Grade Level Fees: $100
PK4 (5 full days) $7,310, Grade Level Fees: $100

TUITION PAYMENT PLANS
- Full payment annually "Full tuition and grade level fees are due by June 1.
- 12 monthly payments "This plan distributes the tuition and grade level fees over 12 monthly payments processed by electronic funds transfer through the FACTS Tuition Management Program. The initial set-up fee for this service is $41.00 per family and will be processed through FACTS. The first payment begins in June and continues through May. Your student is not enrolled until you
have established your FACTS account through our business office. Please note that if you apply for admission any time after June (when our 12 payment installment plan has begun) you will be required to pay any tuition due prior to admittance.
Please note that if you choose the 12-month payment plan for both tuition and grade level fees, you will be charged $10/month in administrative costs. If you pay the grade level fees by August 1, you will only be charged $5 per month.

GRADE LEVEL FEES
The grade level fees cover the following: PTF dues, security, yearbook, and consumable materials. The grade level fees will be paid in the same manner as your tuition payment plan (annually or monthly).

FIELD TRIPS
There are optional field trips in grades 4-12 that are not included in grade level fees. The costs of the trips will be communicated in the Summer Packet.

LUNCH
Hot lunch is available for PK2-12th grade students. It consists of an entree, a drink and a dessert. Parents are able to order their child's lunch by logging into Renweb. The costs for the lunches are as follows: $3.75 for preschool (PK2-PK4), $4.00 for lower school students (K-6), and $4.75 for upper school students (7-12). For more information, please email lunch@wacad.edu.

TEXTBOOKS
Textbooks for upper school students (grades 6-12) need to be purchased. A list of the required textbooks can be obtained by going to the Akademos Online Bookstore at wacad.textbookx.com. We encourage you to browse through several websites and compare prices.
Other websites that may offer the same textbooks at a lower price are www.amazon.com, www.cheaptextbooks.com, www.ecampus.com, www.alibris.com, www.half.com, and www.betterworldbooks.com.

MULTIPLE STUDENT DISCOUNT
A multiple child discount will be given to families with more than one child enrolled in grades K-12. Full tuition will be charged for the oldest child and additional children will receive a 5% tuition discount (discount excludes grade-level fees).

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Once the enrollment agreement has been signed and the first installment of the registration fee has been paid, the family is obligated to pay the full tuition and applicable fees for the entire academic year even if the student is voluntarily withdrawn or dismissed from the school. Records will not be forwarded to another school until all financial obligations have been satisfied.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Financial Assistance Program is provided by the School Board to Christian families that demonstrate a genuine financial need in their pursuit of Christian education for their children at the level of kindergarten and above. No applicant shall be denied the benefits of this program on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or handicap. Financial assistance information can be obtained from the Admissions Office.

MISSED PAYMENT
Any missed payment will automatically be reattempted on the next two payment dates (5th and 20th of the month). FACTS will advise either by email or letter of the missed payment. A $30/attempt fee will be charged by FACTS per attempt in addition to any fees that may be charged by your bank. Accounts with a past due balance are subject to a monthly finance charge of 1.5% of the unpaid balance after three unsuccessful attempts to collect the monthly payment. Families whose accounts have unpaid balances over 30 days will be required to meet with the Business Office. Families whose accounts have unpaid balances over 60 days could have their child suspended from attending classes until a satisfactory payment plan has been arranged.