The Waldorf School Of Garden City

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About The Waldorf School Of Garden City

TUITION & Other Fees 2013-2014

Tuition-Three Day Nursery (Three-year-old program) Tuition: $ 7,500
Tuition-Five Day Nursery (Three-year-old program): $ 10,400
Tuition-Mixed-Age Kindergarten: $11,700
Tuition-Grades 1-3: $18,600
Tuition-Grades 4-7: $20,200
Tuition-Grades 8-12: $22,300
Tuition-International Students-Grades 8-12: $27,300
Please note that our mandatory International Student Program includes an exemption from foreign language, and instead places you in an English Language Learner (E.L.L.) class with a trained teacher. The E.L.L. class will meet five times per week and includes an additional period per week of individual instruction with a specialty teacher. Finally, the additional cost provides International Students with textbooks for all courses, in both English, and where possible, in your native language.

Afternoon Care Programs (12:00 pm - 3:20 pm) Nursery & Kindergarten
The children enjoy the afternoon in the nursery or in one of the mixed-age kindergarten classrooms. A homemade soup accompanies lunch provided by the parents. The daily rhythm includes a nap or rest time, followed by both indoor and outdoor free play. This program is led by experienced early childhood teachers.
-$3,500 for the full year program, 5 days per week
-$700 for the full year program, 1 day per week

Friday œLunch Bunch  for Grades 1-3
Parents are reminded that the school day ends at 12:00 noon each Friday for students in grades 1-3. Children in the \"Lunch Bunch\" eat together followed by an afternoon of indoor and outdoor playtime. Children staying after 3:20 pm join the Extended Day Program.
-$750 for the year
-$24 afternoon or $8 per hour drop-in
For more information about the Afternoon Care Program, please contact Carol Proctor at (516) 742-3434 ext. 129.

Extended Day Programs (3:20 pm - 6:00 pm) Grades K-3
After a long school day, our goal is to provide a nurturing and home-like atmosphere for our Extended Day students. Children in nursery through 1st grade gather in one of the mixed-age kindergarten classrooms, while the second and third graders utilize a lower school classroom. The program includes both indoor and outdoor play, as weather permits. A healthy midafternoon snack is also provided.
-$8 per hour, $4 for additional siblings

Homework Club for Grades 4-12
After a nutritious snack, and maybe even a bit of physical activity, students in the Homework Club meet in the Library. Assistance is provided by teachers, along with selected college and high school students, as needed. Children without assignments, or who have completed their work, are supervised during indoor and outdoor play, which sometimes includes cheering on the Waldorf sports teams!
$10 per hour, $5 for additional siblings
MAXIMUM FEE: $25 per day or $100 per week
For more information about the Extended Day or Homework Club Programs, please contact Carol Purdie at (516) 742-3434 ext. 117.

Tutoring Services (3:20 pm - 6:00 pm) Grades 4-12
Small group or one-on-one tutoring services are also available through the Homework Club. Whether a student needs assistance in organizing his/her main lesson book or support in a daily subject, such as math or science, calculus or physics, Mrs. Perla Yanovitch (Learning Consultant) will schedule and arrange individual tutoring services designed to meet the educational needs of each student.

Hourly fees vary depending upon the number of students being tutored, as well as the level of skill offered by the tutor.

For more information, or to arrange tutoring services, leave a message for: Perla Yanovitch at (516) 742-3434 ext 119.

Student Activity Fee-Early Childhood-Grades 1-2: $400
Student Activity Fee-Grades 3-8: $500
Student Activity Fee-High School: $565
Graduation Fee: $100

Tuition Refund Plan
Costs 3.2% of total tuition, insures a partial refund of tuition; insures a partial refund of tuition if the student withdraws from the school prior to year end (restrictions apply).