The Elizabeth Ann Clune Montessori School of Ithaca

About The Elizabeth Ann Clune Montessori School of Ithaca

While applications will be accepted at any time, tuition for a given school year will be set the previous December and registrations accepted at that time. Parents of currently enrolled students are asked to indicate their commitment by February 1st in order to ensure a place for their child. Registrations for new students will then be processed in the order received.

To register and reserve a space, a one-time, non-refundable administrative fee of $200 must be paid, together with a deposit of 10% of the year's tuition. The remainder of the tuition may be paid according to one of three payment plans: in a single payment (July), in two payments (August and January), or in ten monthly payments (July - April). Together with a signed contract, you must provide proof of your residence (for school district funding purposes), a copy of each student's birth certificate, and required health and immunization records.
Students with Special Needs

Many children whose development has been frustrated in other school environments can thrive in the supportive, challenging, and personalized classes at The Elizabeth Ann Clune Montessori School, just as Elizabeth did. Disabled, underachieving, and exceptionally gifted students will be considered for admission on an individual basis.
Tuition

Tuition for each year is set the preceding January. Current annual tuition, for the 2012-2013 school year, is as follows (for the single-payment plan; other plans are slightly higher):

Primary Program (1/2 day): $7,050
Full-day Primary: $8,910
Extended Day: $9,040
Junior Level: $9,200
Upper Level: $9460
Adolescent Program (Middle School): $10,260

There is a $400 per child discount for the second and subsequent children from a single family.

Extra costs may be payable for field trips and other activities that are a part of the curriculum; in 2012-2013, most of these costs will be covered by an activities fee, which depends on the program level, and is collected either at the beginning of the year (Primary through Junior Level), or in two installments in September and January (Upper Level and Middle School). Contact us for more information.
Transportation

Busing is available to elementary and middle school age children. Public school districts are required by New York State to provide transportation for students if the distance from home to school is 15 miles or less. The deadline for application, which must be in writing, is April 1; forms are available from the school office.