Almaden Country School

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Tuition and Fees 2013-2014
3-day Begindergarten (preschool) program (PM)
Basic Tuition: $4,890
Enrollment Fee: $800
Total: $5,690

5-day Begindergarten (preschool) program (AM)
Basic Tuition: $8,660
Enrollment Fee: $800
Total: $9,460

Junior Kindergarten
Basic Tuition: $9,120
Enrollment Fee: $800
Total: $9,920

Kindergarten
Basic Tuition: $9,350
Enrollment Fee: $1,500
Total: $10,850

Grades 1st - 5th
Basic Tuition: $15,080
Enrollment Fee: $1,500
Total: $16,580

Grades 6th - 8th (includes book fee)
Basic Tuition: $15,760
Enrollment Fee: $1,500
Total: $17,260

Tuition Payment Options. Almaden Country School requires that Basic Tuition be paid in one of two ways:

Option 1 - Single Annual Payment. Basic Tuition paid in full by May 20. There is a discount for single annual payment. Contact the Advancement Office for current discount figures.

Option 2 - Monthly Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If you wish to pay Basic Tuition on a monthly basis, you will need to authorize the school to electronically withdraw funds from your bank account starting in June and running through May.

Priority Re-Enrollment. Enrollment forms and fees for returning students received before January 31, 2013 are given priority over new enrollments and qualify for loyalty tuition pricing. Enrollment Fees that accompany a full tuition payment by January 31 are eligible for an additional $250 discount. Your account must be current in order to re-enroll.

New Enrollments. A one-time, non-refundable $100 application fee is due with each application. Upon confirmation of acceptance to the school, the non-refundable Enrollment Fee for each student is due within one week.

New Student Shadow Dates. New students applying to enter grades 1st - 8th will visit and participate in the classroom for two days. The office will set these shadow dates. New students applying to enter Begindergarten, Jr. Kindergarten and Kindergarten are evaluated on an individual basis.

Withdrawal. During the enrollment process, if we receive a œRequest for Records  from another school we will assume your child no longer intends to enroll and his/her space will be forfeited. Upon withdrawal after school has begun, you are eligible for a refund of any unused Basic Tuition and Apple Orchard fees paid, prorated by the number of days attended, less a $250 withdrawal fee. Enrollment fees are non-refundable.

Other Fees. There will be additional fees during the school year to pay for such things as overnight field trips (est. $100- $2200), after-school sports (est. $150-200), and lunch (est. $5.50/day). A $25 late fee may be added to any fees that are not received by the due date.

Fund raising. Your support of school fundraising efforts is very important to enhancing the school and supporting our teachers. All families are asked to participate in the Annual Giving Campaign, the Dinner Auction, and the Fund Run. The Parent Service Auxiliary (PSA) fundraising income pays for PSA events and enriches classroom budgets. For more information, contact the Advancement Office at jrichardson@a-cs.org or jshull@a-cs.org.

Termination. Students and parents attending Almaden Country School are expected to understand and abide by the principles and policies outlined in the Parent Handbook (available on the website under Parent Corner). Failure to do so may result in termination from school at the sole discretion of the Head of School. Services may be terminated if it is determined through observations and parent meetings that Almaden Country School does not meet the needs of your child.