Tuition Policy
2010-2011 TUITION POLICY
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
Agia Sophia Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the academy. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other academy-administered programs.
The total cost of educating each student for the 2010-2011 school year is estimated to be $7,800. Parents who are able, are asked to make a tax-deductible gift above the tuition charged to assist in covering the actual education cost.
MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL TUITION RATES
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5 Day Program |
Tuition |
One Payment, |
Ten Monthly Payments, | |
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Standard Rate |
Half-Day |
$ 4,400. |
$ 4,224. |
$ 440. |
|
Full-Day |
$ 7,000. |
$ 6,720. |
$ 700. | |
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Orthodox Rate* |
Half-Day * |
$ 3,600. |
$ 3,456. |
$ 360. |
|
Full-Day * |
$ 5,200. |
$ 4,992. |
$ 520. | |
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Multi-Student Discount for families with 2 or more full-time students: 10% off of the 2nd full-day student, 20% off the 3rd, and 25% off each additional full-day student. | ||||
ELEMENTARY PROGRAM TUITION RATES
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|
Tuition |
One Payment, |
Ten Monthly Payments, |
|
Standard Rate |
$ 6,000. |
$ 5,760. |
$ 600. |
|
Orthodox Rate* |
$ 4,700. |
$ 4,512. |
$ 470. |
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Multi-Student Discount for Families of 2 or more students: 10% off of the 2nd full-time student, 20% off the 3rd, and 25% off each additional student. | |||
Payment Options
Agia Sophia Academy operates solely on revenues received from tuition and fundraising. Tuition rates are established by the school board and are based on the budgetary requirements of the school. Therefore timely tuition payments are required. Parents have two options for tuition payments:
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Payment in full – due by September 1, 2010 (4% discount applies)
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Monthly payments – due by the 1st of each month in 10 equal amounts starting in September.
Tuition accounts become past due on the 10th of the month. Past due accounts of 30 days will automatically generate a review. The school reserves the right to withhold grade reports and or deny a student enrollment in the following semester for accounts delinquent more than 60 days (unless specific written payment arrangements have been made).
Deposits and Fees
- A non-refundable Registration Fee of $50.00 is required for the each student applying to ASA. An application will not be considered until this fee is paid.
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A Student Book/Activity fee of $350.00 per full-time student in MECE through 5th grade (activity fee of $250 for MECE half-day students) is due prior to the start of school and will be included on the September billing.
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A non-refundable Tuition deposit fee of $250.00 per family (including returning students) is required by the first of March and will be credited towards the September billing. This fee serves as a reservation for a student’s space and helps us plan for next year.
Tuition Assistance
Every family registered in the school is eligible for tuition assistance if available. The school board works continually to balance the needs of parents with the budgetary needs of the school. The school board will strive to make tuition assistance available and parents are encouraged to contact the school office for an application and more information. (You can also apply on line at www.factstuitionaid.com.) However, every family should know that we cannot fund a total educational packet for their children. Our commitment is to work with the parents who recognize that they too must make a financial commitment so that their children may benefit from our outstanding program.
Development Program
Agia Sophia Academy’s Board is responsible for fundraising programs. These programs ensure the school’s financial stability, help regulate tuition rates, and support growth. Parents are expected to contribute time, treasures, and talents, to ensure the success of these programs. Our Parent Teacher Partnership (PTP) directs a fundraising requirement in which each family raises $200 in profit for the school each year. In addition, parents must provide the school with volunteer hours.
