Tuition

2008-2009

REGISTRATION FEE

The registration fee for MDO (1-3 year olds) is $100.
The registration fee for ORCA (Pre-K through 9th grade students) is $200.
This amount is due with application, and is non-refundable upon acceptance.

CURRICULUM FEE

• MDO:                  $25.00 per student.
• 3 Day Pre-K:      $175.00 per student.
• 5 Day Pre-K:      $200.00 per student.
• 5 Day K:            $200.00 per student.
• 1st–6th Grade:   $250.00 per student.
• 7th–8th Grade:   $300.00 per student.
• 9th Grade:         $350.00 per student.

The curriculum fee is due by June 1st and is non-refundable after June 1st.
If registration and acceptance occurs after the June 1st deadline, the fee will be due within 30 days of acceptance. After this date, a $25 late fee will be assessed

TUITION

• MDO:                $1,350.00 per student.
• 3 Day Pre-K:      $3,500.00 per student.
• 5 Day Pre-K:      $4,900.00 per student.
• 5 Day K:            $4,900.00 per student.
• 1st–6th Grade:   $5,900.00 per student.
• 7th–8th Grade:   $6,100.00 per student.
• 9th Grade:         $6,300.00 per student.

Families with multiple children are eligible for a $1,000 tuition discount when two or more children are in 1st grade or higher. The oldest child will be assessed the full rate; each additional child in 1st grade or higher receives a $1,000 discount from their tuition.

PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS

Tuition payments can be made in full. ORCA students with tuition paid in full by August 1st, will receive an account credit of $100.
Tuition can be made by semester, being due August 1st and January 1st.
Monthly tuition arrangements are available in 10, 11 or 12 monthly payments. Monthly payments must be made through F.A.C.T.S. Management Company.
       On the 10 month plan, payments would be made from August through May.
       On the 11 month plan, payments would be made from July through May.
       On the 12 month plan, payments would be made from June through May
The school financial office only accepts checks or cash. If you wish to pay your child’s tuition with a credit card (MasterCard, Discover or American Express), you must enroll in FACTS.

FINANCIAL AID

Families are also encouraged to apply for financial aid for ORCA students. Aid may be given to families demonstrating need, as available. ORCA makes use of the FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment Service to help us evaluate requests for financial aid.

Registration paperwork and fees must be turned in before financial aid will be considered. If you would like to complete an application online, you may go to: https://www.factstuitionaid.com/facts/ftindex

FACTS Management Company is the largest educational financial service provider in the industry serving schools in all 50 states. They have been in business since 1986 and specialize in working with schools like ours.
www.factsmgt.com * 800-624-7092 * info@factsmgt.com

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES FEES:

PK – 5th Grade $50
6th – 9th Grade $200 (Includes Forest Glen leadership camp)

Special Activities fees are due by August 1st. If registration and acceptance occurs after the August 1st deadline, the fee will be due within 30 days of acceptance. After this date, a $25 late fee will be assessed.
The Special Activities fee covers class field trips, special projects, and parties as planned by class teachers.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR FEES*

The athletics participation fee is $100 per sport. This fee includes the cost of uniforms.
Academic club participation fee is $25 per club.
*Only apply to 5th grade students and above upon participation in the extra-curricular activities

EXTENDED CARE SERVICES

Extended Care is available until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for Pre-K through 9th grade students only.
The daily rate for extended care is $9 per child. Late pick-ups are charged $25 for each quarter-hour past 6 p.m.
Extended Care is not available on school holidays. On early release days, Extended Care is available from 11:30 until 6 p.m. at $25 per student.
*Supervision of Pre-K through 9th grade students is available beginning at 7:30 a.m. at no charge.

OTHER FINANCIAL POLICIES

• Grade transcripts and report cards will not be released until the total tuition amount is current. In addition, no student will be permitted to attend graduation exercises or end of year trips unless the family’s tuition account is current.
• All fees must be paid by cash or check on the appropriate due date. Invoices are distributed monthly for incidental charges, and due within 30 days of invoice date. Any unpaid balances will be subject to a $25 late fee.
• No parent should enroll a child in the school unless they intend to discharge all school obligations in full. No children of parents owing overdue tuition will be re-admitted to ORCA the following semester unless the parents make suitable arrangements with the school concerning the payment of the overdue amount.
• Continued failure to meet the above-stated obligations or agreements with the school ON TIME will result in action to consider refusal of enrollment for subsequent semesters, whether or not the bill is paid.
• Because our expenses continue whether or not every child is present in school every day, no tuition refund can be made in the case of absence for illness or any other reason, as long as we hold a place for your child.
  
  

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteer hours are vital to support the school. All ORCA families are required to fulfill a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service. If 20 volunteer hours are not obtained by April 1st, you will be invoiced for the difference at a rate of $10 per hour. The balance will be due by May 1st.

FUNDRAISING

We request that all families participate in fundraising activities throughout the school year. Fundraisers provide our organization with special funds to improve the educational environment for our students, without significantly raising our tuition rates.