Tuition and enrollment information

or school year 2008 – 2009 .

*There is an additional Enrollment Fee (non-refundable). There are 3 options for tuition payments: annual, semi-annual or 10 monthly installments. Tuition installment payments begin in July. The sibling discount is 10% for the first child; 20% for the second child; 40% for additional children if requested.

In high school a continuing student discount is made available if requested. This discount is based upon the number of years a student attended PWS in the grades at $250 per full year of attendance. Students who have attended all eight grades may be granted a $2000 discount per year of high school at PWS. This discount will be reviewed annually and is subject to change.

Enrollment procedure

1. Applicants submit a completed application with a $50 non-refundable application fee. If applying for
   grades 2-12, records from previous school(s) are required. The application deadline for the following fall
   is February 1. Preference will be given to applications received by this date. We will however continue
   to accept applications after the February 1 date.
2. A decision is made whether to interview the applicant based on space availability and other factors. The
   applicant is notified of decision whether to decline, interview, or place in wait pool.
3. As part of the interview process, a child applying for grades 2-12 may be asked to spend up to three
   days in the classroom.
4. After the interview, applicants are notified of the teacher’s decision.
5. Upon acceptance, the following complete the enrollment process:
1. Completion of the Tuition Contract and the enrollment forms
2. Payment of $100 Enrollment Fee (non-refundable) for new students.
3. Payment of the $500 tuition deposit (non-refundable).

Fees
The Enrollment Fee of $100 per child is a one-time fee for enrollment in the school. It is paid again if a family re-enrolls after the yearly re-enrollment deadline, OR leaves the school for a period of time, and then returns. It is non-refundable. This fee applies to all programs.

Payment options
Three options for payment are available: annual, semi-annual, or 10 monthly payments. The monthly installments do not reflect the monthly cost of tuition. Payments are due July 1, January 1, or the 1st of every month.

Other expenses
Other expenses may be incurred if teachers recommend tutoring, external consultations or services that the school does not provide. Additional costs may also include musical instruments and field trip expenses.

Tuition Assistance
Tuition Assistance is given at the school’s discretion, based on an assessment of the family’s financial need and on the availability of funds. Preference is given to families who have children who already attend the school. New families may apply for tuition assistance after a child is accepted into the school. Continuing families apply for tuition assistance beginning in January for the coming school year. NOTE: Tuition assistance is offered for the Kindergarten, Grades and High School (it is not offered for the Pre-Kindergarten Program). In the first year of Kindergarten, families can receive up to 15 percent of tuition in assistance; in the second year, up to 25 percent. In the grades and high school, families can receive up to 50 percent (up to 25 percent for first year families in the first grade).

Afterschool Care
Afterschool Care is available in Milwaukie to children in the Early Childhood Program until 3:30 pm and until 5:30 pm for Grades 1-5 on the days school is in session. Aftercare fees are as follows:

Bus Schedule
We have a bus route serving our southwest school population, and our Milwaukie site is accessible by Tri-Met. Information is available from the office at 503-654-2200 for further information.

Statement of Non-Discriminatory Policy
The Portland Waldorf School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion national origin or sexual orientation in the administration of its admissions, educational policies, staff hiring, or other school programs.

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