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Primary and Elementary tuition rates 2008-2009

Primary 2.9 to 6 year olds
Nine Months
Year-round
 5 mornings (8:30-11:50)
$5,085
$6,235
*5 3/4 days (8:30-3:30)
$7,955
$9,255
5 Full Days
$10,500
$11,810
Material Fees
$200
$250
*Primary Extended Day for children in their 3rd year of primary
Extended day activity fee
$50
 
Elementary 6 to 12 years olds
Nine Months
Year-round
 5 3/4 days (8:30-3:30)
$7,955
$9,255
5 Full Days
$10,500
$11,810
Material Fees
$250
$300
Activity fee
$250
$250
Lunch hour, early care and afternoon rates are available from the admissions office. Mid-year admissions are pro-rated
 
Year-round Calendar
June 16, 2008 - June 5, 2009
Nine Month Calendar
September 2, 2008 - June 5, 2009
Summer Calendar
June 16 - August 15, 2008
 
Calendar Highlights
 Student orientation: September 2-5, 2008
Earlycare and afternoon care begin September 3, 2008
Graduation Ceremonies: June 1-5, 2009
Dance of the Cosmos: June 5, 2009
Billing Information
 Nine Month Schedule Tuition applies to the entire schedule noted on the tuition agreement and may be paid in one or the following ways:
  1. One payment (due 6/10/08). A 2% discount applies.
  2. Two payments (50% due 7/10/08 and 50% due 12/10/08; a $10 service charge is asses on each).
  3. Ten payments (due 7/10/08 through 4/10/09; a $10 service charge is assessed on each payment.) Payment plan #3 requires electronic funds transfer payment for tuition and fees. An authorization is completed with the tuition agreement.
 Year-round Schedule Tuition applies to the entire schedule noted on the tuition agreement and may be paid in one or the following ways:
  1. One payment (due 6/10/08). A 2% discount applies.
  2. Twelve payments (due 5/10/08 through 4/10/09; a $10 service charge is assessed on each payment.)
 Summer Schedule Tuition due in full 5/10/08
Policies concerning withdrawals and refunds are outlined in the tuition agreement.

Other Information

Re-enrollment Deposit
A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due with each application. The deposit will be deducted from the total tuition.

New Enrollment Deposit
A non-refundable $500 deposit must be paid within one week of acceptance and reserves a class place. The deposit is deducted from total tuition.

Sibling Discount
The second sibling receives a 5% tuition reduction. Additional siblings receive a 50% tuition reduction.

Financial Assistance
Information and applications for financial assistance and work cooperatives are available upon request from the business office.
This page last updated on 10/27/2008.
  The Children's House - An Independent Montessori School
5363 Long Lake Rd. | Traverse City, MI | 49684
(p) 231.929.9325 | (f) 231.929.9384 | email: learn@traversechildrenshouse.org