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	Tuition Fee	Registration Fee	Supply Fee
Preschool 2 day	$1,390	$70	$65 (P3), $105 (P4)
Preschool 3 day	$1,850	$70	$85 (P3), $125 (P4)
Preschool 5 day	$2,315	$70	$85 (P3), $125 (P4)
Half-day Kind.	$2,975	$135	$230
Kindergarten	$4,050	$135	$420
Elementary	$4,050	$135	$510
Middle School	$5,095	135	$525
High School	$5,490	$135	$525

*Multi-child discounts are (K - 12th grade only):

First Child - Full Tuition
Second or more children - 10% discount

Facility Charge: New families enrolled in the 2006-07 or the 2008-09 school year, will be billed $300 per year for the first two years enrolled and $150 per year thereafter. Families enrolled before the 2006-07 school year will be billed $150 per year. There was no adjustment of these fees for CPI for the coming school year. Only one facility charge will be assessed per family per year.

2008/2009 Financial Policies and Payment Plans

1. For re-enrolling families, their account must be completely paid current at the time of enrollment and they must re-enroll between February 4th and February 15th. (After this time, any classroom vacancies are open to the public.)
   
   
2. Registration fees are due at the time the registration packets are submitted.
   
   
3. You may choose one of the following options for paying tuition, supply fees, and facility charges:
   • One payment due on June 1st or at the time of enrollment if after June 1st.
   • Two equal payments due on June 1st and December 1st.
   • Twelve equal payments June through May.
   
   
4. May 31st is the cut-off date for a family to withdraw without being responsible for tuition and facility charges for the coming school year.
   • Families withdrawing after May 31st and up to the end of the first marking period are responsible for 25% (1/4) of tuition and facility charge.
   • Families withdrawing during the 2nd marking period are responsible for 50% (1/2) of these charges.
   • Families withdrawing during the 3rd marking period are responsible for 75% (3/4) of these charges.
   • Families withdrawing during the 4th marking period are responsible for 100% (full) of these charges.
   • In addition, no matter when a family withdraws after May 31st, they are responsible for a full year's supply fee.
   
   
5. Payments are due on the 1st of each month. A late payment fee of $30 will be added for payments received after the tenth of each month. A student becomes ineligible to attend school when his/her account falls more than 30 days past due. Payment by bank draft is available. See the Business Office for a form.
   
   
6. The supply fee pays for the following items: class shirt (PS, K, ES), field trips (PS, K, ES), yearbook (K-12), all students: book rental, student insurance, Activity/Parent Club fee, student and teacher curriculum, teaching aids, P.E. equipment, art supplies, drama, chorus, science lab supplies, computer fees, standardized tests, classroom and office furnishings, etc. Band (5th -12th) is $170 per year, and Advanced Placement courses are $185 each. (The AP fee includes the fees for the College Board exam) Additional fees parents may be asked to pay are those used to cover replacement costs for items issued to a student, but not returned to GCS or returned in disrepair, and fees for certain classes at the secondary level that require special materials. Some co-curricular clubs may also charge dues, as determined by each group.
   
   
7. Facility Charges are assessed to defray the bank loan and costs associated with the Lowell Campus construction.
   
   
8. Registration fees and supply fees are non-refundable, non-transferable, and payable in full regardless of the portion of the school year the student is enrolled.
   
   
9. Before and After School Care charges for 2008/2009 are as follows:
   • Before School Care Plan #1 (7:30-7:45) - $15 per month (elementary only)
   • Before School Care Plan #2 (7:15-7:45) - $25 per month (elementary only)
     
   • After School Care Program #1 - Pick up by 2:00 pm each day - $50 per month (Preschool - 2-day)
   • After School Care Program #2 - Pick up by 2:00 pm each day - $70 per month (Preschool - 3-day)
   • After School Care Program #3 - Pick up by 2:00 pm each day - $100 per month (Preschool - 5-day)
   • After School Care Program #4 - Pick up by 4:30 pm each day - $110 per month (Elementary)
   • After School Care Program #5 - Pick up by 6:00 pm each day - $140 per month (Elementary)
   • After School Care Program #6 - Pick up by 5:30 pm each day - $110 per month (Middle School)
   
   
10. Full-time ordained ministers may receive a 25% reduction in tuition if an application is filled out and submitted by May 1, 2008. Applications may be obtained from the Business Office.
    
    
11. All applications for financial aid must be received by May 1, 2008. Applications are available in the Business Office.