2011 - 2012 Tuition & Fees
Arkansas River Valley Montessori is a non-profit institution dependent upon tuition to pay teachers' salaries and operating expenses. The schedule of tuition is as follows:
| Class | Hours | Annual Tuition |
| Primary Half Day (3yr olds only) | 8:00am-12:30pm | $4,350 |
| Primary All Day | 8:00am-2:45pm | $5,475 |
| Early Elementary | 8:00am-3:00pm | $5,475 |
| Upper Elementary | 8:00am-3:00pm | $5,475 |
| Adolescent Community | 8:00am-3:00pm | $5,650 |
For multiple students from the same family, a 5% sibling discount is applied.
Fees
Separate fees are applied to cover costs of materials, enrollment, and other specifics.
The schedule of fees is as follows:
| Fee | Amount | Note |
| Application Fee | $75.00 | Non-refundable per student |
| Re-enrollment Fee | $50.00 | Non-refundable per returning student |
| Facilities Improvement Fee | $300.00 | Non-refundable per family |
| Educational Materials Fee | $200.00 | Non-refundable per student Montessori education differs from traditional education in many ways. Instead of working from textbooks, we use mainly materials designed to teach a specific skill. These materials are very well made and durable, and they are costly. Instead of buying or renting textbooks, we use this fee to supply and maintain the Montessori materials in the classroom. |
| Parents Membership Fee | $50.00 | Non-refundable per family Includes subscription to Tomorrow’s Child Magazine, the school calendar, yearbook for each child and membership in the Association |
| Supply Fee (optional) | $150.00 | Non-refundable per student Each semester, students will be provided with a list of supplies necessary for the semester. You may pay this fee to cover the cost of supplies for the entire year or bring the supplies yourself each semester. |
| PE Fees | $130.00 age 5 as of Aug 1, 2011 $230 Elementary $320 Adolescent |
Per Student |
| Upper Elementary & Adolescent Community Book and Science Lab Fee | $100.00 | Per student This fee goes directly to purchase consumable materials for science experiments, textbooks, etc. |
Following Fees are Payable at August Check-in |
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| Fee | Amount | Note |
| Faces of the Future Tickets (2) | $70.00 | This fee covers 2 tickets to the annual Faces of the Future Catfish Dinner and Silent Auction. Additional tickets will be available for purchase at the time of the event. |
| Family Volunteer Hours (optional) | $300.00 | In some circumstances a family knows free time is limited and wants this fee included in Tuition charges. This fee may be added to the yearly tuition and payable by each of the 4 Payment Plans below, or you may volunteer at the school (minimum 10 hours each semester) in lieu of this fee. |
Optional Programs
Fees related to optional programs are as follows:
| Fee | Amount | Note |
| All Day Montessori (ADM) | $12.00/day (2:55 - 5:30pm) $18.00/day on half days (12 noon - 5:30pm) $35/Full Day (8 am - 5:30pm) or $150.00/month |
All Day Montessori is available M-F from 2:55-5:30pm and during the school year daily after classes are out when the children are out and on dayy when school is open but, not in session (Guide Work days, Professional Development days, Conference days, early dismissal for faculty meetings, etc). On half days (early dismissal days), ADM is available from 12-5:30. The monthly fee covers all times childcare is offered when the school is open but classes are not in session |
| Milk | $17.00 per month .75 per day - 3.75 per week |
If your child is a milk drinker you may choose to participate in this program rather than sending drinks in your child’s lunch. |
| Hot Lunch Program | See Detailed Pricing | Hot lunches are provided daily for all participating students. This is paid directly to the caterer. |
Tuition Payment Plans
- Plan 1 - A cash payment of the total tuition minus 5% discount is paid on or before June 1 preceding the school year.
- Plan 2 - A cash payment of the total tuition is paid on or before August 1 preceding the school year.
- Plan 3 - A first payment of 50% of the year's tuition shall be paid on or before August 1 preceding the school year, and a final payment of the balance of the year's tuition, shall be paid on or before December 1 during the school year. A late payment charge of 15% of the outstanding balance will be charged unless other arrangements are agreed upon in writing at least 30 days prior to the December 1st due date.
- Plan 4 - 10 equal monthly payments with the first such payment due on August 1 preceding the school year and with the remaining payments being payable by bank draft beginning on beginning September 5th and ending on May 5th. All payments to be automatically debited from a bank account which the undersigned shall specify. A $10 administrative fee will be added to each draft.
Note: A 5% sibling discount is applied to families with multiple students enrolled. The highest tuition is billed in full, and all additional tuitions are billed at a 5% discount.
Financial Obligation
It is understood that children are enrolled for the entire school year, or the portion remaining thereof, and the family is responsible for the entire tuition balance from the date of entry. If it should become necessary to withdraw your child from school, we require written notice thirty days in advance of the withdrawal date. Pro-rated, prepaid tuition may be refunded for children who move from the area during the school year, face extreme circumstances or illness, or who are withdrawn at the school's request. In all other cases, tuition is due until the child’s place has been filled by another child in that class. The family may be requested to meet with the Head of School before determining financial responsibility. Enrollment fees (application fee, facilities fee and materials fee) are not refundable in any case. Students of families who do not meet financial obligations may be required to leave the school. Transcripts will not be forwarded to another school until all obligations have been paid.