Application for Preschool/Kindergarten
Enrollment & Tuition Information
What are the registration policies and procedures?Upon receiving a completed application form (and presentation of the child’s birth certificate), an interview will be arranged with a member of the enrollment committee to introduce the Whistler Waldorf School, our mission, values, fees and general structure. Following that interview, an interview with the class teacher and you and your child will be arranged. This interview will allow the class teacher to assess the suitability of Waldorf education for your child and family. Following the teacher interview, a member of the enrollment committee will meet with you again to firm up practical matters such as fee payment, volunteering and family involvement in school festivals and celebrations. Those enrolling be required to provide the following:
- A completed application with $50 registration fee.
- A post dated cheque for the first months tuition and classroom supply fees, upon acceptance.
- Post dated cheques starting August 1 dated for the first of each month through Apr 1 to cover the balance of the school years tuition fees. (Separate cheques for each child please.)
Provisional Period for New Students
For all students new to the school, there is an eight-week provisional period. Withdrawals during this time can take place if the teacher or parents feel it is in the best interest of the child or class. If the child remains past this eight-week period, it should be understood that a commitment has been made for the remainder of the school year. If the child is withdrawn by the parents during this period, tuition is due only for the time the child attended school, but the deposit is forfeited. If the teacher requests that the child is withdrawn, tuition is due for the time the child is enrolled, and the deposit is refunded.
Withdrawl Policy
If a student leaves the Whistler Waldorf School for any reason after a Tuition Contract has been signed, (excluding illness) the family is responsible for tuition determined as follows:
- If a student is withdrawn prior to the beginning of the school year, the family forfeits the deposit and supply fee.
- If a student is withdrawn after school has started but before January 1, the family is obligated to pay 50% of the committed tuition.
- If a student is withdrawn after January 1, the family is obligated to pay 100% of the committed tuition.
- If the school asks that the child be withdrawn, the family is only obligated to pay tuition for the time that the child attended school.
- The supply fee is non-refundable.
The family will notify the School’s Administrator in writing stating the reason the student is leaving and the final date s/he will attend. The family’s tuition obligation will be calculated according to the above criteria and the family will be billed.
