The faculty of Academy for Early Learning regards the placement of students into instructional groups to be a very important professional task. Our goal is to make the best possible decision, not only for an individual child, but also for groups of children. The teachers and Head of School work together to determine each student's placement in the key subjects of Language Arts and Mathematics. The important determinants are the student's readiness for new material and his/her emotional and social maturation.
We also consider the following variables when forming instructional groups:
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Continuity with familiar teachers
• Work habits and level of independence
• Supervision needs: student behavior which requires extra time and attention from teachers
• Parental input
We feel our tuition is very comparable to the cost of other private schools in Ross County. Lunch cost is included in the tuition so you don't have to mess with lunch money. Our students are also eligible to receive after school care for an additional cost of only $500 per year. Our goal is to be able to offer a quality education to any child regardless of their ability to pay.
Rates:
$4,000 for first child ($102.00 per week)
$4,500 with after school ($115.00 per week)
$2,800 for second child* ($72.00 per week)
$3,300 with after school ($84.60 per week)
* Any child with a sibling registered in either Lower School (child care program) or the Upper School is eligible for the second child rate!
There is a $30 registration fee required with the admittance application to reserve your child's spot.
Your child may be eligible for reduced tuition or financial assistance through our special programs.
Applications for the Tuition Assistance Program are available through the Admissions Office.
Why does Academy for Early Learning offer financial aid?
Financial aid is essential to the mission of the school. Need-based financial aid is available to ALL families unable to afford full tuition so that they may enroll their children at AEL. The Tuition Assistance Program is open to families with students in Kindergarten through Third Grade.
Where does the aid come from?
The aid comes from fundraising, donor-designated monetary gifts and the annual budget.
Should our family apply for financial aid?
Aid is for those families who sincerely value an Academy for Early Learning education for their child, but lack the resources to pay full tuition. The schools expect families to consider all possible resources before applying. An Academy education for your child is an investment in his/her well-being and future opportunities.
What financial information is used to determine eligibility and who has access to the info I provide?
The application requires detailed information about assets and expenses of your household. In cases of divorce or separation, financial statements from the non-custodial parent are also required. Copies of your federal income taxes for the last two years are required. The Financial Aid Committee reviews the applications following guidelines approved by the Board of Trustees. In cases where additional guidance from Trustees is required, the application is given a code number and names are deleted to assure anonymity. All applications are held in confidentiality
Is financial automatically renewed each year?
No. Parents must submit a new application each year for tuition assistance.
Is the amount of financial aid unlimited?
No. Families must pay at least 50% of the tuition bill for each child. Annually, the Board of Trustees determines the amount of funds available for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Academy for Early Learning recruits and admits students of any race, color, or ethnic origin to all its rights, privileges, programs and activities. In addition, the school will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational programs, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
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