Application / Testing:
Application/Testing Fee for New Students (K-12) $ 400.00
Application Fee for New Preschool Students $ 200.00
- Application/Testing fees are non-refundable/non-transferable.
- Students beginning after Jan. 1 are required to pay the Application/Testing Fees & the Instructional Fees in full. Re-enrollment fees for the following year will be waived with the exception of rising Kindergarten students.
Instructional Fee:
Instructional Fees may be paid during the month of February (monthly tuition is not drafted during this month to make it easier for our families to pay the upcoming year’s reenrollment fees and instructional fees). After June 1, Instructional Fees are non-transferable/non-refundable. If applicable, late fees will be assessed on the 5th of each month for each enrolled child, until instructional fees are paid in full.
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Paid in Full
(Due June 1) |
3 Monthly Installments(June 1/ July 1/ August 1)
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Preschool |
$155.00 |
n/a |
Lower School: Kindergarten –3rd grade |
$295.00 |
$110.00 |
Lower School:4th grade - 5th grade |
$335.00 |
$124.00 |
Upper School:6th grade - 8th grade |
$355.00 |
$130.00 |
Upper School:9th grade – 12th grade |
$405.00 |
$147.00 |
Tuition Schedule:
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Annual
Tuition |
| PreK 3 year old, 2 day program (must be 3 by 9/1) |
$3,200.00 |
PreK 3 year old, 5 day program
(must be 3 by 9/1) |
$5,400.00 |
PreK 4 year old, 3 day program
(must be 4 by 9/1) |
$4,200.00 |
PreK 4 year old, 5 day program
(must be 4 by 9/1) |
$5,400.00 |
Bridge Class, 5 day program
(must be 5 by 11/1) |
$6,300.00 |
Lower School:Kindergarten
(must be 5 by 9/1) – 3rd grade
|
$7,350.00 |
Lower School:4th grade – 5th grade
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$8,085.00 |
Upper School:6th grade – 8th grade (Middle School)
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$8,775.00 |
Upper School:9th grade – 12th grade (High School)
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$9,900.00 |
Methods of Payment:
Payment in Full. Payment directly to the school by check or cash by June 1, 2010.
Payment through FACTS. For all deferred payments (11 monthly payments excluding February due to re-enrollment fees for 2011-2012), tuition may be paid through one of the following methods:
1.) Automatic Bank Payment (ACH) budgeted through FACTS. Payment date may be either the 5th or the 20th from checking or savings account.
2.) Automatic billing to MasterCard, Discover, or AMEX with a convenience fee. Payment in full may also be made this way if you wish to collect credit card reward points for paying your tuition.
Withdrawals & Late Enrollees:
*In the event a student enrolls/withdraws after the first day of the school year, tuition will be pro-rated. Balance due to RCS must be paid by cash or money order before school records may be released.
* Students that enter once the school year has begun will have their annual tuition pro-rated for the number of days they actually attend.
Athletic Fees (Non-Refundable):
IIf a student chooses to participate in athletic programs, associated fees will be billed directly to your account and are due by the invoice due date. A late fee will be applied each month where a previous balance exists.
- All other HS sports $250
- MS Football $300
- All other MS sports $200
Other Fees & Costs ... For Your Information
Listed below are some other fees that may be encountered throughout the school year. These fees may be billed directly to your account and are due by the invoice due date .A late fee will be applied each month where a previous balance exists.(Note:Trip fees are estimates and are based on the previous year’s expenses.)
| 5th Grade |
Approximately $300 for Pine Cove |
6th – 12th grades |
Visual & Performing Arts Fees, Life Skills
$50 per semester per Elective (Art, Choir, Drama & Life Skills) |
8th grade |
Approximately $250 for the Texas History Tour |
9th - 12th grade |
Spiritual Emphasis Retreats (Spring) - $250
|
11th Grade |
Approximately $1,800 forWashington D.C. Trip
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| 12th Grade |
Senior Trip - Approximately $600 |
PreK - 12th Grade |
Typically Under $25/Student and/or Parent |
| 9th - 12th grade |
MacBook Required (per RCS specs) - approximately $1,400 http://store.apple.com/us_edu_5000415 |
Extended Care |
Morning Care has No Charge
Afternoon Care … $12.00/Afternoon. Significant late charges apply. Refer to Parent Handbook.
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| Late Fees |
Late fees are charged by FACTS and RCS.(Flat fee or a % of the total owed as determined by the number of months past due and the balance owed.) |
| Payment Plans |
A flat fee or a % of the total owed willbe charged as determined by balance owed. |
| Lunch Program |
Optional hot lunches are available for approximately $5/lunch. |
| Athletics |
Additional expense (over fee) varies by sport/travel $200 - $1,500 |
Financial Support:
RCS depends on the Annual Fund Campaign to meet its operating budget. Currently, tuition covers about 85% of operating expenses. A generous commitment to the Annual Fund insures educational excellence for our children. Participation is requested from each family.
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