The Sandpoint Waldorf School is an independent non-profit school for children in preschool through eighth grade. The school admits qualified students from a range of abilities and backgrounds who can benefit from and enhance the program.

Tuition is kept as low as possible. To ensure that student body selection is not limited by economic background The Sandpoint Waldorf School offers tuition assistance to families who demonstrate need. An endowment fund has been established in order to build a stable financial basis for the future.

Admission is selective and depends upon space availability, age, and an assessment of the student's physical, emotional, and intellectual development and needs. Candidates for admission in September should apply by March 31. Candidates applying after that date are considered if spaces are available and as soon as supporting transcripts are received from previously attended schools. Except in unusual circumstances each candidate is required to complete two interviews and visit a class in session

OBLIGATIONS OF ENROLLED FAMILIES - .The involvement of all parents is necessary for maintaining the health and stability of the school. Parents are expected to share their collective talents in areas such as committee work, building maintenance, and major fund raising events. In addition, they are to be in agreement with and supportive of the school's philosophy. To this end parents are asked to attend all parent/teacher conferences, parent evenings, class meetings, and other educational offerings in order to deepen their understanding of the education their children are receiving. Parents support the teachers' work at school by assuring that their children have regular meal and bedtimes, adequate sleep and nutrition, and limited exposure to electronic media.

MEDIA POLICY - Watching television and videos and playing computer games, regardless of their content, inhibits children's innate capacity to form their own inner pictures, an ability crucial for creative thinking and problem solving. Limiting the exposure to electronic media has been shown to improve the mood of open-minded concentration and social stability in the classroom. Therefore, the Sandpoint Waldorf School asks parents to restrict television and computer use at home.

Tuition for 2007 - 2008

Parent-Infant Class: $75 for 4 classes

Parent-Child Class: $150 for 8 classes

Preschool 2 days: $1600

Preschool 3 days: $2300

Preschool 5 days: $3400

Kindergarten 4 days: $2900

Kindergarten 5 days: $3400

Grade 1: $3900

Grades 2 - 8: $4500

Tuition may be paid in full or in ten monthly installments. Tuition payments are due on the first of each month beginning on July 1, 2006

Sibling Discount

The oldest child pays full tuition.

A second sibling is eligible for a 15% discount.

A third sibling is eligible for a 50% discount.

Additional Fees

New student registration fee: $100

Returning student re-enrolled by April 30th: $25

Pre-School and Kindergarten Tuition Deposit: $175 (credited to first tuition payment)

Supply Fee for 4 and 5 day program: $150 - due by June 1

Supply Fee for 2 and 3 day program: $100 - due by June 1

Miscellaneous fees for field trips, musical instruments, etc., are assessed from time to time. All fees are non-refundable. For more information email our administrator.

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifying students in grades 1 through 8 are eligible for tuition assistance. Tuition adjustment is based on need. More information and an application for TAP are available upon request.

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