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Madrona School welcomes families and students of any race, religion, national or ethnic origin to all of its programs, classes and activities.


	"Waldorf education addresses the child as no other education does.... By the time they reach us at the college and university level, these students are grounded broadly and deeply and have a remarkable enthusiasm for learning. Such students possess the eye of discoverers, and the compassionate heart of the reformer which, when joined to a task, can change the planet." -- Arthur Zajonc, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. of Physics Amherst College Application Process Please call (206) 855-8041 to schedule a site visit or request an application package. Once the school has received your application, student records (for grades students only) and non-refundable application fee ($50 for Preschool, Kindergarten & Grades, $25 for Parent-Toddler), the administrator or the class teacher will contact you to schedule an interview. Teacher Interview with Parents This interview provides you the chance to ask in-depth questions about the school and the Waldorf curriculum, and allows the teacher to learn about your child and family. It’s important to use this time to make sure Waldorf education is a good fit for your family and your child. If applying during the school year and entering first grade or older, your child will be scheduled to spend a day in class. Child’s Visit to the Classroom (Grades Classes only) Your child will spend a day in class with the children with whom they would attend school. The teacher will talk individually with your child and may perform some gentle, non-pressured assessments. Additional Assessment For grade school applicants, the teacher may request an additional assessment to be performed by a development specialist. This assessment yields valuable information for both teacher and parents. Acceptance The decision to accept the child rests with the class teacher, although other faculty or administrative staff may assist. Upon this decision, the administrator contacts the family. Enrollment Interview If the family and school are in agreement to proceed with enrollment, a final interview with the administrator will occur wherein school life and policies will be discussed and enrollment forms will be completed. The Enrollment and Materials fee is due at this time to ensure your child’s place in the class. This non-refundable fee covers the admissions process as well as materials that will be purchased on your child’s behalf. Orientation New families will be invited to an Orientation offered in late summer.

2008 - 2009 Tuition
Class	Annual Tuition
Parent-Toddler 4 classes avail. Thurs or Friday 9:00 - 11:00 11:00 - 1:00	$850
Preschool Mon-Tues-Wed 9:00 - 11:30 12:30 - 3:00	$3,300
Kindergarten Mon-Thurs 8:45 - 12:45	$5,800
Kindergarten Mon-Friday 8:45 - 12:45	$7,000
Grades 1 – 5 8:45 - 3:15 M-Th 8:45 - 1:00 Fri	$8,500
Grade 6 8:45 - 3:15 M-Th 8:45 - 1:00 Fri	$9,000

Enrollment/Materials Fees to be paid upon acceptance into the program. Serves to secure your child's place in the class
* Parent-Toddler $100
* Preschool $250
* Kindergarten $300
* Grades 1-6 $ 325

Discounts
Early payment: 3% for payment of entire annual tuition before August 1

Sibling: 10% for 2nd sibling, 50% for 3rd & 4th children enrolled (applied
to lower tuitions)

Application Fee
Non-refundable fee is due when submitting the Application for Admission: $25 for Parent-Toddler; $50 for Preschool through Grades.

Enrollment & Materials Fees
Non-refundable fee is due upon acceptance into the program for new students, or annually in February for re-enrolling students. Payment of fee holds student’s place in the class.

Activities Fee
for middle school students only, $600. Covers cost of outside lessons taught by community professionals in which the entire class participates (Aikido, swimming, tennis, bicycle maintenance etc.). Must be paid in full by August 1st.

Please Note:

The Waldorf curriculum is designed to meet children at their developmental age level. Children entering a Waldorf grades program are slightly older than in conventional schools. First grade is geared for late six to seven year olds, and children should be six by the preceding May 31st to enter the first grade. This continues up the grades.

Special circumstances may arise which warrant placement of a younger or older child in a class.

Age Guidelines

Parent Toddler

Age 1 - 3; born before 9/1/07

Preschool

Age 3-4; born before 9/1/05

Kindergarten

Age 4-6; born before 6/1/04

1st Grade

Age 6-7; born before 6/1/02

2nd Grade

Age 7-8; born before 6/1/01

3rd Grade

Age 8-9; born before 6/1/00

5th Grade

Age 10-11; born before 6/1/98

6th Grade

Age 11-13; born before 6/1/97

Financial assistance may be available for families of grade school students.

Tuition Level Assessment (TLA)
Madrona School's financial assistance program is called "tuition level assessment," or TLA. This process assesses tuition levels with respect to individual family circumstances. Please contact our Enrollment Coordinator, Missi Goss, for more information about TLA.

Student Withdrawal
For all students, there is an eight-week provisional period. Students withdrawing during this period pay for the time attended plus one month. If a child continues in the class beyond this eight week period, it is understood that a tuition commitment has been made for the remainder of the school year.

All classes are dependent upon sufficient enrollment.