NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
Agia Sophia Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the academy. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other academy-administered programs.
2011-2012 School Year
The total cost of educating each student for the 2011-2012 school year is estimated to be $7,800. Parents who are able, are asked to make a tax-deductible gift above the tuition charged to assist in covering the actual education cost.
Montessori Preschool Tuition Rates
| 5-day program |
Tuition | One Payment by Sept. 1st (4% discount) |
Monthly Payment Sept.-June |
|
| Standard Rate |
Half-day
(4 hours) |
$ 4,600 | $ 4,416 | $ 460 |
| Full-day
(6.5 hours) |
$ 7,200 | $ 6,912 | $ 720 | |
| Orthodox Rate* |
Half-day
(4 hours) |
$ 3,800 | $ 3,648 | $ 380 |
| Full-day
(6.5 hours) |
$ 5,400 | $ 5,184 | $ 540 | |
Elementary Program Tuition Rates
| Tuition | One Payment by Sept. 1st (4% discount) |
Monthly Payment Sept.-June |
|
| Standard Rate |
$ 6,200 | $ 5,952 | $ 620 |
| Orthodox Rate* | $ 4,900 | $ 4,704 | $ 490 |
Multi-Student Discount for families with 2 or more full-time students: 10% off of the 2nd full-day student, 20% off the 3rd, and 25% off each additional full-day student.
* Orthodox Rate: Stewards in good standing with any canonical Orthodox Parish in the Portland metropolitan area must submit an “Orthodox Priest Referral Form” to qualify.
Payment Options
Agia Sophia Academy operates solely on revenues received from tuition and fundraising. Tuition rates are established by the school board and are based on the budgetary requirements of the school. Therefore timely tuition payments are required. Parents have two options for tuition payments:
- Payment in full – due by September 1, 2010 (4% discount applies)
- Monthly payments – due by the 1st of each month in 10 equal amounts starting in September
Monthly tuition payments are due on the 1st day of each calendar month; accounts become past due if unpaid by the 10th of the month and will incur a late payment fee of $25. Accounts unpaid over 30 days from the due date will automatically generate a review and begin to incur interest at the rate of 18% per year. For accounts that are past due by 30 or more days, the school reserves the right, in addition to any other remedies, to withhold grade reports, refuse to provide services to the student and/or expel the student.
Deposits and Fees
- A non-refundable Registration Fee of $50.00 is required for the each student applying to ASA. An application will not be considered until this fee is paid.
- A Student Book/Activity fee of $350.00 per full-time student in Montessori Primary through 5th grade (activity fee of $250 for Montessori half-day students) is due prior to the start of school and will be included on the September billing.
- A non-refundable Tuition deposit fee of $250.00 per family (including returning students) is required by the first of March and will be credited towards the September billing. This fee serves as a reservation for a student’s space and helps us plan for next year.
Tuition Assistance
Every family registered in the school is eligible for tuition assistance if available. The school board works continually to balance the needs of parents with the budgetary needs of the school. The school board will strive to make tuition assistance available and parents are encouraged to contact the school office for an application and more information. (You can also apply on line at www.factstuitionaid.com.) However, every family should know that we cannot fund a total educational packet for their children. Our commitment is to work with the parents who recognize that they too must make a financial commitment so that their children may benefit from our outstanding program.
Development Program
Agia Sophia Academy’s Board is responsible for fundraising programs. These programs ensure the school’s financial stability, help regulate tuition rates, and support growth. Parents are expected to contribute time, treasures, and talents, to ensure the success of these programs. Our Parent Teacher Partnership (PTP) directs a fundraising requirement in which each family raises $200 in profit for the school each year. In addition, parents must provide the school with 20-40 hours of volunteer work. For more information, see our Parent Involvement section of the policy handbook.
