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Our Admissions Policy Beginning in the 2008-2009 academic year, Woodside has adopted a year-round applications and admissions policy to meet the needs of students and their parents who are ready for an immediate educational improvement. "Parents have asked us to be flexible and not bound by strict deadlines. We have admitted some students mid-school year and it usually has worked well for students and the school. Now we're making year-round admissions our policy." -John Edwards, Headmaster The reason for this policy is as follows:
Affordable Payment Plans Some parents assume they can't afford private school. Woodside offers flexible payment plans to help parents afford private school "Woodside is not a prep school for rich kids," said Edwards. "We work with parents to find a payment plan that they can afford. We want our student body to include students from middle-class and working class families, so we make arrangements to accommodate them." Woodside has several plans and options, including one which allows parents to spread out payments beyond the graduation year of their son or daughter. To request an admissions packet please fill out our online form. Tuition Information for 2011-2012 Grades 9-12
Grades 6-8
Payment Policy: Payments are due on the 1st of the month and must be received by the 5th to avoid late charges. You will receive a bill two weeks in advance of each due date. Wire Payments can be made directly to the school’s bank account for an additional charge of $30. Books and Fees: There is no charge for textbooks, or workbooks, unless the book is unreasonably damaged, written in, lost, or not returned at the end of the course, in which case a full price will be billed. Lab, art, photography fees, and other fees such as the yearbook, are billed. Students are solely responsible for their books and are encouraged to keep them in their lockers and to keep them in good condition. Lab, art, and other fees such as the yearbook, are included in the End-of-Year-Fee, due May 1st, of $190 ($290 for Seniors). Additional Charges: All grades Registration Fee - $285. Due upon enrollment and each year thereafter. The amount is announced in December and payable by March 1st to reserve a place for the following school year. Wildshaw Foundation - $640. Parents are asked to make an annual tax-deductible contribution to the Wildshaw foundation, an IRS approved non-profit that supports the enrollment of eligible students from low-income families and helps maintain a more representative student body. International Student Fee - $2045. adminstrative fee for accepted international applicants, required for the school's issuance of an I-20. Students are responsible for paying any required I.N.S. fees, including the SEVIS I-901 fee. Midyear Enrollment: Tuition is discounted according to enrollment date. Refunds: The school makes absolutely no refunds on tuition payments, except $1500 of the International Student Fee, subject to the conditions outlined on the How to Apply If You Need a Student Visa information page. Scholarships: The school, with the help of the Wildshaw Foundation, is able to offer a limited number of tuition discounts of up to 30%. These are available to students who have demonstrated financial need and who have both good academic standing and good citizenship. If you are interested, please enquire about availability. Automatic discounts are available for siblings and for students referred through the W.I.S. Tolstoy Russian Program or the W.I.S. Chinese Program. Re-Enrollment: Letters are sent to families in December announcing the re-enrollment procedure. |
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