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Tuition
Assistance
The Beacon Day School philosophy has identified diversity within its student/family
population as a priority for the present and future lives of our children.
The Tuition Assistance (TA) Program is one component of our commitment
to diversity.
The School provides
funds for TA. This assistance is intended as a supplement to family resources.
TA decisions are made independently and are not related to the applicant's
chances for admission. Any student Pre-K through 8th grade may apply for
Tuition Assistance.
All information regarding
TA is kept strictly confidential during the application process as well
as during the years that the student attends Beacon Day School. At
any time during the tuition assistance process, you may call Julia Catania
in the Finance Office directly at (510) 437-2312.
Requirements
Parents/Guardians are required to submit 1) a completed Parent Financial
Statement (PFS) to the School & Student Service for Financial Aid, 2)
a copy of their 2006 1040 tax return, 3) a signed form 4506 and 4) a Beacon
Day School information form. Awards are based on the demonstrated need
of the family and the availability of school funds.
Renewal
Every TA award is made for one academic year only. It may be renewed upon
application.
Priorities
Consideration for financial assistance is given to: 1) re-enrolling students
previously granted assistance who have completed all financial aid application
requirements on time, 2) new applications for assistance from currently
enrolled students when completed on time, 3) newly accepted applicants
who have completed their financial aid applications on time and 4) if
any funds remain, new and renewal applications completed after the specified
deadlines. Funds cannot be reserved for families whose paperwork is received
after the stated deadlines.
Resources
The primary responsibility for financing a student's independent school
education rests with his/her family. Beacon Day School will consider the
assets of parents and/or guardians, regardless of marital status, before
making any award. If a custodial parent has remarried, we will consider
the assets of the step-parent, bearing in mind the obligations that the
step-parent might have to his or her own natural children. The non-custodial
parent is required to complete a PFS form to be submitted to the school.
All income sources from any legal guardian for a child will be considered
before making any award.
Any financial support
that may be available beyond the parents' income and assets should be
reported on the PFS for consideration by the school. These might include
resources from grandparents or other relatives.
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Important
Dates for Tuition Assistance Applicants
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| TA
packets mailed upon request |
Early
January 2007 |
| Priority
Application Deadline |
Tuesday,
January 29, 2007 |
| Tuition
Assistance Application Deadline |
Friday,
February 2, 2007 |
| TA
Award Notification |
Thursday,
March 8, 2007 |
Please note that TA
awards will be mailed with your admission decision on Thursday, March
8, 2007 only if you have a completed TA application on file.
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Tuition/Fees
2007-2008 School Year
Tuition
for the 2007-2008 school year is listed in the table below.
Should you require
clarification at any time phone Julian Catania in the Finance Office
at (510) 437-2312.
| School
Tuition |
Annual |
Quarterly |
Monthly |
| Early Childhood
Program |
$12,600
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$3,150
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$1,050
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Elementary
(K-5 grade) |
$14,500
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$3,627
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$1,209
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| Middle
School (6-8 grade) |
$16,500
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$4,125
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$1,375
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| Extended
Care (B.E.S.T.) |
$3,600
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$900
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$300
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Deposit
A deposit amount equal to 15% of the annual tuition is due along
with an enrollment contract by the March enrollment deadline (refer
to the Admissions calendar
for date) to secure your child's space for the 2007-08 school year.
For applicants after the first round, deposits will be due the week
after receipt of your acceptance. The deposit is non-refundable
and is applied towards the balance of your child's final year of
attendance at Beacon, provided intent to not re-enroll is given
before March 1st of the current school year.
B.E.S.T. is
an additional cost only to students enrolled in grades K-8. Hours
available are 7:30-8:30 am and 3:00-6:00 pm for grades K-5 and 3:00-6:00
pm only for grades 6-8.
Fees
| Fee |
Amount
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Frequency
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Application
Fee
Early Childhood ...........................................
Kindergarten
through Middle School ......
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...........................$40
............................$75
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Due
with Application
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| Beacon
Fee (due September 1st) |
$500
(1 student)
$750 (1 or more students
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Annual
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| Tuition
Refund Plan |
$277.20
(Early Childhood)
$319.00 (Elementary)
$363.00 (Middle School)
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Annual
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Set-up
Charge
for Monthly Tuition Payments
(due September 1st) |
$50
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Annual
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Tuition
Payment Options*
- Annual Payment:
One payment due by August 1st. Tuition Refund Plan is optional.
- Quarterly
Payments: One of four payments due the first of the following
months: September, December, March, And June.
- Monthly Payments:
Beginning the first of September ($50 annual billing charge).
*5% sibling
tuition discount for each additional student per family.
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Admissions
Calendar
School Year
Listed below
are important dates to remember regarding the admissions process
at Beacon Day School.
Admission is
open to all students and their families regardless of race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation and national or ethnic origin.
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Admissions Calendar
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| Schedule
a tour appt. and/or attend an open house |
October
through March for 07-08 school year applicants |
| Receive
application packet |
On
date of visit to Beacon Day School (tour or open house) |
| Priority
Application Deadline |
Monday,
January 29, 2007 |
| Tuition
Assistance Application Deadline |
Friday,
February 2, 2007 |
| Re-enrollment
For Current Families |
February
2-16, 2007 |
| Sibling
Application Priority Deadline |
Tuesday,
January 16, 2007 |
| Sibling
Admissions Decisions Mailed |
Wednesday,
February 14, 2007 |
| Sibling
Contracts Due |
Tuesday,
February 20, 2007 |
| Admissions
Decisions Mailed (1st round) |
Thursday,
March 8, 2007 |
| New
Student Contracts Due |
Friday,
March 16, 2007 By 9:00 a.m. |
| 2nd
Round Applications |
Rolling
admissions from April through August |
Sibling applicants
are given preference in admissions decisions by early notification.
This date is Wednesday, February 14, 2007. Once the first round
of applicants have been processed, applications for all grades in
which space remains will be considered. In addition, some applicants
may apply for and be accepted to Beacon Day School as a mid-year
start. These applicants are considered space permitting and must
adhere to the same admissions requirements as applicants applying
in the traditional admissions cycle.
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Admissions
Events
Open
Houses
Prospective families are encouraged to attend one of the following.
Reservations are required. Please
RSVP to (510) 437-2311.
Elementary
(K-5) Grade Open Houses
For Parents Only
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.
Middle
School (6th-8th Grade) Open House
For Students and Parents
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 9:30 a.m.
Friday, January 19, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.
Tours/Visits
Small group tours of the school are given to prospective Early Childhood,
Elementary and Middle School parents on mornings only throughout
the Admissions season beginning in October. All parents/guardians
who are applying for their child are expected to come on a tour
and learn about Beacon Day School. Due to space limitations, we
request that you reserve a space on a tour ahead of time. Call us
at (510) 437-2311 to schedule an appointment. We cannot accommodate
drop-in visitors.
EBISA
(East Bay Independent School) Elementary and Middle School Fairs
These fairs are free and open to the public!
Thursday, October 5, 2006 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Golden Gate Fields Turf Club
100 East Shore Highway Berkeley, CA
Tuesday, October
10, 2006 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Scottish Rite Center
1547 Lakeside Drive Oakland, CA
Thursday, October
26, 2006 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Walnut Creek Civic Park Community Center
1375 Civic Drive Walnut Creek, CA
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