The 2012-2013 Academic Year
Tuition and costs:
Pre-K Discovery Days for almost-3′s
NEW for children turning 2 by April 1! Please inquire.
$ 2,900 Starting at 2 Mornings
Pre-K 3-year-olds
| $5,750 | 3 Mornings |
| Up to | |
| $10,250 | 5 Full days |
Flexible options are available for a combination of mornings and full days; please inquire.
Pre-K 4-year-olds
| $7,300 | 5 Mornings up to |
| $10,250 | 5 Full days |
Flexible options are available for adding afternoons; please inquire.
Grades K – 3
$12,850
Grades 4 – 8
$13,850
Financial Aid available for grades K – 8
FACTS Tuition payment program
School Day Hours
Pre-K Discovery Days
- Morning session 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4
- Full day 8:45 AM – 3:30 PM
- Morning session 8:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Grades K – 8
- 8:30 AM – 3:45 PM
Before & After School:
Supervision is provided daily in an informal setting that is fun and safe for children. Teachers plan cooking and crafts activities, games, and outside play and gym time. Mentor Program for older students. Snack included.
Pre-K
| Before Care
with |
7:30 – 8:45 AM |
| After Care | until 4:30 $1,000 |
| until 5:45 $2,000 |
$7 per hour for drop in
Grades K – 8
| Before Care | 7:30 – 8:30 AM |
| After Care | 3:45 – 5:45 PM |
$7 per hour billed Nov. 30, Feb. 28 and June 6
Parker Play Dates
Enriched theme activities, cooking, outdoor adventure and gym time on non-school days. Healthy snack included.
$65 per day | $50 per day if pre-paid for the year by Nov. 1.
Summer program:
For 11 weeks in the summer, the Planet Parker summer program offers a wide variety of weeklong options in science, the outdoors and the arts for children ages 4 –14.
Activities & Sports:
Winter Friday Activities
All students in grades K – 8 participate in active mixed-age activities on Friday afternoons in January and February. Activities include skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, swimming and creative movement. Fees range from $0 to $350.
Sports
There is no charge for the recreational sports offered one to three times per week.
After School Activities
Sports, LEGO Robotics, Circus Theatricks, Bee Club, fencing, drama, art, chess, yoga, computer and dance are some of the offerings for half-year sessions. Fees range from $0 to $170.
Band, Piano, and Violin
Lessons occur during the school day with a private instructor and the Paul Effman Instrumental Band Program. There are fees for lessons and instrument rental.
Eighth Grade Trip to Philadelphia
The annual curricular five-day trip is $500 per student. Students raise supporting funds. Financial assistance can be requested.
Financial aid:
Robert C. Parker School strives to make tuition affordable to all families whose children are accepted. The school offers grants to families in Grades K – 8 who demonstrate need through FAST (Financial Aid for School Tuition). Approximately 35% of families receive Financial Aid. Awards are made according to family need and as funds are available.
Our Financial Aid budget is 18% of the annual budget, supporting our mission to educate a diverse group of children. A discount for siblings is available to families who qualify. Learn more about our financial aid policy—and apply online.
Payment options:
| One installment: | 100% Due July 1 |
| Two installments through FACTS: | 50% by July 1 |
| 50% by December 1 | |
Or equal monthly installments available through FACTS
