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ENROLLMENT CONTRACT
2020-2021 Academic Year
I (We) now enroll our child in High Meadow School for the 2020-21 school year. I (We) promise to make the tuition payments according to the Schedule of Fees and by the Terms of Payment enumerated below. I (We) will be governed by all the rules and regulations stated in this contract.
To accept this enrollment offer and reserve a place for Fall 2020, please complete the following:
- All Parties financially responsible for tuition must electronically sign this contract within 2 weeks of acceptance.
- Submit a non-refundable $1,000 deposit per child by check to the Finance Office within 2 weeks of acceptance.
- Enroll in a payment plan via FACTS or submit full payment to the Finance Office
COMMUNITY SERVICE
I (We) understand(s) that participation in service and fundraising activities is an essential aspect of our role as parents in the school. We also recognize that some parents are not available to provide volunteer hours, and we now offer a fee in lieu of volunteer hours.
As members of the High Meadow School community, each family agrees to provide a minimum of 25 hours of community service to the school per year, or pay *$750 in lieu of service (*This amount is prorated based on date of enrollment). These efforts help to maintain High Meadow School’s ongoing commitment to providing an excellent education at an affordable rate.
SCHEDULE OF FEES
As stated in this contract, I (we) promise(s) to pay High Meadow School the tuition due for my child in accordance with Schedule of Fees outlined below and by the terms of this contract.
TUITION |
Nursery
Must be 2 years old by Sept. 1, 2020
(no additional fees apply)
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M - F 5 Full Days
M - F 5 Half Days
T, Th, F 3 Full Days
T, Th, F 3 Half Days
M, W 2 Full Days
M, W 2 Half Days
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$10,710.00
$6,936.00
$6,426.00
$4,161.60
$4,284.00
$2,142.00
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Preschool
Must be 4 years old by Dec. 1st, 2020
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5 Full Days
4 Full Days
3 Full Days
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$13,107.00
$10,485.00
$8,160.00
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Kindergarten
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$14,790.00
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1st Grade - 4th Grade
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$16,470.00
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5th Grade - 8th Grade
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$16,622.50
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FEES |
Facilities Fee
(Supports improvements and maintenance to the physical plant)
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$450.00
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Snack Fee
(Nursery – 2nd Grade)
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$150.00
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Program Enrichment Fee
(5th – 8th Grade)
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$150.00
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INCIDENTALS |
Optional Annual Pizza Lunch (Wednesdays)
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*$150.00
(*prorated based on
enrollment date)
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Beforecare (Daily 8:00 – 8:45)
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$10
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Aftercare (Daily 3:15 – 5:30)
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$10/hr
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After School Enrichment
(requires pre-registration)
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$15/hr
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DISCOUNTS |
Sibling Discount (for each additional Full Day enrollment)
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$1,000.00
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TERMS OF PAYMENT
Families have the option of paying tuition either in full, quarterly or on a 10 month payment schedule. Payments are automatically deducted from your chosen bank account on the 5th or the 20th of each month. All incidental charges incurred such as field trips, pizza, After School Clubs and After/Before Care, etc. must be paid through the FACTS system within 30 days of the date on which an invoice is sent. Incidental billing can be set for AutoPay and/or a credit card may be used for these charges
- After 30 days a monthly charge of 1.5% on the outstanding balance will be applied.
- At 60 days an additional 2% will be applied to the entire unpaid amount.
- After 90 days students will not be allowed in class until payment is made in full, or at least half of payment due is made and a signed arrangement has been established.
- The school has the right to suspend students for any delinquency of payment.
- The school reserves the right to discontinue or deny re-enrollment to a student if an outstanding balance greater than 20% of annual tuition remains after May 1st.
- If the contract is in default, and High Meadow School refers the matter to its attorney for collection, the defaulting parents or guardians will be charged a legal fee that will not exceed 15% of the amount of tuition and interest outstanding at the time of referral.
- An annual fee of $50 is charged by the FACTS Tuition Payment service for any plan on a payment schedule.
FINANCIAL AID
If a family wishes to apply for Financial Assistance, applications and/or work exchange proposals must be submitted to the Finance Office. For financial aid, eligibility is determined by submitting an online application via FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment, relevant tax information and stating criteria to be considered to the Finance Office. Aid is awarded by an administrative committee in accordance with a matrix approved by the Board of Trustees. No more than 50% of tuition is granted in cash assistance. For families joining the community after February, awards may be granted throughout the year depending on availability of funds. Financial Aid is not available for Preschool students.
Financial Aid applications will only be considered complete, when the following are provided:
- Online application via FACTS at
https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3GBJM
- Copy of the 2019 IRS Form 1040
- Cover Letter to Admissions Director, Jen Bousliman,
admissions@highmeadowschool.org, stating need of financial assistance.
WORK EXCHANGE
Work Exchange is defined as a parent, guardian or family member providing skilled services to High Meadow and remuneration is received in the form of a credit toward tuition. Compensation is at a non-profit rate and does not necessarily reflect market value. This remuneration is documented at the end of the calendar year as non-employee compensation Form 1099 and submitted to the IRS
TUITION REFUNDS
I (We) am(are) responsible for paying the full year’s tuition except under the following conditions:
- Any child whose behavior creates an unreasonable disruption of the school’s program, or meets the expulsion criteria outlined in the “Parent Handbook” may, at the discretion of the High Meadow School administration be suspended or dismissed from the program without notice. I (We) am(are) relieved of paying subsequent tuition if this occurs.
- If the school is notified that it is necessary to withdraw a child, for any reason at all, the non-refundable deposit and tuition paid to date will be forfeited.
- Any outstanding tuition balance at the time of withdrawal is subject to the discretion of the High Meadow Board of Trustees. A formal request to be excused from the terms of this contract must be submitted in writing and with the explicit understanding that the school’s operating budget is based on signed enrollment contracts. Teachers are hired and programs are funded by your commitment to meeting the unconditional terms of this contract.
- If HMS were to close, the chosen remedy is future service delivery, not a refund of tuition.
CONFIDENTIALITY
As a condition of enrollment, I (we) permit(s) the sharing of information related to student health, safety, and welfare with school personnel and parents, on a need-to-know basis. It is the goal of all staff to maintain the privacy of every student when consulting with licensed helping professionals, such as school counselors, nurses, social workers, etc.
We honor the privacy of every family applying for Financial Aid, and ask that families receiving tuition assistance to keep their award confidential.
This agreement and any attachments hereto constitute the entire agreement and contract between the parties. Any and all previous agreements or discussions are merged into this contract and do not survive it. If any provision hereof is deemed unenforceable by a court of law, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Any dispute arising under this agreement shall be governed by New York law. No modifications may be made to this contract unless in writing and signed by both Head of School and all parties financially responsible for tuition.
ENROLLMENT CONTRACT
2021-2022 Academic Year
I (We) now enroll our child in High Meadow School for the 2021-22 school year. I (We) promise to make the tuition payments according to the Schedule of Fees and Terms of Payment enumerated below. I (We) will be governed by all the rules and regulations stated in this contract.
To accept this enrollment offer and reserve a place for Fall 2021, please complete the following:
- All Parties financially responsible for tuition must electronically sign this contract by February 15th, 2021.
- Submit a non-refundable $1,000 deposit per child by check to the Finance Office by February 15th, 2021.
- Enroll in a payment plan via FACTS or submit full payment to the Finance Office by May 30th, 2021.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
I (We) understand(s) that family participation in service and fundraising activities is essential to maintaining High Meadow School’s commitment to providing an excellent education at an affordable rate.
At the same time, not all families are available to provide volunteer hours, and we also offer a payment option in lieu of service to support our work.
As members of the High Meadow School community, each family agrees to provide a minimum of 25 hours of community service to the school per year, OR to pay $750.
SCHEDULE OF FEES
As stated in this contract, I (we) promise(s) to pay High Meadow School the tuition due for my child in accordance with Schedule of Fees outlined below and by the terms of this contract.
TUITION |
Nursery 2's Must be 2 years old by Sept. 1, 2021
Nursery 3's Must be 3 years old by Sept. 1, 2021
(no additional fees apply)
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M - F 5 Full Days
T, Th, F 3 Full Days
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$11,250.00
$6,750.00
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Preschool
Must be 4 years old by Sept. 1st, 2021
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M - F 5 Full Days
T, Th, F 3 Full Days
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$13,695.00
$8,217.00
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Kindergarten Must be 5 years old by Sept. 1st, 2021
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$15,455.00
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1st Grade - 4th Grade
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$17,210.00
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5th Grade - 8th Grade
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$17,370.00
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FEES |
Facilities Fee
(Supports improvements and maintenance to the physical plant)
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$450.00
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Snack Fee
(Nursery – 2nd Grade)
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$150.00
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Elective Program Enrichment Fee
(5th – 8th Grade)
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$250.00
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DISCOUNTS |
Sibling Discount (for each additional Full Day enrollment)
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$1,000.00
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TERMS OF PAYMENT
Families have the option of paying tuition either in full, quarterly or on a 10-month payment schedule. Payments are automatically deducted from your chosen bank account on the 5th or the 20th of each month. All incidental charges incurred such as field trips, pizza, After School Clubs and After/Before Care, etc. must be paid through the FACTS system within 30 days of the date on which an invoice is sent. Incidental billing can be set for AutoPay and/or a credit card may be used for these charges.
- After 30 days a monthly charge of 1.5% on the outstanding balance will be applied.
- At 60 days an additional 2% will be applied to the entire unpaid amount.
- After 90 days students will not be allowed in class until payment is made in full, or at least half of payment due is made and a signed arrangement has been established.
- The school has the right to suspend students for any delinquency of payment.
- The school reserves the right to discontinue or deny re-enrollment to a student if an outstanding balance greater than 20% of annual tuition remains after May 1st.
- If the contract is in default, and High Meadow School refers the matter to its attorney for collection, the defaulting parents or guardians will be charged a legal fee that will not exceed 15% of the amount of tuition and interest outstanding at the time of referral.
- An annual fee of $50 is charged by the FACTS Tuition Payment service for any plan on a payment schedule.
Families will be held responsible for all tuition and fees in the event it becomes necessary for HMS to modify the structure for the upcoming academic year that complies with State and Federal guidelines, yet also allows our instructor to continue educating your children in an effective and safe environment.
FINANCIAL AID
If a family wishes to apply for Financial Assistance, applications and/or work exchange proposals must be submitted to the Finance Office. For financial aid, eligibility is determined by submitting an online application via FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment, relevant tax information and stating criteria to be considered to the Finance Office. Aid is awarded by an administrative committee in accordance with a matrix approved by the Board of Trustees. No more than 50% of tuition is granted in cash assistance. For families joining the community after February, awards may be granted throughout the year depending on availability of funds. Financial Aid is not available for Preschool students.
- Online application via FACTS at https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3GBJM.
- Copy of the 2020 IRS Form 1040
- Cover Letter to Finance Director, Bonita Chase, bonitac@highmeadowschool.org, stating need of financial assistance.
WORK EXCHANGE
Work Exchange is defined as a parent, guardian or family member providing skilled services to High Meadow and remuneration is received in the form of a credit toward tuition. Compensation is at a non-profit rate and does not necessarily reflect market value. This remuneration is documented at the end of the calendar year as non-employee compensation Form 1099 and submitted to the IRS.
Work Exchange Applications should be submitted to the Head of School - Susan@highmeadowschool.org
TUITION REFUNDS
I (We) am(are) responsible for paying the full year’s tuition except under the following conditions:
- Any child whose behavior creates an unreasonable disruption of the school’s program, or meets the expulsion criteria outlined in the “Parent Handbook” may, at the discretion of the High Meadow School administration be suspended or dismissed from the program without notice. I (We) am(are) relieved of paying subsequent tuition if this occurs.
- If the school is notified that it is necessary to withdraw a child, for any reason at all, the non-refundable deposit and tuition paid to date will be forfeited. Teachers are hired and programs are funded by your commitment to meeting the unconditional terms of this contract.
- If HMS were to close, the chosen remedy is future service delivery, not a refund of tuition.
CONFIDENTIALITY
As a condition of enrollment, I (we) permit(s) the sharing of information related to student health, safety, and welfare with school personnel and parents, on a need-to-know basis. It is the goal of all staff to maintain the privacy of every student when consulting with licensed helping professionals, such as school counselors, nurses, social workers, etc.
We honor the privacy of every family applying for Financial Aid, and ask that families receiving tuition assistance to keep their award confidential.
This agreement and any attachments hereto constitute the entire agreement and contract between the parties. Any and all previous agreements or discussions are merged into this contract and do not survive it. If any provision hereof is deemed unenforceable by a court of law, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Any dispute arising under this agreement shall be governed by New York law. No modifications may be made to this contract unless in writing and signed by both Head of School and all parties financially responsible for tuition.
ENROLLMENT CONTRACT
2022-2023 Academic Year
I (We) will enroll our child in High Meadow School (“The School”) for the 2022-23 school year. I (We) promise to make the tuition payments according to the Schedule of Fees and Terms of Payment enumerated below. I (We) will be governed by all the rules and regulations stated in this contract.
To accept this enrollment offer and reserve a place for Fall 2022, please complete the following:
- All Parties financially responsible for tuition must electronically sign this contract.
- Submit a non-refundable $1,000 deposit per child by check to the Finance Office.
- Enroll in a payment plan via FACTS or submit full payment to the Finance Office.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
I (We) understand that family participation in service and fundraising activities is essential to maintaining High Meadow School’s commitment to providing an excellent education at an affordable rate.
At the same time, not all families are available to provide volunteer hours, and The School also offers a payment option in lieu of service to support our work.
As members of the High Meadow School community, I (we) agree to provide a minimum of 25 hours of community service to The School per year OR pay $750.
SCHEDULE OF FEES
As stated in this contract, I (we) promise to pay High Meadow School the tuition due for my child in accordance with the Schedule of Fees outlined below and by the terms of this contract.
TUITION |
Nursery 3's Must be 3 years old by Sept. 1, 2022
(no additional fees apply)
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M - F 5 Full Days
T, Th, F 3 Full Days
M, W 2 Full Days
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$11,670.00
$7,000.00
$4,665.00
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Preschool
Must be 4 years old by Dec. 1st, 2022
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M - F 5 Full Days
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$14,175.00
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Kindergarten Must be 5 years old by Dec. 1st, 2022
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$15,955.00
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1st Grade - 4th Grade
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$17,855.00
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5th Grade - 8th Grade
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$17,935.00
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FEES |
Facilities Fee
(Supports improvements and maintenance to the physical plant)
|
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$450.00
|
DISCOUNTS |
Sibling Discount (for each additional Full Day enrollment)
|
|
$1,000.00
|
TERMS OF PAYMENT
Families have the option of paying tuition either in full, quarterly, or on a 10-month payment schedule. Payments are automatically deducted from your chosen bank account on the 5th or the 20th of each month. All incidental charges incurred such as field trips, special lunches, after/before school care, afterschool enrichment courses, etc. must be paid through the FACTS system within 30 days of the date on which an invoice is sent or prepaid via STRIPE (HMS Portal) as available. Incidental billing completed through FACTS can be set for AutoPay and/or a credit card may be used for these charges.
- After 30 days a monthly charge of 1.5% on the outstanding balance will be applied.
- At 60 days an additional 2% will be applied to the entire unpaid amount.
- After 90 days students the school reserves the right to exclude the student from school participation until the payment is made in full, or at least half of payment due is made and a signed arrangement has been established.
- The school has the right to suspend students for any delinquency of payment.
- The school reserves the right to discontinue or deny re-enrollment to a student if an outstanding balance of annual tuition for the current school year remains after May 1st.
- If the contract is in default, and High Meadow School refers the matter to its attorney for collection, the defaulting parents or guardians will be charged a legal fee that will not exceed 15% of the amount of tuition and interest outstanding at the time of referral.
- An annual fee of $50 is charged by the FACTS Tuition Payment Service for any plan on a payment schedule.
I (We) understand that I (we) will be held responsible for all tuition and fees in the event it becomes necessary for High Meadow School to modify the structure for the upcoming academic year that complies with State and Federal guidelines, yet also allows The School’s instructors to continue educating my (our) child (children) in an effective and safe environment.
FINANCIAL AID
If a family wishes to apply for Financial Aid, applications must be submitted to the Finance Office. For financial aid, eligibility is determined by submitting an online application via FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment, relevant tax information and stating criteria to be considered to the Finance Office. Aid is awarded by an administrative committee in accordance with a matrix approved by the Board of Trustees. No more than 50% of tuition is granted in cash assistance. For families joining the community after February, awards may be granted throughout the year depending on availability of funds.
Financial Aid applications will only be considered complete when the following are provided:
- Online application via FACTS at https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3GBJM.
- Copy of the 2021 IRS Form 1040 or 2021 W-2 and 2020 IRS Form 1040
- Cover Letter to Finance Director, Bonita Chase, bonitac@highmeadowschool.org, stating need of request.
WORK EXCHANGE
Work Exchange is defined as a parent, guardian, or family member providing skilled services to High Meadow School and remuneration is received in the form of a credit toward tuition. Compensation is at a non-profit rate and does not necessarily reflect market value. This remuneration is documented at the end of the calendar year as a non-employee compensation Form 1099 and submitted to the IRS.
Work Exchange applications must be submitted through the parent portal: https://hmsportal.org/work-exchange-application/
TUITION REFUNDS
I (We) am(are) responsible for paying the full year’s tuition except under the following conditions:
- Any child whose behavior creates an unreasonable disruption of The School’s program or meets the expulsion criteria outlined in the “Parent Handbook” may, at the discretion of the High Meadow School administration, be suspended or dismissed from the program without notice. I (We) am(are) relieved of paying subsequent tuition if this occurs.
- If The School is notified that it is necessary to withdraw a child for any reason at all, I (we) understand that the non-refundable deposit and tuition paid to date will be forfeited. Teachers are hired and programs are funded by the commitment to meeting the unconditional terms of this contract.
- If High Meadow School were to close unexpectedly, I (we) understand that the chosen remedy is future service delivery, not a refund of tuition.
CONFIDENTIALITY
As a condition of enrollment, I (we) permit the sharing of information related to student health, safety, and welfare with school personnel on a need-to-know basis. It is the goal of all staff to maintain the privacy of every student when consulting with licensed service providers, such as school counselors, nurses, social workers, etc.
We honor the privacy of every family applying for Financial Aid, and ask that families who receive tuition assistance to keep their award confidential.
This agreement and any attachments hereto constitute the entire agreement and contract between the parties. Any and all previous agreements or discussions are merged into this contract and do not survive it. If any provision hereof is deemed unenforceable by a court of law, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Any dispute arising under this agreement shall be governed by New York State law. No modifications may be made to this contract unless in writing and signed by both Head of School and all parties financially responsible for tuition.
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Would you like to be included in our printed HMS Family Directory (Useful for carpooling, playdates, etc.)?
Would you like to be included in our printed HMS Family Directory (Useful for carpooling, playdates, etc.)?
(choose one)
Please submit a non-refundable $1,000.00 deposit per child (choose one)
(The electronic signature below has same validity as written signature. No third-party validation of the signature is necessary. Electronic signature applies to single document being signed. A paper and ink version available upon request to Finance Office.)
I understand that by signing below, I agree to all the terms and conditions of this Enrollment Contract.
The electronic signature below has same validity as written signature. No third-party validation of the signature is necessary. Electronic signature applies to single document being signed. A paper and ink version available upon request to Finance Office.
I understand by signing below, I agree to all the terms and conditions of the Enrollment Contract.
- High Meadow School does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment practices on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic information, gender stereotyping and perceived sexuality, or on any other basis prohibited by law
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