FINANCIAL POLICIES

CCA has an obligation to its employees; therefore, students are considered enrolled by contract for the entire year.  Tuition is calculated on the basis of the entire academic year of 167 days; therefore no reductions or variations are made for months with holidays, for sickness or for family vacations.  If a student leaves the school for any reason, the charges are pro-rated for 30 days and must be made in writing as outlined in the Withdrawal section.  The school will not require payment for the entire year, but families must pay for the entire 30 days covering the written notice.  If a notice is not submitted, 30 days will be due and payable from the last day attended.  No deductions will be made for tuition or child care for absences during the school year.  If the student enters after the school year has begun, then the charges are pro-rated according to the actual number of days enrolled.  No childcare is covered by elementary tuition.

Installments

Tuition fees for the academic year not paid in full by August 5th shall be paid in 10 equal installments due on the 1st of each month, September through June inclusive or in 11 equal installments due on the 1st of each month, August through June inclusive.

Payments

Payments for academic year tuition not made by the 5th of the month are delinquent and a service charge of $1.00 per day late fee will be added to these past due accounts.  Late fees will be charged from the 1st of the month the day the account is paid.

Past Due Accounts

If any account becomes more than 30 days overdue, the child may be dismissed from school and they will be required to adhere to the section on Withdrawal from CCA.   Dismissal can be avoided if arrangements on overdue accounts are made with the business office.  The parent will be responsible for any cost incurred by the school to collect the unpaid balance.

Other Fees and Policies

1. Lunch Charges
   The current price for a hot lunch is $2.50 per day and 50 cents for milk, if desired.  Lunch menus will be sent home every 3rd Wednesday of the month and are due back the 4th Wednesday of every month, with the exception of holidays.  (Lunches may not be offered on a day to day basis).
   Once you have selected your lunches, return the bottom portion of the menu along with your payment on or before the return due date.  You should keep the top portion of the menu so you can keep track of the days your child has hot lunch.  When a child arrives at school without a lunch, the parent will be contacted to deliver a lunch.
2. Damage
   Damage done to books or property of CCA, another student, or Charisma Life Church will be charged to the student's account on a replacement or repair cost basis.
3. Supplies
   Students are responsible for their own supplies.  A class supply list can be obtained in the school office.  Each student should label their personal supplies.
4. Return Check Charge
   There is a $25.00 charge for each returned check.  If it happens twice, only cash, cashiers check, or money order will be accepted thereafter.
5. Late Pickup Penalty
   If a child is not picked up by 6:00 PM, there will be a penalty charge of $5.00 per family for each 15 minute period or any portion thereof after 6:00 PM.  On the fourth occurrence your penalty fee is $10.00.  After six occurrences parents will be given a written warning of suspension from childcare for one month.  (The late fee is due at the time the student is picked up and should be paid directly to the staff that is on duty).
6. Past Due Penalty
   All accounts must be paid in full for the current term for the report cards to be issued.