What is included in the tuition?
Each student’s tuition covers the following items:
- All course material and books
- Classroom supplies
- Access to all resources available through the Academy
- Class field trips (transportation and admission to the venue)
- Participation in all elective subjects, and supplies and equipment
- Supplies for any class projects and activities
- One logo-gear shirt, per year
Each student will be responsible for providing their own:
- Snack each day (must be nut allergen free)
- Personal supplies (pencils, paper, etc.)
- Spending money for any field trips
- Specific clothing needed for activities (i.e. clothes to get wet in, paint in, get dirty, etc.)
Current Tuition Rates
| K3 | $125 / month ($1,125 / year) |
| K4 | $175 / month ($1,575 / year) |
| Kindergarten | $285 / month ($2,565 / year) |
| 1st-8th Grade (elementary-middle) | $75 / month for 2-days ($675 / year) $145 / month for 4-days ($1,305 / year) |
Payment
Tuition may be paid monthly, per semester, or in full at the beginning of the school year. Parents will receive invoices through brightwheel. Invoices are paid directly through the brightwheel system however payment may also be made to the Academy via check or cash for tuition paid in full for the year. Since CCA is a ministry of the church, checks should made out to Shepherd of the Hills Calvary Chapel.
*If a family is experiencing financial hardship and is unable to pay their tuition on time, please contact the admissions office prior to the due date. The Academy has financial resources to help those in need.
Tuition Discounts
The Academy offers a variety of discounts. All discounts are subject to limitations. See below if you qualify:
| Church and/or Academy staff (includes local pastors) | 50% |
| Pay in full before the first day of school | 5% |
| Friends & Family * | 10% |
| Additional student enrolled ** | 5% for each subsequent student |
| Local Heroes (military, law enforcement, first-responders, teachers) *** | 10% |
Discounts may be stacked, however no combination of discounts shall equal more than 20%. The only exception shall be the Church and/or Academy staff discount of 50%, however, in such cases, no further discount shall be available.
*Friends & Family discounts are given to those who consider Shepherd of the Hills Calvary Chapel their home church and, as such, the parent(s) and child(ren) attend at least twice per month. Children’s attendance is counted when the child is checked in for Sunday School.
**Additional student enrolled discount shall apply to any sibling enrolled in another Academy class, regardless of grade. This discount shall be applied to the lower tuition rate.
***Official credentials / ID must be presented to the administration office.
Refunds
More information regarding refunds and financial matters are available in the Academy Handbook.
Financial Aid
It is our desire that ability to pay tuition not be the sole reason a student does not attend. In some cases, financial aid may be available for low-income families. Ask the admissions counselor to see whether you qualify.
