ADMISSIONS
Preschool & Pre-K
If you are interested in your child attending the Preschool or Pre-K program at IDEAL School, the procedure is as follows:
Campus Tour
The application process typically begins with touring the school with Dr. or Mrs. Soderman so you can get a complete understanding of the incredibly rich educational experience our program has to offer.
We appreciate how important it is to select the best school for your child and we want to make sure you get all of your questions answered so that you can make an informed decision.
Enrollment & Registration
Once you have decided to choose IDEAL School for your child, simply complete the Enrollment Form you were provided after your tour. In an effort to minimize any financial risk for you in this time of uncertainty, we are waiving the $150 registration fee.
You Are WOW
You should look in the mirror and feel proud as you have just made one of the best choices for your child. Your child will soon experience a learning journey full of Innovative, Differentiated, Enriched, Active Learning.
Preschool & Pre-K Tuition
School Hours: 8:15am - 2:00pm
PRESCHOOL (3-4 yrs)
$900
per month
PRE-K (4-5 yrs)
$900
per month
PRE-K (4-5 yrs)
$700
per month w/ VPK Voucher
Registration Fee: $150
School Supply Fee: $300
IDEAL School fills its full time postions with preference. If you are interested in Free VPK Program with a VPK Voucher call our main office to discuss being put on our waiting list for the VPK Program.
If we do not have students physically at school and you do not wish to participate in distance learning, then you can choose to cancel enrollment and your payments will be refunded.
If we are required to have distance learning and you do decide to keep your child enrolled, your tuition will be reduced by fifty percent (50%).
Any time during the school year, you have the choice to continue or not with no financial risk. Should you wish to terminate enrollment for any reason during the school year, you can do so with simply a 30-day advance, written notice. Any prepaid tuition would be prorated and refunded.
Kindergarten - 8th Grade
If you are interested in your child attending the elementary and middle school program at IDEAL School, the procedure is as follows:
Campus Tour
The application process typically begins with touring the school with Dr. or Mrs. Soderman so you can get a complete understanding of the incredibly rich educational experience our program has to offer.
We appreciate how important it is to select the best school for your child and we want to make sure you get all of your questions answered so that you can make an informed decision.
Application
Once you have decided to apply to IDEAL School for your child, please complete the Application for Enrollment and return it with an application fee of $100.00. With the application, please submit report cards for at least the past two (2) years, the results of any standardized testing and any psycho- educational evaluations that have been done (e.g. gifted testing and/or testing for learning exceptionalities). This information is imperative so that your child can be assessed with optimal conditions for their success.
Request an Application
Application Checklist
- Complete the IDEAL School application
- Submit the $100 a pplication fee (CASH, CHECK OR CARD Accepted)
- Submit your child’s report cards for at least the past two (2) years
- Submit standardized testing scores for at least the past two (2) years
- If applicable, submit all psychoeducational evaluations (i.e. gifted testing and/or testing for learning exceptionalities) and all IEPs, 504 Plans, etc.
Two-Day Visit
After your complete application is submitted along with the application fee, the next step is usually to schedule your child for a two-day visit at our school in their current grade. The teacher will make observations as to your child s social skills, classroom behavior, etc. We will also evaluate your child s academic performance to help us determine your child's placement in our program During the two-day visit, we will administer assessments in Reading Comprehension, Writing Conventions & Mathematics.
Summer Applicants
If you apply in the summer, we will set up an appointment for your child to complete our assessments in Reading Comprehension, Writing Conventions & Mathematics. During the summer months, our students are on summer vacation, therefore, we cannot facilitate a two-day visit.
Acceptance
After the visit is completed the Principal will collect the results of your child's assessments as well as the teacher's notes and observations. We will contact you within 2-4 business days after your child's visit to have a conversation with you as to whether or not IDEAL School is a good fit.
Enrollment & Registration
Once all parties (parents, child and the school) agree that IDEAL School is a great fit for your family and child, then you will be offered an Enrollment Contract. After completing the Enrollment Contract and returning it to the school, you should look in the mirror and feel proud as you have just made one of the best choices for your child. Your child will soon experience a learning journey full of Innovative, Differentiated, Enriched, Active Learning.
Kindergarten - 8th Tuition
School Hours: 8am - 3pm
MONTHLY PLAN
$840
per month
*Due on the 1st of each month, 12 months (June-May). *Includes $32.00 per month processing fee.
SEMI ANNUAL PLAN
$4,680
2.5% Discount
*First payment is due June 1st. Second payment is due December 1st.
FULL PREPAID
$10,355
5% Discount
*First payment is due June 1st.
Registration & Enrollment Fee: $1,300
We accept the McKay Scholarship and the PLSA Step Up for Students Scholarship. If you have either of these scholarships please call our main office to discuss.
If we do not have students physically at school and you do not wish to participate in distance learning, then you can choose to cancel enrollment and your payments will be refunded.
If we are required to have distance learning and you do decide to keep your child enrolled, your tuition will be reduced by fifty percent (50%).
Any time during the school year, you have the choice to continue or not with no financial risk. Should you wish to terminate enrollment for any reason during the school year, you can do so with simply a 30-day advance, written notice. Any prepaid tuition would be prorated and refunded.