The Pathfinder School: Traverse City Community School

Tuition & Fees

2011-2012 Academic Year

**NEW** Tuition & Fees for the 2012-2013 Academic Year


Grade Days
Pre-Kindergarten*  

5 Mornings: $5,090

3 Mornings (M,W,F): $3,054

2 Mornings (T,TH): $2,036

5 Full Days: $9,450

3 Full Days (M,W,F): $5,670

2 Full Days (T,TH): $3,780

5 Mornings and 2 afternoons (T, TH): $6,834

5 Mornings and 3 afternoons (M, W, F): $7,706

 

 

Kindergarten*

5 Full Days; $9,450

5 Mornings: $5,090

5 Mornings and 2 afternoons (T, TH): $6,834

5 Mornings and 3 afternoons (M, W, F): $7,706

 

First Grade $9,450
Second Grade $9,450
Third Grade $9,450
Fourth Grade $9,450
Fifth Grade $9,450
Sixth Grade $9,450
Seventh Grade $9,450
Eight Grade $9,450

Note

*Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Additional Afternoons: Additional contiguous afternoons may be added at the semester break in January in consultation with the teacher. The fees will be pro-rated accordingly.

*Book Fees: In the 2012-2013 school year, there will no longer be Books & Materials Fees. The numbers you see listed above cover all materials and activities.

Paying Tuition

Interest-free monthly payment plans are available to spread payments over ten-months.

Extended Day

The Extended Day Program allows students to join in after school activities. They are billed monthly at a rate of $5 per hour.

Sibling Discount

If a family is not on financial aid, laddered discounts are offered for younger siblings.

1st Sibling - 12%
2nd Sibling - 24%
3rd Sibling - 36%

Fair Share

Tutiion covers approximately 80% of the cost of educating each Pathfinder Student.  The Fair Share program along with all other fundraising efforts at Pathfinder help to balance the operating budget that funds the school's mission.  The Fair Share program is essential to maintaining the exceptional educational environments that children experience daily, and every Pathfinder family is expected to participate in the Fair Share program according to their means.