Parent & Student Handbook, 2013-2014 - Tandem Friends School
Parent & Student Handbook, 2013-2014 - Tandem Friends School
Parent & Student Handbook, 2013-2014 - Tandem Friends School
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In an effort to encourage community and attention to the world around us, many of these trips demand an unplugged<br />
commitment from the students. <strong>Student</strong>s are not allowed to bring along cell phones or other electronic devices.<br />
IV. Administrative Policies and Procedures<br />
Tuition and Other Payments<br />
Please refer to your student’s Enrollment Contract for tuition payment terms. <strong>Parent</strong>s will be billed for items<br />
including but not limited to: athletic team participation, allgrade field trips, LRC fees, After <strong>School</strong> Study Program<br />
fees, and Emphasis Week charges in their regular billing, as well as for missing/damaged athletic uniforms, iPads,<br />
library books and textbooks. <strong>Parent</strong>s will pay for other incidental expenses on an adhoc basis. <strong>Parent</strong>s pay Lunch<br />
Program charges when they sign up in advance, online, for each quarter’s lunch program. Please direct any questions<br />
regarding payment of tuition or other expenses to the Business Office.<br />
Withdrawal<br />
The obligation of the parent(s) to pay all fees for the full academic year remains unconditional after receipt of the<br />
enrollment agreement or contract cancellation date, whichever comes last. <strong>Parent</strong>s who withdraw their child from the<br />
school are responsible for all outstanding payments for the academic year.<br />
Financial Aid<br />
The Board budgets a limited amount of financial aid for each year. Aid awards are based on three criteria: the<br />
financial needs of the candidate’s family, the school’s financial position, and the candidate’s demonstrated potential<br />
for excellence both as a student and as a member of the <strong>Tandem</strong> <strong>Friends</strong> Community. Please go to the school’s<br />
website (Admissions/Financial Aid) or contact the Business Office for information on applying. Applications for<br />
financial aid must be submitted every year, as aid is not renewed automatically, and may change depending on the<br />
school’s or the family’s financial needs.<br />
V. <strong>Parent</strong> Teacher Association (PTA)<br />
One of the unique features of <strong>Tandem</strong> <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>School</strong> is the extent to which parents are regarded as an important and<br />
vital part of the school community. The <strong>Parent</strong> Teacher Association (PTA) is devoted to promoting family<br />
involvement in the life of the school, as well as the close working relationship between teachers and parents, all for<br />
the benefit of our children. To this end, the PTA offers the following:<br />
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Monthly meetings, designed to keep parents informed about activities and provide a forum for discussion of<br />
schoolrelated issues, generally occur on the first Thursday of every month at 8:30AM, unless school is not in<br />
session, then they occur the following week. Check the PTA page in the website parent portal and the online<br />
calendar for exact meeting dates and times.<br />
<strong>Parent</strong> representatives for each class, who facilitate communication and interaction among class families. <strong>Parent</strong>s<br />
are advised to get to know these representatives and view them as a resource for information about school/class<br />
activities and issues.<br />
Oversight of the online school store (go to https://ssastores.com/store/tandemfriendsschool), where you can<br />
purchase <strong>Tandem</strong> gear of all sorts. A percentage of each sale is returned to the PTA.<br />
"Kindness and Wisdom, with Kindness Always First"
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