We are asking all families to sign up for a committee (or group) next year, at the time contracts are signed. The reason our fees are as low as they are is that much of the school (outside of the classroom) is looked after by volunteers. Without the volunteer community, we would be looking at a much higher tuition.
We have come up with the following areas in which volunteers are always needed:
 repairs and maintenance
 fundraising
 marketing and enrolment
 social
 gardening /yard work
 anthroposophy /path of development
 classroom help/supply teaching
Again, you will not be asked to do anything if you are not able. There is no minimum time you need to volunteer and we will not be tracking you down! The list is just so that we can organize our efforts and have a base of people to call who can help in certain areas. It is important that everyone is involved so that we can keep our tuition costs down.
For those families who choose not to volunteer, there will be an additional fee of $1,000 charged on tuition to reflect the value of their volunteer time. Therefore, their tuition base rate would be $6,000. This approximates the cost of tuition if we do not have volunteer efforts. Some people can better afford the increased tuition, but do not have the time to volunteer.
If any of this is confusing, or you feel will present an undue hardship to your family, please talk to any board member, come to a meeting, or send a letter. We are always open to the concerns of school families.

Edge Hill families are asked to sign up for a committee (or group) for the duration of the school year.  The reason our fees are as low as they are is that much of the school (outside of the classroom) is looked after by volunteers. Without the volunteer community, we would be looking at a much higher tuition.

We have come up with the following areas in which volunteers are always needed:

  • repairs and maintenance
  • fundraising
  • marketing and enrollment
  • social
  • gardening /yard work
  • anthroposophy /path of development
  • classroom help/supply teaching

You will not be asked to do anything if you are not able. There is no minimum time you need to volunteer and we will not be tracking you down! The list is just so that we can organize our efforts and have a base of people to call who can help in certain areas. It is important that everyone is involved so that we can keep our tuition costs down.

For those families who choose not to volunteer, they will be charged the full rate tuition of $6000.  Sibling discounts will also be calculated from the full tuition. Some people can better afford the full tuition, but do not have the time to volunteer.

If any of this is confusing, or you feel will present an undue hardship to your family, please talk to any board member, come to a meeting, or send a letter. We are always open to the concerns of school families.

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