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Application and Enrollment Process
RWS accepts applications on a rolling basis assuming that a class has space.
Families are expected to complete all steps before an Agreement is given (with the exception of an Open House).
 Attend an Open House.
February 27, 2010
April 17, 2010
Open Houses are from 10am - noon. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to visit.
Attend an Observation Day.
February 10, 2010
March 17, 2010
April 14, 2010
May 12, 2010
All Observation Days begin promptly at 8:30am and encompass visits to several classrooms, an informational DVD, and time for conversation and questions. If these dates are not available please contact the Admissions Coordinator for a private tour. Observation Day is an adult only event. Click here to rsvp for an Observation Day.
Complete and return:
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An application for enrollment with a $50.00 fee.
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If applicable, a Middle School application.
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A transcript release from the student’s current school.
- A Teacher Recommendation form from the student’s current teacher
All forms are available for download at the bottom of the page.
Parent(s) and child meet with a teacher for an at-school interview and readiness assessment.
Grades application: 3-day, in-class visit.
As deemed necessary, additional prerequisites may be required, such as a 2nd parent(s)-child-teacher meeting, 2nd in-class visit, informational meeting(s), etc.
Parent(s) and school make final enrollment decision. If the decision is to move forward, an Annual Enrollment and Tuition Agreement ("Agreement") is offered to the parent(s).
Once an Agreement is offered, the child's space is held for 10 business days to allow the parent(s) to fully review the Agreement and submit the signed Agreement and fees. If extenuating circumstances prevent the parent(s) from submitting the signed Agreement and fees and the parent(s) does not contact the school, it will be presumed that the child is being withdrawn and the space will be opened up to another family.
If needed, the parent(s) submits Tuition Adjustment forms to the Tuition Adjustment Committee.
If you have any questions regarding our enrollment process, please call the school office at 804-377-8024. We are happy to receive your call and speak with your further.
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2010-2011 Tuition and Fees
2-Half Day Nursery: $2625
3-Half Day Pre-K/Kindergarten: $3975
3-Extended Day Pre-K/Kindergarten: $4500
5-Extended Day Pre-K/Kindergarten: $6550
Grades 1-3: $9200
Grades 4-8: $9700
Multiple-child discounts, tuition assistance, payment plans, and scholarships are available.
Click here for a complete schedule of tuition and fees.
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Tuition Adjustment Information
Click here for a TA Packet
Richmond Waldorf School is committed to socioeconomic diversity. Tuition Adjustment is available for families with demonstrated financial need. In return, we seek families who are committed to making this important investment in their child’s future. RWS asks parents and guardians to pursue all other sources for help with tuition payments. Tuition Adjustment (TA) applications are confidential, viewed only by Tuition Adjustment committee members, and are managed by firm deadlines. If you would like to receive information about tuition adjustment, please contact our Financial Coordinator.
An application for financial assistance is evaluated separately from the admissions process and generally, only after a student has been accepted. Grants are made annually and a new application is required each year, as family circumstances and the program’s allotment may change. Generally, the maximum amount awarded is fifty percent for Grade school students and students in their “true” kindergarten year. Students in the 3-day kindergarten program or who are not in their final year of the 5-day kindergarten program are not eligible for tuition adjustment.
Like other independent schools, Richmond Waldorf School uses the National School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS) so that each school to which the student applies has access to similar data on which to base its tuition adjustment decisions. SSS makes initial estimates on the amount a family should contribute to their child’s educational expenses based on household income, savings, investments, assets, home equity, and other expenses. The Tuition Adjustment Committee uses the SSS information as a guide to make award decisions. The Committee will also request and use the Waldorf School Tuition adjustment Form (avaliable below) and a copy of your filed 2008 federal income tax return, including copies of W-2s, 1099s, and any attached schedules.
2010–2011 deadline for financial assistance: February 26, 2010
SSS Parents’ Financial Statement must be postmarked and mailed by this date (forms are available above or below). There is a $22 application fee. RWS is allowed an extremely limited number of SSS fee waivers. These are generally reserved for returning families who are up to date with the school’s business office. Late applications may jeopardize a family’s chances of receiving aid.
A copy of SSS Parents’ Financial Statement, Richmond Waldorf School Tuition adjustment Form and a copy of filed 2010 federal income tax return, including copies of W-2s, 1099s, and any attached schedules must be turned in to the school.
If you are applying after the deadlines listed above, please submit these documents immediately.
For a complete description of our Tuition Adjustment philosophy and policy click here.
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Application Forms
Sprouts (PDF, 263 kb)
Application ( PDF, 60 kb) This application should be filled out by parents of students from Nursery through Eighth Grade.
Middle School Application Addendum (PDF, 428 kb) This application should be filled out by students applying to grades 6 through 8 and filed in addition to the above application.
Transcript Release Form (PDF, 157 kb)
Teacher Recommendation Form (57.2 kb)
Tuition Adjustment Packet (162 kb)
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