Tuition/Fees

Tuition/Fees 2016-2017

Kindergarten - 12th Grade

Application Fee for New Students (non-refundable/non-transferable): $100
The application fee of $100.00 is payable upon completion of the on-line application. Students applying after January 1 will not be charged the re-enrollment fee the following year, provided all required information is completed during the re-enrollment period.

Admission Testing Fee (non-refundable/non-transferable): $175

Once the application and supporting documents are submitted, testing will be scheduled. The cost of testing is $175 and is non-refundable / non-transferable.

Instructional Fee (non-refundable/non-transferable): $425

Instructional fees cover a portion of the expenses that are incurred in preparation for the upcoming school year. Some of these expenses include the purchase of textbooks, consumable supplies, workbooks and student related technology upgrades. This fee does not include optional charges such as athletic fees, dual credit course fees, lunches, etc.

Annual Tuition

ELEMENTARY (K – 4)		$10,400.00
INTERMEDIATE (5-6)		$11,450.00
JR. HIGH (7-8)		$12,135.00
HIGH SCHOOL (9-11)		$13,700.00
HIGH SCHOOL (12)		$14,175.00

Payment Options

Option 1	Payment in full directly to RCS
Option 2	Two equal tuition payments
Option 3	Monthly tuition payments
Option 4	Customized payment plan (Additional fees apply)
FACTS	All recurring payments are processed through this third party organization.

All payments made in June/July are non-refundable and non-transferable.

In the event of withdrawal, a financial obligation exists through the end of the month in which both of the following are completed: the student's last date of attendance as well as the receipt of all withdrawal paperwork be the Admissions office.

General Information:

Grade / Group	Listed below are some of the notable tuition inclusions
Kinder - 12^th Grade	Includes all field trips
5^th- 8^th Grade	Includes an overnight trip
9^th – 12^th Grade	Includes Pinnacle Retreat
12^th Grade	Includes accommodations for senior trip (additional expenses will apply)
All School	Includes a class picture for each student
All School	Includes one yearbook per student

	Listed below are some additional expenses that may be encountered throughout the school year.
High School	A computer for student use is required. Please refer to the website for specific guidelines.
Jr. High	A Chromebook is required for each student. Please refer to the website for specific guidelines.
Jr. High & High School	TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is required for Algebra I and above.
Jr. High & High School	Athletic Fee Schedule will be made available in June (fees vary by sport).
Jr. High & High School	Parent paid travel expenses vary by sport.
Afternoon Supervision	PreK – 5^th: $13 / Afternoon 6^th – 12^th: No charge Late fees apply for all ages.
High School	Optional Activity: Mission trip taken in the summer (approx.. $2,000)
Lunch Program	Optional hot lunches are available for approximately $6

Tuition Assistance / Multi-Child Discount:

RCS has a limited amount of funds available to assist our families desiring to enroll their children. These funds are designated for partial, need-based scholarships. FAST, a third party organization, utilizes a confidential application process to determine need. Please refer to our website under the Admissions Tab for additional information as well as for submission deadlines. Questions may be directed to Sherry Johnson ([email protected]), Yvonne Zezula ([email protected]) or Aimee Froelich ([email protected]).

Ministry Discount:

RCS is pleased to offer a 50% tuition reduction for individuals employed in full-time pastoral positions in a church whose Statement of Faith is consistent with RCS’ Statement of Faith. A Ministry Discount is also available to full-time employees of Boys & Girls Country in Tomball, Texas. Full-time status is defined as paid employment for 30+ hours per week. Pastoral is defined as those individuals whose primary job function is to shepherd and disciple members of their congregation (i.e. youth pastors, music ministers, praise & worship leaders, children’s pastors). This application must be submitted with each year’s enrollment / re-enrollment information.

Financial Support:

RCS depends on donations and fundraising activities to further the mission of the school. A generous tax deductible donation to the General Fund helps to ensure educational excellence for our children. Active participation is requested from each family.