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Testimonial
This school is amazing! It has helped many single parents by giving hope for their child's future and encouragement for the "now" of their school days. Being a single, concerned, and loving parent is not an easy place in life. Very rare are the supportive individuals and institutions that can make a difference in the tension you experience in this role and as a child.
Tuition-2011-2012
1st child Grades K-8 $ 4,000.00
2nd child $ 3,700.00
3rd child $ 3,400.00
High School $ 4,500.00
Other Fees:PE fee $100.
HS Camp Fee $85.
International Students see international application
The Bison Fund Scholarship Program-
Applications Due by April 30, 2011
*The Bison Fund is a privately funded program that offers tuition assistance to low income families.
*The Bison Fund is an annual lottery that awards amounts at minimum of $500 towards a childs education, with the largest grant available at $1,400 a child.
*The money is allowed to be used at a private grammer school , K-8, of choice.
*Families in all 8 counties are eligible to apply
if you meet financial guidelines
*Please visit their website for additional information; www.bisonfund.com
Application
Complete application forms in its entirety. Students will not be processed for enrollment until all forms are completed and signed and the registration fee has been paid.
Records
Academic, health, and psychological records from the previous school must be received before admission to Christian Academy of Western New York (CAWNY) can be granted. A family interview may be required.
Acceptance
After review of enrollment application and previous records, you will be notified as to the status of your acceptance. It is recommended that junior and senior high school students visit CAWNY before a transfer decision is made. It is required that all secondary students transferring during a school year, attend CAWNY for one week before acceptance is granted. Regular attendance at a Christian church is required of all CAWNY families and students.
Transportation
Families must re-apply each year by April 1st to their local Board of Education. The districts are not obligated to provide transportation to applicants after that date unless you are new in the district. CAWNY must be within 15 miles of your home for you to qualify for transportation. Kindergarten through fifth grade students must live more than one mile from the school to qualify and sixth through eighth grade students one and a half miles.
Class Size
If the class is at capacity, applicants will be placed on a waiting list.
Tuition Payments
Tuition may be paid on a ten month or twelve month payment plan. All tuition will be handled directly by the CAWNY office. Payments should be brought in or mailed to the school on the first of each month (no later than the second week of each month). A payment made after the 15th of the month will be considered delinquent and will result in a $25.00 late fee added to the account. Non payment could result in dismissal from CAWNY. Please make checks payable to CAWNY. Any fee or tuition not paid will result in all records, report cards, and test results being held until the balance is brought current. Registration and tuition payments are non-refundable. If a student voluntarily withdraws or is requested to withdraw by the school, no refund of registration or monthly tuition will be made. Under current laws, tuition is not tax deductible.
Required Forms
The following forms must be signed and submitted before admission
- Records Release; academic and health
- Emergency Procedure
- Reconciliation Agreement
- Statement of Faith
- Statement of Cooperation
- Tuition Contract
- High School Students must sign: the HS Student Questionnaire, Code of Conduct Agreement,and the CAWNY Student Statement of Faith
- Letter of Recommendation from your Pastor
Christian Academy of Western New York admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded and made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and assistance programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.