• If the student has experimented with substances

  • No use within the past six months

  • Successful completion of a treatment program (documentation required)

• Minor and non-life threatening medical conditions reviewed on individual basis

• Continent of bowel and bladder

• Will accept students who take medication during the school day

Students must possess a minimum full scale IQ of 80 or higher on an approved standardized test

Verbal communication or have an assistive device for communication- reviewed on an individual basis

Students with the following history will not be eligible to apply:

• Adjudicated youth

• Students who have demonstrated physical aggression within the past six months

• Students who have eloped/run away within the past six months

• Fire setting behavior

• Incident of harm towards animal

• Suicidal attempt within the past six months

• Homicidal ideation and/or attempt within the past six months

When available/appropriate, the following documentation must be provided during the admissions process:

• Court order regarding custody

• IEP testing and/or IEP document

• Psychological testing

• Referral from home school district

The total cost of annual tuition is $19,850. This represents a total 12-month therapeutic, academic, and community experience, which includes:

● Year round school program, Monday-Friday schedule (with the exception of Federal or State holidays), with drop off as early as 8:00AM and pick up from 4:00PM to 5:00PM (Monday-Friday)

● Educational field trips, plus outdoor adventure opportunities on and off campus

● Learning environment and schedule designed with sensory needs in mind, and tailored to prepare neurodivergent students for success

● Small classroom size (2 academic staff members for every 10 students)

● Individualized educational planning

● Interdisciplinary team meeting to assess each student’s needs and supports in place, plus input from our professional consultants Dr. Matthew Fisher and Deanna Parish, PhD

● Quarterly family seminars and monthly virtual lunch and learn educational opportunities

● Parent support/education from our clinical and academic teams

● Transition services

TCFS was developed from the vision of creating a therapeutic academic day school committed to the highest quality of service and the highest ethical standards possible. We are committed to this vision which includes not compromising the quality of our program. We believe the following about fees and quality of service:

1. TCFS is a private, non-profit organization with a goal to provide community support for neurodiverse middle school and high school students. Coverage of school expenses is supported by a combination of grants, business sponsorships, community fundraisers, individual donations, student insurance coverage, and tuition paid by families.

2. TCFS has made every effort to explore potential income sources and strives to keep tuition costs as affordable as possible for families.

3. TCFS believes in charging fair prices for a high quality therapeutic and educational program.

4. TCFS is committed to hiring, training, and supporting qualified and caring staff, and ensuring an individualized education program for each student. These staff are highly valued, and compensated accordingly.

5. The TCFS budget includes an estimate of funds received directly to the school via student’s insurance for clinical services provided. Student tuition has already been reduced with insurance income estimates applied, to keep family out-of-pocket payments as affordable as possible.

Upon acceptance of your child to our school, $500.00 is required to secure your child’s spot. This money will be used to obtain supplies needed for your child, such as a Chromebook, preparation for upcoming field trips, and any additional expenses. The $500.00 fee is non-refundable.

We offer two payment plans for tuition:

● Payment in full: You may choose to pay the full tuition amount of $19,850 for the school year at the time of enrollment.

● 10-Month Payment Plan: 10 installments of $1985.00

● An active form of electronic payment must be on file with payments scheduled for the 1st of each month through Brightwheel.

● The first monthly payment (following the initial registration fee) will be scheduled for August 1st.

● The last monthly payment for the academic year will be scheduled for May 1st for the 10 month plan.

Tuition payments are set up through Brightwheel. All transaction fees will be processed through that platform.

Denied Payments/Failed Transactions:

If a payment is denied by your bank or credit card company, the parent or guardian will be notified as soon as possible by TCFS personnel. The parent or guardian will have 5 business days to rectify the situation and provide payment. If payment is not received within 5 business days, a late fee of $50 will be added to the outstanding balance. If an unpaid balance remains for more than 15 business days, the student’s enrollment status will be withdrawn.

Refund Policies:

If the school excuses the student for any reason, a prorated refund (calculated at $110 per academic day) will be issued for the unused portion of the tuition paid, after deducting a non-refundable administrative fee of $500.

If the parent or guardian withdraws the student for any reason, there will be no refund of tuition paid.

Insurance Billing:

The following Clinical Services may be provided to your student/family: individual, family and group therapy. TCFS personnel will submit claims to Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and Aetna each week on your behalf, for services provided. If you have another insurance provider, TCFS personnel are happy to provide a Super bill that can be submitted to your insurance company.

Insurance payments to TCFS will not result in a discount or refund on tuition.

Emergency Costs:

In the case of a physical health or mental health emergency, TCFS personnel may seek emergency first responder assistance prior to contacting parents, at their discretion, with the students’ safety and well-being as the first priority. Any financial obligations incurred from such instance will be the responsibility of the student’s family.

TCFS is on the provider list for both Exceptional SC (Home - Exceptional SC - Exceptional SC) and the Education Trust Fund Program.

The Rader Ward Foundation offers need-based partial scholarships for elementary-, middle-, and high-school-aged children who are passionate and creative, and struggle to succeed in the traditional educational model of public schools. TCFS is honored to be chosen as one of their five partner schools. scholarship application — Rader Ward Foundation

TCFS has a scholarship fund, which is dependent upon donations and grants received.