Estimated Fees
Over the course of the year, additional expenses do arise. In an effort to help families plan, here is an estimate of significant fees that may arise over the course of the school year. Please note: families who receive financial aid for tuition also receive financial aid for these fees.
Books & Instructional Materials:
- Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 4 - $430
- Grade 5 - $680
- Grades 6-8 - $730
- Grades 9-12 - as incurred
Trips & Activities:
- Pre-Kindergarten - $250
- Kindergarten - Grade 4 - $300
- Grade 5 - $680
- Grade 6-8 - $730
- Grades 9-12 - as incurred
Lunch (optional):
- Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 4: $1,080
- Grades 5-12 - $1,220
Required Equipment and Apparel:
Physical Education and athletic equipment as needed
Grades 7+ Students are required to have a laptop. (Note: the school provides a laptop for students who receive financial aid)
Additional Financial Aid Program Benefits and Support
*All items billed at the same percentage as the family’s financial aid grant unless otherwise indicated. In order to preserve confidentiality, billing is sent from the Student Billing Manager through the RCDS Business Office.
All Students
- Academic books required for classes
- Required summer reading books
- Lunch
- The cost of curricular trips (overnight or day)
- Academic tutoring assistance (at the approval of the respective Principal)
- Additional support services (at the approval of the Director of Student Support Services
- Voice and music lessons (*$45 instrument maintenance fee for 5th grade only)
- RCDS mini camp or sports camp in June (one)
- RCDS sports clinic (one per season)
- Credit for book purchases at the Book Fair(s) (*$35; does not include special vendor items or food)
- Spirit wear credit to use online or in the Wildcat Den (*$50)
- School photography package (*one at discounted rate)
Lower School
- Extended Day program
- After school clubs (one per season)
- Photo book (*one at discounted rate)
Middle School
- Loaner laptop computer for students in Grades 7 & 8 (*$60 insurance cost per year)
- Physical Education clothing set
- Physical Education dance clothing and items
- After school clubs (one per season)
- Classes in the RCDS Summer School (academic only)
Upper School
- Loaner laptop computer for students in Grades 9-12 (*$60 insurance cost per year)
- Spring athletic training trips
- Global Studies trip (one)
- Physical Education clothing set
- Physical Education dance clothing and items
- Athletic team items
- Standardized testing preparation courses for students in Grades 11 or 12
- Graphing calculator (one)
- AP Exam fee
- Yearbook for 12th Grade students (*$40; advertisements not included)
- Senior portrait sitting fee
- Prom tickets
- Classes in the RCDS Summer School (academic only)
Parents & Guardians
- Two tickets for the Fall Parents’ Association Luncheon (*complimentary)
- Parents Association dues (*waived)
- Two tickets for the play and musical (MS & US) (*complimentary)
- Two tickets to the Spring Benefit (alternating years) (*complimentary)
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