| FS1 | KG1/FS2 | KG2/Y1 | G1/Y2 | G2/Y3 | G3/Y4 | G4/Y5 | G5/Y6 | G6/Y7 | G7/Y8 | G8/Y9 | G9/Y10 | G10/Y11 | G11/Y12 | G12/Y13 |
| 19,925 | 19,925 | 23,515 | 23,515 | 23,515 | 24,910 | 24,910 | 24,910 | 28,980 | 28,980 | 28,980 | 31,260 | 31,260 | 31,260 | 31,260 |
Tuition
The rates below are for the academic year.
| Grade Levels | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (3 & 4 yrs.) full day | $21,755 | |
| Junior Kindergarten | $21,755 | |
| Kindergarten - Grade 5 | $25,675 | |
| Grades 6 - 8 | $31,645 | |
| Grades 9 - 12 | $31,645 | |
| Grades 6 - 8 | *Tuition deposit of $1,500 | |
| Plans & Programs | Fees | |
| Tuition Payment Plan | Payment plan fee based on number of installments: 1 installment: no fee 2 installments: $230 before 8/1/2021. $280 after 8/1/. 10 installments: $310 before 8/1. $360 after 8/1/. | |
| Tuition Refund Insurance Plan | Available through A.W.G. Dewar, Inc. Based on tuition amount detailed on enrollment contract | |
| Guided Tuition Program | See Guided Tuition and FAQ page. |
Admission Costs
Item and Amount
Admission Application $50
Middle and Upper School Admission Testing $100 - $130 *Testing has been suspended at this time and is not required to apply*
Contact for more information
Jennifer Bullock (JBullock@dcds.edu) - Lower School Director
Michael Jenkins (MJenkins@dcds.edu) - Middle School Director
Tim Bearden (TBearden@dcds.edu) - Upper School Director
Michele Reimer (MReimer@dcds.edu) - Admissions and Enrollment Manager
Additional Costs
| Item and contact | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Books/Supplies: Elementary grades | $250/year (approximately) | |
| Books/Supplies: Middle and Upper Schools BNC K-12 |
$500/year (approximately) Varies based on course requirements and new/used book availability | |
| Technology: Grades 3,4, 5 & 6 Current students will be charged a $50 tech fee Grades 5 & 6 New students will be required to pay a $200 fee to purchase a Chromebook. At the end of 6th grade, the device is the student's to keep and can be used 7th grade for the Bring Your Device program. Grades 7-12 Students should bring their own device to school. Students who want to continue using the Chromebook from 5th and 6th grades can continue to use it in 7th and 8th grades. See more information regarding our IT support and computer technology required. | Laptops: $1,600 (varies depending on model) More information on the technology page | |
| Athletic Fees/Uniforms | Varies based on participation and sport | |
| Field Trips Contact individual schools for more information | Varies | |
| Parents' Association Fees | Lower and Middle Schools $20 Upper Schools $25 | |
| Optional Services | ||
| Transportation Trudy Jones Transportation Supervisor |
Varies based on type of service and proximity to school Service: bus stop vs door to door View details, routes & fees Register for transportation. | |
| Summer Programs View page | Varies |
Additional costs will be reflected on monthly billing statements. This list is not intended to be comprehensive.
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