Enrollment

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES

The first step in enrolling a student at Refuge of Grace Academy is to request a visit to the campus.

The school office conducts regularly scheduled campus visits throughout the year. On these days, students and their parents, tour the campus, meet other students and faculty, and see the school in its regular operation.

Appointments for interviews are made through the school office. Please allow two hours for the tour and interview. If you have any questions call our office at (417) 276-2555.

It is our policy that one or both parents visit the campus prior to, or at the time of, enrollment.

Upon completion of an application and interview, a decision will be made as to whether the child will be enrolled in Refuge of Grace Academy. An application fee of $25.00 must be submitted with the application. If the student is accepted, arrangements will be made to obtain transcripts from previous schools. Admission and grade placement are entirely within the discretion of the administration of Refuge of Grace Academy.

Please click links to go to the forms and documents , and download the application. Print and fax or mail to use as soon as possible.

Parents should download the application from the documents and forms page and completely fill out all pages.
Parents must fax back the completed application to (417) 276-2554 and then mail the original application to:
Refuge of Grace Academy
10866 E Hwy 32
Stockton, MO 65785

The application may not be emailed.

Parents can call the school at (417) 276-2555 after twenty-four hours to verify the approval. We will not call parents to notify them of the application's status.

Refuge must have the original application in hand before or at the same time the student arrives.

School Policies For Admission

Enrollment Term
The minimum enrollment term for Refuge of Grace Academy is one year.

Medical/Dental
Medical coverage is a must. As of January 1, 1995, each student application should include medical proof that the child has tested negative for both Tuberculosis and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (A.I.D.S.) within the last 6 months. A physical exam should be conducted annually. The physical form provided with the application must be completed by a physician prior to enrollment.

Any former injury or illness prior to enrollment that has required the services of a specialist must be entered on the student’s application and medical health record.

Students under the care of an Orthodontist at the time of enrollment may have their treatment transferred to Dr. Cammie Housh, Orthodontist in El Dorado Springs, Missouri. Refuge of Grace will transport the student to her appointments. There will be a $10.00 charge for this transportation.

Prescription Drugs
Refuge of Grace Academy does not admit students who are consuming behavior modification drugs.

Church Attendance
The student body of Refuge of Grace Academy is required to attend all services of the Agape Baptist Church of Stockton, Missouri. This church is located on the campus of Agape Boarding School. The students will also travel to other churches for special meetings from time to time.

Chapel Attendance
The student body of Refuge of Grace Academy is required to attend all chapel services. Chapel services are held at 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday with the exception of Wednesday.
If your child wears glasses, please send an extra pair or the prescription for them. This may save vital class time.

The education and development of your daughter involves some of the most difficult and challenging decisions you will face. By considering Refuge of Grace Academy, you are thinking of an independent school as an alternative. Your child’s education represents a significant financial investment. In weighing this choice, we suggest that you consider the fact that Refuge of Grace Academy is a boarding school, and therefore, your investment includes the majority of your daughter’s needs, such as tuition, housing, food, etc. A significant portion of these costs would also be incurred if she were at home for the school year.

The following discussion summarizes your financial obligations connected with enrolling your daughter in Refuge of Grace Academy. It is presented here, in some detail to avoid any misunderstanding regarding payment of fees and financial responsibilities.

PROMPT PAYMENT OF TUITION
PLEASE NOTE: REFUGE OF GRACE ACADEMY reserves the right to withhold and refuse to disclose the Child’s transcripts, grade reports, or any other form of assessment, to secure the payment of any outstanding tuition or expenses, subject to provisions for automatic stay under the United States Bankruptcy Code.

APPLICATION FEE: $25.00 (See Admission procedures for further explanation.)

YEARLY TUITION: $19,200 (Monthly tuition payment: $1,600.00)

Tuition includes room and board as well as school fees.

FEES:
- Enrollment: $2,750.00 (One time fee due upon arrival)
- Uniforms: $500.00 (Annual)
- Student Account: $150.00 (To be replenished as needed)
-Total Fees $3,400.00
- Total Due Upon Arrival: $5,000.00**

SUMMARY OF FEES DUE UPON ARRIVAL:
** This amount would be paid upon arrival. Subsequent monthly tuition payments are due within 30 days of arrival and every month thereafter. Please plan for your payment to arrive no later than the due date. There is no “grace period”. Late charges for chronically late payments may be assessed.

MEDICAL COSTS

All medical expenses are the full responsibility of the parents.

REIMBURSEMENT POLICY

Under no circumstances will any funds be returned to parents or guardians. In other words, all funds are NON-refundable.

DONATIONS TO THE SCHOOL
Please check with your accountant, but it is our understanding that tuition is NOT tax-deductible.

Refuge of Grace Academy is exempt from federal income tax under section 501 C (3A) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501 C (3A). Therefore, donated cash or property may be deducted from the donor’s federal income tax.

Refuge of Grace Academy is a private, non-profit organization. Thus, the school is dependent upon prompt payment of tuition and other charges.

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