Programs and Tuition

FULL-TIME DAY PROGRAM

Nearly all of our students attend The Smith School on a full-time basis. Upon enrollment, students are placed in those classes most suited to their ability level and academic history, and an individualized daily schedule is generated to meet their assessed needs. In addition to the mandatory core academic subjects of English, Math, History, Science, and Foreign Language, all students are enrolled in Art, Drama, Computers or other Elective courses. A daily Study Hall period and a weekly Physical Education class complete the full-time student’s schedule, which begins with Homeroom at 8:30 AM and ends with Dismissal at 3:00 PM.

EXCEL! PROGRAM

Excel! is a supplement to the Full-Time Day program for students wishing additional assistance in homework completion, organizational skills, and test preparation. The Excel! Program is held daily from 3:00 PM-4:00 PM, and is highly recommended for any student who has, in the past, struggled to complete out-of-class work on a regular basis. All members of the faculty are available to Excel! students during this time for assistance and consultation.

SUMMER PROGRAM

The Smith School offers three intensive academic sessions during June, July and August. Covering one semester’s worth of material in a single subject, each class is conducted in a very small setting (usually less than 3 students per class) and meets for three hours per day beginning at 9:00 AM. Each session runs for a total of 3 weeks (15 class days) and earns the student, upon successful completion, one half of one credit towards graduation. Summer sessions are ideal for students who wish to earn additional or early credits, and also for students who need to catch up on missing credits for academic promotion.

INDIVIDUAL TUTORING PROGRAM

Individualized tutorials in all subjects (including SAT Prep) and at all levels can be provided to students upon request. Interested parents should contact the Director, Karen Smith, to make such arrangements. Tutoring fees are calculated according to the particulars of the planned course of study.

OFF-SITE INSTRUCTION PROGRAM

Following a prolonged illness or other personal crisis, a student may best be served by a transitional period of off-site instruction before returning to a full-time course of study. The Smith School is usually able to accommodate the needs of such students, and interested parents should contact the Director, Karen Smith, to discuss the details of off-site instruction.

OTHER SERVICES

The Smith School also makes available to all full-time day students the on-site services of our Guidance Counselor & School Therapist, our Education Specialist, our Speech & Language Pathologist, and our Hearing Education Specialist.

Fees

Full-Time Day Program 2008-2009

       Grades 7-8                  $26, 000

       Grades 9-11                $29, 000

       Grade 12                     $29, 500

Excel! Program

                                         $8,000

Summer Program

       (per ½ credit session)   $1,500

 

* Please note that all tuition fees are subject to revision based upon the particular services provided.