Tuition and Fees

We know that Christian education is a significant financial commitment and a sacrifice for many families. For this reason, we do our best to keep costs as low as possible. Because tuition does not cover all of the operational expenses of the school, financial gifts are sought on an annual basis.

2012-2013 Financial Information:

2012-2013 Financial Policy Brochure

Registration (2012-2013)

New students:

K4: A $50 non-refundable application fee must accompany the application when it is received in the LCS office.

K5-12: A $150 non-refundable application fee must accompany the application when it is received in the LCS office.
A $350 Matriculation Fee is due within 10 days of acceptance.  This payment secures the student’s place for next year.

Returning students:

January 1-February 10:  Matriculation Fee is $350.00
After February 10: Matriculation Fee is $400.00

Payment of the matriculation fee and completion of the re-enrollment process by February 10 secures each returning student’s place for the coming year. Since new students’ placement begins immediately after this deadline, re-enrollment by February 11 is recommended to prevent a returning student being placed in the waiting pool.

Senior Graduation Fee (Due January 1) – $175

Athletic Fee:  Football – $175;  All other sports – $50

Tuition (2012-2013)

K4: Contact the Registrar for details
K5: $7600.00
1st-5th: $8275.00
6th-12th: $8650.00

Full tuition is charged for the oldest child.
Second child discount: 15%
3rd child discount: 20%
Each additional child: $2750.00 per year

For more information, please view the 2012-2013 Financial Policy Brochure.

Lunch (2012-2013 school year)

The cost of lunch for the 2012-2013 school year is $3.50/meal for students in grades K4-Grade 5. Students in grades 6-12 will pay $3.75/meal.  The lunch program also offers an a la carte menu, with additional items at various costs.

Lunches are charged to a lunch account and tickets are no longer sold in the front office.  Lunch money for your family may be deposited in an account through several options: by using a credit card system, by transferring funds electronically or by sending a check directly to the Business Office.  Each time a child makes a purchase, it will show up on your personal account on ParentsWeb.  Please monitor your family’s balance regularly and deposit funds when the account is low.

Drivers Education (2012-2013 school year)

$200.00

First semester – due September 1
Second semester – due February 1

Music Study (2012-2013 school year)

Registration Fee:

5th and 6th grade bands and secondary bands     $75.00
Grades K-1 piano group (minimum 32 lessons)      $50.00
Grades 2-12 piano (1/2 hour lesson/week, minimum of 34 lessons)      $80.00
Grades 7-12 voice (1/2 hour less/week, minimum of 34 lessons)   $75.00

Lessons costs:

Grades K-1        $475.00/year
Grades 2-12       $750.00/year

After School Supervision

Supervision is open to all students in grades K4-5.

Hours: 3:00 – 6:00 PM. Families will be billed monthly. All students in grade 5 and below still on campus after 3:25 must go to supervision.

2012-2013 Information:

Registration Fee:  $35.00

Monthly Plan (August-May)

Pick-Up Time
2 days/week
3 days/week
5 days/week
Until 4:00 PM
$28.00
$42.00
$70.00
Until 4:30 PM
42.00
63.00
105.00
Until 5:00 PM
56.00
84.00
140.00
Until 5:30 PM
70.00
105.00
175.00
Until 6:00 PM
84.00
126.00
210.00

Special Programs

The special programs department is available to students with professionally diagnosed learning disabilities. Professional test interpretation and consultation with parents are utilized to place students in one of several levels. The cost of Special Programs services vary depending upon the level of support needed.  Please contact Reva Thornton, Registrar, for more information about these costs.

Registration Fee: $75.00

Overdue Payments

A late fee of 1.5% per month may be assessed on charges older than 30 days. Semester and final grades will be withheld until all payments are current. No student may be enrolled in a new semester unless all previous semester payments have been made.  For payments returned because of insufficient funds, the school will assess a $30.00 service charge. Student transcripts/records will be released only after account has been paid in full.

Financial Aid

A limited amount of financial aid is available, based on financial need as determined by a third-party service. The level of assistance is based on their recommendation and the total amount of resources available. LCS participates in both the Step Up for Students (formerly called Florida P.R.I.D.E) and McKay Scholarship programs. Click here for more Financial Aid information.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Lakeland Christian School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Lakeland Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.