Tuition
Tuition, scheduling, and cancellation policies.
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Payment
Payment and fees
- Tuition and fees must be paid in full before the first class
- New students (first-time only) may receive a pro-rated tuition based on their enrollment date
- Annual administrative fee: $48 per student
- Late payment fee (after the first class): $45
- Returned check fee: $45
Referrals
Referral program
- Refer a friend and get $50 off your next tuition
- For each new student you refer who joins our classes, you receive a $50 thank-you credit
Rescheduling
Rescheduling policy
- At least 48 hours' notice is required for rescheduling private or semi-private sessions, unless it is an illness or emergency
- Notice must be sent via email to contact@schoolarchimedes.com or by text to 425-272-5966
Withdrawals
Withdrawing from sessions
- If you need to stop tutoring, let us know in writing
- You will receive a refund for any unused sessions, minus a $50 refund processing fee
Weather
Weather-related cancellations
- If class is canceled due to bad weather, it will be held on Zoom or Microsoft Teams, or rescheduled
- Updates will be posted on our website and emailed to parents
A note for families
Treat tutoring like school or sports practice.
Please remind your student that their tutoring session is as important as a school class or sports practice. Sessions should be added to their personal calendar, and they are encouraged to remind you when it is time to leave. Since tutoring occurs weekly, it should never come as a surprise. Sessions are most effective when students arrive prepared, with homework, books, papers, and a clear plan for what they would like to review.
Scheduling questions
- My student is running late. Can the tutor stay longer to make up the time?
- Unfortunately we cannot extend sessions beyond the scheduled 55 minutes. Our tutors require a 5-minute transition period to regroup and prepare for their next student.
- My student is sick and cannot attend. What should I do?
- Please contact Archimedes as soon as possible, ideally right after notifying the school or picking up your child. At that point we can discuss the possibility of a make-up session.
- My student has a scheduling conflict. Can we reschedule?
- Per Archimedes policy: we have a 48-hour rescheduling policy for all private and semi-private sessions for non-illness and non-emergency cases. If less than 48 hours' notice is given, we will not reschedule the session.
- We need a make-up session, but my student has a packed schedule. What are our options?
- While we do our best to reschedule students with their regular tutor, availability may be limited. You may need to work with a different tutor to accommodate your schedule.
- My student missed a session a couple of months ago. Can we make that up now?
- Per Archimedes policy: if a new quarter has begun, we are unable to reschedule that session.
- My student forgot about their session today. Can we get a make-up?
- No. Per our 48-hour rescheduling policy for non-illness and non-emergency absences, we cannot offer a make-up. If the tutor was present and waiting, please understand that their time is valuable.
- My student doesn't have homework today. Can we cancel or reschedule?
- No. The session will still be held. Tutors can always make productive use of the time, whether reviewing current material, previewing upcoming chapters, or reinforcing foundational skills.
- My student has a test and wants to move their regular session. Can we do that?
- Please first discuss with your student how they're doing in the class. If they're struggling, a last-minute session likely won't be very effective and it's better to keep the regular session and develop a study plan with the tutor. If the student is doing well and just wants a brief review, feel free to reach out, but availability may be limited and we may not be able to schedule with the same tutor.
Questions about a plan or a policy?
Email us at contact@schoolarchimedes.com or call 425-272-5966. We will walk you through which plan fits your student and how scheduling works.