22051 Wilson Road • Georgetown, Delaware 19947 • Phone 302-856-3300 • Fax 302-856-1750
The Jefferson School is not your typical school. We’ve created a community that values a holistic approach to education. Our students come from throughout Sussex County. The small student-teacher ratio allows for intense one-on-one instruction, building student self confidence and instilling in them a lifelong love of learning.
We seek cultural diversity among our students. The Board of Directors has established a scholarship fund to help foster economic diversity among our student body.
Admissions Process
We encourage interested parents, guardians and students to visit The Jefferson School. The school’s progressive educational methods are unique in the area, and one can benefit by seeing first hand the learning environment. Open houses are scheduled at various time throughout the year to permit interested families to visit and engage with the faculty and students during the school day. Other visits can be arranged through appointments. Interested parents and guardians may also request an information packet. Click here to request an information packet.
Once a decision is made to apply to the school, parents or guardians complete a student application form along with the application fee of $100. Applications are reviewed and an interview is set up with the Head of School or Director of Curriculum. At this meeting parents discuss their child’s needs and the school answers any additional questions they may have. Accepted applicants age seven years or older also complete a standards test to permit the school to understand their learning strengths and opportunities for development. Students who were previously enrolled in another school will also be required to submit their school records. All students are required to submit health records prior to the start of school.
Some students with disabilities require significant instructional support. The public school system is designed for and has the capabilities to provide those unique supports. Therefore, as a general rule, we do not recommend that students with significant needs enroll in The Jefferson School. However, we make every effort to assist parents in identifying needs and, whenever possible, will work with area school systems to accommodate those needs.
Schedule an Appointment
Call 302-856-3300 to schedule an appointment to tour the school and meet with The Jefferson School’s educational staff. We encourage you to schedule a time when school is in session.
Student Application
Click here to open a student application in PDF format.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for a student attending The Jefferson School’s full day program for 2010-2011 is $8,400. Tuition for the Junior Kindergarten program is $7,700 per student. Once your child is accepted, a deposit of $600, along with a signed enrollment agreement is required to hold the student’s place in the program. Payment can be made in full or with scheduled installments. Payments commence in July and end in April within the school year.
Siblings of students do benefit with a reduced tuition rate. The discount increases for each additional sibling that attends. Materials and fees are assessed at $125 for Junior Kindergarten and $325 for students in kindergarten through 8th grade.
Once enrolled, families will receive information about transportation services and the before and after care program.
Financial Assistance
The Jefferson School recognizes that tuition represents a considerable financial commitment for families. In our ongoing efforts to remain an independent school with socio-economic diversity, we annually allocate a percentage of the annual operating budget for awarding tuition assistance. Our annual 5K Scholarship Race also helps to raise funds for tuition assistance.
We provide tuition subsidies for as many families as possible each year, and we make every effort to accommodate requests. A financial assistance application packet is available for interested families.
