Student's Name
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Student Nickname (if applicable)
Parent or Guardian Name
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Second Parent or Guardian Name
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Parent or Guardian Email Address
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Second Parent or Guardian Email Address
Address
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Address 1
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Student Birth Date
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Special Needs
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Lotus & Ivy’s administrative team is happy to meet with your family virtually if you have questions about whether or not we can meet the needs of your child. While we are committed to meeting each child’s academic needs as best we can, there may be times when our scope of support services is not adequate to meet the needs of a child. As a private, online program, we may not have the resources to provide an appropriate education for all children. Lotus & Ivy reserves the right to deny acceptance or continued enrollment in the school if the administration or staff does not believe we can adequately meet a child’s needs.
Does your child have any special needs we need to be aware of? (Please make every effort to be as thorough as possible with your answer as it may affect our ability to provide instruction for them. Please make sure you have read the Admissions page section about Students with Special Needs.)
Choose your class(es):
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Kindergarten Main Lessons
Class 1 Main Lessons
Class 1 Math
Class 1 Complements
Class 2 Main Lessons
Class 2 Math
Class 2 Complements
Class 3 Main Lessons
Class 3 Math
Class 3 Complements
Class 4 Main Lessons
Class 4 Math
Class 4 Complements
Class 5 Main Lessons
Class 5 Math
Class 5 Complements
Class 6 Main Lessons
Class 6 Math
Class 6 Complements
Class 7 Main Lessons
Class 7 Math
Class 7 Complements
Class 8 Main Lessons
Class 8 Math
Class 8 Complements
Class 1/2 German Only
Class 3/4 German Only
Class 5/6 German Only
Class 7/8 German Only
Class 1/2 Handwork Only
Class 3/4 Handwork Only
Class 5/6 Handwork Only
Class 7/8 Handwork Only
Class 1/2 Spanish Only
Class 3/4 Spanish Only
Class 5/6 Spanish Only
Class7/8 Spanish Only
Class 1/2 Pentatonic Flute Only
Class 3/4 Pentatonic Flute Only
Class 5/6 Recorder & Music Notation Only
Class 7/8 Recorder & Music Notation Only
In-Person Interest
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Please indicate below if you are interested in an in-person class meeting option, if there are classmates in your area?
Yes, I am interested and I give Lotus & Ivy permission to share my phone number and email address with the organizer.
No, I am not interested.
Class Parent Interest
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Please indicate below if you are interested in becoming your child's Class Parent. Examples of Class Parent duties include, but are not limited to arranging in-person class meetings with other families in your area, helping the teacher plan celebrations throughout the year, etc.
Yes, I'm interested in becoming Class Parent.
No, I an NOT interested in becoming Class Parent.
Terms and Conditions
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Prior to submitting your child’s applications, please read and agree to the following terms:
TUITION PAYMENTS
Tuition may be paid in full each year or in monthly installments.
Students may enroll in the September Classes (4 weeks) as a trial period. September tuition is due by July 1. If student wishes to discontinue enrollment, Lotus & Ivy must be made aware, in writing, by September 20 and no further obligation is required. September tuition is non-refundable. Registration fee is refundable at 50%.
After trial period, financial commitment is expected for the duration of the semester.
Semester 1: October through January
Semester 2: February - May
We use your payment commitment to guarantee our teachers' salaries. Your submission of this form is acceptance of your financial commitment.
Tuition Due Dates
Registration fee is due upon submitting your applications.
Fall Semester (5 months) 2021
Tuition is due by July 1, 2021 for September 2021.
Tuition is due by September 1, 2021 for October 2021.
Tuition is due by October 1, 2021 for November 2021.
Tuition is due by November 1, 2021 for December 2021.
Tuition is due by December 1, 2021 for January 2022.
Spring Semester (4 months)
Tuition is due by January 1, 2022 for February 2022.
Tuition is due by February 1, 2022 for March 2022.
Tuition is due by March 1, 2022 for April 2022.
Tuition is due by April 1, 2022 for May 2022.
We ask for your help in paying your tuition promptly as it is embarrassing and uncomfortable for us to have to track down payments. Late payments are subject to a $25 late fee per student per day until the balance is paid.
Tuition may be paid via PayPal through our website or using the link on the invoice that is sent to your email. Payment must be made before the registration process is complete.
APPLICATION FEE
The once-per-program-year application fee for all students is $199 per student. Receipt of this fee allows us to hold a position for your child in the class.* Our class sizes are small; therefore, we cannot hold a position unless we see earnest interest from you about enrolling. By paying the application fee up-front, this allows us to hold a position in the class for your child.
Upon receipt of your application and payment, our staff will contact you regarding acceptance within 5 days.
Application Fees are non-refundable.
If you are enrolling mid-year, you still must pay the full registration fee.
Please note that we are unable to hold your child's spot for our classes until the registration fee has been paid. Thank you.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Lotus & Ivy 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. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation and gender in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Hate-Speech and Bullying Policy
Lotus & Ivy has a zero-tolerance policy for hate-speech and bullying. If a student is guilty of such behavior as determined by the Director, teachers, or staff, the student will not be allowed to attend class with Lotus & Ivy effective immediately.
I have read and understand the terms regarding tuition payments and fees and agree to abide by them.
Release of Liability
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Release of Liability *
I hereby agree to be responsible for the conduct and actions of my child and to release Lotus & Ivy from any claims and demands that may occur during participation in Lotus & Ivy classes each week while online or participating in any form in Lotus & Ivy classes.
Furthermore, I agree to release Lotus & Ivy and its employees, owners, and teachers and will hold them harmless from any liability which may arise from incidents or accidents involving my child and myself while attending Lotus & Ivy classes or activities, to the extent allowed by law.
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Zoom Agreement
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In addition to the above policies, please read and agree to Lotus & Ivy Zoom Agreements for Students.
Lotus & Ivy Zoom Agreements for Students
This is for your information and is provided to all families enrolled in Lotus & Ivy. Please review and let us know if you need help enforcing these agreements.
We take class time very seriously and cannot allow distractions and disruptions that prevent the other students from hearing the teacher or focusing on the lesson. Please make every effort to join us in making class time as enjoyable and meaningful as possible for all students.
· The student’s video must be on the entire class time. This practice helps us facilitate community and social interaction for our students. It also helps the teacher be able to monitor the students’ progress and engagement. We understand there may be rare exceptions to this if a student has special circumstances. If this is the case, please reach out to Sarah & Heather at lotusandivyvirtualclasses@gmail.com so we may discuss this with you.
· Make sure your child knows how to mute and unmute and has a quiet space for attending class. There will be time for students to engage and interact with the class and the teacher, and the teacher will let everyone know when these times are. When students are unmuted throughout the lesson, background noise can be distracting for the teacher and other students, so, parents, please make sure your student has a quiet environment in which to attend class.
· Virtual backgrounds and/or effects are prohibited.
· Chat rules on Zoom may vary by class. Please check with your child's teacher about this. As a general rule, chat may only be used to ask the teacher questions. Chatting with other students during class is not allowed and this feature may be disabled.
· After appropriate effort to mitigate, distracting and disruptive students will be dismissed at the discretion of Lotus & Ivy. Lotus & Ivy makes every effort to be an inclusive, intentional, and positive program for all students. Lotus & Ivy has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and hate speech. If a student engages in such behavior, the student will be removed from class immediately and may be withdrawn from the program at the discretion of the teacher and administration.
· Only enrolled Lotus & Ivy students may participate in class. Grownups may be present to assist but are asked to be off camera or inaudible during class time. Grownups should reach out to the teacher outside of class time with questions. We ask that siblings also be off camera during class time.
· Story time is a sacred time during the Waldorf main lesson. Please refrain from conversation with the student during class time and, especially, during story time.
· Students should be dressed appropriately and ready for class. Pajamas are discouraged.
· Students should eat before or after class unless medically necessary. It is important that the students are ready to do things like movement activities, art and craft, singing, and listening, and should be free from distractions.
· Please save toys for outside of class time. Toys are distracting for the student playing with the toy and for the other students in class.
· Students should arrive to class on time and be prepared with all needed supplies. Teachers send emails or newsletters ahead of time with materials listed for the days/weeks ahead so be sure to look for communication from your child's teacher.
· The Zoom link for class is for ENROLLED Lotus & Ivy students only. We record our classes ONLY for enrolled students who are absent or need to view the recording. These class recordings belong to Lotus & Ivy and any distribution outside of enrolled students is illegal.
Thank you for abiding by these agreements to help us facilitate the best virtual learning environment possible for your students.
Student's Name
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First Name
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Parent or Guardian's Name
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Parent is signing here, agreeing to all of the above Terms and Conditions, Release of Liability, and Zoom agreement for students.
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Today's Date
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How did you hear about Lotus & Ivy?
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If another family referred you to Lotus & Ivy, please let us know so we may thank them. Do you know any families who will love Lotus & Ivy? Please refer them to us and you will get $100 off of December's tuition when they mention you on their Application for Admission.
Are you a member of a California Homeschool Charter
Lotus & Ivy partners with CA Homeschool Charter Schools to make Waldorf-inspired education available to as many children as possible. Currently, we are a Vendor for Innovative Education Management and it's client schools- South Sutter, Ocean Grove, and Sky Mountain. We are working with other schools and hope to become a Vendor with them soon.
No, my child(ren) does/do not attend a California Homeschool Charter.
Yes, my child(ren) does/do attend a California Homeschool Charter listed above and we would like to work with Lotus & Ivy for payment through the school.
Yes, my child(ren) does/do attend a California Homeschool Charter; however, it is not yet listed above. Please contact me so we may work together to get Lotus & Ivy listed as a Vendor with our Charter School.
If you answered "yes" above, which California Homeschool Charter does your child attend?
If you are a Florida resident, does your child qualify for the Family Empowerment Scholarship (formerly Gardiner)?
If you answer "yes", please tell us a bit more about your child below and we will be in touch about whether our teachers are providers for the classes for which your child is registered.
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Yes
Please let us know why your child qualifies, how long he/she has received the scholarship, and send an email to lotusandivyvirtualclasses@gmail.com with your scholarship letter attached.