Tuition and Fees

“ I cannot say enough good things about the attention and care that the teachers lavish on their classes. ”
Carrie Lott
Lower School Parent
“The combination of small class sizes and big expectations has served my children well.”
Sherri Oosterhouse
Lower & Middle School Parent
“ Our son absolutely LOVES school and is so proud, even at this young age, to be a part of DDS. ”
Sue & Mike Ransom
Lower School Parents
“The teachers have always been available and open and we really feel that they genuinely have the best interest of our child at heart.”
Sue & Mike Ransom
Lower School Parents
“I really love the academics, the teachers & the students. Everyone really made me feel at home my first day here.”
Kay Funderburk '13

Tuition and Fees

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS -- 2011-2012 Tuition and Fees
Kindergarten (Traditional and Montessori) through 12th Grades:	$14,300
Three- and four-year-olds (Traditional and Montessori)	$13,150
Two-year-olds (Toddlers) (5, 3 and 2 full days or 5, 3 and 2 half days)
Full Days from	$11,700
Half Days from	$10,400

Other Fees
Tuition Insurance Premium (required)	2.6% of tuition
Patriot Account	Varies
Laptop Program - 7th through 12 grades (required)	$700
Laptop Insurance (optional but strongly recommended)	$75
Textbooks for Upper School (required)	Varies
Transportation (optional)	$120 per month
Yearbook (optional)	$40