Admissions Correspondence

Mr. Douglas E. Fleming, Jr., Headmaster
Thornton-Donovan School
100 Overlook Circle
New Rochelle, New York 10804
Tel: 1-914-632-8836
Fax: 1-914-576-7936
E-mail: The Webmaster (Technical support) scott (at) scottbparis.com
The Headmaster: Headmaster(at)td.edu
Assistant Headmaster: annemarie (at) scottbparis.com
World Wide Web: http://www.td.edu

Admissions Information

Thornton-Donovan School enrolls qualified students who possess strong academic ability, and are motivated, and who can and do achieve. Thornton-Donovan accepts qualified students regardless of origin, background or English language proficiency. T-D is approved by the U.S. Office of Immigration and issues I-20 forms to international student members.

The admissions process begins with a personal meeting of the family with the Headmaster. After a special introduction to the school, its faculty and program, candidates are given an appointment to spend a day on campus with pupils in their own grade. Decisions on Admission are based on the strength of the interview, the student's previous school record that should reflect above average grades, how the student interacts on the day of the visit, and various letters of reference.

While the final decision is solely in the hands of the Headmaster, he considers information from the faculty, the student's former teachers, and the student's family. Testing is usually waived if the applicant's record shows good potential and good achievement. Test scores are not used to eliminate students from consideration.

Admissions Application Timetable

Inquiries may be made any time during the year. Interviews with the Headmaster can generally be arranged at the convenience of the family. Once the application is filed, it takes the school about three weeks to render a decision. The School operated on a rolling admissions basis and space is far from guaranteed.

While applications can be made as late as August, others file many months in advance before the school year begins. Not all grades are easily entered. The School holds an annual Open House in December for interested families and children.

Costs

Tuition for all grades 1-12 is the same as of this writing (2008-2009 semester) $13,000 per year. Of this amount, parents can receive a $1,000 tax deduction. Parents are billed for all annual expenses and may pay in full or utilize T-D's TPP payment plan.

TPP enables parents to pay for the school expenses through regularly scheduled monthly payments. There is a service fee (call for fee). There are no finance charges. T-D offers limited financial aid. It is based on need and academic excellence. T-D's scholarship programs are financed by the generosity of parents, alumni and friends who contribute to the school.

All T-D parents are expected to support the School's Loyalty Fund. The Loyalty Fund was created to allow families with children who directly benefit from a T-D education, to give something back in return, and become investors in the T-D of today and tomorrow. All donations to the Loyalty Fund are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. While the minimum gift is is usually $1,500.00, many families have considerable incentive to give more. Most T-D parents are enthusiastic about helping the school that is helping their children.

T-D has also done a major redesign of their website and purchased a secure server to accept credit cards to make giving easier. We don't rely on PayPal or other services that might see your information or use it for other purposes. We also do not incur any fees, and you can rest assured that 100% of your donation goes to the school, not some processing company. Our privacy policy is thus "We don't use your information for anything other than what it was intended." We keep a database to insure security, but none of your information is ever seen by anyone outside of T-D's administration.

Rate Scale 2008-2009

For all grades, 1 to 12 the tuition is $13,000.

All-day kindergarten is $9,000.

These rates include all book fees. Books are returned at the end of the year.

PLEASE NOTE: This rate scale is in effect for 2008-2009 school year. A minimal increase is likely for 2009-20010.

Financial Aid

Thornton-Donovan School offers a low-cost, flexible tuition plan, TPP, which enables you to pay educational expenses through regularly scheduled monthly payments. For a $100.00 service fee you can avoid borrowing, or using savings or other assets that could be earning interest.

In addition, Life Benefit Coverage is provided at no charge. Should the enrolled parent or guardian die while the coverage is in effect, the balance of the budgeted amount will be paid to the school. Coverage applies to the enrolled parent or guardian under 65 at the time of application, and remains in effect for the term of the plan, so long as each payment is received within 15 days of the due date. This coverage is not available to those over 65, or those with pre-existing conditions that may contribute to the enrolled party's death.

There are no finance charges on the amount budgeted through TPP. Past due amounts, however, will be subject to a 1.5% interest charge per month. This is equivalent to 18% per annum. Payment dates start as of July 1st. You may, however, enter TPP at any time based on the date of enrollment.

A TPP application form is enclosed with the first monthly bill.

What T-D Stands For

Thornton-Donovan School was founded on the principle that a school must meet the changing needs of its students, its community, and its society. Its philosophy and curriculum directly contribute to the development of students who can use their individual talents to meet the challenges of life.

Thornton-Donovan School seeks qualified students who possess ability, who are motivated, who have self-discipline and who will both gain from and give to the school. The school may also admit a youngster who has potential for academic success but whose record does not demonstrate it. T-D accepts qualified pupils regardless of race, color, creed, or national origin. New students are accepted in all grades.