C&C Financial Aid Handbook by City and Country School

FINANCIAL AID HANDBOOK

3 4 5 6-8 9, 10 11 Welcome Message Our History Financial Aid and FAQs Meet the Community Life, Equity, and Inclusion Office Major School Events Contact Information TABLEOF CONTENTS 02

Our History

City and Country School opened in the autumn of 1914 in a threeroom apartment in New York City’s Greenwich Village, founded by one of the pioneers of Progressive Education, Caroline Pratt. Soon after, Lucy Sprague Mitchell joined Pratt in her work, offering financial assistance that afforded larger quarters for City and Country School’s schoolhouse, along with her own teaching expertise.

Caroline Pratt believed the use of open-ended work materials offered children the opportunity to recreate the world around them and dramatize the events occurring in it. The wooden unit blocks she developed for students ages two through seven were widely admired and copied. Pratt and her teachers began a practice of documenting their work in unprecedented detail A full

Welcome Messages from Frank Patti and Kimberly Momoh

“Welcome to City and Country School We are so excited to have your family here. This document will help you navigate the financial aid process. Please feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any questions about our financial aid program.”

Frank Patti Principal

“At City and Country School, we believe that education is in part a social process, and due to this we strive to ensure that our community is as diverse as possible in many ways, including socioeconomically We believe this enhances not only our overall community but the experience of every City and Country School student.

A community is a place where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives and gifts, and our families who receive financial aid do exactly that In collaboration with the Business Office and the office of CLEI, we have put together a packet of information to provide guidance to all scholarship families ”

Kim Momoh Director of Community Life, Equity, and Inclusion

Meet the Team: C&C Office of Community Life, Equity, and Inclusion (CLEI)

Director of Community Life, Equity, and Inclusion

Community Life, Equity, and Inclusion Administrative

Kim Momoh Nweni Loo Associate

Financial Aid Coverage

In addition to tuition, your Financial Aid award is applicable to the following:

Early Morning Drop-Off and Extended Program

Therapy and tutoring offered at the same subsidized rate as tuition, if recommended by the school.

Financial Assistance for IXs Country Trip Supplies and XIIIs Trip

Reduced ticket prices for Harvest Festival, Spring Fair and Benefit

Instrument Rentals in the Xs and Upper School Orchestra

If there is a financial aid need that is not listed, please reach out to Kim Momoh, Director of CLEI

FAQs

What factors go into the Financial Aid process? Should families who receive financial aid be concerned about NOT receiving financial aid annually, once deemed eligible and admitted?

To determine your eligibility for financial aid, you must submit an application via the School and Student Services portal and upload all requested documents. There is no income limit that automatically makes your family ineligible for financial aid. The financial aid committee considers your income, assets, and expenses, including educational costs for other children.

If you feel your family cannot afford to pay the full cost, regardless of your income, we encourage you to submit a financial aid application.

Financial Aid is awarded annually to students who demonstrate financial need and families must reapply each year. Financial aid awards are supported by the school’s budget. If your circumstances do not change drastically from one year to the next, the school will endeavor to continue to meet your needs.

Does my child's teacher have that information? Under what circumstances is my Financial Aid information disclosed?

This information is not disclosed to teachers and only disclosed to division directors in rare circumstances.

Other than those directly involved in the Financial Aid process, which C&C staff members are aware that our family receives a financial aid award?

The High School Placement Coordinator will know which Xllls receive financial aid so as to help them with the process when applying to high schools. If your child requires nontuition support such as an evaluation, tutoring, or therapy the learning specialist may need to know that your family receives financial aid in order to navigate the process

Does the school provide connections between families who receive financial aid for support and other opportunities to gather to discuss common themes and concerns? If so, how does a family make that connection?

The School does not provide the names of families who receive financial aid to other families as this information is confidential.

FAQs

Other than discounted tuition, what other C&C educational and extracurricular services and programs can also be supported by Financial Aid?

Auxiliary Program Discounted Fees for families receiving Financial Aid:

Early Morning Drop-off: $16

Lower School Extended: $33

Middle and Upper School Extended (M,T,TH,F): $27

Middle and Upper School Extended Wednesdays: $33

Financial Aid Subsidies for Early Morning Drop-Off and Extended Programs:

0–25% Financial Aid tuition= 25% subsidy

>25–50% Financial Aid tuition= 50% subsidy

>50–75% Financial Aid tuition= 75% subsidy

>75% Financial Aid tuition= 90% subsidy

Add-In Classes: Prices vary; see registration form

One Add-In per trimester is eligible for subsidy, based on grant percentage. If grant is

>75% Financial Aid Tuition, charge is $60

Are private lessons and private tutoring supported by Financial Aid?

No The cost of these lessons are established by the teachers giving the lessons The school does the billing as a convenience for the teacher Financial Aid is only provided for tutoring if the school recommends it

When items are sold for fundraising purposes at C&C what provisions are made for students that may not be able to make purchases? I.E., baked goods, School Newspapers, School Store, school clothing, etc.

If a family expresses a financial difficulty in participating in the fundraising, they can contact the CLEI office for assistance.

Do families receiving financial aid awards get discounted or free tickets to school events that require paid ticket entry?

It has been the school’s policy to offer discounted or free admission to school activities such as the Harvest Fest, Spring Fair and the C&C benefit

FAQs

How does C&C provide a supportive environment for students who receive Financial Aid? I am concerned my children will be left behind/omitted from certain activities and groups due to economic reasons.

City and Country School aims to create a community where students are valued for their individual gifts and community contributions. Teachers intentionally build community within the Group and build meaningful relationships with all students so that every student feels safe and comfortable in the space, regardless of their family’s socioeconomic status.

Teachers engage in professional development around diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as identify focused instruction to better equip themselves to create classroom spaces where students feel an authentic sense of belonging. In addition, the Office of Community Life, Equity, and Inclusion is committed to working with teachers, students, and families to ensure that no student is omitted from any groups or activities due to their family’s socioeconomic status.

What other Financial Aid funds are available?

The Sarah Verdone Memorial Fund is comprised of donations given in memory of Sarah Verdone (1965–2010), mother of Josephine Viemeister ’09 and Louisa Viemeister ’15 All donations made to the Sarah Verdone Memorial Fund are available and distributed for C&C children with seriously limited financial resources to purchase supplies, clothes, food, and holiday gifts For more information, please contact the Business Office All requests are confidential

When there are questions about Financial Aid who do we speak to at C&C?

You may always address any questions by emailing Financialaid@cityandcountry.org This email address reaches everyone on the Financial Aid committee

The Office Community Life, Equity, and Inclusion is also available to assist you with nontuition aid questions The Director of Finance is available to help navigate any tuitionbased financial aid questions

Major School Events

Spring Fair

The Spring Fair is an evening of food, dancing, games and crafts, and C&C’s traditional Cake Fair The Cake Fair is like a mesmerizing treat for the eyes, reflecting the very heart of our community: a celebration of creativity, the joy of hands-on learning, and the simple pleasure of getting a little messy while having a whole lot of fun. It's a place where every student, no matter their age or baking prowess, can join in. Friends and families can team up as well! Just like the Harvest Festival

C&C Culture Celebration

In collaboration with the Students of Color Affinity groups, the office of Community Life, Equity and Inclusion hosts C&C Cultural Celebration. The day is filled with students of color sharing their culture with their peers, enjoying foods from different countries and dancing.

In the evening, parents and families can join in to taste the foods of the many cultures represented at C&C, and to celebrate the richness these cultures bring to the tapestry of C&C! Families are encouraged to bring in a dish that represents their heritage.

Major School Events

Harvest Festival

A day filled with festive activities and entertainment for all ages. Each year the theme for the festival changes Be on the lookout for an announcement from the PA for this year’s theme and a call for volunteers.

Helping Hands: M.L.K Family Service Day

A fun service-learning day for all ages, which includes sandwich making, packing lunch and cookie bags, making toiletry gift bags, and creating arts and crafts projects to benefit the patrons at the Red Door Place. The day of service continues at the Red Door Place where Middle and Upper School students and families are invited to prepare and distribute hot meals to the patrons.