2014 Summer School Brochure

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Monday, June 23 –Friday, July 25SUMMER 2014

Grades 1–9 • Sessions for All Ages

Monday, June 23–Friday, July 25SUMMER 2014

The Difference is Extraordinary!

The Lab School of Washington is one-of-a-kind: no other school

does exactly what we do as well as we do it! For over 45 years,

The Lab School has been providing an exceptional academic

experience for bright students (grades 1–12) with learning

differences and ADHD. The first school of its type in the nation,

The Lab School enjoys a worldwide reputation for transforming

lives and guiding students on the path toward success.

For students with dyslexia, ADHD and other learning differences,

art can be the gateway to learning. Our innovative arts-infused

curriculum is experiential and multi-sensory, helping young

people overcome difficulties with reading, spelling, writing, and

math, while preparing them for a range of rewarding college and

career choices.

Our Summer Program is a great way for your child to experience

what makes the Lab approach to learning so effective…while

having fun at the same time!

Grades 1–9 • Sessions for All Ages

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Summer is the time for fun! It’s also the time when academic skills can slip, making it hard

for students to maintain the progress they have worked so hard to achieve. The Lab School’s

summer programs are designed to help students discover their strengths, exercise their

creativity, overcome academic difficulties, and prepare for the school year ahead. Through

the exploration of math, literature, technology, and art, your child enjoys the continuity

necessary for maintaining academic progress. Our five-week program is brimming with

imagination, excitement, and innovative teaching to help students understand their needs,

evaluate their weaknesses, build confidence, and develop techniques for overcoming

learning challenges.

• Summer classes for students 1st through 9th grades

• Special sessions in Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy for

children age 3 to 12th grade

• Small group instruction in reading, spelling, writing, and math

• Lively and engaging activities

• State-of-the-art indoor aquatic center

• Air-conditioned classrooms and gymnasium

• Engaging and fun extended-day programs

• Convenient location in northwest Washington, DC

• Shuttle service available from Rosslyn, Tenley, and Friendship Heights Metro stations

and one stop in Bethesda (fees apply)

• All classes are held subject to sufficient enrollment

For information, contact Alexandra Freeman, Assistant to the Director of Admissions:

202-944-2217 or [email protected].

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Lower School Morning Program: 9:00am –1:00pmMonday–Friday

Tuition: $2,750 for completed contracts and full payment

received by March 14th, $3,050 after March 14th

Students should bring lunch; they will have a short lunch

break during the program.

Young learners enrolled in The Lab School of Washington’s

summer program will benefit from daily small group instruction

as well as classes designed to enhance language, motor, and

social development. Each child’s schedule includes the following:

Academics – one period daily

All students receive small group instruction in reading, spelling,

oral and written language skills, and math. Our post-session

report identifies your child’s strengths and needs based on

activities covered during the course of the program.

Team-Building – one period daily

Students work collaboratively on team-building activities that foster

confidence, cooperation, social pragmatics, and self-awareness.

Students create a journal of their activities.

Academic Clubs and Art – one period daily

Our unique Academic Clubs immerse students in themed learning

environments. Each Academic Club sets a dramatic framework

for learning by creating an imagined time and place where every

child plays an important role. Students experience hands-on,

project-based learning designed to build language, content

knowledge, and critical thinking with a variety of art forms,

including painting, sculpture, music, and movement. Students

will join one of the following clubs:

• Swiss Mountain Rescue – Students are alpine rescuers living

on Great St Bernard Pass in the Alps at the base of Mont Blanc.

From this base camp at Great St Bernard we explore all things

Swiss: chocolate, cheese, banks, Swiss Guards and of course

St Bernard dogs.

• Peruvian Lost City – High in the Andes, students live under

the rule of Pachacuti in the lost city of Machu Picchu. We

explore the natural history of the Andes mountain range while

learning the history of Peru, past and present. Music, dance,

textile and foodways are at the center of this Mesoamerican

focused Academic Club.

• Silk Road Tea House – The mighty Himalayas brood over

our Sherpa home high on the flanks of Mt Everest, the tallest

mountain in the world. Students explore Nepalese history and

culture mixed with geography and geology. Projects focused

on Buddha, the Silk Road, and alpine mountaineering give a

hands-on introduction to Nepal.

PE – one period daily

All children take a movement class daily (including swimming

twice a week). Students work on coordination, balance,

participation, and sportsmanship.

Worried that your child’s mind will take a vacation

this summer? Never fear! The Lab School of

Washington understands how important it is

for young learners to maintain the skills they’ve

acquired in order to progress in the year ahead.

We’ve designed a challenging summer program that

develops academic readiness…without neglecting

the “fun-factor.”

LOWER SCHOOL / AGES 6 –12

Integrated Occupational Therapy ServicesFor Students Enrolled in the Morning Programs

This summer we continue our successful program of providing integrated Occupational Therapy services to all

students in the classroom setting without additional charge. This includes OT consultation with the staff regarding

specific problems with fine motor or gross motor skills, self regulation, executive functioning, and/or ocular motor

coordination. Our in-class collaboration will maximize your child’s summer experience.

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Lower School Afternoon Program: 1:00pm–3:00pmMonday–Friday

Open to students enrolled in the Lower School

Morning Program only

Fee: $700

Drop-in rate: $35 per day

Please note:

• Drop-ins are accepted as space is available. The drop-in fee is

$35 per class.

• All students will be dismissed at 3:00pm, unless they are enrolled in

Extended Day. See below for details. (A grace period of 15 minutes is

extended as a courtesy; after that, late fees will apply.)

Lower School Extended Day: 3:00pm–5:00pmMonday–Friday

Open to students enrolled in the Lower School


Fee: $540

Drop-in Rate: $30 per day

During this time, students may relax and choose an

activity based on their interests. Options include swimming,

sports & games or creative time with Legos, board games

and craft supplies.

New this year! All Lower School students in our

Summer After School program will experience Art,

Sports & Games, Music & Theater, Science Fun and

Swimming. Activities will rotate on a weekly basis.

Students will be assigned to a group based on their

morning sessions. At the start of the summer session, a

copy of your child’s weekly schedule will be provided.“ THE WORLD IS BUT

A CANVAS TO THE

IMAGINATION.”

– HENRY DAVID THOREAU

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“ FOR THE THINGS WE

HAVE TO LEARN BEFORE

WE CAN DO THEM, WE

LEARN BY DOING THEM.”

– ARISTOTLE

UPPER SCHOOL / RISING GRADES 7, 8, AND 9

Upper School Morning Program: 9:00am–1:00pmMonday–Friday

Tuition: $2,750 for completed contracts and full payment

received by March 14th, $3,050 after March 14th

Students should bring lunch; they will have a short lunch

break during the session.

The Home Front: Life in America during World War II

The Lab School’s Summer Program explores the dramatic

economic and cultural changes of the 1940s, a time of

unprecedented production and mobilization by American

civilians in war time, through an exciting, challenging

immersion into arts and academics.

Over the course of our 5-week adventure, students will

participate in a plethora of arts-based and academic

projects, culminating in an original production. Exploring literary,

social, political, and cultural contexts of this important time in

American history will help strengthen their academic, social,

and problem-solving skills.

Whether your primary participation is onstage

or backstage, you will have the opportunity to

contribute to all aspects of the dramatic presentation

while developing and applying academic skills in

reading, writing, math, and the arts.

Integrated Occupational Therapy ServicesFor Students Enrolled in the Morning Programs

This summer we continue our successful program of providing integrated Occupational Therapy services to all

students in the classroom setting without additional charge. This includes OT consultation with the staff regarding

specific problems with fine motor or gross motor skills, self regulation, executive functioning, and/or ocular motor

coordination. Our in-class collaboration will maximize your child’s summer experience.

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Upper School Afternoon Program: 1:00pm–3:00pmMonday–Friday

Open to students enrolled in the Upper School


Fee: $810


Classes are held every day for the 5 week program

Tennis and Swimming at GWU – Fun in the sun! Through

our partnership with George Washington University, students

will use the nearby tennis courts and outdoor pool. The

tennis program is geared toward beginner-intermediate level

players and focuses on basic stroke work, warm-ups and games.

Cool off after your workout with free swim in the pool.

Upper School Extended Day: 3:00pm–5:00pmMonday–Friday

Open to students enrolled in the Upper School


Fee: $540


Students can kick back and enjoy some time to socialize with

their peers. They can participate in outside recreation, indoor

swimming, or computer time. Chess and other board games

are also available.

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Leap into Language at Lab: Intensive Intervention for Young LearnersAges 3–6

9:30–11:30am, Monday through Thursday

Fee: $3,850 for the five weeks

• Intensive language stimulation for children ages 3– 6

• A licensed speech-language pathologist provides 45 minutes

of individual and 45 minutes of small group therapy each day.

• Social language development is fostered daily during 30

minutes of structured play and snack time.

• Individualized suggestions for at-home activities are

provided each week.

• Families are invited to attend weekly parent forums.

Please contact Carol Ross at 202-349-8639 or

[email protected] for more information.

Improved Sensory Integration & Motor Skills (SI Camp)This program is not being offered for Summer 2014.

We plan to offer the program once again for Summer 2015.

Children with sensory integration needs can have great fun while

developing vital new skills. Each day begins at the Lab School

swimming pool where students enjoy aquatic therapy. Sensory

and experiential group activities emphasize balance, gross and

fine motor coordination, body awareness, motor planning,

posture, and improved muscle tone. Led by Occupational

Therapists experienced in sensory integration therapy, this

program is for children who need more intensive sensory

integration intervention. Applicants must be toilet-trained, able

to eat independently, and able to converse readily with other

children. A brief screening is required before enrollment for

students attending schools other than The Lab School.

FOR OUR YOUNGEST STUDENTS

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SPEECH & LANGUAGE SESSIONS DURING THE DAY

Speech and Language Sessions 9:00am–1:00pmFor Students Enrolled in the Morning Summer Programs

• Individual and/or small group sessions for students of all ages

• Every attempt will be made to schedule sessions during non-

academic classes.

• One individual session per week – $600 for the five weeks (i.e.,

$120 per session)

• One small group session per week – $475 for the five weeks

(i.e., $95 per session)

• The number and type of weekly sessions will be determined by

your child’s needs and your preferences.


[email protected] for more information or for guidance

about which sessions would be most appropriate for your child.

Individual and/or small group sessions can also be scheduled

before or after the summer school day, as needed.

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SPEECH & LANGUAGE PROGRAMS BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL

Intensive Phonological Awareness and Reading Fluency ProgramsAges 5 and above (students paired by age/skill-level)

Monday through Friday, ends on Thursday, July 24

Times (choose one):

7:45–8:45am, 1:00–2:00, 2:00–3:00 or 3:00–4:00pm


Program I: Launch Into Reading and Spelling

• Develop pre-literacy and early literacy skills.

• Increase auditory discrimination, rhyming, blending,

segmenting and sound manipulation skills.

• Enhance knowledge of the alphabetic code.

• Develop reading and spelling skills, using contextual materials

when applicable.

Program II: Beyond the Basics

• Continue development of phonological awareness skills and

alphabetic code knowledge.

• Increase knowledge of syllabification strategies and

morphological awareness.

• Enhance reading accuracy and fluency, using contextual

materials when applicable.

The Direction ConnectionAges 5 and above (grouped by age/skill-level)

Three 60-minute sessions per week

Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Times (choose one):

7:45–8:45am, 1:00–2:00, 2:00–3:00 or 3:00–4:00pm


• Develop skills in following oral and written directions.

• Follow directions containing academic language and

embedded concepts.

• Improve ability to follow multi-part directions using

specific strategies.

• Work on providing concise directions clearly and succinctly.

• Learn to request and provide clarification of information,

as needed.

• Have fun participating in hands-on, collaborative activities.

The Problem Solvers’ BrigadeAges 6–18 (grouped by age/skill-level)

Three 60-minute sessions per week

Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Times (choose one):

7:45–8:45am, 1:00–2:00, 2:00–3:00 or 3:00–4:00pm


• Develop language skills to navigate one’s social and

academic world.

• Improve critical thinking and language organization.

• Increase social pragmatic skills such as negotiating with peers

and enhancing perspective-taking.

• Refine skills related to the give-and-take of conversation.

• Participate in experiential, hands-on activities.

• Use of therapy techniques based on the work of Michelle

Garcia Winner, M.A., CCC-SLP (www.socialthinking.com)

and Mary Ellen Moreau, M.Ed., CCC-SLP

(www.mindwingconcepts.com).

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Language and Learning ProgramsPairs organized by age/skill-level

Monday through Friday, ends on Thursday, July 24

Times (choose one):

7:45–8:45am, 1:00–2:00, 2:00–3:00 or 3:00–4:00pm


Program I: Ages 7–11 – Organizing and Scaffolding Language: Building the Framework for Language

• Teach students to share their knowledge and express

themselves in a more organized and effective manner in

oral and written language.

• Develop narrative skills.

• Elaborate upon thoughts and ideas using specific strategies.

• Work on rephrasing information in one’s own words.

• Develop language for summarizing and explaining.

• Enhance critical thinking skills for expository language.

• Use of therapy techniques based on the work of Mary Ellen

Moreau, M.Ed., CCC-SLP (www.mindwingconcepts.com).

Program II: Ages 12 and Above – Discovering Language for Deeper Meaning: Expanding the Framework for Language

• Develop higher-level language skills including the ability

to use analogies within structured and academic tasks.

• Improve interpretation of academic vocabulary.

• Enhance the ability to follow multi-part, complex oral

and written directions and break down complex

academic assignments.

• Increase language skills related to executive functioning

such as the development of self-talk, prioritizing and relevant

study skills.

• Develop summarizing and note-taking abilities.

• Therapy techniques include use of technology, strategies

to increase higher-level reading comprehension and

written output.


[email protected] for more information about any of the

Speech and Language Intensive Summer Session or for guidance

about which session would be most appropriate for your child.

Speech-Language Gap CoverageIf your child is participating in the 9:00am–1:00pm summer

program and a Speech Language Intensive Summer Session

that creates a 1-hour gap of unscheduled time, the Speech-

Language Department will be offering Gap Coverage whereby

speech-language games and activities will be facilitated in a

supervised location. $35/hour

“ LEARNING IS A TREASURE

THAT WILL FOLLOW ITS

OWNER EVERYWHERE.”

– CHINESE PROVERB

SPEECH & LANGUAGE PROGRAMS BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL

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A limited number of outpatient treatment appointments

before or after the summer program sessions are available on

a first-come/first-served basis by pre-registration for a fee of

$120 for 50 minutes.

For more information about any of the Occupational Therapy

Programs, please contact our Occupational Therapy Department

at 202-349-8600 or [email protected].

Interactive Metronome TrainingIndividual Sessions Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

1:00pm–2:00pm

Appropriate for all grade levels

Tuition: $1,950

Research has proven that interactive metronome training is

particularly helpful for students with ADHD. The IM’s positive

effect on cognitive abilities includes greater efficiency in working

memory. It also increases the ability to filter or screen out

distractions, inhibit impulse responding, self-regulate or monitor

mental operations, and regulate internal timing. This program

is offered by The Lab School’s Occupational Therapists who are

certified as interactive metronome providers.

Mastering HandwritingGroup Sessions, Tuesday and Thursday

1:00pm–2:00pm

Grades 1–6

Tuition: $1,150

Does your child struggle with handwriting? If speed and/or

legibility are a challenge, this new program can help.

Skill-building and letter formation are taught through a

combination of several of the best well-known multi-sensory

handwriting programs.

Beginning KeyboardingGroup Sessions, Monday and Wednesday

1:00pm–2:00pm

Grades 3–6

Tuition: $1,150

This small group class is offered in the afternoon for children

unfamiliar with touch typing. Your child will be introduced to

the computer keyboard, with emphasis on learning the proper

finger placement and home row positions. Each class section is

limited to four students.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL

SUMMER Application FormMonday, June 23–Friday, July 25, 2014

Student’s last name (as it appears on birth certificate)

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Student’s first name (as it appears on birth certificate)

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Nickname ��

Home Address ��

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Date of birth �� Male Female

Current school attending ��

Current grade ��

SECTION B (NON-LAB SCHOOL FAMILIES ONLY; CURRENT LAB FAMILIES, PLEASE PROCEED TO SECTION C)

1. Parent/Guardian name ��

Address ��

City �� State �� Zip ��

Relationship �� Home phone ��

Work phone �� Cell phone ��

Email ��

2. Parent/Guardian name ��

Address ��

City �� State �� Zip ��

Relationship �� Home phone ��

Work phone �� Cell phone ��

Email ��* Lower and Upper School Morning Programs have different fees based on date

completed contracts and full payment are received. See section C.

If You Do NOT Attend the Lab School of Washington:

Welcome! Please fill out this entire application and mail it with

the following supporting documents to Admissions/Summer 2014

at the mailing address provided in Section G. Use the checklist to

make sure your application is complete. Mail all materials together.

We are unable to process incomplete applications. Sorry: faxed

materials are not accepted. Please keep original documents for

your files; materials submitted with application remain part of

LSW’s confidential files. Space is limited — be sure to mail your

application as soon as possible: please note that higher fees

apply after March 14. Thank you.

Psycho-educational testing report completed within the past 2 years

Most recent reports or evaluations by Occupational Therapists, Physical

Therapists or Speech and Language Pathologists (if applicable)

Student Strengths and Needs Profile (download at

www.labschool.org/summerprograms), completed by teacher (please

submit even if you have sent a form for regular school year application)

Most-recent school progress report/report card

Current IEP (if applicable)

Application fee ($100 new applicant; $50 re-applicant)

* Lower and Upper School Morning Programs have different fees based on date completed contracts and full payment are received. See section C.

My Child is:

a current Lab student

a returning non-Lab summer student

a first-time summer applicant

a current applicant to the school year program

SECTION A

Tuition and other fees cannot be pro-rated.

The Lab School of Washington 202-965-6600 www.labschool.org

Please complete entire form and return by mail as soon as possible* to Admissions/Summer 2014 (please refer to Section G for mailing address).

Register now! Early bird discounts for Morning Program with

completed contracts and full payment received by March 14.

Please call the Occupational Therapy Department at 202-349-8600 or [email protected] before you complete this section for guidance as

to which session is most appropriate for your child.

Occupational Therapy Afternoon Sessions

Interactive Metronome Training

All grade levels,

Individual Sessions – Monday, Wednesday and Friday

1:00pm–2:00pm, $1,950

Mastering Handwriting

Grades 1–6, Group Sessions – Tuesday and Thursday

1:00pm–2:00pm, $1,150

Beginning Keyboarding

Grades 3–6, Group Sessions – Monday and Wednesday

2:00pm–3:00pm, $1,150

Occupational Therapy is provided as an integral part of the Upper and Lower School Morning Programs. More intensive,

one-on-one individualized therapy is available on a limited basis before or after the regular program at $120 per 50 minute

session. Contact the Occupational Therapy Department at 202-349-8600 or [email protected] for more information.

SECTION D – UPPER SCHOOL MORNING & AFTERNOON PROGRAMS / RISING GRADES 7, 8, AND 9

Upper School Morning Program

9:00am–1:00pm $2,750 for completed contracts and full payment received by March 14

$3,050 after March 14

Upper School Afternoon Program

Tennis and Swimming

1:00pm–3:00pm

Open to students enrolled in the Upper School Morning Program

Fee: $810


Upper School Extended Day

3:00pm–5:00pm

Open to students enrolled in the Upper School Morning Program

Fee: $540


Questions? Please contact Lisa Holley, Director of After School at 202-641-5847 or [email protected]

Questions? Please contact Lisa Holley, Director of After School at 202-641-5847 or [email protected]

SECTION C – LOWER SCHOOL MORNING & AFTERNOON PROGRAMS / AGES 6 –12

Lower School Morning Program

9:00am–1:00pm $2,750 for completed contracts and full payment received by March 14 $3,050 after March 14

Lower School Afternoon Program

1:00pm–3:00pm, Monday–Friday

Open to students enrolled in the Lower School Morning Program

Fee: $700


Lower School Extended Day

3:00pm–5:00pm

Open to students enrolled in the Lower School Morning Program

Fee: $540


SECTION E – OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

SECTION F – SPEECH & LANGUAGE PROGRAMS

SECTION G

Before you complete the section(s) below, please contact Carol Ross at 202-349-8639 or [email protected] for guidance about which

session would be most appropriate for your child.

Speech & Language Sessions During the Day (9:00am–1:00pm)

One individual session per week – $600 for five weeks


Two individual sessions per week – $1,200 for five weeks


One small group session per week – $475 for five weeks


Two small group sessions per week – $950 for five weeks


Speech and Language Intensive Intervention

These sessions fill quickly, but we will do our best to meet your child’s

needs. We may add additional time options if the need arises.

Please mark your choice(s) and time preference(s) below:

Leap into Language at Lab

Ages 3–6, Monday–Thursday, 9:30am–11:30am, $3,850 for the

five weeks

The Direction Connection

Ages 5 and above (grouped by age/skill-level), Mondays, Tuesdays

and Wednesdays, $1,550 for the five weeks

7:45am–8:45am 1:00pm–2:00pm

2:00pm–3:00pm or 3:00pm–4:00pm

Intensive Phonological Awareness and Reading Fluency Program 1 – Launch into Reading and Spelling Program 2 – Beyond the Basics

Ages 5 and above (paired by age/skill-level), Monday through Friday,

$2,900 for the five weeks

7:45am–8:45am 1:00pm–2:00pm

2:00pm–3:00pm or 3:00pm–4:00pm

The Problem Solvers’ Brigade Ages 6–18 (grouped by age/skill-level), Mondays, Tuesdays and

Wednesdays, $1,550 for the five weeks

7:45am–8:45am 1:00pm–2:00pm

2:00pm–3:00pm or 3:00pm–4:00pm

Language and Learning Program 1 – Organizing and Scaffolding Language:

Building the Framework for Language Ages 7 through 11 (grouped by age/skill-level)

Program 2 – Discovering Language for Deeper Meaning: Expanding the Framework for Language

Ages 12 and above (grouped by age/skill-level)

Monday through Friday, $2,900 for the five weeks

7:45am–8:45am 1:00pm–2:00pm

2:00pm–3:00pm or 3:00pm–4:00pm

Speech-Language Gap Coverage $35/hour

The Lab School of Washington 202-965-6600 www.labschool.org

The Lab School’s programs and policies are applied with equal consideration to all of its applicants and students. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is the policy of the School to provide reasonable accommodation to admitted students who can meet the academic expectations of the School. Enrollment is conditioned on the student’s ability to participate in the School’s programs, with or without reasonable accommodation. The Lab School evaluates each need for accommodation on a case-by-case basis, considering the needs of the individual students. However, the School’s programs generally are not designed to support the needs of students with primary emotional difficulties.

Please mail completed form to:

The Lab School of Washington, Attn: Director of Admissions/Summer 2014, 4759 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC 20007

Signature___________________________________________________________________________ Date _____________________________________

Print name ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Upon The Lab School’s acceptance of the application for enrollment, The Lab School will send you an enrollment contract, an invoice for

the full summer program fees and other required forms, which will be due in full within 2 weeks from the date you receive the invoice.

Late payment will forfeit any fee discounts and may result in the release of the enrollment slot.

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