Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does every student take a science course?
A: Yes. As a science-based educational center, every student is required to take at least one science course each year.
Q: What is a STEM program?
A: "STEM" is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The term was coined by the National Science Foundation in 2001. These four subject areas are becoming increasingly important in nearly every walk of life.
Living Science Home Studies offers a STEM program for 4th and 5th grades. For more information, click here.
Q: Why is science tuition for grades 6-12 higher than tuition for other courses?
A: Science tuition includes the cost of a five-day science expedition to Jekyll Island for all students in grades 6-8 and to a different location each year for students in grades 9-12. For more information on science expeditions, click here.
Q: Are the tuition amounts annual or monthly?
A: All tuition amounts are listed on an annual basis. A ten-month payment plan is offered for families wishing to pay on a monthly basis. To determine the amount of the payment, divide the tuition by ten and add a $7 processing fee per student.
Q: The schedule refers to "Alpha" and "Beta" classes. What does that mean?
A: "Alpha" and "Beta" simply refer to two sections of the same course. The sections receive the same instruction and are taught at the same "level"; they just meet at different times to accommodate family schedules.
Q: In addition to tuition and an application fee, what other fees are required to attend Living Science Home Studies?
A:
Students in selected grades pay a lab fee (K-3rd: none, 4th-5th: $50, 6th-12th: $125) and $21.20 to purchase four Living Science t-shirts for use on science expeditions. Selected courses also have a book fee.
Q: What is the book fee and why do only certain courses have such a fee?
A: A book fee is charged only when parents are unable to purchase textbooks for a particular course due to the fact that certain publishers may not sell to individuals. The fee listed is an estimate; the actual cost of the book is added to your invoice.
Q: What else might I want to know but wouldn't think to ask?
A: Each Living Science family helps maintain the campus by cleaning on one day each year. Families opting out for health or other reasons pay a $50 cleaning fee.