This has been an outstanding academic year. All the children learn and grow in amazing ways, and we truly enjoy watching them develop. Choosing independent private education for your child is a sacrifice and we honor your commitment to quality and a worldly vision.

A large international 4^th grade reading study was completed in 2006. The 4^th grade reading scores were evaluated and the US sample average score for a private school student (561) was higher than the average score for a public school student (538) for the combined reading literacy scale. If the private school scores had been the average for the US, we would have been in the top tier of international performance. US private school scores were surpassed only by the Russian Federation (565) and Hong Kong (564). ⁽¹⁾

Brookfield School is committed to creating an atmosphere that inspires life long learning. We nurture each student to reach his or her fullest potential through small class sizes, excellent teachers and high academic standards. Providing the highest quality of education for each child is always our first goal. Your commitment for the next school year allows us to plan the next year’s budget and secure your teachers’ positions.

This year the fall enrollment fee will be $440. This fee and a fall enrollment form are to hold your child’s position for next year. These funds are not tuition deposits; they are used to improve the schools technology, and buildings and grounds. During the spring and summer of 2007 improvements to both campuses included: a new security and phone system, new fencing, carpeting, interior and exterior painting, and a new $48,000 computer lab.

Please return the enrollment form and fee as soon as possible to help ensure your child’s position for the 2008-2009 academic year. Fall enrollment will begin on now, and ends on February 29^th. The enrollment forms will be processed in the order received. Many classes are very likely to fill quickly, as they have done in the past and priority will go to full time students. Once a class is filled, further enrollments will enter a wait-pool. After a minimum number of students have enrolled into the wait-pool, a second class will be formed. Don’t panic, as soon as there is a new class we will send you an acceptance letter.

A paid fall enrollment fee is required for an acceptance letter or a wait-pool letter which will be sent in early March. If a position is not made available your fall enrollment fee will be refunded in June. TLC students will have priority placement in Pre-1^st (Kindergarten), but we urge you to let us know quickly. Our tours have already begun for potential new students. On March 1^st, the enrollment will open to new students for class placement or wait-pool positions. After March 1^st, on both campuses the enrollment fee is $650 for any existing or new student.

Class placement decisions are made by administration. Some placement considerations are: a loyal commitment, academic performance, student behavior, learning style, teacher recommendation, attendance, siblings, gender balance, and financial accounts in good standing. We make a sincere effort to honor your requests without being able to guarantee them.

All students on tuition assistance must submit the fall enrollment form and fee on time. Please read your additional letter with specific information. A 2008-2009 tuition assistance form must be submitted with enrollment by February 29^th. Remember tuition assistance is limited and new families can now qualify for assistance. We have a successful campaign offering scholarships to strong academic students. Our current academic scholarship and tuition assistance programs comprise about 9% of the revenues.

Upcoming events include: Kindergarten (Pre First) information meeting at TLC. You will meet the Pre First teachers, see the curriculum and see the Pre First Schedule. This will enable you to make an informed decision. As your child advances, classes engage in more enrichment activities. Please sign in at the office before any observation. Tours may also be scheduled. We encourage you to come any time to visit our classrooms on either campus. We also have a parenting class in progress and invite you to come and experience Love and Logic. Mark your calendar for March 18 to come to Science and Invention Open House.

In conclusion, there will be limited class enrollment and for any additional existing students that enroll after the first classroom is filled, will be added to a wait-pool. (For example the first eight students of each sex will be enrolled for a class of 16 students. The ninth child of each sex will be wait-pooled). We will not automatically assume your child is enrolled in the next grade. Any late enrollment after March 1^st will be charged the higher fee of $650.00

Sincerely,

BROOKFIELD SCHOOL

Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Murray

Finance Director Admissions Director