For over 50 years, GASPA has been offering our ever popular Saturday morning program for students ages 3-18.
Details
Who: Students ages 3*-18
(*must be 3 yrs or older on Jan 9, 2021)
Availability
If spaces are available, registration is continuously possible throughout the school year.
We currently have spaces for the following age groups, contingent upon whether the students fits in the group level-wise:
Kindergarten – ages 3-5, all levels(full at this time)- Elementary – ages 5-8, mixed levels (group for ages 9/10 is currently full)
Middleschool – ages 10-12(full at this time)- High School – ages 13-16, intermediate
If the class you are interested in is full. We would be happy to add you to our waiting list or discuss what other options we can offer. Please contact us at contact@gaspa-ca.org
When: Saturdays from Jan 9 – May 8, 2021
School Calendar is available here
Time: Start time depends on the group.
- Kindergarten (ages 3-5) – 9:00 – 9:30
- Elementary – (ages 5-9) classes will start at 9 or 10 am, depending on the group.
- Middle School (ages 10-12): 10:00 – 12:00
- High School: (ages 13-18): 11:00am – 1pm
Location: ONLINE
Given the nature of online instruction, parental support is advised for Kindergarten and Elementary ages students.
Costs / Tuition
Registration Fee
$50 non-refundable registration fee per child due upon registration.
Tuition*
| Level | Registration Fee | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten (ages 3-5) | $50 | $350 |
| Elementary (ages 5-9) | $50 | $350 |
| Middle School ages(10-12) | $50 | $700 |
| High School (ages 13 – 18) | $50 | $700 |
Books/Materials: Students at the elementary level and upward will be using a book, as part of the program. The price of the book varies, dependent upon the group and ranges between $15 – $60. Invoices for books will be sent out, once all students are assigned to their groups. Books will be available for curb-side pick up at a to be determined date.
*Tuition is due by or on the first day of school.**Alternative payment options available upon request.
Tuition Refund Policy: Registration fee, were applicable, is non-refundable. Requests for refund of tuition can only be made in writing to board and management and must be submitted by the end of the first day classes are in session stating reason for refund, and are subject to board approval. After that tuition cannot be refunded, it can only be credited towards other programs offered by GASPA.
Registration Process
Please go to the Registration Section and complete the required fields in the appropriate tab, “Pre-K – High School”. Upon completion you will receive an invoice in 1-2 days from our office for the non-refundable registration fee. A onetime payment of the $50 non-refundable registration fee is due for each child at the time of registration. The full tuition is due on or by the first day of class.
Registration is only complete once we have received the following to items for each child.
- Completed registration form
- $50 non-refundable registration fee
Payment Options
GASPA now only accepts electronic payments for registration fees and tuition (as well as donations).
To keep our expenses low, we only accept electronic checks (ACH bank transfers). Once you have completed the registration form, you will receive an email from “German American School of Palo Alto” quickbooks@notification.intuit.com. The email will have a link “View invoice”. Click to view the invoice and follow the instructions to pay. You will have to enter your bank’s routing number and your checking account number. You can find these numbers on your checks.You can also print the invoice or download it as pdf for your records.
Please make sure to enter your account and routing number correctly. Incorrect numbers may result in rejected payment and additional fees.
Tuition Refund Policy: Registration fee, were applicable, is non-refundable. Requests for refund of tuition can only be made in writing to board and management and must be submitted by the end of the first day classes are in session stating reason for refund, and are subject to board approval. After that tuition cannot be refunded, it can only be credited towards other programs offered by GASPA.
Registration is first-come, first-serve. Early registration ensures your child’s place.
The German-American School of Palo Alto admits student of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, or sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and scholarships.