Glades
Day School has been able to offer a
quality education at an affordable price
since 1965. Thanks to the hard work and
dedication of our faculty and parents,
and the loyalty of our donors, we have
been able to carry on the tradition of
educating the children of the western
Palm Beach County and giving back to our
communities responsible, productive
adults.
Our
tuition is one of the lowest of all the
schools that are members of the Florida
Council of Independent Schools, but
donations from individuals and companies
is part of what helps us to maintain an
affordable tuition.
Our
school offers financial aid to single
parents and low income families. To aid
in this goal, a scholarship fund has
been set up to contribute to this
service. We hope that in the future this
scholarship fund will grow to meet the
demands placed upon it. Our Development
Office is seeking grants, scholarships
and new funding sources that will
enhance our curriculum and all areas of
our school.
One of
our goals for the coming years is to
continue to improve teacher salaries and
benefits and to make sure that we
maintain our facilities for future
students of Glades Day School.
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The
average enrollment at GDS has been
over 600 students.
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The
average annual cost to educate each
student is $5,900.
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The
average annual tuition is
$5,700.
This data
highlights the effort of Glades Day
School to:
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Keep
tuition rates as low as possible in
this rural, agricultural setting
where so many of our families
struggle with financial
responsibilities.
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Get
maximum efficiency from the precious
financial sources with which we are
entrusted, spending a fraction of
the public school cost per pupil
while still providing a quality
education.
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Provide a full, rich, positive life
experience that allows every child
to participate in a wide range of
athletic and extracurricular
activities.
