Withdrawal Notice & Transfer Request Forms

Withdrawal Policy
as written in registration forms and Handbooks

Withdrawal from PNWK Forest School’s programs requires 31 days' advance notice. If you need to withdraw your child, please give notice via our Withdrawal Form. Tuition will continue to be due for this notice period, and partial months of attendance must be paid in full. If you wish to withdraw your child for any reason or if your child is dismissed due to inability to follow the rules and regulations contained in the Parent Handbook, you will forfeit any paid deposit, tuition or fees.

End of Year Withdrawal Policy: During the school year, students may not withdraw for only the months of May and June. If you need to withdraw during the spring, withdrawal from school for the months of April-June would require notice by March 1. However, if notice is given after March 1, the student’s family is still required to pay the remainder of the year’s tuition payments (March 1, April 1, May 1).

*If a child is not ready to begin at the start of the school year, or if a family needs to withdraw with the intent to return later in the same SY, PNWK will work with families to support a later start/return when possible. Families must follow the 31 day notice requirement. Deposits and registration/material fees will not be forfeited when a family intends to return within the same SY; however, class space cannot be guaranteed and tuition policies will apply as described.

Withdrawal Considerations

We understand that withdrawing your child is a significant decision, and we want to ensure that it is done with careful consideration. Before proceeding with the withdrawal process, we encourage you to explore the following considerations:

  1. Request a Parent-Teacher Conference: If you have concerns about your child's progress or experience, we highly recommend scheduling a parent-teacher conference. This provides an opportunity to discuss any issues, explore solutions, and gain insights from your child's teachers.

  2. Explore Alternatives: Are there any specific challenges or issues that prompted the decision to withdraw? Consider discussing potential solutions with our team to see if accommodations or adjustments can be made to better support your child's needs.

  3. Evaluate Long-Term Goals: Consider how withdrawing your child will align with your family's long-term goals and aspirations. Reflect on the impact of the decision on your child's social, emotional, and academic development.

At PNWK Forest School, we are committed to supporting our students and families in every way possible. We understand that each family's situation is unique, and we are here to provide guidance, assistance, and resources as needed within our policy structure. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or require additional support form our team.

Class Transfer Policy

Please complete the Transfer Request Form if you wish to transfer your student between classes or locations. Tuition and fees are non-refundable. In some cases, students are eligible for class transfers based on enrollment and class ratios. Tuition and fees are non-transferable for withdrawn days, such as transferring from 2 days to 1 day. In these cases, a $40 fee is implemented for each Forest School class transfer and we ask for a 31 day notice. A $20 fee for each camp grouping (ex. T/Th) transfer and 2 week notice is required. A member of our team will confirm the transfer via email, including any registration updates or fees.

Please know, transfer request can take up to 2 weeks to be processed. We must have a form on file to complete any class transfer.