Withdrawal Process

To help families navigate the withdrawal process smoothly and responsibly, Brighter Horizons Academy (BHA) provides the following guidelines:

1. Official Notice Requirement
   • The Withdrawal Form is the only accepted method for notifying the school of a student’s withdrawal.
   • A separate form must be completed and submitted for each student.
   • No other form of notification will be accepted.
2. Notice Period & Financial Responsibility
   • A 30-day notice is required for all withdrawals during the school year or summer.
   • If the required notice is not submitted via the Withdrawal Form, the family will be responsible for the next tuition installment.
   • All outstanding financial obligations must be settled to maintain good standing.
3. Return of School Property
   • If the student has attended classes during the academic year, all textbooks must be returned directly to the respective teacher.
   • All library books must be returned to the librarian.
4. Release of Records
   • Student records will not be released to parents/guardians or transferring schools until:
     • The withdrawal process is completed.
     • The financial account is fully settled.
5. Non-Attendance Is Not Withdrawal
   • Failure to attend classes, including at the beginning of the school year, does not constitute a withdrawal.
   • No adjustments to tuition or fees will be made for students who do not attend class.
6. Refund Policy
   • No refunds will be issued for tuition or fees for the month in which the Withdrawal Form is submitted.
7. High School Transcript Implications
   • For 11th and 12th grade students, if a withdrawal occurs mid-semester:
     • Classes dropped before the official deadline will be marked with a W on the transcript.
     • Classes dropped after the deadline will receive a failing grade.
     • BHA staff, counselors, and leadership are not responsible for transcript outcomes resulting from mid-semester withdrawals.
8. Exit Interview
   • We value our families and are open to feedback to ensure our Academy continues to grow and improve.
   • Please, help us by completing the Form: Exit Feedback Form
9. No Exceptions
   • Parents/guardians are financially responsible for tuition and fees as outlined in this policy, regardless of the reason for withdrawal.
   • No exceptions will be made.