enrollment

OPEN ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: Thursday, July 31, 2025

LATE ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: Wednesday, August 27, 2025

MANDATORY FAMILY ORIENTATION: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 (tentatively 2pm-8pm)

TUITION + FEES DUE: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

FALL SESSION: September 30, 2025 – December 16, 2025

SPRING SESSION: January 13, 2026 – May 12, 2026

REQUIRED REHEARSAL/PERFORMANCE DATES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Students who do not attend Mandatory Dress Rehearsal will not be permitted to play in the correlating performance(s). Students who do not attend mandatory performances may be dismissed from the ensemble. 

HOMESCHOOL MUSIC FEST CONCERT DAY: MARCH TBD (Midpoint and Concert Band/Orchestra, ALL Vocal Choirs)

HOMESCHOOL DAY AT THE CAPITOL: APRIL TBD (daytime, afternoon) (Midpoint Band, Concert Orchestra, ALL Vocal Choirs, ASL Choir)

SPRING CONCERT DRESS REHEARSAL: April 28, 2026 (daytime)

THEATER DRESS REHEARSAL: April 28, 2026 (evening)

SPRING CONCERT & ART DISPLAY: May 5, 2026 (afternoon-evening)

FAMILY DAY CONCERT: May 12, 2026 (daytime)

LIVING THEATER AT FAMILY DAY: May 12, 2026 (daytime & evening)

CO HOMESCHOOL DAYS FAIR: June 2, 2026 (daytime) (Drumline, Concert Orchestra, ALL Vocal Choirs, ASL Choir)

Tuition & Fees

Members of Wonder are admitted for the entire season. Tuition and Fees are not prorated and the full amount due must be paid completely whether the member enrolls late, withdraws, is dismissed, or is absent for any cause. If there are special circumstances that may cause your payment to be late, please contact us to make arrangements. Members with unpaid Tuition and Fees may be withdrawn from a class or prevented from participation at events.

Tuition and Materials Fees are due in full at Family Orientation. Select payment installment options are available for Tuition only. 

In addition to valuing each or students and families, we also value the instructors and coaches who work with us. We have made commitments to our team members and their salaries continue, even if your student does not.

Family Enrollment Fee: Wonder reserves the right to close registration early, cancel classes, or restructure the classes based on student enrollment. Except in the case where all classes for a family are canceled before Family Orientation, Family Enrollment Fees are non-refundable.

Refunds

Withdrawals: Please submit all withdrawal requests on the member area of the Wonder website. 

Refund Schedule: Tuition refunds will be issued according to the following schedule:
75% refund issued after Family Orientation
50% refund issued after 2025.09.29
25% refund issued after 2025.10.06
No refunds issued after 2025.10.13

Materials Fee: Materials Fees are due in full at Family Orientation and are non-refundable.

Dismissals: No refund will be issued if a member or participant from a family is dismissed from the program.

Event Cost: All Wonder events hosted at our main location are free to attend unless stated otherwise.

Returned Check Fees: In the event of a returned check for insufficient funds, the family will be responsible for paying the full amount of the check that was returned as well as a mandatory $25.00 Returned Check Fee. Payment must be received within 10 business days of being notified of a returned check. The only acceptable forms of payments for returned checks are cash, money order, or cashier’s check.

We understand that families may face financial challenges from time to time. Therefore, if your family is experiencing any financial hardship that may cause a payment to be late or returned, please contact Wonder immediately to discuss additional arrangements.

Tuition

Wonder provides all classes at a reduced rate for all families, thus family tuition only covers a portion of the year. Tuition is used to pay towards compensating guides and coaches, building costs, and insurance costs, as needed.

Material Fees

Materials for each class include all items required to facilitate a class, including printing, shipping of all materials, and end-of-year needs.  Because we do not have our own building, it also includes storage needs divided amongst all classes.  Any excess is used to replace broken or worn materials, apply to large future class needs, or other program costs, if necessary (especially with costs continuing to rise). Materials fees are charged every year because some materials, both consumable and nonconsumables class sets (percussion instruments, watercolor, paintbrushes, dicovery activies, for example) are higher quality and costs are spreadout over multiple years, as well as cost more to replace or maintain. We do our best to charge the least we are able, but we must also consider variables that are out of our control and must practice good stewardship. 

Below is a list to illustrate the needs of each class. Please note, this is not an exhaustive list. 

MUSIC FOUNDATIONS

• Class manipulative materials, individual books, printing, as needed.

MUSIC (PIANO, BUCKETLINE, DRUMLINE, FLAGS, BAND, ORCHESTRA, RECORDER, CHOIR, ASL SIGNING CHOIR)

• Performance repertoire, class repertoire, licensing, all concert percussion instruments, piano and instrument maintenance, storage of ensemble instruments (not individual), performance costs, performance entry for events, if applicable.

* Piano covers all pianos used in class, method books, and the applicable above.
* Does not include individual band/orchestra instruments (or practice flags, practice pads, and drumline sticks), instrument accessories, and method books.
* Recorder covers all instruments, instrument accessories, method books, and all the applicable above. 

DANCE

• No current materials fee; goal is to fund barres for class used in the future. 

GUIDED PE

• No current materials fee; classes uses jumpropes, a hanging bar, and jump box, as well as balls, balance beams, and other needs are borrowed, as needed. 

ART (DRAWING & WATERCOLOR, TEXTILE, PHOTOGRAPHY)

• Individual kits and consumable and nonconsumable class sets (watercolor and paintbrushes, chalks, scissors, adhesives, varying project materials), varying collaborative project materials, and design program

*2nd year students cover class set materials, as the nonconsumable costs to host the class must be spread out over multiple years

THEATER

• Backdrops, videography equipment, design program

* Does not include costumes or props, though we may be able to source some props
* Reduced for the year of 2025-2026 becuase we are not building sets this year

MUSIC TIME (LITTLE MOVERS, SHAKERS, CYCLES, MUSIC MAKERS 1 & 2)

• Class sets (sticks, rattles, shakers, scarves, glockenspiels, percussion instruments), family kits, if applicable, piano, performance repertoire, performance costs

DISCOVERY

• Montessori, practical life, sensorial, art, and science consumable and nonconsumable works/activities, open-ended materials, literature, weekly snacks, shelves, storage

PLAYROOM WITH HELPING HANDS

• No current materials fee; minimal Montessori consumable and nonconsumable works/activities, open-ended materials, literature, though most materials are brought by parents

COMPUTER SCIENCE (STANDARD APPLICATION, SUB-DISCIPLINE APPLICATIONS)

• Computers, computer accessories, and computer science programs, kits, if applicable, storage

JUNIOR HELPER

• No materials needed

STUDY HALL

• No materials needed

What do Materials Fees cover?

Generally speaking, materials fees cover the following 

• Instrument Classes: All performance music, licensing, festival costs (if performing), end-of-year program costs.
• Art Classes: 

MusicTime

Little Movers + Shakers: Infant – 3Y + Parent
Little Cycles: 3Y – 5Y + Parent
Music Makers 1: 4Y – 7Y
Music Makers 2: 5Y – 7Y

• First-Year Students: Includes individual kits
• 2nd-Year+ Students: All shared class materials new (rhythm sticks, rattles, shakers, silks, drums, glockinspiels, other percussion instruments, storage)
• Please note: Little Movers & Shakers materials fees are the only class included in the cost of tuition

Discovery: 4Y – 7Y (3 Hour Cycle + 1 Snack)

• First-Year Students: All materials for works
• 2nd-Year+ Students: All shared class materials

Piano: best for 6Y – 10Y

• First-Year Students: All materials for works
• 2nd-Year+ Students: All shared class materials

Recorders 1 : 8Y+
Recorders 2: 8Y+ (prerequisite: Recorder 1)

• First-Year Students: All materials for works
• 2nd-Year+ Students: All shared class materials

Drumline or Bucketline: 9Y+

• First-Year Students: All materials for works
• 2nd-Year+ Students: All shared class materials

Flags: 9Y+
Prelude (Beginner Instruments – Prelude Band/Orchestra): 9Y+

• First-Year Students: All materials for works
• 2nd-Year+ Students: All shared class materials

Band & Orchestra Ensemble

• First-Year Students: All materials for works
• 2nd-Year+ Students: All shared class materials

Music Foundations (prerequisite: Music Makers 2 for 7Y)

• First-Year Students: All materials for works
• 2nd-Year+ Students: All shared class materials

ASL Signing Choir

• First-Year Students: All materials for works
• 2nd-Year+ Students: All shared class materials

Choir

• First-Year Students: All materials for works
• 2nd-Year+ Students: All shared class materials

Dance

• First-Year Students: All materials for works
• 2nd-Year+ Students: All shared class materials

Art – Drawing & Watercolor

• First-Year Students: All materials for works
• 2nd-Year+ Students: All shared class materials

Photography

• First-Year Students: All materials for works
• 2nd-Year+ Students: All shared class materials

Theater

• First-Year Students: All materials for works
• 2nd-Year+ Students: All shared class materials

Computer Science (Intro): Standard Application (text not included)
“Computer Science: Fundamentals of Embedded Programming (prerequisite: Computer Science Intro: Standard Application)
(text not included)”

• First-Year Students: All materials for works
• 2nd-Year+ Students: All shared class materials

Lab – Chemistry (text not included)

• First-Year Students: All materials for works
• 2nd-Year+ Students: All shared class materials

Guided PE

• First-Year Students: All materials for works
• 2nd-Year+ Students: All shared class materials

Homeschool Day

After completing the Family Enrollment Form, families interested in joining the Wonder Generation homeschool program in Greenwood Village must complete a family interview with parents and children present, and must attend the in-person WGN Family Orientation Day in September if accepted. Interviews are hosted online.

After completing the Family Enrollment Form, families interested in joining the Wonder Honor Society homeschool program must attend the virtual WHS Family Orientation Day in September. 

Attendance will be taken during every class and event (when applicable).

Class Attendance

Wonder programs depend on every participant to be prepared, present, and on-time during each class, rehearsal, concert and event. Please give prior notice of any schedule conflicts by calling the Wonder Attendance Line, in advance, and following the prompt when leaving a message. This applies to all participants who are unable to attend a class or required event, will arrive late, or will leave early. All absences which are not notified in advance will be marked as unexcused.

Performance Attendance

Participants are expected to attend all classes, rehearsals, concerts, and/or performances. Participants are required to attend dress rehearsals and the rehearsal prior to a performance unless excused. Individuals with more than 2 absences during a performance period or miss the rehearsal prior to a performance may have their seating changed or be denied permission to perform.

How do I give notice prior notice of an absence?

Please give prior notice of any schedule conflicts by calling the Wonder Attendance Line, in advance, and following the prompt when leaving a message. This applies to all participants who are unable to attend a class or required event, will arrive late, or will leave early.

Are there makeup days?

Since we only meet once a week, we do not offer makeup days. However, beginner and 2nd year instrument students who miss 2 class are required to schedule 2 30-minute private lessons at the families expense.

Q: My child is not of the ​age or grade level​ of the class being offered, but I know ​my child can handle the class. Can I sign ​t​hem up for the class?

Maybe.

 As fellow home educators, many of our classes are mixed-age and grade or based on skill-level (rather than age/grade) for this reason. We know that home-educated students can often work at advanced grade level and we try to accommodate this when it makes sense. However, we’ve found that younger students often have trouble keeping up with the pace of a class (even if they have the necessary skills) or do not have the focus or maturity required. This can cause discouragement for the child or behavior issues that can be a distraction and disruption for other students in the class.

In the case of an exception, the following lists the process in which we handle these requests in order to be fair for all students:

• Allowing an exception outside the stated age range for a class is at the guide’s discretion. Depending on the content and material, some guides prefer to keep their minimum grade level and not take younger students.
• Example – 8 year-old student would like to take a class for 9Y+
  1. Since the class is structured for 9Y+, priority acceptance goes to this age group of students. 
  2. If, near the close of registration, there is still space available in the class, we will contact the guide to obtain permission to accept a younger student. (This is at the guide’s discretion. Please do not contact the guide directly about registering your younger student, as the guide does not see the full registration details until rosters are finalized.)
  3. We keep a list of who is interested and give priority to those that are the oldest registered for the class, and also by when the enrollment was made, especially in a popular class where there might be limited space.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Classes are available based on the child’s AGE that is added to your family enrollment, not a grade level, so be sure to accurately note your children’s ages. 
• There are no exceptions made for choir, as choir is not based on skill-level. It is important for the class and children to experience being the youngest and the oldest in a class setting.
• All classes that are geared towards high-school-aged students (traditionally 14-18) are already made available to 12-year and older, so we do not generally allow younger children in those classes. 

We appreciate your patience and understanding with this area of registration. We all want our children to get the most from their classes. Our policy is in place to help make registration fair to all students. We don’t want students who are younger for the class signing up and thus taking a space from a student who is of the age and maturity the class is designed for, possibly leaving that student without a class to take at all that hour.

Weekly Class Uniform

Participants must wear Homeschool Day (HSD) uniform shirts (provided by Wonder) to weekly classes at all times. Participants must have their Wonder badge visible at all times.

Returning students may exchange a gently used shirt from the previous year for a larger size if the needed size is in stock. For the nostalgic types who’d prefer to keep the shirt rather than exchange it – you may choose to purchase an additional shirt for $20 every future year or as needed at the discretion of the Wonder Team.

Performance Uniform

Performance uniforms are required to participate in all performances.

Individuals must arrive in FULL DRESS with all necessary equipment. Uniforms must be clean and pressed. Shoes must be clean and polished. Students will not be permitted to perform if they are not in the required uniform. While in uniform, students may only consume water or non-staining foods. Within each performance memo, you will be informed of uniform requirements.

Concert Black:

Males: Black shirt, black slacks, black shoes, and black socks

Females: Black shirt, black slacks or a long skirt (or long black dress), black shoes, and black socks or black/nude stockings, only natural colored makeup, and neutral nail polish (if applicable)

Concert White:

Males: White or off-white shirt, off-white or beige slacks, neutral shoes, and neutral socks

Females: White or off-white shirt, off-white or beige slacks or a long skirt (or long white or off-white dress), neutral shoes, and nude socks or stockings, only natural colored makeup and neutral nail polish (if applicable)

Wonder Black:

Males: Wonder HSD shirt, black slacks, black shoes, and black socks

Females: Wonder HSD shirt, black slacks or a long skirt (or long black dress), black shoes, and black socks or black/nude stockings, only natural colored makeup, and neutral nail polish (if applicable)

Wonder Basic:

Males: Wonder HSD shirt and blue jeans

Females: Wonder HSD shirt and blue jeans or long jean skirt, only natural colored makeup, and neutral nail polish (if applicable)

Uniform Care

Wonder uniforms should not be used for non-Wonder purposes. Uniforms provided by Wonder are to be considered on loan and to be returned when the student no longer needs the piece for Wonder HSD. Please be sure to take extra care to keep them clean and in good shape.

Wash Instructions: Refer to tag for wash instructions and hang-dry pieces to extend life.

Wonder is not responsible for replacing lost items or items damaged by misuse.

There are four main reasons for this policy:

1. We ask each family to seriously consider their commitment to Wonder Homeschool Days. Just like in a team sport, where success can only happen if all team members are present, it’s important to know all Wonder members are committed and present. We schedule performances, events, and activities based on the number of students enrolled at the beginning of the program and our quality instructors depend on this number to prepare each student for success.
2. Many of our classes are sequential in nature and build on skills previously taught throughout the year. This limits the number of new students we can accept mid-year and means if a member withdraws from a class or the program, we may not be able to replace them once the season begins.
3. We consider music, arts, and enrichment education to be of great value and importance, just like all other academic subjects and sports programs many families commit to each year. It’s our hope that your family will give this program the serious commitment it deserves.
4. Lastly, but not least, we take the commitments we’ve made to our guides’ and coaches’ salaries seriously. These commitments continue, even if your student does not.

We do know extenuating circumstances can arise and may cause your family to have to withdraw from the program. Therefore, we have a few exceptions to this policy:

• Serious illness in the immediate family
• Death or unemployment of a parent
• Family moving more than 50 miles from the program location

No exceptions are made for students who have lost interest in the program, enroll in public or private school, or who are not committed to practicing.

Wonder’s focus is on building the concept of ensemble playing. Therefore, please expect changes to ensemble assignments will not be made during the school year. It is our expectation that each and every student will be improving throughout the season. Therefore, the ensemble itself will also improve and grow musically as the year progresses.

All families must provide their own cold lunch and snacks.

We do not require parents to teach classes, only to volunteer with other needs. All our guides and coaches are compensated staff, with education, training, background, and/or expertises in their respective disciplines. We conduct background checks on each staff member and volunteer.

We place a high emphasis on guiding students with proper technique and form, in order to establish a solid foundation in which to build upon, throughout the program.

Because we meet once a week, class time is valuable. We do not rush through material, but rather take a more steady pace to introduce and work on new skills. 

Many of our guides and coaches offer private lessons.

If you are unable to contribute your time, a Helping Hands fee is required per family. Please keep in mind, although your child can help alongside you, your child is not able to be responsible for a family’s Helping Hands Hours. 

Although not required, we highly encourage our students to take private lessons in their respective instruments. It is here, under the guidance and responsibility of a private music teacher, where musicians are more likely to acquire excellent technique which leads to mastery of skills and excellent musicianship. Instructors will notify you if your child is struggling and will need lessons to keep up with the class pace.