It's that time of year for deciding if we are going to keep our DD in the private school for next year. We received the 'contract' and as I was going through it I noticed a section about obligations. Basically, the parents are obligated to the school for the entire cost of the school year regardless if you choose to stay with the school for the entire year. Is this normal? I do understand some of the logic but what if you have issues with the school or need to move? For those of you in the private sector, does your schools require you to pay all of the tuition even if you pull your child out?

(FYI: DD will be starting Kindergarten next year and this is our first experience with the private elementary side. I don't remember anything about us being obligated through the preschool years.)