WayPath Academics Policies & Privacy

Our Commitment

At WayPath Academics, we are committed to creating a supportive, respectful, and professional learning environment for every student and family we serve. Our goal is to help students build confidence, competence, self-awareness, and the skills necessary to navigate their educational journey with greater independence.

Scheduling & Cancellation Policy

Tutoring sessions are reserved specifically for your student. If you need to cancel or reschedule a session, we ask that you provide at least 24 hours' notice whenever possible.

Sessions canceled with less than 24 hours' notice, missed appointments, or no-shows may incur a cancellation fee.

Cancellation fees vary by service and will be communicated during onboarding. Most academic tutoring sessions are subject to a $100.00 cancellation fee, while some specialty services and test preparation sessions may have different policies.

Repeated late cancellations may result in the loss of reserved time slots.

Payment Policy

Invoices are generally sent monthly unless otherwise arranged.

WayPath Academics accepts payment through QuickBooks invoices, credit card payments, and approved educational funding programs, including Step Up For Students when applicable.

Families utilizing Step Up For Students funding remain responsible for ensuring funds are approved and allocated in a timely manner.

Credits resulting from schedule changes, overpayments, or adjustments will be applied to future invoices or refunded when appropriate.

Student Progress

While our team works diligently to support each student's growth, educational outcomes cannot be guaranteed.

Progress depends on many factors, including attendance, consistency, student effort, completion of recommended work outside of sessions, school expectations, learning profile, and individual circumstances.

Our role is to provide expert instruction, guidance, accountability, and support while helping students develop the skills and habits necessary for long-term success.

Privacy & Confidentiality

WayPath Academics respects the privacy of every student and family.

Information shared with our staff is used solely for educational planning, communication, scheduling, billing, and student support purposes.

We do not sell, distribute, or share personal information with third parties except as required by law or when necessary to provide requested services.

Media & Publicity

At WayPath Academics, we love celebrating student growth and success.

From time to time, we may share student achievements, photos, videos, student work samples, testimonials, college acceptances, scholarship awards, or success stories through our website, social media channels, newsletters, and other promotional materials.

WayPath Academics will never publicly disclose a student's learning disability, diagnosis, testing results, accommodations, grades, or other confidential educational information without explicit permission from the parent or legal guardian.

Families who prefer that their child not be included in photographs, videos, testimonials, student work examples, or promotional content may notify us in writing at any time by replying to an email or contacting us directly. We will gladly honor those preferences and update our records accordingly.

Student privacy and dignity will always remain a priority.

Communication

We strive to maintain clear and timely communication with families.

Questions regarding scheduling, billing, tutoring services, or student support may be directed to:

Sarah Waldau
WayPath Academics

WayPath Academics
Email: Sarah@WayPathAcademics.com
Phone: 239-944-2398
Website: www.waypathacademics.com

Policy Updates

These policies may be updated periodically to reflect changes in services, procedures, or legal requirements. The most current version will always be available on this website.

SMS Privacy Policy

WayPath Academics – SMS Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2026

WayPath Academics respects your privacy. This SMS Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you opt in to receive text messages from us.

Information We Collect
When you opt in to receive SMS messages, we may collect:

  • Your name

  • Your phone number

  • Your student’s name (if applicable)

  • Any information you provide via forms or messages

How We Use Your Information
We use SMS messaging to:

  • Confirm and remind you about tutoring sessions

  • Communicate scheduling changes

  • Provide important updates about services

  • Share relevant academic support information

  • Respond to your inquiries

We do not use SMS for mass marketing or promotional spam.

Message Frequency
Message frequency varies depending on your services and scheduling needs.

Opt-Out
You may opt out of SMS messaging at any time by replying:
STOP

After opting out, you will no longer receive text messages from WayPath Academics unless you opt in again.

Help

If you need assistance, reply HELP to any message or contact us directly:

WayPath Academics
Email: Sarah@WayPathAcademics.com
Phone: 239-944-2398
Website: www.waypathacademics.com

Data Sharing
WayPath Academics does not sell, rent or share your phone number with any third parties for marketing purposes.

Your information is used solely for communication related to WayPath Academics services.

Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no communication method is 100% secure.

Consent
By providing your phone number and opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages from WayPath Academics.

Standard message and data rates may apply.