JQ-E, Student Fees Instructional Materials and Course Fees
JQ-E, Student Fees Instructional Materials and Course Fees
There are two types of academic fees district students are assessed: the instructional materials fee and the school fee. The instructional materials fees for the school year are:
| Elementary School (grades K-5) | $32.00 per student |
|---|---|
| Middle School (grades 6-8) | $25.00 per student |
| High School (grades 9-12) | $28.00 per student |
The instructional materials fee charged to a high school and middle school student is based on the purchase price and normal life expectancy of texts and items that are expected to last multiple years but still need to be replaced. The instructional materials fee charged to an elementary school student is based on a combination of the purchase price and normal life expectancy of texts (used in intermediate grades), the actual cost of workbooks (used in primary grades) and consumable materials. The instructional materials fee is charged on a per-student basis and goes into the district’s general fund for distribution to the curriculum budget for text purchases and schools for additional texts, replacement materials or consumable materials.
Students at all grade levels are also expected to have their own basic school supplies. A list of those supplies is available at each school. (Elementary school supply lists must not exceed $30.00 per student.)
In addition to the instructional materials fee, the school fees listed below are charged to high school and middle school students based on the actual cost of consumable materials and supplies or the cost to rework materials to accommodate reuse. These fees are charged to students participating in specific classes and activities. These fees are deposited to each school’s fee supported fund and are used for the purpose designated in the fee schedule.
Fees will be waived for students qualifying for free or reduced-price school meals under the Federal Free or Reduced-Price Meal Program or who have a demonstrated economic hardship. A waiver of fees may be requested from the school principal or designee. Fees will be prorated for students coming on or going off the meal assistance program during the school year.
Students may also be charged for optional materials that they select for class projects in addition the Board adopted fees. Also, students may be required to pay for all or part of field trip costs relating to admission or entrance fees, meals and lodging.
In some high schools, fees are assessed by credits and half credits rather than by year or semester. Please check with the high school registration department.
The fee structure as adopted by the Board of Education is subject to annual change.
Middle School Course Fees (Mandatory)
| Course | Fee Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Consumer Science | Consumable materials – sewing materials, foods, sewing machine upkeep | $10.00 per semester |
| Tech Engineering & Design | Consumable materials for building that help make TED as hands-on as possible. | $11.00 per semester |
| Computer Science | Consumable materials needed for program | $10.00 per semester |
| Art Art 2-D Art 3-D | All materials and supplies necessary for project-based art class. | $10.00 per semester |
| Greenhouse Management | Soil, seeds and containers for experiments and helping students be as hands-on as possible. | $10.00 per semester |
| Music Electives Band, Choir, Orchestra, Instrument Rental | Consumables (i.e. sticks, mallets, clinician fees, breathing tubes, method books, etc.) | $10.00 per semester $5.00 trip travel fee $40.00 per year (rental) |
High School Course Fees (Mandatory)
These courses may fulfill core requirements for graduation. The fees charged are associated with expendable supplies and are assessed when students register for the course. Fees associated with graduation, International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) exams are assessed during the school year and are included in this list as an approved fee.
Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate Exams
| Fee Title | Fee Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| AP Exam | Exam fee is set by AP and changes yearly; school may not add administrative fees on top of fee charged by AP | Fee set by AP (currently $94.00) |
| IB Diploma Candidate Testing | This covers the cost of six exam fees and Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay evaluation. | $119.00 per subject exam for a total for $714 |
| IB Course Candidates | Required for students wishing to earn college credit for the IB DP courses but not pursuing the IB Diploma will be required to pay the exam fee for each course. | Approx. $119.00 Exam fee per subject exam for a total of $714 |
General Fees
| Course | Fee Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership Class | Student shirts, consumable supplies for team-building and spirit activities | $5.00 per semester |
| Transcripts | One copy free - $2.00 per copy thereafter |
Applied Arts/ Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Agricultural Science
| Course | Fee Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Production | Lab Supplies, such as ingredients for feed rations lab, livestock restraints & handling tools, materials for livestock reproduction demonstrations, like A.I. rods, animal models, insemination straws & storage/transportation tank models, etc. | $25.00 per semester |
| Applied Ag Technology | Materials, such as new batteries and propellers for drones, robotics supplies, and an AIMS exam testing voucher for students who want to certify. | $25.00 per semester |
| Crop Production & Management/Greenhouse Production | Greenhouse & Garden Supplies, such as soil, seed, containers, gardening tools, fertilizer, mulch, etc. | $25.00 per semester |
| Introduction to Agriculture | Lab Supplies, such as building materials for livestock facility design models, milk & cheese for the dairy lab, soil texture & soil horizons lab materials, etc. | $25.00 per semester |
| Principles of Animal & Vet Science | Lab Supplies, such as clay & paint for anatomy models, supplies for veterinary demonstrations, like bandages, wraps, syringes, animal restraints, etc. | $25.00 per semester |
| Principles of Horticulture Science | Lab & Raised Bed Supplies, such as soil, seed, containers, gardening tools, fertilizer, mulch, etc. and Landscaping supplies and design tools. Terrarium supplies, and flowers for floriculture, as well as tools, and ribbon, etc. | $25.00 per semester |
| Principles of Natural Resource Management | Lab supplies, such as items for ecosystem 3D models, soil and plants for terrariums, native and invasive plant samples, compasses, animal tracks, range plant samples, clay for diagrams, etc. | $25.00 per semester |
| Principles of Plant Science | Lab Supplies, such as grow light bulbs, seed, soil, terrarium supplies, flower & fruits for dissection, etc. | $25.00 per semester |
Business / Marketing
| Course | Fee Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting 1-3 | General course fees for supplies | $5.00 per semester |
| Business Law | General course fees for supplies | $5.00 per semester |
| Business Work Experience (BWE) | General course fees for supplies | $5.00 per semester |
| Career Development | General course fees for supplies | $5.00 per semester |
| Computer Applications | General course fees for supplies | $5.00 per semester |
| Computer Applications - Advanced | Certification Fees | $15.00 per semester |
| Computer Graphics Business 1-4 | General course fees for supplies | $5.00 per semester |
| Entrepreneurship 1-2 | General course fees for supplies | $15.00 per semester |
| Finance | General course fees for supplies | $5.00 per semester |
| Global Information System (GIS) in Business | General course fees for supplies | $5.00 per semester |
| Introduction to Business and Marketing | General course fees for supplies | $5.00 per semester |
| Management | General course fees for supplies | $5.00 per semester |
| Marketing Research | General course fees for supplies | $5.00 per semester |
| Marketing Work Experience (MWE) | General course fees for supplies | $5.00 per semester |
| Multi-Media Technology | General course fees for supplies | $5.00 per semester |
| Programming Concepts | General course fees for supplies | $5.00 per semester |
| Social Media and Advertising | General course fees for supplies | $5.00 per semester |
| Sports and Entertainment Marketing | General course fees for supplies | $5.00 per semester |
| Web Design | General course fees for supplies | $5.00 per semester |
Family and Consumer Science
| Course | Fee Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Catering | Food for labs | $25.00 per semester |
| Catering – Advanced | Food for labs | $25.00 per semester |
| Baking and Pastry | Food for labs | $25.00 per semester |
| Child and Adolescent Development | Upkeep and batteries for simulation materials | $10.00 per semester |
| Culinary Careers and Nutrition | Food for labs | $25.00 per semester |
| Design Seminar | Consumables including design board materials, sewing supplies and machine upkeep | $10.00 per semester |
| Early Childhood Education 101 and 102 | Transportation to ECE programs and hands on materials | $10.00 per semester |
| Fashion Design & Merchandising | Consumable supplies including sewing supplies and machine upkeep | $25.00 per semester |
| Interior Design 1 & 2 | Consumable supplies including design board materials | $15.00 per semester |
| Life Management | Food for labs | $5.00 per semester |
| Nutrition and Wellness | Food for labs and guest speakers | $15.00 per semester |
| ProStart 1 & 2 Certification | Food for labs and competition practice; Uniform (chef coat and hat) | $75.00 per semester |
| Relationships | Consumable materials and guest speakers | $5.00 per semester |
| Education Exploration | Transportation to and from elementary schools and consumables for lessons | $10.00 per semester |
| Teacher Cadet 1 – 2 | Student name tags, uniform for field experiences, field trip transportation | $10.00 per semester |
| Teen Challenges and Choices | Consumable materials and guest speakers | $5.00 per semester |
Computer and Information Sciences
| Course | Fee Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Robotics | Parts and supplies to build a robot, and a student t-shirt. | $20.00 per semester |
| Introduction to Electronics and Programming | Parts for 5V small electronics; consumables for 3D printer and CNC mill | $20.00 per semester |
| Advanced Electronics and Programming | Parts for 5V small electronics; consumables for 3D printer and CNC mill | $20.00 per semester |
| Programming Concepts | Software fees, consumables for 3D printer, CNC mill and other hands-on projects | $5.00 per semester |
| Introduction to Robotics | Parts and supplies to build a robot and a student t-shirt. | $20.00 per semester |
| Robotics Leadership | Parts and supplies to build a robot, and a student t-shirt. | $20.00 per semester |
Industrial Science and Technology / Project Lead the Way
| Course | Fee Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | Supplies for model rocket engines and other components. | $30.00 per semester |
| Algebra 1 - Material Production, Energy & Design (AMPED) | Consumables and manipulatives, including manufacturing projects. | $30.00 per semester |
| Architectural Drawing | Materials for architectural house models, printer and plotter ink | $15.00 per semester |
| Computer Integrated Manufacturing | Consumable supplies and materials | $15.00 per semester |
| Construction 1 – 2 | Consumable supplies and small tools (Wood, fasteners, tools, machine repair and finishing supplies) | $25.00 per semester |
| Engineering Design and Development | Consumables and materials including 3D print filament and other Project Lead the Way suggested supplies | $30.00 per semester |
| Engineering Your World | Consumables and materials including lab materials, electronic components, wood, small equipment, et. | $30.00 per semester |
| Geometry in Construction | Consumable supplies and materials including wood, foam board, nails, glue, etc. | $30.00 per semester |
| Intro to Gas Metal Arc Welding | Consumable welding supplies such as contact tips, welding nozzles, grinding discs and abrasive cutoff discs | $15.00 per semester |
| Introduction to Engineering Design | Consumable materials for 3D printer as well as other Project Leading the Way suggested supplies | $30.00 per semester |
| Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding | Consumable welding supplies such as welding rods, slag hammers, wire brushes, grinding discs and abrasive cutoff discs | $20.00 per semester |
| Introduction to Engineering Design | Consumables and materials including 3D print filament and other Project Lead the Way suggested supplies | $30.00 per semester |
| Invention and Design | Consumables and supplies including filament for 3D printer, paper and foam core for prototype designs, ink for printer | $15.00 per semester |
| Manufacturing 1 – 2 | Consumable welding supplies such as contact tips, welding nozzles, grinding discs and abrasive cutoff discs | $15.00 per semester |
| Principles of Engineering | Consumables and materials including 3D print filament and other Project Lead the Way suggested supplies | $15.00 per semester |
| Project Design Team | Consumable supplies and materials including wood, metal, plastic and other materials for projects, small tools and equipment | $15.00 per semester |
| Safety for Welders | Maintenance for safe working machines | $15.00 per semester |
| Technical Drawing | Consumable supplies and materials for drafting equipment and 3D printer filament | $15.00 per semester |
| Transportation 1 – 2 | Consumable materials and small tool replacement including oil soak absorbent material, brakes, tire hanging and suspension, etc. | $15.00 per semester |
Construction Skilled Trades Pathway
| Course | Fee Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Basics of Construction and Safety | Consumable materials and a portion of certification exam costs | $35.00 per semester |
| Intro to Math in Construction, Blue Prints, and Beginning Electrical Installations | Consumable materials and a portion of certification exam costs | $35.00 per semester |
| Electrical Installations | Consumable materials and a portion of certification exam costs | $35.00 per semester |
| Intro to Plumbing in Construction | Consumable materials and a portion of certification exam costs | $35.00 per semester |
Manufacturing and Design Pathway
| Course | Fee Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Safety & Basic Foundational Machining | Consumable materials and a portion of certification exam costs | $35.00 per semester |
| Manufacturing Design & Mass Production | Consumable materials and a portion of certification exam costs | $35.00 per semester |
| Manufacturing Technology IIA/IIB | Consumable materials and a portion of certification exam costs | $35.00 per semester |
| Manufacturing Processes | Consumable materials and a portion of certification exam costs | $35.00 per semester |
Information Technology Pathway
| Course | Fee Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Intro to Software Dev., Hardware Tech, and Networking | Consumable materials and a portion of certification exam costs | $35.00 per semester |
| UNIX and Networking Security Fundamentals | Consumable materials and a portion of certification exam costs | $35.00 per semester |
| Intro to Cyber Security and Cloud Computing | Consumable materials and a portion of certification exam costs | $35.00 per semester |
| Firewalls and Vulnerability | Consumable materials and a portion of certification exam costs | $35.00 per semester |
Health Science Pathway
| Course | Fee Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | Consumable materials and a portion of certification exam costs | $15.00 per semester |
| Medical Terminology/Medical Assisting | Consumable materials and a portion of certification exam costs | $15.00 per semester |
| Medical Assisting | Consumable materials and a portion of certification exam costs | $15.00 per semester |
Art
| Course | Fee Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| AP Studio Art Drawing | All drawing & painting related materials, papers, paints, brushes etc. | $35.00 per semester |
| AP Studio Art 2-D Design | All drawing & painting related materials, papers, paints, brushes etc. | $35.00 per semester |
| AP Studio Art 3-D Design | All 3D related sculpture materials; clay, metals, other sculpture materials etc. | $35.00 per semester |
| Art Exploration | Consumable materials for drawing, painting and 3D materials | $20.00 per semester |
| Commercial Art | Consumable materials for drawing including paper, pencils, markers, and other printing costs | $20.00 per semester |
| Computer Graphics Art 1 & 2 | Consumable materials for drawing including paper, pencils, markers, styluses, and other printing costs | $15.00 per semester |
| Drawing 1 - 2 | Consumable materials for drawing including paper, pencils, markers, inks, scratch board and other printing costs | $25.00 per semester |
| Metalsmithing/Jewelry 1 - 2 | Consumable materials and supplies including metal, sawblades, sandpaper, beads, wire, etc. | $35.00 per semester |
| Painting 1 - 2 | Consumable materials and supplies related to painting including paints (watercolor, acrylic, oil), brushes, paper, canvas, etc. | $25.00 per semester |
| Photography 1 - 3 | Consumables for photography including film, film processing chemicals, digital printing costs | $40.00 per semester |
| Sculpture/Ceramics 1 & 2 | Consumable materials for sculpting and ceramics including clay, glazes, plaster, paint, tools, etc. | $25.00 per semester |
| TV Broadcasting 1 - 2 | Consumable materials for storyboards including paper, pens, markers, etc. | $20.00 per semester |
| Video Production 1 - 3 | Consumable materials for video editing and storyboards including paper, pens, markers, etc. | $30.00 per semester |
Music
| Course | Fee Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Concert/Marching Band 1 - 4 | Clinician fees and consumables including sticks, mallets, breathing tubes, etc. | $15.00 per semester $10.00 uniform cleaning $5.00 per trip travel fee |
| Instrument Rental | Rental fee for district owned instruments | $40.00 per year |
| Jazz Ensemble 1 – 3 | Clinician fees and consumables including sticks, mallets, breathing tubes, etc. | $15.00 per semester $5.00 per trip travel fee |
| Marching Band 1 - 3 | Clinician fees and consumables including sticks, mallets, breathing tubes, etc. | $15.00 per semester $5.00 per trip travel fee |
| Tenor/Bass Choir | Clinician fees and consumable materials such as breathing tubes | $15.00 per semester $5.00 per trip travel fee |
| Mixed Choir | Clinician fees and consumable materials such as breathing tubes | $15.00 per semester $5.00 per trip travel fee |
| Music Ensemble | Clinician fees and consumables including sticks, mallets, breathing tubes, etc. | $15.00 per semester |
| Musical Theatre Techniques | Consumable materials including scripts, props, makeup, etc. | $15.00 per semester |
| Chamber Strings | Consumable materials such as rosin, end-pin stops, strings, etc. | $15.00 per semester $5.00 per trip travel fee |
| Orchestra | Consumable materials such as rosin, end-pin stops, strings, etc. | $15.00 per semester $5.00 per trip travel fee |
| Show/Jazz Choir | Clinician fees and consumable materials such as breathing tubes | $15.00 per semester $5.00 per trip travel fee |
| Summer School Musical Instrument Rental | Summer rental fee for district owned instruments | $40.00 for summer |
| Symphonic Band | Clinician fees and consumables including sticks, mallets, breathing tubes, etc. | $15.00 per semester $10.00 uniform cleaning $5.00 per trip travel fee |
| Symphonic/Marching Band | Clinician fees and consumables including sticks, mallets, breathing tubes, etc. | $15.00 per semester $10.00 uniform cleaning $5.00 per trip travel fee |
| Wind Ensemble/Marching Band 1 - 4 | Clinician fees and consumables including sticks, mallets, breathing tubes, etc. | $15.00 per semester $10.00 uniform cleaning $5.00 per trip travel fee |
| Treble Choir | Clinician fees and consumable materials such as breathing tubes | $15.00 per semester $5.00 per trip travel fee |
| Treble Choir Intermediate | Clinician fees and consumable materials such as breathing tubes | $15.00 per semester $5.00 per trip travel fee |
| Treble Choir Advanced | Clinician fees and consumable materials such as breathing tubes | $15.00 per semester $5.00 per trip travel fee |
Physical Education
| Course | Fee Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Training | Consumable supplies for treating injuries such as tape, wraps, gloves, masks, etc. | Approx. $25.00 per course |
| First Aid (fee required) | Consumable materials used in the course as well as the cost for certification | Fee set by Red Cross (approx. $40.00) |
| JROTC Marksmanship | Consumable supplies and materials such as paper targets, pellets, target stand maintenance and repair, compressed air refills, etc. | $10.00 per semester |
| Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) | Uniform maintenance costs/laundry fees, drill equipment maintenance, STEM materials, customized uniform name plate and tapes, etc. | $25.00 per semester |
| Life Guarding (fee required) | Consumable materials used in the course as well as the cost for certification | Fee set by Red Cross (approximately $65.00) |
| Lifetime Sports | Equipment replacement including tennis and badminton rackets, tennis balls, shuttles, pickle balls and paddles, Frisbee golf supplies, etc. | $15.00 per semester $5.00 per trip travel fee |
| Officiating | Testing fee for CPR and First Aid. | $10.00 per semester |
| Yoga and Fitness | Equipment replacement including yoga mats, blocks, etc. | $10.00 per semester |
Theater
| Course | Fee Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre at Mountain View High School | Supplies such as lumber, costuming, makeup, lighting equipment, props, etc. | $115.00 flat fee |
| Theater Production | Supplies such as stage makeup, sewing materials, stage and prop building materials | $10.00 per semester |
Athletic and Activity Fees
Students who participate in secondary level athletics and some selected activities are required to pay a fee which is collected at the school. Fees will be waived for students qualifying for free or reduced-price school meals under the Federal Free or Reduced-Price Meal Policy or who have a demonstrated economic hardship. A waiver of fees may be requested from the school principal or designee. Fees are to be paid or waivers obtained prior to a student’s participation in a sport or activity.
Participants who are cut or who quit an activity within 10 practice or school days will be reimbursed the full amount of the fee.
Middle School Athletic/Activity Fees
$20.00 per sport participation fee (intramural sports) – enrolled students
$30.00 per sport participation fee (intramural sports) – non-enrolled students
$75 per sport participation fee (interscholastic sports), all middle schools – enrolled students
$100 per sport participation fee (interscholastic sports), all middle schools – non-enrolled students.
Middle school family maximum of $175 per family per school year for enrolled students; the family maximum for non-enrolled students is $225.
High School Athletic/Activity Fees
$175 per sport participation fee – enrolled students
$225 per sport participation fee – non-enrolled students
$30.00 per selected activity participation fee (Knowledge Bowl, Forensics) plus $5.00 per trip travel fee
$150.00 football equipment fee – this fee will be collected from incoming freshman and first time Thompson School District football athletes only. This is a one-time fee and does not apply to the family yearly maximum. This fee will be used to replace football equipment (e.g., football helmets, shoulder pads, etc.) as needed by the team.
High school family maximum of $400 per family, per school year for enrolled students; the family maximum for non-enrolled students is $500.
Extracurricular activities (other than athletics) and student organizations may collect fees to cover the cost of specific activities or events.
There is a $575 maximum participation fee per family per school year. The family maximum participation fee for non-enrolled students is $725 per family per school year. This includes participants in both middle and high school programs. Parents should keep track of the athletic/activity fees (i.e. receipts) they pay and notify the school(s) when the maximum fee has been reached.
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