Student Fees and Expenses

Student Fees

There will be no fees or cost charged to students to participate in regular day school programs. Fees may be charged where the student chooses to upgrade the material or where purchase of material is optional. Students enrolled in Grand Erie schools can expect to be provided with the basic classroom learning resources that are required in order to complete the course expectations. It is recognized there may be optional resources that students may purchase to enhance their program; e.g. field trips, workbooks, upgrading materials in courses such as construction technology and visual arts. Students may choose enhanced program options where fees are required to recover associated costs.

Students are expected to come to school ready and willing to participate actively in their own learning. To that end, students are expected to bring materials with them for their own personal schoolwork. Teachers will communicate the basic materials needed to complete learning tasks in each class, e.g. pencils, pens, pencil crayons, markers, erasers, rulers, calculators, etc.


Collection Of Funds & Permission Forms

School Cash Online is a secure portal for quick and easy payments using debit or credit cards. It also handles permission forms for school events. Access the system by clicking the “School Cash” button on our school website. Parents who do not bank online are welcome to visit the office to pay for items and sign permission forms.

Activity Fees

Students are encouraged to pay the student activity fee. The activity fee includes but is not limited to access to the co-instructional program (e.g., sports, dances and other school activities). Students involved in co-instructional teams, groups and clubs will be made aware of any additional fund-raising obligations or participation fees prior to making a commitment to participate. **Students and families experiencing hardship may contact the school administration for assistance to support students' success in school.

Yearbook

A school yearbook for the upcoming year can be purchased at pre-registration. The yearbook is an item whose value increase with time. Don't miss out on these lifetime memories!

Student Photographs

Pictures for student cards and yearbooks will be taken during September. Retakes will be done in October. Graduate photos are typically done during a one-week period in February. Students are under no obligation to purchase picture packages but should still be photographed for the yearbook and student card.

Textbooks

You are responsible for your own textbook(s). Any lost or misused/damaged texts will be replaced at the student's expense. All borrowed items must be returned before the student writes their final exam.