Fees depend on several factors, including grade level and specific program costs. Fees may cover text books, technology, student and classroom supplies, and extracurricular programs. Lunch and co-curricular programs offered before and after school are available for an additional fee.
Fee & Waiver FAQs
What is the definition of a fee?
Fees can be in the form of money or goods and are considered to be any charge, deposit, rental or other mandatory payment. Payments to third parties such as admission fees or transportation expenses may also be fees.
Who is eligible for fee waivers?
Inability to pay is presumed for those who are in state custody or foster care, or receiving public assistance in the form of Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), or Supplemental Security Income (applies only to the child receiving SSI), or are eligible for free school lunch.
Why are fee waivers available to qualifying students?
To ensure that no student is denied the opportunity to participate in programs, courses or activities because of an inability to pay the required fee, deposit, or charge.
Are students in grades K-6 required to provide their own supplies?
No, the supplies (paper, pencils, folders, etc.) that are needed in the regular classroom are all provided by the school.
Are charges related to the school lunch program considered fees?
No, school lunch charges are not considered fees. However, milk or snacks for elementary students that are furnished to all students will not be charged.
Will elementary students be charged for lost or damaged supplies?
Yes, students will be responsible to pay for or replace items they have lost or damaged.
Can 6th graders included in the Middle School program with 7th and 8th graders be charged fees?
Yes. Board-approved fees may be charged to students in 6th grade only if they are attending a school that also includes students in grade 7 or above or they follow a secondary model of delivering instruction. 6th graders at WSD are considered part of our middle school and are therefore charged Board-approved fees according to our fee schedule.
Can fees be charged for activities outside of the regular school day?
Fees may be charged in connection with school-sponsored activities that do not take place during the regular school day, regardless of the age or grade level of the student. Fee waivers always apply, even for these “optional” activities.
Is there a limit to the cost of fees that may be charged for students to participate in school sponsored activities, clubs, or programs?
Yes, those limits will be defined in our board-approved fees policy, and posted every year.
Adapted from School Fees: Frequently Asked Questions
Carol B. Lear and Jean Welch Hill
Law and Legislation
Utah State Board of Education
May 28, 2010