EXPLANATION OF FEES FOR 2011-2012

Student fees are charged to help defray the cost of books, lab equipment, and supplies needed for basic instruction.

1.   Fees for the 2011-12 school year must be paid by September 4, 2011.

2.   If the fees remain unpaid by September 30th , a $50 late fee will be assessed to your student’s account.

3.  All outstanding balances (including the $50 late fee) will be sent to the collection agency on November 1. 

Ø  Your fees may be paid by cash, check or credit card (Visa/Mastercard only).  All fees entered on your credit card should be done in person.

Ø  When your student’s fees are paid you must also return the Official Student Fee Statement.

The fees identified on your invoice do not include the costs of such special items as supplemental workbooks, paperbacks, safety goggles, lab aprons, PE shirts, locks, etc.  These items will be purchased according to class needs at a later date in the RBHS bookstore.

· REGISTRATION AND CO-CURRICULAR FEE $190.00 (Required)
The registration and co-curricular fee is an annual fee to help offset the cost for textbooks,
general supplies and co-curricular activities and building-wide events. All students are encouraged to participate in co-curricular activities. An added assessment may be made if a textbook is lost or damaged.
 
· TECHNOLOGY FEE $ 30.00 (Required)
This fee is for the use of computer labs and all related technology.

· RB ISSUED LOCK (FOR HALLWAY LOCKER) $ 6.00 (Required)
All freshmen will have this fee on their fee statement. All other students must purchase an RB lock for their hallway locker if the one you received last year is missing. Locks must be purchased from RB.
 
· COURSE FEES     As required per student schedule
These fees will vary by subject, and pay for consumable supplies in the course. (Example:  Science courses all have a lab fee of $15.00.)

- A $25.00 fee will be charged should it be necessary to change a schedule. Please refer to the letter from the Student Services Department Chair included in this packet.

- A full course fee refund will be given for any course dropped within the first ten days of the course.  After the tenth day no course fee will be refunded for dropping the class.
 
· AP EXAM FEES  (Required per each exam)        Not yet established for 2011/2012
(was $87.00 in 2010/2011)

Note: Advanced Placement (AP) courses fees are set by the College Board.

YEARBOOK FEE $40/$45/$50 (Optional)
The yearbook is an optional item for all students. The fee for the yearbook offers a significant discount if it is purchased at registration. We encourage all students and parents to purchase the yearbook at registration.
ü During registration week – the fee is $40
ü Between registration week and December 31st – the fee is $45
ü January 1st and later – the fee is $50.
      
· FEDERAL FREE MEALS PROGRAM FEE WAIVER / REDUCED LUNCH FEE
Fee waivers are available for those with proof of financial need (DHS, SNAP, TANF, etc.) for the child(ren), or if the total household income falls within a specific range. In the registration envelope you will find a packet used to request a Federal Free Meals Program Fee / Reduced Lunch Fee. The deadline for filing with Mrs. Presta (Assistant Principal’s Office) is the same as the date for paying fees –September 2nd. Forms filed after September 30th will not be accepted for waiver of fees, only for free lunches. Should your financial situation change throughout the year, you may still apply for this program.

If you have any questions, please call (708) 442-7500 x 2106.  Thank you.