The Board of Education approved a policy and procedure for implementation of a student activities fee in Grades 6-12. The purpose of this fee is to help defray the costs for stipends for coaches/advisors, transportation arrangements, officials, rental fees, uniforms, and other costs for select extracurricular and athletic activities which are supported by general education funds. This is a one-time fee per school year and will permit students to participate in multiple activities. The student fee structure for 2010-2011 is $80 per student for high school students and $70 per student for middle school students, with a family cap of $150. Click
HERE for the packet of information about Student Activities Fees that was sent to parents of students in Grades 6-12. The packet includes a copy of the Board policy and procedure, a list of the activities that are subject to the fee (all athletics at all levels will be subject to this fee), and a form to fill out and return with payment.
At the time of adoption, the Cherry Hill Board of Education also recognized that parents might be burdened with additional costs related to the opening of school. Therefore, the Board extended the collection deadline to September 30, 2010. At this point, if your child has participated or is participating in an approved activity under policy 3453.1, they have until November 30, 2010 to remit payment. If payment is not received by that date the student will not be permitted to participate in that activity going forward until the fee is paid. In addition, parents must make the activity fee payment for their students before the student will be permitted to try out for a winter or spring sport or participate in any policy-approved extra curricular activity unless they are covered under the waiver process. Payments will be collected only in the guidance offices of both high schools.
Non-payment of the activity fee will result in an obligation that must be met before your child can participate in the sophomore cotillion, junior prom, senior prom, or senior trip. This is in keeping with past practice. As we move forward, the obligation will carry into the next school year and your child will not be permitted to participate in fee approved extra-curricular activities. Finally, as the policy and procedure note, these fees are non-refundable. Trying out for the team but ultimately not making the final roster will not result in a refund. We advise the student to try another sport or participate in an extra-curricular activity. Below is the mailing list and phone numbers for each high school. If you wish to speak to an administrator about this policy, please contact the main office at your school. The principal, athletic director, or guidance director may also be of assistance. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.