Student Supply & Activity Fee Policy

School Fees are defined as any monetary payment or supplies required as a condition of a student being enrolled in the school or participating in any curricular or co-curricular activity.  Fees do not mean the cost of school meals.

School fees may include:

• Uniform fees

• Instructional class fees

• Field trips

• Individual class fees

• Student Council

Student Activity Funds are used to finance programs and/or school activities, augmenting, not replacing, the activities provided by JKHCS, Inc.  The funds raised by students engaged in various activities are known as Student Activity Funds.  Activity funds may be raised from such sources as:

• Related Uniforms

• Concession sales, excluding funds received from vending concessions contracts

• Dues, fees, and donations to non-mandatory student organizations and which is not derived from the lease, rental or sale of property, supplies, products, or other school assets

• Income or revenue derived from operating student organizations or club projects, provided such revenue is not derived from the sale of property, supplies, products, or other assets belonging to the school

• Deposits or collections for the purchase of class pictures, banquets, and other such personal items; provided the cost of such items shall not be charged against other school funds

• Other income collected by school personnel for school functions as approved by the JKHCS Board of Directors

How School Fees Are Assessed, Collected and Used

School and activity fees are determined by the staff sponsoring the activity.  The fees will only include supplies, materials, program/club equipment, etc. and the cost of 1 uniform, if applicable, at a minimum of $5.00 per student, per activity, not to exceed $500.00 per student, per activity.  Staff members submit club requirements and fees to the School Administrator for review and approval.  Staff then provides documentation to interested families.

School Fee Waivers & Request

JKHCS, Inc. takes into consideration that all families will not be able to provide the requested programmatic fees.  We realize, however, that a student(s) should not be precluded from participating in such programs.  If you are unable to pay the student fee due to hardship, please complete the Student Waiver form and submit the waiver request to our school secretary.

Students who qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch (FRL), by being directly certified (LA SNAP Benefits), may be eligible for a fee waiver.  Approved students will have received a letter from the State of Louisiana, verifying their eligibility for FRL.

Upon submission of the form, the student(s) will be notified if they are eligible for a fee waiver.

Students not eligible for a waiver based on initial request may be granted an appeal with the School’s Compliance Team.  The Compliance Team consists of the Director, a teacher, and a parent representative.

Students unable to pay fees shall not be punished by not being able to participate or by withholding the student’s educational documents or related school records.

No employee shall require the payment of any unauthorized fee that has not been approved and/or placed in the policy.

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Should you have questions, please call 225-774-1311.