Went to High School Registration today. OUCH!! About This Page:

[maggieworkman]

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Okay Maggie, everyone is assuming this is a private school, but I have a feeling it isn't. For my DDs' school fees, I could buy a new car every year. If your DD is going to a private H.S., I might move to where you live!

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You are right. This is the PUBLIC High School.

Maggie

[RobinKay6573]

[img]/ubb/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img] Wow that is alot of money. I didn't know you had to pay for books and registration in HS! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/jawdrop.gif[/img] Sounds more like college expenses.

I think I will stick with the dog she is cheaper! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/082502yes_prv.gif[/img]

[TinkerBelz]

Now I know why kids drop out - at their parents insistance because they can't afford registration. I've never heard of them charging a registration fee. Is this normal? I know there are a LOT of poor people in our community that even with payments could not afford that whatsoever. Heck, it would be a squeeze for us right now.

I guess the poor kids could skip any extra curriculur activity. But then that goes back to the rich being able to afford things that the poor can't. It's kind of sad really.

[jimmymac]

Ouch

[maggieworkman]

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Now I know why kids drop out - at their parents insistance because they can't afford registration. I've never heard of them charging a registration fee. Is this normal? I know there are a LOT of poor people in our community that even with payments could not afford that whatsoever. Heck, it would be a squeeze for us right now.

I guess the poor kids could skip any extra curriculur activity. But then that goes back to the rich being able to afford things that the poor can't. It's kind of sad really.

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I know. As I was standing in line to pay for these things, I was wondering how do some people afford this??? There were forms included in the packet for getting reduced fees based on family income, etc.

Maggie

[Happymommy]

Wow-- someone told me my school district has a registration fee, but they haven't hit me with it yet.

[disneyprincess]

Boy my decision of moving from Catholic to Public school seems to be better and better. DS didn't have any of that in our HS. As for the others, I don't need to purchase supplies cause the school will give them to us.

[dejavu]

I'm guessing that's a public school. I'm in the suburbs outside Chicago and the prices were very similar for DS. a great big OUCH!

[eff051102]

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Registration $200 (early bird price - regular price $250!)
English workbook $20
German workbook $37
Gym Uniform $16
Yearbook $40
School Pictures $31
Homecoming Tshirt $7
School Sweatshirt spirit wear $24
Future Business Leaders of America Membership $13
Total $388!!

Update: Tonight we went to Band Uniform fitting and I spent another $145!

Band Uniform: $45
Deposit for California Spring Break Band Trip to Disneyland $100



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Daughter's High School Years.....Priceless [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/rofl2.gif[/img]

Sorry your Visa took such a hit. Enjoy these years while you can!

[goofy4goofy]

I went to Alex's Kindergarten open house the other day. He starts August 7th (in two days).

I spent $150 on 3 polo shirts and 3 pairs of pants. FOR A KINDERGARTENER!!! I'm sure he'll need a ton more as the year progresses (and my washing machine gets a workout).

He goes to a charter school so while I was fortunate enough to "choose" this school, they didn't tell us uniforms were required until 12 days ago!!! Let's all remember I work for Disney..which means very little money.

To top it off, I got all his required school supplies today at Walmart. Another $50 spent! FOR A KINDERGARTENER!!!

I realized today as well that I need to buy him new sneakers, as the ones he already has are lightup. Those aren't allowed and of course no one told me. I had to call the school (luckily they were open) to find out if they were allowed..kinda was just thinking about it this morning).

ugh.
KElly