- Westfield Washington Schools
- Curricular Materials & Student Fees
Curricular Materials (Textbook Rental)
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Consumable and student fees (TBR) will be posted in PowerSchool on the following schedule:
PK-4th grade - Posted the week of July 20 th - Due September 15th
5th - 6th grade - Posted the week of July 20th - Due September 15th
7th -8th grade - Will be posted the week of September 15th and are due October 30th. Elective classes will be assessed by quarter. Q2 posted the week of November 14 and is due December 14th. Q3 will be posted the week of January 30th and due February 28th. Q4 will be posted the week of March 27 and will be due April 27th.
9-12th grade - The first trimester will be posted the week of September 15th and is due October 30th. The second trimester will be posted the week of November 28th and is due December 28th. The third Trimester will be posted the week of March 6th is due April 6th.
Information
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Curricular Materials & Student Fees (formally known as Textbook Rental) includes, but not limited to, textbooks, workbooks, Chromebook, classroom novels or other books utilized in the classroom, online textbooks/resources, and supplies like science lab chemicals, and art supplies. Per Indiana Code (IC 20-26-12) Indiana is one of eight states that collects student fees for curricular materials rather than collecting for them through property.
FAQs
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What are the curricular materials rates for my student(s)?
Fees for grades K-6 are consistent across the district by grade level. Middle and high school curricular materials fees vary based on the classes taken by each student, so fees vary depending on the combination of courses each student takes. These fees are based on the actual costs of what is provided to each student. Fees are approved annually by the school board prior to when statements are sent.
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When will Fees be posted in PowerSchool and when are they due?
Elementary curricular material fees are assessed for the entire school year and are due on September 15th.
Intermediate curricular material fees are assessed for the entire school year and are due on September 15th.Middle school curricular material fees are assessed about a month after school begins for Q1 electives and all core classes, Chromebook rental, Chromebook protection plan, and student fees (Naviance, Canvas, Turnitin,etc). All core classes, Chromebook rental, Chromebook protection plan, and student fees are billed for the entire year. Q1 fees will be posted the week of September 15th. Remaining elective classes will be assessed about two weeks after the start of each quarter. Q2 will be assessed the week of 11/14/2020, Q3 will be assessed on 1/30/2021, and Q4 will be assessed on 3/27/202.
High School curricular material fees are assessed by trimester. Trimester 1 fees will be assessed the week of September 15th. Trimester 2 and Trimester 3 will be assessed about two weeks after the start of each trimester. Chromebook rental, Chromebook Protection Plan, and student fees (Naviance, Canvas, PSAT, Turnitin etc) are billed once per year. Trimester 1 fees are due October 15th. Trimester 2 will be assessed the week of November 28th and will be due on December 28th. Trimester 3 will be assessed on March 6th and will be due on March 6th.
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Can I purchase my own computer for my student?
Grades 3-10 are part of our 1:1 Program. This means that every student gets a device from their school. You MUST use the school issued device.. This program will continue to grow each school year. For instance, the program will encompass grades 2-11 for the 2022-23 school year.
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What is the Chromebook protection plan?
Westfield Washington Schools offers a protection plan to families with the intent to lower the cost of repairs if/when damage occurs to the Chromebook. The protection plan is optional and will cost $25. It covers any damage to the device for the entire school year.
The deductible will be $25 for the first claim, $50 for the second, and $100 for the third. If the repair cost is lower than the deductible, then you will only be charged for the repair. It is important to note that it does not matter if the damage is accidental or intentional. Your child is responsible for ensuring the device remains in good condition.
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What is Turn it in?
Turnitin.com is a student-based subscription that is used in all high school language arts classes. It promotes academic integrity, streamlines grading and feedback, and deters plagiarism. This fee is billed the first trimester for the entire year at WHS.
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What are Student and Consumable fees?
These fees are utilized to purchase materials that students consume over the school year or the length of the course . Examples may include items such as, but not limited to, paperback novels, workbooks, materials for science experiments, art supplies like paint, or materials for projects. Each school bookkeeper has an exact list of what these items are.
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Textbook rental includes:
Textbook and curriculum subscriptions which may be hard copy or accessed online for the duration of the course or school year. These books and resources are rented by students/families on an annual basis.
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What is Canvas?
It is a learning management system that is utilized in grades 5-12 to support online learning and teaching. It allows teachers to create an extension of the classroom and allows students to access information and assignments, engage in online learning activities, and provides course information and due dates. (WIS, WMS, WHS)
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What is Naviance?
It is an online comprehensive college and career readiness portal that counselors and College and Career Readiness (CCR) teachers use for course planning, goal setting, and college and career planning. Students begin an account in seventh grade that follows them through graduation. These fees are billed first trimester for the entire year. (WHS, WMS)
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What is Lions Lead?
Lions Lead is an assessment and advising company based in Indiana that provides the Life Ready Index (LRI), a behavior based measure of social emotional and career skills taught at Westfield High School. (WHS)
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What is panorama?
Panorama is a survey used to gather data on our student’s perception of their school experience as it relates to social emotional learning and school climate in grades 3-12. Panorama is also used to gather parent feedback in grades K-12.
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Free lunches will be provided for ALL students for the 2021-2022 school year. How do I obtain assistance with Curricular Materials and Student Fees and what fees am I responsible for?
If you applied for Curricular assistance (grades k-12) and were approved the only fee you will be responsible for is the OPTIONAL Chromebook Protection Plan. All preschool students will be responsible for the $70 student fees. Please note If your application is audited and you fail to submit the appropriate documentation then you will be responsible for all fees. A new form for curricular assistance must be completed each school year.
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How am I billed if I move into the district mid year?
Curricular materials fees may be prorated depending on the date your student enrolls in our district. Fees are calculated on a daily basis. Consumable charges (workbooks, novels, supplies etc.) are not prorated.
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If I need to move out of the district mid year what happens to my fees?
Curricular materials fees may be prorated depending on the date of your student’s withdrawal. Fees are calculated on a daily basis. Consumable charges (workbooks, novels, supplies etc.) are not typically prorated.
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If a Student adds or drops a class mid year what happens to the fees?
Curricular materials fees will be adjusted in accordance to the student’s schedule of classes.
Consumable charges are typically not prorated unless the schedule change is done prior to the start of the trimester. A schedule change may result in an added charge or a credit balance on a student’s account depending on the student’s class selection(s).
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How do I pay my fees?
Textbook Rental/Curricular Materials Invoice Payment Options
We Accept Cash, Checks, Money Orders, Credit Card, Payment Plans, WWS Employee Payroll Deduction
Check
Cash
Credit Card before August 1
May be mailed to:
Westfield Washington Schools
Attn: Curricular Materials department
1143 East 181st Street
Westfield, IN 46074
Please add student name and student ID on memo line.
May be delivered during business hours 8-4 to:
Westfield Washington Schools
Administration Building
1143 East 181st Street
Westfield, IN 46074
Payments can be made at: Westfield Washington Schools Administration Building
1143 East 181st Street
Westfield, IN 46074
or by calling Gladys Salas at
(317) 867-8002
To Pay by Credit Card (do not use internet explorer)
- Go to your child’s school website and click on the Parents tab
- Select Book Rental
- Enter your Web Store email and password (password created by you when you first created an account on the Web Store)
- If you don’t have a Web Store account, click Create Account and follow prompts
- Click Portal Access
- Enter your PowerSchool parent portal username and password (*if you do not have a PowerSchool parent account please see instructions below)
- Click on your student’s name on the left
- Click pay $ for each amount listed
- Click add selected to cart
- Click green checkout button
- Add payment information
- Verify information
- Click place order (DO NOT press the refresh button)
- You will receive a confirmation page; print your receipt
*To Create PowerSchool Parent Account- Go to https://wws.powerschool.com/public/
- Create Account Tab
- Click Create Account Button
- Enter your First Name, Last Name, Email
- Create a Username and Password (DO NOT use your email for username)
- Enter your child’s name, Access ID and Password (provided by your child’s school)
- Choose the relationship you are to your child, then click enter at the bottom of the page
Payment Plans: To make arrangements please sign up payment plan
Invoices not paid in full by the due date, or without a payment plan in place, will be submitted to a collection company with an $10 collections fee added at that time.
Textbook Rental and Student Fees
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Consumable Materials and Student Fees 2021-22 School Year