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.

Elementary curricular material fees are assessed for the entire school year and are due on September 17th.

Intermediate curricular material fees are assessed for the entire school year and are due on October 15th.

Middle school curricular material fees are assessed about a month after school begins  for Quarter 1 electives and all core classes, Chromebook rental, Chromebook protection plan, and student fees (Naviance, Panorama, Canvas, Turnitin,etc).  All core classes, Chromebook rental, Chromebook protection plan, and student fees are billed for the entire year.   Remaining elective classes will be assessed about two weeks after the start of each quarter.  .Q2 will be assessed on 10/28/2020, Q3 will be assessed on 1/25/2021, and Q4 will be assessed on 4/14/2021

High School curricular material fees are assessed by trimester.  Trimester 1 fees will be assessed about a month after the start of school.  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, Panorama, PSAT, Turnitin etc) are billed once per year.  Trimester 1 fees are due October 15th.  Trimester 2 will be assessed on November 30th and will be due on December 30th.  Trimester 3 will be assessed on March 15th and will be due on April 15th.

Grades four through nine 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. It is treated much like a textbook. This program will continue to grow each school year. For instance, the program will encompass third through tenth grades for the 2021-22 school year.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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)

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) 

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)

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.

If you were approved for free lunches and you checked the textbook assistance box the only fee you will be responsible for would be the chromebook protections plan.  This is an optional fee.  

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.

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.

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).

Textbook Rental/Curricular Materials Invoice Payment Options

We Accept Cash, Checks, Money Orders, Credit Card, Payment Plans, WWS Employee Payroll Deduction

To Pay by Credit Card after August 1st

1. Go to your child’s school website and click on the Parents tab
2. Select Book Rental
3. Enter your Web Store email and password (password created by you when you first created an account on the Web Store)
4. If you don’t have a Web Store account, click Create Account and follow prompts
5. Click Portal Access
6. Enter your PowerSchool parent portal username and password (*if you do not have a PowerSchool parent account please see instructions below)
7. Click on your student’s name on the left
8. Click pay $ for each amount listed
9. Click add selected to cart
10. Click green checkout button
11. Add payment information
12. Verify information
13. Click place order (DO NOT press the refresh button)
14. You will receive a confirmation page; print your receipt

*To Create PowerSchool Parent Account

1. Go to https://wws.powerschool.com/public/
2. Create Account Tab 
3. Click Create Account Button
4. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Email
5. Create a Username and Password (DO NOT use your email for username)
6. Enter your child’s name, Access ID and Password (provided by your child’s school)
7. 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 https://forms.gle/9dxBLg13BJM7jxyh8

Invoices not paid in full by the due date, or without a payment plan in place, will be submitted to a collection company in November