Fees and Charges
Course Fees
There are no fees for any secondary courses. Students who choose a project beyond the learning outcomes of a course may supply their own materials or they may be charged for materials used to complete that project (e.g. type of wood chosen for a woodworking project).
Deposits
Deposits in the following areas are required. Upon return of the calculator, the deposit is refunded.
- Math 12 graphical calculators $150
- External Credit Exams (Advanced Placement) $30 first exam, $20 second exam
Student Services
A $10 charge for student services is used by secondary schools for activities and assistance for all students. Examples include:
- Student Council activities, such as dances
- School wide events such as school spirit weeks
- Positive behaviour incentive programs that recognize student achievements
- Motivational speakers on topics such as accepting diversity and accepting physical disabilities, leadership, and avoiding drinking and driving
- Student ID card
- Payment is required if participating in school sports (one-time only charge)
These opportunities are only made possible through the student services account, and hence this charge must be paid before participation in extra curricular activities.
Upon paying the $10 Student Services fee, students will receive their student identification card. Photos for the card are done free of charge.
Postage
Newsletters will be emailed free of charge to parents who provide email addresses. No copies will be mailed. Newsletters can also be accessed on the website.
Locks
Schools may charge a cost recovery for locks up to $8 each.
Yearbook
Students may choose to purchase a school yearbook for $40 if purchased by January 31, 2023 or $50 if purchased after January 31, 2023.
The yearbook is a student-produced annual record of people and events in and around the school. You can also purchase it online from Friesens via ConnectMe: http://ybfriesens.com/stores
March 1, 2023 is the deadline to order yearbooks. No purchases after this date. The school does not order extra yearbooks for sale.
Valedictory Ceremonies
Most schools with grade 12 students offer a valedictory ceremony near year's end. The participation in such ceremonies is optional. Students who wish to participate will be expected to pay the shared cost of such a ceremony, which is $120. The grad fee for exchange students is $60.
Financial Hardship
CHSS is committed to ensuring no student is denied an opportunity to participate school curricular and co-curricular activities as per Policy 5101 Financial Hardship.
If fees for curricular and co-curricular activities or programs present a financial hardship for your family, please contact CHSS Business Manager at 250-964-4431 to discuss options including: deferred payment, payment over time, partial waiver or full waiver of fees through a "Cougar Fund Application Form."