BACKGROUND ON STUDENT FEES
The state of Arizona has developed clear guidelines on how Arizona School Tax Credit dollars can be used. Schools must be able to answer yes to a series of questions in order to claim the dollars are eligible for tax credit. Because of this, we needed to revise our fee structure to be in compliance with the tax credit regulations. You will see your personalized fee sheet (1 per student) and separate categories for fees.
EXPLANATION OF STUDENT FEES
- Field Trip Fee (Arizona Tax Credit eligible): This is a one-time fee that is used to pay for field trips or guest speakers during the school day (overnight and extended field trips are not included in this fee). We are no longer able to offer pay by event, but instead lowered the fee for field trips to cover the cost of transportation, entry fees, and other fees associated with field trips. This is an optional fee and your child will not participate in the field trips and/or guest speakers if they do not pay this fee. This is the only fee that is Arizona Tax Credit eligible.
- Consumable Class Fee: This fee covers the cost of consumable supplies needed to support the academics in the classroom. This fee is not Arizona Tax Credit eligible, but is mandatory.
- Elective Fee (Secondary only): This fee is for elective classes that require a fee (please see the course scheduling handbook). If your child takes more than 1 elective class, a discount is offered for the additional electives. This fee is not Arizona Tax Credit eligible, but is mandatory for your child to participate in the elective class.
- Voluntary Contribution: Every year, we require about $944 more per student to support our programs that we need to cover in through fundraising. We are asking everyone in our community to participate in fundraising by donating an additional amount either in one sum or monthly payments. If 50% of our families participate in this contribution, we are offering spring fling entry tickets (wristbands) at half price. If 80% of our families participate in this contribution, spring fling (wristbands) would be free. If you have multiple children at Horizon, you only need to contribute one time to count toward our overall participation. Please check a box in this section on what you are able to do to support the education of your child. This contribution is not mandatory for your child to enroll at HCLC.
PAYMENT OF STUDENT FEES
This year, we are also offering the ability to pay over the course of multiple pay periods to assist you with budgeting. If you have financial needs, please contact the finance office to apply for scholarship.
HOW TO COMPLETE THE FORM
K-6 Fees and Financial Payment Form Directions:
1) Begin by reading the paragraphs describing the HCLC student fees.
2) Proceed down to “All fees will be determined as follows”:
3) Student Fees are divided into two categories (Field Trip and Consumable Supply Fee)
a) An optional one time Field Trip Fee of $50.00 for the year (Tax Credit Eligible). Payment per field trip will no longer be an option. Students who have not chosen the one time field trip fee at the beginning of the school year will be unable to attend all field trips for the school year.
b) A required Consumable Supply Fee of $40.00 for the year. (Not Tax Credit Eligible)
4) Voluntary Contribution to HCLC
Please support extended programs and curriculum with your contribution. Choose one of the options given.
Turn Over
5) Student and Parent information already completed. Please make any changes if necessary.
6) Fee Calculation – Choose either option:
A – $90.00 includes Extra Curricular Activity Fee (Field Trips) and Consumable Supply Fee
B – $40.00 includes Consumable Supply Fee only and no field trips for the year
7) Voluntary Contribution Amount
Fill in total amount of contribution you choose for either General Fund or Tax Credit
8) Total Annual Fee
Add together option A or B and the total voluntary contribution.
9) Choose Payment Option
a) One Time Payment with Cash, Check or Credit Card
b) Apply for Scholarship – Forms must be completed by August 3rd
c) Choose the 5 or 10 month payment option with Credit Card only
7-12 Fees and Financial Payment Form Directions:
1) Begin by reading the paragraphs describing the HCLC student fees.
2) Proceed down to “All fees will be determined as follows”:
3) Student Fees are divided into three categories (Field Trip, Consumable Supply and Elective Fee)
a) An optional one time Field Trip Fee of $40.00 for the year (Tax Credit Eligible). Payment per field trip will no longer be an option. Students who have not chosen the one time field trip fee at the beginning of the school year will be unable to attend all field trips for the school year.
b) A required Consumable Supply Fee of $40.00 for the year (Not Tax Credit Eligible).
4) Elective Class Fee (Not Tax Credit Eligible)
Classes that require a fee are listed on the payment form. Check your student’s schedule for electives that require a fee. A discount has been added for more than one elective class fee per student.
4) Voluntary Contribution to HCLC
Please support extended programs and curriculum with your contribution. Choose one of the options given.
Turn Over
5) Student, Parent and Elective Fee information already completed. Please make any changes if necessary.
6) Fee Calculation – Choose either option:
A – Elective Fee (if applicable) plus $80.00 for Extra Curricular Activity Fee (Field Trips) and Consumable Supply Fee
B –Elective Fee (if applicable) plus $40.00 for the Consumable Supply Fee only and no field trips for the year
7) Voluntary Contribution Amount
Fill in total amount of contribution you choose for either General Fund or Tax Credit
8) Total Annual Fee
Add together option A or B and the total voluntary contribution.
9) Choose Payment Option
a) One Time Payment with Cash, Check or Credit Card
b) Apply for Scholarship – Forms must be completed by August 3rd
c) Choose the 5 or 10 month payment option with Credit Card only
Still have questions or problems? Call HCLC at 480-659-3000.
