California's Constitution affirms that students and parents cannot be required to pay money to gain access to educational activities, nor can they be charged for materials and supplies necessary to participate in educational activities. “Educational activities” has been clearly defined to include extracurricular offerings such as music, sports and some clubs. Moreover, the rules described above are believed to apply to all affiliated groups supporting district and school programs, including PTSAs, boosters and foundations. The district has worked to clarify that parent donations for most educational activities are voluntary and that students will not be denied participation if their families choose not to contribute. In addition, some “permissible” fees are allowed for certain educational activities. Students will also not be denied participation in these activities due to financial difficulties. Please note that the donations for our school programs help us continue to provide opportunities that would not otherwise be possible. Thank you for your support. Your contributions of time, talent, and resources make a difference at our school. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our administrative staff. For more information, please visit Student Fee Info.
~ Luis Torres, Principal