Class dues – When students enter ninth grade they become part of a Class; i.e. this year’s ninth graders are the Class of 2014. The year corresponds to their projected graduation date. The amount for the dues is set each year by that Class’ student body government and sponsors; the amount is determined by mid-September of each year. Dues will be posted around the school and updated on the school’s website under the School Bank link. The Class dues are different for each grade level, please ask your student about theirs. The dues are used for Class sponsored items.  Homecoming activities, Class t-shirts, Prom, Senior Banquet and Graduation expenses are just a few of the items.  Dues for each Class should be paid by the winter break of each year to avoid an increase. If your student needs to repeat a grade, they will only be charged once for that grade. If any money remains after Graduation and senior expenses, it is saved in their Class account to be used as start-up funds for their first reunion.

 

Course fees – Some courses require fees to help with the cost of student materials. These fees are standard for all three of the counties’ high schools. Art and Craft courses, Business courses, Civics, Family Consumer Science, Pre-Engineering Technology, Photography, Theater and some specialty music courses require these fees. The fees range from $5 to $100 per course. Please check with your student to see if they are taking one of these courses.

 

Student debts - Students are placed on the Debt List for damaged/destroyed/lost school property that was issued or lent to them, and unpaid course fees or activity fees. Costs will vary depending on the item in question. Returned checks are placed on the Debt List, under the student’s name. Cafeteria money and class dues become debts for seniors if left unpaid. Once an item is placed on the Debt List it can only be removed by: paying the debt, returning the item, removal requested by the staff member who turned in the debt, or by an Administrator’s decision. 

 

All of the above items are payable at the school bank. Cash, checks and money orders are accepted. Checks and money orders should be made payable to Great Mills High School or GMHS. Please note that returned checks must be paid for in cash or money order only. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Snyder in the school bank.  Her number is 301-863-4001 ext. 146, or reach her by e-mail at: lfsnyder@smcps.org.