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The Calgary Board of Education is launching a pilot program for online fee payment. As of September 23, you can pay the following three fees online:
- Instructional Supplies and Materials Fee
- Incidental Activity Fees for Students at Lunchtime
- Elementary Noon Supervision Fee
For more information click the links above.
To pay the fees click on the button in the charts.
Values Statement
School fees provide schools with essential learning resources that ensure students are presented with the best possible learning enrichment opportunities. In this section, information is provided on the various fees at our schools as well as information about fee waivers.
Mandatory Fees and deposits are those identified by and permitted by the School Act, and which are payable, unless waived, by all registered students.
Elective Fees are those that result from a choice made by parents, students or staff, in favour of a certain program or service provided by schools or other Calgary Board of Education service locations.
instructional supplies and materials fees (mandatory per-student fee)
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2011-12
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2010-11
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| Kindergarten (Half-day program) |
$ 15.00 |
$ 15.00 |
| Kindergarten (Full-day program) |
$ 30.00 |
$ 30.00 |
| Elementary (Grades 1 to 6) |
$ 30.00 |
$ 30.00 |
| Junior High (Grades 7 to 9) |
$ 105.00 |
$ 105.00 |
| Senior High (Grades 10 to 12) |
$ 132.00 |
$ 132.00 |
Family Maximum
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$ 264.00
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$ 264.00 |
The following schools are not required to collect a Security Deposit: Louise Dean Centre, Jack James High School, Alternative High School, West View Secondary School and special settings (e.g., Christine Meikle).
refundable security deposit
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2011-12
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2010-11
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| Junior High (Grades 7 to 9) |
$ 50.00 |
$ 50.00 |
| Senior High (Grades 10 to 12) |
$ 50.00 |
$ 50.00 |
transportation fees (mandatory fee for each student riding the bus)
The Calgary Board of Education will provide subsidized transportation in accordance with AR6095 for students who attend their attendance area school or directed school and who live within the transportation service area. The transportation service area means the designated zone within an attendance area in which the Calgary Board of Education provides subsidized transportation.
| Kindergarten and Grades 1-9 |
2011-12
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2010-11
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| Kindergarten Charter Transportation |
$ 215.00 |
$ 165.00 |
| Elementary (Grades 1-6) Charter Transportation |
$ 295.00 |
$ 165.00 |
| Junior High (Grades 7-9) Charter Transportation |
$ 335.00 |
$ 165.00 |
| Junior High (Grades 7-9) Calgary Transit |
$ 335.00 |
$ 165.00 |
| Eligible Special Needs Students (Grades 10-12) |
$ 295.00 |
$ 165.00 |
| Family Maximum, eligible students only |
N/A |
$ 330.00 |
| Ineligible Charter |
$ 335.00 |
$ 165.00 |
There is no family maximum for eligible students. All students accessing transportation are required to pay Transportation Fees. Fees are stated as the annual amount, however, they can be paid by submitting up to 10 post-dated cheques.
A rebate of $15.00/month per senior high student is available for students accessing Calgary Transit Services. A rebate of $20.75/month per eligible junior high student is available for students accessing Calgary Transit Services.
Transportation forms can be found at http://www.cbe.ab.ca/parents/forms.asp
elective fees
The following is a list of Elective Fees approved by Superintendent’s Team for the 2011-2012 school year for the Calgary Board of Education, with comparative information presented for the 2010-2011 school year.
1. Incidental Activity Fees for Students at Lunchtime
This fee was established in order to assist schools in meeting incidental needs of students at lunch time. The amount of the fee is set annually by schools and fees shall not exceed the following maximums.
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2011-12
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2010-11
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| Elementary (Grades 1 to 6) |
$ 10.00 |
$ 10.00 |
| Junior High (Grades 7 to 9) |
$ 30.00 |
$ 30.00 |
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2. Elementary Noon Supervision Fee
The Calgary Board of Education offers noon supervision to all students in Grades 1 to 6 (including Kindergarten with full-day program). Annually, schools with CBE funded extended Kindergarten and Grades 1 to 9 bus eligible students that ride the bus receive allocations that may be used to provide for noon supervision services. Students in most Special Education classes already receive funding for noon supervision through Special Education class top-up, and with few exceptions as outlined in CBE’s Resource Allocation guidelines, should not be included in the list of bus eligible students.
In addition to school resource allocations, individual schools may also charge noon supervision fees to students who are eligible for charter bus transportation but don't ride the bus and walk zone students who stay at school at lunch time to help defray the costs for noon supervision and related activities. Fee maximums are established based on the average estimated per student cost of noon supervision activities.
Noon supervision registration forms are available from your child's school or online at http://www.cbe.ab.ca/Parents/Forms/Noon_Supervision_2011-12.pdf. Completed forms and payments may be dropped off at the school or mailed to the address on the form.
The following maximum annual amounts were approved for the 2011-2012 school year for a 5-day per week program:
| Non Bus-Eligible Students |
2011-12
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2010-11
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| Kindergarten (Full-day Program) |
$ 295.00 |
$ 280.00 |
| Elementary (Grades 1 to 6) |
$ 295.00 |
$ 280.00 |
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NOTE: For those schools operating a 4-day per week program, the maximum annual fee is $240.00 for the 2011-2012 school year.
A noon supervision fee, for those bus-eligible students who choose not to access transportation and arrive at school by other means, will be charged in the 2011-2012 school year.
| Choose not to access Transportation |
2011-12
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2010-11
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| Kindergarten (Full-day Program) |
$ 295.00 |
$0 |
| Elementary (Grades 1 to 6) |
$ 295.00 |
$0 |
NOTE: For those schools operating a 4-day per week program, the maximum annual fee is $240.00 for the 2011-2012 school year.
3. Musical Instrument Registration Fee
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2011-12
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2010-11
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Elementary Program
Annual
Summer |
$ 65.00
$ 30.00 |
$ 65.00
$ 30.00
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Junior High Program
Annual
Summer |
$ 65.00
$ 30.00 |
$ 65.00
$ 30.00
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Senior High Program
Annual
Summer |
$ 85.00
$ 30.00 |
$ 85.00
$ 30.00
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4. Student Parking Fee
A Parking Fee may be charged to students by schools for those students wishing access to on-site parking at schools.
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2011-12
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2010-11
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| Maximum Annual Fee |
$ 30.00 |
$ 25.00 |
fee waivers
The Calgary Board of Education provides waivers for parents/guardians if they meet established financial guidelines. The fees for which waivers may be granted are:
- Instructional Supplies and Materials Fee
- Transportation Fee
- Music Instrument Registration Fee
Waiver Application forms are available online
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Last Modified: June 9, 2011
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