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Activity Fees

All student participation/activity fees must be made online through PaySchools Central, an online payment website. This is done by signing up for a PaySchools Central account, where payment is made through a credit card, debit card or with a bank account using an ACH transaction. There is no charge passed onto families for using this website. 

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Activity Fee Parent Information

The Downingtown Area School District (DASD) has a tradition of offering high-quality extra-curricular programs for its students. In this time of budget challenges, our goal is to continue that tradition. However, it is our belief that the growing costs associated with these activities should be offset to some extent by student participants and their families. 

The District Activity Fees are designed to be as fair and equitable as possible. As a result, fees are set at levels that will not discourage participation, and are within a structure that considers underlying costs and the fee policies of surrounding
districts.

NOTE: Activity Fees are different than Technology Fees.


Activity Fee Structure
 

Elementary Students

Funded Activities

Music - Families of elementary students participating in music activities will be assessed a $25 activity fee per student, per year which allows the student to participate in all music programs (band, chorus and orchestra). This fee is applied to the family max.

Non-academic Clubs and Intramurals – Families of elementary students participating in non-academic clubs and intramurals that require a fee will be assessed a $25 activity fee per student, per year which allows the student to participate in all clubs/intramurals. This fee is not applied to the family max.

Middle School Students / Sixth Grade Center Students

Funded Activities/Sports

Music - Families of middle school and sixth grade center students participating in music activities will be assessed a $25 activity fee per student, per year for each music program (band, chorus and orchestra) the student participates in. These fees are applied to the family max.

Spring Musical - Families of middle school students participating in the spring musical will be assessed a $75 activity fee per student, per year. This fee is applied to the family max.

Sports - Families of middle school students participating in sports will be assessed a $75 activity fee per student, per year to participate in each PIAA sport. PIAA Sports are only open to 7th & 8th grades. These fees are applied to the family max.

Non-academic Clubs and Intramurals - Families of middle school and sixth grade center students participating in non-academic clubs and intramurals that require a fee will be assessed a $25 activity fee per student, per year which allows the student to participate in all clubs/intramurals. This fee is not applied to the family max.

High School Students

Funded Activities/Sports

  • Families of high school students will be assessed a $50 activity fee per student, per year to participate in chorus. These fees are applied to the family max.
  • Families of high school students will be assessed a $50 activity fee per student, per year to participate in orchestra. These fees are applied to the family max.
  • Families of high school students will be assessed a $100 activity fee per student, per year to participate in band. This fee is applied to the family max.
  • Families of high school students will be assessed a $75 activity fee per student, per year to participate in the Spring Musical. This fee is applied to the family max.
  • Families of high school students will be assessed a $75 activity fee per student, per year to participate in each of the following sports: baseball; cheerleading; cross country; field hockey; golf; indoor track; lacrosse; swimming/diving; tennis; track-Spring . These fees are applied to the family max.|
  • Families of high school students will be assessed a $100 activity fee per student, per year to participate in each of the following sports: football; soccer; volleyball; basketball; wrestling; softball. These fees are applied to the family max.
  • Non-academic Clubs and Intramurals - Families of high school students participating in non-academic clubs and intramurals that require a fee will be assessed a $25 activity fee per student, per year which allows the student to participate in all clubs/intramurals. This fee is not applied to the family max.

Exceptions and Fee Limitations:

  • Family Fee Cap – the maximum amount of cost a family may incur in Music and Sports activity fees is $250 per year. Any fees in excess of the family fee cap will calculate as $0 during the payment process.
  • Student Fee Cap – the maximum amount of costs a student may incur in non-academic/intramural fees is $25 per year. Any fee in excess of the student cap will calculate as $0 during the payment process.
  • Free and Reduced Lunch Students – fees for students who qualify for the National Free and Reduced Lunch Program will be waived. The fees will calculate as $0 during the payment process, but MUST be processed in order to show on a paid roster report.
  • Non-Academic/Intramural Activities – determination of what clubs/activities that charge a fee is the responsibility of the school Principal and the Assistant Superintendent. The list may vary from school to school and from year to year.

When to Pay the Fees

Fees open for payment can be viewed and paid for on the PaySchools Central (PSC) website at any time. Fees must be paid by due dates that will be communicated to the students / parents through the coaches, directors, principals, and advisors responsible for each activity. If fees are not paid by the due dates, students will not be permitted to participate. Once students participate in the activity, there are no refunds.

Payment Information

The District uses PaySchools Central (PSC), an on-line payment website, for the collection of activity fees. This is the same website used to fund students’ lunch accounts. All student fee payments must be made onlineLearn more about PaySchools and how to make a payment.

Family Cap of $250 – Payment information
The Family cap of $250 is automatically calculated by the PSC system. It is important to note that even if you will meet, or have met the family cap, you still need to go online and select the activity for your student and process the payment so they are properly registered as paid. The system will calculate the payment as $0, or whatever the remaining amount is left to reach the $250 cap.