By Nicole Irving
It is that time of year again, folks. School is in session and it is time to begin the long financial journey of getting these kiddos through another year of school. Beyond the clothes and books, there are many arenas that will be emptying that wallet. So, we wanted to ease you into it as slowly as we could and get you prepared! We have made a list of the common costs associated with the school year and the average amount of money you may spend for each one. Good luck!
ACT examโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆ..ย ย $46โ$62.50
Afterschool care expenses: daily, weekly, monthly…………ย ย $25โ$500
AP/SAT/ACT review booksโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆ.ย ย $10โ$30 each
Book fairs………………………………………………………………….ย ย ย $10 and up
Class birthday party supplies……………………………………….ย ย ย $10โ$40
Class holiday party supplies…………………………………………ย ย $10โ$25
Class rings …………………………………………………………………ย ย $200โ$500
Club participation fees/dues/supplies โฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆ….ย ย $5โ$75
College applicationsโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆย ย ย ย $30 each and up
Costumes for plays……………………………………………………..ย ย $10โ$50
Field trips (possibly three to four per year)…………………….ย $10 and up
Grad Bash at Universal Studios Orlando………………………… $75 per ticket
Laptopโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆ…ย $200โ$1500
Letterman jacketโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆย $200 and up
Locker adornmentโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆ.ย $10
Mid-year school supply replenishment…………………………..ย $5โ$40
Musical instrument rental (recorders/ukulele)……………….. $7โ$30
Prom/Homecoming attire, dinner, transportation ………….. $100โ$1,000
PTA dues…………………………………………………………………….ย $5 and up
Safety patrol expenses (belt/Washington D.C. trip)……………………………..ย ย $5โ$1,000
SAT exam …………………………………………………………………..ย $46โ$60
SAT II examsโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆ..ย $26 and up
School carnivals/car washes…………………………………………. $5โ$25
School fundraisers……………………………………………………….ย $10 and up
School lunches (to buy at school)โฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆ ย $3 each, on average
School photo packages…………………………………………………ย $20โ$200
School spirit attireโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆ..โฆ $20 and up
School suppliesโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆ.โฆโฆโฆโฆโฆ $25โ$200
School T-shirts…………………………………………………………….ย $5 and up
Science fair project materialsโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆย $10โ$30
Senior class trip ………………………………………………………….ย $500 and up
Senior photo packages ………………………………………………..ย $5โ$500
Sporting events โฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆ..ย ย ย $5 and up
Sports equipment โฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆ.ย ย ย $50 and up
Sports physical……………………………………………………………ย ย $25
Teacher appreciation/end-of-the-year gifts..โฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆย ย $5โ$30
Teacher holiday gifts…………………………………………………..ย ย $15ยญโ$50
Valentineโs gifts for friendsโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆ.. $10โ$25
Yearbook…………………………………………………………………….ย $20โ$100