2024-2025 John Oliver School Fees
John Oliver Secondary School
School Year 2024-25
School Fee Schedule
Financial Hardship Policy The Board of Education is committed to ensuring that no school-age student will be denied an opportunity to participate in a course, class or program because of an inability to pay fees. Parents and guardians unable to pay
some or all school fees are invited to speak to their child's teacher, school counsellor, and/or the school Principal.
Standardized GENERAL SCHOOL FEE
Fee Type | Gr. 8 | Gr. 9 | Gr. 10 | Gr. 11 | Gr. 12 |
Student Agenda Book | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
Student Activities/Student Leadership* includes: clubs, student welcome events, social responsibility activities, student council | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
Total | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Optional Fees
| Gr. 8 | Gr. 9 | Gr. 10 | Gr. 11 | Gr. 12 |
Yearbook (Optional) | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Locks* | $19.00 |
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Grad* | Gr. 8 | Gr. 9 | Gr. 10 | Gr. 11 | Gr. 12 |
Valedictory/Commencement Fee (Gr.12)* includes: gown, tickets, facility rental, decorations, photographer |
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| $100.00 |
Grad Dinner/Dance (Gr.12)* includes: meal, security, entertainment |
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| $120.00 |
John Oliver Mini School Fees : John Oliver Mini School grades 8-12 students will participate in two extended field study trips (prices are approximate and can change due to equipement rentals and other extenuating circumstances). Please see the school accountant or the Mini-School Department Head if payment plan options are needed. | |||||
FIELD TRIP | Gr. 8 | Gr. 9 | Gr. 10 | Gr. 11 | Gr. 12 |
Victoria (Semester 1) | $500.00 | $500.00 |
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Nanaimo/Tofino/Ucleulet (Semester 1) |
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| $700.00 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
Strathcona (Semester 2) | $600.00 | $600.00 | $600.00 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
Enrichment Fee Total | $1100.00 | $1100.00 | $1,300.00 | $1,300.00 | $1,300.00 |
Standardized SUPPLEMENTAL FEE
Art |
| Cost |
Art 8 | sketchbook only | $ 10.00 |
Art 9 - 10 | optional enhanced supplies | $ 25.00 |
Art 11 - 12 | optional enhanced supplies | $ 30.00 |
Art Careers / Advanced Art / Art Portfolio | optional enhanced supplies | $ 35.00 |
AP Art | optional enhanced supplies | $ 35.00 |
Graphics 9-10 | optional enhanced supplies | $ 25.00 |
Graphics 11 - 12 | optional enhanced supplies | $ 30.00 |
Photography |
| Cost |
Photography 9 - 10 | photo paper beyond the basic requirements | $20.00 |
Photography 11 - 12 | photo paper beyond the basic requirements | $30.00 |
Music Cost |
Music 8-12 (Band, Strings, Choir) deposits may be collected for uniforms, sheet music, rentals No fee |
N.B. Inclusive of dramatic art courses.
Home Economics |
| Cost |
Home Ec 8 |
| $5.00 |
Foods 9/10 | better ingredients, more labs | $35.00 |
Foods 11/12 | better ingredients, more labs | $45.00 |
TAC 10 / C.T. 10 | supplemental cost based on individual projects | No fee |
Clothing S Textiles | supplemental cost based on individual projects | No fee |
Fashion Design 12 | supplemental cost based on individual projects | No fee |
Family Management 11/12 |
| No fee |
Human Services |
| No fee |
Tech Ed |
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DraWing 9-12 |
| No fee |
Tech Ed 8 |
| $5.00 |
Electronics | supplemental cost based on individual projects | $45.00 |
Tech Ed 9-12 | supplemental cost based on individual projects | No fee |
Jewellery 9-12 | supplemental cost based on individual projects | No fee |
Woodwork 9/10 | supplemental cost based on individual projects | No fee |
Woodwork 11/12 | supplemental cost based on individual projects | No fee |
Metals 9-12 | supplemental cost based on individual projects | No fee |
Robotics | supplemental cost based on individual projects | No fee |
Auto | Deposit may be collected for safety glasses/coveralls | No fee |
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
AP Courses | Fees of $140 to be paid by student, per course (subject to change as per AP / USD exchange rate) |
Certification Programs | Fees may be charged for optional certificate programs i.e. SuperHost, Quantum, First Responders, CPR |
Optional Field Trips/Activities | Fees may be charged |
Refundable Workbook Deposit | Fees may be charged if teachers wish students to use a workbook. Refund will be issued if book returned in original condition. No refund will be issued if workbook is damaged or written in. |
For any courses not listed no supplemental fee will be charged