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2012-2013 student handbook mrs vikki childress principal mrs leigh bizzell assistant principal mrs kelly clarke assistant principal 160 dixon school road holly ridge n.c 28455 910 347-2958 with a bulldog bark dixon s graduates will leave a lifelong mark 1

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onslow county board of education pam thomas-chairperson brock ridge-vice chairperson jeff brown lina padgett-parker mary ann kellum-sharpe earl taylor paul wiggins onslow county administration dr kathy t spencer-superintendent lesley eason-assistant superintendent instructional dr barry collins-assistant superintendent personnel steve myers-assistant superintendent auxiliary services title ix statement onslow county schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex or disability in its programs or activities the following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding title ix title ix coordinator onslow county schools 200 broadhurst road jacksonville nc 28541 910 455-2211 2

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contents onslow county board of education 6 mission statement 6 vision statement 6 goals 6 student activities 7 student recognition for academic success 8 general information 8 appeals procedures 8 assault on another student 9 attendance 9 bomb threat 10 bullying 11 bus transportation 11 cellular telephones 12 closed campus 12 computer usage 12 conduct/public display of affection 12 damage of destruction of school property 12 detention-before/after school 12 detention-failure to serve 13 disorderly conduct 13 disrespectful behavior to faculty member 13 disrespectful behavior to other students 13 disruption/violation of classroom rules 13 dress code 14 drugs of alcohol-possession sale use or under the influence 15 early checkouts/signing in/out 15 family education rights ferpa 15 fees 15 fee wavier policy 16 field trips/school activities 16 food services 16 forgery violation of copyright laws 17 3

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grading scale system 17 hall passes 17 hazing or extortion 17 instructional time 17 insubordination/failure to comply 17 integrity civility 17 ipods/mp3/other media player 18 lockers 18 media center usage 18 medication 18 prohibited behavior 18 restricted non-restricted area 18 school bus expectations 19 school counselor services 19 school insurance 19 school safety 19 student driving on campus 19 student parking on campus 19 tardies/sweep policy 20 threatening acts 21 title ix 21 tobacco products-possession use 21 truancy-skipping class/school leaving class/campus 21 visitors 21 weapons bomb biological or chemical threats explosives threats 21 weather watch 21 graduation requirements 22 north carolina testing requirements for graduation 22 senior grad project 22 early graduation 22 financial obligations 22 incomplete coursework 22 disicipline levels descriptions 23 level 1offenses 24 4

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level 2 offenses 25 level 3 offenses 26 level 4 offenses 26 level 5 offenses 27 expectations for student behavior 28 driver education 28 dhs handbook amendment statement 31 ocs nine week school calendar 32 5

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onslow county board of education mission statement the onslow county school community will prepare students to be globally competitive and responsible citizens in the 21st century vision statement excellence in education goals ocs-1 onslow county students will be globally competitive through the mastery of a rigorous and relevant curriculum ocs-2 onslow county schools and students will be led by creative passionate and technologically skilled professionals ocs-3 onslow county students will learn in a safe environment to be civil healthy and productive citizens ocs-4 leadership will foster innovation in the onslow county school system in cooperation with families and community partners ocs-5 the onslow county schools will be supported by effective and efficient systems 6

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student activities athletics clubs and organizations student activities are an important part of a student s career in high school each of the clubs at dixon high has a major activity and performs a service project for the school or the community club meetings are announced during daily intercom announcements parental notification and permission is required for student participation in any club students and staff shall meet with school administration to submit ideas for a new club within the first ten days of the school year students and staff shall submit in writing detailed information about the new club and the advisor within the first twenty days of the school year the advisor must be a staff member at dhs the advisor and interested students must design guidelines objectives tentative times and dates for meetings and present this information to the school principal the principal and the staff advisor will meet with the strategic planning team leadership team within the first 30 school days to present the new club and have the team vote on the new club proposal the principal will maintain the right to make final decisions regarding the organization activities and guidelines for a proposed club as per onslow county school board policy 3620 academic derby national arts honor society national honor society fca key club prom save/sadd student council varsity club fbla yearbook pep club hosa 7

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student recognition for academic success principal s list/honor roll at the end of each grading period the data manager will compose reports to determine student eligibility for the principal s list and the honor roll these names will be submitted to the principal and will be posted in the hallway outside the media center the list will also be submitted to the local newspaper honor roll students must have an average of 85 or higher with no failing grade in any subject while students on the principal s list must have an average of 93 or higher with no failing grade in any subject north carolina academic scholars program students who complete the state board of education requirements for a well-balanced challenging high school program will be named north carolina academic scholars and receive recognition the students who qualify for this special recognition will be designated by the state board of education as nc academic scholars will receive a seal of recognition attached to their diplomas may receive special recognition at graduation exercises and other community events may be considered for scholarships from the local and state business/industrial community may use this special recognition in applying to post-secondary institutions students should begin planning for the north carolina academic scholars program before they enter high school to insure that they have the most flexibility in their courses to become north carolina academic scholars students must complete a prescribed course of study it should be noted that students must have an overall four-year grade average of 3.5 unweighted or its equivalent as determined by the local board of education for more information about this program see your guidance counselor valedictorian and salutatorian the valedictorian and salutatorian will be notified of these honors prior to graduation exercises in order to provide sufficient time to prepare graduation speeches the public announcement and the awarding of the medals for the valedictorian and the salutatorian will be made at graduation practice the following administrative guidelines shall apply to board policy 3450 1 a student shall be enrolled in a high school in the onslow county school system during the entire senior year to be designated a valedictorian or salutatorian the student must enroll within the first 8 days of the school year 2 the valedictorian and salutatorian shall be determined by the class ranking on the north carolina standardized transcript 3 the selection of the valedictorian and salutatorian shall be determined following the second semester exams and final averaging of grades for the senior year 4 for valedictorian and salutatorian ranking purposes the high school average shall be carried out to the fourth decimal and shall be based on a weighted scale general information appeals procedures boe policy 1740/4010 all students have the right to present for solution any problem arising within their status as students and shall be encouraged to exercise this right without fear of recrimination it is for this purpose that a grievance procedure is established the grievance procedure may be used to address any situation occurring within the operation of normal procedures of the school which causes a student and/or a parent to believe he/she has been wronged except in the case of long-term suspension students and parents are encouraged to discuss their concerns informally with the persons involved before invoking formal grievance procedures the entire grievance procedure is outlined in the student related board of education policies and school bus safety regulations handbook students are presented 8

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a new handbook at the beginning of each school year handbooks are also available at each school and may be picked up by the student and/or parent assault on another student boe policy 4331 no student shall assault cause or attempt to cause bodily harm verbally or physically threaten fight or intimidate another student any student who engages in a fight is determined to have provoked a fight or does not take reasonable steps to prevent a fight will be suspended from school up to ten days depending on the seriousness of the fight the sheriff s department may be notified and charges may be filed attendance-onslow county board of education policy boe policy 4400 attendance in school and participation in class are an integral part of academic achievement and the teaching-learning process regular attendance develops patterns of behavior essential to professional and personal success in life regular attendance by every student is mandatory the state of north carolina g.s 115c-378 requires that every child in the state between the ages of seven or younger if enrolled and 16 years attend school parents or legal guardians have the responsibility for ensuring that students attend and remain at school daily any parent guardian or other person violating the provisions of the compulsory attendance law is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor g.s 115c-380 a attendance records school officials will keep an accurate record of attendance including accurate attendance records in each class attendance records will be used to enforce the compulsory attendance law of north carolina b lawful absences when a student must miss school a written note of explanation for the absence signed by a parent or guardian must be presented to the teacher on the day returning after an absence an absence may be lawful for the following reasons 1 personal illness or injury which makes the student physically unable to attend school 2 isolation ordered by the state board of health 3 death in the immediate family 4 a medical or dental appointment 5 participation under subpoena as a witness in a court or administrative proceeding 6 a minimum of two days each academic year for observance of an event required or suggested by the religion of the student or the student s parents with prior approval by the principal 7 participation in a valid educational opportunity such as travel with prior approval by the principal five days prior to the absences the parent or legal guardian must present to the school principal a written statement requesting the absences be lawful the principal shall use his/her discretion on the reasonable number of days the student may be excused from school or 8 absence due to pregnancy and related conditions or parenting when medically necessary in addition a student whose parent or legal guardian a is an active duty member of the uniformed services as defined by policy 4050 children of military families and b has been called to duty for is on leave from or has immediately returned from deployment to a combat zone or combat support posting will be granted additional absences at the discretion of the superintendent or designee to visit with his or her parent or legal guardian five days prior to the absences the parent or legal guardian must present to the school principal a written statement requesting the absences be lawful the principal shall use his/her discretion on the reasonable number of days the student may be excused from school extended illnesses generally require a statement from a physician in the case of lawful absences and out of school suspensions the student will be permitted to make up his or her work the teacher will determine when work is to be made up the student is responsible for finding out what assignments are due and completing them within the specified time period 9

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c unlawful absences a student s absence from school for any reason other than those listed under lawful absences will be considered unlawful d school related activities all classroom activities are important and difficult if not impossible to replace if missed it is the intention of the board of education that classes missed be kept to an absolute minimum through close scrutiny and a monitoring system on the part of the principal the following school-related activities will not be counted as absences from either class or school 1 field trips sponsored by the school 2 school-initiated and scheduled activities 3 athletic events requiring early dismissal from school 4 in-school suspension or 5 job shadows and other work-based learning opportunities and career and technical education student organization activities approved in advance by the principal assignments missed for these reasons will be completed by students the teacher will determine when work is to be made up the student is responsible for finding out what assignments are due and completing them within the specified time period attendance in grades 9-12 the following procedure will be implemented each semester 1 first and second absences make up work shall be assigned by the student s teacher as deemed appropriate all make up work shall be completed within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the child s teacher 2 third tenth absences make up work shall be assigned by the student s teacher as deemed appropriate all make up work shall be completed within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the child s teacher if absences are consecutive more time may be allowed at the teacher s discretion parents will be notified after the third sixth and tenth absences 3 eleventh absence in grades 9-12 a student who misses more than 10 days in a semester shall not be awarded course credit except by determination of the principal/designee upon careful review of the student s records make up work shall be assigned by the student s teacher as deemed appropriate all make up work shall be completed within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the child s teacher 4 when total absences lawful and unlawful exceed 10 days per semester further documentation will be required doctor s statement court documentation etc 5 schools shall offer incentives to provide recognition of perfect attendance the superintendent or designee will develop administrative guidelines to implement this policy g excessive absences class attendance and participation are critical elements of the educational process and may be taken into account in assessing academic achievement the principal will notify parents and take all other steps required by g.s 115c-378 for excessive absences students may be suspended for up to two days for truancy when a student has accumulated ten 10 unexcused absences the principal will conduct an investigation to determine if the parent or guardian has made a good faith effort to comply with the law dependent upon the outcome of the investigation the principal may notify the district attorney and the director of social services the faculty and administration at dixon high school desires that all students succeed we believe that regular school attendance is necessary for student success the need for regular attendance is especially true with the block schedule since course material is covered during one 90-day semester rather than during a 180-day school year bomb threat big trouble boe policy 4333 house bill 517 three types of bomb threats now represent a serious crime in north carolina and therefore involve serious penalties that can be administered by the school system or local and state law enforcement agencies 10

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category of crime making or communicating a false bomb threat in any form even including computer messages is now a class h felony perpetrating a bomb threat hoax by bringing a fake explosive device onto school property buildings buses or grounds or into school-sponsored events or activities is now a class h felony encouraging or aiding a minor to bring onto school property any true explosive device is now a class g felony in addition to legal consequences that accompany the above felonies the following penalties also apply a second conviction of either of the first two crimes within 5 years of a first conviction is a class g felony crime conviction of any of the three crimes will result in the loss of one s driver license or permit possible restitution and financial liability for the costs or damage experienced by the school or school system in having to deal with the threat parents who are found to be negligent with regard to their children who commit either of the above crimes may be required to pay up to $25,000.00 in costs associated with a false bomb threat or hoax and $50,000.00 in costs associated with damages resulting from a discharged explosive device onslow county school board policy 4333 section b states students are prohibited from making aiding and/or abetting in making a bomb threat or perpetrating a bomb hoax against school district property by making a false report that a device designed to cause damage or destruction by explosion blasting or burning is located on school property no student may knowingly or willfully cause encourage or aid another student to make a bomb threat or perpetrate a bomb hoax any student who becomes aware that another student or other person intends to use a bomb make a bomb threat or perpetrate a bomb hoax must notify a teacher or the principal immediately as required by law the board shall suspend for 365 days any student who a makes a false report that there is a bomb or bomb-like device located on school property or at a school-related or school-sponsored activity or b conceals places or displays a device on school property or at a school-related or school-sponsored activity with the intent to cause others to believe the device is a bomb upon the superintendent s recommendations the board may modify the suspension a student who violates this section also will be referred to the criminal justice and/or juvenile system bullying boe policy 4331 the term bullying is defined as deliberate verbal nonverbal and/or physical abuse of a student by one or more students bullying includes but is not limited to derogatory demeaning intimidating or defaming statements and/or gestures to or about a student intentional emotional harm to a student by exclusion and/or isolation hostile comments about another student s race religion disability ethnicity gender and/or sexual orientation for the purpose of causing them to feel disliked or humiliated and unwelcome and uninvited physical contact or threats of physical contact that demean or offend the victim and result in a hostile environment for the victim violation of this section may result in suspension a determination of the appropriate consequence will be made by the administration bus transportation boe policy 4316 riding a school bus is a privilege not a right students are assigned a bus number and the appropriate pick-up and delivery point on the bus route students must present a written note from a parent or guardian by the end of the third lunch period requesting any bus change all requests must have prior approval from the administration before the change can take place repeated use of school bus transportation to a destination other than the student s home will not be allowed 11

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cellular telephones students should have cellular phones turned on silence or off once the student enters the school building cell phones may be used during transitions between classes during assigned lunch periods prior to the start of the school day or after the school day has ended cell phones must be kept in a secure place and out-of-sight during instructional hours unless being utilized as an instructional tool within the classroom setting if a phone is confiscated the teacher will keep the phone and contact the parent parents or guardian may pick up the phone from the teacher repeated confiscations will result in disciplinary action as well as a parent conference consequences will be given for cellular telephones that are used at inappropriate times or without permission from a school staff member if at any time a student refuses to surrender their cellular phone they will automatically be subjected to an office referral the school is not responsible to replace any lost stolen or damaged cellular phones consequences 1st offense warning phone taken by staff documented parent called and returned to student at the end of the school day by staff member that confiscated the phone 2nd offense phone taken by staff documented parent called and teacher that took phone will give phone back to parent additional offenses will result in iss/oss days to be determined by the administration any unlawful usage of a cell phone will be handled by the school s sro unlawful cell phone usage includes sending inappropriate textthreats information that incites inappropriate behavior on this campus a bus an activity bus or at any school function at dhs or any other school campus or pictures closed campus boe policy 4215 a closed campus means students are not to leave the grounds of the school at any time during school hours unless they have permission of the administration students are not permitted to go off campus for lunch students are not allowed to have lunches delivered to them on campus or dropped off in front of the school lunch is not permitted to be brought into the cafeteria from an outside establishment computer usage and network guidelines boe policy 3225/7320 computer technology provides students with unique opportunities for acquiring and sharing information knowledge and ideas that can positively impact learning with access to computers computer networks and programs and the internet comes responsibility for proper conduct all students and their parents must sign a computer usage agreement form before students will be permitted to use school computers students will be held responsible for their actions while using a computer or network workstation and activity within any of their accounts any student who violates the computer usage agreement or damages any computer or workstation may receive loss of computer/network access privileges conduct /public display of affection boe policy 4300 4315 students are expected to act as responsible mature young adults and use self-discipline throughout the day in all areas while on the school s campus while attending a school-sponsored event while riding a school bus and/or an activity bus kissing hugging shouting running and excessive noise is not acceptable conduct a violation will result in parental contact and detention with the number of days to be assigned by an administrator damage or destruction of school property boe 4330 no student shall willfully damage deface or destroy any building property grounds supplies furnishings or equipment belonging to the school a violation will result in disciplinary action that may include office detention in-school suspension or out-of-school suspension criminal charges may also be filed restitution will be made to the school before the student will be allowed to participate in extra-curricular activities or graduation exercises detention before and/or after school at least twenty-four hours notice will be given before detaining students before or after school notice is given in order for students to make arrangements for transportation etc students who have jobs or after school obligations 12

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are not exempt from this process if students are assigned to before or after school detention they must stay or face further disciplinary action failure to attend assigned office detention will result in at least one day of in-school suspension detention failure to serve parents or guardians will be notified immediately by the teacher issuing the detention for any student that does not serve their detention hall at that time parents or guardians will be informed of the failure to serve the consequences for not serving the detention detention time doubled and new detention dates will be set parents or guardians will be reminded that transportation arrangements must be made prior to serving detention failure to serve the second assigned detention will result in one day of in-school suspension each further violation will result in one day of out-of-school suspension if a student is absent on the day he/she is to serve office detention he/she is to serve detention the afternoon of their return to school disorderly conduct boe 4300 4310 4315 no student shall engage in disorderly conduct on a school bus/activity bus on the school grounds or at any school function at or away from school disorderly conduct includes but is not limited to profanity arguing shouting verbal altercations causing a disturbance or encouraging others to fight disorderly conduct also includes conduct that creates the threat of imminent fighting or other unacceptable behavior making or using an utterance gesture display or abusive language which is intended to or likely to provoke violent retaliation and thereby cause a breach of the peace and order of the school is also considered disorderly conduct this includes being around and/or encouraging others to fight or argue if a fight starts students should leave the area blocking the free entry or use of school facilities is also a violation students are expected to maturely work out their problems with each other or get the help of a school counselor or administrator violation will result in disciplinary action based on the extent of the student s misconduct and prior discipline referrals disciplinary action may include office detention in-school suspension out-of-school suspension and/or arrest disrespectful behavior to faculty members boe policy 4300 4310 4315 no student shall behave in a manner that is considered to be disrespectful to a staff member such behavior includes but is not limited to talking back to a faculty member use of profane or vulgar language to or in the presence of staff members or disrespectful gestures or body gestures directed toward staff members violation will result in disciplinary action based on the extent of the student s misbehavior and prior discipline referrals disciplinary actions may include in-school suspension or suspension from school for up to 10 days disrespectful behavior to other students boe policy 4300 4310 4315 no student shall behave in a manner that is considered to be disrespectful to fellow students such behavior includes but is not limited to use of profane or vulgar language to or in the presence of fellow students disrespectful gestures or body gestures directed toward other students ridicule or any other act which damages another student s reputation a violation will result in disciplinary action based on the extent of the student s misbehavior and prior discipline referrals disciplinary action may include office detention in-school suspension or suspension from school for up to 10 days disruption/violation of classroom rules boe policy 4300 4315 no student shall behave in a manner that prevents the teacher from teaching and students from learning students will adhere to classroom rules as established by the teacher as well as those defined by the board and school students referred to the office will receive appropriate disciplinary action based on the extent of the disruption and previous disciplinary problems disciplinary action may include office detention in-school suspension or out-ofschool suspension 13

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dress code boe policy 4303 the dress and appearance of students has a significant effect upon conduct and behavior while at school it is expected that students will be dressed and groomed in a reasonable manner conforming to standards generally considered acceptable for the age group of the individual students shall abide by the published dress code of the school those guidelines are discussed under the dress code section in this handbook students considered in violation of the intent of this policy first shall be advised and then suspended from attendance in school if the condition is not immediately corrected students will be sent to iss or the office until a parent or guardian brings the student a change of clothing or if suspended removes the student from campus class time that is missed will be considered unlawful unexcused all work must be made up dress must comply with the health and safety codes of the state of north carolina and the onslow county board of education dress code policy 4303 the basic responsibility for the appearance of the students at dixon high school rests with the parents and students themselves the dress and appearance of students has a significant effect upon conduct and behavior while at school the purpose of the dixon high school dress code is not to censure individual expression but to help maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and free of distractions if dress is inappropriate the student will conceal or remove the inappropriate attire for the remainder of the school day or a parent will be called and arrangements will be made for students to change the inappropriate attire students who are referred for a dress code violation will have an alternate setting until a change of clothing is obtained a student s appearance must not disrupt the teaching-learning process all students and parents are asked to assist the school in carrying out this policy the following attire shall be the dress code for all dixon high school students during the instructional day which includes exam days the shoulder width of shirts blouses or dresses must completely cover undergarments students are not permitted to wear spaghetti strap tops/dresses tube tops altered shirts one shoulder tops halter tops/dresses or open back tops/dresses shorts skirts and dress must fall to the knee when standing even if leggings are worn underneath the garment the following attire is considered unacceptable and is prohibited for dhs students clothing which is obscene sexually suggestive revealing advertises tobacco products alcoholic beverages drugs or other illegal items violent behavior or contains inappropriate language clothing which is representative of gang affiliation this includes rags bandannas or handkerchiefs hanging from a pocket scarves or bandannas tied around legs/arms/necks one pant leg up baseball caps tilted one-way gang lettering/language gang numbers gang symbols and/or colors that are associated with gang affiliation any symbols styles flags or attire frequently associated with intimidation bullying violence and/or violent groups offensive obscene or vulgar writing or pictures on any item being worn or any item being carried by the student this includes book bags shirts must either be tucked in or fall below the belt waistline far enough so that when bending or reaching above the head the midriff is not exposed net shirts bare midriffs see-through shirts or revealing attire is not acceptable shirts t-shirts and blouses that do not overlap at the top of the shorts pants and/or skirt when the student is standing undergarments being worn as outer-garments bedroom shoes/house slippers doctor s note required if student must wear a bedroom shoe or house slipper pajamas blankets will not be used as substitute for sweaters or coats clothing unbuttoned or cut to reveal the chest the midriff or a part of the body that is expected to be covered like high thigh area see-through clothing or tight/form fitting clothing biking shorts leggings or other tight fitting clothing 14

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any adornment such as chains bracelets spikes that reasonably could be perceived as or used as a weapon see it/take it procedures will be followed drugs or alcohol possession sale use or under the influence boe policy 4325 no student shall possess use or consume prior to nor while attending school or any school functions transmit or be under the influence of alcohol narcotic drugs hallucinogenic substances or any other substance defined as a controlled substance pursuant to chapter 90 of the north carolina general statutes while in any school building or on any school premises at any school function or event before during or after school hours or during any period of time when the student is subject to the authority of school personnel unless the substance is prescribed by and taken in accordance with the prescription of a physician violation of this rule will result in a minimum of 5 days out-ofschool suspension and arrest for an alcohol-related offense and a minimum of 10 days out-of-school suspension and arrest for a drug related offense early checkouts/signing in/out boe policy 4400 early checkout is strongly discouraged students miss valuable instruction and may be counted absent occasionally we understand that it will be necessary for a student to leave during the school day students will not be released to anyone but a parent legal guardian or emergency contact as noted on the student emergency data sheet without written approval from the parent for a third party to pick up the child a parent or guardian is required to come into the school and sign the student out if a note is not provided we cannot verify a person s identity over the phone so we will not sign a student out based on a parent or student initiated phone call students who need to leave school before the dismissal time must present a written note phone calls will be made to verify note from a parent at the time of checkout or be checked out by a parent notes from the parent or guardian requesting an early release from school must contain the following information date and time for early check-out reason the student needs to check out of school telephone number where the parent can be contacted doctor s name if the student is checking out for a medical appointment and a parent s signature early checkout times should be arranged to coincide with class changes as much as possible all individuals picking up a student should be prepared to show proper identification when they come for a student during the school day the person picking up the child must come into the guidance office to sign student out of school seniors who are released early must be off campus when the tardy bell rings for the next class transportation arrangements must be made prior to opting for early release if seniors cannot arrange transportation then they will be scheduled with a class family educational rights ferpa pursuant to the family educational rights and privacy act the onslow county board of education publishes the board of education policy statement regarding student records to all parents of students currently attending the onslow county schools who have reached the age of 18 the family educational rights and privacy act ferpa is a federal law that governs the maintenance of student records under the law parents of students or eligible students have both the right to inspect records kept by the school about the student and the right to correct inaccuracies in the records access to the records by persons other than the parents or the student is limited and generally requires prior consent by the parents of the students the onslow county board of education has adopted a written policy governing all the rights of parents and students under ferpa copies of this policy may be found in the superintendent s office in the principal s and counselor s office of the school fees boe policy 4600 the onslow county board of education has passed a policy concerning the payment of school fees and sets the fee schedule each school year payment of fees is a prerequisite for driver education participation in athletics marching band and graduation exercises fees should be paid during the first week of each semester if a parent writes a check for fees a separate check should be written for each fee as schools are not allowed to cash checks and teachers are not allowed to collect fees for classes other than the class they teach fees include those assessed for all 15

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