{"id":3167,"date":"2016-09-16T10:34:03","date_gmt":"2016-09-16T10:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/school\/rufusking\/?page_id=3167"},"modified":"2026-02-25T15:08:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T15:08:01","slug":"student-fees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mps.school\/rufusking\/students\/student-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; module_class=&#8221;page-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]Students and families, please stay on top of school fees during the Rufus King International High School academic year.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Students who owe more than $50 in fees won\u2019t be able to purchase tickets to school dances, athletic events, or graduation.<\/p>\n<h2>Ways to Pay<\/h2>\n<p>Pay fees online or in the main office.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pay fees directly and review any outstanding fees online using your secure Campus Parent Portal account.<\/li>\n<li>Make checks payable to Rufus King International High School.<\/li>\n<li>Make cash payments in the school\u2019s main office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Annual Student Fee<\/h2>\n<p>This annual $40 fee covers student handbooks, newsletter printing, postage for mailings, and related expenses.<\/p>\n<h2>IB Registration and Exam Fees<\/h2>\n<p>Students must register for IB exams on or before October 16 and pay a $25 registration fee. Registration forms and fees can be submitted to Rufus King IB Coordinator Daniel Gatewood (gatewodr@milwaukee.k12.wi.us), whose office is located in the Library Media Center.<\/p>\n<p>The IBO charges $125 per IB exam.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Milwaukee Public Schools pays 50 percent of each exam fee ($62). Parents\/caregivers pay the remaining amount ($62).<\/li>\n<li>Milwaukee Public Schools pays 100 percent of each exam fee for income-eligible students. Complete an <a href=\"https:\/\/dpi.wi.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/imce\/school-nutrition\/pdf\/alternate-household-income-form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alternate Household Income Form<\/a> and return it to the main office to determine eligibility.<\/li>\n<li>Students can pay IB exam fees at the time of registration. Unpaid fees will be added to a student\u2019s Infinite Campus account and can be paid through the main office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Graduation Fees<\/h2>\n<p>Students will not be allowed to participate in any senior activities, including graduation, until all outstanding financial obligations are met.<\/p>\n<p>Seniors are encouraged to pay graduation fees before March 1 of their graduation year. Graduation fees can be paid in the main office or online.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Before March 1, graduation fees are $100.<\/li>\n<li>On March 2, graduation fees increase to $110.<\/li>\n<li>On May 1, graduation fees increase to $115.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Textbook Fines<\/h2>\n<p>Students are responsible for returning all textbooks\/instructional materials issued by Rufus King International High School.<\/p>\n<p>Any student failing to return all issued textbooks\/instructional materials shall not be allowed to remove additional textbooks\/instructional materials from the school until they have reimbursed the school for missing or damaged textbooks\/instructional materials.<\/p>\n<p>Please see <a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/OBG\/Clerk-Services\/MPS-Rules-and-Policies\/Administrative-Policies\/Chapter-07\/Administrative_Policy_07_27.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Admin. Policy 7.27<\/a> or the chart below for more information.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_css_free_form=&#8221;table, th, td {||  border: 1px solid #c6c8ca;||  border-collapse: collapse;||  padding:10px;||}||||th {||  background:#d6d6d6||}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<table aria-rowcount=\"9\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\" style=\"background-color: #ebebeb;\">\n<th width=\"50%\">Type of Fine<\/th>\n<th>Condition<\/th>\n<th>Cost per book<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td>Lost Textbook<\/td>\n<td>X<\/td>\n<td>100%\u202fof cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td>Missing Pages<\/td>\n<td>Unusable<\/td>\n<td>100% of cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td>Water Damage\/Mold<\/td>\n<td>Unusable<\/td>\n<td>100% of cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"5\">\n<td>Water Damage (if we are able to use)<\/td>\n<td>Poor<\/td>\n<td>50% of cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"6\">\n<td>Broken Binding<\/td>\n<td>Fair<\/td>\n<td>25% of cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"7\">\n<td>Torn Cover (if both covers are returned with book)<\/td>\n<td>Poor<\/td>\n<td>50% of cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"8\">\n<td>Missing Barcode (but number is identifiable)<\/td>\n<td>X<\/td>\n<td>$1.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"9\">\n<td>Overdue\/Late\/Abandoned<\/td>\n<td>X<\/td>\n<td>$5.00 per book<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Students and families, please stay on top of school fees during the Rufus King International High School academic year.Students who owe more than $50 in fees won\u2019t be able to purchase tickets to school dances, athletic events, or graduation. Ways to Pay Pay fees online or in the main office. Pay fees directly and review [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":103,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<b>2020-2021 Rufus King Fee Schedule:<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>STUDENT FEES:\u00a0 $35 per student per academic year. Fees cover student handbooks, newsletter printing, postage for mailings and other student related expenses; they do NOT include graduation fees.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>IB TESTING FEES: All course candidates are expected to pay a $25.00 administration fee (paid once each year) plus a $62.00 subject fee for each subject.\u00a0 Students who receive free or reduced lunch benefits pay the $25 registration fee, but no exam fees.\u00a0 The actual cost of the program is greater than is being charged, but MPS subsidizes quite a bit of the fees in order to make this program available to all students. <b>Forms and payment (payable to Rufus King High School) are to be given to Mr. Gatewood (office located in the Library) on or before October 16th 2019<\/b>. <i>IB registration is taking place during September.\u00a0 Registration forms were distributed by Mr. Gatewood in IB English classes during the week of August 19th.\u00a0 Please sign up as soon as possible; registration closes on October 16th.\u00a0 <\/i>You can reach Mr. Gatewood, IB DP Coordinator, at gatewodr@milwaukee.k12.wi.us with questions.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>GRADUATION FEES: $125 if paid prior March 1. On March 2<sup>nd<\/sup> the fee increases to $135 and on May 1<sup>st<\/sup> the fee increases to $150. Students will not be allowed to participate in any senior activities, including graduation, until all outstanding financial obligations are met.\u00a0 <b>In order to purchase tickets or attend school dances (prom etc.), students MUST owe less than $50 in TOTAL school fees.<\/b> Fees must be paid in the main office, online at MyPaymentsPlus.com, or directly to Mr. Gatewood (IB fees) or Mr. <a href=\"mailto:dupiesjj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us\">Dupies<\/a> (Graduation fees - in room 205, after school on Tuesday or Thursdays).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>TEXTBOOK FEES: <b><i>please see Admin. Policy 7.27<\/i><\/b> - Each student is responsible for all textbooks\/instructional materials issued. Any student failing to return all issued textbooks\/instructional materials shall not be allowed to take textbooks\/instructional materials off of the school premises until the textbooks\/instructional materials previously issued but not returned have been paid for by the student\/parent or guardian. Textbook fines are outlined below:<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<table class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid black\">Type of Fine<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid black\">Condition<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid black\">Cost per book<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black\">Lost Textbook<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black\">X<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black\">100%\u00a0 of cost<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black\">Missing Pages<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black\">Unusable<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black\">100% of cost<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black\">Water Damage\/Mold<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black\">Unusable<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black\">100% of cost<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black\">Water Damage (if we are able to use)<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black\">Poor<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black\">50% of cost<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black\">Broken Binding<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black\">Fair<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black\">25% of cost<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black\">Torn Cover (if both covers are returned with book)<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black\">Poor<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black\">50% of cost<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black\">Missing Barcode but number is identifiable)<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black\">X<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black\">$1.00<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black\">Overdue\/Late\/Abandoned<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black\">X<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black\">$5.00 per book<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>PAYMENT OPTIONS: Fees may be paid in the Main Office at Rufus King to a school secretary. For the 2018-2019 school year, we strongly encourage all parents (even if you do not wish to make a payment at this time) to create an account at no cost through www.MyPaymentsPlus.com. Special arrangements must be made in order to have IB or textbook fees available in MyPaymentsPlus \u2013 please contact Ms. <a href=\"mailto:colasls@milwaukee.k12.wi.us\">Colas-Cain<\/a> for textbook fees or Mr. <a href=\"mailto:gatewodr@milwaukee.k12.wi.us\">Gatewood<\/a> for IB fees.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nTo sign up, simply visit: www.MyPaymentsPlus.com and click on \u201cRegister a Free Account.\u201d You will need your student\u2019s ID number to complete registration. If you don\u2019t know your child\u2019s student ID, please contact your school to obtain this information. 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