Rumor Mill

Published August 4, 2011

The purpose of this section is to answer any questions parents, teachers or community members might have regarding the school district and to set the record straight in regards to any rumors that might be circulating.  If you have a question or have heard a rumor that you would like for us to address, simply SEND US your questions and we will respond to them in upcoming issues of IN FOCUS.  Below are some of the questions we received since our last newsletter.

Is there a dress code for Williamson County schools?

Yes.  Williamson County School Board POLICY 6.310 addresses the minimum standard for acceptable clothing during the school day.  In addition, individual schools are given the authority to adopt a uniform dress code or go beyond the minimum standard.  Centennial High is the only school to have a uniform dress code for the 2011-12 school year.  Check your child's student handbook for the school dress code.

Can my child bring a cell phone to school?

The decision as to whether or not a student can bring a cell phone to school is left up to each individual school.  Parents and students will need to to check their school's student handbook for information regarding cell phone use at their specific school.

What are the student fees for the upcoming school year?

Fees at the elementary school level are $25 with an additional $5 recorder fee.  At the middle school level, basic academic fees are a maximum of $90, but there are several changes regarding extra-curricular participation fees.  Major sport fees are $100 per student, per sport with minor sport fees $80 per student, per sport.  Cheerleading is $220; dance is $135; golf is $300; and strings/band is $200 per student.

At the high school level, most course fees remained the same as last year with fee changes in extra-curricular and other activities.  Forensics increased from $50 to $300; graduation increased from $50 to $75; and athletic fees increased from $50 to $100.  Fees were established for many groups that had not had a fee in the past including, but not limited to, marching band, $200; golf, $300; cheerleading, $200; dance, $200; thespians, $200 and chorus, $125. 

Academic fees are voluntary and no student shall be forced to pay all or a part of them.