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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes.   What is the attire for other MCPS high school choirs?  Would be interested I. Hearing of a large expenditure is asked of the parents. [/quote]

The biggest problem is the grade deduction tied to dress code infringement. It's not allowed.

Performance clothes cost what they cost, but multiple layers needing hemming is NOT practical and parents can definitely complain. A public school chorus should not have more than one performance uniform.

Finally, the teacher should always add a line in their email about the school helping families in need who cannot afford the special outfit. This is a Bethesda-area school with a well-funded PTA. These schools are ready and able to help, but the teacher has to know how to handle that and not pick something completely over the top in the first place.[/quote]

Churchill Parent here (not OP) -

Many programs at our school have a similar expectation for financial expenditures except for the requirement tied to a class grade. My child dropped out of band when we were asked to provide financial proof of our financial hardship when we spoke up. It was embarrassing and sucked the interest for my child to continue with band. We experienced the same problem when it came to financial expectations for athletic teams. Parents were expected to pay between $100 to as high as $300 in fees to a team account managed by parents, not the school.

It’s insensitive to set financial requirements so outrageously high and totally unnecessary.

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Certain activities require gear. I understand some specialized dresses for chamber, like uniforms/warm up gear for poms. My kids had to buy several tops, a jacket and pants. It was about $200. We bought directly,  so the money did not go to the principal.  When my youngest was in theatre, we had to pay a fee. It went straight to the drama production,  not to the principal.  If people can't afford these, they can get a waiver. What's wrong with providing financial proof of need?

Chamber is a different chorus from concert ot treble,  so they would each have their own uniform.  (Though, typically, concert would use robes owned by the school and treble might be student-owned pieces in certain colors).[/quote]

You did not buy directly from a company. Those deals are set up with the approval of the principal and they get a cut.  Just like they get a cut of school pictures.

Every fee collected at the school goes through the principal. Every one.

What's wrong with providing financial need? Everything. It's not required for attendance at public schools in Maryland and it's none of the school's business.

There is a difference between fees for classes and fees for after school activities.  Fees for classes are illegal.  
Schools can charge for after school.

If chorus is a class, it's free for all. No fees permitted in Maryland. [/quote]

You can't make all these assumptions when you don't know the organizations involved. The direct purchase of the sport gear does not go to the principal.

There is a fee for AP exams. Chamber is like a class and an extracurricular. School budget will cover music but not dresses/tuxes. Maybe students can do fundraisers,  but expecting school budget to cover is unrealistic.

People provide financial info for farms, ap waivers, college app waivers. I have for various scholarship requests. I don't see why this is a big deal.[/quote]

Principals get a cut of sports gear.

Principals get a cut of AP fees.  That's public information. You need to catch up.

A class is where a grade is received. It's a clear line. Grade = free for all.

Financial information is provided voluntarily for things outside of public school classes. You don't seem to be able to understand the diffference.

Public school classes in Maryland are free for all. No fees. No financial forms required. [/quote]

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