The Shorewood Experience - Shorewood PTSA sets up fund to help all kids participate in school community

New Shorewood High School PTSA fund will help all kids participate in school activities.

What is the Shorewood Experience? Being part of the school, having the opportunity to be involved and participate in your own community. Some examples include sports, cheer, flags, band and drama...

but it’s more than that … it’s getting to go to sporting events, dances, Senior Spree, Prom and so much more.

It is estimated to cost as much as $250 a year to participate in the community at Shorewood and that number at least doubles in Senior year.

Did you know…

• 28% of students at Shorewood are on Free and Reduced Lunch?
• 356 students identify as Homeless in the Shoreline School District? One of the highest percentages in King County.

What can you do to help?
Take a moment and consider a donation to the Shorewood PTSA’s Shorewood Experience fund. Your dollars will contribute to our Invest Ed funding that provides this assistance to the students who need it most.

Why Help?

Studies show that students that have stress at home regarding financial issues around covering just the basic needs, food and shelter, are more likely to drop out of high school in favor of the short-term “fix” of a minimum wage job.

A student that can be supported and engaged in their community are less likely to do this because they are more optimistic by the support provided in their community.

Students that are able to graduate high school have better outcomes for the long term and this is better for society as a whole.

Contact Carrie Campbell with questions.

Goal for 2016-17 School Year: $5,000. Donate using the Pay Pal link on the PTSA website

Here's what it costs to be a student at Shorewood

Item	Cost		Req	Notes
School Supplies	~$50		R	Estimated cost per year
School ID Picture	0*		R	Personal copies are extra
School Tech Fee	$35		R
ASB Card	$40		R*	*Required to participate in sports/activities
Class Fees	$5–20		R	Per class for classes with class fees
Class Field Trip Fees	$10–50		R	For classes with class field trips, students have the option to not attend
Sports Fees	$100		R	$100 per sport if student participates
Activity Fees	~$50		R	Cost varies for activity if student participates
Graduation Cap/Gown  Seniors only	$35		R	Counselors distribute used, some available from vendor
Total Cost for Required Items:		$250*		*Not including sports fees and using the lowest costs.
Annual for Seniors	$70
SAT Prep	$125			Scholarships for those who ask
Shoreline Virtual Learning	$328			Cost per class  Used for graduation requirements, not credit recovery
Summer School	$300			Cost per class  Used for both graduation requirements and credit recovery
Shorewood Pride Items	Varies
Sports Camps	$400-500			Students can opt out of camps, but they are a high priority for students.  Partial scholarships usually mean a student cannot attend.
Drill and Cheer	$1000-2000			Drill and cheer are optional
Music Trips	$300-4000			Students can opt out of trips, but generally don’t sign up for the class instead
Musical Instrument Rental	$20-30/month
Play tickets	$10			There are 2 play productions each year.
Dance tickets	$10-30			There can be 3 to 4 dances in a year.
Sporting events	$5-10			Throughout the year.