EXPLAINER: Washington Latin uses MySchoolBucks as the system for making payments of school fees, including for bus transportation, MAGIS afterschool program, field trips, meals, and more.
This system makes it easy for families to register for school activities and pay fees in a single location.
Reduced Fees for Eligible Families
Note that families who qualify for Free and Reduced Meals (FARMs) pay a reduced rate for ALL school fees, generally 50% of the regular price. This includes meals, but also field trips, school dance tickets, MAGIS, etc. Latin bus service is FREE for FARMs-qualified families.
- Free and Reduced Meals Form – Complete this form (or the form in Spanish) for reduction in all school fees – even if your child does not eat school lunch – and return it to Martita Fleming, Director of Operations (mfleming@latinpcs.org)
- As soon as we confirm eligibility for FARMs and reduced fee status, we add this to MySchoolBucks, so families always see the reduced rate rather than needing to request a fee reduction. It will be automatically applied to your account in MySchoolBucks.
- No Washington Latin student will be turned away from any scholastic or extra-curricular activity due to financial reasons. If you have any need or question, such as a temporary situation that makes either full or reduced payment difficult, please do not hesitate to reach out to us! We work with families to ensure all students can fully participate and that families can reasonably afford school fees!
What do families pay for in MySchoolBucks?
- Bus transportation – sign up, agree to the behavior agreement, and pay
- Planners, patches, and other school store items
- MAGIS afterschool
- Meals
- Field trips
What is the first step?
Each family registers for a MySchoolBucks account. This takes just a few minutes. Once established, you can login to your account on a computer or phone via web or their own app.
For detailed instructions, please check our MySchoolBucks Quick Start Guide.
How will I pay school fees?
To pay any school fee, you sign into your MySchoolBucks account and open the school store to sign up and pay fees in one location. Families who qualify for Free and Reduced Meals (FARMs) will see the reduced fee when they login. Be sure to complete the form annually for the reduced fees! See above for details.
Questions or need help?
Contact us through businessoffice@latinpcs.org to ask about school fees or MySchoolBucks.
