What can I spend my funding on? Resources and Programs provided by HCOS (Internal) HCOS Learning Camps   HCOS Community Connections HCOS Learning Group Co-ops HCOS Computer/iPad lease HCOS K-9 Online Courses HCOS Grad Courses HCOS Travel & Outreach Programs Resources and Programs by 3rd Party providers (External to HCOS)  Classes, activities & lessons that are not part of HCOS Lesson provider must Criminal Record Check on file prior to the first lesson Educational subscriptions Activity books, workbooks, flash cards, educational games, lego, building blocks, etc... Kits  Curriculum bundles PDF's & digital items Educational Memberships, such as Science World, Aquarium, Art Museums, etc...  Recreational memberships, such as passes to a recreational center Art Supplies Printer ink and printer paper Textbooks DVDs Physical books and novels  Head phones (max $100.00) Allowable Equipment: Eligible “equipment” over $100 needs to have an  Equipment Agreement signed by the parent (if under $100 it does NOT need an agreement).  Examples of Eligible Equipment: Printer  (max amt. $300 before taxes and warranty), Laminator, Binding machine (max amt. $100 after taxes), Tablet (max amt. $125.00 before taxes; no warranty) or Kindle Example of Non-Eligible Equipment: We are not able to purchase 3D printers or any printer over $300 (before taxes and warranty) and Binding Machines exceeding $100.00 (after taxes). Example of Eligible Equipment that does not need an Equipment Agreement signed: Printer under $100.00 Must be approved by HCOS Teacher AND be included in student SLP – IMPORTANT Teacher must check and see if the family has sufficient funds in their budget Teacher must check and see if the family has all needed curriculum (The purchase should NOT put curriculum needs in jeopardy) The item must be a reasonable cost. If unsure, please ask Ted Gerk The item must be directly linked to a course they are enrolled in…as per student SLP Curriculum on Loan Agreement:  Agreement between HCOS and parent/guardian - Signed by all parents/guardians during enrollment Parents agree that all curriculum purchased and paid for by HCOS is on loan and the property of HCOS, along with the following conditions: All curriculum will be loaned, returned or paid for on a per-student basis. If my student ceases to be enrolled with HCOS at any time, including switching to Home School Registered, I will either: pay the school the cost of the curriculum at fair market value as determined by the school OR Return the curriculum If the family ceases to be enrolled at HCOS any time during the school year, the curriculum budget allotted to  student(s) will be prorated based on the number of months the student has been enrolled