NHJ 2017-2018 Textbook Rental & Fees Schedules

 

Textbook rental and fee schedules for each school are listed below:

 

Full-Day Kindergarten 

First grade 

Second grade 

Third grade

Fourth grade 

Fifth grade 

Middle school and high school: Based on student's schedule

Life Skills/Basic Skills Development (all schools) - $ 10.00

 

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What are texbook rental and fees in the State of Indiana? 
The textbook rental fee is established within the Indiana Code (IC 20-26-12). The monies collected from textbook rental fees are used to fund textbooks or equivalents during each adoption cycle. Click here for the Indiana Department of Education textbook adoption website.  

 

When are textbook rental and fees due? KG – Grade 12
Printed book rental fee statements are available at the annual student registration day in August and reminders are mailed in September and November. Full payment is due the last school day of the first semester or upon registration if after that date.

 

 

Is assistance available for textbook rental? 
If you qualify for free or reduced meals, you are also eligible for textbook rental and fees assistance from the State of Indiana. You may apply for free or reduced meals and textbook rental and fees assistance at the beginning of each school year, at the time of enrollment, or any time during the year if your financial situation changes. Free or reduced meals and textbook assistance applications are available on the NHJ Food Service website.

 

Each year during the second semester, Indiana sends to schools an amount per eligible child based on state available funds. Families who qualify for textbook rental and fees assistance, will receive a statement showing the amount the state has paid for each of their students. A letter to the parent/guardian requesting the remaining balance will be included with the statement.  

What if I have students at more than one school? 
You may combine payments for students at multiple locations by making arrangements with our business office. You may also combine payments by using the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. 

 

 

My child enrolled after the first day of school. Are my student's textbook rental and fees reduced?
Textbook rental and fees may be prorated depending on the date your student enrolls in our district. Contact your student's school for more information.

 

What if my child loses or damages a textbook/equivilant? 
Replacement textbooks/equivilants are available. However, you will be charged the full replacement price of any textbook/equivilant that is lost or damaged to the point that it cannot be used. Charges for textbooks/equivilants that are damaged but able to be repaired will be assessed according to the needed repair. 

 

What if I am unable to pay the entire balance due by the end of the first semester? 
Payment contracts are available upon request at your student's school.

 

What if the balance due is left unpaid? 
Your student's school will follow up with families whose textbook rental and fees remain unpaid. Balances left unpaid will be send to collections. NHJ uses the services of Young and Young to collect past due balances.