There is no class time associated with these clubs. It's Academic, and some choral and instrumental groups, are governed by the same regulations as interscholastic sports. Students must maintain passing grades to participate. The BOE requires each student to pay a non-refundable, extracurricular activities fee prior to participation. A sliding fee scale has been set, based on family income.
Students are able to participate in extracurricular activities only after the fee is paid.
However, students trying out for athletic teams are not required to pay the fee prior to making the team. MCPS collects the fee directly from families, and updates its computerized participation list daily throughout the school year. Forms are mailed each summer and are also available at school. Payment of the fee allows participation in all extracurricular activities. However, academic or other eligibility requirements will still apply.