Each year, Chatham provides each student an educational allotment to cover curriculum costs. These can be used for both core subjects as well as exploratory subjects such as art, physical education and music.
In order to receive a full allotment, a student must be enrolled full-time, which is defined by the State as four or more classes using non-sectarian materials, at least two of which must be in the core subject areas of math, science, language arts, social studies, foreign language, and technology.
Allotment amounts for the 2021-2022 school year.
Full-Time | Part-Time | |
K-3 | $2,200 | $1,100 |
4-8 | $2,400 | $1,200 |
9-12 | $2,600 | $1,300 |
What does your Chatham allotment cover?
Your allotment pays for most educational opportunities set forth in your student’s ILP. The ILP can be revised throughout the school year as new opportunities arise. Purchases must reflect the needs of the ILP and will be reviewed before purchase. Allotments may be used for:
Curricular materials, including textbooks, workbooks, educational games, online courses, art materials, science kits, school supplies, ebooks, tablets and iPads, apps for tablets, etc.
Educational toys and games that are consistent with ILP and student’s age.
Activities for P.E. (including yoga, gymnastics, swimming instruction, etc.), music lessons, art instruction, field trips, small-group foreign language instruction, etc. Include all activities in the ILP (ILP can be revised throughout the school year).
The following may be covered (request approval with Chatham Correspondence Coordinator beforehand):
annual memberships, passes, or punch cards (students and one parent/guardian)
entrance fees (i.e. field trips) (student and one parent/guardian)
entertainment related educational events/activities (student and one parent/guardian)
transportation – Reimbursement will be considered for transportation expenses (in-state only mileage/airfare/train/ferry) when travel is primarily for a one-time event with a specific educational purpose. All other travel expenses are the family’s responsibility. Pre-approval necessary. (Student and one parent/guardian)
any testing fees
daily/hourly parking fees when the primary purpose for the fee is related to a specific educational purpose supported by the ILP.
What would not be covered by Chatham funds?
Homeschool offers you the choice to select curricular materials from any vendor, however, there are some items for which Chatham cannot provide funding.
*State Regulation prohibit us from paying for:
textbooks or other materials that advocate religious, partisan, sectarian, or denominational doctrines
services provided by a family member
We do not typically pay for:
food, lodging, or other travel expenses other than transportation (exception is if you are on a Chatham-sponsored field trip).
clothing
animals or supplies for animals (vet bills, feed, etc.)
power tools
special equipment that will carry a liability with operation
equipment that duplicates what Chatham provides
food items or cookware
household items
any items purchased from your own business
licensing and certification
anything considered excessive by Chatham Administration
*We do not prepay for services: instruction, subscriptions, rentals, internet, etc. These can only be paid for after they occur.
What limits are there on allotment expenditures?
There are also a few limits on some possible atypical items, especially for large extracurricular learning endeavors. Purchase must be fully paid with Chatham allotment; there can be no “co-ownership” with some of the funds coming from Chatham and some coming from the family. Items such as cameras, sewing machines, gardening material, musical instruments and computers may be purchased within reason. Also, if your child has any other specific learning needs these may be paid for through Chatham. Be sure to speak to the correspondence coordinator about any atypical or extracurricular purchases.