Fines & Library Policies
Each student must take care to return all checked out materials (textbooks, library books, loaner Chromebooks, sports equipment, uniforms, band equipment, etc.). Students are expected to pay for parking fines and fees for classes, tests, athletics, and other extracurriculuar activites in a timely manner.
At the end of the each semester, students who have not paid fees or returned school property are assessed a fine for the fee or value of the lost/damaged item.
Why Fines are Assessed
See what fines a student owes by signing into the Online Payment Site.
Late Payment
Class or other fee has not been paid by the posted deadline.
Damaged Item
School property has been damaged by the student.
Lost Item
Materials checked out from the Library have not been returned by the due date.
Parking Fine
A parking infraction occurred in a non-approved or unassigned area.
Library Policies
Textbooks
- All class texts (including English, Social Studies, Math, Science) are checked out from the library for the entire year.
- All texts not returned by June 1st will be assessed a fine for the replacement cost of the item.
- Fines are automatically deleted when a book is returned.
- We greatly prefer that the item be returned over payment.
Library Books
- 5-Week Loan: Library books are checked out for 5 weeks and can be renewed.
- After 5 weeks, a book fine is assessed.
- Fines are automatically deleted when a book is returned.
- We greatly prefer that the item be returned over payment.
- Book Fines from Other Schools: Lost and damage fines from other BISD schools follow you over to BHS.
Refunds
- If you find a book that you have already paid for, we would be happy to get the book back and can issue a refund of the paid fine if the book is returned within 365 days of the original fine assessment. This means that we can issue a refund if the item is returned and the refund is requested by June 1st of the following year.
- Graduating students have until September 30 of their graduation year to request a refund.
- Refunds may be requested through the BHS Accounting Office.
How to Clear Your Account
Pay
Use the Online Payment Site for credit cards or visit the BHS Accounting Office to pay by cash or check.
Return Library Items to the BHS Library
Return lost textbooks, library books, chromebooks, calculators, and any other items checked out of the library. Items must be in good condition. Overdue fines will be removed, but may take up to 24 hours to clear.
Return All Other Items to the Accounting Office
Return lost non-library items (such as sport uniforms and equipment) to the BHS Account Office.