Manual Academy The Heart of the Southside 811 S. Griswold St. Peoria, IL Phone:

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1 The Heart of the Southside 811 S. Griswold St. Peoria, IL Phone: Elizabeth Zilkowski, Principal Cory Brown, Assistant Principal 7 th & 8 th Grade Academy Craig Norman, Assistant Principal, HS Ellen Green, Assistant Principal, HS July 2017 Dear Manual Families, Welcome to the school year! Manual has a long tradition of providing a quality education to all of its students. We are the Heart of the Southside! We are committed to making our school a vital part of the Southside community. Many of you may know me from my time at Manual from I am so very happy to be coming home to continue the good work of educating our students to be career and college ready. Manual Academy is fortunate to have an amazing, dedicated staff who gives 100% to our students. As a school, our mission is to redefine teaching and learning to ensure each student reaches his or her potential. Our teachers and staff go above and beyond to meet the individual needs of each student. The learning environment is both rigorous and engaging. Over the summer, teachers have attended a variety of curriculum trainings and conferences in order to bring Manual Academy to the next level of success. We take pride in our tradition of building positive relationships within our Manual community. For our students to receive the best educational opportunities possible, our staff and families must work as a team. Do not hesitate to contact your child s teacher if you have any questions or concerns. Open dialogue is very important as we work as a team with a common goal in mind: student success! Parents are also encouraged to get involved at Manual Academy. This can be done through PTO. Our PTO is working to involve parents in opportunities for social interactions each month and fund raising to help augment the financial needs within our school. Manual will continue to partner with our community to provide opportunities for our students. We are so fortunate to have so many agencies and community organizations ready and willing to help us. This summer Site Planning Teams have been working on Action Plans to take Manual Academy to the next level of innovative educational opportunities for our students. It is an exciting time to be a RAM! Mark your Calendar with these Important Dates July 24 th - Online registration for returning district students opens on July 24 th and closes Tuesday, August 16 th at 11:59 PM. July 25 th & 27 th, Aug. 2 nd & 5 th - Student Registration Hubs will be open on the 26th, 28th and 3rd from 8 AM 8 Manual Academy. Saturday, August 6th we will be open from 9 AM - 2PM. All students must register. Registration Hubs are available to ALL Peoria Public School families. However, Manual Academy students who register at Manual will be able to take ID pictures, pay fees (please note all fees must be paid prior to graduation), submit physical and immunization records, and get additional information specific to Manual Academy. July 29 th - Backpack Peoria from 9 AM- 2 PM at the Dream Center August 8 th 9 th Grade Transition Manual Academy from 9 AM 12 PM in Library

2 The Heart of the Southside 811 S. Griswold St. Peoria, IL Phone: Elizabeth Zilkowski, Principal Cory Brown, Assistant Principal 7 th & 8 th Grade Academy Craig Norman, Assistant Principal, HS Ellen Green, Assistant Principal, HS August 8 th - 7 th grade Transition Manual Academy from 1 PM - 3 PM in the Library August 15 th - Open House: 4:30 6:30 PM. Come join us for food, music, and fun while taking care of Back to School Business registration, ID pictures, fees, and other school related business. Families will meet administrators, teachers, and support staff, as well as receive schedules. August 16 th - First Day of School. The normal school day for both middle & high school is 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 PM. Breakfast is from 7:10 to 7:25 AM; classes start promptly at 7:30 AM. It is important that students remember, there is no first hour advisory class. First hour class starts at 7:30 AM following the first bell. Regular and punctual attendance is important for all students. If your child is sick and must be absent from school, please call the school office by 7:45 A.M. If your child is late or absent, you will receive a recorded phone message the same day informing you that your child had a tardy or absence. We appreciate your support in helping us keep our records accurate and our attendance rate as high as possible so that our students have the opportunity to learn. For complete information about Manual Policies, please view the handbook on-line. There will be a place to check during online registration that you have reviewed the handbook. Should you prefer a hardcopy of the Parent Handbook, copies are available in the office at your request. It is my privilege to be able to serve the families of Manual Academy. We want your child to be successful as they continue their journey of college, career, and community readiness. I look forward to working with each of you as we create an environment of support and success for our students. Feel free to contact me at any time throughout the year if you have questions or concerns. As the 2017 Valedictorian, Alex Sierra, pointed out in his speech, Manual is a family. Everything is done for the betterment and success of each member of our family. Respectfully, Mrs. Zilkowski Principal, Manual Academy The Heart of the Southside

3 Google Maps Manual Academy Imagery 2016 Google, Map data 2016 Google Suggested Safe Routes to School 200 ft

4 Google Maps Manual Academy Imagery 2016 Google, Map data 2016 Google Suggested Safe Routes to School 200 ft

5 Dates to Remember Date Time Event Wednesday, 7/12/17 5:30 PM 6:30 PM PTO Meeting Tuesday, 7/25/17 8:00 AM 6:00 PM Manual Open for Registration Hub Thursday, 7/27/17 8:00 AM 6:00 PM Manual Open for Registration Hub Monday, 7/31/17 School Office Re-Opens Wednesday, 8/2/17 8:00 AM 6:00 PM Manual Open for Registration Hub Saturday, 8/5/17 9:00 AM 2:00 PM Manual Open for Registration Hub Tuesday, 8/8/17 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Freshman Transition Camp Tuesday, 8/8/17 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 7 th Grade Transition Camp Wednesday, 8/9/17 5:30 PM 6:30 PM PTO Meeting Tuesday, 8/15/17 4:30 PM 6:30 PM Open House Wednesday, 8/16/17 First Day of School Thursday, 8/17/17 Fall NWEA Window Opens Friday, 9/1/17 College Colors Day Tuesday, 9/5/17 Fall Picture Day Monday, 9/11/17 TBD Bus Evacuation Drill Wednesday, 9/13/17 5:30 PM 6:30 PM PTO Meeting Tuesday, 9/19/17 Progress Reports Sent Home Friday, 9/22/17 Fall NWEA Window Closes Wednesday, 9/27/17 ½ Day District Organized SIP Day Thursday, 9/28/17 5:00 PM 8:00 PM Parent University Monday, 10/9/17-10/14/17 HOMECOMING WEEK Wednesday, 10/11/17 5:30 PM 6:30 PM PTO Meeting Friday, 10/13/17 TBD Homecoming Parade Friday, 10/13/17 7:30 PM Homecoming Game Friday, 10/13/17 End of Grading Period 1 Saturday, 10/14/17 TBD Homecoming Dance Thursday, 10/19/17 4:00 PM 7:00 PM Parent Teacher Conferences Friday, 10/20/17 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Parent Teacher Conferences Wednesday, 10/25/17 ½ Day School Organized SIP Day Thursday, 10/26/17 5:00 PM 8:00 PM Parent University Tuesday, 11/7/17 TBD WCTC assembly at Manual TBD TBD Grandparent s Day Wednesday, 11/8/17 5:30 PM 6:30 PM PTO Meeting Tuesday, 11/14/17 TBD Manual Soph. tour WCTC Tuesday, 11/14/17 4:00 PM 6:30 PM Curriculum Fair Tuesday, 11/21/17 Progress Reports Sent Home November 22 nd 24 th THANKSGIVING BREAK Friday, 12/1/17 College Colors Day Wednesday, 12/13/17 5:30 PM 6:30 PM PTO Meeting December 22 nd January 4 th CHRISTMAS BREAK

6 Dates to Remember Friday, 1/5/18 8:00 AM 1:00 PM Faculty Institute Day Tuesday, 1/9/18 Winter NWEA Window Opens Wednesday, 1/10/18 5:30 PM 6:30 PM PTO Meeting Friday, 1/12/18 Grading Period 2 Report Cards Sent Home Wednesday, 1/31/18 ½ Day District Organized SIP Day Friday, 2/2/18 Winter NWEA Window Closes Friday, 2/2/18 College Colors Day Tuesday, 2/13/18 Progress Reports Sent Home Wednesday, 2/14/18 5:30 PM 6:30 PM PTO Meeting Thursday, 2/22/18 5:00 PM 8:00 PM Parent University Wednesday, 2/28/18 ½ Day School Organized SIP Day Tuesday, 3/6/18 PARCC Begins (tentative) Wednesday, 3/7/18 TBD 8 th Grade Tours at WCTC Begin Wednesday, 3/14/18 7:00 PM PTO Meeting Thursday, 3/15/18 5:00 PM 8:00 PM Parent University Friday, 3/16/18 End of Grading Period 3 Thursday, 3/22/18 4:00 PM 7:00 PM Parent Teacher Conferences Friday, 3/23/18 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Parent Teacher Conferences March 30 th April 6 th SPRING BREAK Tuesday, 4/10/18 7:30 AM SAT Exam Administered (tentative) Wednesday, 4/11/18 5:30 PM 6:30 PM PTO Meeting Wednesday, 4/18/18 7:30 AM SAT Make-up Date Friday, 4/20/18 7 th hour Assembly Student vs Faculty Basketball Game Schedule Saturday, 4/28/18 TBD Prom Monday, 4/30/18 Spring NWEA Window Opens Wednesday, 5/9/18 5:30 PM 6:30 PM PTO Meeting Friday, 5/18/18 College Colors Day Saturday, 5/19/18 10:00 AM Graduation Tuesday, 5/22/18 Spring NWEA Window Closes TBD TBD 8 th Grade Promotion Ceremony Thursday, 5/24/18 1:30 Dismissal Last Day for Students Friday, 5/25/18 8:00 AM 1:00 PM Last Day for Teachers Monday, 6/4/18 TBD Summer School programs begin

7 2017 Peoria Public School District School Calendar August 14 Monday Faculty Institute, 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Institute August 15 Tuesday Faculty Institute, 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Institute August 16 Wednesday Full Day All Students September 4 Monday LABOR DAY HOLIDAY September 27 Wednesday Professional Learning SIP ½ day for all students October 9 Monday COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY October 19 Thursday Evening Parent Conferences October 20 Friday Parent Conferences A.M. No school students Conference Day October 25 Wednesday Professional Learning SIP ½ day for all students November 10 Friday VETERAN S DAY HOLIDAY November 22 Wednesday THANKSGIVING RECESS NO SCHOOL November 23 Thursday THANKSGIVING RECESS HOLIDAY November 24 Friday THANKSGIVING RECESS NO SCHOOL December 21 Thursday Last day before Winter Break, 1 hour early release: End 1 st Semester December 22 January 4, 2018 WINTER BREAK 2018 January 5 Friday Faculty Institute, 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Institute January 8 Monday School resumes for all students January 15 Monday MARTIN LUTHER KING S BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY January 31 Wednesday Professional Learning SIP ½ day for all students February 19 Monday PRESIDENT S DAY HOLIDAY February 28 Wednesday Professional Learning SIP ½ day for all students March 5 Monday COUNT PULASKI BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY Student attendance day if > 1 emergency day used* March 22 Thursday Evening Parent Conferences March 23 Friday Parent Conferences, A.M., No school students Conference Day March 30 April 6, 2018 SPRING BREAK NO SCHOOL April 9 Monday School Resumes for all students May 24 Thursday Last Day of School for Students (If emergency days are not used) 1 hr early release for Primary and Middle School students May 25 Friday Faculty Institute, 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Institute Last Day for Teachers (if emergency days are not used) May 19 Saturday High School Graduation Day Graduation May 28 Monday MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANACE HOLIDAY If emergency days are not used, May 29, 30, 31 and June 1, 4, 5, 6 and 7 shall, by Board Resolution, be used as special Holidays for students; and May 25 will be a Teachers Institute. *The March 5 th Count Pulaski Holiday will be waived and used as a student attendance day if more than one emergency day is used. SUMMARY Days in Attendance.184 (Includes 10 Emergency Days) Institute Days All Day - No School for students..4 Professional Learning School Improvement Days.4 Parent Conferences All Day No school for students 2

8 The Heart of the Southside School Supply List SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE Pencils, #2 lead Colored Pencils Ball Point Pens, (blue or black) Eraser (Pink Pearl or similar) Scissors (5 inches) 3x5 index cards Pencil pouch or box Markers (thin and thick) Glue or glue stick Highlighters (4) Crayons (box of 24) Ruler - combination metric/english Notebook Paper, wide-ruled (to fit a 3-ring binder) 8 Spiral Notebooks, 100 pages - wide ruling Assignment Notebook 6 Pocket Folders with prongs 3 3-Ring Notebook - 8 1/2 x 11 x 1 1/2 with dividers Kleenex Gym Shoes (non-marking soles) must be worn during P.E. HIGH SCHOOL A course syllabus will be provided for each student s courses on the first day of school and will indicate any supplies that are needed for class.