Back to School Information 2014-2015 First Student Day: July 29th The outstanding staff members of Perry Township Schools, who impact the lives of the children on a daily basis, are the key ingredient to the success of the school district. I am blessed to serve the Perry Township community as the Superintendent of Schools. I am also one of the fortunate people that found a calling that I truly embrace. The ability to help children and their families realize their educational dreams is a very rewarding experience. I look forward to the 2014-2015 school year with excitement and high expectations. Dr. Thomas J. Little, Jr. Superintendent
Back to School Registration/ Orientation Information Early Childhood Academy - 789-3900 Hours of operation: 6:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Before-care 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Regular Academy hours 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. After care Parent Orientation meeting: Wednesday July 23, 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. at PTEC gym. Open House for parents and children: Friday July 25, 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Abraham Lincoln Elementary - 789-3800 Office will be open for registrations beginning on Monday, July 14 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social/Meet the Teacher: Monday, July 28, 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Clinton Young Elementary 789-3400 Office will be open for registrations beginning on Wednesday, July 16, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m., Monday Friday Class rosters will be posted on Wednesday, July 16 Ice Cream Social: Thursday, July 24, 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Kindergarten S.U.R.E. Program: Thursday, July 24, 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Douglas MacArthur Elementary 789-2500 Kindergarten meet the teacher and visit classroom night: Thursday, July 24, 6 p.m. 8 p.m. Back-to-School Nights: Tuesday, August 19: Kindergarten and 1st Grade, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 20: 2nd and 3rd Grade, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 21: 3rd and 4th Grade, 6:30 p.m. Glenns Valley Elementary 789-2800 Back-to-School Night: Monday, July 28 PTA Ice Cream Social: 4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Kindergarten - 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1 st Grade - 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 2 nd Grade - 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 3 rd Grade - 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 4 th Grade - 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 5 th Grade - 7:00 p.m. 7:45 p.m. Page 2
Back to School Registration/ Orientation Information (Continued) Henry Burkhart Elementary 789-3600 Back-to-School Night Dates and Times: Monday, August 4th 3rd Grade: 6:30 p.m. 1st Grade: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 5th 4th Grade: 6:30 p.m. 5th Grade: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 6th Kindergarten: 6:30 p.m. 2nd Grade: 7:30 p.m. Homecroft Elementary 789-3500 Kindergarten S.U.R.E. Program: Thursday, July 17, 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Sno-Cones and Supplies: Sunday, July 27, 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Back-to-School Night and Title I Annual Meeting: Thursday, August 21, 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Jeremiah Gray-Edison Elementary 789-4300 Back-to-School Night: Thursday, August 21, 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Mary Bryan Elementary 789-2600 Kindergarten S.U.R.E. Program, Monday, July 21, Session 1: 5:15 p.m. (Assistance with Chin Translator will be provided at this session.) Kindergarten S.U.R.E. Program, Monday, July 21, Session 2: 6:15 p.m. Back-to-School Open House: Tuesday, August 12, 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Rosa Parks-Edison Elementary 789-2900 Get Ready for School Night: Thursday, July 24 Last Name A-M: 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Last Name N-Z: 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 7: 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Southport Elementary 789-3300 Back-to-School Night / Title 1 Annual Meeting: Thursday, August 21 th Kindergarten, 1st Grade and Room 7: 6:15 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 2 nd and 3 rd Grades and Room 5: 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 4 th and 5 th Grades: 7:45 p.m. 8:15 p.m. Page 3
Back to School Registration/ Orientation Information (Continued) Winchester Village Elementary 789-2700 Registration is on-going throughout the summer. Back-to-School Night: Thursday, August 21 Perry Meridian 6 th Grade Academy 789-1300 Incoming families will receive a mailing from PMA in early June which will contain a welcome letter, a list of important dates, a supply list, a copy of the dress code, and a school calendar. All information included in the mailing will also be available at our Student Orientation Day. Please mark your calendars for the following important dates: Enrollment dates for students new to Perry Township and Perry Meridian Sixth Grade Academy are July 9, 10, 17, and 22. Please call 789-1300 for more information and to schedule an appointment. Student Orientation: Wednesday July 23 1:00 p.m.: A L 4:00 p.m.: M Z 7:00 p.m.: Anyone who could not attend one of the earlier orientations. Students will receive their schedule at the orientation. Back-to-School Night: Wednesday, August 13, 7:00 p.m. Southport 6 th Grade Academy 789-1400 Summer Hours: 7:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.. Student Orientation: Thursday, July 24th, 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. This orientation time will allow the students to familiarize themselves with the building, and locate classrooms. Schedules will be available for students to pick up. Locker information will not be handed out until the first day of school, but banks of lockers will be available to practice opening using a combination lock. Enrollment dates for students new to Southport 6 th Grade Academy are July 21, 22, and 23. Please call 789-1400 for an appointment.. No enrollments will take place on the day of orientation. Dress Code: The dress code for Southport 6 th Grade Academy is the same as the elementary dress code. Please see the SA website for specific information. School Pictures: Wednesday, August 13 Back-to-School Night: Thursday, August 14, 6:30 p.m. Page 4
Back to School Registration/ Orientation Information (Continued) Perry Meridian Middle School 789-4100 Enrollment begins: Tuesday, July 15 Orientation: Tuesday, July 22, 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. and/or 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. There will be two orientation sessions for all new and returning seventh and eighth grade students. It is very important that all students attend one of these sessions. All students will receive their class schedules and locker assignments by mail in late July. By attending one of these orientations, parents and students may pay fees, open their lockers, speak to counselors and be able to walk through their schedules. Back-to-School Night: Tuesday, August 12, 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Southport Middle School 789-4600 Enrollment begins: Tuesday, July 22 Students who are new to the Southport Middle School attendance area should contact the school office at 789-4600. New enrollees should plan to bring their last report card, immunization record and last standardized test results. Also, a copy of their birth certificate and the student s social security number will be needed. All seventh grade students, new eighth grade students and their parents are invited to attend one of three special orientation programs. Last names beginning with A L: 9:30 a.m., Last names beginning with the letter M Z: 1:30 p.m. An additional program will be held that evening at 6:30 p.m. for students and parents who were unable to attend earlier in the day. After a formal program in the auditorium, students will be able to familiarize themselves with the location of their classrooms and lockers. Returning eighth grade students may also visit their classrooms and lockers that day, but starting one half hour after the above times. Class schedules and locker assignments will be mailed in the mid-july. Physical Education clothing will be available for purchase, $15.00 for all sizes except for 2X and 3X, which will cost $17.00. Back to School Night Thursday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m. Perry Meridian High School 789-4400 New Enrollments: Counselors will be available to enroll new students from July 22-25. Please call 789-4430 to schedule an appointment. Freshman and New Student Orientation: Thursday, July 24, 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Stations will be set up in the foyer and in front of the IMC. The bookstore will have a station selling gym clothes. The students will be able to pickup schedules at the guidance station. Other stations will be available to purchase spirit clothes, athletic passes, etc. Also, there will be Parent/Student organization stations available. Students will be able to tour the building. Various clubs will be present. An alphabetical time schedule has been set with students' last names beginning as follows: A H 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. I P 6:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. Q Z 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Back-to-School Night: Thursday, August 7, 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. A PTA meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Parents will be able to meet their child s teachers. Page 5
Perry Back Township to School Registration/ Schools Back to Orientation School Registration/Orientation Information (Continued) Information Southport High School 789-4800 Freshman Orientation: Thursday, July 24, 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Freshman Parent Meeting: Thursday, July 24, 6:00 p.m. All students will receive a copy of their schedule, locker, and locker combination by mail before school begins. Information will be mailed no later than Thursday, July 24. All fees need to be paid on line via the e-fund system or at the Treasurer s office at the times below: July 24: 10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. July 25: 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. July 28: 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Back-to-School Night: August 7, 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. in the Fieldhouse and East Gymnasium Parking passes will be available for Seniors beginning July 24. ALL DEBTS MUST BE PAID IN FULL PRIOR TO RECEIVING A PARKING PASS. James Whitcomb Riley School - 789-3986 2014 Open House: Wednesday, August 6, 2:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Brightwood/Forest Manor Outreach Center, Oasis of Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1701 E. 25th Street August 11, 2013 May 21, 2014 Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Tutoring: Tuesday Thursday 4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Phone: 789-3969 Level Drop-Off Student Day Early Release Wednesdays Only High School 7:15 a.m. 7:25 a.m. 2:20 p.m. 7:25 a.m. 1:55 p.m. Academy and Middle School 7:30 a.m. 7:40 a.m. 2:35 p.m. 7:40 a.m. 2:10 p.m. Elementary 8:40 a.m. 8:50 a.m. 3:40 p.m. 8:50 a.m. 3:15 p.m. Jeremiah Gray & Rosa Parks Gr. 3-5 Jeremiah Gray & Rosa Parks Gr. K-2 8:00 a.m. 8:05 a.m. 3:40 p.m. 8:45 a.m. 8:50 a.m. 3:40 p.m. N/A N/A Page 6
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Uniform Dress Guidelines Elementary: 1. Solid color collared shirt (with sleeves) or turtleneck, tucked in. 2. Khaki or navy bottoms, no denim. 3. Knee-length pants (shorts or Capri's). Shorts may be worn up until Fall Break and after Spring Break. 4. Dresses, skirts and jumpers must be near knee length 5. Winter Wear solid color sweater or sweatshirt allowed; must be worn over collared shirt or turtleneck. 6. No flip-flops, no wheelies. 7. Spirit wear determined by each building. 6th Grade Academy and Middle Schools (Grades 7 & 8): 1. Solid color collared shirt (with sleeves) or turtleneck, tucked in. 2. Khaki pants and Navy Blue Pants, no denim (no holes, rips, or frays). 3. Knee-length pants (shorts or Capri's) may be worn up until Fall Break and after Spring Break. 4. Dresses and skirts must be near knee length. 5. Winter Wear solid color sweater or sweatshirt allowed; must be worn over a collared shirt or turtleneck. 6. No flip-flops, no wheelies. 7. Spirit wear determined by each building. High School: 1. Pants, skirts and dresses must be worn at the waist. 2. Pants knee length or longer and have NO holes, cuts, tears or frays 4. Dresses and skirts must be near knee length. 5. Athletic shorts, sweatpants or exercise pants, are not permitted. 6. Pajamas or similar nightwear are not permitted. 7. All tops must have sleeves. 8. Any items with a hood will not be permitted. 9. Hats, head coverings, sunglasses, curlers, or slippers may NOT be worn at any time during the school day. 10. Clothing, jewelry with double meanings, sexual references, satanic symbols, or advertising for alcohol, drugs, and tobacco are NOT permitted.
Medication Policy When a student requires medication at school or during a school sponsored event, the following must be in place before medications can be administered to the student: Prescription Medications: Must have the M.D. prescription on the container Parent/guardian must sign release for school to administer Original container (pharmacy will provide a container for school) OTC Medications Must be in original container Must have dosing information on package Must be age appropriate (i.e., not adult Tylenol for a child) Parent/guardian must sign release for school to administer To carry medications at school, the student must have: Written documentation from M.D. of the medical condition and validation that student understands medicine use and misuse Authorization note from parent/guardian Medications may travel with student to/from school with parental consent. IC 20-33-8-13 www.perryschools.org Stay Connected! Page 9
Immunization Requirements Immunization Requirements for 2013-2014 Page 10
Uniform Grading Scale K-12 Starting with the 2014-2015 school year, Perry Township Schools will implement a uniform grading scale for elementary, middle and high school levels. This grading scale will allow a greater range of student success while maintaining the standards that are expected by the State of Indiana and Perry Township Schools. The updated grading scale is listed below: 93-100 A 90-92 A- 87-89 B+ 83-86 B 80-82 B- 77-79 C+ 73-76 C 70-72 C- 67-69 D+ 63-66 D 60-62 D- 0-59 F Page 11
2013-14 Teachers of the Year Jill Fosler Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Angie Kendall Southport Elementary School Ruth Turner Clinton Young Elementary School Jonna Stout Winchester-Village Elementary School Deborah Bolen Douglas MacArthur Elementary School Beverly Trimbur Perry Meridian 6 th Grade Academy Krista Day Glenns Valley Elementary School Kelley O Connor Southport 6 th Grade Academy Susan Keller Henry Burkhart Elementary School Amy Phillips Perry Meridian Middle School Melissa Summitt Homecroft Elementary School Brandi Battinau Southport Middle School Amie Waggoner Jeremiah Gray-Edison Elementary Nicole Knight Perry Meridian High School Katey Roberts Mary Bryan Elementary School Michael Klofenstein Southport High School Brad Davis Rosa Parks-Edison Elementary School Callie Herrenbruck PTEC, Developmental Preschool Page 12
Perry Township Schools Abraham Lincoln Elementary 317.789.3800 Clinton Young Elementary 317.789.3400 Douglas MacArthur Elementary 317.789.2500 Principal: Whitney Wilkowski 5241 Brehob Road Indianapolis, IN 46217 Principal: Andrea Korreck 5740 McFarland Road, Principal: Stalena Hardimon 454 East Stop 11 Road Glenns Valley Elementary 317.789.2800 Henry Burkhart Elementary 317.789.3600 Homecroft Elementary 371.789.3500 Principal: Keary Rininger 8239 Morgantown Road Indianapolis, IN 46217 Principal: John Happersberger 5701 Brill Road Principal: Jody Matthews 1551 East Southview Road Jeremiah Gray-Edison Elementary 317.789.4300 Mary Bryan Elementary 317.789.2600 Rosa Parks-Edison Elementary 317.789.2900 Principal: 5225 Gray Road Indianapolis, IN 46237 Principal: Dana DeHart 4355 East Stop 11 Road Indianapolis, IN 46237 Principal: David Henriott 7525 Wellingshire Blvd. Indianapolis, IN 46217 Southport Elementary 317.789.3300 Winchester Village Elementary 317.789.2700 Early Childhood Academy 317.789.3900 Principal: Danny Mendez 261 East Anniston Drive Principal: 1900 East Stop 12 Road Supervisor: Ann Canter 6548 Orinoco Avenue Page 13
Perry Township Schools Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy 317.789.1300 Principal: John Ralston 202 West Meridian School Road Indianapolis, IN 46217 Southport 6th Grade Academy 317.789.1400 Principal: Kim Campbell 5715 South Keystone Avenue Perry Meridian Middle School 317.789.4100 Principal: David Rohl 202 West Meridian School Road Indianapolis, IN 46217 Southport Middle School 317.789.4600 Perry Meridian High School 317.789.4400 Southport High School 317.789.4800 Principal: Brian Knight 5715 South Keystone Avenue Principal: Rolland Abraham 401 West Meridian School Road Indianapolis, IN 46217 Principal: Barb Brouwer 971 East Banta Road James Whitcomb Riley School Alternative Education Program 317.789.3986 5401 S. Shelby Street Perry Township Schools 6548 Orinoco Avenue 317-789-3700 Page 14