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FALL • 2015
NEW Charlotte Public Schools Early Middle College!
Welcome From Superintendent Rosekrans!
Welcome back to the 2015-2016 school year! updates and information contained within. This Summer recess is going very quickly and the alignment work is all in an effort to have clear start of the new school year is fast approaching. and common student behavior expectations New for the 2015-2016 school year, Charlotte We are diligently preparing for the start of across all grade levels. Public Schools is excited to launch the Charlotte Early Middle College. Designed to provide all school and are excitedly expecting great things students opportunities to prepare for college and at CPS this school year. There have been some 4. Our school district continues its work with careers, this unique educational program utilizes changes over the summer as well as other news the concept of a balanced calendar. A balanced a collection of distinct pathways to significantly you may need to know. Please allow me to calendar distributes the school year over eleven enhance the district’s commitment to academic share several items that are informative and months vs. the traditional 9 month calendar that excellence and success for all students. may be of interest to you: has June, July and August off for summer recess. The first of these pathways is called CHS The Board of Education confirmed its support to C.A.R.E.S. (Collegiate Academic Responsive 1. We have new leadership in many areas: keep working on the balanced calendar concept Education System). It is designed for students Mr. Matt Maitland as Middle School Principal in July and we will expand our efforts to include who want to focus on career skills, and it is built internal and external stakeholders. Surveys for grades 7 and 8; Ms. Blair Klco as Upper around a partnership with Lansing Community Elementary Principal for grades 4, 5 and 6; Mr. and meetings will be scheduled throughout the College and the Eaton RESA’s Career Tech Jeff Finney as Middle School Dean of Students; school year to garner more information and the Center at LCC. C.A.R.E.S. students will maximize opportunities over the next two years to earn Mr. Fred Koning as the Upper Elementary potential impact on our district. Stay tuned on college credits and technical certificates through Dean of Students; and Ms. Kathy Fuller as this one! the Career Tech Center, and then enroll in LCC Transportation Supervisor. full time to finish their credentials in the final 5. The results of our sinking fund millage election year of the program. During this fifth year, 2. The Special Education Student Services Office on August 4, 2015, included 1,612 NO votes, and Charlotte Public Schools will pay for the college (Ms. Lezotte and Ms. Schultz), has moved from 807 YES votes. Those voting obviously did not tuition associated with the program. the High School to Galewood School. This support the millage at this time. Future steps A second pathway in the Charlotte Early Middle relocation provides administrative oversight to will be identified by our Board of Education as College allows students to partner with the the building and to the Early Childhood Special the facilities’ maintenance and repair needs will Capital Region Middle College, which also pairs Education (ECSE) program that is also located not go away. students with career and technical opportunities this year at Galewood School. Galewood at Eaton RESA’s Career Tech Center at LCC. However, this program allows for additional School is located at 512 East Lovett. 6. Congratulations to Parkview Elementary opportunities in areas like business, and matches for having their “focus” school designation students with postsecondary institutions, 3. The building principals and the removed! The hard work has paid off and we including LCC and others, to further their transportation supervisor have worked together look forward to the same results for our three education in specific pursuits. to update and align student handbooks and remaining “focus” schools (Washington, The third pathway, which is in the planning the student code of conduct. Parents and stages and is tentatively set to launch in students are strongly encouraged to review the Continued on page 3 2016, takes CHS’s partnership with Ferris State University and builds it into a system for students who want to attend a four year college. Currently, CHS offers multiple Ferris TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 – FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL classes, including Political Science 121, English 150, and the Woodbridge College Promise Elementary (Grades K-3) ........................9:00 a.m. – 4:05 p.m. program. By building these courses into a system and adding the first year of college at Ferris Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6) ............. 8:40 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. State, the Charlotte Early Middle College will Middle School (Grades 7-8).....................7:30 a.m. – 2:35 p.m. create an opportunity for students to start their college careers with up to 60 college credits, High School (Grades 9-12) .......................7:30 a.m. – 2:35 p.m. an associate’s degree, or technical and other certificates, along with the high school diploma. **NO EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAYS** Our goal is to make sure that all students graduate from Charlotte Early Middle College A 2015-2016 school calendar is posted on the Charlotte Public School website: with a first successful year of college complete. www.charlottenet.org. Mentors will work closely with each student to make sure that this goal becomes a reality. We All Charlotte Public School offices will be closed from 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. and are very proud to say that Charlotte is the first 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday, August 31, 2015, for a district wide meeting. local school in the area to be approved to offer this exceptional opportunity! Oriole Pride!!
DAILY SCHEDULE FOR STUDENTS
LEADING THE WAY IN ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
By: Eileen Grant-Ball, Director of Curriculum and Instruction As the Charlotte Public Schools’ Strategic Plan states, creating a “culture of academic excellence, opportunities and success for all” is a top priority. Therefore, we continue to review our students’ academic progress and achievement so that all may achieve their learning potential. Though we have some buildings designated as a “Focus School”, a student attending that building does not mean that he/she will be in a low performing school. This myth is actually far from the truth. The ranking was based upon one assessment, the Michigan Educational Assessment program (MEAP) for K-8 students or the Michigan Merit Exam (MME) for our 9-12th grade students. These tests are given at one moment in time (snapshot). Charlotte Public Schools utilize additional student achievement measures throughout the entire school year to monitor the progress of all student growth.
We are happy to report that overall our students perform above both the State and county averages in reading and math. As a matter of fact…Charlotte Public Schools scored at proficient or higher in 13 out of 18 exam categories and our 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grades scored higher than the State average in all MEAP categories! We also scored higher than the county average in nearly every category.
GO Math! 2015 Coming to CPS
By: Eileen Grant-Ball, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Charlotte Public Schools is pleased to announce the adoption of a single K-12 comprehensive mathematics curricular program entitled GO Math! 2015. The math program at all grade levels is built on a balanced approach that builds conceptual understanding, procedural Our teachers and administrators want to fluency, and deep “real world application” serve and help all students learn at their problem-solving skills at the rigor expected for highest levels and will continue to participate in professional learning targeted to provide our students to be college and career ready. maximum support of our students identified This focused, balanced, and rigorous instruction in the lowest performing subgroups. During encompasses the philosophy and intent of the 2015-2016 school year, we will be providing new state math standards. GO Math! uses the increased teacher collaboration time each week to assist teachers in developing the instructional 5Es (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate) of instruction to ensure highly-effective plans, skills, strategies, and interventions that lessons designed to meet the learning needs are proven to eliminate the achievement of all students. This program features a strong gap between students and will support high achievement for all. Newly adopted curricular digital system, utilizing 21st century educational resources that are fully aligned with the technology, which is fully accessible to students Common Core State Standards for mathematics and families at all times. Another benefit for our will also strengthen our instruction for learning students is the smooth transition of content from and our school one grade level or course to the next. We are improvement efforts. This does truly excited to be able to provide cutting-edge not mean that our “best practice” research-based materials and highest achieving technology to improve teaching and maximize students will be learning for all our students. left behind. We will continue to find opportunities to challenge these Skyward Family Access students both in the classroom and through With today’s hurried pace and most families extracurricular having both parents working outside of the activities. home, time is important. To make it easier for you to get involved with your student(s) Charlotte Public progress, please consider enrolling in the Family Schools has a Access option available in the district. Family long history Access will provide you with the ability to view of students’ academic attendance, grades, schedules, and food service successes, awards, information via the Internet, anytime, day or and recognition night. If you provide your email address, you within the will also be able to enroll in automatic emails County, State, for attendance, grading reports, and low food and Nation, and service balance. their ability to be career and/ If you are interested in enrolling in Family Access, or college ready upon graduation. please contact Susan Braden at 517-541-5758. We are grateful Please have a pen and paper ready to write for parents and down your username and password. Once you a community have this information, keep it somewhere safe. that continue to support our efforts and we look forward to continuous improvement that will greatly benefit all students.
NEW FRESHMEN CORE AT CHS
CHS LEADS IN ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Beginning in the 2015-2016 school year, CHS freshmen will have the opportunity for a more individualized educational experience than any class before them. Instead of working through the typical semester long core classes (English 9, US History, Biology, and Algebra 1), students will work with teachers over the course of the year on the standards for each during 2nd and 4th hours. When students master the standards for the course, they will receive credit, whether it takes one month or the whole year. The eight teachers who will be working with the students have spent months planning curriculums, course progressions, and instructional tools, and they are excited about the possibilities that this new system provides.
Charlotte High School is currently experiencing tremendous growth in its Advanced Placement program, and it is proud of the progress that it has made in this area over the last four years. Introducing two new courses for the 20152016 school year (AP Biology and AP Physics II), CHS brings its total number of AP courses to 10. Students can enroll in AP US History, AP European History, AP Government, AP Literature and Composition, AP Calculus, AP Biology, AP Physics I, AP Physics II, AP Studio Art, and AP Music Theory. This diversity and number of courses makes CHS an AP leader in Eaton County.
Ultimately, the design behind this structure comes from the idea that in schools, learning is forced by time constraints. If I student learns faster than his or classmates, he or she has to wait until the end of a semester to move on to new standards. Or, if a student needs more time, he or she is arbitrarily forced to stop learning once the new semester starts. In this system, students will have much more control over the pace of their learning, and teachers will have much more flexibility to accommodate it. This, in turn, will allow students who can accelerate to do so, paving the way for AP, dual enrollment, or Early Middle College options in later grades, while allowing students who need more time to learn the standards while staying on track for graduation. This model has been used by innovative and forward thinking schools around the country, and as it is doing in many areas, CHS is leading the way by thinking outside of the box and providing a unique educational experience for its students. With a relentless focus on college and career readiness, and outstanding staff, students, and families, CHS is on the cutting edge of best educational practices, preparing all Orioles for future success!
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Students have also increasingly taken advantage of these advanced opportunities over the last four years. Since 2011, the number of students enrolled in AP courses has more than doubled, from 51 students in 2011 to 123 in the 2014-2015 school year! This means that more and more students have the opportunity to experience college level coursework, and if they pass the end of course exams, earn three or more college credits. In 2014-2015, CHS AP students earned the potential for over 150 college credits through AP testing! This emphasis on increasing Advanced Placement participation is paying dividends for students as they move forward into the next phases of their academic careers. According to data recently released by the state of Michigan, 69.5% of students from the class of 2014 enrolled in a two or four year college within six months of graduation, which is a 7.1% increase over the class of 2011, in which 62.4% of graduates enrolled within six months. As this data makes clear, an AP emphasis, among other college and career readiness programs, is helping to create a college going culture at CHS, giving our students the edge in a 21st century job market.
entire packet is also available on our Web Free site at www.charlottenet.org. The following
continued from page 1 Charlotte Upper Elementary, and the Middle School). Focus schools are defined as having student performance gaps between the top 30% and the bottom 30% in specific content areas. Our school district administration and teaching staff have been working very diligently with great purpose and intention to increase student achievement and performance with the primary goal of closing the gaps. This work is all in an effort to lift the designation, but more importantly, ensure our students learn what is expected in the content areas. The buildings and departments within our school district have many events and happenings that go on throughout the year. Please refer to our website and Facebook page as we update them regularly with current information. Many of our teachers and coaches have a web presence and/or social networking and provide relevant and timely information. Be sure to retain this publication as it is good information to keep for your use throughout the year. We have so much activity going on weekly that your best source of current information is through our internet sources. Again, welcome back to all of our students and families. I am very pleased to be entering my second year as your Superintendent and will continue to work with our Board of Education to help provide the best education possible for the students we serve. Go Orioles! Oriole Pride!!!! Respectfully, Mark D. Rosekrans Superintendent of Schools
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Educational Benefits – Be that do not leak and othe DiStRiCt APPEALS PROCESS SPECIAL MILLAGE ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 for students environment It is the goal of the staff and administration of Charlotte Public Schools to answer questions or deal with student/parent concerns us toinvolved protect the as quickly and efficiently as possible. If a problem or a concern arises, please contact the employeewill who isallow most directly facility needs over the next 10-20 years and will about $535,000 each year for a 10-year period for with the issue. If you are not satisfied with the information received, please follow the “chain of concern” as listed below. be used as a guide to ensure that Charlotte necessary repair of school buildings. needs – keep instructional question or Concern
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AStep “No” vote#4 would turn down the proposal Step #5and SPECIAL MILLAGE ELECTION mean that the future costs of repairs to Charlotte What You Will See inEducation the Board Superintendent SafetyPrincipal – A number of projects identified have Public School buildings must comeoffrom the Voting B an impact on TUESDAY, the safety of our students and district’s general NOVEMBER 3fund budget, which is needed MILLAGE PR Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
community, including sidewalks, parking lots, to cover students’ instructional needs. In Student the upcoming special election, voters of the Assistant Disciplinary Teacher Superintendent Board of Education Principal and improved lighting. CharlotteIssue Public School District will be asked to Principal Projected Budget vote on a new Building and Site Sinking Fund Resource Management – Spending money to TheSchool full 2015 Facility Study Report for and repair of school buildings. In construction the upcoming special election, voters of the Charlotte Public District willcan bebeasked to vo Athletic Issue Athletic Director Principal Superintendent Coach Board of Education save money protects the investment in our found at www.charlottenet.org/sinking_fund. This would be similar to requests approved by Building and Sinking Fund for construction andinvesting repair This existing facilities. This includes in of school html. You buildings. can also find several otherwould pieces of be simi Charlotte voters in theSite 80’s for maintenance of Transportation Transportation energy efficient HVAC equipment, lighting and information regarding sinking funds in general Associate Superintendent facilities. Board of Education Superintendent requests approvedBus byDriver Charlotteother voters in the 80’sforfor maintenance of facilities. Operations Supervisor Issue energy conservative projects. and our proposal specifically. The budget estimates below include parking lots, sidewalks, This is similar to what businesses refer to as a Boardtoof Director of Business Finance Management – In addition energy HVAC, plumbing, roofs, etc. Business Issue Superintendent building reserve fund. If approved, it would This is similar to what businesses refer to as a building Educationreserve fund. If approved, it would allow C Services allow Charlotte Public Schools to create a fund to savings, we all know that keeping up with a program isfor less expensive Parkview Public Schools to create a sites, fund regular to Board bereplacement used strictly renovations toElementary facilities, sites, parking lots, a be used strictly for renovations to facilities, of Policy Superintendent thanEducation replacing equipment when it fails $790,231 parking lots,Issue and school buildings. buildings. completely. Being good stewards of our resources provides more accountability to our Washington Ballot Background Director of Employment Board ofElementary Human Resources Superintendent taxpayers. $768,772 Under state law, a public school district is Business Services Clerk Issue Education permitted, through a vote of its public, to levy Ballot Background Educational Benefits – Better lighting, climate Galewood Elementary millage to support a Building and Site Sinking Under state a public schoolcontrolled district is permitted, through a vote of its public, to levy millage t classrooms, roofs that do not leak $391,760 Fund. A Sinking Fundlaw, is created by a local tax and other facility upgrades all provide for a millage and is levied all property located in Building andonSite Sinking Fund. A Sinking Fund is created by aWeymouth local tax millage and is levied on all better learning environment for students and Child Development Center a local district. All funds received through a our community. Furthermore, a Sinking Fund $666,798 Sinking Fund in millage are restricted and can All only funds located a local district. received through a Sinking Fund millage are restricted and can will allow us to protect the general fund be spent for specific purposes, as set forth by spent purposes, forth the students’ state. Funds cannot be usedCenter for salaries and bene Middle School/Aquatic budget, which by also covers the state. for Fundsspecific cannot be used for salaries andas set $4,622,916 instructional needs – keeping more money in benefits. the classroom. If Charlotte voters approve theHigh proposed annual levy Complex of 1.00 mills f School/Performing Arts/Athletic $9,058,494 What You Will See in the Voting Booth period, about $535,000 would be set aside each year to keep schoo
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in Charlotte Public Schools, Eaton County, Michigan, be increased by and the board of Future Facility Needs If Charlotte voters approve the proposed annual education be authorized to levy not to exceed 1 mill ($1.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) levy of 1.00 mill for a 10-year period, about During the 2014-2015 school year, Charlotte Public Schools commissioned a complete facility stud for a period of 10 years, 2016 to 2024, inclusive, $535,000 would be set aside each year to keep to create a sinking This fund forstudy the repairoutlines or school good repair. The average Construction. termfacilities planinthrough Granger the District’s facility needs over the construction of school buildings and all other taxable value of a home in the Charlotte Public Infantsby–law;Toddlers –Preschool – School ORIOLES Age yearsDistrict andis $49,000. will beThisused asandaSite guide to ensure Charlotte purposes authorized that the estimate of Public School’s assets are maintained a School Building the revenue the school district will collect if Sinking Fund millage would tax the average 6 Weeks through 12 Years Old community’s investment is protected. the millage is approved and levied in 2016 is homeowner approximately $4 per month ($49 approximately $535,000? per year). Before and After School – Half Days – Fog Delays
Weymouth Child Safety – A number of projects identified have an impact on the safety of our students Development What No Your School Vote MeansDays – Vacation Breaks – Summer Day Camp Future Facility Needs A “Yes” vote means youparking approve thelots, ballot and improved lighting. During the 2014-2015 school year, Charlotte and community, including sidewalks, Center www.charlottenet.org 517-541-5181 question that would allow the Charlotte Public Public Schools commissioned a complete facility School district to levy 1.00 mill for a dedicated study and long term planM-F through Granger Contact: Jen generate Radee
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SCHEDULES: Visit our website at www.charlottenet.org and select “Athletics” under “Departments” for all schedules or visit us on highschoolsports.net. IMPORTANT DATES: • All fall sports begin on August 12, 2015, except for football which begins August 10, 2015. ADMISSION PRICES & PASSES: • Varsity Football $5.00 ALL
On behalf of the Charlotte Public Schools Athletic Department, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome everyone back to the start of the 2015-16 school year and another exciting season of Oriole athletics. As another season is upon us, several new faces have been added to our Oriole athletic family. Please take the opportunity to introduce yourself and get to know the coaches. For further information go to http://www.charlottenet.org/athletics.html. Help us spread Oriole Pride by attending our many athletic events throughout the year! Go Orioles! -Dan Stafford – CPS Athletic Director Listed below is information that will be helpful if you are interested in attending or participating in Oriole athletics.
• 9th/JV Football
$3.00 K-6th grade $5.00 7th grade & up
• Volleyball
$3.00 K-6th grade $5.00 7th grade & up
• Soccer
$3.00 K-6th grade $5.00 7th grade & up
• Boys/Girls Basketball
$5.00 ALL
• Wrestling
$3.00 K-6th grade $5.00 7th grade & up
• Boys/Girls Track
$3.00 K-6th grade $5.00 7th grade & up
• Senior citizen passes can be picked up at the Central Administrative Offices. Should you have any questions regarding our Charlotte Public Schools’ athletic program, please contact Dan Stafford, Athletic Director, at 517541-5160. The athletic office hours are 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. beginning August 17, 2015. Please continue to utilize the charlottenet.org home page to find valuable information for individual schools as well as athletics. GO ORIOLES!!!
• Season passes can be picked up in the Athletic Office at August 17th. • Family $150.00 (2 adults/2 students; each addt’l student $25) • Adult
$50.00
• Student
$35.00
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FREE AND REDUCED PRICE LUNCH PROGRAM The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in the Charlotte School District, which provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free meals to students. All meals served must meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture meal requirements. Free or reduced price meals are available for qualifying students at all grade levels. Breakfast is offered for each school student for $1.50. Students approved for reduced price meals pay $.30 for breakfast while those approved for free meals pay nothing. Lunches are $2.35 for Elementary students, $2.70 for Middle School / Upper Elementary students and $2.75 - $3.25 for High School students. Students approved for reduced price pay $.40 per lunch while those approved for free meals pay nothing. Milk is available at $.60 each. Applications for free or reduce price meals will be mailed to households late August. If children in your household are receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly the Food Stamp Program), or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) you may be notified that an application is not needed to receive free benefits. If you are not notified, please complete an application. If you do not receive an application or letter by mail, applications will be available in late August at each school office, at the Board of Education Administrative Office, 378 State Street, Charlotte, Michigan, or by calling the Food Service Office, (517) 541-5140. Under the provisions of the policy, CPS Food Service Office, 378 State Street, Charlotte, MI 48813, will review and determine eligibility. A letter of approval or denial will be mailed to your household. You may re-submit an application at any time during the school year. If your income increases, your household size
decreases, or you no longer receive Food Stamps, you must notify our office. If you become unemployed you may be eligible for free or reduced price meals. The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility, verifying data, or qualifying children for other federal and state programs, as authorized by the United State Department of Agriculture. Applications may be verified at any time during the school year. Households that do not agree with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss it with the school. Households also have the right to a fair hearing. This can be arranged by calling or writing the following official: Michelle Sine, Director of Business Services, Human Resources, and Operations, Charlotte Public Schools, 378 State Street, Charlotte, MI 48813, (517) 541-5100. The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) HOW TO APPLY New applications are required each school year. A cover letter with directions will be mailed with the application late August. PLEASE
COMPLETE ONLY ONE (1) APPLICATION PER HOUSEHOLD AND RETURN TO ANY OFFICE IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. If you have any questions or do not receive an application in the mail, please call the Food Service Office, (517) 541-5140. FOSTER CHILDREN Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court, are eligible for free meals. Any foster child in the household is eligible for free meals regardless of income. Please complete an application and follow all steps needed. NON-FOOD STAMP HOUSEHOLDS Households should answer all questions on the form. If all questions are not complete, your application will not be processed and returned for completion. A signature, date, and a social security number are required. FOOD STAMPS / TANF / SNAP Children in households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly the Food Stamp Program), or getting TANF benefits can get free meals. Please list your children’s name and their 9 digit, SNAP or TANF case number. A signature and date are required to process the application.
STUDENT MEAL PRICE LIST 2015-2016 Breakfast .................................$1.50 Elementary Lunch ...................$2.30 Middle School Lunch ..............$2.65 High School Lunch ..... $2.70 - $3.20 Milk ..........................................$ .55
INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES JULY 1, 2015 TO JUNE 30, 2016 Free House-hold Size
Yearly
Monthly
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 For ea. add’l member add:
15301 20709 26117 31525 36933 42341 47749 53157
1276 1726 2177 2628 3078 3529 3980 4430
Twice per month 638 863 1089 1314 1539 1765 1990 2215
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451
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Every 2 weeks
Weekly
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295 399 503 607 711 815 919 1023
21775 29471 37167 44863 52559 60255 67951 75647
1815 2456 3098 3739 4380 5022 5663 6304
908 1228 1549 1870 2190 2511 2832 3152
838 1134 1430 1726 2022 2318 2614 2910
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If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_ filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at
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DiStRiCt APPEALS PROCESS It is the goal of the staff and administration of Charlotte Public Schools to answer questions or deal with student/parent concerns as quickly and efficiently as possible. If a problem or a concern arises, please contact the employee who is most directly involved with the issue. If you are not satisfied with the information received, please follow the “chain of concern” as listed below.
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RIDE with PRIDE
By: Kathy Fuller, Transportation Supervisor
The Charlotte Public Schools’ Transportation Department would like to welcome all of our families back to school. We look forward to providing all of our students with the best of care during their time with us each day. You will find several improvements to our service this upcoming school year including: updated student handbook, positive behavior reward system, improved communication with parents, and an improved web site with updated information. Our new motto is: RIDE with PRIDE ~ Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence. It
Board of Education Executive Director of Business, Operations & HR
applies to not only our student riders but our parents and staff. You will find this motto posted throughout our buses, communications, and office. It is our commitment to our student riders and our expectation of them as well. We would like to encourage all families that have had an address change over the summer to contact us as quickly as possible by calling 543-3400. The deadline for any changes to be effective the first day of school is Wednesday, August 19. As a reminder to all families, the walk parameters for Charlotte Public Schools within the Charlotte city limits are as follows: -High School students will walk up to 1.5 miles. -Middle School students will walk up to a radius of 0.8 of a mile from the Middle School. -Elementary students within 0.5 of a mile of their school will be required to walk to school. Those beyond 0.5 of a mile will be directed to the appropriate pre-determined bus stop and then transported to their respective building.
School Delays and Cancellations School delays or cancellations will be announced by the following: FM radio stations: WITL 100.7, WJIM 97.5, WMMQ 94.9, WJXQ-106, WVIC 94.1, MIKE-FM Z101.7; AM radio stations: 1240 WILS, WXLA, WBCK 930. They will also be broadcast on the following TV stations: WLNS TV-6, WILX TV-10, WSYM TV-FOX 47 and WOOD TV-8. You may also call the Charlotte Public Schools 24-hour Activity Line at 541-5746. All families will also receive a Honeywell Alert notifying them of any delay or cancellation. Please do not call the transportation office as they will be busy adjusting their operations on these days.
CHARLOTTE K-3 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS WELCOME TO AN EXCITING YEAR AT CHARLOTTE K-3 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS!
Welcome back Charlotte elementary students and families!! We are excited to start this new year of learning and growing!
educational tool. Both elementary schools provide diverse learning programs in safe and secure renovated buildings which benefit all students, including those with a range of learning difficulties to those needing challenging learning extensions. All of our students have the opportunity to learn with supportive and highly qualified teachers. In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of extracurricular programs or clubs that extend beyond the normal school day. We encourage all families to come to your school’s Open House to meet your child’s teacher and learn more of what is to come!
CHARLOTTE K-3 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
IMPORTANT DATES FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS! Monday, August 24, 2015 – Offices Re-open Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 6:30-7:30 pm – Open House Come meet your child’s teacher and pick up Student Information Packets Tuesday, September 8, 2015 – First Day of School Contact Information: Parkview Elementary ...........541-5780 Principal………………Kim Caudell
Charlotte Public Schools is proud to be able to offer our students and community two dynamic elementary schools. Charlotte Public Schools not only offers a full day program for all kindergarten students but also provides all students with the opportunity to enhance their education with physical education, music, extra science and technology. All of our classrooms will also have expanded use of iPads or Chromebooks during the upcoming school year as another
Washington Elementary......541-5170 Principal………………Mark Short
CHARLOTTE UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL continue this year through the use of iPads or Chromebooks. It’s going to be a great year to be a student at the CUE.
CHARLOTTE K-3 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
We have many new faces at the CUE this year that can’t wait to meet you, so come visit us at the Open House on September 2!
Office will openMonday, August 24th
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Classroom Placement Packets SentThursday, August 28th Charlotte Upper Elementary School, (CUE) is set to welcome our fourth, fifth, and sixth graders back for another great school year. Our staff has been working all summer to develop new ideas and strategies to meet the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of nine to twelve year olds. During the last school year we started the Robotics Club which was a great hit with students and the participants met the challenge with great success. We look forward to providing our students with unique enrichment opportunities, like this, during the next year. The Kindness and Compassion Club will continue to find ways to help all students feel safe and welcome at the CUE by continuing curriculum in the classrooms and planning special activities. The use of technology in the classroom will
Open House-Wednesday, September 2nd, 5:00-6:30 Pictures-Friday September 18th Contact Information: Principal……………Blair Klco Dean of Students....Fred Koning Phone………………(517) 541-5770 Fax………………….(517) 541-5775
etter lighting, climate controlled classrooms, roofs er facility upgrades all provide for a better learning CHARLOTTE MIDDLE SCHOOL and our community. Furthermore, a Sinking Fund e general fund budget, which also covers students’ Open House Middle School Athletics Charlotte Middle REMINDER: All students who wish to participate ping more money in the classroom. School’s Open House in any sport must have a sports physical card
Booth ROPOSAL, BUILDING AND SITE KING FUND TAX LEVY
will be on Wednesday, September 2nd from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. We encourage all students to bring their families, follow their schedules and tour the school and meet their teachers.
completed and turned in to the Middle School office before they can participate in any way, including practice and/or tryouts.
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the first day of to levy not to , be increased by and the board of education be authorized school! Breakfast is available the 000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 10 years, 2016 toin2024, inclusive, to cafeteria starting at 7:20 am. Students should Charlotte report to their period class when the bellauthorized by air or construction school and allfirstother purposes Welcome to Charlotteof Middle School! buildings rings. and school We hope that you have been enjoying the the school district millage is approved and levied in 2016 is summer. As we preparewill for thecollect opening ofif theSchedule Changes
school, we want you to know how much we are looking forward to working with you and your child this year. Over the summer is a great time for you to reflect on your child as a learner and to take stock of his or her unique strengths and qualities. Just before school begins, we will to support a a letter welcoming your child and be sending outlining some routines, as well as a list of school l property supplies.
Please note that there will be no schedule changes the first week of school, unless your student does not have a complete schedule. If your student does not have 6 class periods per day, please contact the main office. For schedule changes after the first week of school, there will be a request form available in the main office.
the ballot question that would allow the Charlotte Public School district to Site Sinking Fund to generate about $535,000 each year for a 10nilding only Aand be new start brings with it the excitement of new possibilities and the enthusiasm to reach our of school buildings. efits. potential as students, staff, and a school district. We will welcome some new faces to our district as well as say good-bye to some of our friends 10-year as they move on to new challenges. We look forward to seeing you and your child soon.
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PublicClass School information will be mailed to all registered students along with a newsletter the week uld taxofthe August 24. Schedules can also be viewed in Family Access. Any student who does not receive a schedule and newsletter in the mail may contact the main office beginning Tuesday, September 1st.
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CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL 5:45-7:30 High School Classrooms Students will pick up their schedules in the lobby, and then have the opportunity to tour the school, find their classes and lockers, and meet their teachers. Oriole Pride Parent Night Oriole Pride Parent Night will take place on Tuesday, September 1st. Based on input from the Parent School Improvement Team, Oriole Pride Parent Night will be structured as follows: Welcome to Charlotte High School! We are looking forward to another great year, and we are excited to hit the ground running this fall. This year will certainly bring new opportunities for growth as we work together to continually improve teaching and learning at CHS, and we are thrilled by the opportunity to build on our tradition of Oriole Pride. As you start thinking about the start of school, please keep the following information in mind: First Day Information All students should report to the class indicated on their schedules by 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Lunch is at 11:22 this year. Schedules Schedules are available on Skyward for students and parents to view beginning August 24th. We will not be printing paper schedules again this year, so students need to contact the main office if they do not know their Skyward log ins. Please note that schedules are subject to change as we balance classes and work to match students’ needs with our course offerings, so students also need to be sure to check Skyward before the first day of school to ensure that they have the correct classes and can access their schedules. Specific questions should be directed to the guidance counselors. Schedule changes can be requested before school starts, starting August 26th, with a schedule change request form (available from the counselors). Please visit our website to view our student handbook for our schedule change policy, or call the main office for assistance. New Student and 9th Grade Information There will be an orientation for all ninth grade and new students on Tuesday, September 1st at 5:00 in the Charlotte Performing Arts Center (CPAC). Students will also have the opportunity to tour the building and find their classes. This special session, just for freshmen or new students and their parents, is designed to help make the transition to the high school a successful one. Please make plans to attend; the schedule will be as follows: 5:00 – 5:45 CPAC Presentation on important information for freshmen/new students and their parents, including expectations, opportunities and programs available at the high school, important reminders, and key people
6:30-7:30 CPAC Presentation on important information about CHS for the 2015-2016 school year. Topics include the Charlotte Early Middle College, our overall college and career readiness programs and changes, and other new and important changes for the year. You may be surprised at what we have to offer, so please make plans to attend this important presentation, regardless of your student’s grade level and post high school plans. 5:30-7:30 High School Classrooms Classrooms are open for students and parents to meet the teachers and learn about their classes for 2015-2016. Vocational Program Information The first day of school for vocational program students is Tuesday, September 8th. The Lansing Community College bus will leave from main office entrance at 6:40 a.m. The afternoon LCC bus will leave from main office entrance at 11:15 a.m. High School Pictures All students in grades 9-12 need to have their pictures taken for their ID card on Friday, September 11th, 2015, even if the student is not purchasing a picture packet. Directory Information As a public school, we are obligated by No Child Left Behind to provide the branches of the military with directory information. If you do not want this information shared, please put the request in writing and submit it to the main office by the close of business on Friday, September 11th. Chromebooks Replace iPads As we looked to upgrade our technology in accordance with our tech plan, we examined feedback from staff, students, and parents, and decided that the best way to continue to move the high school forward would be to make the change to Chromebooks. The reasons are quite simple: *Chromebooks have an attached keyboard, allowing for word processing. *Chromebooks utilize Google systems, which our staff and students are heavily utilizing.
*The ability to conduct research, create and use digital assessments, and access web content is much easier through the Chromebook. *The tools used for learning on the iPads are still accessible on the Chromebooks. Students will have access to a Chromebook when needed in all classes, and devices will be available for students to check out to take home. However, unlike the iPads, students will not be assigned one device that they will carry to and from school. Instead, they will be assigned devices that will be kept in their classes. This eliminates the need for insurance and helps to address parent concerns about use outside of school for nonacademic purposes. In other words, every student will have access to the device when needed, but we will not be assigning and handing out Chromebooks like we did with the iPads. The move will be cost neutral, as it simply repurposes money that was set aside for technology upgrades. We are excited about the potential that this switch holds, and we feel that it will better meet the needs of all stakeholders. As part of the Michigan Merit Curriculum, high school students may qualify for a personal curriculum. Please visit the Michigan Department of Education website at http://www.michigan. gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-6530_30334_49879---,00. html for more information, or call Charlotte High School at 517-541-5600.
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The Charlotte Public Schools Board of Education complies with all state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the Michigan and U.S. Departments of Education. It is the policy of the Charlotte Public Schools Board of Education that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which Charlotte Public Schools is responsible or receives financial assistance from the Michigan or U.S. Department of Education.
Charlotte Public Schools is proud of the district logo, our students, our institution, the community and the school family that the logo represents. The district logo may not be used without express authority given by Charlotte Public Schools. Several local organizations have chosen to use the logo in advertising however the school district and employees do not necessarily sponsor or endorse the products, services, or viewpoints of the organizations or individuals who utilize the district logo. .
Maintaining Safe and Drug Free Schools In a continuing effort to provide a safe, healthy, and productive learning environment for students, Charlotte Public Schools will promote activities during the 2015-2016 school year to further minimize the availability of drugs in our schools. Accompanied by trainers and school officials, dogs which are specially trained in the detection of residue drugs and narcotics will periodically visit Charlotte Middle and High School hallways, locker rooms, and parking lots where the potential for the presence of drugs may exist. Students who possess illegal substances will be dealt with under the current substance abuse policy. The parents of these students will be contacted immediately, and the police will also be notified.
District Returned Check Procedures The district uses the following procedures when they receive notice of a returned check from their banking institution. In addition, a returned check fee of $25 will be assessed when notice is received and is the responsibility of the check issuer. Step 1: Immediate contact made in writing. Step 2: Check issuers are given five (5) days to repay the amount of the returned check and fee.
We are very proud of our students and may periodically issue information and publish photographs of school programs and student activities. Unless you advise the school district that you do not want photographs of your student included with published articles or information releases, school officials may publish such photographs with school related articles or new releases. If you object to the publication of these photographs, please contact Central Office at 541-5109 within two weeks from the publication of this notice.
Student Safety and Insurance As in prior years, the safety of students is a high priority at Charlotte Public Schools. We are sure you are also concerned about the safety and well-being of your children throughout their school experience. It is important that you understand that adequate health and accident insurance be in place in order to protect against any unforeseen health or accident claims which may arise. It is the responsibility of the parents to purchase and maintain such coverage for their children. The school district does not purchase insurance coverage for this purpose and does not reimburse or pay for medical bills of students who sustain injuries while participating in school activities.
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If, after reviewing your health insurance coverage, you find that you need supplemental insurance coverage for accidents or injuries, you should contact your local insurance agent.
Herbicide/Pesticide Application Pursuant to state law, Charlotte Public Schools is required to provide annual notice regarding use of herbicides and pesticides in our facilities and on school grounds. We are using this medium to meet that requirement.
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It is our practice to post signage at the time of application and postings remain for 48 hours thereafter. Application of these products is scheduled during weekends and when school is not in session whenever possible.
Ask about our Programs, Rentals, and Open Swim! Step 3: If repayment is not received by the Please help support Please help support the Charlotte Public the Charlotte Public Schools Education Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, required due date, the case will be Education Foundation, a 501(c)3 in assisting in Schools the development, implementation, enhancement or maintenance of educational programs and/or assets which significantly contribute to the education of students in the Charlotte forwarded to the Eaton County Economic Crimes organization, in assisting in the development, *Red Cross Lessons Public Schools. Unit for collection. implementation, enhancement or maintenance *Exercise Classes For more information or to show your support please call (517) 541-5100. of educational programs and/or assets which *Tiger Shark Swim Team Charlotte Public Schools reserves the right to significantly contribute to the education of *Lifeguard Training accept only cash or money order from those students in the Charlotte Public Schools. issuers that have more than one returned check www.swimcharlottenet.org 517-541-5740 For more information or to show your support please call (517) 541-5100.
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No persons shall on basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin or handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or employment by the Charlotte Public Schools.
Our Vision WE will develop, deliver, and be known for... • A culture of academic excellence, opportunities and success for all as a result of setting academic and post-secondary career goals. • Student, parent, and community ownership, engagement, and accountability for learning. • Zest, pride, passion and satisfaction in all that WE do.
CHARLOTTE DISTRICT UPDATE Published by Charlotte Public Schools 378 State St. Charlotte, MI 48813 (517) 541-5100
ChARLOttE PUBLiC SChOOLS CONtACt iNFORMAtiON Central Administrative Offices .................................. 541-5100 Curriculum and Instruction........................... 541-5107 Business Services............................................ 541-5110 Human Resources .......................................... 541-5103 Operations ..................................................... 541-5113 Registrar/Student Enrollment....................... 541-5742 Superintendent ............................................. 541-5101 Parkview Elementary ................................................. 541-5780 Washington Elementary ............................................ 541-5170 Galewood School ....................................................... 541-5572 Weymouth Child Development Center ..................... 541-5181 Charlotte Upper Elementary ..................................... 541-5770 Charlotte Middle School ............................................ 541-5700 Charlotte High School ................................................ 541-5600 Charlotte Early Middle College ................................. 541-5628 Aquatic Center ........................................................... 541-5740 Child Care Program ....................................................541-5180 Food Service Department ..........................................541-5140 Performing Arts Center..............................................541-5690 Transportation Department ......................................543-3400 Student Support Services Office .................................541-5572
