Principal's Message. Dear North Families,

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1 1 of 20 9/21/ :06 AM Principal's Message 08/18/2015 by Doug Ely Dear North Families, October will be a very busy and fun month here at North. Our North Halloween Fund Run Party fundraiser will kick off with an assembly on Thursday, October 8 th, and will culminate with the 2015 Halloween FUNd RUN Party event here at the North Walking Trail on Friday, October 30 th. The Dutch Bros. Party rigs will be here at school that day, and it will be a festive Fun Run and Halloween Costume Party event. Following the kick-off assembly on October 8 th, you will be able to go the North Middle School Web Page to find information about how you and family members can make pledges for the Halloween FUNd RUN Party by using credit cards online. Our students will be seeking flat donations (not by the lap). At North, our wonderful PTA group will only seek donations from our families and community members two times all school year. The second and final fundraiser will be the 2 nd Annual North Variety (talent) Show and Silent Auction to be held at the GPHS Performing Arts Center on Friday, April 15 th. Please mark these dates on your calendars. In the month of October, there will be some non-school days coming up that students will look forward to, but will also require some planning for parents. Friday, October 9 th is the annual Oregon Statewide Inservice Day (there will be no school for all Grants Pass School District #7 schools). On Friday, October 23rd, it will be a no school day for students (that will be a ½ day Staff Development/ ½ day Clerical Day for Staff). Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, November 4 th and Thursday, November 5 th, from 4:00-7:30pm. Due to the two evening conference format, Friday, November 6 th will be No School Day for Students and Teachers. The office will be open regular hours that day. More information will be sent to you through the use of a mass like this one as we get closer to the time for scheduling conferences. Sincerely, Doug Ely Events 09/22/15 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Back To School Night 09/25/15 Bus Evacuation Drill North Middle School Principal September 2015 Dates to Remember 08/21/2015 by Kathy Robinson SEPTEMBER 2015 September 1st~~~ Inservice/ Clerical Day

2 2 of 20 9/21/ :06 AM September 2nd~~~ Inservice/ Clerical Day--BBQ for 6th Grade and New Students September 3rd~~~Inservice/ Clerical Day September 4th~~~Inservice/Clerical Day September 7th~~~ Labor Day No Classes September 8th~~~ 1st day of school for 6th Graders September 9th~~~ 1st day of school for 7th & 8th Graders September 15th~~~ First Football game of the season 7th gr. Gold vs. North 4:30pm September 16th~~~ 1st Late Start of the Year! 7th gr. Silver Football vs. 8th gr. Gold South 4:30pm. Lincoln North 4:30pm. September 17th~~~~~Picture Day during your PE Class. If you don't have a PE class come to the Office. Cross Bear Creek Park hosted by MAC. September 21~~~ Gold Volleyball Fleming 4:30pm. Silver Volleyball White play North 4:30pm. 7th gr. Silver 4:30pm September 22nd~~~~Back to School Night 6-7:30pm September 23~~~ Gold Volleyball Eagle Point 4:30pm. Silver Volleyball Blue plays Lincoln North 4:30pm September 24th~~~ Cross Country Eagle Point 4:30pm September 28th~~~ Gold Volleyball plays Talent@North 4:30pm. Silver Volleyball Blue plays Hedrick 4:30pm. 7th gr. Silver plays North 4:30pm. September 29th~~~7th gr. Gold Football Hedrick 4:30pm. September 30th~~~ Gold Football plays Hedrick@North 4:30pm. Gold 4:30pm. Silver Volleyball plays Hedrick B@North 4:30pm. October 1~~~ Cross Ruch 4:30pm October 6th~~~ PTA Meeting 12 noon North Library October 10th~~~ FundRun Kick off Assembly Pm Assembly Schedule October 9th~~~ Inservice Day NO SCHOOL October 12th~~~ FundRun Turn in day $$ October 15th~~~ Site Council Meeting 7:45am George Washington Conference Room. Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill

3 3 of 20 9/21/ :06 AM Cavecub Football 09/04/2015 by See the North Middle School Website- Athletic page for all of the athletic information. Football, Volleyball and Cross Country schedules are all posted on-line! Cross Country 09/04/2015 by Welcome Back Students! Please check our North Middle School Website-Athletics page for all of the Cross Country Information and Schedule for this year. PTSA 09/04/2015 by Carrie Bernhart Welcome back North families! We are gearing up for another great year. The PTSA at North has the privilege of supporting many great reward programs, learning opportunities and family events at North Middle School. Some of those are the Welcome BBQ, Student Leadership, North Star and Rising Star Student monthly awards, student programs, activity and enrichment programs, the 8th grade dance and BBQ, and all of the End of the Year activities. You can see our complete budget on the PTSA section of the school s website. As we look ahead, please mark your calendars for the North Fund Run that will kick off on October 8th. Our Fund Run event this year will have a Halloween theme and will take place on Friday, October 30th. The only way to get to wear your costume at school is to participate in the Fund Run. This year in addition to Dutch Bros. Baristas coming to run with us, we ll have music, a photo booth, games, treats and raffle prizes. Don t miss it! It s going to be a fun party! The main fundraising efforts at North this year will consist of two major events: The Fund Run in October and the Variety Show and Silent Auction in April. The Fund Run is North s version of a Jog-a-thon, and the Variety Show showcases the talents of our North students and is held at the Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center. Along with those events, we also collect Box Tops. There are collection sheets in the office to make it easier, or you can turn them in loose in a Ziploc. Either way, there s candy in the office for anyone bringing in 10 or more Box Tops! Another great way to support North is to link your Fred Meyer Rewards Card with the North Middle School PTSA (#90695). Fred Meyer has pledged to match a portion of the rewards you earn and send them directly to North. You still get all of your rewards, fuel points, and coupons, but they send an additional amount to the school. Just visit to link up your card. Last year we partnered with and it worked out well for North. You just use this site to shop and the merchants return a percentage of your purchases directly to North. All they need is your first name and address. From there, you re able to shop online with more than 500 participating merchants - including Amazon, Macys, Best Buy, Hot Topic, Expedia, etc. - and North earns money. The percentages range from 1% to 7%, but it adds up, and every little bit helps. The PTSA meets on the first Tuesday of the month at noon. We are a student-included organization so our student body is welcome at our meetings and able to join our membership if they d like to have a vote at the

4 4 of 20 9/21/ :06 AM meetings. The membership fee for PTSA is $10. You can like" us on Facebook to keep up to date on what s going on with the PTSA at North! Also, we will be on the school s new website soon. On this site you will be able to see our meeting minutes and our budget. Here s to a GREAT year at North Middle School! Volleyball 09/04/2015 by Margo Findley Check out the North website for all of the volleyball information and schedules. Sometimes, it takes a village... 09/15/2015 by North Staffer Sometimes, it does take a village. Some of our students need school supplies that their families cannot afford at the time. If you have new or gently used binders, zipper pouches, backpacks, dividers, protractors, calculators, pens, pencils, paper, general school supplies, etc., please consider donating to our school. We will keep the supplies on hand for students as they need them. Thank you. For more information, contact the counseling office at the school.

5 5 of 20 9/21/ :06 AM Successful Middle Schoolers 09/15/2015 by North Staffer "What can I do to help my child be successful in middle school?" This is a question often asked by parents. Here are a few answers: - Make sure your student gets at least eight hours of sleep. (Some parents think that their child is sleeping, but actually the child is texting or watching TV in their room)! - Make sure your child gets a good breakfast either at home or at school. - Make sure homework gets done each night. If your child says (they) don't have any practice learning assignments, call or your student's teachers immediately! (This is especially common with boys in-particular)! - Help your child to strike a balance: Youth group is important. Sports are important. Maybe they have music or dance lessons. But when your student's grades are falling, or they seem to lack energy or get sick often, or your child's behavior at home is changing, it's possible that their schedule needs to be re-balanced. Feel free to check with the counseling department at North whether other students are balancing as many activities as your student is. -North Middle Staffer Yearbook App 09/15/2015 by Brandie Henderson New This Year! Jostens Yearbook App... See attached document for more info! Yearbooks are on sale now for $23.00 After Christmas break $26.00 After Spring Break $30.00 School Supply List by Kathy Robinson All Students: North Middle School Student Supply List One box of Kleenex Take to 1 st period class

6 6 of 20 9/21/ :06 AM 2. Binder reminder purchase from school for $ PE Clothes blue shorts and gray shirt. Purchased from school for $18.00/set. 4. Pencils & Eraser 5. Black or blue pens & 2 Red pens (no gel pens) ring binder for music with sheet protectors (Band, Strings & Choir) 7. Package of colored pencils 8. Hand-held pencil sharpener 9. 1 Pack Dividers with pockets(7 th & 8 th grade) large (3 ) durable binder, will be used for 7 th & 8 th classes 11. College rule notebook paper 8th Grade Supply List 1. 4 spiral notebooks 7. 2 Highlighters 2. 1 Ruler 8. 1 Scissor 3. 1 pkg. ¼ inch graph paper 9. 2 Dry Erase markers 4. 4 function calculator glue sticks 5. Pocket folder for Science 6. 2 Red Ink pens 7 th Grade Supply List 1. 2 glue sticks Protractor 2. Dividers (set of 5 with pockets) 3. 1 pkg. ¼ inch graph paper 4. Sturdy pencil pouch 5. 4 function calculator 6. 2 spiral notebooks page composition books 8. 2 pkg. 3x3 sticky notes 9. Thumb drive (optional) 10. Highlighters -2 colors 6 th Grade Supply List 1. 2 spiral notebook (1 Science & 1 Math) page composition books (social studies & language arts) 3. 3 subject spiral notebook with pocket dividers (PE & Health) 4. Sturdy pencil pouch 5. 2 glue sticks 6. Highlighters 2 colors 7. 1 Ruler & 1 Scissor 8. Basic calculator Binders (Science, Social Studies & Language Arts) Electronics at School by North Cell Phones, Tablets, Laptops, IPODS & Cameras Cell phones, IPODS and cameras or any other electronic devices are a re-occurring problem during school hours. There are new guidelines listed in the student handbook for electronic devices. Please refer to the handbook if you have any questions or concerns. Electronic devices may be used before school, after school or during your lunch outside of the buildings.

7 7 of 20 9/21/ :06 AM It is against District Policy to take pictures while on campus without prior authorization. We strongly advise students to leave all valuables at home. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items. REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS by Kathy Robinson Immunizations Required for School Year All incoming 6th and 7th graders are required to have the Hepatitis A vaccination. All incoming 7th graders should have the TDAP vaccination which should not be confused with the DTAP. Please check your students immunizations records to see if they are in need of these vaccines. These vaccines are a requirement of Oregon State Law. Josephine County Health Department and Siskiyou Community Health Centers walk-in clinic are two great places to get your immunizations taken care of. The annual exclusion day is in February 2016, so get your shots up to date! DTAP: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 TDAP: #1 POLIO: #1 #2 #3 #4 All students should have: Varicella: #1 #2 MMR: #1 #2 HEP B: #1 #2 #3 HEP A: #1 #2 All of these vaccines filled in to attend school. Parent Notices! by Kathy Robinson SCHOOL START & END TIMES! School starts at 8:30 am and releases at 3:10 pm Late start Wednesday's school starts at 9:30 am. Remember the first and last Wednesday's of the year are Regular Start. Late Start Wednesday starts on September 16, 2015!

8 8 of 20 9/21/ :06 AM PICTURE RETAKE DAY IS COMING! PHONE CALLS Telephone calls are not accepted for students from anyone other than parents or individuals listed on their emergency contact list. To ensure as few interruptions as possible, make afterschool arrangements before school hours. Plan Dr. appointments and Dental appointments in advanced so to limit classroom interruptions. Please do not call to talk to your student unless it is an emergency! Going home with Friends Due to safety reasons, we cannot take authorization by phone to give students transportation messages. To ride a bus other than their own or to go home with someone else, we must have a written note, or fax from a parent. Notes are to be turned into the office before school or during lunch time to get a bus pass. NO BUS PASSES WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT A NOTE! krobinson@grantspass.k12.or.us jhunt@grantspass.k12.or.us fax #: s or faxes received after 2:30 pm will not be guaranteed to reach your student. Please plan ahead! LOCKERS! DO NOT SHARE YOUR LOCKER COMBINATION WITH ANYONE! Our locker dimensions are 35 1/2" tall, 11" deep and 12" wide. LARGE FRAMED BACKPACKS AND WHEELED BACKPACKS DO NOT FIT in the lockers. If you plan to purchase shelves for your students locker, the metal shelves are too large. Most of the plastic shelves fit fine. Backpacks may not be carried from class to class. Backpacks must be stored in student's locker during the school day. Locker sharing is not allowed! Do not ask friends to put your things in their locker before school, during break or lunch, or after school. If you have locker problems find a custodian or campus monitor for help. HOMEWORK POLICY! Students who have been absent for any reason will be responsible for getting their own homework from their teachers. The Homework Days + 1 policy means that if they miss one day, they have one day to get their homework from their teachers and one day to get it done and handed in. If they miss two days, they have one day to gather their assignments from their teachers and 2 days to get the work done and handed in. Getting homework assignments is between the student and their teachers. Homework and teacher assignments are posted on the website: BUS SCHEDULES

9 9 of 20 9/21/ :06 AM Schedules and routes should be listed in the Grants Pass Daily Courier the week before school begins. If you have any questions please refer to the district website at: Bus schedules and routes are also listed there for your convenience. Please call with concerns or questions. District # MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL When your child must take medications/prescriptions or over the counter medications at school, please follow these steps. 1. The parent/guardian must bring the medicine in person to the office. It may not be sent in with the student. 2. The parent/guardian must pick up the container when the student has completed the course of medicine. 3. The medicine must be in the original container and the count must be know. 4. The parent/guardian must fill out the appropriate form with instructions/permission for the school to administer the medication. 5. The parent/guardian must inform the school in writing of any changes in medication instructions. Prescription bottle instructions must be followed. At no time may a student be in possession of either prescription or non-prescription medications while at school. All medications must be administered through the Office following the procedure explained above. The only exceptions to this policy are students who must have inhalers, insulin and epinephrine(bee sting) medications with them because of life threatening conditions. The office must be notified if your child is in this category. The District and State discourages parents from asking the school to dispense non-prescription medication. Office Personnel are required by Board Policy to follow these steps, and do not have the authority to handle student medication any other way. SPORTS by There are a variety of sports available for students to participate in at North Middle School.

10 10 of 20 9/21/ :06 AM Fall Sports: Football for 7th and 8th grade students. Volleyball for 7th and 8th grade students, and Cross Country is for all students 6th, 7th and 8th grade. CROSS COUNTRY practice starts the week of August 31st! Come into the office to register before practice starts. $75.00 fee, Sports physical on file and Emergency/Insurance consent forms need to be turned in before you play! These practices usually start the week before school starts. Winter Sports: Boys Basketball for 7th and 8th grade, Girl's Basketball for 7th and 8th grade, and Wrestling is for all grades 6th, 7th and 8th grade. Boy's Basketball starts around the middle of October and is over by Christmas break. Girl's Basketball and Wrestling practices start after we return from Christmas break. Spring Sports: Track is the only spring sport offered, but it is open to all grades 6th, 7th and 8th. Track practice usually starts right before Spring Break. All sports forms are in the front office. All students must have a sports physical on file. (these last for 2 years) A medical consent / Ins form filled out and on file. Also there is a $75 participation fee due for each sport with a cap of $150 per year per student. If you participate in 2 sports and pay the fees then your 3rd or 4th sport is free. CHECK OUR WEBSITE by Kathy Robinson North Middle School is updating our AWESOME website! All important information that you will need to know through out the year is available on the WEB. www. grantspass.k12.or.us (hover over the schools, when the list drops down choose North Middle School) August Newsletter will be the only newsletter this year to be mailed home. There will be a monthly newsletter available for viewing on the website. We will also have hard copy in the office if you don't have access to the internet. Mr. Ely will also all of the newsletters to each parent who provides an address on the back to school registration papers that will be sent home with students the first week of school. Bell Schedule by North Bell Schedule North Middle School

11 11 of 20 9/21/ :06 AM School starts at 8:30 am dismissed at 3:10 pm Students should not be on campus earlier than 8:05am on regular start days and 9:05am on late start Wednesdays. Remember the first and last Wednesday's of every year are Regular Start. All the rest of the Wednesday's are LATE START! School and busses are 1 hour later on Wednesday Late Start! Nurse's Notes by Martha Covrig NURSE S NOTES NURSE S NOTES NURSE S NOTES NURSE S NOTES NURSE S NOTES Students with asthma, allergies, heart problems, diabetes, seizures, and other conditions should have a health protocol on file to provide guidelines for their health and safety at school. If your child has one or more of the above conditions, but does not have a protocol, please ask office staff for the appropriate protocol form, complete it and return it to the school. If your child already has a protocol on file at school and there are no changes, you will just need to complete the returning student statement on the Emergency Contact and Health Information form (with your registration papers) to continue use of that protocol. If there are changes in your child s protocol on file at school, please obtain and complete a new protocol for the school. Thanks for your help with this, as we attempt to provide for the student s health and safety at school. Look for future NURSE S NOTES during the coming school year. Martha Covrig, RN, BSN, MPH, District Nurse CAMPUS CLOSET! by Mary Cardiff The closet is designed to furnish age-appropriate, proper fitting clothing to all District #7 students with a need. Schedule is as follows: Campus Closet will be open from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on the following Wednesdays: September 16 September 30 October 14 October 28 November 18 December 2 December 16 January 13

12 12 of 20 9/21/ :06 AM February 10 March 9 April 13 May 11 The Campus Closet is located at North Middle School, room B-8. Campus Closet administrator Mary Cardiff can be reached at Families can receive an admit slip from the office at their children's respective District #7 schools. We service children in grades K-12 and require a new admit slip each school year, August through May. All current D#7 students may be listed on one admit slip. Students may choose up to 10 items each time they visit, with limits on selected things such as pants and hoodies. As inventory allows, students will be offered two new pairs of socks and underwear. Campus Closet is a program of the Grants Pass Council PTA, 501c3 incorporated with the State of Oregon. All clothing has been graciously donated by the Grants Pass community. Grants Pass Council accepts cash/checks on behalf of Campus Closet. Checks should be written out to Grants Pass Council PTA, note Campus Closet. A tax deductible receipt will be mailed to name and address provided. Annual Parent Information by Kathy Robinson Annual Parent Notifications To be run in school newsletters in September and periodically throughout the school year as reminders, printed in parent handbooks, and posted on the district web page. DIRECTORY INFORMATION Grants Pass School District No. 7 holds all information about students as being confidential except for Directory Information. This includes student/parent s legal name, address, telephone listing, electronic address, date and place of birth, photograph, participation in officially recognized activities, weight and height of athletic team members, dates of attendance, dates entered and graduated from Grants Pass School District schools, degrees or awards received, and most recent previous school or program attended. Directory information considered by the district to be detrimental will not be released. Requests for directory information to be used for commercial solicitations will be considered detrimental and denied. Except for parent class list or school support group (PTA, Booster Club etc.) group contact list requests, group or comprehensive directory information requests for contact information for all students in the District, a school or a grade level will be limited to students mailing addresses only. At no point will a student s social security number or student identification number be considered directory information. Directory information will be released upon request to the news media and can be used for student directories, District web pages, sports programs, or activity programs unless otherwise requested by the parents. By law, the district must release secondary students names, addresses and telephone numbers to military recruiters and/or institutions of higher education, unless parents or eligible students request the district withhold this information. Objections to releasing part or all of the Grants Pass School District directory information must be in writing and directed to the principal of the student s school within 15 days of annual public notice.

13 13 of 20 9/21/ :06 AM STUDENT RECORDS The school records of your child are open to you. These records may be seen by making an appointment with your child s teacher or other staff members qualified to explain them. Records of student attendance, learning progress, and grades will be transferred to the new school if you should move. HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS Our elementary schools receive federal funds for Title I programs that are part of the No Child Left Behind Act of You have the right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of your child s classroom teacher. If you request this information, our school will provide you with the following as soon as possible: a. if the teacher has met our state licensing requirements for the grade level and subjects in which the teacher is providing instruction; b. if the teacher is teaching under an emergency status for which state licensing requirements have been waived; c. the type of college degree major of the teacher and the field of discipline for any grade degree or certificate; and d. if your child is receiving Title I services from paraprofessionals and if so, his/her qualifications. SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES Public law , also known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, requires school districts to use an ongoing system to locate, identify, and evaluate all children from birth to 21 years suspected of being eligible for special education services. Grants Pass School District No. 7 requests public assistance in identifying any developmentally disabled child who is not enrolled or currently receiving special education services. Further information is available through the Oregon Department of Education including and/or reviewing established Procedural Safeguards by at the following web address: /search/results/?id=261. If you know of a student needing services, please contact the District No. 7 Special Education Office at SECTION 504 NON-DISCRIMINATION In compliance with state and federal law, the Grants Pass School District will provide to each protected student with a disability without discrimination or cost to the student or family, those related aids, services or accommodations which are needed to provide equal opportunity to participate in and obtain the benefits of the school program and extracurricular activities to the maximum extent appropriate to the student s abilities. In order to qualify as a protected student with a disability, the child must be of school age with a physical or mental disability that substantially limits or prohibits participation in or access to an aspect of the school program. These services and protections for protected students who are disabled are distinct from those applicable to all eligible or exceptional students enrolled (or seeking enrollment) in special education programs. For further information on the evaluation procedures and provision of services to protected disabled students, contact Todd Bloomquist, Director of Special Services, at 725 NE Dean Drive, Grants Pass, OR or by telephone at (541) TAG PROGRAM Grants Pass School District No. 7 actively searches for those students who are intellectually gifted or

14 14 of 20 9/21/ :06 AM academically talented in reading and/or math. As stated by law (OR (1)) to qualify, students must have supporting behavioral, learning, and/or performance information. Additionally, they must score in the 97th percentile on nationally standardized tests of intellectual ability or academic achievement in reading or math. Nominations are accepted from parents, students, or teachers. For more information, please contact your building principal. EL CLASSES If you know of a student who speaks English as a second language, please contact the District No. 7 EL Department at , ext These students may be eligible for ESL services. Si usted conoce a un estudiante que hable ingles como Segundo idioma, favor de llamar al Departamento de Ingles Como Segundo Idioma a , ext 122. Es possible que el estudiante puede reciber servicios del Departamento de Ingles Como Segundo Lengua. MEDICATION AT SCHOOL All prescription medications need to be brought to the school office by a parent/guardian and a permission form will need to be completed. We will not be able to give any student medication without this signed form. All medications must be in the original prescription bottle. District No. 7 and the State of Oregon discourage parents from asking the schools to dispense non-prescription medication and appreciate your support for this position. If it is necessary to administer over the counter medication to students at school, the same requirements for prescription medication apply. SUPPORT FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN Grants Pass School District No. 7 seeks to identify students who are homeless. Homeless individuals are those who, due to a lack of permanent housing, live in inadequate or temporary settings, such as; Emergency or transitional shelters Motels, hotels, campgrounds Cars, parks or abandoned buildings Doubling up with relatives or friends. If you know of a student who is homeless and in need of services, please contact the District Family Advocate at or the District Homeless Liaison at VOLUNTEERS Citizens who voluntarily contribute their time and talents to the improvement and enrichment of the public schools instructional and other programs are valuable assets. The Board encourages constructive participation of groups and individuals in the school to perform appropriate tasks during and after school hours under the direction and supervision of professional personnel. If you are interested in being a volunteer, please see your front office staff for application and information. Volunteers returning to the service of our district are required to participate in annual training regarding

15 15 of 20 9/21/ :06 AM confidentiality, child abuse, and sexual misconduct reporting. Training information is located on the district website under parent/community resources. PARENT CURRICULUM COUNCIL The purpose of this Curriculum Council is to provide an opportunity for members of our school community to collaborate, where appropriate, in solving problems, defining goals and shaping the direction of the district. Parents have been selected to represent each school in the district and serve as voting members. The meeting is an open meeting and parents are invited to attend. Please call for more information. Meetings are on the first Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Boardroom at 725 NE Dean Drive. SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS Meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. and on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 12:00 p.m. in the Boardroom located at 725 NE Dean Drive. Please call for more information. PHYSCIAL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION An annual report of Physical Restraint and Seclusion incidents for the Grants Pass SD is available on our website, The report is found within the Special Services Department section. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON DISTRICT/SCHOOL PROCEDURES SEE YOUR SCHOOL S PARENT STUDENT HANDBOOK The district web page has the same information located at: Parent Resources Annual Notice Parent Information: Annual Parent Information Spanish by Kathy Robinson Avisos Anuales Para Los Padres de Familia Para ser publicado no solamente en el boletín de noticias escolares en septiembre sino también y periódicamente durante el año escolar como recordatorios, en el manual de los padres de familia, y en la página web de internet del distrito. INFORMACION DEL DIRECTORIO Toda la información que el Distrito Escolar de Grants Pass No. 7 mantiene acerca de los estudiantes se

16 16 of 20 9/21/ :06 AM considera confidencial excepto lo que aparece en la Información del Directorio. Esto incluye el nombre legal del padre/ madre/estudiante, domicilio, teléfono, dirección electrónica fecha y lugar de nacimiento, fotografía, nivel de participación en actividades reconocidas oficialmente, peso y estatura de los miembros del equipo, fechas de asistencia, fechas de ingreso y de graduación de las escuelas del Distrito Escolar de Grants Pass, diplomas o premios recibidos, y programa o escuela a la que asistió más recientemente. El distrito no divulgará ninguna información que en su opinión pueda causar daños. Las peticiones de información del directorio con el propósito de hacer solicitudes comerciales se consideran perjudiciales y serán negadas. Exceptuando la lista de la clase para los padres o para grupos de apoyo de la escuela (PTA Asociación de Padres y Maestros, Booster Club, etc.) las peticiones de listas de contacto de grupo, o peticiones de información de contacto para grupos, o información completa del directorio para todos los estudiantes del Distrito, de una escuela, o de nivel de grado se limitará a dar solamente la dirección o domicilio del estudiante. En ningún momento el número del seguro social o el número de identidad del estudiante se considerarán parte de la información del directorio. La información del directorio podrá ser suministrada a los medios de noticias, y puede usarse también para un directorio de estudiantes, las páginas de red de internet del distrito, programas deportivos, u otras actividades a menos que los padres de familia no estén de acuerdo, y pidan algo distinto. Para cumplir con la ley, el distrito se ve obligado a suministrar los nombres de los estudiantes de secundaria, su domicilio y su número telefónico a los oficiales de reclutamiento militar y (o) los representantes de educación universitaria, a menos que los padres de estos estudiantes se dirijan al distrito para impedir la diseminación de esta información. Los nombres de los estudiantes no aparecerán en la red del distrito sin el consentimiento de los padres. Cualquier objeción a la divulgación de la información del directorio debe hacerse por escrito y debe ser dirigida al director de la escuela de su estudiante bajo un plazo de 15 días después del aviso anual público. ARCHIVOS O REGISTROS DE LOS ESTUDIANTES Los archivos o registros de su hijo(a) estarán abiertos para usted. Usted puede revisar estos archivos si hace una cita con el (la) maestro(a) de su estudiante o con alguna otra persona de la escuela capacitada para explicarlos. Los archivos estudiantiles de asistencia, progreso de aprendizaje, y calificaciones obtenidas se mandarán a la nueva escuela si usted se mude a otra parte. MAESTROS ALTAMENTE CALIFICADOS Nuestras escuelas elementales reciben fondos federales para los programas de Título I que son parte de la Ley de 2001 Ningún Niño se Queda Atrás. Usted tiene derecho de pedirnos información acerca de la calidad profesional del maestro(a) de su hijo(a). Si usted nos lo pide, nosotros le informaremos de lo siguiente lo más pronto posible: a. si el maestro(a) ha cumplido con los requisitos estatales que lo(a) capacitan para enseñar la materia y el grado en que el maestro está enseñando. b. si el maestro(a) está enseñando bajo una condición de emergencia en la cual no se tienen en cuenta los requisitos para una licencia. c. qué clase de grado obtuvo el maestro en el colegio o universidad, y en qué campo de aprendizaje obtuvo grado o certificado; y d. si su hijo(a) está recibiendo servicios de Título I prestados por personas que no son profesionales, y si es así, cómo es que están calificadas para esto.

17 17 of 20 9/21/ :06 AM SERVICIOS DE EDUCACION ESPECIAL La ley pública , conocida como el Acta de Educación de Individuos con Discapacidades, requiere que los distritos escolares usen un sistema permanente para localizar, identificar y evaluar a todos los niños desde su nacimiento hasta los 21 años para descubrir a aquellos que sean elegibles para recibir servicios de educación especial. El Distrito Escolar de Grants Pass No. 7 pide la ayuda del público en la identificación cualquier niño con retrasos o discapacidades de desarrollo que no esté matriculado en la escuela o que no esté recibiendo servicios de educación especial. Usted puede encontrar más información para ponerse al tanto y/o para revisar los Salvaguardas Procesales establecidos por el Departamento de Educación del Estado de Oregon visitando la siguiente página de web de internet: Si usted sabe de algún estudiante que necesite servicios, haga el favor de ponerse en contacto con la Oficina de Educación Especial del Distrito No. 7 llamando al ARTÍCULO PROTECCION CONTRA LA DISCRIMINACIÓN En cumplimiento con las leyes estatales y federales, el distrito escolar (nombre de la LEA) proveerá a cada estudiante con una discapacidad protegida, sin discriminación ni costo para el estudiante o la familia, cualquier ayuda relacionada con los servicios o acomodaciones necesarias para darle una oportunidad igual de participar y obtener los beneficios del programa escolar y de las actividades extra curriculares en la medida máxima apropiada para las habilidades del estudiante. Para calificar con discapacidad protegida, el niño debe tener edad escolar y una discapacidad física o mental que prohíba o limite sustancialmente su participación o acceso a un aspecto del programa escolar. Estos servicios y protecciones para los "estudiantes que tienen discapacidades" son distintos de los que se aplican a todos los estudiantes que son elegibles

18 18 of 20 9/21/ :06 AM o excepcionales inscritos (o buscando inscripción) en programas de educación especial. Para más información sobre los procedimientos de evaluación y prestación de servicios a los estudiantes con una discapacidad protegida, póngase en contacto con: Todd Bloomquist, Director de Servicios Especiales, a 725 NE Dean Drive, Grants Pass, OR 97526, o por teléfono, a (541) PROGRAMA DE EDUCACION DE ESTUDIANTES CON APTITUDES Y TALENTOS AVANZADOS (TAG) El Distrito Escolar de Grants Pass No. 7 se compromete a buscar activamente a aquellos estudiantes que tienen aptitudes intelectuales y talentos académicos en la lectura y en las matemáticas. De acuerdo con la ley (OR (1)), los estudiantes pueden calificar si hay datos de información acerca de su conducta, su aprendizaje y/o su rendimiento. Además, deben obtener una calificación en el percentil 97 en pruebas de habilidad intelectual normalizadas nacionalmente o logros académicos en lectura y matemáticas. Se aceptan nominaciones por parte de los padres, estudiantes, o maestros. Para más información, haga el favor de ponerse en contacto con el director de la escuela. DESARROLLO DEL IDIOMA INGLES (ELD) Si usted sabe de algún estudiante cuyo otro idioma es el inglés haga el favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento del Desarrollo del Idioma Ingles al teléfono , extensión 122. Es posible que estos estudiantes califiquen para servicios de desarrollo de inglés (ELD). MEDICINAS EN LA ESCUELA Todas las medicinas con receta médica para tomar en la escuela deben traerse a la oficina de la escuela por el padre/guardián, a quién se le pedirá que llene una solicitud de permiso para esto. No podemos administrar ninguna medicina a ningún estudiante a menos que esta el padre llene y firme esta solicitud. Todas las medicinas deben estar en el envase original suministrado de acuerdo con la receta. El Distrito No. 7 y el Estado de Oregon les piden a los padres que se abstengan de pedir que la escuela administre medicinas que no necesitan receta médica y nosotros le agradecemos su apoyo. Si es necesario que la escuela administre una medicina que no necesita receta, se aplicarán los mismos requisitos para la administración de medicinas con receta.

19 19 of 20 9/21/ :06 AM APOYO PARA LOS ESTUDIANTES QUE NO TIENEN HOGAR El Distrito Escolar de Grants Pass No. 7 busca la manera de identificar a aquellos estudiantes que no tienen hogar. Las personas sin hogar son aquellas que por no tener vivienda permanente, viven en lugares inadecuados o lugares disponibles temporalmente, por ejemplo: Refugios de emergencia o transitorios Moteles, hoteles, o en campamentos al aire libre Automóviles, parques, o edificios vacíos Acomodados con parientes o amigos. Si usted conoce a algún estudiante que no tiene hogar, haga el favor de ponerse en contacto con El Defensor Distrital de la Familia al teléfono o la Oficina de Enlace para Estudiantes sin Hogar del Distrito al VOLUNTARIOS Las personas que nos dan su tiempo y talento voluntariamente y en forma gratuita para mejorar y enriquecer la instrucción y otros programas de las escuelas públicas nos prestan un servicio invaluable. La Junta busca individuos y grupos que puedan involucrarse con una participación positiva en la escuela para desempeñar ciertas responsabilidades durante y después de las horas escolares bajo la dirección y la supervisión de personal profesional. Si usted está interesado en ser voluntario, por favor hable con la oficina de su escuela para pedir información y una solicitud. Los voluntarios que regresan al servicio de nuestro distrito deben participar en un entrenamiento sobre la confidencialidad, abuso infantil y la denuncia de mala conducta sexual. La información sobre el entrenamiento se encuentra en la página web del distrito en la sección parent/community resources (recursos padres/comunidad) CONCILIO DE PADRES DE FAMILIA PARA EL CURRICULO El propósito de este Concilio del Currículo es el de darle a los miembros de nuestra comunidad escolar, siempre y cuando sea apropiado, la oportunidad para que todos colaboren para resolver problemas, definir las metas, y formular la dirección que ha de tomar el distrito. Se han seleccionado padres de familia que representan a cada una de las escuelas del distrito y que servirán como miembros con derecho a voto. Las reuniones están abiertas al público y queremos invitar a los padres de familia para que asistan a las mismas. Haga el favor de llamar al para obtener más información. Las reuniones tienen lugar del primer jueves de cada mes a las 9:00 a.m. en el Salón de Juntas de la Mesa Directiva que queda en el 507 NE Dean Drive. JUNTAS DE LA MESA DIRECTIVA DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR

20 20 of 20 9/21/ :06 AM Las juntas de la mesa directiva tienen lugar el segundo martes de cada mes a las 4:00 p.m. y el cuarto martes de cada mes a las 12:00 p.m. en el Salón de Juntas de la Mesa Directiva, que queda en el 507 NE Dean Drive. Haga el favor de llamar al para más información. RESTRICCION FISICA Y AISLAMIENTO Usted puede ver un informe anual detallando los incidentes de Restricción Física y Aislamiento del Distrito Escolar de Grants Pass en nuestra página web, Este informe se encuentra en la sección del Departamento de Servicios Especiales (Special Services Department). PARA MAS INFORMACION SOBRE LOS PROCEDIMIENTOS DEL DISTRITO/ESCUELA VEA EL MANUAL PARA LOS PADRES DE LOS ESTUDIANTES DE SU ESCUELA La página web de internet de la escuela tiene la misma información localizada en : Parent Resources Annual Notice Parent Information: