Hopefully local families know that they should check their school's websites for information on registering their students. We just happened to stop by our school's website and found out that families will be required to visit the schools to register their student. The info below is from the District 150 website:
School Registration for the Upcoming 2009-10 School Year
District 150 is moving to Student Registration at each school. Family members must complete necessary forms at the school building to enroll for the coming school year. Following are the dates for registration and enrollment. There will be extra staff at each location to aid in this process. Interpreters will also be provided as needed.
There are two reasons for this change. First, schools need to gather essential information to better serve each students. Second, it will provide an opportunity to share important information with families about the schools, events, and programs.
All Primary Schools will hold registration on August 20, 2009 from 2:00pm - 7:00pm in each building
All Middle Schools will hold registration on August 18 and 19 from 7:30am - 3:30pm AND August 20 from noon to 7:00pm in each building
HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ACCOMPANY THEIR STUDENT(S) TO REGISTRATION/FEE DAYS
Manual High School
Grades 10 - 12 register August 18 5:00pm - 8:00pm AND August 19 from 9:00 - 1:00pm
9th grade egister August 19 5:30 - 8:00pm
7th and 8th grades register August 19 from 1:00 - 3:00 and from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Richwoods High School
Fresh Start (ONLY for Freshmen and NEW students) August 20 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Freshmen Fee Day August 20 8:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sophomore Fee Day August 21 8:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm and 3:00pm
Senior Fee Day August 24 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Juniors and Remaining Students who did not register during other times August 25 8:00am - 11:00am
Peoria Central High School
Freshmen Orientation August 20 from 8:45am to 1:30pm (lunch will be included)
Registration/Fee Day August 25 from 8:00 - 11:15am
Woodruff High School
Students new to the district August 17 - 21 7:30am - 2:30pm
Freshmen Registration and Orientation August 20 from 10:00am - 1:00 and 4:00 - 7:00
Grades 10 - 12 Fee Day August 25 from 8:00am - 10:00
Peoria Alternative High School
Student Orientation on August 26, 27, and 28 at First United Methodist Church
BTW, I hope that the District 150 will consider year around schools, it could make a dramatic change in the community - for the better.
6 comments:
I like the idea of "in person" school registration. More parents need to get connected to their children's schools. I am still reluctant to support entirely the idea of year-round school.
My children love the Summer break. They use that time to participate in more rigorous sports training and competitions, go to camps that offer subject matter of interest to them, and read more. The Summer break allows them to refresh themselves and be ready for the challenges the new school year holds.
Would you be willing to entertain the idea that not all District 150 schools need to be year-round?
Frustrated: I was mainly thinking along the lines of how good it would be to have troublemakers off the street doing something constructive.
You raise a really good point about the beauty of Summer vacation. We spend ours a lot like you guys spend yours, but for the child who has no mental stimulation (which is probably the majority) over the summer, year round school is a great idea.
My family definitely takes full advantage of spending more quality time in the Summer and we would miss out on the extra classes and trips.
You are correct - not all schools need to be year round. The ideal would be if parents/students who needed it had the option to choose a year round school.
I think I heard that Harrison would be going to a year round schedule - it could certainly be a good thing for them.
Agreed--with both of you. I used to think that year-round school was the best way to go. However, now that I'm involved with younger children, I see how great it is for parents (especially those who are teachers) and their kids to have summers together--to have experiences that are also learning experiences. However, there was an article in the PJS this week about the importance of year-round school for those whose home environment doesn't promote learning. I don't know how to resolve that problem because those kids and their parents might not be so apt to want year-round school either. For several years, I have been especially disturbed because high school students who fail classes during the year are not forced to make up the classes in the summer. Rather than to view summer school has a "punishment" or "inconvenience," I think summer school is actually important for students who are behind--so that they don't lose whatever gains they make during the school year--the circle just continues; they keep failing because they do fall behind. That is undoubtedly true and the primary and middle school levels, too.
I agree that year-round schooling, perhaps some of which could include some summer fun activities, is the right program for many children in Peoria.
District 150 needs to be careful not to craft a "one size fits all" education system. They have a diverse population and, as such, they need to develop different education options for parents to select from. Not all parents and students who attend District 150 want or need the year-round school option. The District should save money where they can.
Additionally, the District needs to think how a longer school day or school-year will impact their workforce. Not to buy into sterotypes but . . . many females select teaching as a career because the hours are not as long as in the corporate world and it allows them to balance career and family demands. And there is NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT!! I would hate to see good teachers leave the District because the extended day/year plan does not work with their life plan.
Hey Ladies - did you see they hired a new HR Director for the District. The article did not speak to the extent of the person's HR or Labor experience. Guess we will have to see.
Ok, one more thing. I agree, Sharon, I think once you hit high school and you are not making the grade and progessing, you should be required to attend summer school. I was thinking, though, that the District cut the summer school program because of finances??
Since ICC operates year-round, perhaps, it would be a better fit to have summer classes offered to high school students on its campuses. Of course, I am not clear how such additional education is funded?? The same way there was mention of "adult education" that is possibly being cut at the District. Maybe it should be cut. After you have had one bite at the apple and turned 18maybe education for adults is best handled exclusively through the junior college forum. The District has enough on its' plate. Focusing on early childhood through 12th grade seems enough.
A lot of kids who think they are to "grown" or to cool to listen to the teacher and aim for getting kicked out so their parents will allow them to attend Adult Education.
I know a kid right now who's goal is to attend the Knoxville Center for Student Success, because he thinks they will be understanding of how "grown" he is.
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