SWEET HOME SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 55
Sweet Home, Oregon
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
2011-2012 SCHOOL OPENING INFORMATION
ALL SCHOOLS
The first day of school for grades K-6 will be Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. Attendance at Sweet Home Junior High School on Tuesday, Sept. 6, will be for 7th graders ONLY. All students return to Sweet Home Junior High School on Wednesday, September 7, 2010. Attendance at Sweet Home High School on Tuesday, September 6 will be for freshmen (grade 9) ONLY. All students return to Sweet Home High School on Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Prior to school opening, parents will be contacted by school staff with full details regarding kindergarten sessions.
Breakfast and lunch will be served on the first day of school, Sept. 6. Student accident insurance information and free and reduced lunch applications will be sent home with each child the first day of school.
There are some changes in bus routes and new routing information will be posted in schools by August 25, 2011. Buses will run routes beginning the first day of school and detailed information concerning bus schedules is available from the Transportation Department, 541-367-7116, and at individual school offices.
Most forms referenced are available on the District web site: http://www.sweethome.k12.or.us Parents/Students Forms.
REMINDER TO PARENTS: Please do not purchase shoes for school use that have soles that will scuff the floors!
FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
Lunch prices have been increased for the 2011-2012 school year. Lunch will cost $2.00 for elementary students (grades 1-6), $2.25 for junior high school students (grades 7-8), and $2.50 for High School students (grades 9-12). Reduced price lunches are 40¢ and extra milk will cost 40¢.
District breakfasts (K-12) will be “no charge” to all students during the school year.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Prior to enrollment, every child 5 to 19 years of age must have an immunization form which verifies the fact that the child has had diphtheria,/polio/tetanus (DPT); mumps/measles/rubella (MMR); chicken pox and Hepatitis B immunizations, as required by law. All students who have lived outside of the United States or have been home schooled are required to provide evidence that they have received the minimum doses of the required vaccine.
All students entering kindergarten must be up to date with their immunizations and students entering the 7th grade are required to have a tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap) booster shot. Linn County Health Department administers immunizations and its fees depend on whether clients have insurance that covers immunizations. A sliding fee scale is available for those with no insurance coverage for immunizations. For more information, please contact the Linn County Health Department, 541-967-3888 and request to speak to the immunization coordinator.
INTERNET INFORMATION
It is required that a completed, signed Student Internet Use Agreement Form be returned prior to any student being allowed or denied access to the internet. Permission is valid as long as the student remains at the school attended when permission was given. Permission must be renewed if, and when, the student moves to another school. A parent/guardian may revoke this permission at any time with written notification to the school.
STUDENT INFORMATION OPT-OUT
The District adheres to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines and allows for student privacy, when requested, with the Student Information Opt-Out Form. If you do not want Sweet Home School District to use photographic images of your student, whether in individual or group images, this form must be completed, signed and delivered to your student’s school office. The Student Information Opt Out Form must be completed and returned annually.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Secretaries at Foster, Hawthorne, Holley and Oak Heights Elementary Schools will be on duty August 23 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. and August 24 and 25 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to register all students who have not previously registered. Parents are urged to purchase lunch tickets prior to the first day of school. Tickets are available at individual school offices. Parents of kindergarteners and first graders enrolling in school for the first time are asked to bring an official document showing proof of date of birth and current immunization records with them when registering.
SWEET HOME JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
The counselor will be on duty to assist students new to the District in registering on Thursday, August 25h from 12 noon – 6 p.m. Students who attended an elementary school in the Sweet Home School District or attended Sweet Home Junior High last year have already registered. Student schedules will be available for students to pick up in the office on Thursday, September 1st, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or the first day of school from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. in the commons area. The first day of school for seventh graders is Tuesday, September 6th and the first day of school for eighth graders is Wednesday, September 7th.
SWEET HOME HIGH SCHOOL
September 6 First day of school – FRESHMEN ONLY
September 7 ALL STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL
REGISTRATION
Registration will be held in the Commons Area. Please come on assigned date if at all possible. The following schedule for the registration of students at Sweet Home High School will be in effect:
FRESHMEN
Monday, August 22 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
SOPHOMORES
Tuesday, August 23 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
JUNIORS/SENIORS
Wednesday, August 24 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
ALL STUDENTS
Thursday, August 25 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
For parents/guardians with students in more than one grade, you may register ALL your students on the same day. Choose from the above dates and bring the necessary paperwork for all of your students.
New students will need to meet with a counselor to enroll prior to registration. They will receive their schedules at that time. It is imperative to call the Guidance Office beginning on August 22 at 541-367-7155 to make an appointment. If leaving a voice mail, please speak clearly and leave a phone number where you can be reached.
ATHLETIC INFORMATION
Official practice for junior high sports will begin after school starts. Students having questions about Sweet Home Junior High athletics may call Mr. Dave Goetz, Sweet Home Junior High School Vice-Principal/Athletic Director, at 541-367-7187.
Students having concerns about high school athletics may call Mr. Kostanty Knurowski, Athletic Director, at 541-367-7144 or Ms. Kendra McCaslin, Athletic Secretary, at 541-367-7629. All athletic forms MUST be turned in to the athletic secretary no later than August 22, 2011, prior to first practice. ALL athletes must have a current, completed Physical Examination Form and Co-Curricular Code Packet on file with the office prior to participation.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS
All students participating in co-curricular activities requiring physical exertion will be required annually to complete page one of a School Sports Pre-Participation Examination Form, which must be on file at the school office prior to participation in the activity. Forms are available at the District Office, 1920 Long Street; Sweet Home High School Office, 1641 Long Street, or on the district website: http://www.sweethome.k12.or.us.
An annual physical examination is necessary when a student has had a serious or chronic illness such as epilepsy, asthma, diabetes, chronic heart disease, including heart murmurs, or severe allergies. Students must submit an updated physical examination form if they have undergone major surgery.
INSURANCE
The District requires each student participating in co-curricular activities to show proof of insurance coverage. If you have a family insurance plan that covers such an injury, you do not need to purchase additional coverage. Sweet Home High School students will receive information regarding voluntary student health insurance in early August (all other students will receive the information on the first day of school). This voluntary student health insurance is available to meet the insurance coverage requirement or to supplement existing health insurance coverage. This voluntary student health insurance is NOT sponsored by the School District and is available to parents at their own expense. The carrier for the voluntary student health insurance is a private organization and is not affiliated with Sweet Home School District in any official capacity.