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1 Clinton Community School District Non Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Clinton, WI Permit No. 54 Upbeat Update The Clinton Community School District offered a wide variety of classes to students of all ages during their summer school program. Some classes were designed to help students prepare for what they will face next year as school begins, while other classes offered students a chance to learn things that aren t typically taught in a classroom. Students entering 4K in the fall were able to spend some time with the 4K teachers learning the basics that they will need to know upon entering school in September. Through song, stories, games, coloring, and other activities, students learned to make friends, worked on sharing, cooperating, following a routine, and small and large motor development, among other skills. Students entering kindergarten in the fall were able to take part in I m Ready for Kindergarten, and students entering first grade in the fall took part in First Grade Here I Come! Both classes were designed to help students to be better prepared for the start of the school year in September. Students in second through sixth grades were able to take part in Summer Boost to help enhance their math and/or reading skills. There were a wide variety of non-readiness courses available to students in second through sixth grades, including Outdoor Fun and Adventure, Flowers, Fun, and More, Knitting I, Fun with Sports, Cooking Basics, and introduction the Spanish language, among other choices. Middle school and high school students took courses for credit recovery if necessary. Many chose to take part in the summer musical production of You re A Good Man Charlie Brown. Athletic Performance was a physical fitness class that was offered to High School and Middle School age students. High school students could also take AP course workshops to help prepare them for the school year. Mr. Phil Pape served as the principal for the summer school session this year, and Mrs. Janae Gile was assistant principal. Many teachers and staff from the Clinton Community School District, along with other qualified individuals from the community taught the classes. Through the efforts of the district administrators, teachers, community members, and parents, the Clinton Community School District is able to continue to provide positive, fulfilling, and interesting classes to the students each summer, to help them improve necessary skills and keep them excited about learning in all areas of life. Students explored nature during their summer school class. August 2014 Vol. 16, No. 1 Summer School 2014 In the class, First Grade, Here I Come! students created a bubble mixture and used sticks and strings to create a device to hold the mixture while the breeze blew through the device and created large bubbles. Students in Flowers, Fun, and More watched Painted Lady butterflies hatch from cocoons and then released them outside in the school yard. Students in First Grade, Here I Come! spent time on academics such as reading, mathematics, and writing skills. Students in Summer Boost and Games classes were able to bring parents, grandparents, siblings and other family members to take part in a game night. Above, teacher Bryan Bestul plays a game with a parent and her son. Several summer school classes went hiking down the Pelisheck trail to collect nature items. Students above were part of the First Grade, Here I Come! class. Some students chose to take Learn to Knit. Teacher Andrea Ciha taught many levels of knitting to students, based on their knowledge and skills. Students were even able to dye their own yarn to create new colors.

2 Page 2 Dr. Randy Refsland A Note from the District Administrator The school year is just about ready to start and the staff members here in the Clinton Community School District have been busy getting ready for the return of our students. The custodial and maintenance departments have been busy cleaning and preparing the classrooms and buildings as well as the grounds for this upcoming year. The technology department has been very active in updating our systems and replacing equipment as well as installing updated wireless capability. Administratively we have been busy filling vacancies in our staff; we will have almost twenty new professional staff members when we begin on September 1. The district is excited about this upcoming year as we integrate the new staff into our schools and community. We are also looking forward to implementing the increased use of student data to help our students be better prepared. Also this year we will be using a new calendar that will allow us to provide the same number of hours of instruction but also allow us to provide more professional development for our staff to meet the increased expectations and district initiatives that we are working on. Entering my fifth year as superintendent I am excited about the direction in which we are heading and believe that we have the people and tools in place to make positive strides forward. We are working hard on updating and revising curriculum and we feel the changes we are making in curriculum revision and elsewhere will provide a better education for all the students within the district. As parents I hope that you will feel comfortable talking to your student s teachers and/or principals about any concerns you may have during the year. I believe you will find the lines of communication to be open and welcoming. We are looking forward to working with your student(s) and you to make this upcoming school year a positive experience. I am excited about what we have planned for this year and I am very confident that our entire staff is committed to help us make this a better school district. We are looking forward to a successful We will see you on registration day, August 19, and on the first day of school, September 2. Board of Education Front: Jill Gunderson (Vice-President), Evelyn Propp, Gary Gilbank. Back: Dustin Esselman (Treasurer), Rob McConnell (President), Craig Ostrander, Tom Howard (Clerk). Student Insurance Available Student accident insurance is available through Markel Insurance Company, an independent company that provides insurance for students who do not currently have accident coverage in case of injury during a school-related event. Parents may purchase student insurance for the school year by visiting their website at Information and an online application are available on the company website. More information will also be available upon request during school registration. Clinton Community School District School Performance Report Clinton Schools would like to remind all parents that the annual School Performance Report is available by a link on our website at on the left hand side under Department of Public Instruction. Should a parent/guardian wish to receive a paper copy, please contact the District Office at In this Issue... Administrative Team Listing...pg. 20 Badger State Representatives...pg. 20 Board of Education Member Listing...pg. 2, 20 CES Highlights...pg.6 CES Registration Information...pg. 3 CES Supply List (English)...pg. 3 CES Supply List (Spanish)...pg. 4 CHS Registration Information...pg. 7 CMS Registration Information...pg. 5 CMS School Supply List...pg. 6 District Administrator Message...pg. 2 Legal Notices...pgs Non-Discrimination Notice...pg. 16 Nurses Information...pgs. 8, 9 School Year Calendar for pg. 2 Sports Schedules (Fall 2014)...pg. 10 Student Insurance...pg. 2 Summer School pg. 1, 11 Upbeat Update Editor Listing...pg. 20 Clinton Community School District School District Calendar New Teachers Report August 19 Returning Teachers Report - Professional Development August All School Open Houses 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm August 27 Labor Day - No School September 1 Students Report - Full day of school September 2 Professional Development - No School for Students September 15 Parent-Teacher Conferences - Full Day of School October 6 Evening Conferences: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Parent-Teacher Conferences - Full Day of School October 8 Evening Conferences: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Professional Development - No School for Students October 9 No school October 10 First Quarter Ends November 6 Professional Development November 7 Thanksgiving Recess - No School November 26 Professional Development - No School for Students December 1 School Resumes December 2 Winter Recess - No School for Students December 22 School Resumes January 5 First Semester Ends January 22 Professional Development - No School for Students January 23 Professional Development - No School for Students January 26 Professional Development - No School for Students February 6 Parent-Teacher Conferences - Full day of School February 23 Evening Conferences: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Parent-Teacher Conferences - Full day of school February 25 Evening Conferences: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Professional Development - No School for Students February 26 No school February 27 Third Quarter Ends March 26 Professional Development - No School for Students March 27 Spring Recess - No School March 30 School Resumes April 6 Professional Development - No School for Students April 24 Professional Development - No School for Students May 22 Memorial Day Holiday - No School May 25 Baccalaureate - 7:30 p.m. May 31 Commencement - 7:30 p.m. June 6 Last Day of School for Students June 10 Dismissal CES 11:50 am/cms & CHS 12:00 pm Professional Development June 10 INCLEMENT WEATHER DAYS First and second inclement weather days will not be made up. Third and all additional inclement weather days will be made up on February, March, or April Professional Development Days as needed. Note: Additional minutes will be added to the school day as necessary to meet required instructional time as required by WI Statutes due to inclement weather dismissals.

3 Clinton Elementary School Registration: Tuesday, August 19, :00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Packets of information will be arriving in the mail for families in the district. They will include all necessary forms to be completed before registration day. 4-Year-Old Kindergarten Box of Tissues (200 count or larger) Elmer s Glue (white) Scissors (Fiskar Brand) Box of 24 Crayons Book Bag (large enough for folder to fit) Spiral Notebook (wide rule) Pocket Folder (plastic) Glue Sticks (6) Dry Erase Markers (2) (AM-Wide; PM-Narrow) Crayola Washable Markers (Classic Colors - packs) Crayola Watercolor Paint Set (1) One-gallon Zip Lock Freezer Bags - PM One-quart Zip Lock Freezer Bags - AM Lysol Wipes Kindergarten Box of Tissues (200 count or larger) No. 2 Pencils (20) (sharpened) Eraser (2) Pencil Top Erasers (1 pkg.) Scissors (Fiskar Brand) Box of 24 Crayons Book Bag (large enough for folder to fit) School Box Spiral Notebook (wide rule) Pocket Folder (plastic) Glue Sticks (8) (large) Dry Erase Markers (wide tip) (4) Colored Pencils Crayola Washable Markers (Classic Colors - packs) Lysol Wipes Grade 1 Tennis Shoes (non-marking soles) Box of Tissues (200 count or larger) (2) Elmer s Glue (white) (2) No. 2 Pencils (sharpened) (20) Eraser (2) Pencil Top Erasers (1 pkg.) Scissors (Fiskar Brand) Box of 24 Crayons Book Bag School Box (plastic with snap lid) 12 Ruler (inches & centimeters) Spiral Notebook (wide rule) (3) Pocket Folders (3) Glue Sticks (6) (large) Dry Erase Markers (wide tip) (4) Colored Pencils Crayola Washable Markers (Classic Colors - packs) Tacky Glue (4 oz. from craft department) One-gallon Zip Lock Freezer Bags (1 box) 2.5-gallon Zip Lock Freezer Bags (1 box) One-quart Zip Lock Freezer Bags (1 box) Lysol Wipes Post-It Notes Ear Buds (1 set) (optional) Clinton Elementary Information School Pictures Students should come to registration prepared to have their pictures taken. Photographers from Lifetouch Photography will be available to take pictures of students. Younger siblings are also welcome to have their pictures taken. Picture package information will be available at registration and is also available online at mylifetouch.com. Use the CES Picture Day ID # FS014261Q0 to make selections and pay online. Questions regarding pictures may be directed to Lifetouch at Back-to-School Night Back to School Night will be held on Wednesday, August 27, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the elementary school. Clinton Elementary Supplies Grade 2 Tennis Shoes (non-marking soles) Box of Tissues (200 count or larger) (3) Elmer s Glue (white) No. 2 Pencils (sharpened) (40) Eraser Pencil Top Erasers (1 pkg.) Scissors (Fiskar Brand) Box of 24 Crayons Book Bag School Box 12 Ruler (inches & centimeters) Spiral Notebook (wide rule) (5) (one each color red, blue, yellow, green, purple) Pocket Folders (5) (one each color red, blue, yellow, green, purple) Glue Sticks (6) Dry Erase Markers (wide tip) (2) Colored Pencils Crayola Washable Markers (Classic Colors - packs) One-gallon Zip Lock Freezer Bags (1 box) Two-gallon Zip Lock Freezer Bags (2 boxes) Zip Lock Sandwich Bags (1 box) Bottle of Hand Sanitizer (large) Lysol Wipes (2) Ear Buds (1 set) Grade 3 Tennis Shoes (non-marking soles) Box of Tissues (200 count or larger) (3) Elmer s Glue (white) (1 medium) Mechanical Pencils (20) No. 2 Pencils (sharpened) (40) Pencil Top Erasers (1 pkg.) Scissors (Fiskar Brand) Box of 24 Crayons Book Bag 12 Ruler (inches & centimeters) Ball Point Pen (red) (2) Looseleaf Paper (wide rule) Spiral Notebooks (6) Pocket Folders (6) Glue Sticks (4) Dry Erase Markers (wide tip) (10) Colored Pencils Crayola Washable Markers (Classic Colors - packs) One-gallon Zip Lock Freezer Bags (1 box) Two-gallon Zip Lock Freezer Bags (1 box) One-quart Zip Lock Freezer Bags (1 box) Zip Lock Sandwich Bags (1 box) Bottle of Hand Sanitizer Lysol Wipes (2) Post-It Notes (3x3 multi-color) Ear Buds (1 set) Fees Book Rental 1/2 Day 4K & Kindergarten $7.00 Full Day Kindergarten - Grade 4 $21.00 Lunch Prices Grades K - 4 $1.90 daily Reduced lunches $.40 daily (for those who qualify) Adults $2.80 daily ticket Milk 1/2 pint $.25 For students with cold lunch or who wish to purchase an additional milk with hot lunch. Page 3 These brothers and their mother enjoyed family time together during the summer school game night. Grade 4 Tennis Shoes (non-marking soles) Box of Tissues (200 count or larger) (3) Elmer s Glue (white) No. 2 Pencils (sharpened) (40) Eraser (2) Pencil Top Erasers (1 pkg.) Scissors (Fiskar Brand) Box of 24 Crayons Book Bag 12 Ruler (inches & centimeters) Ball Point Pen (red) (2) Ball Point Pen (blue) (2) Looseleaf Paper (wide rule) Spiral Notebooks (wide rule) (5) (one each color red, blue, yellow, green, purple) Pocket Folders (5) (one each color red, blue, yellow, green, purple) Glue Sticks (3) Dry Erase Marker (wide tip) (4) Colored Pencils Crayola Washable Markers (Classic Colors - packs) One-gallon Zip Lock Freezer Bags (1 box) Two-gallon Zip Lock Freezer Bags (1 box) One-quart Zip Lock Freezer Bags (1 box) Bottle of Hand Sanitizer Lysol Wipes (3) Post-It Notes (3x3 multi-color) Zipper Pencil Pouch Ear Buds (1 set) Protractor Payments for lunch and milk, including milk for milk break, are credited to the student account, and funds are withdrawn each day as lunch and/or milk is purchased. Hot lunch and milk for milk break will cost $10.75 per week. If a child wants a second milk with a hot lunch, more funds will need to be deposited into the account. Pay with e-funds for Schools - Information on the School District Website: and follow the Lunch Information link on the left.

4 Page 4 4-Year-Old Kindergarten Una Caja de Kleenex (de 200 hojas o más) El Pegamento Elmer s (blanco) Tijeras (de Marca de Fiskar) Una Caja de 24 Creyones Una Mochila (grande - para una carpeta) Cuaderno Espiral de Raya Ancha Carpeta con Bolsillos (plastica) Palo de Pegamento (6 grandes) Marcadores de Borrar (2) (AM ancho; PM fina) Los Marcadores Lavables de Colores Clásicos Caja de Bolsas Zip Lock Freezer de un Litro - AM Caja de Bolsas Zip Lock Freezer de un Galón - PM Pañuelos (Wipes) de Lysol Una Caja de Pinturas de Agua de Crayola Kindergarten Una Caja de Kleenex (de 200 hojas o mas) Lápices de Número 2 (20) (con punto) Unas Gomas (2) Unas Gomas que se ponen en el Lápiz (1 paquete) Tijeras (de Marca de Fiskar) Una Caja de 24 Creyones Una Mochila Una Caja para la Escuela Cuaderno Espiral de Raya Ancha Carpeta con Bolsillos (plastica) Palo de Pegamento (8) (grandes) Marcadores de Borrar (4) Lápices de Color Los Marcadores Lavables de Colores Clásicos Pañuelos (Wipes) de Lysol Grado 1 Un par Zapatos de Tenis (con suela que no deja marcas) Una Caja de Kleenex (de 200 hojas o mas) (2) El Pegamento Elmer s (blanco) (2) Lápices de Numero 2 (con punto) (20) Una Goma (2) Unas Gomas que se ponen en el Lápiz (1 paquete) Tijeras (de Marca de Fiskar) Una Caja de 24 Creyones Una Mochila Una Caja para la Escuela (plástica con cierre) Una Regla de 12 pulgadas y 30 centímetros Cuaderno Espiral de Raya Ancha (3) Carpeta con Bolsillos (2) Palo de Pegamento (6) (grandes) Marcadores de Borrar (punto ancho) (4) Lápices de Colores Marcadores Lavables de Colores Clásicos E; Pegamento Tacky (4 onzas) Caja de Bolsas Zip Lock Freezer de un Galón Caja de las Bolsas Zip Lock Freezer de dos Galones Caja de las Bolsas Zip Lock Freezer de un Litro Pañuelos (Wipes) de Lysol Notas Post-It (3 x3 ) Auriculares de Tapón (ear buds) (1 juego) (optativo) Clinton Elementary Information Clinton Elementary Lista de las Cosnas Necesarias Grado 2 Un par Zapatos de Tenis (con suela que no deja marcas) Una caja de Kleenex (de 200 hojas o mas) (3) El Pegamento Elmer s (blanco) Lápices de Número 2 (con punto) (40) Una Goma Unas Gomas que se ponen en el Lápiz (1 paquete) Tijeras (de Marca de Fiskar) Una Caja de 24 Creyones Una Mochila Una Caja para la Escuela Regla de 12 pulgadas y 30 centímetros Cuaderno Espiral de Raya Ancha (5) (uno en rojo, azul, amarillo, verde, y púrpura) Carpeta con Bolsillos (5) (uno en rojo, azul, amarillo, verde, y púrpura) Palo de Pegamento (4) Marcadores de Borrar (2) Lápices de Colores Marcadores Lavables de Colores Clásicos Una Caja de Bolsas Zip Lock Freezer de un Galón Una Caja de las Bolsas Zip Lock Freezer de 2.5 Galones Una Caja de las Bolsas Zip Lock de Tamaño de Sándwich Botella grande de llimpiar manos Pañuelos (Wipes) de Lysol (2) Auriculares de Tapón (ear buds) (1 juego) (optativo) Grado 3 Un par Zapatos de Tenis (con suela que no deja marcas) Una caja de Kleenex (de 200 hojas o mas) (3) El Pegamento Elmer s (blanco) (mediano) Lápices de Numero 2 (con punto) (40) Lápices portaminas (20) Unas Gomas que se ponen en el Lápiz (1 paquete) Tijeras (de Marca de Fiskar) Una Caja de 24 Creyones Una Mochila Regla de 12 pulgadas y 30 centímetros Pluma de tinta roja (2) Hojas de Papel con Línea de Raya Ancha Cuaderno Espiral de Raya Ancha (6) Carpeta con Bolsillos (6) Palo de Pegamento (4) Marcadores de Borrar (10) Lápices de Colores Marcadores Lavables de Colores Clásicos Una Caja de las Bolsas Zip Lock Freezer de un Galón Una Caja de las Bolsas Zip Lock Freezer de dos Galones Una Caja de las Bolsas Zip Lock Freezer de un Litro Una Caja de Bolsas Zip Lock de Tamaño de Sándwich Botella grande de llimpiar manos Pañuelos (Wipes) de Lysol (2) Notas Post-It (3 x3 ) (multi-colores) Auriculares de Tapón (ear buds) (1 juego) Grado 4 Un par Zapatos de Tenis (con suela que no deja marcas) Una caja de Kleenex (de 200 hojas o mas) (3) El Pegamento Elmer s (blanco) Lapices de Numero 2 (con punto) (40) Una Goma (2) Unsa Gomas que se ponen en el Lápiz (1 paquete) Tijeras (de Marca de Fiskar) Una Caja de 24 Creyones Una Mochila Regla de 12 pulgadas y 30 centímetros Pluma de tinta roja (2) Pluma de tinta azul (2) Hojas de Papel con Línea de Raya Ancha Cuaderno Espiral de Raya Ancha (5) (uno en rojo, azul, amarillo, verde, y púrpura) Carpeta con Bolsillos (5) (uno en rojo, azul, amarillo, verde, y púrpura) Palo de Pegamento (3) Marcadores de Borrar (punto ancho) (4) Lápices de Colores Marcadores Lavables de Colores Clásicos Una Caja de las Bolsas Zip Lock Freezer de un Galón Una Caja de las Bolsas Zip Lock Freezer de dos Galones Una Caja de las Bolsas Zip Lock Freezer de un Litro Pañuelos (Wipes) de Lysol (3) Notas Post-It (3 x3 ) Cartuchera con Cierre de Cremallera Auriculares de Tapón (ear buds) (1 juego) Family fun during Game Night, part of the Clinton Elementary summer school program. Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another. ~ G.K. Chesterton Above and to the right: Students in First Grade, Here I Come summer school class enjoyed making a worm farm in a jar.

5 Clinton Middle School Information Registration: Tuesday, August 19, :00 a.m. - 11:40 am 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration for all middle school students will take place in the front gym according to the schedule below. Students should report on time, be prepared to pay any past fees/fines owed to the school district and pay the school fees. All students should come prepared to have their yearbook pictures taken. Late registration for students not able to attend August 20 will be held Wednesday, August 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the middle school office. Retakes for pictures will be at a later date. New Students New students to the district should call , or go to the middle school office at 115 Milwaukee Rd. Registration Schedule 9:00 a.m. 8th grade Last names A-K 9:40 a.m. 8th grade Last names L-Z a.m. 7th grade Last names A-K 11:00 a.m. 7th grade Last names L-Z 11:40 a.m. Lunch Break :30 p.m. 6th grade Last names A-K 1:10 p.m. 6th grade Last names L-Z 1:50 p.m. 5th grade Last names A-K 2:30 p.m. 5th grade Last names L-Z 3:10-4:30 p.m. Open registration for those who cannot make the scheduled times above. Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. Families with more than one middle school student may register them all at one time. Fees Book Rental Grade 5 $21.00 Grades 6-8 $31.00 Lunch Prices Grades 5-8 $2.15 daily Reduced lunches $.40 daily (for those who qualify) Adults $2.80 daily Milk 1/2 pint $.25 (for sack lunches or additional milk with hot lunches) Juice 4 oz. cup $.25 Sixth Grade Camp Fees $95.00 will be due at the parent/student camp meeting in April Athletic User Fee $25.00 per student per sport season $50.00 maximum per sport season per family (middle school students only) Enrollment and Emergency Form Included in a back-to-school packet that will arrive in the mail, you will find your student s enrollment and emergency form. It already contains information about your child, however, this form must be updated and signed by a parent or guardian before a student registers for school in August. It is necessary to have an emergency form on file when school starts on September 2nd. This form must include a local phone number in case of an emergency. Please be sure to include names and birthdates for all children in the household under the age of five, not attending school, for census purposes. Student Handbook Student Handbooks will be handed out the first day of school. Please follow up with your child. Read and discuss the handbook information with them at home. An agreement form will also be given out. Your child will then be required to return this agreement form to the office, signed by both the student and parent/guardian indicating that you have both read and understood the rules and directives for the school year. Check the school website frequently for the latest school news. Page 5 Lunch Money The Middle School has a computerized lunch service program. Deposits of any amount may be made by check or cash in a secured deposit box located in the middle school office before 10:00 a.m. on the school day in which the money is needed. In order to run the lunch line effectively, NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED IN LINE. The daily cost is $2.15 per lunch. Reduced lunch for those who qualify will be $.40 daily. Forms for free/reduced lunch will be mailed separately. Everyone must reapply. Free/reduced lunches will not be available until the application is approved. Students who withdraw from school will have any amount over $5.00 remaining in the accounts refunded by check. Graduating 8th grade students will have the money transferred to their high school accounts. Incoming 5th grade students accounts will carry over from the elementary. Physical Education Uniforms are a requirement for Phy. Ed. classes. This includes all grades 5-8. All uniforms need to be purchased at Kim s Lettering in downtown Clinton (address below). Uniform orders will not be taken at registration. Students should have these uniforms at the beginning of the school year. Please order early so your student is ready to go for the first day of school. To purchase the required uniform for P.E., contact Kim s Lettering, 229 Allen St., P.O. Box 428, Clinton, WI 53525, phone Sixth Grade Camp Fees Sixth Grade Camp week will be May 11-15, Camp fees will be $ Payment for camp will be due at the parent/student camp meeting in April (date to be announced). Please plan ahead for this expenditure. Packets of information and forms to be completed will be mailed several weeks before the meeting date. School Pictures Lifetouch Photography will be available to take student pictures on registration day. All students will have their pictures taken at registration. Students who do not wish to purchase pictures should still have them taken for yearbook purposes. Pictures can be prepaid prior to registration day by ordering online at mylifetouch.com and entering the Picture Day ID: FS014270Q0. Pictures may also be paid for registration day. Lifetouch picture day order forms can be picked up in the middle school office prior to registration day and will also be available on registration day. Yearbooks Yearbooks for may be ordered on registration day. Order forms will also be available at a later date. Payment is due with the order. If paying by check, you must write a separate check payable to Clinton Middle School. Sports There are no school related sports for grades 5 and 6. Students in grades 7 and 8 planning to go out for fall sports will need to sign up and pay the athletic fee for fall sports during registration. Only FALL sports fees will be collected at this time. Fees for other sports seasons will be collected at the beginning of each season. The W.I.A.A. physical/insurance card must be on file and user fees must be paid before the athlete can practice. If your student does not participate, the money will be returned upon request. The charge for sports will be $25.00 per sport/per athlete, with a maximum of $50.00 per family/per season for middle school. CMS Athletic Participation Checklist All fees and forms must be turned in before student is allowed to start the season. a) Athletic Fee for EACH SPORT (to be collected prior to each sports season). The fee is currently $25.00 b) A physical (athletic permit card) is required every two years. c) An alternate year card is required the year in between physicals. d) Emergency Card these are kept by the coaches each season in case of emergency e) Concussion Agreement Form Student/Family Athletic Season Tickets There is no charge for middle school sports events. If you are interested in purchasing an athletic season ticket for high school sports events you may do so at the high school office. Assignment Notebooks An assignment notebook will be provided and handed out on the first day of school. Students who lose their assignment notebook during the school year will be required to purchase a new one for $3.00. Back-to-School Night Back to School Night will be held on Wednesday, August 27th from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the middle school.

6 Page 6 All Grade Levels Gym Clothes & Supplies Required P.E. Uniform (can be ordered through Kim s Lettering, Clinton ) Shoes (soles cannot leave black marks) Sweatshirt/sweatpants (cool weather) Gym Bag Spiral Notebook Pencil Grade 5: NO TRAPPER KEEPERS General Supplies Assignment Notebook (supplied by the school) Basic Calculator Flash Drive (1 gig minimum) White Glue 1 Large Glue Stick 24 No. 2 Pencils (NO Mechanical Pencils) Erasers Scissors Box of 24 Crayons Colored Pencils (8-12 colors) 12 Ruler (inch & centimeter) 5 Red Ball Point Pens 5 Blue Ball Point Pens 5 Black Ball Point Pens Loose Leaf Paper (wide-line) (2 packs) 8 Wire Spiral Notebooks (single subject, non-perforated) (assorted colors to match folders) 1 Composition Notebook 8 Pocket Folders (assorted colors to match spirals) Markers (8-12 colors) 2 Highlighters 3 Packs Post-It Notes (3x3 multi-color) Notecards (4 x6 ) (1 package) Pencil Case or Pencil Box 3 Boxes Kleenex (200 count or larger) Zip Lock Baggies (Last name A-M for homeroom) Disinfectant Wipes (Last name N-Z for homeroom) Art 10 No. 2 Pencils Markers (8-12 Classic Colors) White Glue (4oz. bottle) Roll of Paper Towels Spiral Notebook or Composition Notebook Careers Three-Ring Binder (1 - hardcover) 7 Tab Dividers Chorus 1 Pocket Folder Box of Kleenex (200 count or larger) Pizza Party Clinton Middle School Supply List Grade 6: General Supplies Assignment Notebook (supplied by the school) Basic Calculator Flash Drive (1 gig minimum) 24 No. 2 Pencils Erasers Colored Pencils (8-12 colors) 3 Red Ball Point Pens 3 Blue Ball Point Pens 1 Three-Ring Binder (3 inch) 1 Set of Dividers for Binder w/label Tabs Looseleaf Paper (wide-line) 4 Wire Spiral Notebooks (single subject, non-perforated) Compostion Notebook 5 Pocket Folders 2 Pocket Folders with three rings Markers (8-12 colors) Black Felt Tip Marker (fine line) Pencil Case 1 Box of Kleenex Art 10 No. 2 Pencils Markers (8-12 Assorted Colors) White Glue (4 oz. bottle) Spiral Notebook or Composition Notebook Careers Only new students 3-ring Binder (1 - hardcover) 7 Tab Dividers Chorus 1 Pocket Folder 1 Box of Kleenex (200 count or larger) Dani Borchardt, and her father, Daniel Borchardt, entertained the students in Dani s music class at Clinton Elementary School. Daniel visited the class to demonstrate some of the different types of stringed instruments that he plays, including a few different types of guitars, a ukelele, and a banjo. Students were able to see the differences in the appearance of the different instruments as well as hear the differences in the sounds each instrument makes. Daniel and Dani often play and sing together at home and in public. Grade 7: General Supplies Assignment Notebook (supplied by the school) Scientific Calculator Flash Drive (1 gig minimum) 24 No. 2 Pencils Erasers Colored Pencils (8-12 colors) Protractor 12 Red Ball Point Pens 12 Blue Ball Point Pens 12 Black Ball Point Pens 3 Three-Ring Binders (1 1/2 inch) 3 Sets of Dividers for Binder w/label Tabs Looseleaf Paper (wide-line) 4 Wire Spiral Notebooks (single subject, non-perforated) Composition Notebook 4 Pocket Folders 2 Black Sharpie Pens (fine point) 2 Highlighters Tri-Fold Board Notecard (4 x6 ) (1 package) Box of Kleenex (200 count or larger) Art 10 No. 2 Pencils 2 Glue Sticks 2 Black Sharpie Pens (Ultra-Fine Point) 2 Erasers Spiral Notebook or Composition Notebook Careers Only new students 3-ring Binder (1 - hardcover) 7 Tab Dividers Chorus 1 Pocket Folders Box of Kleenex (200 count or larger) Grade 8: General Supplies Assignment Notebook (supplied by the school) Scientific Calculator Flash Drive (1 gig minimum) 24 No. 2 Pencils Erasers Colored Pencils (8-12 colors) 12 Red Ball Point Pens 12 Blue Ball Point Pens 12 Black Ball Point Pens 3 Three-Ring Binders (1 ) 1 Three-Ring Binder (1 ½ ) Set of Dividers for Binder w/label Tabs Looseleaf Paper (wide-line) 5 Wire Spiral Notebooks (single subject, non-perforated) 4 Pocket Folders 4 Boxes of Kleenex (200 count or larger) Art 10 No. 2 Pencils White Glue (4 oz. bottle) 2 Black Sharpie Pens (Fine Point) 2 Erasers Spiral Notebook or Composition Notebook Everyday Art Classick Sketchbook Careers Only new students 3-ring Binder (1 - hardcover) 7 Tab Dividers Chorus 1 Pocket Folders Box of Kleenex (200 count or larger Father and Daughter Entertain CES Music Classes Pizza Party To the left: Students in Mrs. DeLong s first grade class were rewarded with a pizza party because every student had met their reading goal through the Pizza Hut Book-It reading program. Dani Borchardt and her father, Daniel, sang a song for the students in Dani s music class at Clinton Elementary School. Dani Borchardt demonstrated how to play one of her father s instruments. If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. ~ Henry David Thoreau

7 Registration Tuesday, August 19, :00 am - 5:00 pm Schedule: 9:00 am - 11:30 am Freshmen and New Students 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Morning Registration Grades :00 am - 11:00 am Freshmen and New Student Orientation 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Registration Closed 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm Afternoon Registration Grades Late Registration: August 22, 25, 26, :00 am - 3:00 pm for those unable to attend on August 19th in the high school office New Student Pre-Registration: August 11-15, :00 am - 3:00 pm in the high school office The following forms must be completed and returned at registration: *Enrollment Form (enclosed in mailing) *Handbook Acknowledgment Form *Permission to Publish Student Work Transportation Status Vehicle Registration Athletic/Activity Code Free and Reduced Price School Meals Family Application (enclosed in district mailing) Fee Exemptions Children of Divorced Parent Form * Required for all students to register Must be signed by a parent or guardian These forms will be part of a packet that will be mailed to each household for each student. Additional forms will be available at the school on registration day. Student Handbooks: may be viewed online or requested at the high school office. Freshman and New Student Orientation On Tuesday, August 19, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. all freshman and new students are invited to the Clinton Transition Mentoring Program for an interactive orientation assembly to facilitate a smooth transition into high school. Students will receive information about the scheduling process, check their class schedules, locate classrooms and lockers and generally become familiar with the facilities. They also will meet with their mentors to ask some of the questions that they might have concerning high school. Students are strongly encouraged to attend. New Students New students are encouraged to pre-register between August 11th - 15th by coming to the high school office to complete registration forms. For scheduling, new students must call , ext. 2408, to set up an appointment with the school counselor after August 19. Please bring records from the previous school. A parent MUST accompany the student to register. Clinton High School Information * Student Book Rental $43.00 Parking $50.00 Art Class $12.00 Foods $12.00 Lifetime Activity PE Fee $14.00 Spanish Workbooks $13.25 Lunch (Grades 9-12) Athletic Fees Athletic Event Season Tickets * Required for all students Other fees are for students enrolled in those classes or activities. Student Indentification Cards Lifetouch Photography will be in attendance at registration to take pictures of students. All students will have their pictures taken at registration for the purpose of student identification cards. Student identification cards will be used to purchase lunch and as an athletic pass. Students are encouraged to purchase athletic passes during registration to have their identification cards marked and ready for athletic events. Student Photos ALL students will have their pictures taken at registration for the purpose of student identification cards. Families may order any combination of pictures or none at all. More information is available online at mylifetouch.com. Questions regarding student pictures can be directed to Picture retake will be taken on Friday, October 4th. Lunch Procedure Clinton High School uses a computerized lunch service program. Deposits for lunch and ala-carte purchases must be made in the office before the start of the school day in which the money is needed in the account. NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE LUNCH LINE. Students will use an identification card to purchase lunch. Graduating seniors and students who withdraw who have a balance of over five dollars will be issued a refund check. School Counseling Staff Starting August 18th, students are encouraged to Janae Gile at jagile@clintonwisch.com for scheduling changes. The should include student name, grade, requested schedule change(s), and other helpful information regarding the change. If you need direct assistance, we advise that you call for an appointment at , ext Yearbook The Clintonia (Clinton High School s Yearbook) will cost $55.00 this year. Students should plan to order a copy during registration. Back-to-School Open House The Clinton High School Back-to-School Open House will be held on Wednesday, August 27th from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. To the right: (Top) Students cheered for their classmates at Track and Field Day. Middle school students helped with some of the events for Track and Field Day. Fees for School Year $2.25 daily $40.00 per student per sport season $80.00 max for families with students at CHS per sport season $40.00 individual $75.00 family Page 7 Parking and Parking Lot Students wanting to park on school property during the school day must purchase a $50.00 parking permit. Students will receive a numbered static cling which must be placed in their front windshield. Replacement permits will not be issues. Students must: * park between the lines * drive the speed limit * drive in a cautious, NOT reckless manner * keep vehicle on the roadway and parking lot * follow all school rules, policies, and procedures * stay out of the parking lot, vehicles, and not drive their vehicles during the school day. Specific permission from the main office must be obtained prior to the students going to vehicles or driving a vehicle off school property during or between the hours of 7:50 a.m. and 3:25 p.m. Students not following these guidelines will be subject to disciplinary action.

8 Page 8 Notes from the Nurses... School Immunization Law Parents are required to have their children vaccinated or claim a waiver by indicating their choice on the Student Immunization Record and returning it to their child s school. The following fact sheet should help to answer your questions about the new requirements: Tdap and Varicella Immunization Requirements for Students 1. Why are these requirements being made? From 1986 through 2004, Wisconsin had the 5th highest rate of pertussis (whooping cough) in the nation with almost 5,000 cases being reported in 2004 alone. Pertussis outbreaks occur because protection declines 5-10 years after completion of childhood DTP/DTaP vaccinations. Tdap is a new vaccine that is recommended for adolescents and is anticipated to help prevent pertussis from occurring including pertussis outbreaks in schools. Pertussis can place a significant burden on children and parents as a person with pertussis must be isolated for a minimum of 5 days of antibiotic treatment. Two doses of varicella vaccine have been shown to be more effective than one dose in preventing breakthrough disease cases of chickenpox in children of all age groups. Recommendations for both Tdap and varicella vaccines are made by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). 2. What are the requirements, what grades are affected and when will they begin? The Wisconsin Student Immunization Law will require: 1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) for students entering 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th, and 12th grades, and 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine for students entering 6th, 7th, and 12th grades. 3. What do parents need to do? Have your child vaccinated with Tdap and/or varicella vaccine if he or she has not already received the vaccine(s). Record the date(s) of the immunization in the bold outlined box(s) on the Student Immunization Record, sign it and return it to your child s school. To claim a waiver for health, religious or personal conviction reasons follow the instructions on the Student Immunization Record and return the signed form to your child s school. Also, be sure to add the Tdap and varicella vaccine dates to the permanent immunization record you keep for your child at home. In the future, s/he may need to give these dates to other schools, colleges or employers. 4. Are there exceptions to the Tdap and varicella vaccine requirements? Yes, there are two. The first is with Tdap vaccine. If your child will be entering 6th, 9th or 12th grade and already received a tetanus-containing vaccine (eg. Td vaccine) within the last 5 years, your child is compliant and Tdap vaccine is not required. Check the box marked Td, enter the date it was received on the Student Immunization Record and return it to school. The second exception is for varicella vaccine. If your child had chickenpox disease, even after the 1st dose of varicella vaccine, further doses of the vaccine are not required. Check the Yes box to the chickenpox disease question on the Student Immunization Record and return it to school. 5. If my child already had pertussis disease, should he or she still get the Tdap vaccine? Children who have had pertussis disease should receive Tdap according to the routine recommendations because the length of protection provided by disease is unknown and because the diagnosis can be difficult to confirm. This is not an exception to the Tdap requirement. 6. Where can I get Tdap and/or varicella vaccine for my child? These vaccines are available from your child s doctor or local health department. Please have your child immunized well in advance of school opening to avoid the late summer rush at doctor s offices and immunization clinics Head Lice Watch Before the start of each school year, please check your child/children s hair for head lice and screen your child regularly during the entire school year. Notify the school immediately if any live lice or nits (eggs) are detected. (If you are unsure of how to screen your child, please contact the school nurse, who will be glad to teach you the process.) Working together helps protect all children, including your own. What to look for: Frequent head scratching Adult lice are reddish-brown wingless insects, about the size of a sesame seed. Nits (lice eggs) are grayish-white, oval shaped, and glued at an angle to the side of the hair shaft. Lice are crawling insects. They cannot fly, hop, or jump. Lice need human blood in order to survive. Lice do not like light. For more information about head lice and treatment contact: Your school nurse Your doctor, pediatrician, or health care provider Your local health department National Pediculosis Association Telephone: (781) 499-NITS ( ) Website: Ley de Vacunación Escolar Los padres deben vacunar a sus hijos o solicitar una exención, indicando la decisión en el Registro de Vacunación para Estudiantes y regresarlo a la escuela donde asisten sus hijos. La siguiente hoja de información ayudará a repsonder las preguntas que puedan tener sobre los nuevos requisitos: Requisitos de vacunación Tdap y contra la varicela para los estudiantes 1. Por qué se solicitan estos requisitos? Desde 1986 a 2004, Wisconsin tuvo el 5to. Índice más alto de tos ferina (tos convulsiva o pertussis) en el país, con casi casos registrados durante el año El brote de la tos ferina ocurre porque la protección disminuye después de 5-10 años de la vacunación DTP/DtaP durante la niñez. La Tdap es una nueva vacuna que está recomendada para los adolescentes y previene la aparición de la tos ferina e incluso los brotes de tos ferina en las escuelas. La tos ferina puede ser agobiante para los niños y padres, ya que las personas que padecen de tos ferina deben permanecer aisladas durante un mínimo de 5 días, con un tratamiento con antibióticos. Se ha comprobado que dos dosis de la vacuna contra la varicela hon sido más efectivas que una dosis para prevenir el brote de la enfermedad de varicela (viruelas locas) en niños de todas las edades. El Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (Comité Asesor de Vacunas) recomienda al Center for Disease Control (CDC) (Centro para el Control y Predicción de Enfermedades) la aplicación de las vacunas Tdap y contra la varicela. 2 Cuáles son los requisitos, cuáles seran los grados afectados y cuándo comenzarán? La Ley de Vacunación para Estudiantes require: * 1 dosis da vacuna antitetánica, antidiftérica y antitosferínica acelular (Tdap) para los estudiantes que ingresan a los grados 6, 7, 9, 10, y 12, y * 2 dosis de vacuna contra la varicela (viruelas locas) para los estudiantes que ingresan a los grados 6, 7. y Qué deben hacer los padres? Los padres deben vacunar a sus hijos con las vacunas Tdap y/o contra la varicela si no han recibido dichas vacunas. Deben registrar las fechas de la vacunación en la casilla para tal fin en el Registro de Vacunación para Estudiantes y regresar el registro firmado a la escuela donde asisten sus hijos. Para reclamar una exención debido a convicciones de salud. religiosas o personales, los padres deben seguir las instrucciones en el Registro de Vacunación para Estudiantes y regresar el formulario firmado a la escuela donde asisten sus hijos. También, deben registrar las fechas de la vacunación Tdap y contra la varicela en el registro de vacunación permanente de sus hijos que mantienen en el hogar. En el futuro, es possible que tengan que presentar dichas fechas de vacunación a otra escuela, universidad o empleador. 4. Hay excepciones para cumplir con los requisitos de vacunación Tdap y contra la varicela? Sí, la primera es con la vacuna Tdap. Si su hijo ingresará a los grados 6, 9 o 12 y ya ha recibido una vacuna antitetánica (por ejemplo, la vacuna Td dentro de los últimos 5 años, su hijo está en cumplimiento y no necesita colocarse la vacuna Tdap. Marque la casilla Td, ingrese la fecha en que recibió la vacuna en el Registro de Vacunación para Estudiantes y regrese el registro a la escuela. La segunda excepción es para la vacuna contra la varicela. Si su hijo ha tenido la varicela, aún después de la primera dosis de vacuna contra la varicela, no necesita recibir dosis adicionales de la vacuna. Marque la casilla Yes en la pregunta sobre la enfermedad de la varicela en el Registro de Vacunación para Estudiantes y regrese el registro a la escuela. 5. Si mi hijo ya tuvo la tos ferina, igualmente debe recibir la vacuna Tdap? Los niños que han padecido la tos ferina deben recibir la vacuna Tdap conforme a las recomendaciones de rutina porque el plazo de protección contra la enfermedad es incierto y porque el diagnóstico es difícil de confirmar. Esto no es una excepción al requisito de vacunación Tdap. 6. Dónde puedo vacunar a mis hijos con la vacuna Tdap y/o contra la varicela? Estas vacunas están disponibles en el consultorio del medico que atiende a su hijo o en el departamento de salud local. Vacune a su hijo con anticipación al comienzo de las clases para evitar los apremios al final del verano en los consultorios medicos y las clínicas de vacunación.

9 Notes from the Nurses... Student Immunization Law Age/Grade Requirements School Year The following are the minimum required immunizations for each age/grade level. It is not a recommended immunization schedule for infants and preschoolers. For that schedule, contact your doctor or local health department. Grade Level Number of Doses Pre K (2 yrs through 4 yrs) 4 DTP/DTaP/DT 3 Polio 3 Hep B 1 MMR 5 1 Var 6 Grade K through 5 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td1, 2 4 Polio 4 3 Hep B 2 MMR 5 2 Var 6 Grade 6 through 12 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td 2 1 Tdap 3 4 Polio 4 3 Hep B 2 MMR 5 2 Var 6 1. DTP/DTaP/DT vaccine for children entering Kindergarten: Your child must have received one dose after the 4th birthday (either the 3rd, 4th, or 5th) to be compliant. (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 4th birthday is also acceptable). 2. DTP/DTaP/DT/Td vaccine for students entering Pre-K and grades 1 through 12: Four doses are required. However, if your child received the 3rd dose after the 4th birthday, further doses are not required. (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 4th birthday is also acceptable). 3. Tdap means adolescent tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccine, recommended for adolescents. If your child received a dose of tetanus-containing vaccine, such at Td, within 5 years of entering the grade in which Tdap is required, your child is compliant and a dose of Tdap vaccine is not required. 4. Polio vaccine for students entering grades Kindergarten through 12: Four doses are required. However, if your child received the 3rd dose after the 4th birthday, further doses are not required. (Note: a dose 4 days or less 1 before the 4th birthday is also acceptable). 5. The first dose of MMR vaccine must have been received on or after the first birthday (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 1st birthday is also acceptable). 6. Var means Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine. A history of chickenpox disease is also acceptable. La Ley de Inmunización Estudantil Requisitos de Edad/Grado Año Escolar Las siguientes son las inmunizaciones mínimas requeridas por cada nivel de edad/grado. No es un horario de inmunización para los infantes y los de preescuela. Para recibir ese horario, contacte a su médico o el departamento de salud local. Edad/Grado Número de Dósises K (2 años a 4 años ) 4 DTP/DTaP/DT 3 Polio 3 Hep B 1 MMR 5 1 Var 6 Grado K a 5 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td1, 2 4 Polio 4 3 Hep B 2 MMR 5 1 Var 6 Grados 6 a 12 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td 2 1 Tdap 3 4 Polio 4 3 Hep B 2 MMR 5 2 Var 6 1. DTP/DTaP - vacuna para los niños que ingresan a Kindergarten: Su hijo(a) dece haber recibido una dosis después de cumplir 4 años (ya sea en el 3er., 4to. o 5to. dosis) para ser aceptado. (Nota: Es aceptable una dosis 4 días antes o al complir 4 años). 2. DTP/DTaP?DT/Td vacuna para estudiantes que ingresan a grados 1 a 12: Se requieren 4 dosis. Pero, si su hijo(a) recibió la 3ra. dosis después de cumplir 4 años, no necesita dosis adicionales. (Nota: Es aceptable una dosis 4 días antes o al cumplir 4 años.) 3. Tdap es la vacuna antitetánica, antidiftérica y antitosferínica acelular,recomendada para los adolescents. Si su hijo(a) ha recibió una dosis de una vacuna antitetánica o antidiftérica como la vacuna Td en los últimos 5 años, no es necesaria la vacuna Tdap. 4. La vacuna antipoliomelítica para estudiantes que ingresan a los grados Kindergarten a 12. Se requieren 4 dosis. Pero, si su hijo(a) recibió la 3ra. dosis después de cumplir 4 años, no necesita dosis adicionales. Nota: Es aceptable una dosis 4 días antes o al cumplir 4 años.) 5. La primera dosis de la vacuna MMR debe recibirse al cumplir un año de edad. (Nota: Es aceptable una dosis 4 días antes de cumplir un año,) 6. Var se refiere a la vacuna contra Varicella (varicela). También se acepta si ha tenido la varicela. Immunization Clinic Locations, Dates, and Times North Office 3328 N. U.S. Hwy. 51 Janesville, WI Phone: (608) Monday and Friday by appointment - 8:30 am - 10:30 am Thursday- Walk-in -,3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Friday - Walk-in - 10:30 am - 4:00 pm South Office 61 Eclipse Center Beloit, WI Phone: (608) Monday and Wednesday by appointment only - 8:30 am - 10:30 am Wednesday - Walk-in 10:30 am - 4:00 pm Community Walk-In Clinics Clinton Emmanuel Reformed Church 319 East Street 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. September 2, 2014 November 4, 2014 Beloit RCHD South Office 61 Eclipse Center 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. August 13, 2014 September 10, 2014 October 8, 2014 November 12, 2014 December 10, 2014 Janesville RCHD North Office 3328 US Hwy. 51 N 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. August 26, 2014 September 23, 2014 October 28, 2014 November 25, 2014 December 23, 2014 Page 9 Clinicas sin llamar de la Comunidad Clinton Emmanuel Reformed Church 319 East Street 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 2 de septiembre, de noviembre, 2014 Beloit RCHD South Office 61 Eclipse Center 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 13 de agosto, de septiembre de octubre, de noviembre de diciembre, 2014 Janesville RCHD North Office 3328 US Hwy. 51 N 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 26 de agosto, de septiembre, de octubre, de noviembre, de diciembre 2014 For more information regarding the Rock County Health Department and for other clinic locations, dates, and times, view online at For more information regarding Clinton Community School District Health Policies view the school website at and follow the School Nurse/Health and Wellness link.

10 Page 10 Clinton 2014 Fall Season Sports Schedules 2014 Varsity Football August 4 Equipment Issued/Testing 7:00 am August 5 First Day of Practice 7:00 am August 22 Shoreland Lutheran - home 7:00 pm August 29 at North Boone 7:00 pm September 5 * at East Troy 7:00 pm September 12 * McFarland - home 7:00 pm September 19 * at Turner 7:00 pm September 26 * at Brodhead 7:00 pm October 3 * Big Foot - Homecoming 7:00 pm October 10 * at Parkview 7:00 pm October 17 * Palmyra-Eagle - home 7:00 pm Senior Night * Denotes Rock Valley Conference Game Games begin at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted 2014 Frosh/Soph Football August 25 at Shoreland Lutheran 6:15 pm JV only August 39 at North Boone - JV only 5:00 pm September 2 * JV at Palmyra Eagle Freshmen at North Boone September 9 * East Troy - home September 16 * at McFarland September 23 * Turner - home September 30 * Brodhead - home October 7 * at Big Foot October 14 * Parkview - home * Denotes Rock Valley Conference Game Starting Time: Frosh at 4:45 pm JV at approximately 6:15 pm September 11 September 18 September 25 TBD October 9 October 16 October CMS Football * at Evansville * at Turner * at Brodhead at Beloit Thrashers * Parkview - home * Edgerton - home * at Palmyra-Eagle * Denots Rock Valley Conference Game The 7th grade games begin at 4:00. The 8th grade games begin 10 minutes after the conclusion of the 7th grade games. Coaches: Chris Jaecks & Scott Cernek (7th grade) Frank Crivello & Steve Gustafson (8th grade) Head Coach: Jeff Spiwak Asst. Coaches: David Fridley & Brock Schliem 2014 CHS Volleyball August 19 First Day of Practice September 2 North Boone - home September 9 * at Parkview September 11 * at Brodhead September 13 at Edgerton Invitational 8:00 am JV only September 16 * Turner - home September 18 * at Big Foot September 20 at Edgerton Invitational 8:00 am Varsity only September 23 * at Palmyra-Eagle September 25 * Parkview - home September 27 at Lake Geneva Badger 9:00 am Invitational - Varsity only September 30 * Brohead - home October 2 * at Turner October 7 * Big Foot - home October 9 * Palmyra-Eagle - home October 18 Conference Tournament at Edgerton October 21/23/25 Regionals October 30/ November 1 Sectionals November 6-8 State * Denotes Rock Valley Conference Game Start Times: Freshman & JV at 5:00 Varsity - 20 minutes following JV game Head Coach: Megan Starrett JV Coaches: Raquel Nortier Freshman Coach: Erika Stewart MANDATORY Athletic Code Meeting All freshman and new students going out for a sport during the school year must attend one of the athletic code meetings held on July 29 and August 5. Meetings will be held in the high school gym at 7:30 p.m. Attendance at one of these meetings by the athlete and his/her parent or guardian is required for participation in any sport. There will be no exceptions. If the athlete and parent cannot attend, please contact Ray Vance at , ext Sports schedules are updated online at Follow the Athletics Information link on the left. Coaches: Asst. Coaches: Jamie Peck & Nate Breit Joe Paschke & Pat Mullooly 2014 CHS Cross Country August 18 First Day of Practice August 29 at Palmyra Invitational 4:00 pm September 4 at Cam-Rock Invitational 4:00 pm Cam-Rock Park #2 September 9 at Turner/Beloit Memorial 4:00 pm Leeson Park September 12 at Whitewater Invitational 4:00 pm UW-Whitewater September 16 at Edgerton - Rock Valley Classic 4:00 pm Race Track Park September 20 at Belleville Invitational 9:00 am Belleville High School September 23 * at Big Foot 4:00 pm Duck Pond Recreation Area September 30 Rock Valley Conference South (Turner High School) October 16 Rock Valley Conference Meet 4:00 pm UW-Whitewater October 25 Sectionals November 2 State * Denotes Rock Valley Conference Meet Head Coach: Eric Gonstead Asst. Coach: Rob Lucas Athletic Fee and Necessary Forms The Athletic User Fee for all students participating in sports at the high school level is currently $40.00 per sport, with a maximum charge of $80.00 per family for each season. The Athletic User Fee for all students participating at the middle school level is currently $25.00 per sport, with a maximum charge of $50.00 per family, for each season. Please keep in mind there are three separate seasons each school year. All high school athletes must obtain an Athletic Practice Permit from the athletic office prior to the first practice. Coaches will NOT allow athletes to participate until they receive a permit from the athlete. Permits will only be issued after participation fee is paid and all forms are on file in the athletic office. Forms include WIAA physical card or alternate year card, medical card, pledge card, WIAA Rules of Eligibility sign-off and Concussion Form. These forms are available in the athletic office or on the school website by clicking Athletics Information on the left. If you are unsure of the last physical date, please contact the athletic office at , extension September 11 September 16 September 18 September 23 September 25 September 30 October 2 October 7 October 9 October CMS Volleyball All matches begin at 4:00. Coaches: 2014 CMS Cross Country To be announced... * at Turner * at Edgerton * Evansville - home * at Brodhead * Parkview - home * Turner - home * Edgerton - home * Evansville - home * Brodhead - home * at Parkview (8th grade) Anita Hasseler (7th grade) Annual Athletic Event Passes Annual passes to attend all home high school sporting events, with the exception of tournament games, are available through the high school office. The cost for these passes is $40.00 for an individual pass, or $75.00 for a family pass. These may be purchased at the time of registration. If you do not have a child registering for school and would like to purchase an annual pass, contact the high school office at Senior citizens may apply for a pass free of charge. *** Schedules are subject to change. *** Student Insurance Available Student accident insurance is available through Markel Insurance Company, an independent company that provides insurance for students who do not currently have accident coverage in case of injury during a school-related event. Parents may purchase student insurance for the school year by visiting their website at com. Information and an online application are available on the company website. More information will also be available upon request during school registration.

11 Summer School Flowers, Fun and More Summer School Puppets and Plays Students in the Flowers, Fun and More class learned about plants and nature. They watched the metamorphosis of Painted Lady butterflies and released them on the playground. Other projects included growing soybeans without soil, making container gardens, painting stepping stones, identifying flowers and plants, learning about helpful insects in the garden and making garden art. A donation from LOWES home improvement store in Delavan allowed students to make beautiful flower containers to take home for the summer. The students favorite activity was a field trip to Rotary Gardens in Janesville where students attended an educational workshop by Mrs. Berve and Mr. Schwanke, retired Clinton teachers, who now volunteer at Rotary Gardens. Students toured the gardens and watched an awesome grand finale by Mrs. Berve, Mr. Schwanke, Mrs. Hahn and the chaperones. Students released Painted Lady butterflies in the school yard. Page 11 Students in Puppets and Plays worked on their reading and writing skills while having lots of fun. They began reading traditional fairy tales like Rumpelstiltskin, The Three Little Pigs, The Little Red Hen, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears and performing these stories in readers theater and puppetry. They then moved to Twisted Tales week where they wrote and read the stories from a different viewpoint. They also had a Creature Feature day and a Superhero Day. Students created many puppets to enjoy during the summer. One of the students favorite projects was Gingerbread Boy/Girl Day. Students read three versions of this classic tale, then wrote their own version of the story and made a puppet to go along with their stories, and presented their stories to the class. Gingerbread Super Dad outsmarted the fox to save both the Gingerbread Boy and Girl, and lived happily ever after. Gingerbread Cancer Survivor was created to honor a Grandmother who has survived ovarian cancer. Mrs. Donna Hahn, the class teacher, stated, I was proud of my students creativity and thoughtfulness. We had a great time! Thank you to Ms. Pam and Ms. Pat for helping with our class. Above: Before the flower pots were painted and decorated, students wore them as hats. Below: Students transformed their hats into beautiful flower pots to hold a variety of flowers. Students in Puppets and Plays created and designed their own puppets and then used them to perform stories in the puppet theater at Clinton Elementary School. Madyson Bergmann designed Gingerbread Cancer Survivor puppet in honor of her grandmother who survived ovarian cancer. Taste-Testing One student in Puppets and Plays class designed a Rupunzel puppet from a sock. She used it to tell the original story of Rapunzel and also her edited version of the tale. Students in one of the summer school classes were learning about the five senses. To help with understanding how different items feel, smell, and taste, students were blindfolded and given three different types of food items. They had to touch, smell, and taste each item and try to identify what the item was. This activity also helped sudents learn what it would be like to go without one of the five senses - sight. The front of the puppet symbolized what her grandmother went through while fighting the cancer, including the fact that the puppet had very little hair to signify how her grandmother lost her hair while going through treatments. The back of the puppet showed a smiling face with lots of hair and the cancer symbol across the body to signify hope and victory as Madyson s grandmother won her battle against cancer. This was one of the more touching and meaningful puppets that was created during the class. The educator is like a good gardener, whose function is to make available healthy, fertile soil in which a young plant can grow strong roots. ~ E. F. Schumacher

12 Page 12 CLINTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH CHILD FIND ACTIVITIES The information in this publication also appears in Spanish. The Clinton Community School District is required to locate, identify, and evaluate all children, with disabilities, including children with disabilities attending private schools in the school district, and homeless children. The process of locating, identifying, and evaluating children with disabilities is known as child find. This agency conducts a child find activity once each spring. This notice informs parents of the records the school district will develop and maintain as part of its child find activities. This notice also informs parents of their rights regarding any records developed. The school district gathers personally identifiable information on any child who participates in child find activities. Parents, teachers, and other professionals provide information to the school related to the child s academic performance, behavior, and health. This information is used to determine whether the child needs special education services. Personally identifiable information directly related to a child and maintained by the school is a pupil record. Pupil records include records maintained in any way including, but not limited to, computer storage media, video and audiotape, film, microfilm, and microfiche. Records maintained for personal use by a teacher and not available to others and records available only to persons involved in the psychological treatment of a child are not pupil records. The school district maintains several classes of pupil records. Progress records include grades, courses the child has taken, the child s attendance record, immunization records, required lead screening records, and records of school extra-curricular activities. Progress records must be maintained for at least five years after the child ceases to be enrolled. Behavioral records include such records as psychological tests, personality evaluations, records of conversations, written statements relating specifically to the pupil s behavior, tests relating specifically to achievement or measurement of ability, physical health records other than immunization and lead screening records, law enforcement officers records, and other pupil records that are not progress records. Law enforcement officers records are maintained separately from other pupil records. Behavioral records may be maintained for no longer than one year after the child graduates or otherwise ceases to be enrolled, unless the parent specifies in writing that the records may be maintained for a longer period of time. The school district informs parents when pupil records are no longer needed to provide special education. At the request of the child s parents, the school district destroys the information that is no longer needed. Directory data includes the student s name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, photographs, degrees and awards received, and the name of the school most recently previously attended by the student. Pupil physical health records include basic health information about a pupil, including the pupil s immunization records, an emergency medical card, a log of first aid and medicine administered to the pupil, an athletic permit card, a record concerning the pupil s ability to participate in an education program, any required lead screening records, the results of any routine screening test, such as for hearing, vision or scoliosis, and any follow-up to the test, and any other basic health information, as determined by the state superintendent. Any pupil record relating to a pupil s physical health that is not a pupil physical health record is treated as a patient health care record under sections to , Wisconsin Statutes. Any pupil record concerning HIV testing is treated as provided under section , Wisconsin Statutes. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and section , Wisconsin Statutes, afford parents and students over 18 years of age ( eligible students ) the following rights with respect to education records: The right to inspect and review the student s education records within 45 days of receipt of the request. Parents or eligible students should submit to the Director of Pupil Services a written request that identifies the records(s) they wish to inspect. The principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. The school district will comply with the request without unnecessary delay and before any meeting about an individualized education program, or any due process hearing, and in no case more than 45 days after the request has been made. If any record includes information on more than one child, the parents of those children have the right to inspect and review only the information about their child or to be informed of that specific information. Upon request, the school district will give a parent or eligible student a copy of the progress records and a copy of the behavioral records. Upon request, the school district will give the parent or eligible student a list of the types and locations of education re cords collected, maintained, or used by the district for special education. The school district will respond to reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations of the records. A representative of the parent may inspect and review the records. The right to request the amendment of the student s education records that the parent or eligible student believes is inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the Clinton Community School District to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the district decides not to amend the record, the district will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and the right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information in the student s education records, except to the extent that federal and state law authorize disclosure without consent. The exceptions are stated in 34 CFR 99.31, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act regulations; Sec. 9528, PL , No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; and section (2)(a) to (m) and sub. (2m), Wisconsin Statutes. One exception that permits disclosure without consent is disclosures to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the district as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the school board; a person or company with whom the district has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the district discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. Also the district discloses directory data without consent, unless the parent notifies the district that it may not be released without prior parental consent. The right to file a complaint with the U. S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC Baby Chicks in First Grade Students in first grade at Clinton Elementary School had the opportunity to play mother hen to some chicken eggs. Eggs from the DeLong farm were kept in a box in the classroom under heat lamps to keep them warm until they were ready to hatch. Students delighted in watching as the baby chicks poked their way through the shell. The babies stayed in the classroom for a few days after hatching so students could learn about caring for them. This was part of a unit students completed in their science section. This was a way for students to put real life application and hands-on learning to what they were studying. To the right and left: Students in Mrs. DeLong s first grade class learned while watching baby chicks hatch from eggs while kept in the classroom.

13 EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE LA COMUNIDAD DE CLINTON CONFIDENCIALIDAD DE INFORMACIÓN DE IDENTIFICACIÓN PERSONAL OBTENIDA MEDIANTE ACTIVIDADES DE INTERVENCIÓN TEMPRANA O CHILD FIND El Distrito Escolar de Clinton requiere ubicar, identificar, y evaluar a todos los menores con discapacidades, incluyendo a menores con discapacidades que asisten a escuelas privadas en el distrito escolar, y menores sin hogar. El proceso de ubicar, identificar y evaluar a menores con discapacidades es conocido como intervención temprana o child find. Esta agencia lleva a cabo una actividad de intervención temprana cada año. Este aviso informa a los padres de los registros que el distrito escolar creará y mantendrá como parte de sus actividades de intervención temprana. Este aviso también informa a los padres de sus derechos sobre cualquier registro creado. El distrito escolar reúne información de identificación personal de cualquier menor que participa en las actividades de intervención temprana. Los padres, maestros, y otros profesionales proporcionan información a la escuela en relación al desempeño académico, conducta y salud del menor. Esta información es usada para determinar si el menor necesita servicios especiales de educación. La información de identificación personal directamente relacionada con el menor y mantenida por la escuela es un registro de alumno. Los registros de alumno incluyen datos mantenidos en cualquier medio incluyendo, entre otros, medios de almacenamiento informáticos, cintas de video y audio, película, microfilm, y microficha. Los registros mantenidos para uso personal por un maestro y que no se encuentran disponibles para otros y los registros disponibles sólo para las personas involucradas en el tratamiento psicológico de un menor no son registros de alumno. El distrito escolar mantiene diferentes clases de registros de alumno. Los Registros de Progreso incluyen notas, clases que el menor ha tomado, el registro de asistencia del menor, registros de vacunaciones, registros obligatorios de detección de plomo, y registros de actividades extracurriculares de la escuela. Los registros de progreso deben ser mantenidos por lo menos cinco años después que el menor deje de matricularse. Los Registros de Conducta incluyen registros como pruebas psicológicas, evaluaciones de personalidad, registros de conversaciones, declaraciones escritas relacionadas específicamente con la conducta del menor, pruebas relacionadas específicamente al logro o medición de la capacidad, registros de salud física aparte de registros de vacunación y detección de plomo, registros de agentes del orden público, y otros registros de estudiante que no sean registros de progreso. Los registros de agentes del orden público se mantienen separadamente de otros registros del alumno. Los registros de conducta pueden ser mantenidos por un lapso no mayor de un año después de la graduación del menor o después que el mismo deje de matricularse, a menos que el padre especifique por escrito que los registros pueden ser mantenidos por un periodo de tiempo mayor. El distrito escolar informa a los padres cuando los registros de alumno ya no son necesarios para proporcionar educación especial. A solicitud de los padres del menor, el distrito escolar destruye la información que ya no es necesaria. Los datos de directorio incluyen el nombre del estudiante, dirección, teléfono listado, fecha y lugar de nacimiento, campo principal de estudios, participación en actividades y deportes oficialmente reconocidos, peso y altura de los miembros de los equipos atléticos, fechas de asistencia, fotografías, grados y premios recibidos, y el nombre de la escuela más reciente a la que haya asistido previamente el estudiante. Los registros de salud física del estudiante incluyen información básica de salud sobre un alumno, incluyendo los registros de vacunación del alumno, una tarjeta de emergencia médica, un registro de primeros auxilios y medicina administrada al alumno, y una tarjeta de permiso atlético, un registro sobre la capacidad del alumno de participar en un programa de educación, cualquier registro obligatorio de detección de plomo, los resultados de cualquier prueba de detección de rutina, como una prueba de audición, visión o escoliosis, y cualquier seguimiento a dicha prueba, y cualquier otra información básica de salud, como sea determinado por el superintendente del estado. Cualquier registro del alumno relacionado con la salud física del mismo que no sea un registro de salud física del alumno es tratado como un registro de cuidado de salud del paciente según las secciones a , de los Estatutos de Wisconsin. Cualquier registro del alumno sobre prueba de VIH es tratado como se proporciona en la sección , de los Estatutos de Wisconsin. Page 13 La Ley de Derechos Educativos de la Familia y la Confidencialidad (FERPA, por sus siglas en inglés), la Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA), y la sección , de los Estatutos de Wisconsin, proporcionan a los padres y a los estudiantes mayores de 18 años ( estudiantes aptos ) los siguientes derechos respecto a sus registros de educación: El derecho a inspeccionar y revisar los registros de educación del estudiante dentro de los 45 días posteriores a la recepción de la solicitud. Los padres o los estudiantes aptos deben enviar al director de la escuela una solicitud escrita que identifique el(los) registro(s) que ellos desean inspeccionar. El director puede hacer arreglos para el acceso y notificar al padre o al estudiante apto sobre el momento y lugar donde los registros pueden ser inspeccionados. El distrito escolar cumplirá con la solicitud sin retrasos innecesarios y antes de cualquier reunión sobre un programa educativo individualizado, o cualquier proceso de audiencia pendiente, y de ninguna manera después de cumplirse los 45 días posteriores a la fecha de la solicitud. Si cualquier registro incluye información sobre más de un menor, los padres de dichos menores tienen derecho a inspeccionar y revisar sólo la información sobre su niño o a ser notificados sobre esa información específica. A solicitud, el distrito escolar entregará al padre o al estudiante apto una copia de los registros de progreso y una copia de los registros de conducta. A solicitud, el distrito escolar entregará al padre o al estudiante apto una lista de los tipos y la ubicación de los registros de educación recolectados, mantenidos, o usados por el distrito para educación especial. El distrito escolar responderá a las solicitudes razonables de explicaciones e interpretación de los registros. Un representante del padre puede inspeccionar y revisar los registros. El derecho a solicitar la enmienda de los registros de educación que el padre o estudiante apto crea que son incorrectos o engañosos. Los padres o estudiantes aptos pueden pedir que el distrito escolar de la comunidad de Clinton corrija un registro que según ellos es incorrecto o engañoso. Ellos deben escribir al director de la escuela, y claramente identificar la parte del registro que desean cambiar, y especificar por qué es incorrecta o engañosa. Si el distrito decide no corregir el registro, el distrito notificará al padre o al estudiante apto de la decisión y el derecho a una audiencia sobre la solicitud de enmienda. Información adicional sobre los procedimientos de audiencia será proporcionada al padre o al estudiante apto cuando se le notifique del derecho a una audiencia. El derecho a consentir la divulgación de la información de identificación personal en los registros de educación del estudiante, salvo en la medida que las leyes federal y estatal autoricen la divulgación sin consentimiento. Las excepciones están indicadas en 34 CFR 99.31, reglamentos de la Ley de Derechos Educativos de la Familia y la Confidencialidad; Sec. 9528, PL , Ley Que Ningún Niño Se Quede Atrás o No Child Left Behind del 2001; y la sección (2)(a) a (m) y sub. (2m), de los Estatutos de Wisconsin. Una excepción que permite la divulgación sin consentimiento es la divulgación a los funcionarios de la escuela con intereses legítimamente educativos. Un funcionario de la escuela es una persona empleada por el distrito como un administrador, supervisor, instructor, o miembro de apoyo del equipo (incluyendo equipo médico o de salud y personal de la unidad de orden público); una persona miembro de la junta directiva de la escuela; una persona o compañía la cual ha sido contratada por el distrito para realizar una tarea especial (como por ejemplo un abogado, auditor, consultor médico, o terapeuta); o un padre o estudiante miembro de un comité oficial, como por ejemplo un comité disciplinario o de agravios, o que ayuda a otro funcionario de la escuela a desarrollar sus labores. Un funcionario de la escuela tiene un interés legitimamente educativo si éste necesita revisar un registro educativo para cumplir con su responsabilidad profesional. A solicitud, el distrito divulga los reg istros educativos sin consentimiento a los funcionarios de otro distrito escolar en el cual un estudiante busca o pretende matricularse. También, el distrito divulga datos de directorio sin consentimiento, a no ser que el padre notifique al distrito que estos no pueden ser divulgados sin previo permiso de los padres. El derecho a presentar una queja con el Departamento de Educación de los E.U. sobre presuntas fallas del distrito en el cumplimiento de la Ley FERPA. El nombre y dirección de la Oficina que administra la Ley de Derechos Educativos de la Familia y la Confidencialidad o FERPA es: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC

14 Page 14 CLINTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL NOTICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION REFERRAL AND EVALUATION PROCEDURES Upon request, the Clinton Community School District is required to evaluate a child for eligibility for special education services. A request for evaluation is known as a referral. When the district receives a referral, the district will appoint an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to determine if the child has a disability, and if the child needs special education services. The district locates, identifies, and evaluates all children with disabilities who are enrolled by their parents in private (including religious) schools, elementary schools and secondary schools located in the school district. A physician, nurse, psychologist, social worker, or administrator of a social agency who reasonably believes a child brought to him or her for services is a child with a disability has a legal duty to refer the child, including a homeless child, to the school district in which the child resides. Before referring the child, the person making the referral must inform the child s parent that the referral will be made. Others, including parents, who reasonably believe a child is a child with a disability, may also refer the child, including a homeless child, to the school district in which the child resides. Referrals must be in writing and include the reason why the person believes the child is a child with a disability. A referral may be made by contacting the building principal: Joseph Bellante, Clinton Elementary School Ben Simmons, Clinton Middle School Phil Pape, Clinton High School Questions can also be directed to Hilde Kopp, Director of Pupil Services at ANNUAL NOTICE HOMELESS CHILDREN The McKinney-Vento Act defines children and youth who are homeless (twenty-one years of age and younger) as: * Children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, and includes children and youth who are: - sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason (sometimes referred to as double-up); - living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to lack of alternative adequate accommodations; - living emergency or transitional shelters; - abandoned in hospitals; or awaiting foster care placement. * Children and youth who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designated for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings. * Children and youth who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings. * Migratory children who qualify as homeless because they are living in circumstances described above. If you are personally aware of or are acquainted with any children who may qualify according to the above criteria, the Clinton Community School District provides the following assurances to parents of homeless children: * The local district staff person (liaison) for homeless children is Hildegard Kopp, Director of Pupil Services, and hikopp@clintonwisch.com. * There shall be immediate enrollment and school participation, even if educational and medical records and proof of residency are not available. * All educational opportunities and related opportunities for homeless students (preschool to age 21), including unaccompanied youth, shall be the same as for the general student population. * Enrollment and transportation rights, including transportation to the school of origin. School of origin is defined as the school the child or youth attended when permanently housed or the school in which the child or youth was last enrolled. * Written explanation of a child or youth s school placement, other than school of origin or the school requested by the parent, with the right to appeal within the local dispute resolution process. * Meaningful opportunities for parents to participate in the education of their children. These shall include: special notices of events, parent-teacher conferences, newsletters, and access to student records. Please contact Hildegard Kopp, homeless liaison for the Clinton Community School District for additional information about homeless issues. Hildegard Kopp can be reached at , and hikopp@clintonwisch.com. DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE LA COMUNIDAD DE CLINTON - AVISO ANUAL DE RECOMENDACIÓN PARA EDUCACIÓN ESPECIAL Y PROCEDIMIENTOS DE EVALUACIÓN A solicitud, El Distrito Escolar de Clinton está obligado a evaluar a un menor para determinar si éste requiere servicios de educación especial. Se conoce como recomendación a una solicitud de evaluación. Cuando el distrito recibe una recomendación, el distrito designará un equipo de Programa Individualizado de Educación (IEP, por sus siglas en inglés) para determinar si el menor tiene una discapacidad, y si el menor necesita servicios de educación especial. El distrito ubica, identifica, y evalúa a todos los menores con discapacidades que son matriculados por sus padres en escuelas privadas (incluyendo religiosas), escuelas primarias y escuelas secundarias localizadas en el distrito escolar. Un médico, enfermera, psicólogo, trabajador social, o administrador de una institución social quien crea razonablemente que un menor que ha sido llevado al mismo para recibir servicios es un menor con discapacidad, tiene el deber legal de recomendar a este menor, incluso si es un menor sin hogar, al distrito escolar en el cual vive el menor. Antes de recomendar al menor, la persona que hace la recomendación debe informar a sus padres que se hará dicha recomendación. Otros, incluyendo a los padres, quienes crean razonablemente que algún menor es un menor con discapacidad pueden también recomendar al menor, incluso si es un menor sin hogar, al distrito escolar en el cual vive el menor. Las recomendaciones deben hacerse por escrito y deben incluir la razón por la cual la persona cree que el menor es un menor con discapacidad. Se debe hacer La recomendación por contactar al/a la director(a) escolar apropiado(a): Joseph Bellante, Escuela Primaria de Clinton Ben Simmons, Escuela Middle de Clinton Phil Pape, Escuela High de Clinton Se puede contactar a Hilde Kopp, Directora de Educación Especial, del Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad de de Clinton, por llamarla a , o por escribirle a PO Box 566, Clinton, WI 53525, con cualquier pregunta o preocupación. NOTICIA ANUAL NIÑOS SIN HOGAR El Acto de McKinney-Vento define niños sin hogar (veintiún años de edad y abajo) como: * Niños y jóvenes que no tienen un lugar o residéncia fija, regular, y aceptable de noche, y incluye niños y jóvenes que: - viven en un hogar de otra persona porque han perdido su casa, por dificultad económica, u otras razones. - viven en motel, hotel, areas de casas rodantes, o en un campamento porque no tienen otro lugar. - viven en refugio de emergncia o transición - abandonados en un hospital; o - esperando crianza temporal. * Niños y jóvenes que su residencia primaria de noche es un lugar público o privado que no es designado para, o ordenario, para acomodar una persona para dormír. * Niños y jóvenes que viven en autos, parques, sitios públicos, edificios abandonados, hogares abajo del nivél de vida, estaciónes de autobús o de tren, o lugares similares. * Niños migratorios que están sin hogar porque viven en condiciones como arriba. Si Ud. conoce personalmente o sabe de alguien en algunas de las situaciones de arriba, el Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad de Clinton le asegura a los padres de estos niños con lo que sigue: * El contacto del Distrito local para niños sin hogar es Hildegard Kopp, Directora de Servicios de Alumnos, (608) y hikopp@clintonwisch.com. * Habrá matrícula y participación de la escuela inmediatamente aunque no hayan documentos escolares oficiales o médicos ni pruebas de residéncia. * Todas las oportunidades educativas y de tal para estudiantes sin hogar (de preescola hasta veintiún años de edad), incluyendo jóvenes que vienen solos, serán las mismas como para la población general de estudiantes. * Derechos de matrícula y transportación, incluyendo transportación a la escuela de origen. Escuela de Origen se defina como la escuela donde asistió el niño o jóven cuando tuvo un hogar permanente o donde estuvo matriculado. * Una explicación escrita de colocación escolar del niño o jóven, si es diferente de la escuela de origen, o la escuela pedida por los padres, con el derecho de aplear durante el proceso de solución. * Oportunidades para los padres a participar en la educación de sus hijos. Incluirán notificaciones de eventos especiales, conferencias de padres y maestros, noticias, y acceso a documentos del estudiante. Para información adicional de asuntos de niños sin hogar, puede contactar a Hildegard Kopp, del Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad de Clinton. Puede contactarla con el número o hikopp@clintonwisch.com.

15 REQUIRED LEGAL NOTICES NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER THE PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT (PPRA) PPRA affords parents certain rights regarding our conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams. These include the right to: * Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the following protected areas ( protected information survey ) if the survey is funded in whole or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) 1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student s parents; 2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student s family; 3. Sex behavior or attitudes; 4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior; 5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships; 6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors or ministers; 7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or 8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility. * Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of 1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding; 2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student, except for hearing, vision or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under State law; and 3. Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others. * Inspect, upon request and before administration or use 1. Protected information surveys of students; 2. Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the above marketing, sales or other distribution purposes; 3. Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum. These rights transfer from the parents to a student who is 18 years old or an emancipated minor under State law. Clinton Community School District has developed and adopted policies, in consultation with parents, regarding these rights, as well as arrangements to protect student privacy in the administration of protected information surveys and the collection, disclosure or use of personal information for marketing, sales or other distribution purposes. Clinton Community School District will directly notify parents of these policies at least annually at the start of each school year and after any substantive changes. Clinton Community School District will also directly notify, such as through U.S. Mail or , parents of students who are scheduled to participate in the specific activities or surveys noted below and will provide an opportunity for the parent to opt his or her child out of participation of the specific activity or survey. Clinton Community School District will make this notification to parents at the beginning of the school year if the District has identified the specific or approximate dates of the activities or surveys at that time. For surveys and activities scheduled after the school year starts, parents will be provided reasonable notification of the planned activities and surveys listed below and be provided an opportunity to opt their child out of such activities and surveys. Parents will be provided an opportunity to review any pertinent surveys. Following is a list of the specific activities and surveys covered under this requirement: * Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales or other distribution. * Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or in part by ED. * Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as described above. Parents who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) NOTICE FOR DIRECTORY INFORMATION The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that Clinton Community School District, with certain exceptions obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child s education records. However, Clinton Community School District may disclose appropriately designated directory information without written consent, unless you have advised the District to the contrary in accordance with District procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the Clinton Community School District to include this type of information from your child s education records in certain school publications. Examples include: * A playbill, showing your student s role in a drama production; * The annual yearbook; * Honor roll or other recognition lists; * Graduation programs; and * Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members. Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent s prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories names, addresses and telephone listings unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student s information disclosed without their prior written consent. If you do not want the Clinton Community School District to disclose directory information from your child s education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the district in writing. The Clinton Community School District has designated the following information as directory information: NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA for Elementary and Secondary Schools Page 15 The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age ( eligible students ) certain rights with respect to the student s educational records. These rights are: 1) The right to inspect and review the student s education records within 45 days of the day the School receives a request for records. Parents/guardians or eligible students should submit to the School principal (or appropriate school official) a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The School official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. 2) The right to request the amendment of the student s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student s privacy rights under (FERPA). Parents or eligible students who wish to ask the school to amend a record should write the school principal (or appropriate school official), clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it should be changed. The school will notify the parent/guardian/eligible student of their decision. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent/guardian or eligible student, they will be advised of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing. 3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student s education records, except to the extent that (FERPA) authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the school as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the school has contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using its own employees or officials (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility Upon request, the School discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. (NOTE: FERPA requires a school district to make a reasonable attempt to notify the parent or student of the records request unless it states in its annual notification that it intends to forward records on request. 4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the School District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE Office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC * Student s name * Participation in officially recognized activities and sports * Address * Photograph * Telephone listing * Weight and height of members of athletic teams * Electronic mail address * Degrees, honors, and awards received

16 Page 16 STUDENT DIRECTORY DATA A printed directory of the students enrolled in a particular school may be prepared for the use of building staff members and other persons as approved by the superintendent. Directory Data such as the student s name, the student s participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, degrees and awards received, school, name, and enrollment grade shall be considered public information and may be disclosed to any person. Addresses or telephone numbers of students will not be included as directory data released by the school district. The District must notify parents, legal guardians or guardian ad litems: (1) of the categories of information that the board has designated as directory data with respect to each student; and (2) that they have 14 days to inform the school that all or any part of the directory data may not be released without prior consent of the parent, guardian, or guardian ad litem. Military Recruiters and Institutions of Higher Education: Access to Student Records: Districts receiving federal education funds are required to notify parents of secondary school students: (1) that a secondary school student or the parent/guardian of the student may request in writing the student s name, address, and telephone listing not be released to military recruiters or institutions of higher education. (2) without such request, the information must be provided. STUDENT SEARCHES AND SEIZURES The right of inspection of student s school lockers or articles carried on their persons is inherent in the authority granted schools and administrators by the State of Wisconsin in exercising a Loco Parentis relationship with the students during the school day or at school sponsored activities. Student lockers are the property of the Clinton Community School District. At no time does the school district relinquish its exclusive control of lockers provided for the convenience of students. Periodic general inspection of lockers may be conducted by school authorities for any reason at any time, without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant. There is no privacy factor and students should not expect privacy of their locker since they are the property of the school district. A search of a student is considered reasonable under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution if it meets the following two tests: 1. There must be reasonable grounds to suspect the search will reveal evidence of violations of either the law or school rules; and 2. The way in which the search is conducted must be reasonably related to the objectives of the search and must not be overly intrusive in light of the age and sex of the student and the nature of the infraction. Unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be conducted by school officials, and staff should remain sensitive so as not to invade the privacy of their students any more than necessary to achieve the legitimate end of preserving order in the schools. Strip searches are illegal and will not be condoned by the school district at any time. If the nature of the problem is so serious or severe that this type of search is to be considered, law enforcement agencies will be contacted immediately. REQUIRED LEGAL NOTICES FACTS ABOUT MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE Meningococcal Disease Snapshot * Meningococcal disease is a rare, but potentially deadly, bacterial infection that can take the form of meningitis (an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord) or meningococcemia (a blood infection). * Teenagers and college students account for nearly 30 percent of all reported cases of meningococcal disease in the U.S. * This infection is caused by Neisseria meningitidis, a potentially life-threatening bacterium. * There are five clinically relevant meningococcal serogroups (or strains) circulating worldwide: A, B, C, Y and W-135. Serogroups B, C and Y cause most disease in the U.S., but serogroup distribution changes over time. * The disease affects nearly 3,000 Americans annually and approximately 10 percent of people who contract meningococcal disease will die. * Of those who survive, nearly 20 percent suffer long-term disabilities, including brain damage, deafness and limb amputations. Meningococcal Disease Among Teenagers and College Students * Teenagers and college students have an unusually high death rate from the disease; nearly one of every four cases may result in death. * Lifestyle factors common among teenagers and college students are believed to put them at increased risk of contracting meningococcal disease. These lifestyle factors include crowded living situations (e.g., dormitories, sleep-away camps), active or passive smoking and irregular sleeping habits. Immunization Recommendations for Teenagers and College Students * The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other leading medical organizations recommend routine meningococcal immunization for adolescents during the preadolescent doctor s visit (11- to 12-year-olds), adolescents at high school entry (15-year-olds), if they have not previously been immunized, and for college freshmen living in dormitories. Vaccination to Prevent Meningococcal Disease * A conjugate vaccine is available for adolescents and adults (aged 11 to 55 years) to protect against four of the five strains of bacterium that cause meningococcal disease. * In persons 15 to 24 years of age, up to 83 percent of cases are caused by potentially vaccine-preventable strains. * Medical experts anticipate the meningococcal conjugate vaccine may provide longer protection against the disease. The previous meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine provided protection for three to five years. * Vaccination with the conjugate vaccine is safe. The most commonly reported reactions are pain, redness and induration at the injection site (one to two days), headache, fatigue and malaise. * Clinical studies on the use of the conjugate meningococcal vaccine in children under age 11 and adults over 55 years are ongoing. For those in these age groups at increased risk of contracting meningococcal disease, the older polysaccharide vaccine is a safe and effective option (only offers three to five years of protection). Transmission and Symptoms of the Disease * Meningococcal bacteria are transmitted through direct contact with secretions from infected persons (e.g., through coughing or kissing). The majority of meningococcal disease cases occur in winter and early spring. * Meningococcal disease is often misdiagnosed, since symptoms are similar to those of common viral illnesses. Symptoms may include high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, confusion, exhaustion and/or a rash. For More Information The following Web sites provide more information about meningococcal disease and immunization: * Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services communicable disease fact sheet, * American Academy of Family Physicians, * American Academy of Pediatrics, * Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, * Meningitis Foundation of America, * National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, * National Meningitis Association, For additional information about meningococcal disease and immunization, contact a school nurse, health care provider or local public health department. RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF A VIDEO CAMERA ON THE SCHOOL BUS, IN BUILDINGS, ON SCHOOL GROUNDS The Clinton Community School District approves the use of video cameras on school buses, in school buildings, and on school grounds for the primary purpose of reducing disciplinary problems and vandalism, thereby providing for a safe environment. Parents shall be notified via the Student Handbook that video cameras with audio recording may be used on the buses, within buildings and on grounds. A sign shall be placed at the front of the bus and at public entrances to buildings, indicating video recording systems (cameras) may be in use. Specific to busing, the transportation director shall determine the rotation as to which bus a video camera shall be located and maintain a log, to include the date, bus number and driver. Bus drivers do not need to be informed as to which bus a video camera is operating. Individual drivers, principals, and district administrators may request that a video camera be on a specific bus on designated dates. Parents may contact the building principal and make a written request that a video camera be utilized on a specific bus, when available. Only principals, district administration, board of education members, law enforcement officials, and as applicable, the transportation director and bus drivers, shall be authorized to view the video recording for the purpose of documenting a problem, and determining which pupil(s) may be involved. Disciplinary action may be taken with pupils based on video documentation. A student being disciplined based on the viewing of a video recording, and/or their parent(s)/guardian(s) may view that isolated segment of the video recording that documents the incident for which they are being disciplined. The building principal(s) shall view the video recording with the pupil and/or parent(s)/guardian(s) and document the date and the names of the individuals viewing the recording. Where criminal action may be involved, video recordings are not to be shown until appropriate legal authorities have been contacted. The video recordings shall not be available for viewing by the public in general, employees in general, media, or other individuals. The principals or district administrator may authorize other individuals, such as the school counselor or school psychologist to view segments of a specific video recording, if such individuals are working with the pupil on the video recording because of a behavior, emotional, or learning problem, and viewing the video recording is beneficial to their role in assisting the pupil. A log shall be kept of the date and names of the individuals viewing the video recording. If there are no problems pertaining to the date a video was recorded, the recording may be erased or reused after seven (7) to ten (10) school days.

17 REQUIRED LEGAL NOTICES USE OF TOBACCO ON SCHOOL PROPERTY Student use, possession or transfer of tobacco products shall be prohibited on school property, including buildings, grounds and District vehicles. No Smoking notices will be posted at all District facilities and activities. STUDENT ALCOHOL AND/OR OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE USE Students have the right to attend school in an environment that is free from the use of alcohol and controlled substances. These substances interfere with the learning environment of students and the performance of students and employees. The following actions are prohibited by students in or on school property, in any District-owned or contracted vehicle or at schoolsponsored activities: 1) The use, possession, distribution, manufacture, transfer, sale or possession with intent to sell of controlled substances, including prescription drugs without valid prescriptions, inhalants, over the counter medications, drugs, alcohol or drug paraphernalia (as defined by local, state and federal statutes); 2) Being under the influence of alcohol, prescription drugs without valid prescriptions, inhalants, over the counter medications, or any controlled substances; 3) The possession, distribution or sale of look-alike or counterfeit drugs and/or controlled substances, designer drugs e.g., performance enhancing or look-alike alcohol; Violations will not be carried from 4th to 5th grade and 8th to 9th grade. Parents/guardians and students will be informed of the established standards of conduct and possible sanctions related to the use and abuse of alcohol and controlled substances. Failure to abide by this policy will result in disciplinary action with possible recommendation to the Board of Education for expulsion. Such disciplinary action shall be done in accordance with state law and established procedures. Violation of this policy may result in referral to law enforcement officials. The District shall assist students, parents/guardians and staff to be aware of procedures that exist to deal with the problems associated directly or indirectly with controlled substance and alcohol use and abuse. The District will recommend programs, including student assistance programs, which focus on prevention of drug and alcohol use and abuse and provide intervention and support for those students affected, directly or indirectly, by controlled substance or alcohol problems. Searches, in cooperation with law enforcement, may be used as a prevention or intervention tactic to discourage the use of controlled substances by students. STUDENT RECORDS Page 17 The Clinton Community School District has a responsibility to collect and maintain information regarding its students. The purpose of doing so is to assist students, their parents/guardians and the District in achieving their educational goals. Student records shall be accumulated, maintained and released in accordance with state and federal laws and established District procedures. The Clinton Community School District does not discriminate in its methods and practices as it collects and maintains information regarding its students on the basis of sex, race, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, religion, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. Discrimination complaints shall be processed in accordance with established complaint procedures. PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES Student possession of personal electronic devices is permitted in school buildings, as indicated in student handbooks. Personal electronic devices may not be used in the classroom unless directed by the teacher. Any student found violating this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action. Disciplinary action includes, but is not limited to, confiscation of the personal electronic device. Personal electronic devices can be held no longer than 24 hours. Pickup procedures will follow individual building instructions. The building principal shall annually inform students of this policy. STUDENT DRESS CODE The Clinton Community School District always strives to maintain an appropriate learning environment. In no situation will the Clinton Community School District allow dress or grooming that would, in the opinion of the administration, be disruptive or interfere with the learning process, be unsafe or harmful, be not in keeping with good health standards, the cause of excess maintenance problems or be considered vulgar or indecent. Our expectations for personal dress are listed below. * Hats and headwear are not to be worn in our buildings at any time unless prior permission was given by the building principal. This includes all indoor events. Upon entering any of the Clinton Schools, headwear must be removed. Hoods must not be worn on one s head while in school. Sunglasses do not belong in an educational setting. Bandannas and head clothes are also considered headwear. If anything is used to bind or hold hair it is generally acceptable. Items worn to cover the head are not allowed. * No student shall be permitted to wear clothing which is normally identified with gang or gang-related activities (e.g., gang related colors); or which displays pictures of writing referring to or advertising alcoholic beverages, taverns, alcoholic beverage distributors, tobacco products, weapons or illegal drugs; which contain sexual references, profanity or obscenity, or which consists of or displays states of undress or nudity. Clothing containing reference to any racial or otherwise offensive statement will not be permitted. * Spaghetti strap shirts, tank-tops with strap narrower than 2, halter tops, strapless dresses and clothing which exposes the midriff are not permitted. A rule of thumb: If your shirt cannot be tucked in, it is not appropriate for our learning community. Cleavage is not to be visible. * Pants, shorts and skirts must be worn in a fashion in which undergarments are not visible whether the student is standing, sitting or bending. Pants, shorts and skirts must be worn at the waist level and secured with a belt when necessary. Shorts and skirts must be a length that at-least reaches the mid-thigh area. * Chains and belts worn at the waist must not hang down any further than the typical depth of pants pockets. Dog collars with spikes may not be worn. * Sleep wear and slippers are not permitted in school. * Footwear must be worn at all times. * Outdoor coats and jackets are not to be worn in school. * Backpacks and purses must be kept in lockers at all times. Teachers or administrative staff may take initial action to enforce this code. If there is a disagreement between students and/or parents and the staff regarding the appropriateness of clothing, the principal will make the decision. This code shall be consistently, uniformly and fairly applied to all students This policy is in force on school property during the entire school day, in school vehicles at all times, and at school-sponsored activities. Students who fail to adhere to the provisions of the Student Dress Code Policy may be subject to disciplinary action by the school building principal. INFORMATION SOURCES When winter weather comes, and there is a chance of inclement weather causing transportation trouble, please listen to or view any of the following stations for information regarding this issue. Radio Stations WCLO - AM 1230 Janesville WJVL - FM 99.9 Janesville WGEZ - AM 1490 Beloit WGFB - AM 1380 Beloit WSLD - FM Whitewater WLKG - FM 96.1 Lake Geneva Television Stations Channel 3 TV (WISC) Madison Channel 13 TV (WREX) Rockford Channel 15 TV (WMTV) Rockford Channel 17 TV (WTVO) Rockford Channel 23 TV (WIFR) Madison Channel 27 TV (WKOW) Madison CLOSING SCHOOL ON DAYS OF INCLEMENT WEATHER Parents and students of the Clinton School District should be aware of the procedures to follow on days when inclement weather may force the late start or early dismissal for students, or result in the closing of the district s school buildings for the day. Since the school district transports about 75% of its students over miles each day, weather forecasts and road conditions are checked well before any school closing announcements. Announcements of the closing of school will be made by area radio stations between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m., or during the day if a storm develops after students arrive at school. Calls will also be made to parents through Alert Now, the district s parent notification system. Information regarding the closing of schools will be given to radio and TV stations as soon as possible. If the radio station or TV does not carry the announcements, students and parents can assume there will be school as usual. PLEASE REMEMBER TO LISTEN TO THE RADIO, BUT DO NOT CALL THE RADIO STATION. On mornings when there is a possibility that schools in the area may be closed, radio stations are sometimes overwhelmed with hundreds of calls which can very well delay their receiving and airing important cancellation information. If weather is questionable and there is a delay in sending out buses in the morning, announcements will be made by radio regarding when the buses will be dispatched. This is sometimes necessary because of heavy fog that may lift later in the morning. If the weather is so bad that buses cannot be sent out by 10:00 a.m., then the district s schools will remain closed for the day. If the start of school is delayed in the morning, there will be no school for half-day students nor early childhood program classes. Should a storm develop during the day after school has already begun and students must be dismissed early, the same radio stations will broadcast the early dismissal announcements. Parents are encouraged to listen to the radio during this type of weather. In case of an early dismissal, afternoon kindergarten and early childhood program classes will be canceled if the decision can be made early enough. All students will go home on regular school bus runs. Activities which are normally held after school will be canceled. This includes athletic practices after school, club meetings, and scheduled athletic contests, both home or away.

18 Page 18 RELEASED TIME FOR RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION 1. The Clinton Community School District Board shall permit pupils with written permission of a parent or guardian to be absent from school at least 60 minutes but not more than 180 minutes per week to obtain religious instruction outside the school during the required school period. The supervisor of such religious instruction shall report monthly, to the principal of the school regularly attended, the names of the pupils who attended such weekly religious instruction. The Board may deny the privilege of released time to pupils who absent themselves from such religious instruction after requesting the privilege. The time period(s) allotted for the pupil to be absent from school for the purpose of religious instruction shall be determined by the Board. 2. Any transportation to religious instruction or from religious instruction to the public school shall be the responsibility of the parents or of the organization sponsoring the religious instruction. 3. The school district shall be released from all liability for a pupil who is absent from school in accordance with sub. (1). 4. Students who are given released time for sincerely held religious beliefs or instruction shall be given the opportunity to make up all academic requirements missed within a reasonable amount of time and shall be provided the opportunity to take any tests or examinations missed during their absence. Students who feel they have been denied the opportunity to make up work or examinations while being absent for religious purposes may make a written complaint to the school principal. A response shall be forwarded to the students and the parents or guardian within ten days. If the complaint is still not resolved satisfactorily, the written complaint shall then be forwarded to the school superintendent. If not resolved to the satisfaction of the student and parents/guardians within five days, the written complaint should then be forwarded to the Board of Education for resolution. ANNUAL ASBESTOS NOTIFICATION Under AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act), all primary and secondary schools are required to develop and implement a plan for managing all building materials which contain asbestos. Included in the AHERA Act is the requirement to annually notify all workers and building occupants (or their guardians) of asbestosrelated activities. Beginning in 1988, all buildings owned, leased, or under the control of the School District were inspected by EPA accredited inspectors, with building material samples analyzed by an independent laboratory. Based on the inspection, the School District prepared and the state approved a comprehensive management plan for managing the asbestos. Where the asbestos-containing materials are found, the District has in place an Operations and Maintenance program. The District has accomplished the following compliance mandates regarding the administration of asbestos in school buildings: Environmental Management Consulting, Inc. (EMC) was contracted to be the school s consultant for asbestos for the school year. The District is continuing with the Operations and Maintenance Program as designed for the School District. This ensures that all asbestos materials are kept in good condition in good condition. Periodic surveillance in each area containing asbestos has been completed every six months by our consultant. Also, the buildings are re-inspected by an accredited inspector every three years. The last three year re-inspection was conducted in September 2012 by Environmental Management Consulting, Inc. In the past year, the District did not conduct any asbestos removal activities. If asbestos removal projects are conducted in the future, all aspects of the project will be in compliance with NESHAPS regulations. All outside contractors shall contact the Director of Maintenance person before commencing work. Our goal at the Clinton Community School District is to be in full compliance with asbestos regulations. A copy of the Asbestos Management Plan is available for review by contacting the District Office. Questions related to this plan or any other asbestos concerns should be directed to the District s Designated Person, Mr. Paul Knueppel. Mr. Knueppel can be reached at (608) REQUIRED LEGAL NOTICES RULES FOR SCHOOL BUS RIDERS The following rules and regulations have been adopted by the Board of Education of the Clinton Community School District pertaining to student behavior with the school district s transportation program: 1. Be on time for the bus help keep the bus on schedule. 2. Be careful in approaching bus stops: walk on left, toward on-coming traffic. When approaching bus at school, remain on curb or sidewalk until buses stop. 3. Go to your designated seat in bus without disturbing or crowding other pupils. 4. Do not stand or extend your head, arms, hands or any other body parts out of windows, or stand up, move about, leave or enter the bus while it is in motion. 5. While you are in the bus, you are in the driver s charge and you must obey the driver, and aide on duty, promptly and cheerfully. 6. Help keep the bus clean (if applicable) and sanitary and orderly. 7. Standards for bus riders. a. The following are unacceptable behavior traits: 1) Swearing or objectionable language 2) Fighting, pushing or tripping another student 3) Throwing objects 4) Creating unnecessary confusion or noise 5) Standing or moving about when bus is in motion 6) Eating or littering on the bus 7) Damage to seats or other bus equipment; must be paid for by the rider 8) Failure to follow bus driver s directives 9) Possession of tobacco products on the school bus 10) Possession of any dangerous object or illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia 11) Loud talking, laughing or unnecessary confusion which could divert the driver s attention. 8. Be courteous to fellow pupils, bus driver and aide(s). 9. In leaving the bus, remain seated until it stops. If you cross the road, do so in front of the bus after making sure the highway is clear, and after checking with the bus driver. 10. Bus riders are to leave the bus only at their regular stop. If the parent of any rider files a written request, in advance, with the principal, the bus driver will permit the passenger(s) to leave the bus at the other point on the route designated by the parent. 11. Bus riders should board buses at the loading zone for their school. Pupils must walk from the school to the bus. (Most accidents occur from school to bus.) 12. Extra-curricular trips and excursions: a. The above rules will apply to any trip under school sponsorship. b. Pupils on extra-curricular trips must also respect the wishes of chaperones appointed by school officials to accompany the bus driver. INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (IEQ) ANNUUAL NOTIFICATION An Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Management Plan, for all buildings in the Clinton Community School District, is available for public inspection. This inspection must be done, by appointment only, during regular business hours at the office of the Buildings and Grounds Director. Please give at least one (1) working days notice to view this plan. Any request to view the plan will be honored by the designated IEQ Coordinator for the District s facilities within five (5) working days of the receipt of such a request. Copies of the document are available from the district office at a cost of $1.00 for the first page and 25 cents per page thereafter, upon five (5) days written request. The Indoor Environmental Quality in Schools Task Force (IEQ Task Force) was created by the 2009 Wisconsin Act 96. The purpose of the task force was to make recommendations to the State Superintendent for the development of a model management plan for maintaining indoor environmental quality. This included best management practices, indoor environmental quality training requirements for school district or private employees (who are responsible for the operation and maintenance of schools), educational materials relating to indoor environmental quality in schools, and model specifications for the design and construction of school facilities or additions to school facilities. As required in WI Stat (3) and (4), the School District maintains IEQ in school with measures that include quality heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, moisture control, integrated pest management, cleaning and maintenance schedules, appropriate materials selection, routine building inspections by maintenance personnel, appropriate training of staff, and communication. Reporting The school district encourages the prompt reporting and resolution of any and all IEQ concerns. Its goal is to provide a health and comfortable environment for students, staff and visitors, and avoid unnecessary costs related to the neglect of IEQ issues. All IEQ concerns shall be submitted in writing on the IEQ Concern Form to the IEQ Coordinator. This form is electronically available to administrative staff on the school district website. A copy of the IEQ Management Plan is available for review by contacting the Buildings & Grounds office. Questions related to this plan should be directed to the IEQ Coordinator, Mr. Robert Butler, who can be reached at It is our policy to maintain a safe and healthy environment for our students and our staff members. YOUTH OPTIONS College credit courses may be taken by students during the school day at no cost to the student with the approval of the supervisor of the Youth Options Program (YOP). High School credit will be awarded for these courses. Course enrollment is limited to courses that are not offered in the district curriculum. The opportunity may not be denied to a person because of their sex, race, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. Regulations: 1. Each year, prior to October 1, the high school principal shall provide information regarding the Youth Options Program to the students currently enrolled in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 and to their parents. This information should be distributed to the student s current address; the communication may be part of an annual letter to parents and/or included in the High School Handbook. A record should be kept of the mailing list and the date of the mailing in order to confirm compliance with State rules. 2. Youth Options applies to any state-assisted postsecondary institution and any other nonprofit educational institutions located within the state, that has notified the State Superintendent of its participation in the program and complies with (1) (nondiscrimination.) To read the complete policy 2271 Youth Options or to view other CCSD School Board Policies, view online at and click on School Board Policies under the Board of Education Tab.

19 REQUIRED LEGAL NOTICES STUDENT ATTENDANCE POLICY Page Compulsory Attendance Age (6-18) In accordance with Wisconsin State law, all students are required to attend school regularly during the full period and hours that school is in session until the end of the school term, quarter or semester of the school year in which the student becomes eighteen (18) years of age or satisfies the school district s graduation requirements. Students may withdraw from school prior to that time under the following conditions: A. Any child who is 16 years of age may be excused from regular school attendance by the school board upon the child s request and with the written approval of the child s parent or guardian if the child and his parent/guardian agree, in writing, that the child will participate in a program or curriculum modification leading to the child s high school graduation. Program or curriculum modifications for purposes of this requirement include the following: 1) Attendance at a vocational, technical, and adult education school in lieu of high school or on a part-time basis; 2) Modifications within the child s current academic program; 3) A Board approved work-based learning program; 4) Enrollment in any alternative public school or program located in the school district in which the child resides; 5) Enrollment in any nonsectarian private school or program located in the school district in which the child resides which complies with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Enrollment in such school or program shall be pursuant to a contractual agreement which provides for the payment of the child s tuition by the school district; 6) Home-bound study, including nonsectarian correspondence courses or other courses of study approved by the school board or nonsectarian tutoring provided by the school in which the child is enrolled; or 7) Enrollment in any public educational program outside the school district in which the child resides. Enrollment of a child in such program may be pursuant to a contractual agreement between school districts. B. Any child who is seventeen (17) years of age or over may be excused from regular school attendance by the school board upon the child s request and with the written approval of the child s parent or guardian if the child and the parent or guardian agree, in writing, that the child will participate in a program or curriculum modification leading to the child s high school graduation or leading to a high school equivalency diploma. (Program or curriculum modifications include those outlined above.) C. A written agreement is required between the child, the parent or guardian, the school board and a representative of the high school equivalency program leading to the child s high school graduation prior to a child s admission to such program(s). The agreement must state the services to be provided, the time period needed to complete the high school equivalency program or program leading to high school graduation, and how the performance of the student will be monitored. D. The school board is responsible for monitoring the written agreement on a regular basis. In no case, will the agreement be monitored less frequently than once per semester. In the event the school board determines that a child is not complying with the agreement, the school board will notify the child, the parent or guardian, and the high school equivalency program or program leading to high school graduation that the agreement may be modified or suspended in thirty (30) days. Any student who withdraws from school under the law, has the right to be readmitted to school upon request so long as the student remains of school age. The district shall specifically inform the student who is given approval by the Board of Education to withdraw of this right for re-admittance. 2. School Attendance Officer A. The building principal or if the principal is absent the principal s agent is designated as School Attendance Officer at each of the district s schools and will deal with matters relating to school attendance and truancy. B. The School Attendance Officer of each school shall determine daily which students enrolled in the school are absent from school and whether the absence is excused. C. Annually, on or before June 15, each School Attendance Officer shall determine how many students enrolled in their school were absent in the previous year and whether the absences were excused. This information will be submitted to the District Administrator who shall notify the State Superintendent of the determination. D. The School Attendance Officer in each school shall notify the parent or guardian of a student who has been truant, of the student s truancy and direct the parent or guardian to return the student to school no later than the next day on which school is in session or to provide an acceptable excuse. The notice under this paragraph must be given before the end of the second school day after receiving a report of an unexcused absence and may be made by personal service, mail or telephone call of which a written record is kept. E. The District Administrator in cooperation with each Attendance Officer will visit any place of employment in the school district when complaints have been received to ascertain whether any minors are employed there contrary to law. The District Administrator will provide information regarding the attendance of any student between the ages 6 and 18 who is a resident of the school district or who claims or is claimed to be in attendance at a private school located in the school district. 3. Student Absences and Excuses A. Regular attendance is a responsibility that should be shared by parents, student and school. B. Acceptable absences include illness, trip sponsored by the school, absences excused in writing by the parent/guardian prior to the absence (if consistent with one of the reasons identified in school board policy), and absences of good cause approved by the School Attendance Officer. C. Work Absences - Arrangements must be made with the School Attendance Officer prior to the anticipated absence. D. Planned absence - When a student is to accompany the parent on a vacation or trip, visit a college, and other planned absences, the student shall notify the School Attendance Officer and make arrangements for make-up work one week prior to the anticipated absence. 4. Parents and/or Guardian Responsibility A. Since regular school attendance is important, parents or guardians must make every effort to limit family outings or other avoidable circumstances which interfere with a student s education. B. Parents or guardians are obligated to insure that a student attends school. Failure to do so may result in legal action against the parents according to Section (5) of the Wisconsin State Statutes. C. Parents are authorized to excuse their child from school attendance for any reasons, up to a maximum of ten (10) school days in a school year, provided they notify the school in writing prior to the absence. In order to be considered an excused absence, the reasons for the absence must be consistent with one of the reasons identified in Board policy and written parental approval must be provided to the school before the absence. All course work, missed during the absence by the student so excused, must be made up. D. When parents or guardians know their child must be absent from school, the parents or guardians must make arrangements with the school prior to the absence. This allows teachers an opportunity to give students advance assignments of the work to be covered while they are gone. E. Parents are required to call the school before 10:00 a.m. to inform the school of the reason for a student s absence in the event of sickness or some other unpredictable absence. F. Parents or guardians must provide a written explanation of absences at the time the student returns to school, unless the absence has received prior approval of the School Attendance Officer. 5. Student Responsibility A. Students are required to attend all their scheduled classes and study halls, unless they have obtained parental permission and a pass approved by the School Attendance Officer. B. Upon returning to school, students who have been absent are required to bring a written explanation of the absence from their parents or guardians, unless the absence has received prior approval from the School Attendance Officer. 6. School Responsibility A. When a student has been absent a total of three unexcused absences or ten excused absences an attendance notification letter will be sent to the parents or guardians. A statement quoting the state law governing school attendance will also be enclosed. B. When a student has been absent a total or part or all of five unexcused absences or fifteen excused absences, an attendance notification letter will be sent to the parents or guardians. 1) An administrative review of the case will be held and will consider the following: a. Parent input-in person or by telephone b. School input- academic, social/emotional c. Medial input 2) A personal parent conference, as required by state law, will be requested by the School Attendance Officer within five (5) school days after the date that the attendance notification (habitual truancy notice) letter has been sent to the student s parent/guardian by the School Attendance Officer to discuss the following options: a. Educational counseling b. Evaluation of the student to determine possible learning problems c. Evaluation of the student to determine possible social problems. d. Home visitation 7. Legal Referral A legal referral may be initiated if a poor attendance pattern has continued and if the School Attendance Officer has completed the following: A. Met with the student s parent or guardian to discuss the student s truancy or has attempted to meet with the student s parent or guardian and been refused. B. Provided an opportunity for educational counseling to the student to determine whether a change in the student s curriculum would resolve the student s truancy and has considered curriculum modifications under sec (1)(d). C. Evaluated the student to determine whether learning problems may be a cause of the student s truancy, and, if so, has taken appropriate action or made appropriate referrals. D. Conducted an evaluation to determine whether social problems may be a cause of the student s truancy and, if so, has taken appropriate action or made appropriate referrals. A legal referral for truancy may be filed if the meeting with the parent/guardian is not held with ten (10) school days after the date that the attendance notification (habitual truancy notice) is sent. 8. Teacher Responsibility A. Teachers are required to emphasize the importance and necessity of good attendance. Classroom procedures and grading requirements will be developed which reflect the effect class attendance has on student progress. TITLE I NOTIFICATION Parents may request and obtain information regarding: (1) The professional qualifications of their child s classroom teachers, including the following: (a) whether the teacher has met state licensing criteria for the grade level(s) and subject area(s) taught; (b) whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or provisional status through which state licensing criteria have been waived; and (c) the undergraduate degree major of the teacher, and any graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, including the field of discipline of the certification or degree. (2) The professional qualifications of paraprofessionals providing instructional-related services to their child. For a complete listing of policies visit online

20 Page 20 CHS Students Attend Badger State Zach Kaminski, Rudi Gonstead, and Carter Ostrander of Clinton High School were three of 870 young men from across the state to attend Badger Boys State at Ripon College. Ciera Ballmer and Dani Vance attended Badger Girls State at UW-Oshkosh along with more than 700 girls from other schools across the state. Badger Boys and Girls State is a program that teaches the workings of government by doing. It was also a journey of discovering a great many things that form people into who they become; leaders, friends, students, athletes, and most of all citizens of their respective cities, towns, and state. During their stay, representatives are grouped into cities and counties that form a 51 st state. For the duration of the conference, the citizens of this new state carry out all the main functions of city, county, and state government using basic laws and fundamental procedures of the State of Wisconsin as their guide. The program is designed to teach its citizens that the American form of government is stronger and more vital in today s world than ever before. This valuable experience was sponsored by the local American Legion Post of Clinton, Wisconsin. Dani Vance The Wright Stuff Assembly Students at Clinton Elementary attended an assembly called The Wright Stuff, which told of the invention of the airplane. The assembly was presented by two men as they portrayed the roles of Orville and Wilbur Wright and all the trials and errors and struggles they faced before they crafted a plane that would actually fly. At the end of the assembly they created a model of what the first airplane looked like. Students were quite entertained while they learned. Actors portrayed Orville and Wilbur Wright to tell the story of how the brothers invented the first airplane. THE UPBEAT UPDATE is a publication of the Clinton Community School District EDITOR Audrey Buchanan CONTENT EDITOR Dr. Randy Refsland People to Contact: DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION & OTHERS Ciera Ballmer To the left: Zach Kaminsky, Rudi Gonstead, and Carter Ostrander attended the Badger Boys State Conference at Ripon College. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Clinton Community School District At the end of the assembly, the actors had put together a model simulating what the first airplane looked like. District Administrator Dr. Randy Refsland Business Manager Andrew Chromy Director of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Nichole Erickson Director of Pupil Services Hildegard Kopp In compliance with the Executive Order 11246; Title II of the Education Amendments of 1976; Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; Title IX Regulation Implementing Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Wisconsin Statute ; PI 9.05(2); and all other Federal, State, School rules, laws, regulations, and policies, the Clinton Community School District, Clinton, Wisconsin, shall not discriminate on the basis of sex, or sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, ancestry, or national origin, pregnancy, marital or parental status, or handicap, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability in the educational programs or activities which it operates and in its employment. It is the intent of the Clinton Community School District, to comply with both the letter and the spirit of the law in making certain discrimination does not exist in its policies, regulations, and operations. Grievance procedures for Title IX and Section 504 have been established for students, their parents, and employees who feel discrimination has been shown by the Clinton Community School District. Specific complaints of alleged discrimination under Title IX (sex) and Section 504 (handicap) should be referred to: Director of Pupil Services Clinton High School 112 Milwaukee Road P.O. Box 566 Clinton, Wisconsin (608) Complaints can be filed with the Office for Civil Rights. Office for Civil Rights - Region V 300 South Wacker Drive Eighth Floor Chicago, Illinois (312) All students enrolled in and attending the Clinton Community School District may participate in its education programs and activities, including but not limited to health, physical education, music and vocational and technical education. No person will be denied admission to school or be denied participation in, or be denied the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any curricular, extracurricular, pupil services, recreational, or other program or activity because of the person s race, color, national origin, age, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or parental status, handicap, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. In addition, arrangements can be made to ensure that the lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation. BOARD OF EDUCATION President: Robert McConnell romcconnell@clintonwisch.com Vice-President: Jill Gunderson jigunderson@clintonwisch.com Clerk: Tom Howard tohoward@clintonwisch.com Treasurer: Dustin Esselman duesselman@clintonwisch.com Member: Craig Ostrander crostrander@clintonwisch.com Member: Evelyn Propp evpropp@clintonwisch.com Member: Gary Gilbank gagilbank@clintonwisch.com High School Principal Phillip Pape Middle School Principal Ben Simmons Elementary School Principal Joseph Bellante School Counselors Kelly Kaminski (CES) Susan Read (CMS) Janae Gile (CHS) School Psychologist Jessie Stevenson (CHS) Meghan Saxine (CMS) (CES) Grounds & Transportation Robert Butler II Webmaster & Communications Audrey Buchanan