SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2015-2016 Beech Street Pre-School New Student RegistrationlEnrollment - Starting August 19 you can pick up an application from 8:00-3:30 First Day of School August 31 8:00-11:00 a.m.l12:00-3:00 p.m. Mesa, Kemper and Manaugh registration will be at each individual school Registration/Enrollment August 6 8:00-4:00 First Day of School: Wed, August 26 7:50-1:30 Class Time: Monday through Friday 7:50 3:10 Wednesday 7:50-1:30 Lewis Arriola and Pleasant View, Grades K-5 RegistrationlEnrollment August 11 8:00-3:00 First Day of School: Wed, August 26 7:50-1:30 Class Time: Monday through Friday 7:50 3:10 Wednesday 7:50 1:30 Kindergarten students must be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2015 First Grade students must be 6 years old on or before August 31,2015 Cortez Middle School, Grades 6-8 New Student Registration August 5 8:30-4:00 (Requires immunization records) *Returning students who have pre-registered do NOT need to come in for further registration. 6 th Grade Parent/Student Back-to-School Night August 20 7:00 p.m. i h & 8 th grade Parent/Student Back-to School Night August 20 5:30 p.m. Fall Sports Registration (7'h & 8 th grades) Football (Cafeteria) - Activity Fee $60.00 August 6 1:00-4:00 Cross Country - Activity Fee $50.00 August 6 1:00-4:00 Volleyball (Cafeteria) - Activity Fee $50.00 August 6 1:00-4:00 (Physical and permission slips may be picked up at CMS.) August 10th, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. will be the first football practice. First Day of School: Wed, August 26 8:50-3:00 Class Time: Monday through Friday 8:50-4:15 Wednesday 8:50-3:00 Montezuma-Cortez High School- Grades 9-12 New Student Registration and Back to School Nights 6 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mon, 08110115-Seniors * Tues, 08111115-Juniors * Wed, 08112115-Sophmores * Thurs, 08113115-Freshmen School Class time: Monday through Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 4:25 p.m.; Wednesday 9:00 a.m.- 3: lo p.m. First Day of School - Wednesday, August 26,2015-9:00 a.m. - 3: lo p.m. Call School Counselors Office for any questions or appointments at 970-565-3722 ext. 2129
Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 PUBLIC RELEASE 2015-2016 School Year The Montezuma-Cortez School District today announced its policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free and reduced price meals or free milk served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs and the Special Milk Program. Local school officials will use the following household size and income criteria for determining eligibility. FREE MEALS REDUCED PRICE MEALS Family Size Yearly Yearly 1 $15,301 $21,775 2 $20,709 $29,471 3 $26,117 $37,167 4 $31,525 $44,863 5 $36,933 $52,559 6 $42,341 $60,255 7 $47,749 $67,951 8 $53,157 $75,647 For each additional family member add : $5,408 $7,696 Children from families whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free or reduced price meals. Applications for Free and Reduced Price School Meals are being provided to all homes with a letter to households. Only one application is required for all children in the household. Additional copies are available in each school. The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility and verifying data. Applications from families receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly the Food Stamp Program) or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) benefits need only to list the children's names, name of the person receiving the program benefits, respective case number, and the signature of an adult household member. Eligibility for free meals is extended to all children in the household when the application lists a case number for any household member. All other households that would qualify based upon income must show the names of all household members related or not (such as grandparents, other relatives, or friends), the amount of gross income each person receives, the frequency and source of pay, the signature of an adult household member, and the last four digits of that adult's social security number-or check the box if the adult does not have a social security number, The information on the application may be verified by the school or other program officials at any time during the school year. Households with children who are eligible under the Head Start, homeless, migrant, or runaway programs should contact the school for assistance in receiving benefits. To complete an application, they must mark the relevant box to indicate their appropriate eligibility. Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals. Any foster child in the household is eligible for free meals regardless of income. If a family has just foster children in the home and wishes to apply for meals, they should complete the application using the instructions for households with foster children only. If a family has foster and non-foster children living with them and wishes to apply for meals, they should complete the application using the instructions for households that have foster and non-foster children residing in
the home. Including foster children as household members may help other children in the household qualify for meal benefits. An application cannot be approved unless it contains complete eligibility information as indicated on the application and instructions. When known to the school district, households will be notified of their children's eligibility for free meals if they are members of households receiving assistance from SNAP or FDPIR. If the household receives such a notice, no application is required for free meal benefits. If any children in the household were not listed on the eligibility notice or not listed on the application, the household should contact the district to have benefits extended to that child(ren). When known to the school district, households will be notified of any child's eligibility for free meals if the individual child is categorized as homeless, migrant, or runaway or is enrolled in an eligible Head Start program. For any child not listed on the eligibility notice, the household should contact the district about any child also eligible under one of these programs or should submit an application for other children. Households notified of their children's eligibility must contact the district if they choose to decline meal benefits. Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) participants may be eligible for free or reduced price meals. Please contact your school. Under the provision of the Policy, The Nutrition Services Director will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent is dissatisfied with the decision, a request may be made to discuss it with the determining official. A formal appeal may be made either orally or in writing to the Superintendent at 970-565-7522/400 N. Elm, Cortez, CO 81321 for a hearing to appeal the decision. The policy contains an outline of the hearing procedure. Each school has a copy of the complete policy which may be reviewed by any interested party. Applications may be submitted any time during the school year. If you are not eligible now but have a decrease in income, become unemployed, have an increase in family size, or become eligible for SNAP or FDPIR benefits or become categorically eligible, you may fill out an application at that time. Non-discrimination Statement: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against Its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/ complaint filing cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or e-mail at QIQ9..@m.intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845 6136 (in Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
COLORADO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM This program is funded by the Colorado Preschool Program and operated by the Montezuma-Cortez RE-l School District. Our program is based on developmentally appropriate programs; Creative Curriculum and Open Court with emphasis on the language development of all children. The following age requirements must be met by all applicants: Children must be 4 years of age by August 31 of the year enrolled. Children currently receiving speech and/or special education services must be at least 3 years of age by August 31 of the year enrolled. Children with qualifying risk factors may attend a three year old class if they are 3 years of age by August 31 of the year enrolled. The program consists of half-day session Monday through Thursday, following the current Montezuma Cortez RE-1 School District Calendar. Due to the hours of the program, lunch is not available. Snacks are served during each session. For more infonnation, please call 970-565-7491.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS All students K-12 are required to receive the following immunizations for school entry: DTP - 5 doses; Polio - 4 doses; Hepatitis B-3 doses; MMR - 2 doses. Students in grades K 8 must have 2 doses of Varicella vaccine (chickenpox). Students who have had chickenpox do not need the vaccine. Students in grades 6-12 must have the Tdap shot. Students may be exempted from immunizations for medical, personal, or religious reasons. More complete immunization requirement information is available at the school district website: www.cortez.k12.co.us. from home page go to Support Services, Health Services. Your child will need to bring or mail proof of this immunization to school in order to enroll for the first time. Any student who is not in compliance with this law will be subject to suspension or expulsion from school. Ifyou have questions, please call School Health Services at 970-565-3722, Ext. 2146.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, the educational programs, activities and employment opportunities offered by the district are offered without regard to race, color, sex (which includes marital status) sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, disability or need for special education services. The Title IX designated coordinator is Alex Carter, the Section 504 coordinator is Lori Haukeness and the ADA compliance activities coordinator is Jessica Spencer, they can be reached at 970-565-7282. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA. Director. Office of Civil Rights. 1400 Independence Avenue. SW. Washington DC 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 (voice) or (202)720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.