Hallsville R-IV School District

Primary Summer School Program

Kindergarten-2nd Grade students

2008 Handbook

 

“Accelerated Extended Learning”

June 2-June 27, 2008

 

The purpose of this handbook is to provide information and suggestions for planning your child’s summer activities in the Hallsville area.  We have presented the program guidelines and course descriptions.  Established guidelines will be followed in order to maintain consistent and equitable processing for everyone interested in enrolling for the Summer School Program.

 

          We are excited about the wide range of coursework offered this year.  We believe the activities are truly student-centered, creative and challenging.  Teachers have been strongly encouraged to engage students in interactive activities that promote, build upon and further develop critical thinking skills.

 

Please read the handbook carefully and mark the various deadlines for the program.  The administrative staff is available to assist you in answering questions you might have regarding the information contained in the handbook.  Call the Primary School office at 696-5512 x602 for clarification and answers to your questions.  We look forward to a highly successful and rewarding summer school program.

Lucy Bell and Suzanne Stillwell – Summer School Coordinators

lbell@hallsville.org     sstillwe@hallsville.org

 

Tom Baugh, Superintendent                   John Robertson, Director of Finance & Curriculum

Jeff Dodson, High School Principal          Chris Crane, Middle School Principal        

Dan Lane, Intermediate School Principal     Amber Hicks, Primary School Principal

George Rudisaile, Director of Operations     Lucy Bell, Director of Special Services

 

The information in this packet and summer school updates will be available on-line at

http://www.hallsville.org/summer08



Hallsville R-IV 2008 Primary Summer School

This handbook is for students currently attending

Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grade

For information on the pre-kindergarten summer program, contact the Primary Office at 696-5512 x602.

For information on the summer program for current 3rd-12th grade students, please see the Intermediate, Middle School or High School Summer School Packets or contact the appropriate building office or view the handbooks online at http://www.hallsville.org/summer08.

 

Purpose:  The purpose of summer school is to provide enrichment opportunities, offer exploratory classes, and remediate deficiencies in required courses that may not be available during the traditional school year in areas that are needed by and/or of interest to the student.  Summer school is free to all students.

Summer School Schedule:  June 2-June 27, 200     8

Primary building time:  8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Bus Transportation:  Summer school provides transportation pick up and drop off services similar to the regular school year services.  Service points, routes and schedules will be determined after summer school registration is complete.  (See the Bus Transportation Request form later in this packet.)

Breakfast & Lunch:  A breakfast and lunch will be available at summer school in the Primary and Intermediate Commons.  Students may also choose to bring their lunch.  The campus will remain CLOSED during the lunch period.  Therefore, no student will be allowed to leave campus for lunch.

Discipline:  All discipline policies outlined in the Student Code of Conduct will be enforced during summer school and all related activities.  Inappropriate behaviors are unacceptable during summer school.  If a student violates the Student Code of Conduct they will be sent to the office where their parent/guardian will be called and the situation discussed.  Additional violations of the Student Code of Conduct may result in the student’s suspension for the remainder of the summer term. 

All students and parents/guardians will be required to complete and sign an admittance agreement for acceptance into Hallsville R-IV Summer School stating the student will abide by the Student Code of Conduct. (See the Admittance Agreement later in this packet.)

Attendance:  The summer school program is a concentrated curriculum.  Good attendance is vital to students’ success.  It is highly recommended that all students enroll in a full day of summer school and miss no more than 3 days.  Students who are taking summer school to recover credit or as a provision for promotion to the next grade may miss no more than 3 days to earn credit in summer school.

Perfect Attendance:  Students achieving perfect attendance will qualify for rewards & prizes.  Students may qualify for weekly attendance awards.  Note:  Any absence, including excused absences such as Doctor Appointments, Tardies and Discipline Referrals disqualify students from attendance rewards. 

Registration begins Monday, March 17

Registration packets will be available on or before March 10.   Packets will be available on-line and will be sent home with primary and intermediate students and available in school offices to middle school and high school students.  Summer school enrollment forms will be accepted beginning 8:00 am, Monday, March 17.  Forms should be returned to the current classroom teacher for teacher recommendation or comments. Hallsville R-IV School District students will be given first priority for registration.  Most classes are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis with priority consideration given to students with teacher recommendations for classes to meet specific academic needs.  Priority may also be given to students attending a full day of summer school over students enrolled in only a half day.   Class offerings and schedules will be subject to enrollment and teacher availability.

Registration forms need to be returned by Friday, May 9 at 4:00 p.m.

At that time, classes must meet preset enrollment numbers to be offered.  Due to financial constraints, classes with small enrollments may be cancelled or combined with other offerings.  Late registrations (those received after May 9) will be accepted on a space available basis.  Parents/Guardians will be notified in writing of enrollment approval, class information, and transportation provisions after May 9.

 

Students from other school districts may enroll in Hallsville R-IV Summer School.  These students must abide by the guidelines of this handbook.  In addition, out-of-district summer school students will be provided and must sign in agreement to Hallsville R-IV Schools Discipline/Student Code of Conduct, Hallsville R-IV Computer Access Agreement, Hallsville R-IV Schools Health Information Form, current immunizations, and the Medical Release of Information form.

 

 

2008 Primary Summer School Offerings

Placement is according to current 2007-2008 grade level.

Course offerings are subject to change and depend on adequate enrollment, teacher availability, and funding.

Current

Grade Level

Course Titles

AM

PM

Pre-K

 

Must be enrolled in Kindergarten for the 2008-09 year by registering at the   

Kindergarten Registration and participating in the Kindergarten Screening.  Please contact the Primary School Office at 696-5512 x602 for more information and  

Summer school packets for Pre-K. These are also available online.

K

K Reading Excursions*

K Reading Excursions*

K

K Math Excursions*

K Math Excursions*

K

K Stepping Stones*

K Stepping Stones*

K

 

Ready! Set! Go! To 1st Grade Reading and Writing

Ready! Set! Go! To 1st Grade

Reading and Writing

K

 

Ready! Set! Go! To 1st Grade Math and Science

Ready! Set! Go! To 1st Grade

Math and Science

1st grade

1st grade Reading Excursions*

1st grade Reading Excursions*

1st grade

  Getting Ready for 2nd grade*

Getting Ready for 2nd grade*

1st grade

Reading/Writing Explorers

Reading/Writing Explorers

1st grade

Science Explorers

Science Explorers

1st & 2nd grades

2nd Grade Math Games

1st Grade Math Games

1st & 2nd grades

1st Grade TouchMath® Plus*

2nd Grade TouchMath® Plus*

2nd grade

2nd Grade Reading Excursions*

2nd Grade Reading Excursions*

2nd grade

Getting Ready for 3rd Grade*

Getting Ready for 3rd Grade*

2nd grade

Reading/Writing Explorers

Reading/Writing Explorers

2nd grade

Science Explorers

Science Explorers

 

*Enrollment is limited to students with current teacher recommendations only.


Primary Summer School Course Descriptions

Placement is according to current 2007-2008 grade level.

Course offerings are subject to change and depend on adequate enrollment, teacher availability, and funding.

 

Summer Classes for Current Kindergarten Students

 

In the first three classes, Excursions and Stepping Stones, current kindergarten students will enjoy learning activities about bugs, dinosaurs and all things summer!  Class size is limited to provide small group and individualized instruction.  Students will be admitted by current teacher recommendation. 

K Reading Excursions* –Students will review reading readiness skills through interactive language arts activities.  

Morning or Afternoon class                                             Instructor:  Penny Fadler

 

K Math Excursions* – Students will review reading readiness skills through interactive mathematics activities.    

Morning or Afternoon class                                            Instructor:  Cristina Heet

 

K Stepping Stones*- Students will improve basic readiness skills through motivating reading, writing, science and math activities. 

Morning or Afternoon class                                             Instructor: Katy Hague

 

K Ready! Set! Go! To 1st Grade Reading & Writing –  Current kindergarten students will enrich reading and writing skills in preparation for 1st grade.   Reading will be enriched by providing reading materials at the students' instructional level.  Writing skills will be enhanced through writers’ workshop activities. 

Morning or Afternoon class                                Instructor:  Jackie Quick

 

K Ready! Set! Go to 1st Grade Math and Science:  “Building Brain Power”- Current kindergarten students will enrich math and science skills through exploration of the world of dinosaurs in “We “Dig” Math and Science” – Week 1, an introduction to sea life in “Diving into Math and Science” – Week 2, getting your mind and body in physical shape in “Brain Workout” – Week 3, and “Science Experiments Your Parents Won’t Ever Let You Do!” – Week 4.

Morning or Afternoon class                                            Instructor: Kena Forbis

 

*Enrollment is limited to students with current teacher recommendations only.
Summer Classes for Current 1st Grade Students

 

1st Grade Reading Excursions* – Current 1st grade students will review basic reading and writing skills through interactive language arts activities.   Class size limited to provide small group and individualized instruction.  Students admitted by current teacher recommendation.  

Morning or Afternoon class                                                     Instructor:  Nicki Klasing

 

1st Getting Ready for 2nd Grade*:  Ants, Bees and Other Creepy Crawlers – Current 1st grade students will prepare to enter 2nd grade through motivating reading, writing, and math activities.  Have your ever wondered how ants, bees, ladybugs and lightning bugs live?  If you have, this class is for you?  You’ll get ready for 2nd by reading stories, poems and chants about bugs.  How about some buggy math problems too?  Learn ANTonyms (opposites) games and BUG word families.  Adam Ant and Amanda Ant review long and short vowels with fun games.  Terrific bug art projects are included too.  Class size limited to provide small group and individualized instruction.  

Morning or Afternoon class                                                          Instructor:  Janice Erickson

 

1st Reading and Writing Explorers- This class will use books and writing activities that will allow students to read and write in a creative manner.  Students will be able to write and publish stories, make a recipe book, make and eat fun foods, etc.

Morning or Afternoon class                                             Instructor:  Kay Strodtman

 

1st Science Explorers– Students will extend science skills through explorations of animals, plants and nature through hands-on experiences.  Multidisciplinary lessons involving other subject areas such as reading, math, and social studies will be included with a major emphasis on science objectives.

Morning or Afternoon class                                 Instructor:  Layla Alafaireet

 

1st TouchMath® Plus* – The TouchMath® session has expanded to nurture the student’s number sense which is essential for success in mathematics.  TouchMath® is a multi-sensory system developed to help students solve addition and subtraction facts without using their fingers or other manipulatives (blocks, counters, etc.).  Additionally, the student will focus on numerical relationships such as doubles and combinations that make ten.  Application to real life mathematics situations will be integrated through games and role-play. Class size limited to provide small group and individualized instruction.

Morning class                                                                                    Instructor:  Becky Hoskins

 

1st Math Games* – Students will strengthen basic math skills and learn new math strategies through hands-on, interactive activities, games and computer activities  Internet usage policy must be signed. Class size limited to provide small group and individualized instruction.

Afternoon class                                   Instructors:  Joni Crossgrove / Pam Hassler

 

*Enrollment is limited to students with current teacher recommendations only.                                                                                                 

Summer Classes for Current 2nd Grade Students

 

2nd Grade Reading Excursions* – Current 2nd grade students will review reading strategies through interactive language arts activities.  Writing will be incorporated as “after” reading activities.  Class size limited to provide small group and individualized instruction.   Students admitted by current teacher recommendation. 

Morning or Afternoon class                                             Instructor:  Joyce Chittum

 

2nd Getting Ready for 3rd Grade* - Current 2nd grade students will prepare to enter 3rd grade through motivating reading, writing, science and math activities.  Class size limited to provide small group and individualized instruction.  Students admitted by current teacher recommendation.  

Morning or Afternoon class                                         Instructor:  Melanie Moore

 

2nd Reading and Writing Explorers- This class will use books and writing activities that will allow students to read and write in a creative manner.  Students will be able to write and publish stories, make a recipe book, make and eat fun foods, etc.

Morning or Afternoon class                                       Instructor:  Lauren Anderson

 

2nd Science Explorers– Students will extend science skills through explorations of animals, plants, and nature through hands-on experiences.   Multidisciplinary lessons involving other subject areas such as reading, math, and social studies will be included with a major emphasis on science objectives.

Morning or Afternoon class                                Instructor:  Jennifer Lindsey

 

2nd TouchMath® Plus* – The TouchMath® session has expanded to nurture the student’s number sense which is essential for success in mathematics.  TouchMath® is a multi-sensory system developed to help students solve addition and subtraction facts without using their fingers or other manipulatives (blocks, counters, etc.).  Additionally, the student will focus on numerical relationships such as doubles and combinations that make ten.  Application to real life mathematics situations will be integrated through games and role-play. Class size limited to provide small group and individualized instruction.

Afternoon class                                                              Instructor:  Becky Hoskins

 

2nd Math Games* – Students will strengthen basic math skills and learn new math strategies through hands-on, interactive activities, games and computer activities  Internet usage policy must be signed. Class size limited to provide small group and individualized instruction.

Morning class                                       Instructors:  Joni Crossgrove / Pam Hassler

 

*Enrollment is limited to students with current teacher recommendations only.


2008 Hallsville R-IV Summer School

K-2 Registration/Enrollment Form

Pre-Kindergarten – Please use separate form available in the Primary Office or online.

 

Student: __________________________________ Birthdate:_____________

Teacher: _______________________        Circle Current Grade:   K     1st     2nd

School Name and Address (if out-of-district) ____________________________

Parent/Guardian: __________________________ Home Phone: _____________

Address: ______________________________     Work Phone: _____________

City: _________________________________             Zip Code: ____________

Email: __________________________________________________________

Class Requests:

 

AM

PM

Current Teacher Comment/Initial

1st Choice

 

 

 

 

2nd Choice

 

 

 

 

3rd Choice

 

 

 

 

Please Note:  All students will be assigned to classes based on student’s current level as determined by school personnel.

Comments:____________________________________________________________________

Return this form along with the completed Admittance Agreement and the Transportation Request Form as soon as possible.  Some courses are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis. When classes begin to fill, priority is given to in-district students.  The enrollment window opens Monday, March 17 and closes on Friday, May 9, 2008, 4:00 pm.  Late registration will be accepted, but class assignments will be made on a space available basis.

For Office Use Only

Date received:______________________ Time received:_____________  Person receiving forms:  :____________________

_____ All information on above registration form complete         

_____Admittance Agreement                                                            Transportation Request:      Bus          No bus                   

Teacher Input:___________            Entered on Class Lists: _____________          Entered into SIS: _________________

_____Out-of-district student           Date health and other forms sent _________ Date forms returned_________________

Hallsville R-IV Summer School Admittance Agreement

 

To be completed by the student or student with parent help:

 

          Who recommended that you attend summer school? ____________________

Why do you wish to attend summer school?

 

 

I understand that acceptance to the Hallsville R-IV Summer School session is by selection only.  I understand the summer school program is a choice only for those students who have a strong desire to further their education and complete requirements for advancement and/or those who wish to participate in accelerated instruction.  I have carefully reviewed and understand the school district’s application forms.  I would like to be considered for enrollment in the summer session and will perform with a positive attitude, be a responsible student, maintain good attendance, be punctual to each class, and achieve to the best of my ability each and every day.

 

Student Signature:___________________________________ Date:_____________

 

To be completed by the parent or guardian:

          Do you agree with your child in his/her desire to attend summer school? _____

            Why do you want your child to attend summer school?

 

I have carefully reviewed the application of admittance to Hallsville R-IV Summer School and understand the selection process.  I will review the policies and procedures of the summer session with my child and understand that admission to the school depends on our support of the rules governing the school.  Students who violate the summer school rules will be subject to dismissal.

 

Parent/Guardian Signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________

2008 Summer School - Bus Transportation Request

(Available for in-district students only)

 

Student Name_________________________ Grade Level________________

Parent/Guardian_________________________________________________

Contact Information______________________________________________

 

Summer school only provides pick up and drop off services at central locations within our district.  We need the information below to determine these places.  If you are enrolling your child in summer school, please complete this form.

 

1)   _____ No, we will not be using bus transportation this summer.   

 

2)   _____ Yes, we would like to use bus transportation this summer. 

 

If you answered yes, please complete the following information.

 

Morning Pick-Up:  Parent/Guardian/Sitter Name:____________________________

                                 

Street address, City                               Phone #

 

 

 

 

 

Afternoon Drop-Off: Parent/Guardian/Sitter Name:__________________________

 

 Street Address, City                              Phone #

 

A Bus Transportation list will be sent home as soon as we receive your replies and determine summer bus routes.  Thank you.