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KIRKWOODSchOOl DIStRIct2009-10 DIRectORyA special publication of the Webster-Kirkwood Times August 2009

INDeXINFORMAtIONProtection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)....................4Calendar ..................................... 5-8Winter Weather ..............................9KHS Sports Schedule .............. 12 & 13Phone Numbers ...........................14District Map..................................15Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) .................. 16SSD Public Notice .........................16Voluntary Transfer Program ..........17Preparing for the School Year .......20Non-discrimination Statement ......20Asbestos Management .................20School Board Meetings .................31

SchOOlSKirkwood High ....................... 10-11Nipher Middle ..............................18North Kirkwood Middle ................19Keysor Elementary ........................21North Glendale Elementary ..........22Robinson Elementary ....................23Tillman Elementary .......................24Westchester Elementary ................25Kirkwood Early Childhood Center ....28-29

ADMINIStRAtIONWelcome from Superintendent .........3About the District ...........................4District Report Card ......................26Student Performance ....................27Strategic Planning ........................30Board of Education .......................31

ORgANIzAtIONS & SeRvIceSGolden Pass Program for Residents ................................4Programs & Services for Students..26Special Education Parent Advisory Council ...........................30Organizations for Parents & Community ...............30Volunteer & Community Mentor Programs ......................30Curriculum Advisory Committees ...30

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Dear Kirkwood School District Residents: As the new superintendent of schools

for the Kirkwood School District, I am pleased and excited to be joining a dynamic community that values educa-tion and places the welfare of all students as a top priority. The generous support of school district patrons and businesses is evident in projects such as this School Directory, which is produced in partner-ship with the Webster-Kirkwood Times.

The KSD School Directory is a valuable resource that contains information about Kirkwood schools such as school hours, enroll-ment requirements, the 2009-10 school calendar, the fall sports schedule, and school board meeting dates. We have also included a telephone directory based on frequently asked questions for ser-vices and departments.

I appreciate the efforts of the Webster-Kirkwood Times in produc-ing this publication and especially thank the many area businesses that contributed through paid advertisements. As a key partner in education, our local business community offers support for school and student activities throughout the year.

On behalf of the Kirkwood School District, I invite each resident to visit the schools often and hope many of you will consider join-ing our volunteer force. You are welcome to attend the many sports and fine arts events featuring our talented students. Senior citizens may contact us for a Golden Pass, which allows you to attend most of these events free of charge.

As we prepare for the start of school on Aug. 19, I look forward to meeting many district patrons and encourage you to stop by my office and introduce yourself. I believe the education of our children is one of the most important goals of our community and one that requires a true team effort and shared decision-making. You are an important part of that team, and I am confident that we can accomplish a great deal by working together to help our children learn and succeed.

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ABOut the DIStRIctIn partnership with its dynamic communi-

ties, the Kirkwood School District has built a solid reputation as a district where children and their needs come first. Kirkwood schools and communities share a proud heritage and respect for tradition as well as a progressive attitude toward education for all children. District staff, parents and community mem-bers work together to provide innovative educational programs, which focus on what today’s youth must know and learn to become tomorrow’s leaders.

The district, chartered in 1865, is among the oldest in St. Louis County and one of the oldest west of the Mississippi River. Located in southwest St. Louis County approximately 15 miles from the city of St. Louis, Kirkwood School District covers an area of 15 square

miles and serves all, or portions of, eight suburban communities including Des Peres, Frontenac, Glendale, Huntleigh, Kirkwood, Oakland, Town and Country, and Warson Woods. (See map on page 15) The district also welcomes eligible students from the city of St. Louis through participation in the St. Louis Voluntary Transfer Program. (See map – page 17)

With sidewalks and tree-lined streets, many Kirkwood School District neighbor-hoods are within walking or biking distance of the district’s five elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The Hough Community Learning Center provides additional learning opportunities for children and residents of all ages. These opportunities include the Kirkwood Early Childhood Center,

which is a licensed and fully accredited early education center serving families with chil-dren up to age 10. The programs offered include preschool, early childhood special education and Parents As Teachers. The Hough Center also features a Community Technology Learning Center open to all dis-trict students and residents. The Kirkwood School District and its surrounding commu-nities reflect a blend of old town charm with new suburban vitality. Residents enjoy beau-tiful parks and recreation facilities, thriving municipal business districts, large shopping malls, an open-air produce market, and a nationally acclaimed children’s science muse-um. Several parochial schools and a junior college are also located within the district’s boundaries.

PROtectION OF PuPIl RIghtS AMeNDMeNt (PPRA)The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment

(PPRA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232h; 34 CFR Part 98) applies to programs that receive funding from the U.S. Department of Education (ED). PPRA is intended to protect the rights of parents and students in two ways:

• It seeks to ensure that schools and con-tractors make instructional materials available for inspection by parents if those materials will be used in connection with an ED-funded survey, analysis, or evaluation in which their children participate; and

• It seeks to ensure that schools and con-tractors obtain written parental consent before minor students are required to participate in any ED-funded survey, analysis, or evaluation that reveals information concerning:

1. Political affiliations;2. Mental and psychological problems

potentially embarrassing to the student and his/her family;

3. Sex behavior and attitudes;4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating

and demeaning behavior;5. Critical appraisals of other individuals

with whom respondents have close family relationships;

6. Legally recognized privileged or analo-gous relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers; or

7. Income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assis-tance under such program).

Parents or students who believe their rights under PPRA may have been violated may file a complaint with ED by writing the Family Policy Compliance Office. Complaints must contain specific allegations of fact giving rea-sonable cause to believe that a violation of PPRA occurred.

For additional information or technical assistance, you may call (202) 260-3887 (voice). Individuals who use TDD may call the Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339. Or you may contact us at the fol-lowing address:

Family Policy Compliance OfficeU.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Avenue, SWWashington, D.C. 20202-5920

gOlDeN PASS PROgRAM FOR ReSIDeNtSThe district invites residents of the

Kirkwood School District, age 60 or older, to carry the KSD Golden Pass. As valued mem-bers of the KSD community, older adults are encouraged to visit the schools often and

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The bearer of a Golden Pass is entitled to attend most public events sponsored by the district free of charge with the exception of

the annual Turkey Day Game or any state-sponsored contests. Please call the Office of Community Relations & Development, 314-213-6102, to obtain a pass.

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DIStRIct cAleNDAR 2009-10Key tO ABBRevIAtIONS: Please Note: Calendar dates are subject to change.ASC: Administrative Services Center PAT: Parents As Teachers NKMS: North Kirkwood Middle School OLC: Outdoor Learning Center KECC: Kirkwood Early Childhood Center KHS: Kirkwood High School

AuguSt6 First-Year Teachers Workshop District7 All New Teachers Workshops District10 All New Teachers Workshops District NKMS Currently Enrolled Students Registration 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. NKMS Cafeteria NKMS VTS Welcome 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Carpenter Branch Libr11 All New Teachers Workshops District NKMS Currently Enrolled Students Registration 12 - 7 p.m. NKMS Cafeteria12 All New Teachers Workshops District13 Westchester Kindergarten Curriculum/Parent Night 6:30 p.m. Westchester Robinson Kindergarten Parent Meeting 6 - 7 p.m. Robinson Tillman Kindergarten Parent Meeting 6:30 p.m. Tillman District Opening Day Workshop District13 Nipher VTS Welcome 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Carpenter Branch Libr14 Elementary VTS Picnic 5:30 p.m. Tower Grove Park Teacher Work Days District16 Robinson Fall Fundraiser - Easy Street Begins Robinson N. Glendale First Grade Popsicle Social PTO 7 p.m. N. Glendale17 Board of education Meeting 7 p.m. ASc Tillman Grades 1-5 Parent Meetings 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Tillman KECC Half Day Preschool Open House 6 - 7 p.m. KECC Tillman Kindergarten - Grade 5 Meet the Teach 4 - 5 p.m. Tillman Keysor Meet the Teacher Night 4:40 p.m. Keysor Westchester Meet the Teacher Night 5 p.m. Westchester N. Glendale Meet the Teacher Night 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. N. Glendale Robinson Open House 6:30-8 p.m. Robinson Robinson Fall Fundraiser - Easy Street Begins Robinson Nipher Orientation Lunch for Sixth Grade & New Students 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nipher Teacher Work Days District18 KHS Freshman Day 8 - 11:30 a.m. KHS Westchester PTO Officer’s Meeting 7 p.m. Westchester19 Robinson Back-to-School Parent Coffee 8:40 - 9:40 a.m. OLC First Day of School for Students District20 KHS Activities Fair & Pep Rally 5:30-8 p.m. KHS22 KECC Family Fun Fair 9 - 10:30 a.m. KECC24 Elementary Instrumental Music Parents 6:30 p.m. KHS Lecture Hall25 Westchester 3rd Grade Curriculum Night 6:30 p.m. Westchester Keysor Parent Info Night 6:30 p.m. Keysor26 NKMS Open House 7 p.m. NKMS N. Glendale Grade 2 Curriculum Night 6 p.m. N. Glendale N. Glendale Grade 3 Curriculum Night 7 p.m. N. Glendale 27 Westchester Family Fitness Walk 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. Westchester KHS Open House 7 p.m. KHS N. Glendale Grade 5 Curriculum Night 6:30 p.m. N. Glendale 31 Westchester 2nd Grade Curriculum Night 6:30 p.m. Westchester

SePteMBeR 1 Westchester 1st Grade Curriculum Night 6:30 p.m. Westchester 2 Westchester 4th Grade Curriculum Night 6:30 p.m. Westchester Nipher Curriculum Night 7 p.m. Nipher Tillman Intake Conferences and Book Fair Tillman KHS Underclassmen Picture Day KHS N. Glendale Grade 1 Curriculum Night 6:30 p.m. N. Glendale 3 Westchester 5th Grade Curriculum Night 6:30 p.m. Westchester Tillman Intake Conferences and Book Fair Tillman Key Volunteers/Administrator Meeting 7:30 a.m. ASC Key Volunteers/CR&D Meeting 8:30 a.m. ASC

3 KHS PTO Meeting 7 p.m. KHS Library KHS Science Speaker Night 7 p.m. Keating Theater N. Glendale Grade 4 Curriculum Night 6:30 p.m. N. Glendale 4 Keysor First Friday 8:25 a.m. Keysor 7 Labor Day - District Closed District 8 Board of education Meeting 7 p.m. ASc OASIS Returning Tutors Meeting 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. ASC 8 N. Glendale PTO Curriculum Night 7 p.m. N. Glendale Keysor PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Keysor Robinson PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Robinson Westchester PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Westchester 9 Nipher PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Nipher Library NKMS PTO Meeting 7 p.m. NKMS 10 OASIS New Tutor Training 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ASC Board Rm Westchester Parent/Teacher Conferences 4 - 8 p.m. Westchester11 OASIS New Tutor Training 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ASC Board Rm NKMS Picture Day NKMS 14 Community Open House - Meet the New Superintendent 6-8 p.m. KHS OASIS New Tutor Training 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ASC Board Rm KHS Senior Parents Coffee 7 p.m. KHS Cafeteria 15 Keysor Book Fair Begins 3:35 p.m. Keysor Tillman PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. Tillman Westchester Parent/Teacher Conferences/Sibling Night 4 - 8 p.m. Westchester 17 Robinson Book Fair 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Robinson Robinson Parent/Teacher Conferences 6 - 9 p.m. Robinson KHS Junior Parents Coffee 7 p.m. KHS Cafeteria Keysor Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 - 8 p.m. Keysor Robinson Staff Appreciation Dinner 5 p.m. Robinson 18 Robinson Book Fair 8 - 9 a.m. & 12 - 4 p.m. Robinson Robinson Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Robinson Robinson Juvenile Diabetes Walk Robinson Keysor Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 - 8 p.m. Keysor Staff Development Day - Early Dismissal 12:35 p.m. District 19 Greentree Parade Begins at KHS 10 a.m. KHS Tillman PTO Opening Day Coffee 8:30-9 a.m. Tillman 21 Nipher 6th Grade Camp Begins Camp Wyman Robinson Book Fair 8 - 9 a.m. & 3 - 4:30 p.m. Robinson KHS Sophomore Parents Coffee 7 p.m. KHS Cafeteria 22 Robinson Book Fair 8 - 9 a.m. & 3 - 8 p.m. Robinson Robinson Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 - 8 p.m. Robinson Keysor Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 - 8 p.m. Keysor 23 Westchester Picture Day Westchester 24 KHS Freshman Parents Coffee 7 p.m. KHS Cafeteria KHS Progress Reports Mailed Home KHS Tillman Red Cross Blood Drive Grades 1-5 3 - 7 p.m. Tillman 28 Board of education Meeting 7 p.m. ASc 29 KHS National Honor Society Blood Drive Denver Miller Gym 30 NKMS 6W Adventure Begins NKMS

OctOBeR 1 KHS College Speaker Night 6 p.m. KHS Cafeteria SSD Parent Advisory Council Meeting 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. ASC2 NKMS 6W Adventure Ends Off Site Keysor First Friday 8:25 p.m. Keysor Nipher Picture Day Nipher Tillman PTO Fallapalooza 6 - 9 p.m. Tillman NKMS Trivia Night NKMS5 Facility and Field Use Meeting 5 p.m. KHS/McCallie Hall KHS/SSD Parent Advisory Coffee 7 p.m. KHS Library6 NKMS 6E Adventure Begins Off Site Keysor MADCO Performs 7 p.m. Keysor

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OctOBeR7 Robinson Meacham Park Picnic 4 - 5:30 p.m. Meacham Park KHS Senior Panoramic Picture - Homeroom KHS Varsity Gym8 NKMS 6E Adventure Ends Off Site Robinson Chess Club Begins 7:45 a.m. Robinson KECC Fall Festival and Family Dinner 5 - 7 p.m. KECC KHS Introducing KHS / Parochial School Night 7 p.m. KHS Cafeteria Keysor Cubs 9:30 a.m. Keysor 8 Tillman Picture Day Tillman Robinson School Picture Day 8 a.m. Robinson 9 NKMS Harvest Dance 6th Grade 1:30 - 2:55 p.m. NKMS NKMS Harvest Dance 7th & 8th Grade 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. NKMS 10 N. Glendale PTO Fun Fair 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. N. Glendale 12 KHS College Fair @ Meramec CC Meramec CC 13 KHS Mothers Club Tour of KHS 9 a.m. KHS Commons Keysor PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Keysor Robinson PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Robinson Westchester PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Westchester 14 NKMS PTO Meeting 7 p.m. NKMS 15 End of First Quarter District Robinson Fall Fundraiser - Easy Street Ends Robinson KHS Fall Play 7 p.m. Keating Theater Keysor Fun Run 9 a.m. Keysor Staff Development Day - Early Dismissal 12:35 p.m. District 16 KHS Fall Play 7 p.m. Keating Theater District Record Day - No School for Students District 17 KHS Fall Play 7 p.m. Keating Theater 19 Board of education Meeting 7 p.m. ASc Nipher Book Fair Begins Nipher KHS Fall Choral Concert 7 p.m. Keating Theater Robinson Spooky Hollow Begins Robinson 20 N. Glendale 4th Grade Musical Program 7 p.m. N. Glendale NKMS Fall Play 7 p.m. NKMS NKMS Picture Re-take NKMS Westchester “PTO Ice Cream Social, Scholastic Book Fair” 4 p.m. Westchester Tillman PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. Tillman NKMS Scholastic Book Fair Begins NKMS 21 Nipher Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 - 8:30 p.m. Nipher NKMS Parent/Teacher Conferences 5-8 p.m. NKMS NKMS Fall Play 7 p.m. NKMS KHS Underclassman Picture Retake Day KHS 22 NKMS Fall Play 7 p.m. NKMS Tillman Festival of Strings 7:30 p.m. KHS Gym KHS Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 p.m. KHS 23 NKMS Fall Play 7 p.m. NKMS Westchester Spiders Begin Westchester 24 NKMS Fall Play 7 p.m. NKMS 25 Robinson Trunk or Treat 4 - 6 p.m. Robinson 26 KHS Grades Mailed Home KHS Keysor Spiders in PE Keysor 27 Keysor Family Spider Night 4 p.m. Keysor KHS Talent Show 7 p.m. Keating Theater Westchester Kindergarten Dad’s Pumpkin Carving 6:30 p.m. Westchester 29 Nipher Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 - 8:30 p.m. Nipher NKMS Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 - 8 p.m. NKMS Robinson Halloween Parade & Parties 2:15 p.m. Robinson Tillman Halloween Parade & Parties 2:15 p.m. Tillman Keysor Halloween Parade & Parties 2:30 p.m. Keysor KHS Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 p.m. KHS Westchester Halloween Parade & Parties 2:30 p.m. Westchester30 Nipher Parent/Teacher Conferences 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nipher NKMS Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School) 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. NKMS KHS Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School) 8:15 a.m. KHS District Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School for Students District

NOveMBeR 2 Board of education Meeting 7 p.m. ASc 4 District Festival of Choirs 7 p.m. Keating Theater NKMS Turkey Trot 3 p.m. NKMS 5 Key Volunteers/Administrator Meeting 7:30 a.m. ASC Key Volunteers/CR&D Meeting 8:30 a.m. ASC KHS National Honor Society Induction 7 p.m. KHS Library 6 Keysor First Friday 8:25 a.m. Keysor 8 KHS Autumn Premiere Freshman Choral Concert 2 p.m. Keating Theater 9 Robinson Turkey Trot Begins Robinson 10 Tillman Grade 2 Musical 7 p.m. Tillman Keysor PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Keysor Robinson PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Robinson Westchester PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Westchester N. Glendale PTO Meeting 7 p.m. N. Glendale 11 Nipher PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Nipher Library NKMS PTO Meeting 7 p.m. NKMS 12 KHS Vocal Jazz Sneak Preview Concert 7 p.m. Keating Theater Nipher Winter Mixer 2:15 - 4 p.m. Nipher 14 KHS Friendship Dance 8 p.m. Webster Groves HS KECC Book/Movie Sale TBD KECC 16 Board of education Meeting 7 p.m. ASc 17 Robinson Family Dinner – Teaching & Leading 6-8 p.m. Robinson Keysor Family Fitness Night Keysor Tillman Picture Retake Day Tillman Tillman PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. Tillman19 Nipher Fall Play 7 p.m. Nipher North Gym Robinson Picture Retake Day Robinson KHS PTO Meeting 7 p.m. KHS Cafeteria KHS Science Speaker Night 7 p.m. Keating Theater20 Nipher Fall Play 7 p.m. Nipher North Gym23 KHS Tacky Day KHS24 KHS Red & White Spirit Day KHS KECC Turkey Day Magic House Night 6 - 8 p.m. Magic House Nipher Turkey Trot Nipher25 KSDF Turkey Day Chili Bowl Cook Off 5:30 p.m. KHS Gym District Parent/Teacher Conferences – No School for Students District KHS Pep Rally & Bonfire 7 p.m. KHS Gym KHS Progress Reports Mailed Home KHS26 District Thanksgiving Recess - District Closed District KHS Turkey Day Football Game Noon KHS/Lyons Stadium27 District Thanksgiving Recess - District Closed District

DeceMBeR2 Nipher Band Concert 7 p.m. Nipher North Gym NKMS Orchestra/Vocal Concert 7 p.m. NKMS 3 NKMS 7West Blood Drive 1:30 - 6:30 p.m. NKMS KHS 9th & 10th Grade Blackbox Show 7 p.m. KHS 4 KHS 9th & 10th Grade Blackbox Show 7 p.m. KHS Keysor First Friday 8:25 a.m. Keysor 5 KHS 9th & 10th Grade Blackbox Show 7 p.m. KHS 6 KHS 9th & 10th Grade Blackbox Show 2 p.m. KHS 7 KHS Winter Choral Concert 7 p.m. Keating Theater 8 KHS Bandemonium Concert 7 p.m. Keating Theater Robinson "PTO Fundraiser - Christopher's Gifts, Kirkwood" Off Site Keysor Winter Concert/Art Gallery 7 p.m. Keysor 9 NKMS Band Concert 7 p.m. NKMS Nipher Orchestra/Vocal Concert 7 p.m. Nipher North Gym10 KHS Orchestra Concert 7 p.m. Keating Theater Westchester Kindergarten Holiday Houses w/Moms 6:30 p.m. Westchester11 District Staff Development Day - Early Dismissal 12:35 p.m. District13 KHS St. Louis Wind Symphony & KHS Jazz Band Concert 3 p.m. Keating Theater14 KHS L. Fink Dance Program 7 p.m. Keating Theater Robinson P. E. Winter Wonderland Games Begin Robinson

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DeceMBeR15 N. Glendale 2nd Grade Musical Program 7 p.m. N. Glendale Keysor Family Skate Keysor Keysor PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Keysor Westchester Winter Concert 7 p.m. Westchester17 KECC Holiday Magic House Night 6 - 8 p.m. Magic House18 Keysor Faculty Skate 4 p.m. Keysor NKMS Talent Show NKMS22 KHS “The Road to Carnegie Hall” Benefit Concert 7 p.m. Keating Center N. Glendale 5th Grade Sings at Plaza Frontenac Noon Plaza Frontenac Tillman Celebration of Traditions Tillman Westchester Winter Parties 2:45 p.m. Westchester End of First Semester District Robinson Winter Sing-a-Long & Parties 2 p.m. Robinson 23 District Winter Break Begins - District Closed District

JANuARy 20104 District Record Day - No School for Students District 5 Students Return from Winter Break Keysor Cubs 6:30 p.m. Keysor 8 Keysor First Friday 8:25 a.m. Keysor KECC Movie Night 6 - 7:30 p.m. KECC 11 Facility and Field Use Meeting 5 p.m. KHS/McCallie Hall KHS Grades Mailed Home KHS KHS Senior Parents Coffee 7 p.m. KHS Cafeteria 12 Keysor PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Keysor Robinson PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Robinson Westchester PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Westchester N. Glendale PTO Meeting 7 p.m. N. Glendale 13 KHS Junior Parents Coffee 7 p.m. KHS Cafeteria NKMS PTO Meeting 7 p.m. NKMS 14 KHS Science Speaker Night 7 p.m. Keating Theater 18 Martin Luther King Day - District Closed District 19 Board of education Meeting 7 p.m. ASc Tillman PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. Tillman 20 Nipher Father/Grandfather Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Nipher NKMS Parent/Grandparent Breakfast 7:30-8:15 p.m. NKMS NKMS VTS Parent/Teacher Conferences 6:30 - 8 p.m. Carpenter Branch Library 21 KHS “8th Grade Curriculum, Sports & Activities Night” 7 p.m. Keating Theater Keysor Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 - 8 p.m. Keysor Robinson Parent/Teacher Conferences 6 - 9 p.m. Robinson Westchester Parent/Teacher Conferences 4 - 8 p.m. Westchester Westchester Kindergarten Registration 4:30 - 7 p.m. Westchester 22 Westchester Kindergarten Registration 4:30 - 7 p.m. Westchester Westchester PTO Family Fun Night 6 p.m. Westchester 23 KHS Best of Broadway/Taste of Jazz 7 p.m. Keating Theater N. Glendale Skate Party 6 p.m. Off Site 25 KHS Sophomore Parents Coffee 7 p.m. KHS Cafeteria 26 Keysor Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Keysor Robinson Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Robinson KHS Mothers Club Tour of KHS 9 a.m. KHS Commons 26 Westchester Parent Teacher Conference (Sibling Conf) 4 p.m. Westchester 28 KHS Freshman Parents Coffee 7 p.m. KHS Cafeteria Tillman Kindergarten Registration & Info - New Families (appt.) Tillman 29 KHS Blood Drive KHS 30 District Festival of Bands 7:30 p.m. KHS Gym KHS Hatchet Hop 8 p.m. KHS Gym Robinson Trivia Night/Silent Auction Community Center

FeBRuARy1 Board of education Meeting 7 p.m. ASc Facility and Field Use Meeting 5 p.m. KHS/McCallie Hall KHS/SSD Parent Advisory Coffee 7 p.m. KHS Library 2 Robinson Kindergarten Registration 1 - 8 p.m. Robinson

3 Nipher Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 - 8 p.m. Nipher NKMS Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 - 8PM NKMS Robinson Kindergarten Registration 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Robinson 4 KHS Blackbox Play 7 p.m. KHS Key Volunteers/Administrator Meeting 7:30 a.m. ASC Key Volunteers/CR&D Meeting 8:30 a.m. ASC Keysor Cubs 9:30 a.m. Keysor 5 KHS Blackbox Play 7 p.m. KHS Keysor First Friday 8:25 a.m. Keysor NKMS Winter Dance 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. NKMS 6 KHS Blackbox Play 7 p.m. KHS 7 KHS Blackbox Play 2 p.m. KHS9 N. Glendale 3rd Grade Musical 7 p.m. N. Glendale Keysor Cup Stacking Tournament 4 p.m. Keysor Robinson PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Robinson Westchester PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Westchester N. Glendale PTO Meeting 7 p.m. N. Glendale 10 Tillman Parent/Teacher Conferences & Book Fair Tillman KHS Progress Reports Mailed Home KHS Nipher PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Nipher Library NKMS PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Library 11 Westchester 3rd Grade Circus 7 p.m. Westchester NKMS Parent/Teacher Conferences 5-8 p.m. NKMS Nipher Parent/Teacher Conferences 5-8 p.m. Nipher Tillman Parent/Teacher Conferences & Book Fair Tillman KHS Science Speaker Night 7 p.m. Keating Theater Robinson Valentine Parties 2:30 p.m. Robinson Tillman Valentine Parties 2:30 p.m. Tillman Westchester Valentine Parties 2:45 p.m. Westchester Keysor Valentine Parties 2:30 p.m. Keysor N. Glendale Valentines Parties 2:30 p.m. N. Glendale12 District Staff Development Day - No School for Students District15 President's Day - District Closed District16 Board of education Meeting 7 p.m. ASc Keysor PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Keysor17 Westchester Spring Pictures Westchester18 KHS PTO Meeting 7 p.m. KHS Library19 KECC Movie Night 6 - 7:30 p.m. Gym20 Robinson Fun Fair 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Robinson KHS Trivia Night (Fundraiser for Senior Class) 7 p.m. KHS Gym22 District Festival of Strings 7:30 p.m. KHS Gym23 District Festival of Bands 7:30 p.m. KHS Gym24 Keysor Blood Drive 2 p.m. Keysor25 KHS Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band Concert 7 p.m. Keating Theater26 KECC Messy Play 6 - 7:30 p.m. KECC27 KECC Messy Play 9 - 10:30 a.m. KECC N. Glendale PTO School Dance 7 p.m. N. Glendale

MARch1 Board of education Meeting 7 p.m. ASc 2 Robinson Book Fair 6 - 8 p.m. Robinson Robinson Learning Fair 6:30 - 8 p.m. Robinson NKMS North vs. Nipher Girls Basketball Game 3:15 p.m. Nipher Tillman Open House and Fine Arts Festival 6 - 7 p.m. Tillman Robinson Staff Appreciation Dinner 5 p.m. Robinson 4 Robinson Group Picture Day Robinson NKMS North vs. Nipher Boys Basketball Game 3:15 p.m. Nipher ASC Parent Advisory Council Meeting 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. ASC KHS Science Speaker Night 7 p.m. Keating Theater Tillman Spring Picture Day Tillman NKMS Spring Play 7 p.m. NKMS 5 End of Third Quarter District Keysor First Friday 8:25 a.m. Keysor


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MARch5 Tillman PTO Trivia Night 7 p.m. KWD Community Ctr NKMS Spring Play 7 p.m. NKMS 6 NKMS Spring Play 7 p.m. NKMS 8 District No School for Students District 9 Keysor PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Keysor Robinson PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Robinson Westchester PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Westchester N. Glendale PTO Meeting 7 p.m. N. Glendale 10 Nipher 5th Grade Parent Meeting 6:15 p.m. Nipher Cafeteria Nipher on Display 6:30 p.m. Nipher NKMS PTO Meeting 7 p.m. NKMS Nipher Special Education Parent Meeting 7 p.m. Nipher Library 11 KHS Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 p.m. KHS 15 Board of education Meeting 7 p.m. ASc 16 Westchester 2nd Grade Concert 7 p.m. Westchester Robinson 4th Grade Trip Jefferson City Tillman Grade 5 Musical 7 p.m. Tillman KHS Grades Mailed Home KHS Tillman PTO Meeting Noon Tillman 17 Keysor Jump Rope for Heart Keysor KHS Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 p.m. KHS Nipher Spring Musical 7 p.m. Nipher North Gym 18 District “Parent/Teacher Conferences District Elementary Schools - No School, Middle Schools - School IS in Session High School - School IS in Session” Nipher Spring Musical 7 p.m. Nipher North Gym NKMS Student/Staff Basketball Game 2 p.m. NKMS 19 District Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School for Students District 22 District Spring Recess Begins - District Closed District 29 School Resumes District

APRIl1 Key Volunteers/Administrator Meeting 7:30 a.m. ASC Key Volunteers/CR&D Meeting 8:30 a.m. ASC KHS Science Speaker Night 7 p.m. Keating Theater 2 Keysor First Friday/Keysor CUBS Keysor 3 NKMS Scavenger Hunt PTO NKMS 5 Board of education Meeting 7 p.m. ASc 6 School Board Election District 7 Nipher PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Nipher Library 12 KHS Gold K Ceremony 7:30 p.m. Keating Theater 13 Tillman PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. Tillman Keysor PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Keysor Westchester PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Westchester N. Glendale PTO Meeting 7 p.m. N. Glendale 14 NKMS PTO Meeting 7 p.m. NKMS NKMS Soccer Game NKMS vs. Nipher Girls and Boys 3:10 p.m. NKMS 16 School Wide Testing Ends NKMS Nipher Spring Fling 2 - 4 p.m. Nipher 19 District Board of education Meeting 7 p.m. ASc 20 N. Glendale 1st Grade Musical 7 p.m. N. Glendale NKMS Gold N Ceremony 7 p.m. NKMS Keysor Cubs 6:30 p.m. Keysor KHS Blood Drive KHS Gym 21 NKMS Middle School Track Meet NKMS vs. Nipher 4:30 p.m. KHS 22 KHS Musical 7 p.m. Keating Theater 23 NKMS Grandparents Lunch 11:30 a.m. Library KHS Musical 7 p.m. Keating Theater Staff Development Day - Early Dismissal 12:35 p.m. District 24 KHS Musical 7 p.m. Keating Theater 27 Westchester Book Fair & Art Show 4 p.m. Westchester 28 NKMS Choir Concert 7 p.m. NKMS

Nipher Gold N Ceremony 7 p.m. Nipher North Gym 29 Westchester Kindergartem Orientation (2010-2011) 7 p.m. Westchester KHS Progress Reports Mailed Home KHS KHS Vocal Jazz Concert 7 p.m. Keating Theater30 N. Glendale Plant Sale 3:30 - 7 p.m. N. Glendale MAy3 Board of education Meeting 7 p.m. ASc Robinson Spirit Week Robinson 4 District Elementary Instrumental Music Concert 7:30 p.m. KHS Gym Tillman Grade 5 Group Picture 10 a.m. Tillman 5 Keysor A.C.E.S. Day 9 a.m. Keysor Robinson A.C.E.S. Day 10 a.m. Robinson NKMS Area Middle School Track Meet NKMS NKMS Band Concert 7 p.m. NKMS District Retirement & 25 Year Recognition Reception 4 - 6 p.m. KHS Commons Nipher Variety Show 7 p.m. Nipher North Gym 6 Robinson Last Day of Chess Club 7:45 a.m. Robinson KHS PTO Meeting / Dinner 6 p.m. KHS Library 7 NKMS 7th Grade Wellness day NKMS Nipher 8th Grade Dance 6-8 p.m. Nipher NKMS 8th Grade Dance 7 - 9:30 p.m. NKMS Keysor First Friday 8:25 a.m. Keysor KECC Vehicle Fair 6 - 7:30 p.m. NKMS Lot 10 Westchester PTO Salad Supper 6:30 p.m. Westchester KHS Symphonic Band & Concert Orchestra Concert 7 p.m. Keating Theater 11 District Elementary Track Meet 5 - 8 p.m. KHS 12 Nipher Band Concert 7 p.m. Nipher North Gym NKMS Orchestra Concert 7 p.m. NKMS 13 KHS Symphonic Orchestra & Wind Ensemble Concert 7 p.m. Keating Theater 14 Robinson 4th Grade Missouri Day 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Robinson Staff Development Day - Early Dismissal 12:35 p.m. District 15 KHS Prom - TBA 8 p.m. KHS 17 Board of education Meeting 7 p.m. ASc Robinson Book Exchange Begins Robinson KHS Spring Choral Concert 7 p.m. Keating Theater 18 Robinson 5th Grade Celebration 6:30 - 8 p.m. Robinson Westchester 5th Grade Musical 7 p.m. Westchester KHS Awards Ceremony 7 p.m. Keating Theater Tillman PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. Tillman 19 NKMS Moving in the Middle 1 p.m. NKMS Nipher Orchestra/Vocal Concert 7 p.m. Nipher North Gym 20 Tillman Grade 5 Celebration 6:30 p.m. Tillman KHS Jazz Concert 7 p.m. Keating Theater 21 Robinson Field Day 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Robinson Tillman Grade 5 Fun Day Tillman Westchester PTO School Picnic 5:30 - 8 p.m. Westchester 25 Nipher 8th Grade Celebration 7 p.m. KHS Keating Center Keysor Family Picnic 4 p.m. Keysor 26 NKMS 8th Grade Celebration 7 p.m. KHS KECC Family Picnic 6 - 8 p.m. Park 27 Tillman Field Day and All School Picnic Tillman last Day of School for Students District 28 KHS Baccalaureate (sponsored by KHS Mothers' Club) TBA KHS Teacher Work Day District 29 KHS Graduation 7 p.m. Chaifetz Arena 31 Memorial Day - District Closed District JuNe1 Board of education Meeting 7 p.m. ASc 15 Board of education Meeting 7 p.m. ASc


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WINteR WeAtheR INFORMAtIONSchOOlReAch: Parents/guardians will receive a phone call through SchoolReach, the district’s telephone broadcast system. SchoolReach enables school personnel to notify all households and parents by phone in the event of a school cancellation, late start or emergency. The calls automatically deliver a recorded message to all listed phone numbers on the district’s parent con-tact lists. It is important for parents to provide their child’s school with current home, work and cell phone numbers.SchOOl clOSINg INFORMAtION IS AlSO AvAIlABle FROMtv: KTVI (Channel 2), KMOV (Channel 4), KSDK (Channel 5)Radio: KMOX (1120 AM)Internet: www.kirkwoodschools.org

DIStRIct/SchOOl vOIce MAIl MeSSAgeSCommunity Relations and Development Office ....... 213-6102Keysor Elementary School ....................................... 213-6120North Glendale Elementary School ......................... 213-6130Robinson Elementary School ................................... 213-6140Tillman Elementary School ...................................... 213-6150Westchester Elementary School ............................... 213-6160Nipher Middle School ............................................. 213-6180North Kirkwood Middle School ............................... 213-6170Kirkwood High School ............................................. 213-6110Kirkwood Early Childhood Center ........................... 213-6136—Parents As Teachers ............................................. 213-6137SPecIAl NOteSSome TV or radio stations may change during the year regarding their participation in school closing announcements.Students receive updated emergency schedules in late fall after all stations have confirmed their participation.

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Phone Numbers:314-213-6110314-984-4412 (Fax)

Web Site:www.kirkwoodschools.org

School hours: 7:50 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. Early dismissal on five Curriculum Development Days

cONtActSexecutive Secretary: Jackie Ravenscraftgrade 12 Secretary: Ann Krismangrade 11 Secretary: Kelly Eschenroedergrade 10 Secretary: Donna Wrubelgrade 9 Secretary: Judy LaymanStudent Affairs Secretary: Stacy DentonAthletic Office Secretary: Jamie KirkmanNurse: Linda McKeon, R.N.PtO co-Presidents: Denise Miller & Cynthia LeFortPtO Meetings: QuarterlyKhS Mothers club co-Presidents: Kathy Kuziel & Sandy Conner

counselors: Amber Lutz: Grade 12 Kim Sweesy: Grade 11 Joe Fisch: Grade 10 Rachel Cosic: Grade 9

college counselors: Emily Berty: A-L Abby Kozeliski: M-Z

ABOut KIRKWOOD hIghgrades: 9-122008-09 enrollment: 1,654Present School Built: 1955

Mike WadeAssistant Principal, Grade 12

Jeff townsendAthletic Director

Michael gavinAssistant Principal, Grade 9

cathy McgrathAssistant Principal, Grade 10

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School history:Kirkwood High School (KHS) has a long,

rich history that dates back to the founding of the Kirkwood School District in 1865. High school and elementary students attended school together in a temporary building, which opened in the fall of 1866, and later in the Jefferson Avenue School, the district’s first formal school built in 1869. African-American students attended the Booker T. Washington School, which opened in 1869 on Adams near Geyer Rd. In 1888, the district built the Adams Avenue School next to the Jefferson School and offered a two-year high school program for students completing the elementary grades. In 1896, Kirkwood offered the first four-year high school program in St. Louis County; 10 students were members of the first graduating class in the spring of 1897. In 1922, a new high school was built on Kirkwood Road, where Nipher Middle School stands today.

The present school building on Essex Ave. was built in 1955 on a 47-acre, seven building, college-style campus. Both white and African-American students were enrolled to attend high school together for the first time. Building improvements from a 1993 tax/bond issue included the Thomas N. Keating Performance Center, a fine arts complex that features an 821-seat theater, band, art and vocal music classrooms. The privately funded Walker Commons enclosed the theater lobby area connecting the Keating Center to the main campus.

Thanks to community support of Proposition I in April 2005 and the gener-osity of private donors through the Kirkwood School District Foundation, the Earl and Mrytle Walker Science Center opened in the fall of 2007. The design of the new science facility reflects current research and best practices in science edu-

cation. The two-story structure features 15 combined science classrooms/laboratories, five each for chemistry, biology and phys-ics. The former science building was reno-vated to house the World Language Dept.

Also part of Prop I, the KHS Physical Education and Sports Center opened in the fall of 2008. The Center features a new regulation-size gymnasium that was com-pleted in April 2008. The new gymnasium is used for daily physical education classes and also serves as the high school's main gym for athletic competitions. With its 1,750 seats, the new gym is the only facil-ity at the high school large enough to host assemblies and events for the entire stu-dent body. The new gym is located in the center of the campus and is connected to the school’s existing physical education facility, which has also been renovated. These renovations include air-conditioning, a new weight training and fitness center, dance studio/classroom, wrestling room and staff offices. The hallway between the new gym and existing building will feature a Hall of Fame to highlight distinguished KHS alumni. Prop I also funded a variety of infrastructure improvements at KHS includ-ing installation of a new fire alarm and sprinkler system as well as a decentralized heating and cooling system.

KHS is proud to be a high school dedi-cated to success for all students. The high school has ranked on the Missouri “Top Ten” list for student performance on state MAP tests. The new facilities at KHS have been designed to contribute to a positive and safe learning environment for students and staff. KHS welcomes the incoming class of 2013 to an exciting learning com-munity of committed students and staff. Go Pioneers!

PROgRAMSFreshman Opening Day: Aug. 18, 7:50 a.m.PtO Open house: Aug. 27, 7 p.m.Senior Parents’ coffee: Sept. 14, 7 p.m.Junior Parents’ coffee: Sept. 17, 7 p.m.Sophomore Parents’ coffee: Sept. 21, 7 p.m.Freshman Parents’ coffee: Sept. 24, 7 p.m.

RegIStRAtION All Kirkwood High School students, whether new or returning, must register for classes before school begins. Please call the guidance office at 213-6118 to schedule an appointment to register. Students receive their schedules in early August if they have returned the registration forms, which are mailed out in April.

KhS INFOMascot: KHS Pioneerscolors: Red and WhiteFirst graduating class: 1897, 10 studentsKhS class of 2009: 435 (plus 5 foreign-exchange students)valedictorian: Marion SudvargSalutatorian: James Tucker2009 National Merit Finalists: 92009 National Merit commended Students: 10

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KhS FAll 2009 SPORtS ScheDule DATE OPPONENT SITE TIMEvARSIty BOyS cROSS cOuNtRy 9/12 NORTHWEST-STAN NELSON INV Northwest HS TBA 9/17 PARKWAY CENTRAL INV Parkway Central HS TBA 9/26 HANCOCK INV Jefferson Barracks TBA 9/28 BLO-POP TRI MEET Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 10/3 PARKWAY WEST INV McNair Park TBA 10/10 9BORDER WARS SIU-Edwardsville 9 a.m. 10/17 SUB WEST CONF TRN Jefferson Barracks TBA 10/24 DISTRICT Parkway Central HS TBA 10/28 FINDLEY MEMORIAL Forest Park TBA 10/31 SECTIOINAL Jefferson Barracks TBA 11/7 STATE TRN TBA TBAvARSIty gIRlS cROSS cOuNtRy 9/10 WEBSTER INV Blackburn Park 4 p.m. 9/19 PAUL ENKE INV Sioux Passage Park 9:30 a.m. 9/26 HANCOCK INV Jefferson Barracks TBA 10/3 PARKWAY WEST INV McNair Park TBA 10/10 BORDER WARS SIU-Edwardsville 9 a.m. 10/17 SUB WEST CONF TRN Jefferson Barracks TBA 10/24 DISTRICT TRN Parkway Central HS TBA 10/28 FINN DAWG INV Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 11/7 STATE TRN TBA TBAvARSIty FIelD hOcKey 9/4 GATEWAY CLASSIC TBA TBA 9/5 GATEWAY CLASSIC TBA TBA 9/6 GATEWAY CLASSIC TBA TBA 9/7 GATEWAY CLASSIC TBA TBA 9/9 Lafayette THE WOOD 4:15 p.m. 9/10 Clayton Clayton HS 4 p.m. 9/14 Parkway North THE WOOD 4 p.m. 9/16 Webster Groves THE WOOD 4 p.m. 9/19 Rosati-Kain THE WOOD 11:30 a.m. 9/22 Whitfield School Whitfield HS 4 p.m. 9/23 Rockwood Summit THE WOOD 4:15 p.m. 9/30 Ladue THE WOOD 4 p.m. 10/2 Oakville Bierbaum Elementary 4 p.m. 10/5 Lafayette Lafayette HS 4:15 p.m. 10/7 Marquette THE WOOD 4:15 p.m. 10/12 Marquette Marquette HS 4:15 p.m. 10/16 University City THE WOOD 4 p.m. 10/17 Webster Groves Webster Groves HS 10 a.m. 10/19 Ladue Ladue Horton Watkins HS 4 p.m. 10/21 Clayton THE WOOD 4 p.m. 10/23 Riverview Gardens Riverview Gardens HS 4 p.m. 10/29 MIDWEST TRN TBA TBA 10/30 MIDWEST TRN TBA TBA 10/31 MIDWEST TRN TBA TBAvARSIty FOOtBAll 8/21 Jamboree/Ladue-McCluer South-McCluer(School) Lyons Stadium 7 p.m. 9/4 Marquette THE WOOD - Stadium Field 7 p.m. 9/11 Parkway South Parkway South HS 7 p.m. 9/18 Lafayette Lafayette HS 7 p.m. 9/25 Mehlville THE WOOD - Stadium Field 7 p.m. 10/2 Oakville Oakville HS 7 p.m. 10/9 Northwest THE WOOD - Stadium Field 7 p.m. 10/16 Parkway Central Parkway Central HS 7 p.m. 10/23 Parkway West Parkway West HS 7 p.m. 10/30 Parkway North THE WOOD - Stadium Field 7 p.m. 11/4 REGIONALS TBA TBA 11/9 SECTIOINAL TBA TBA 11/14 QTR-FINALS TBA TBA 11/21 SEMI-FINALS TBA TBA 11/26 Webster Groves THE WOOD - Stadium Field 12 p.m. 11/27 STATE TRN E J Dome TBAvARSIty gIRlS gOlF 8/25 Mehlville Quail Creek GC 3:30 p.m. 8/27 Oakville Quail Creek GC 3:30 p.m. 9/2 Fox Pomme Creek GC 3:30 p.m. 9/3 Lafayette Links of Dardenne GC 3 p.m. 9/8 PARKWAY CENTRAL TRN Riverside GC 3:30 p.m.

9/9 Parkway West Riverside GC 3:30 p.m. 9/10 Parkway Central Aberdeen Golf Course 3:30 p.m. 9/16 Marquette Forest Hills CC 3:30 p.m. 9/17 Parkway South Riverside GC 3:30 p.m. 9/22 LINDBERGH INV Peveley Farms GC 8 a.m. 9/23 Webster Groves Riverside GC 3:30 p.m. 9/24 Northwest House Springs GC 3:30 p.m. 9/29 SURBURBAN WEST CONF TRN Aberdeen Golf Course 8 a.m. 10/1 Lindbergh Riverside GC 3:30 p.m. 10/5 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/19 STATE TRN TBA TBA 10/20 STATE TRN TBA TBAvARSIty BOyS SOcceR 9/1 MARQUETTE TRN/Fox Fox HS 5 p.m. 9/2 MARQUETTE TRN/Marquette THE WOOD - Stadium Field 5 p.m. 9/3 MARQUETTE TRN/Northwest Northwest HS 5 p.m. 9/4 MARQUETTE TRN TBA TBA 9/8 Marquette THE WOOD - Stadium Field 6 p.m. 9/9 Parkway Central Parkway Central HS 6 p.m. 9/11 FRANCIS HOWELL TRN Francis Howell HS TBA 9/12 FRANCIS HOWELL TRN Francis Howell HS TBA 9/14 Hazelwood Central THE WOOD - Stadium Field 6:30 p.m. 9/16 Vianney THE WOOD - Stadium Field 6 p.m. 9/17 Webster Groves Webster Groves HS - Selma Field 5:30 p.m. 9/21 CYC TRN Anheuser Busch Soccer Park TBA 9/22 CYC TRN Anheuser Busch Soccer Park TBA 9/23 CYC TRN Anheuser Busch Soccer Park TBA 9/24 CYC TRN Anheuser Busch Soccer Park TBA 9/25 CYC TRN Anheuser Busch Soccer Park TBA 9/29 Parkway South Parkway South HS 5:30 p.m. 10/1 Northwest THE WOOD - Stadium Field 6 p.m. 10/5 Pattonville Pattonville HS 4:15 p.m. 10/6 Mehlville Mehlville HS 6 p.m. 10/8 Lindbergh THE WOOD - Stadium Field 6:30 p.m. 10/13 Fox Fox HS 6 p.m. 10/14 Clayton Clayton HS 6 p.m. 10/15 Lafayette Lafayette HS 6 p.m. 10/19 Ladue THE WOOD - Upper Field 4:15 p.m. 10/21 Rockwood Summit Rockwood Summit HS 4:15 p.m. 10/27 Oakville THE WOOD - Stadium Field 6 p.m. 10/31 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 11/2 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 11/3 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 11/4 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 11/5 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 11/6 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 11/10 SECTIONAL TBA TBA 11/14 STATE QTR FINALS TBA TBA 11/20 STATE FINALS TBA TBA 11/21 STATE FINALS TBA TBAvARSIty SOFtBAll 8/24 ROCKWOOD SUMMIT TRN Rockwood Summit HS TBA 8/25 ROCKWOOD SUMMIT TRN Rockwood Summit HS TBA 8/26 ROCKWOOD SUMMIT TRN Rockwood Summit HS TBA 9/1 CONFERENCE TRN TBA TBA 9/2 CONFERENCE TRN TBA TBA 9/3 CONFERENCE TRN TBA TBA 9/4 CONFERENCE TRN TBA TBA 9/4 Mehlville THE WOOD 4:15 p.m. 9/8 Parkway West Parkway West HS 4:15 p.m. 9/9 Marquette Marquette HS 4:15 p.m. 9/11 Webster Groves Webster Groves HS 4:15 p.m. 9/14 Affton Affton HS 4:15 p.m. 9/16 Fox Fox HS 4:15 p.m. 9/17 Parkway Central THE WOOD 4:15 p.m. 9/21 Parkway South THE WOOD 4:15 p.m. 9/22 Parkway North Parkway North HS 4:15 p.m. 9/23 Lindbergh Lindbergh HS 4:15 p.m. 9/25 Oakville THE WOOD 4:15 p.m. 9/28 Northwest THE WOOD 4:15 p.m. 10/2 Lafayette Lafayette HS 4:15 p.m.

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KhS FAll 2009 SPORtS ScheDule 10/3 PARKWAY CENTRAL TRN TBA TBA 10/6 Pattonville THE WOOD 4:15 p.m. 10/8 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/8 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/9 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/10 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/14 SECTIONAL TBA TBA 10/17 QTR-FINALS TBA TBA 10/23 STATE FINALS TBA TBAvARSIty BOyS SWIMMINg AND DIvINg 9/8 Oakville Meramec CC Pool 4:15 p.m. 9/11 MARQUETTE RELAYS Marquette HS TBA 9/12 MARQUETTE RELAYS Marquette HS TBA 9/15 Parkway South Parkway South HS 4 p.m. 9/22 Mehlville Mehlville H.S. Pool 4:30 p.m. 9/24 Lindbergh Lindbergh HS 4:15 p.m. 9/29 Lafayette Meramec CC Pool 4:15 p.m. 9/30 CBC Meramec CC Pool 4:15 p.m. 10/2 Pattonville Meramec CC Pool 4:15 p.m. 10/6 Ladue Ladue Horton Watkins HS 4:15 p.m. 10/9 Vianney Meramec CC Pool 4:15 p.m. 10/13 Marquette Meramec CC Pool 4:15 p.m. 10/15 De Smet Meramec CC Pool 4:15 p.m. 10/20 Webster Groves Webster University 4:15 p.m. 10/24 FLYER INVITE SWIM MEET Lindbergh HS TBA 10/28 Chaminade Meramec CC Pool 4:15 p.m. 11/5 CONFERENCE MEET TBA TBA 11/6 CONFERENCE MEET TBA TBA 11/13 STATE MEET TBA TBA 11/14 STATE MEET TBA TBAvARSIty gIRlS teNNIS 8/24 Mehlville Kirkwood Park 4:15 p.m. 8/25 Marquette Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 8/26 Lindbergh Lindbergh HS 4:15 p.m. 9/2 Parkway Central Parkway Central HS 4 p.m. 9/3 Rockwood Summit Rockwood Summit HS 4:15 p.m. 9/4 Ladue Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 9/8 PARKWAY WEST DOUBLES TBA TBA 9/9 PARKWAY WEST DOUBLES TBA TBA 9/10 PARKWAY WEST DOUBLES TBA TBA 9/11 PARKWAY WEST DOUBLES TBA TBA 9/14 Lafayette Lafayette HS 4:15 p.m. 9/15 Parkway South Parkway South HS 4 p.m. 9/16 Parkway North Parkway North HS 4 p.m. 9/18 Webster Groves Memorial Park - Webster Groves 4 p.m. 9/21 SURBURBAN WEST CONF TRN TBA TBA 9/22 SURBURBAN WEST CONF TRN TBA TBA 9/23 SURBURBAN WEST CONF TRN TBA TBA 9/24 SURBURBAN WEST CONF TRN TBA TBA 9/25 SURBURBAN WEST CONF TRN TBA TBA 9/28 Oakville Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 9/29 Eureka Eureka HS 4 p.m. 9/30 Parkway West CBC HS 4 p.m.

10/1 Ursuline Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 10/2 Nerinx Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 10/5 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/6 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/7 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/8 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/9 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/10 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/12 TEAM REGIONALS TBA TBA 10/13 TEAM REGIONALS TBA TBA 10/14 TEAM REGIONALS TBA TBA 10/17 SECTIONALS TBA TBA 10/22 STATE FINALS TEAM TBA TBA 10/23 STATE FINALS INDIVIDUAL TBA TBA 10/24 STATE FINALS INDIVIDUAL TBA TBAvARSIty gIRlS vOlleyBAll 9/4 Ritenour THE WOOD - Varsity Gym 5 p.m. 9/8 Parkway South Parkway South HS 5 p.m. 9/10 Ladue THE WOOD - Varsity Gym 5 p.m. 9/12 ST. CHARLES WEST TRN St. Charles West HS TBA 9/15 Fox THE WOOD - Varsity Gym 5 p.m. 9/17 MERAMEC TRN Meramec Community College TBA 9/18 MERAMEC TRN Meramec Community College TBA 9/19 MERAMEC TRN Meramec Community College TBA 9/22 Oakville THE WOOD - Varsity Gym 5 p.m. 9/24 Nerinx THE WOOD - Varsity Gym 5 p.m. 9/29 Marquette Marquette HS 5:30 p.m. 9/30 Pattonville Pattonville HS 5 p.m. 10/5 Parkway Central Parkway Central HS 5:30 p.m. 10/6 Mehlville THE WOOD - Varsity Gym 5 p.m. 10/8 Northwest Northwest HS 5:30 p.m. 10/10 PATTONVILLE CLASSIC Pattonville HS TBA 10/13 Lindbergh THE WOOD - Varsity Gym 5 p.m. 10/15 Webster Groves Webster Groves HS 5 p.m. 10/16 MICDS MICDS 5 p.m. 10/20 Rockwood Summit THE WOOD - Varsity Gym 5 p.m. 10/21 Lafayette Lafayette HS 5:15 p.m. 10/26 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/27 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/28 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/29 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/30 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/31 SECTIONALS TBA TBA 11/6 STATE FINALS TBA TBA 11/7 STATE FINALS TBA TBA

Pioneer Athletic Schedules Online For current listings of sporting event dates, times, opponents, locations and directions to opposing schools, please visit www.kirk-woodschools.org/khs/athletics. Select the season, then sport to view schedule. Changes made throughout the day, including game day cancellations and reschedules, are reflected online immediately, so check often for the most up-to-date information.Don’t have internet access? You can still call the Pioneer Activity Line at 314.213.6117.

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The Kirkwood School District phone and voice mail system is part of the overall technology network. Callers are asked to listen to a menu of options directing them to individual schools or district offices. Each classroom has a telephone and extension number. Parents can phone a classroom directly to hear homework assignments or to leave messages for the teacher. This directory includes the more frequently requested numbers. Please note, the designation “vm” refers to voice mail extensions that only allow the caller to hear or leave a message.

KSD telePhONe DIRectORy 2009-10

Early Childhood Education (KECC)Melissa Sandbothe, Principal213-6100, Ext. 3635Enrollment StatisticsPenny Davis, Executive Secretary213-6100 Ext. 7815Facility Use and RentalTammy Ireland, Building Rentals213-6100, Ext. 8502Stacy Denton, Field & Gym Rentals213-6100, Ext. 1291Greg Booth, KHS Keating Ctr. Rental213-6100, Ext. 1085Food Services/Lunch ProgramTerri Whitaker, Chartwells’ Manager213-6100, Ext. 7833Gifted Education (REACH)Thurma DeLoach, Executive Director213-6100, Ext. 7819Golden Passes for Senior CitizensBrenda Lynch, Executive Secretary213-6100, Ext. 7901Human ResourcesJeanette Tendai, Assistant Superintendent213-6100, Ext. 7806Fax: 314-213-6190Human Resources – BenefitsMarianne Ross, Manager213-6100, Ext. 7809Kindergarten InformationDiana Brockman, Secretary213-6100, Ext. 7814KHS Athletic Activities Line213-6100, Ext. 1312 (vm)KHS Athletic OfficeJeff Townsend, Athletic Director213-6100, Ext. 1311KHS General Activities Line213-6100, Ext. 1049 (vm)KHS Guidance Activities Line213-6100, Ext. 1084 (vm)KSD Foundation213-6123www.kirkwoodfoundation.org

Latchkey Program: Before/After SchoolAdministered through Kirkwood YMCA Jennifer Bergman, Director of Childcare Services965-9622, Ext. 242Network/Technology ServicesRandy Friedline, Director213-6100, Ext. 3939OASIS (Older Adults Intergenerational Tutoring)213-6100, Ext. 7819Parents As TeachersMelissa Sandbothe, KECC Principal213-6100, Ext. 3640Special EducationThurma DeLoach, Executive Director213-6100, Ext. 7819SSD Parent Advisory Council RepsBrandi Martine – 821-2236Meghan Stewart – 965-6525Doug Riggs – 965-6217Special Programs OfficeThurma DeLoach, Executive Director213-6100, Ext. 7819Student ServicesShirleas Washington, Executive Director213-6100, Ext. 7815Student Transcripts(less than 10 years since graduation)213-6100, Ext. 1040(10 or more years since graduation)213-6100, Ext. 7814Student Work Permits (under age 16)KHS Guidance Department213-6100, Ext. 1047/1048Superintendent’s OfficeThomas Williams, Superintendent of Schools213-6100, Ext. 7801

District Web site:www.kirkwoodschools.org

For individual schools, see phone listings on school pages following.

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1. Administrative Services center 11289 Manchester Road 2. Dept. of Buildings & grounds 200 Thomas Ave. 3. hough community learning center – Kirkwood early childhood center (Kecc) 100 N. Sappington Road – community technology learning center (ctlc) 106 N. Sappington Road 4. Keysor elementary School 725 N. Geyer Road 5. Kirkwood high School 801 W. Essex Ave. 6. Nipher Middle School 700 S. Kirkwood Road 7. North glendale elementary School 765 N. Sappington Road 8. North Kirkwood Middle School 11287 Manchester Road 9. Robinson elementary School 803 Couch Ave. 10. tillman elementary School 230 Quan Ave. 11. Westchester elementary School 1416 Woodgate Ave.

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SSD PuBlIc NOtIceAll responsible public agencies are required to

locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabili-ties who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including non-resident children attending private schools; highly mobile children, such as migrant and home-less children; and children who are suspected of having a disability and in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade. The Special School District of St. Louis County in partnership with the Component Districts assure that a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) is provided to all eligible children with dis-abilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under their jurisdiction. Disabilities include autism, deaf/blind-ness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, mental retardation, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impair-

ment/blindness and young children with develop-mental delays.

The Special School District in partnership with the Component Districts assure that it will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri’s First Steps Program.

The Special School District in partnership with the Component Districts assure that personally iden-tifiable information collected, used, or maintained by the districts for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of FAPE of chil-dren with disabilities may be inspected and/or reviewed by their parents/guardians. Parents/guard-ians may request amendment to the educational record if the parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their child. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of

Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education concerning alleged fail-ures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

The Special School District of St. Louis County has developed a local Compliance Plan for imple-mentation of State Regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act – 2004 (IDEA-2004). This Plan and School Board Policies contain the dis-trict’s procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties, retention and destruction of personally identifiable information and the district’s assurances that services are provided in compliance with General Education Provision Act (GEPA). This Plan is available for public review in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools during regular school hours on days school is in session.

This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate.

September 2007

FAMIly eDucAtIONAl RIghtS AND PRIvAcy Act (FeRPA)The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

(FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are “eligible stu-dents.”

• Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student's education records maintained by the school. Schools are not required to provide copies of records unless, for reasons such as great distance, it is impossible for parents or eligible students to review the records. Schools may charge a fee for copies.

• Parents or eligible students have the right to request that a school correct records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student then has the right to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if the school still decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student has the right to place a state-ment with the record setting forth his or her view about the contested information.

• Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a student's education record. However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions (34 CFR § 99.31):

o School officials with legitimate educational interest;o Other schools to which a student is transferring;o Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes;o Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student;o Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school;o Accrediting organizations;o To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena; o Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; ando State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific State law.Schools may disclose, without consent, "directory"

information such as a student's name, address, tele-phone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance. However, schools must tell parents and eligible students about directory information and allow parents and eligible students a reasonable amount of time to request that the school not disclose directory information about them. Schools

must notify parents and eligible students annually of their rights under FERPA. The actual means of notifica-tion (special letter, inclusion in a PTA bulletin, student handbook, or newspaper article) is left to the discretion of each school.

For additional information or technical assistance, you may call (202) 260-3887 (voice). Individuals who use TDD may call the Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.

Or you may contact us at the following address: Family Policy Compliance OfficeU.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Avenue, SWWashington, D.C. 20202-5920The Kirkwood School District has determined that

the Voluntary Interdistrict Choice Corporation (VICC) and its officers, employees and agents are school offi-cials with legitimate educational interests because they act for and on behalf of the district with respect to transfer students and the transfer program, and because they seek to advance the interests of both. A transfer student’s attendance records and other educational records relevant to the student’s participation in the program or to the program itself may accordingly be disclosed to VICC without obtaining written consent from the parent/guardian or eligible student.

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Eligible students who live in the city of St. Louis in Area Three may enroll in the Kirkwood School District through the Voluntary Transfer Program. For more information, contact the Voluntary Interdistrict Coordinating Council (VICC) at 314-721-8422.

Area three – Starting at the intersection of Interstate 64 (Hwy. 40) and S. Kingshighway Blvd.; east on Interstate 64 to the Mississippi River; south along the river to the south boundary of the city; north-west on the city boundary to Gravois; north on Gravois to S. Kingshighway Blvd.; north on S. Kingshighway Blvd. to the starting point at Interstate 64 and S. Kingshighway.

Area 3 paired with Affton, Bayless, Hancock Place, Kirkwood, Mehlville (Oakville High feeder pattern), Parkway (South High feeder pattern), Rockwood (Summit & Eureka High feeder patterns) and Webster Groves.

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SchOOl INFORMAtIONAddress: 700 S. Kirkwood RoadKirkwood, MO 63122


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Dr. Robert DillonAssistant Principal

Dr. Michele condonPrincipal

School history:The Nipher Middle School building was built in 1921 and

officially opened in September 1922 as the community’s new high school. Before its construction, secondary students attended school with elementary-age children in one of the district’s first buildings, a four-room brick school built in 1869 at Adams and Jefferson. A few years after the high school opened on Kirkwood Road, a separate south building was built in 1929 to house seventh and eighth grade students in a junior high school.

Following the tradition of naming public schools for out-standing community citizens, the Board of Education chose to name the junior high school in honor of Dr. Francis E. Nipher, who had been a distinguished educator and professor at Washington University in St. Louis. The north building housed Kirkwood High School until its move in 1954 to its present location on Essex Ave.

NIPheR MIDDle SchOOl

cONtActSSecretaries: Carol Taylor & Beth BottchenNurse: Carole Wardcounselors: Kitty Hartwig & Carmon GriffinPtO co-Presidents: Terri Kierstead & Lynn Cowan

ABOut NIPheRgrades: 6-82008-09 enrollment: 581School hours: 8:20 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

PROgRAMSvIcc Welcome at carpenter Branch library: Aug. 13, 6 - 7 p.m.Orientation/lunch for Sixth grade & New Students: Aug. 17, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.curriculum Night: Sept. 2, 7 p.m.First PtO Meeting: Sept. 9, 7 p.m.

During reorganization in 1976, Nipher Junior High School became Nipher Middle School to house Grades 6 through 8 with Grade 9 moving to Kirkwood High School.

Renovations resulting from a 1993 tax/bond issue includ-ed construction of a two-story addition to house a new library/media center, three computer labs, three regular classrooms, the main school and counselors’ offices as well as technology infrastructure, air conditioning, ventilation system improve-ments, stage renovation and interior upgrades.

In 2005, the community approved Proposition I, a two-part bond initiative that provided funds for the district’s master facilities plan and improvements throughout the district. Prop I improvements at Nipher included new water/fire main, new fire alarm, exterior door replacements, exterior painting, slate roof repairs, and gym floor restoration.

The Nipher building is a designated historical landmark

and its recent additions continue to reflect the original design of William B. Ittner, renowned school architect.

Nipher is proud of its students and their achievements. The school was named to the Missouri “Top 10” list for its 2008 MAP scores. Nipher students consistently excel in academic competitions that include the St. Louis Science Fair, Science Olympiad, Geography Bee, History Day and math competi-tions. The dedicated staff is committed to character education and to helping all students develop a sense of belonging in the Nipher learning community. In addition to offering a strong academic program, the school provides opportunities for stu-dents to explore a variety of interests through plays, musicals, choirs, band, orchestra, murals, weightlifting, wall climbing, clubs and organizations, and other offerings.

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SchOOl INFORMAtIONAddress: 11287 Manchester RoadKirkwood, MO 63122


NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLMISSOURI GOLD STAR SCHOOL


DanalibertonAssistant Principal

School history:North Kirkwood Middle School (NKMS) was built in

1957 as a junior high school for students in Grades 7, 8 and 9. In 1976, the district began a reorganization of school grade levels and the junior high school became a middle school for Grades 6 through 8 with Grade 9 students moving to Kirkwood High School.

As a result of a tax/bond issue in 1993, a building addition connecting the east and west buildings was completed in 1995 to house the new library/media center, seven classrooms and three computer labs.

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cONtActSSecretaries: Angela Pillman, Melissa Dillon & Carolyn PierceNurse: Irene Dobberstein, R.N.counselors: Lisa Owen & Michelle Finkco-PtO Presidents: Susan Waters & Sandy PollmanPtO Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month

ABOut NORth KIRKWOODgrades: 6-82008-09 enrollment: 590School hours: 8:15 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.

PROgRAMSBack to School Registration: Aug. 10, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Aug. 11 Noon - 7 p.m.vtS Welcome/Registration at carpenter Branch library: Aug. 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. NKMS Open house: Aug. 26, 7 p.m.Middle School Night/Sports & Activities Night at KhS: Jan. 21

Facility improvements completed during the summer included installation of a sprinkler system and new PA system, new offices within the counseling center, and other safety and security improvements.

In 2005, the community approved Proposition I, a two-part bond initiative that provided funds for the district’s master facilities plan and improvements throughout the district. Prop I improvements at NKMS included new water/fire main, new fire alarm system, exterior door replacements, new roof over band room, electrical panel replacements in gym and shop areas,

and floor restoration in the north gym.NKMS is proud of its students and dedicated staff

who, with incredible parent and community involve-ment and support, have created an exceptional learn-ing community. The school is nationally recognized as a Blue Ribbon School and a Missouri Gold Star School. NKMS ranks on the Missouri “Top 10” list for student performance on 2008 MAP tests. The school was also named a “Champions for Character” award winner for incorporating service learning throughout the school.

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PRePARINg FOR the SchOOl yeARNEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT

All students new to the Kirkwood School District enroll at their individual schools. If you do not know which school your child will attend, please call the Office of Student Services at 314-213-6105.

New students will be asked to furnish the fol-lowing items at the time of enrollment: official copy of birth certificate, social security number, a completed physical examination form with immu-nization record, and two documents showing proof of residency in the school district. Proof of residency documents include utility bill, real estate deed, lease agreement, and personal property tax receipt.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ENROLLMENTNew elementary students enroll through their

home school office. Parents/guardians should phone their child’s school for an appointment. Incoming kindergartners must be five years old before Aug. 1, 2009, in order to enter school in the fall.

NIPHER MIDDLE SCHOOL ENROLLMENTNew students attending Nipher Middle School

may enroll by contacting the school office at 314-213-6180.

All incoming sixth-graders and new students in Grades 7-8 are invited to the Nipher Orientation/Lunch held at the school on Aug 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLESCHOOL ENROLLMENT

New students attending North Kirkwood Middle School (NKMS) may enroll by contacting the school registrar at 314-213-6100, ext. 7303.

All currently enrolled NKMS students in Grades 6-8 are invited to attend one of two registration days: Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or Aug. 11, noon to 7 p.m.

KIRKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENTAll new and returning Kirkwood High School

(KHS) students must register for classes before school begins. If you are new to KHS and have not

yet enrolled, please call the guidance office at 314-213-6118 to schedule an appointment. Parents/guardians of new students are asked to attend registration with their students.

KHS FRESHMAN ORIENTATION DAYAll ninth grade students are expected to attend

KHS Freshman Day on Aug. 18, 7:50 a.m. to noon. Students will follow their class schedules and attend sessions to learn more about KHS academic requirements, behavior expectations, and extra-curricular clubs and activities. Bus transportation will be provided for students participating in the Voluntary Transfer Program and for eligible resident students.

Ninth grade students will receive additional information on Freshman Day from their grade level principal in early August. Parents/guardians of ninth graders are invited to attend the first part of this morning.

KHS ORIENTATION DAY FOR NEW STUDENTS GRADES 10-12

New students entering KHS Grades 10-12, along with their parents/guardians, are invited to the first part of the morning session of the KHS Freshman Orientation Day on Aug. 18. A letter will be sent to these students in early August describing the agenda pertaining to them.

IMMUNIZATIONMissouri legislation requires every student to

have documented evidence of immunizations meeting all state requirements on file at their school. No student will be allowed to begin school on Aug. 19 unless all immunizations are up-to-date and documented. Parents who have questions concerning immunization requirements may call the Office of Student Services, 314-213-6105.

BUS TRANSPORTATIONTo be eligible for free bus transportation to and

from school, a student must live one mile or more from an elementary school, 1-1/2 miles or more from middle school, or two miles or more from the high school. Students who do not qualify for free transportation may purchase a pass for $469 for

the school year if space is available on an existing route.

Laidlaw Transit, Inc., 544 Clark in Kirkwood, has computerized all bus routes for eligible students living in the Kirkwood School District. Information regarding bus transportation was mailed directly to students’ homes in August. If you did not receive transportation information, or have questions, please call Laidlaw at 314-965-6130, or the Office of Student Services, 314-213-6105.

Students who participate in the Voluntary Transfer Program should contact Diana Brockman in the Office of Student Services, 314-213-6105, with questions regarding transportation from the city of St. Louis.

SCHOOL LUNCH & BREAKFAST PROGRAMThe district’s school lunch and breakfast pro-

gram provides students with well-balanced meals that meet state and federal guidelines. Prices are kept as reasonable as possible.

Lunch Prices for 2009-10:Elementary Students: $2.25Middle and High School Students: $2.40Adults: $2.85

Breakfast Prices for 2009-10:Students: $1.50Adults: $1.90

Family income criteria are calculated annually by the National School Lunch and Breakfast pro-grams of the federal government for a reduced-price meal program. All children in district schools receive an application in the fall. Families with chil-dren who qualify for the reduced-price program are notified by their schools. Applications are avail-able in all principals’ offices and can be made or changed at any time during the school year if an eligible family experiences an increase in family size or reduction in income.

NOtIFIcAtION OF ASBeStOS MANAgeMeNt

NON-DIScRIMINAtION StAteMeNt

Annually the district is required by law to notify parents, staff, and outside contractors of asbestos build-ing materials that exist in our district facilities. A careful survey of our facilities confirms that the present asbestos containing materials pose no health threat at this time.

Several years ago the district went through an extensive abatement program, which removed or

encapsulated a large majority of asbestos containing building materials as required by the Environmental Protection Agency. Located in the main office of each facility is a manual pinpointing the locations of asbestos containing materials.

The Director of Buildings and Grounds is the responsible party in ensuring the management plan is

followed. If you have any questions regarding this noti-fication or need additional information in regards to the management plan, you may contact the Director of Buildings and Grounds, Tony Koenig, at 314-213-6185.

The Kirkwood School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, handicap, or disability in admissions to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with Title IX, Section 504 for student issues should contact Dr. Thurma DeLoach, Executive Director of Special Programs, at 314-213-6106,

and for employee issues, should contact Dr. Jeanette Tendai, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Administration, at 314-213-6103.

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SchOOl INFORMAtIONAddress: 725 N. Geyer RoadKirkwood, MO 63122



Dr. BryanPainterPrincipal

School history:The W. W. Keysor Elementary School first welcomed

children in September 1930. The school was named for Judge William Winchester Keysor, a prominent Kirkwood citizen and president of the school board in the early 1900s. Designed by William B. Ittner, renowned school architect, the building has been expanded several times with new addi-tions designed to blend with the school’s traditional appear-ance. A wing on the south end of the building was built in 1938; a matching wing on the north end was added in 1949. In 1954, an auditorium/gymnasium was built includ-ing side wings that provided eight more classrooms.

An addition to the south end of the school was com-pleted in 1987 to house the media center (library), science/

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computer lab, and rooms for reading and gifted education instruction. Renovations resulting from a district tax/bond issue in 1993 included technology infrastructure, air condi-tioning, ADA compliance, and interior upgrades. A covered pavilion located at the north end of the playground area for outdoor classroom and learning projects was built in 1999 thanks to the generosity of the Keysor PTO, students and community.

In 2005, the community approved Proposition I, a two-part bond initiative that provided funds for the district’s master facilities plan and improvements throughout the dis-trict. Prop I improvements at Keysor have included roof replacement north/south wing, exterior painting, restroom

plumbing upgrades, new domestic fire main and new fire alarm system.

Keysor School is proud of its students and staff for their persistent focus on learning and achievement. Keysor ranks as a Missouri “Top Ten“ school for 2008 MAP test scores and has earned “Gold Level” recognition for school-wide Positive Behavior Support efforts. At Keysor, students and staff adhere to the Keysor Pride Expectations: We are respectful, respon-sible, honest and kind. The school is committed to social justice, and the fifth-grade Civil Rights Team displays positive leadership for all students in making the school community a socially just place to learn and grow and where all members are safe, valued, respected, accepted, and welcomed.

cONtActSSecretary: Susan WheelerNurse: Christy Rathert, R.N.counselor: Jill GatcombePtO President: Dianne EllenbergerPtO Meetings: 9/8, 10/13, 11/10, 12/15, 1/12, 2/16, 3/9, 4/13, 5/18, (7 p.m.)

ABOut KeySORgrades: K-5*2008-09 enrollment: 427School hours: 8:40 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.

(*Two half-day sections of kindergarten students will attend Keysor. The remaining kindergarten students enrolled will attend Westchester Elementary.)

PROgRAMSvtS Picnic, turkish Pavilion at tower grove Park: Aug. 15, 5:30-7 p.m.Parent Information Night: Aug. 25, 6:30 - 8 p.m.Parent-teacher conferences: Sept. 17/18/22 & Jan. 21/26, 5 - 8 p.m.First Fridays (Reading/Math celebrations): 9/4, 10/2, 11/6, 12/4, 1/8, 2/5, 3/5, 4/2, 5/7, 8:25 - 9 a.m.Winter concert/Art gallery: Dec. 8, 7 p.m.

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SchOOl INFORMAtIONAddress: 765 N. Sappington RoadGlendale, MO 63122Phone Numbers:314-213-6130314-213-6173 (Fax)Web Site:www.kirkwoodschools.orgMotto: Learn Like A Champion TodayNickname: Superstars

toddBenbenPrincipal

School history:North Glendale Elementary School opened in the fall of

1938. Two years later the north and south wings were added. In 1964, the south addition was constructed and the gym was rebuilt, moving the school office to its present loca-tion in the center of the building. Renovations resulting from a tax/bond issue in 1993 included technology infrastructure, air conditioning, ADA compliance, library renovation and interior upgrades in the bathrooms and halls.

The school often serves as a community focus for its namesake city of Glendale. The school and city have estab-lished a strong working relationship and partnership for the purpose of combining resources to benefit instruction. In 1997, North Glendale School and city collaborated to improve the school’s playground and create a school/com-munity park area. In addition to new playground equip-

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cONtActSSecretary: Ruth SmithNurse: Cindy Branham, R.N.counselor: Keith LeonardPtO co-Presidents: Carol Dick & Cheryl Pruss

ABOut NORth gleNDAlegrades: 1-5North Glendale kindergarten students attend Tillman for their kindergarten year.2008-09 enrollment: 360School hours: 8:40 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.

PROgRAMSMeet your teacher Night: Aug. 17, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.vtS Picnic, turkish Pavillion at tower grove Park: Aug. 14, 5:30 - 7 p.m.First grade Popsicle Social (PtO): Aug. 16, 7 p.m.PtO Fun Fair: Oct. 10, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.PtO Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month

ment, benches and a drinking fountain, the improved area features a quarter-mile asphalt walking/running path, which is used by both students and residents.

In 2005, the community approved Proposition I, a two-part bond initiative that provided funds for the district’s master facilities plan and improvements throughout the district. Prop I improvements at North Glendale included new domestic/fire lines, new fire alarm system, new roofing, tuck pointing, new exterior doors, new DA lift in gym and new plumbing.

In spring 2008, the school dedicated a new outdoor learning pavilion in honor of Tom Waltz, former principal who retired in 2006. The pavilion was made possible through a grant submitted by the City of Glendale, KSD and North Glendale PTO.

North Glendale School is proud to be a school where teachers and support staff are dedicated to doing what is best for students. The school has set high academic and behavior expectations for all. In recognition of student per-formance on the 2008 state MAP test, North Glendale was named to the Missouri “Top Ten” list. At North Glendale, students and staff honor this school pledge daily: “As a learner at North Glendale I will be cooperative, respectful, responsible, honest and I will persevere.” Through the efforts a supportive PTO and the many parents, university practi-cum students, high school students and senior citizens who regularly volunteer, North Glendale has established a nurtur-ing, welcoming learning community in which children can learn and grow.

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Dr. JacalynWheelehanPrincipal

School history:Robinson Elementary School was built in 1929 as a

three-story brick building and officially welcomed chil-dren in the fall of 1930, the same year as Keysor Elementary. Both schools were designed by school archi-tect William B. Ittner and are similar in their traditional style. The school was formally named the George R. Robinson Elementary School to honor a prominent com-munity member. Mr. Robinson, a co-founder of the Ralston Danforth Commission Co., is remembered for his philanthropic contributions and for establishing youth organizations in the Kirkwood community. Robinson School has expanded through building additions in 1937, 1949, 1953 and 1987. Renovations resulting from a district bond issue in 1993 include technology infra-structure, air conditioning and interior upgrades.

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In 2005, the community approved Proposition I, a two-part bond initiative that provided funds for the district’s master facilities plan and improvements throughout the district. Prop I improvements at Robinson included a new fire alarm system, new light fixtures in the gym, painting the Outdoor Learning Center, and restroom plumbing upgrades. The Robinson PTO worked in partnership with the Kirkwood Park Board and school district to provide a fully accessible playground that meets all safety regulations and com-plies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Both the school and surrounding community will enjoy the new playground facility that was completed in August 2008.

High academic standards and strong character

education are the hallmarks of Robinson School. Robinson ranks as a Missouri “Top 10” school for stu-dent achievement on state 2008 MAP tests. It is one of three schools in St. Louis County recognized by Character Plus for its outstanding character education programs. Robinson earned the African American Achievement Award for 2002 student achievement scores. Robinson was also selected as the “Do the Right Thing” school in Missouri for its “Cuddle Covers” ser-vice-learning project that provided blankets to new-borns. Robinson staff and families take pride in embrac-ing students of culturally diverse backgrounds and the school’s work in “Teaching and Leading for Social Justice Advocacy,” which began in 2002.

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cONtActSSecretary: Lynn FrierdichNurses: Kim Garland, R.N. & Tamara Gierse, R.N.counselor: Sally MillerPtO co-Presidents: Dawn Buckley & Sally WaltersABOut ROBINSONgrades: K-52008-09 enrollment: 388School hours: 8:40 a.m. - 3:35 p.m Grades K-5: 8:40 a.m. - 3:35 p.m. AM Kindergarten: 8:40 - 11:45 a.m. PM Kindergarten: 12:30 - 3:35 p.m.

PROgRAMSKindergarten Parents’ Night: Aug. 13, 6 - 7 p.m.vtS Picnic, turkish Pavilion at tower grove Park: Aug. 14, 5:30 - 7 p.mPtO Open house: Aug. 17, 6:30 - 8 p.mFirst Morning coffee for Parents: Aug. 19PtO Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month

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B.R. RhoadsPrincipal

School history:Opened in the fall of 1946, Tillman Elementary

School was named in honor of Frank P. Tillman, Kirkwood Superintendent of Schools from 1924-47. The west end of the building is the original structure, which expanded with middle and east sections added in 1951. A gymna-sium was built in 1964. In 1987, a three-floor classroom addition was added to the back of the building, making it the largest elementary school building in the district. Renovations resulting from a tax/bond issue in 1993 included the addition of six new classrooms, a new gym-nasium, renovation of the old gym into a cafeteria/audi-

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cONtActSSecretaries: Linda Huber & Claire HuberNurse: Pam Rice, R.N.counselor: Connie OttoPtO co-Presidents: Amy Kocher & Jennifer Howard

ABOut tIllMANgrades: K-5**Kindergarten students from North Glendale attend Tillman for their kindergarten year2008-09 enrollment: 543School hours: 8:45 a.m. - 3:40 p.m Grades K-5: 8:45 a.m. - 3:40 p.m. AM Kindergarten: 8:45 - 11:50 a.m. PM Kindergarten: 12:35 - 3:40 p.m.

PROgRAMSKindergarten Parent Meeting: Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m.vtS Picnic, turkish Pavillion at tower grove Park: Aug. 14, 5:30 - 7 p.m.Kindergarten – grade 5 Meet the teacher: Aug. 17, 4 - 5 p.m.grades 1 – 5 Parent Meeting: Aug. 17, 6:30 - 8 p.m.Kindergarten Information Sessions: Jan. 28, 2010, by appointmentOpen house & Fine Arts Festival: March 2

torium, technology infrastructure, air conditioning, ADA compliance, and interior upgrades.

In 2005, the community approved Proposition I, a two-part bond initiative that provided funds for the dis-trict’s master facilities plan and improvements throughout the district. Prop I improvements at Tillman included new domestic/fire mains, new fire alarm system, replacement of restroom pipes, tuck pointing, exterior door replace-ments, and asphalt sealing.

Tillman School is characterized by relationships of mutual respect among all members of the learning com-

munity. A committed staff focuses on fostering success for each student through individualized instruction. The school is proud to have achieved “Gold Level” recogni-tion by the Missouri Department of Education for its implementation of school-wide Positive Behavior Support. Tillman ranks on the Missouri “Top 10” list for 2008 MAP scores. Parents are highly engaged and support the school staff in promoting success for all students, helping to make Tillman a joyful place to learn and grow.

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Dr. chrisel clayPrincipal

School history:The original Westchester Elementary School build-

ing opened in the 1956-57 school year with an enroll-ment of 149 students. The school is located in north Kirkwood near Des Peres on approximately 10 acres that include a wooded wildlife/learning area on the east boundary. The original structure is now the south wing and cafeteria area of the present building.

Additions were completed in 1958 (north wing) and in 1964 (east wing). Renovations resulting from a 1993 tax/bond issue included a second gymnasium,

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PROgRAMSKindergarten Parent Meeting: Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m.Meet the teacher Night K–5: Aug. 17, 5 – 6:30 p.m.vtS Picnic, turkish Pavilion at tower grove Park: Aug. 14, 5:30-7 p.m.curriculum Nights for Parents only: 1st Grade - Sept. 1, 6:30 p.m. 2nd Grade - Aug. 31, 6:30 p.m. 3rd Grade - Aug. 25, 6:30 p.m. 4th Grade - Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m. 5th Grade - Sept. 3, 6:30 p.m.PtO Meetings: 2nd Tues. of each month (no Dec. meeting)

air-conditioning, technology infrastructure, and interior upgrades.

In 2005, the community approved Proposition I, a two-part bond initiative that provided funds for the district’s master facilities plan and improvements throughout the district. Prop I improvements at Westchester have included new domestic/fire main, new fire alarm, tuck pointing, storm line repairs, north gym walls painted, and asphalt sealing.

Westchester is proud to be the home of the

“Westchester Winners.” The school is one of only two St. Louis County schools and five Missouri schools to be named a 2007 No Child Left Behind–Blue Ribbon School. Westchester also received Missouri Gold Star School recognition in 2007 for achieving academic excellence. For the last three years, Westchester has earned state recognition for their efforts with School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports.

cONtActSSecretary: Brigget KolbNurse: Kelly Johnson, R.N.counselor: Courtney WilsonPtO President: Tracy Baur

ABOut WeStcheSteRgrades: K-52008-09 enrollment: 456School hours: 8:45 a.m. - 3:40 p.m. Grades K-5: 8:45 a.m. - 3:40 p.m. AM Kindergarten: 8:45 - 11:50 a.m. PM Kindergarten: 12:35 - 3:40 p.m.

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DIStRIct RePORt cARDThe Kirkwood School District prepares an annual report to provide

the community with information about the schools and educational programs. This report, often referred to as the “district report card,” includes information on student achievement, enrollment, staffing and finances. Since some statistics from the 2008-09 school year, such as testing results from Spring 2009, are not yet available, the informa-tion below may include statistics from the 2007-08 school year. Annual Report information is posted by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at www.dese.mo.gov/schooldata/profile.

Residents who do not have access to the internet may request information by contacting the Community Relations and Development Office at 213-6102.

KIRKWOOD SchOOl DIStRIct11289 Manchester RoadKirkwood MO 63122-1197

Phone: 314-213-6100Fax: 314-984-0002Web site: www.kirkwoodschools.org

StAFF StAtIStIcS 2008-09 Staff: 414 Teachers and Administrators 318 Support Personnel 120 Special School District Staff*

(*SSD St. Louis County employees who teach in Kirkwood School District)

Teacher Salary Average: $59,530 (full and part time teachers)Teacher Salary Range: $39,500 – $87,652 • Teachers average 15.1 years teaching experience • Administrators average 20.8 years experience • 85.6% of teachers hold master’s degrees or higher • 44% of administrators hold doctorates

geNeRAl INFORMAtIONELEMENTARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS ACCREDITATION• Missouri School Improvement Program: Accredited• Distinction In Performance – State’s highest recognition – eight consecutive years since award’s inception

eNROllMeNtOFFICIAL DISTRICT ENROLLMENT FOR 2008-09 5,026 Keysor Elementary School Grades K-5 427 North Glendale Elementary Grades 1-5 360 Robinson Elementary School Grades K-5 388 Tillman Elementary School Grades K-5 543 Westchester Elementary School Grades K-5 456 Nipher Middle School Grades 6-8 581 North Kirkwood Middle School Grades 6-8 590 Kirkwood High School Grades 9-12 1,681

AVERAGE CLASS SIZES/RANGES Elementary, Kindergarten 18-20 Elementary, Grades 1-2 20-22 Elementary, Grades 3-5 23-25 Middle Schools 25 High School 25

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONKirkwood Early Childhood Center (KECC) is a licensed and fully

accredited early education center serving families of young children prenatal through 10 years old with several options including early childhood special education and a Parents As Teachers program.

KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Licensed Capacity: 399 children, ages 2 years through 10 years PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM Families served in 2008-09: Approximately 1,314

FINANcIAl INFORMAtIONResidential Tax Rate - 2008: $3.9219 per $100 assessed valuationAssessed Valuation (Aug. 2008): $1,278,634,770Operating Budget for 2008-09: $60,568,815

PROgRAMS & SeRvIceS FOR StuDeNtSBelieving that all students can learn anything and succeed, the Kirkwood

School District develops programs to complement a strong academic cur-riculum and to provide for individual student needs and learning styles. In addition to an outstanding and comprehensive core curriculum, the district offers additional programs and services, which include:• An extensive technology program with voice, video and data networks

(fiber-optic) bringing real world applications and resources to students and teachers via interactive white boards, digital multi-media, high-powered and portable computers, telephones, and hand-held resources.

• Alternative education program, Grades 7-12.• Assessment program including standardized, norm-referenced survey and

performance-based testing; individual learning assessments, curriculum based measures, and locally created measures of student learning on specific content, skills and processes.

• Character Education and anti-harassment program.• Community Mentors Program with community members serving as

tutors and classroom assistants at all levels.• Community Technology Learning Center (CTLC), a resource for learning

about and using technology, open to the Kirkwood community during drop-in hours.

• Service learning programs at all levels.• Kirkwood Early Childhood Center (KECC) offering full-day preschool pro-

gram with extended childcare, half-day preschool, parents as teachers and early childhood special education programs.

• English Language Learners Program.• Extended School Year (summer).

• Fine arts program, including vocal and instrumental music, visual arts and theater.

• World language instruction (French, German, Spanish), Grades 6-12.• Gifted education and school-wide enrichment programs, K-8.• Guidance and counseling program, K-12.• Honors/Advanced Placement courses, Grades 9-12.• Library/Media Centers, fully-automated and equipped with video distri-

bution systems, K-12• Physical education programs at all levels; athletic program with more than

20 sports offered at the high school and intramural sports at the middle schools.

• Reading resources to boost every child’s reading development including literacy specialists for supplemental support in grades K-11.

• Math resources to boost every child’s math development including math intervention specialists and software resources.

• Safe and drug-free schools programs.• Self-esteem, conflict resolution and anti-bullying programs to address

concerns that interfere with learning.• Special education services, K-12, offered in cooperation with Special

School District of St. Louis County.• Homebound tutorial services for students unable to attend school due to

extended illness or medical issues.• Student health services with full-time nurses in all schools.• Peer and cross-age tutoring with students serving as tutors and mentors.

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Kirkwood School District sets high standards and expectations for student achievement. The district’s student performance assessment program provides valuable information to support curriculum and instruction development at many levels, whether for an individual student, a particular class or grade level, an entire school or the district at large. Assessment results are used to help make important decisions that impact school programs and, more importantly, the lives of stu-dents and their families.

college Placement tests – Spring 2008 Kirkwood Missouri u.S.ACT 23.5 21.6 21.1SAT Reading 583 594 502SAT Writing 567 584 494SAT Math 573 597 515

Graduates taking ACT: 336Graduates taking SAT: 87Graduates attending college/university: 87%

KhS class of 2009• Graduates: 435 (plus five foreign-exchange students) Valedictorian (4.314 GPA): 1 Salutatorian (4.272 GPA): 1

• 2009 National Merit Scholarship Programs National Merit Students: 9 National Merit Commended Students: 10

MISSOuRI ASSeSSMeNt PROgRAM (MAP) – Spring 2008The Missouri Assessment Program (MAP), mandated by the

Outstanding Schools Act of 1993, is designed to set a higher standard for student achievement in Missouri.

The percentage of Kirkwood students scoring in the top two levels (Advanced, Proficient) as compared to students throughout the state is shown below.Subject % Students in top 2 levels Kirkwood Statecommunication Arts Grade 3 64.1% 40.9% Grade 4 68.9% 45.6% Grade 5 69.9% 48.6% Grade 6 67.9% 47.6% Grade 7 71.0% 49.3% Grade 8 68.4% 48.4% Grade 11 48.2% 39.2%Mathematics Grade 3 66.2% 44.3% Grade 4 66.3% 44.7% Grade 5 64.9% 46.2% Grade 6 72.1% 51.1% Grade 7 75.1% 49.8% Grade 8 58.6% 44.3% Grade 10 64.5% 46.2%

Detailed information on MAP scores for Missouri school districts can be accessed online through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education web site at www.dese.state.mo.us

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KIRKWOOD eARly chIlDhOOD ceNteR (Kecc)

SchOOl INFORMAtIONAddress: 100 N. Sappington RoadSt. Louis, MO 63122

Phone Numbers:314-213-6136 (Main Office)314-213-6137 (PAT)314-213-6138 (Fax)


Kecc cONtActSSecretaries: Marsha Harper Kelly Graham Nicole Harris

Kecc/PAt PtO President: Kirsten Sturdy

MelissaSandbothePrincipal

MandyRoseAssistant Principal

Kecc eveNtS continuedturkey Day Magic house Night: Nov. 24, 6 - 8 p.m.Kecc Magic house Night: Dec. 17, 6 - 8 p.m.Messy Play: Feb. 26 & 27vehicle Fair: May 7, 6 - 7:30 p.m.early childhood Family Picnic: May 26, 6 - 8 p.m.

Kecc PROgRAMSFull Day Preschool ProgramHalf-Day Preschool ProgramSchool Age Summer CampParents as Teachers (PAT)Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

ABOut KeccPreschool/childcare: 2-10 years of agePAt: Prenatal through Kindergarten agelicensed capacity: 399School hours: Mon - Fri, 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.PAt Office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.ecSe Office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Kecc eveNtSKecc/PAt PtO Meetings: Third Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m.half Day Preschool Open house: Aug. 17, 6-7 p.m.PAt Family Fun Fair: Aug. 22, 9-10:30 a.m.Fall Festival, Family Dinner & Book Fair: Oct. 8, 5 - 7 p.m.Fall Bazaar: Nov. 14

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School history:The Kirkwood Early Childhood Center (KECC) is a

licensed and fully accredited early education center that provides collaborative and comprehensive resources for families of young children prenatal through age 10. KECC is open year round, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and offers a variety of full- and half-day programs to meet the individual needs of families with preschool children.

KECC opened in 1991 with 70 children enrolled in six classrooms housed in the former Hough Elementary School building and an adjacent one-story wing. In May 2002, KECC moved into a new and greatly improved facility which features 12 spacious class-rooms designed for preschool-age children, full gym-nasium, screening and developmental assessment rooms, a new discovery room and an activity room that offers an exciting array of tuition classes in move-ment, science, drama and art throughout the fall, spring and summer. An enhanced security system and many other new features make KECC a world-class facility. In addition, KECC is now licensed to serve 399 children. The new building is part of the Hough Community Learning Center complex.

KECC provides several options and a variety of programs for early childhood education. These pro-grams include a full-day preschool program with extended childcare, half-day preschool, parents as

teachers and early childhood special education pro-grams. In addition, a summer camp program is avail-able for children ages kindergarten-10 years.

The curriculum in KECC classrooms is developed to allow each child and family to become personally involved in the adventure of learning. This includes cognitive development in math, science, pre-reading, art and social studies; social/emotional development; language development; music and movement; field sports, water play and gross motor/gym activities. Educational assessments and developmental checklists are administered in October and March based on observations of developmental milestones. The results are shared with parents during parent/teacher confer-ences. Services for students with developmental dis-abilities or delays are readily available by an outstand-ing staff of special educators located within the build-ing. This staff also provides outreach services to our community early education partners.

The dedicated staff is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive, yet challenging learning envi-ronment for young children throughout the various programs offered at the center. KECC is proud of the longevity of its highly qualified staff members who engage in a minimum of 15 hours of professional development annually. KECC has received recognition for being a “Positive Behavior Support” award winning

school for four consecutive years. The center is a mem-ber of the St. Louis Association for Education of Young Children (SLYAEC), the Child Day Care Association, Missouri Board of Voluntary Accreditation and a par-ticipant in the USDA Food Program. KECC also offers tuition scholarships for families receiving Title XX fund-ing.

The Parents as Teachers program at KECC offers information about early childhood development and support for expectant parents and parents of children ages birth through kindergarten age. PAT is free and voluntary and open to all parents in the Kirkwood School District. In 2008-09 PAT provided services to approximately 1,314 Kirkwood families.

The program offers a variety of services designed to help all children receive the best possible start in life. These programs include home visits conducted by an early childhood specialist; parent meetings on child-hood topics such as discipline, toilet teaching, sleep issues and sibling rivalry; hands-on activities for parents and children; and screenings for hearing, vision, lan-guage, motor and concept development. In addition, PAT offers opportunities to participate and benefit from CPR classes, parent/child interactive programs and classes, early childhood speakers, discovery room play times, grandparents club, play groups, and a babysit-ting co-op.

Learners exploring with water, bubbles and ocean animals at the touch table.

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PAReNt & cOMMuNItyORgANIzAtIONS

In the Kirkwood School District, parents and community members are active participants in school programs and decision-making. Their con-tributions range from volunteering in classrooms to serving on key building and district-level com-mittees.

Parent and community committees and orga-nizations include:

Alumni ServicesA.I.M. Community BandBeautification Committees for Buildings and GroundsCurriculum Review CommitteesDistrict Budget and Finance CommitteeKey Volunteers/Principals CouncilKey Volunteers/Community Relations and Development Council

KHS Mothers ClubKHS Production CompanyKirkwood Area Perpetual Scholarships (KAPS)Kirkwood Band Boosters (KB2)Kirkwood Orchestra Parent Assoc. (KOPA)Kirkwood School District FoundationParent Advisory Council (Special Education)Parent NetworksParents/Teachers Organizations (PTOs)Pioneer Boosters, Inc.Service Learning AdvisorySchool Improvement TeamsSchool Volunteer ProgramsStrategic Planning CommitteesVoluntary Transfer Students Parents AdvisoryVolunteer and Community Mentor Programs/ OASIS Tutors

Volunteer & Community Mentor ProgramsKirkwood School District parents and commu-

nity volunteers have long contributed to making Kirkwood schools the best learning environments for children by donating their time and talents in a variety of ways. Volunteers assist classroom teach-ers, work with individual students, perform clerical duties, plant shrubs and flowers, or help school nurses and librarians.

In addition to the committed volunteers from each school’s PTO, other adults impact students’ lives through several mentor/role model programs under the umbrella of the Community Mentor Program. As mentors, adults serve as role models who help students establish positive goals and improve their academic performance. More than 200 residents annually take part in Community Mentor Programs.

OASIS (Older Adults Service Information System), a national organization, provides financial support and resources to train tutors. Older adults are trained to serve as language arts tutors in Kirkwood schools. Monthly sharing and training meetings for OASIS tutors are conducted in the District’s central office.

OASIS Training sessions will be held on Sept. 10, 11 and 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information about volunteer and mentor opportunities, please call 314-213-6100, Ext. 7246, or the Office of Special Programs, 314-213-6106.

Special education Parent Advisory council

The Kirkwood Special Education Parent Advisory Council (PAC) was developed to pro-vide professional and supportive connections among parents and school staff who share an interest in promoting the education of children with disabilities. Kirkwood’s District-Level PAC meets several times each year to share informa-tion and seek input from parents on district planning for special education and related sup-ports for students. These meetings are open to everyone and are announced in the Parent Handbook and Buzz Book each year. If you would like to be on the mailing list for meeting reminders, contact Stella Luedde, Executive Secretary for Special Programs at 314-213-6106 with your home or e-mail address.

The following Parent Advisory Council calen-dar has been established for the 2009-10 school year:

Date time location10/1/09 6:30-8:30 p.m. ASc 3/4/10 6:30-8:30 p.m. ASc

In cases of inclement weather, meetings will be canceled. Please call Stella Luedde at 314-213-6106.

StRAtegIc PlANNINg & DevelOPMeNtStRAtegIc PlANNINg AND SchOOl IMPROveMeNt teAMS

The success of the Kirkwood School District’s educational programs is the result of strategic planning, which involves students, administrators, teachers, support staff, par-ents and community members. A Strategic Planning Coordinating Committee oversees the process and develops the school district’s mission and core beliefs.

While all Kirkwood schools are guided by the district’s mission, School Improvement Teams at each school develop goals and strat-egies for the educational programs that best fit the needs of children in their individual schools. The Teams include students, parents, staff, school board and community members who meet throughout the year. The School Improvement Teams contribute to the dis-tinct characteristics and the innovative pro-grams offered in each Kirkwood school.

cuRRIculuM, INStRuctION AND ASSeSSMeNt

Developing curriculum and instruction that best meets the needs of all children is the guid-ing force behind the Kirkwood School District’s exemplary educational programs. Quite simply, curriculum is what we teach children and instruction is how we teach children. Assessment is the measurement of learning. Curriculum for each discipline is developed after a review of best practice and state standards. A Curriculum Review Committee that includes administrators, teachers, students, parents and community members review proposed curriculum. Curriculum guides for all subjects include detailed information about what is being taught at each grade level as well as how students’ work will be assessed. Instructional methods are continually reviewed to ensure the best teach-ing techniques and research are being put to use in the classrooms. Assessments to offer stu-dents ongoing feedback are frequent and reported to parents.

cuRRIculuM ADvISORy cOMMItteeS

The district is seeking parents and community members to serve on curriculum advisory committees for the following disciplines: • K–12 Technology • 9–12 Social Studies (American Studies, American History) • 9–12 Art • 6–12 Journalism • 9–12 Vocal Music • K–8 Gifted • K-5 Science

If you are interested, please call the Office of Curriculum and Instruction at 314-213-6104.

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KIRKWOOD BOARD OF eDucAtION 2009-10

ABOut the SchOOl BOARDThe Kirkwood School District Board of Education, the teaching and

support staffs, parents and community share responsibility for creating successful schools. As elected representatives, the seven-member Board of Education serves as the governing body for the community’s public school system. The school board sets district policies, selects the superintendent of schools, adopts the annual budget, and determines the tax rate. Community participation at board meetings is encouraged, and a forum for public comment is provided before each meeting.

The annual school board election is held in April. Board members serve three-year, overlapping terms with two or three members elected each year. School board members, who receive no salary, are committed and concerned citizens who devote countless hours working on behalf of chil-dren and the educational interests of Kirkwood School District residents.

SchOOl BOARD MeetINgSSchool board meetings are generally held the first and third Monday of

each month during the school year and monthly during the summer.

Meetings are held in the conference room of the district’s Administrative Services Center, 11289 Manchester Rd. at 7 p.m. District residents are encouraged to attend and may share their views with the board during time allotted before the start of regular meetings.

Residents may also express their views by writing to the Kirkwood Board of Education 11289 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood 63122-1197. Board mem-bers can also be reached through e-mail on the district’s web site: www.kirkwoodschools.org. Copies of materials submitted will be provided to all board members.

2009-10 School Board MeetingsJuly 20Aug. 17Sept. 8Sept. 28 (4th Monday)No meeting on Oct. 5Oct. 19Nov. 2Nov. 16

Dec. 7Dec. 212010 Board MeetingsNo meeting on Jan. 4Jan. 19 (Tues.)Feb. 1Feb. 16 (Tues.)March 1

March 15April 5April 19May 3May 17June 7June 21

Angie BayPresident

Scott StreamVice President

Kathy harrisSecretary

Matt cottlerDirector

John gluntDirector

Ruth JayneDirector

Andy StewartDirector

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