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SEPTEMBER
2017
Swartz Creek Community Schools www.swartzcreek.org
Superintendent’s Column Page 2
Office of Instruction Page 3
2017-2018 School Year Calendar Page 4
Annual Notice Page 5
Annual Notice Page 6
Swartz Creek Academy Empowers
Students!
Page 7
Annual Notice Page 8
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
The Swartz Creek Community School District is
required by state and federal law
to publish ANNUAL NOTICES to our community.
These notices are included in this edition of our newsletter.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Tuesday, September 5, 2017—1/2 Day PM
HIGH SCHOOL:
11:16 AM - 2:20 PM
ACADEMY:
11:20 AM - 2:25 PM
MIDDLE SCHOOL:
11:26 AM - 2:30 PM
ELEMENTARY:
12:30 PM - 3:40 PM
Kindergarten received a letter that addresses time and
transportation for the first day.
Wednesday, September 6, 2017—Full day
HIGH SCHOOL:
7:30 AM - 2:20 PM
ACADEMY:
7:40 AM - 2:25 PM
MIDDLE SCHOOL:
7:40 AM - 2:30 PM
ELEMENTARY:
8:40 AM - 3:40 PM
Friday, September 8, 2017—Early Release
HIGH SCHOOL:
7:30 AM - 12:05 PM
ACADEMY:
7:40 AM - 11:58 AM
MIDDLE SCHOOL:
7:40 AM - 12:15 PM
ELEMENTARY:
8:40 AM - 1:30 PM
Registration for school is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
1. Print out a student registration packet and registration dates. 2. Complete your packet and gather your support documentation. 3. Pick a registration date at the CAGE Fieldhouse. Registration is walk-in and students do not need to be present for registration. The CAGE is located at 4110 Morrish Road (across from Meijer)
August 21st-August 24th 8:00 - NOON and 1:00-3:00 p.m. Closed NOON - 1 p.m. August 28th – August 31st 8:00 - NOON and 1:00-3:00 p.m. Closed NOON -1 p.m.
There will be no new student registration on the first day of school September 5, 2017.
Please bring the following documentation to enroll your child in Swartz Creek Com-munity Schools: Due to reporting requirements, students will not be allowed to start school until all documentation is on file.
Completed registration packet
Student’s certified birth certificate
Proof of immunizations
Parent or Guardian’s drivers license or Michigan I.D. with the correct address
Proof of residency –one of the following:
Legal guardianship or custody paperwork
Special Education IEP- if applicable
High school students- please bring a transcript from previous school and exit grades if enrolling during the school year.
Kindergarten students- Proof of vision screening
lease agreement mortgage statement tax bill, or a current utility statement
Dear Parents, Community Members, and All Swartz Creek Families,
Welcome back to school! It is my hope that you had a fantastic summer full of
fun and relaxation. It seems hard to believe that we are starting the 2017-18
school year already, but it is here, and we are excited. This year will bring with
it some wonderful opportunities for students and we are proud to offer a world
class education right here in Swartz Creek!
The fall is full of fun and exciting things to do including athletic events and com-
munity gatherings, music concerts, students meeting their teachers and new
friends, and exploring new opportunities for learning. As your new superinten-
dent, I have been looking forward to the start of school because there is nothing
better than seeing students come back to school excited for a fresh new start
and a new year.
To keep you informed this year, I will be communicating in multiple ways. First,
I will be sending regular updates and emails to parents as necessary. Next, I
will be communicating via our website (www.swartzcreek.org), our school Face-
book page, Twitter, through newsletters such as this, and in many face-to-face
opportunities. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have a question
or comment. My job is to support our students and our staff, and I will be doing
that to the best of my ability. However, I also serve our community so please let
me know if there is every anything I can do to help.
As we are starting a new school year, I wanted to take a brief moment to
introduce several of the new faces who will be working with our children this
year. We are very excited about the team that we have this year and our new
employees will fit very nicely into our SC family. Here is a brief introduction to
some of our new staff members. (Others will be in our December issue.)
Stacy Pascuzzo will be joining us at the new Executive Director of Business and
Finance. Stacy has a MBA in Accounting from Baker College and also recently
attained CFO certification this past May. She has 12 years of public school
accounting experience in central office. Stacy’s work history includes Staff
Accountant at The Leona Group, Business Manager at International Academy
of Flint, Finance Manager at Washtenaw Intermediate School District and most
recently, Director of Business at Goodrich and Westwood Heights School
Districts.
Shauntel Manning will take on the role of Assistant Principal at the High School.
Shauntel earned a Bachelors in Education from Wayne State
University in 2002 and then went on to earn her Masters in Administration K-12
from Saginaw Valley State University in 2007. Since 2015 she has been the
PBIS interventionist Specialist in the Bridgeport-Spaulding School District. Prior
to that she gained experience in positions such as Instructional Mathematics
Coach and Lead Mathematics Teacher. Shauntel was also a member of many
committees and actively involved in other building level responsibilities.
A Message From
Our Superintendent
Ben Mainka
Swartz Creek
Community Schools
Benjamin J.A. Mainka, Superintendent
Swartz Creek Community Schools
www.swartzcreek.org
Jordan Seath will be a new addition to Morrish Elementary as a First Grade Teach-
er. Jordan earned a Bachelors in Elementary Education from University of Michi-
gan- Flint in April, 2017. While attending college, Jordan worked as a Student
Support Professional – Response to Intervention at Morrish Elementary from Octo-
ber, 2013 through December, 2016. He then moved on to complete his student
teaching at Brendel Elementary in Grand Blanc where he also worked as a long-
term Resource Room substitute teacher until the end of the school year. Jordan
also served as a YMCA Summer Day Camp Coordinator and Youth Sports Pro-
gramming from June, 2012 through October, 2015.
Ashley Buza is joining team as an Elementary Speech and Language Pathologist
at Syring Elementary and the Child Development Center. Ashley earned a Bache-
lor of Science with a Major in Speech & Language Pathology from Eastern Michi-
gan University in December 2013 and a Master of Arts in Communicative Sciences
and Disorders from Michigan State University in May, 2017. Her clinical experi-
ence includes working at Big Rock Elementary School, McLaren Neurological Re-
habilitation Institute, Genesys Regional Medical Center, and Swartz Creek Middle
School and Child Development Center. Ashley was a Response to Intervention
Teacher at Flat Rock Community Schools from 2014 to 2015.
Stanley Page brings his experience to Swartz Creek Schools as a School Social
Worker at the High School. Stanley earned a Associates of Arts in Social Work
from Mott Community College in 1996, a Bachelor of Science in Counseling & Psy-
chology from Rochester in 2014 and a Master of Social Work in 2017. Stanley
worked as a Alternative Assistant at Ennis Center for Children from 1990 through
1999. He also works as a Community Outreach Supervisor at Genesee County
Youth Corporation and did an internship at the Swartz Creek Alternative Academy
during the 2016-17 school year.
Erin Brawner is taking on a new role at Morrish Elementary this year. Erin was
previously in the position as a Student Service Coordinator at Morrish and will now
take on the responsibilities of School Social Worker. Erin received her Bachelor
of Social Work in 2007 from Olivet Nazarene University and a Masters of Social
Work from Hawaii Pacific University in 2011. She did her internships in Hawaii
and then held positions as a paraprofessional at Morrice Schools and was a Case
Manager and Family Specialist at Shiawassee County Community Mental Health
Authority. Erin then went on to be a School Social Worker at Mason Public
Schools in 2016 as well as working at Morrish Elementary.
Please see our website for the many events and activities we have in store to kick
off the year. I look forward to seeing many of you throughout the school district and
please stop me to say hello!
Go Dragons!
Rod Hetherton
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
Rodney R. Hetherton
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
Swartz Creek Community Schools
(810) 591-2384
New 3rd Grade Reading Law
Last school year, the State of Michigan passed a new law mandating efforts to have all
students reading by the end of third grade. Beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, if a
student is more than a grade level behind in reading, they are required to be retained in
the third grade.
However, there are exemptions that the district can use to override the retention. There
are also multiple mandates for intervention and assessment, including:
All K-3 students must be assessed three times a year.
All K-3 students behind grade level must also be given an additional and exten-
sive reading assessment.
In 2017-2018, districts shall begin creating individualized reading plans for all K
-3 students who are deficient in reading.
Provide notice to parents when K-3 students are deficient in reading.
Districts must provide evidenced-based instruction, intervention, and progress
monitoring.
Our district and building level MTSS (Multi Tiered Systems of Support) teams have
worked on these components for many years. We are very proud of our extensive MTSS
efforts in Swartz Creek. We will continue to assess, monitor, and provide researched
based instruction and intervention. We will also continue to communicate with you when
your child is not at grade level in reading.
We often get asked the question, “What can you do at home?” Your goal should be to
read 20 minutes a day with your child. Here are some ideas for you to try:
Read out loud to your child.
Listen to your child read.
Echo read (you read a line, then they repeat).
Read together at the same time.
Reread or retell favorite stories.
Talk to your child about the reading.
It is a great idea to ask questions about the reading, discuss new and unfamiliar words,
and talk about the pictures. You should also make connections to other books or to real
life experiences your child has had. It is always good to talk about what they enjoyed
about the book and what they learned during the reading of the book.
Please continue to keep in contact with your child’s teacher and building regarding their
social and academic progress. Your involvement in school has a big impact on your
child’s learning. We look forward to working with you and your children on another amaz-
ing school year.
Dieck Elementary piloted their first ever Summer Camp the third week of
July. The topic was Michigan Native Americans and each day students
studied and did projects centered around housing, food, art, music, and
on the final day a pow wow.
Each day consisted of a story or information centered around the days
topic followed by a time of sharing ideas. Students than moved on to a
craft or activity based on that topic that required a small amount of age
appropriate math. Each day ended with reflective writing of the day’s
events and constructing a “today I learned” achievement feather for their
burlap vests.
The idea behind the camp was to motivate students to learn in an
engaging environment. Reading, math, and writing were incorporated
each day to activate student’s minds. The driving force behind the camp
was to help with summer boredom and the summer slide some students
experience.
The week ended with students asking for more. Most students wanted a
second week of camp while others “wished” it happened more
throughout the summer. Some students even asked for specific topics to
be covered at camp.
Dieck considers their first summer camp a total success. Students and
staff who participated had a wonderfully fun time. We look forward to
next summer and the possibilities.
Dieck Elementary Summer Camp
SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS **THIS CALENDAR IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
REVISED EDITION as of August 8, 2017
STUDENT PRIVACY AND PARENTAL ACCESS TO INFORMATION
The Board of Education respects the privacy rights of parents and their children. No student shall be required as a part of the school program or the District’s curriculum, with-
out prior written consent of the student, (if an adult or an emancipated minor) or, if an unemancipated minor, his/her parents, to submit to or participate in any survey, analy-
sis, or evaluation that reveals information concerning:
A. political affiliations or beliefs of the student or his/her parents;
B. mental or psychological problems of the student or his/her family;
C. sex behavior or attitudes;
D. illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating or demeaning behavior;
E. critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family relationships;
F. legally-recognized privileged and analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers;
G. religious practices, affiliations or beliefs of the student or his/her parents; or
H. income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such
a program).
The Superintendent shall ensure that procedures are established whereby parents may inspect any materials used in conjunction with any such
survey, analysis, or evaluation. Further, parents have the right to inspect, upon request, a survey or evaluation created by a third party before the survey/evaluation is administered
or distributed by the school to the student. The parent will have access to the survey/evaluation within a reasonable period of time after the request is received by the building
principal. To insure the right of parents, the Board directs building and program administrators to:
I. Notify parents in writing of any surveys, analyses, or evaluations, which may reveal any of the information, as identified in A-H above, in a timely manner, and which allows interested parties to request an opportunity to inspect the survey, analysis, or evaluation; and the administrator to arrange for inspection prior to
initiating the activity with students.
J. Allow the parents the option of excluding their student from the activity.
K. Report collected data in a summarized fashion which does not permit one to make a connection between the data and individual students or small groups of students.
L. Treat information as identified in A-H above as any other confidential information is accordance with Policy 8350.
Additionally, parents have the right to inspect, upon request, any instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum of the student. The parent will have access to
the instructional material within a reasonable period of time after the request is received by the building principal. The term instructional material means instructional content
that is provided to a student, regardless of its format, including printed and representational materials, audio-visual materials, and materials in electronic or digital formats (such
as materials accessible through the Internet). The term does not include academic tests or assessments. The Board will not allow the collection, disclosure, or use of personal
information collected from students for the purpose of marketing or for selling that information (or otherwise providing that information to others for that purpose). The Superin-
tendent is directed to provide notice directly to parents of students enrolled in the District of the substantive content of this policy at least annually at the beginning of the school
year, and within a reasonable period of time after any substantive change in this policy. In addition, the Superintendent is directed to notify parents of students in the District, at
least annually at the beginning of the school year, of the specific or approximate dates during the school year when the following activities are scheduled or expected to be
scheduled:
M. Activities involving the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information collected from students for the purpose of marketing or for
selling that information (or otherwise providing that information to others for that purpose); and
N. The administration of any survey by a third party that contains one or more of the items described in A through H above.
For purposes of this policy, the term "parent" includes a legal guardian or other person standing in loco parentis (such as a grandparent or stepparent with whom the child lives,
or a person who is legally responsible for the welfare of the child).
1/2 DAY OF SCHOOL AM:
HIGH SCHOOL: 7:30 AM - 10:41 AM
ACADEMY: 7:40 AM - 10:35 AM
MIDDLE SCHOOL: 7:40 AM - 10:51 AM
ELEMENTARY: 8:40 AM - 11:55 AM
1/2 DAY OF SCHOOL PM:
HIGH SCHOOL: 11:16 AM - 2:20 PM
ACADEMY: 11:20 AM - 2:25 PM
MIDDLE SCHOOL: 11:26 AM - 2:30 PM
ELEMENTARY: 12:30 PM - 3:40 PM
EARLY RELEASE DAY:
HIGH SCHOOL: 7:30 AM - 12:05 PM
ACADEMY: 7:40 AM - 11:58 AM
MIDDLE SCHOOL: 7:40 AM - 12:15 PM
ELEMENTARY: 8:40 AM - 1:30 PM
FULL DAY OF SCHOOL:
HIGH SCHOOL: 7:30 AM - 2:20 PM
ACADEMY: 7:40 AM - 2:25 PM
MIDDLE SCHOOL: 7:40 AM - 2:30 PM
ELEMENTARY: 8:40 AM - 3:40 PM
SCHOOL HOURS
Annual Parent Notice
Integrated Pest Management
The Swartz Creek Community School/Day-Care Center
utilizes an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach
to control pests. IPM is a pest management system that
utilizes all suitable techniques in a total pest manage-
ment system with the intent of preventing pests from
reaching unacceptable levels or to reduce an existing
population to an acceptable level. Pest management
techniques emphasize pest exclusion and biological
controls. However, as with most pest control programs,
chemical controls may also be utilized.
You have the right to be informed prior to any applica-
tion of any insecticide, fungicide or herbicide made to
the school grounds or buildings during this school year.
In certain emergencies, such as an infestation of sting-
ing insects, pesticides may be applied without prior no-
tice to prevent injury to students, but you will be notified
following any such application. If you need prior notifi-
cation, please go to our website, click on OPERATIONS
and then PARENT NOTICE and complete the form re-
garding notification. Please return the form to:
Swartz Creek Community Schools C/O Director of Operations
8261 Crapo Street Swartz Creek, Michigan 48473
Parent Involvement Plan
Public Act 107 directs school districts to adopt
and implement a parent involvement plan de-
signed to encourage parental participation in the
schools. Swartz Creek Community School Dis-
trict has always valued parent involvement and
provided opportunities to that end. New opportu-
nities for participation are continually sought to
maximize the positive benefits children experi-
ence when parents are extensively involved in
the schools.
Pre-School (Ages 0 – 5)
Parents As Teachers
Child Development Program
Elementary School
Individual Potential Plan
Parent Teacher Associations
Volunteers
Newsletters/Publications
Parent Teacher Conferences
Open Houses
Student Planners
Student Handbooks
Report Cards and Progress Reports
Parent Presentations on Teaching
and Learning
Parenting Seminars
Student Performances for Parents
Secondary Level
Open House
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Student Handbooks
Report Cards
Progress Reports
Volunteers
Newsletters
Student Performances
Individual Potential Plan
PowerSchool/PowerParent
Band Booster
Athletic Booster
Club Sponsor
Chaperone
Sexual Harassment
It is the policy of the Swartz Creek Community School District
to maintain a learning and working environment that is free
from sexual harassment. No board member, staff member or
student of this district shall be subjected to any form of sexual
harassment or intimidation. It shall be a violation of this poli-
cy for any board member, employee, volunteer, or student to
harass any member of the board, staff or student body
through conduct or communications of a sexual nature as
defined in this policy. Each administrator shall be responsible
for promoting understanding and
acceptance of, and assuring compliance with, state and fed-
eral laws, and board policy and procedures governing sexual
harassment within his/her building or office. Any board mem-
ber, employee, volunteer, or student who believes that his/her
rights have been violated under the state and federal laws,
and this policy may report such violation immediately to the
Civil Rights Coordinator at the following location:
The Director of Human Resources
Swartz Creek Community Schools
8354 Cappy Lane
Swartz Creek, Michigan 48473-1299
Student Nondiscrimination Policy
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, it is the policy of Swartz Creek Community School District that no person shall be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, or disability. Any person who believes that he/she has been discriminated against in violation of state and federal law, and this policy may report such violation immediately to the Civil
Rights Coordinator at the following locations:
The Director of Human Resources Swartz Creek Community Schools
8354 Cappy Lane Swartz Creek, MI 48473-1299
In compliance with the Federal
Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974, notice is
hereby given that the school
district intends to release the
following student directory information: Name,
address, date and place of birth, participation in
officially recognized activities and sports, weight
and height of members of athletic teams, dates of
attendance, courses of study, awards, honor roll
and scholarships received, date of graduation
and the name of the most recent previous school
attended by the student. Be it further advised that
only a parent/guardian has the right to refuse to
permit the release of any or all types of infor-
mation designated by the school district. If you
desire that all or part of the items listed in the
directory information should not be released, con-
tact the District by written notification, within two
weeks of the receipt of this notice. All questions,
requests for information, or complaints relating to
the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act in
Swartz Creek Community Schools should be di-
rected to:
The Director of Human Resources
Swartz Creek Community Schools
8354 Cappy Lane
Swartz Creek, MI 48473-1299
SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE ALERTS
FOR CANCELLATIONS & EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION
In order to serve you better, we have an option for our families to receive notifications on
their phones or personal computers, when cancellations or emergency information is
issued. You can subscribe on an iPhone, Android or your personal computer. On your
phone, go into your app store and download the CELLY APP. You can login with an ac-
count from Facebook, Google, Twitter or create one for CELLY. Once the app is down-
loaded, go to CELLS and type in @swcrkCommunity. You will then be prompted to join.
For your personal computer, you need to go to https://cel.ly and click on SIGN UP ON
THE WEB. You can login with an account from Facebook, Google, Twitter or create one
for CELLY. On the welcome screen, click JOIN CELL, type in @swcrkCommunity, and
click JOIN. That’s it! You’re all signed up on your computer. To get alerts, you must
login or leave the Celly page open.
Blanket Drive for the Divine Canine Rescue
The call went out that the Divine Canine Rescue (DCR) was in desperate need of blankets and our Swartz Creek staff cleaned their closets to donate. DCR is a non-profit rescue that helps save the lives of unwanted dogs in the shelters of Michigan, along with finding forever homes for them.
In a matter of days Swartz Creek Schools was able to collect 21 blankets and a bag of towels to help our furry friends! Thank you all!
Puppy hugs and kisses!
ABOUT US information below from the Divine Canine Rescue website— “Divine Canine Rescue is a vision brought to life by a group of family members devoted to the wellbeing of all animals. Most of the members grew up in a home that seemed to be a dumping ground for many unwanted pets that were always welcomed with open arms! They were given food, shelter, vet care and most of all LOVE! Our goal is to help save the lives of unwanted dogs in the shelters of Michigan. Through positive reinforcement, training, proper vetting, exercise, and compassion, they will have the time they need to readjust and learn HOW to be a good dog so that they can live the life they were meant to live. By working closely with the local shelters and rescue groups, many lives will be saved and we can help them find the forever homes they truly deserve. Not only do we have plans to rescue and care for these wonderful dogs, we also want to take time to educate the public on the importance of spay and neuter-ing, year-round heartworm prevention and yearly vaccinations. Sometimes people have good intentions but just don’t understand WHAT responsible pet ownership is all about. Through advice on training, vet care, proper diet and grooming, we can edu-cate those pet owners who want to do the right thing, but just don’t know how. That knowledge will help keep pet owners from giving up and surrendering their beloved pets to shelters and rescue groups. Along with education on responsible pet owner-ship, we also want to incorporate responsible “Pit Bull” ownership. This is a breed that our rescue is very passionate about. So many good dogs are put down in shelters and dumped on the streets just because they appear to be a Pit Bull… this has got to stop! The scrutiny that this particular group of dogs has been under has driven us to help them. Through care and guidance, if we can change just one person’s mind about this group of breeds, we will have done our job.
YOU can help by volunteering, fostering, donating, and sharing the dogs looking for homes today.”
www.divinecaninerescue.com
Swartz Creek Academy Empowers Students!
The Swartz Creek Academy provides the opportunity for each student to become a
S.T.A.R. (Students Taking Academic Responsibility). Through flexible and individu-
alized learning options, Academy students are empowered to embrace challenges,
set goals, and develop meaningful career skills, all while working towards
completion of their high school diploma.
The foundation of the Academy rests on the Latin phrase Virtus et Scientia which
means Character and Knowledge. Embracing this motto, students have the
challenge and opportunity to advance academically and develop as leaders by
completing the Michigan Merit Curriculum and engaging in service learning
opportunities within the community. Each student maintains a digital data portfolio
to track their progress and growth, and works steadily towards a vision of
achievement, graduation, and success beyond high school.
Serving grades K-12 with schedules and tools designed to meet each student’s
needs, the Swartz Creek Academy fosters a culture of learning and accountability.
The spirit of the poem Invictus, “I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my
soul,” is exemplified daily by the students and staff. We welcome you to visit the
Academy, housed at the historic Mary Crapo Building, to consider it as an option
for your student or learn how you can support our work and vision.
For information, please call (810) 591-4380.
BELOW: SCA graduating Class of 2017
Swartz Creek Community Schools
8354 Cappy Lane
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
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NEW EMERGENCY
CONTACT?
NEW PHONE NUMBER?
NEW ADDRESS?
NAME CHANGE?
Please make sure to notify us so that we have your information on file.
It is very important! In the event of an emergency,
the correct information is crucial in contacting you promptly.
Anti-Bullying Policy
Swartz Creek Community Schools
has complied with
Matt’s Safe School Law, PA 241 of 2011
and
adopted anti-bullying policies. These policies can be viewed
in their entirety on our website, under
NEOLA/Board Policies,
Policy 5517.01.
Free & Reduced Lunch Info
Now accepting applications for free &
reduced lunch for the 2017-18 school year. Please visit the LunchApp website to
complete an online application. This link can be found on the homepage of our
website, along with the link to the Send Money To School website. This website
allows you to deposit money into your child/children’s lunch account. You can also
visit these sites directly:
www.lunchapp.com
www.sendmoneytoschool.com
Instructional Materials
Members of the public have the right to inspect instructional materials, including but not limited to
print and non-print materials, teacher’s manuals, films, tapes and any other supplementary
materials, used as part of the educational curriculum. If you would like to see any instruction
material, please call (810) 591-2385.
Memorandum To Parents:
School Board Policy On
Drug-Free Schools
In accordance with Federal Law, the Board of Education prohibits the use, possession, concealment, or distribution of
drugs by students on school grounds, in school or school-approved vehicles, or at any school-related event. Drugs
includes any alcoholic beverage, anabolic steroid, dangerous controlled substance as defined by State statute, or
substance that could be considered a “look-a-like” controlled substance. Compliance with this policy is mandatory for all
students. Any student who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, in accordance with due process and as
specified in the student handbooks, up to and including expulsion from school. When required by State law, the District
will also notify law enforcement officials. The District is concerned about any student who is a victim of alcohol or drug
abuse and will facilitate the process by which s/he receives help through programs and services available in the commu-
nity. Students and their parents should contact the school principal or counseling office whenever such help is needed.