Battle Creek Shopper News by Tim Sutton

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2014

Harper Creek Community Schools Back-To-School Tuesday, Sept. 2nd High School and Middle School Registration Begins Monday, August 18th Elementary Building Registration Begins Wednesday, August 20th All Buildings Evening Registration Wednesday, August 20th until 7pm New students must register in person at the building they will be attending Find what you’re looking for at: www.harpercreek.net Or Call

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Aug. 25 Aug. 26 Aug. 28 Sept. 2 Nov. 4

Professional Development HCEA Day 1/2 Professional Development First Day of School Professional Development, NO Students Nov. 26 1/2 Day - Students/Teachers Nov. 27, 28 NO School Dec. 22-Jan. 2 NO School Feb. 27 1/2 Day Students, Teachers 1/2 Professional development March 27 1/2 Day Students, Teachers 1/2 Professional development April 3 Comp Day, NO School April 6-10 NO School April 24 1/2 Day Students, Teachers 1/2 Professional development May 25 NO School June 5 Last Day of School for Students June 8 Teachers Records Day June 9 Comp Day Student Days=179 • Teacher Days=187

2014

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2014

3 West Van Buren Streetâ&#x20AC;˘Battle Creek, Michigan 49017-3079

Schools of Choice 105 Notice Beginning Monday, June 2, 2014 the Battle Creek Public School District will be accepting applications for the Schools of Choice 105 program through Friday, September 5, 2014, for the 2014-2015 school year. Applications for enrollment will be accepted for non-resident students residing within a school district in the Calhoun Intermediate School District. There are unlimited slots available at the elementary, middle and high schools. Battle Creek Public Schools reserves the right to determine the school placement of each student. The REACH Advanced and Accelerated program is available only for qualified students. The alternative school programs are not available for school of choice. Applications may be obtained from the Office of Student Services or downloaded from the district website at www.battlecreekpublicschools.org. The form must be signed by the parent or guardian in the Office of Student Services, Administration Building of the Battle Creek Public School District located on the 2nd Floor of the Willard Library Building, 3 W. Van Buren Street, Battle Creek, MI 49017. For information call 269-965-9482. Applications accepted from residents of the following school districts: Albion Public Schools, Athens Area Schools, Bellevue Community Schools, Harper Creek Community Schools, Homer Community Schools, Lakeview School District, Mar Lee School, Marshall Public Schools, Olivet Community Schools, Pennfield Schools, Tekonsha Community Schools, and Union City Community Schools.

Battle Creek Central High School Registration Information For The 2014-2015 School Year REGISTRATION for 9th thru 12th grade students New and returning students are welcome to attend

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Enrolling NOW! Alternative Education Program now being provided by Galesburg Augusta Community Schools

LOCATION: Battle Creek Central High School - Commons DATE: Thursday, August 21, 2014 TIME: 9:00 am to 7:30 pm All students that are new to the district must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at the time of registration and bring: • Birth Certificate (original not a copy) • Immunization records • Transcript (if possible)

• Great Opportunity for students to earn a high school diploma! • Flexible Schedule Monday-Friday 7:35am-3pm • Transportation is available within Galesburg-Augusta School District • State-endorsed online curriculum for diploma-bound students • Highly qualified classroom teachers • Galesburg Augusta alternative classroom has produced 100% graduation rates in recent years! Please contact Christie Robinson at

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WELCOME BEARCATS!

All returning students should be prepared to: • Update current information (phone numbers, addresses, etc.) • Fill out new consent form for the student health center. Additional information: - ID’s will be taken - Picture day packets will be available - Transportation information will be available

- Yearbooks will be available for pick-up - Schedules with locker assignments will also be available

If you have any questions, please call (269)965-9526 or visit our web site at www.battlecreekpublicschools.org

2014

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CALHOUN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice of Non-Discrimination and Notice of Complaint/Grievance Procedure for Federal and State Laws A. Non-discrimination Notice It is the policy of the Calhoun Intermediate School District to provide an equal opportunity for all individuals and not to discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, marital status or age in its programs, services, activities or employment. With respect to employment, the District does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the district’s nondiscrimination policies. Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Calhoun Intermediate School District 17111 G Drive North Marshall, MI 49068 (269)781-5141 (269)781-7071 B. Complaint/Grievance Procedure Notice I. Any person believing that the Calhoun Intermediate School District or any of the District’s staff has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of non-discrimination laws or district non-discrimination policies may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance to the district’s Civil Rights Coordinator. Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Calhoun Intermediate School District 17111 G Drive North Marshall, MI 49068 (269)781-5141 (269)781-7071 II. The person who believes s/he has a valid basis for grievance shall discuss the grievance informally and on a verbal basis with the District’s Civil Rights Coordinator, who shall in turn investigate the complaint and reply with verbal answer to the complainant. S/He may initiate formal procedures according to the following steps: Step 1 A written statement of the grievance signed by the complainant shall be submitted to the District’s Civil Rights Coordinator within five (5) business days of receipt of answers to the informal complaint. The Coordinator shall further investigate the matters of grievance and reply in writing to the complainant within five (5) business days. Step 2 If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision of the District’s Civil Rights Coordinator, s/he may submit a signed statement of appeal to the Superintendent of Schools within five (5) business days after receipt of the Coordinator’s response. The Superintendent shall meet with all parties involved, formulate a conclusion and respond in writing to the complainant within ten (10) business days. Step 3 If the complainant remains unsatisfied, s/he may appeal through a signed written statement to the Board of Education within five (5) business days of his/her receipt of the Superintendent’s response in step two. In an attempt to resolve the grievance, the Board of Education shall meet with the concerned parties and their representative within twenty (20) business days of the receipt of such an appeal. A copy of the Board’s disposition of the appeal shall be sent to each concerned party within ten (10) business days of this meeting. The District’s Coordinator, on request, will provide a copy of the District’s grievance procedure and investigate all complaints in accordance with this procedure. A copy of each of the Acts and the regulations on which this notice is based may be found in the District Coordinator’s office.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Each year, the Calhoun Intermediate School District offers vocational education programs. These programs are designed to prepare youth for a broad range of employment and training service, and are offered under the guidance of certified teachers, counselors, and school-towork coordinators. The following is a list of programs being offered this year at the following site. There are no prerequisite classes for enrollment in these programs. CALHOUN AREA CAREER CENTER PROGRAMS

9th Grade Academy Auto Service Technology Aviation Exploration Collision Repair Technology Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Machining Computer Networking Construction Technology Culinary Arts/Hospitality

Food Science & Technology Graphic Communications Technology Health Careers Prep Health Occupations Law Enforcement/Criminal Behaviors Power Equipment Technology Welding Technology

Prerequisites are required for the following programs: – 21 Century Health Careers Completion of the COMPASS Assessment Test (a computer adaptive placement test that measures skill in reading) with a score greater than or equal to 70, completion of biology with a “C” or better each semester, and a signed parent release form. A current physical, verification of up-to-date immunization, tuberculosis testing and drug screening are required for all accepted students. A mandatory parent and student orientation will be scheduled prior to starting the program. –Early Childhood Education A recent TB test A recent Basic Physical (past six months from start of school) CPR/First Aid Certification (completed during the first month of school at the CACC). A criminal background check will be conducted. Second year students must be recommended by the instructor based on completion of their individual plan, attendance and grade during the first year. –Education Academy A recent TB Test A criminal background check will be conducted. The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, height, weight, familial status, marital status, or age, residence within ISD boundaries, social or economic status, or any other legally protected characteristic, in its services, activities, or programs. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding the non-discrimination policy: Russ Claggett, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources 17111 G Drive North, Marshall, Michigan 49068 269-781-5141

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AVISO DE POLÍTICA DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN

Anuncio de No Discriminación y Anuncio de Procedimiento de Quejas Según las Leyes Federales y Estatales

Cada año, Calhoun Intermediate School District ofrece programas de formación profesional. Estos programas están diseñados para preparar a los jóvenes en una amplia variedad de empleos y capacitación en servicios, y se ofrecen bajo la guía de profesores certificados, consejeros y coordinadores de la escuela al trabajo.

A. Anuncio de No Discriminación Es política del Calhoun Intermediate School District proveer igualdad de oportunidades a todos los individuos y no discriminar basado en la religión, raza, color, nacionalidad de origen, ascendencia, sexo, discapacidad, altura, peso, estado matrimonial o edad en sus programas, servicios, actividades o empleo. Con respecto al empleo, el Distrito no discrimina basado en la información genética. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar las consultas acerca de las políticas de no discriminación del distrito.. Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Calhoun Intermediate School District 17111 G Drive North Marshall, MI 49068 (269)781-5141 (269)781-7071 Procedimiento para Presentar Quejas B. I. Cualquier persona que cree que el Calhoun Intermediate School District o el personal del Distrito haya aplicado inapropiadamente los principios y/o las regulaciones de las leyes o de las políticas de no discriminación del Distrito puede presentar un reclamo, que se conoce como una queja, con el Coordinador de Derechos Civiles de Distrito. Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Calhoun Intermediate School District 17111 G Drive North Marshall, MI 49068 (269)781-5141 (269)781-7071 II. La persona que cree que tiene una base válida para presentar una queja deberá discutirla de manera informal y de forma verbal con el Coordinador Distrital de Derechos Civiles, que a su vez investigará la queja y responderá con una respuesta verbal a la demandante. La persona podrá iniciar el procedimiento formal de acuerdo con los siguientes pasos: Paso 1: Una declaración escrita de la queja firmada por el denunciante debe ser entregada al Coordinador distrital de Derechos Civiles dentro de los cinco (5) días que haya recibido respuestas a la queja informal. El Coordinador debe investigar más los asuntos de la queja y responder por escrito al demandante dentro de los cinco (5) días hábiles. Paso 2: Si el demandante desea apelar la decisión del Coordinador Distrital de Derechos Civiles, entonces puede presentar una declaración de apelación firmada ante el Superintendente de las Escuelas dentro de los cinco (5) días hábiles después de haber recibido la respuesta del Coordinador. El Superintendente se reunirá con todas las partes involucradas, formular una conclusión, y responder por escrito al demandante dentro de los diez días hábiles (10). Paso 3: Si el reclamante no quedara satisfecho, éste puede apelar a través de una declaración escrita y firmada dirigida a la Junta de Educación dentro de los cinco (5) días hábiles de haber recibo la respuesta del Superintendente en el paso 2. En una tentativa de resolver la reclamación, la Junta de Educación se reunirá con las partes interesadas y sus representantes dentro de los veinte (20) días hábiles siguientes a la recepción de dicho recurso. Una copia de la disposición que la junta tome de la apelación debe ser enviada a cada parte involucrada dentro de los diez días hábiles (10) de esa reunión. El coordinador distrital proporcionará, por requerimiento, una copia del procedimiento del Distrito para presentar quejas e investigará todas las quejas de acuerdo con este procedimiento. Copias de cada una de las leyes y los reglamentos, en que se basa este aviso, se pueden encontrar en la oficina del Coordinador del Distrito.

La siguiente es una lista de programas que se ofrecen este año en los siguientes sitios. No hay clases de pre-requisito para la inscripción en estos programas. El no hablar inglés no es una barrera para ser admitido en cualquiera de los programas ofrecidos en el CACC PROGRAMAS DEL CENTRO DE CARRERAS PARA EL ÁREA DE CALHOUN La siguiente lista de programas no necesita ningún pre-requisito para ser admitido 9º grado de Academia Tecnología en Servicios Automotriz Exploración en Aviación Tecnología en Reparación de Carros chocados Diseño Asistido por Computadora Maquinaria asistida por computadora Tecnología en equipos de energía Tecnología de Soldadura

Artes culinarias / hostelería Ciencia y tecnología de los alimentos Preparación en Carreras de la Salud Empleos en el área de la salud Aplicación de la ley / Conducta Criminal Red de Computadoras Tecnología de la Construcción

Los siguientes programas necesitan pre-requisito: –21st Century Carreras de la Salud Completar el examen de evaluación COMPASS (una prueba computarizada de adaptación que mide la habilidad en la lectura) con una puntuación mayor o igual a 70, haber terminado con una "C" o mejor cada semestre, y un formulario de autorización firmado por los padres. Un examen físico al día, prueba de vacunas al día, pruebas de tuberculosis y de detección de drogas se requieren para todos los estudiantes aceptados. Una orientación obligatoria para los padres y los estudiantes que serán planeadas antes de comenzar el programa. –Educación de la Primera Infancia Una reciente prueba de la tuberculosis Un reciente examen físico básico (últimos seis meses desde el inicio de la escuela) CPR / Certificación de Primeros Auxilios (terminado durante el primer mes de clases en el CACC) Una revisión del pasado criminal se llevará a cabo. Los estudiantes de segundo año deben ser recomendados por el instructor según como haya terminado su plan individual, asistencia, y el grado durante el primer año. –Academia de Educación Una reciente prueba de la tuberculosis Una revisión del pasado criminal se llevará a cabo. La Junta de Educación no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, religión, estatura, peso, estado familiar, estado civil o edad, residencia dentro de los límites ISD, condición social o económica, o cualquier otra característica protegida legalmente, en sus servicios, actividades o programas. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para consultas y quejas relativas a la política de no discriminación: Russ Clagett, Asistente del Superintendente de Recursos Humanos 17111 G Drive North, Marshall, Michigan 49068 269-781-5141 Marshall, Michigan 49068, designará a un oficial del cumplimiento, cuya responsabilidad será asegurar que las regulaciones federales y estatales se cumplan y que cualquier consulta o queja sea atendida rápidamente, de acuerdo con la ley. La persona designada también se asegurará que la debida notificación de no discriminación por el título II, Título VI, y Título VII de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, Título IX de la Ley de Enmienda de Educación de 1972, y La Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973 sea siempre colectivamente negociada, acuerdos negociados relacionados con la contratación, promoción y necesidad de permanencia que contenga una declaración de no discriminación similar a la declaración de la Junta anterior. Además, cualquier término específico de género debe ser eliminado de dichos contratos. Para información general acerca de estos programas, contacte a Tim Staffen, Principal Calhoun Area Career Center 475 East Roosevelt Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49017 269/968-2271

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