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achievement goals; monitor programs designed to

meet the needs of students who are not meeting

achievement goals; assure school safety measures are in place for employees and students; families and

community feel confident that schools are safe and

orderly; provide orientation for board candidates and intensive training for new board members on

expectations of student achievement as a school

board’s first priority; and review results of climate assessments, discipline infractions, student and faculty

attendance rates, climate surveys from internal and

external publics, enrollment trends, and on-time

graduation rates with college/career placements.

COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP—Nurture

collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders; model collaboration and trust; advocate

district positions with legislators; periodically review

pathways used to form collaborative relationships; advocate high student achievement as the priority;

assure climate of open communication throughout

district; and utilize a public relations plan to inform and celebrate successes of students, schools, and

employees.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT—Adopt board

policies; define and follow process to review student achievement data; arrange annual school board

training on its roles and responsibilities; define

benchmarks for continuous improvement; schedule presentations at school board meetings to

communicate the monitoring of progress; model in all

governance practices the value of continuous improvement; align the budget to the continuous

improvement priorities; focus on the needs of students

as the top priority; understand needed changes in curriculum/instruction based on data; and

communicate the value of continuous improvement to

the community.

As I reflect on this article filled with standards and hence my performance expectations, my heart dictates

the flow of words now. Being a child from abusive

poverty, teachers saved my life throughout the critical childhood years, and I am forever indebted to them. I

chose the noble profession of teaching to “pay it

forward.” Gratefully serving my community (Crown Point, Winfield, Cedar Lake) as Superintendent is the

most rewarding award of all we receive. Repeated

compliments from parents and hometown folks such as, “You have great teachers!” is better than any

plaque! Teachers are quick to counter this compliment

by boasting, “We have great kids!” Indeed, our ten schools are made worthy of our children by our four

hundred great teachers supported by leaders, staff,

families, and School Board.

To my hometown, I promise to nurture and foster

the academic fitness, physical fitness, and social fitness of each child in my care for they will make our

world a better place for today and all future

generations. Indeed, we are CREATING

POSSIBILITIES, INSPIRING CHARACTER, and

ENSURING SUCCESS of all students walking

through our schoolhouse doors. In your service, Dr. Teresa A. Eineman

I LOVE My HOMETOWN

My profound respect for hometowns (and the

critical importance they serve for our students) is as clear as the grass is green under the feet of our

students jumping over obstacles on the pathway to

life success. You see, our hometown, our learning leaders, our master teachers, our staff members,

and our School Board believe in our students. In

addition, our parents believe in our schools and community; therefore, our students believe in

themselves and they learn without fear.

Belief in oneself as a student eliminates

debilitating fear. Our master teachers are able to set the highest expectation levels and all students jump

to those levels of “fitness” in academic, physical,

and social performances. We never take for granted the strong research linking the teacher as the most

important factor inside the schoolhouse to a

successful student, and the family as the most

important factor outside the schoolhouse. We keep

the hometown conversation alive about this critical importance of believing in all our students and

acting on their behalf in all we say and do.

The echoes within our hometown, homes, and

schools are now of one voice advocating for students. This is the “starting line” in our collective

commitment moving forward in our race for a

quality life; student-by-student crossing the stage to receive a Crown Point High School diploma that

matters. Being “FIT FOR LIFE” for each graduate

is the only finish line in the Crown Point Community School Corporation.

Our annual strategic action plans address

continuous improvement in our ten schoolhouses. Our hometown schools are now recognized

statewide, nationally, and internationally. We will

not allow our students to fall to failure or slow down the pace to middle levels of achievement.

We will not just accept from our students

achievement levels of “A’s” on the report cards. The finish line is much more challenging toward

national and international standards.

Our strategic plans were launched on a

foundation of performance standards, research, and data. The School Board adopted the Indiana School

Boards Association’s recommended guidebook, copyrighted by the National School Boards

Association, The Key Work of School Boards. It

provides a framework of essential standards and actions for governing that lead to increased student

achievement. This framework of key areas of focus

for essential actions is implemented throughout our schools, and results are reported.

VISION AND MISSION—Approve strategic plan

based on a vision; involve all stakeholders; keep

vision and plan at the forefront in decision-making; act on board goals; adopt policies; allocate

resources; and monitor progress frequently.

STANDARDS—Approve high academic

standards; align curricula, teaching practices, and assessments to the standards; revise policies and

provide financial support for student learning; evaluate and monitor the instructional programs; keep the community informed; provide training for

the faculty; and support remediation, or

acceleration, for individual student needs.

ASSESSMENT—School board training to increase

understanding of national and state assessments and

alignment to academic standards; support and monitor a strong school district assessment system

that aides all students; include staff development on

assessment measures; and provide funding to support the assessment system and staff

development.

ACCOUNTABILITY—Require adequate accountability measures and provide funding to

implement measures; participate in training to

understand the measures; review documentation of compliance with state accountability measures;

require effective communication on accountability

system and results to administrators, teachers, employees, community, and board; superintendent’s

evaluation includes accountability measures;

recognize teachers and school leaders who are producing greater than average student

improvement; support personnel recommendations

when change is warranted; use student achievement to guide decision making; parents receive continual

personalized data on their student’s progress; and

parent conferences.

ALIGNMENT—Require training to understand

how the vertical and horizontal alignment of

staffing, evaluations, facilities, funding, curricula, instruction, assessment, and technology are

essential in meeting standards for student

achievement at maximum levels; honor superintendent’s authority to implement district

structure for faculty and staff to meet needs of

students; assure high quality staff development that will impact student achievement; review the process

to select instructional materials to define

instructional priorities; assure technology is

integrated into the curricula; provide the pathway

for faculty to successfully master blended learning;

approve budget with student achievement as the priority; monitor progress of district’s departmental

practices and programs as related to student

achievement; and assist the public in understanding alignment of all workings within the school

corporation in regard to student achievement.

CLIMATE AND CULTURE—Accept nothing

but a culture identified by a non-negotiable belief that all children can learn at higher levels; employ

and evaluate faculty and staff on accomplishing

high student achievement; model respect for each other and a commitment to continuous learning;

designate adequate resources to meet student

Superintendent’s Message Schools of Choice in a Community of Character Welcome Back to School

2016-2017

Crown Point Community

School Corporation

Schoolhouse News

Inside this issue:

Superintendent’s Message 1

Superintendent’s Bulldog Bark 2

Top Accomplishments

School Board /Administrative/Support /Schools 3 Crest Description

School Calendar / School Start and End Times 4

CPCSC Performance Qualified District IN Student-Centered Accountability System

Returning Students / New Students Registration 5 Textbook Fees / Inspiring Educators

Parent/Student Access to Grades / Child Care

Top Reasons People Choose CPCSC 6

Crown Point High School / Graduation Rates 7 Alumni Association

Student Assessment System 8

Exceptional Learners 9

Early Childhood Programs and Services

Transportation Information 10 Emergency School Closings

CP 2.0 Personalized Learning 11

CPCSC Accreditation 12

Cafeteria Services 13

Teachers & Employee of the Year

Our Schoolhouses: Past, Present, and Future 14 SchoolMessenger / Annual Notices

Employment Opportunities 15 Athletic Tickets / Senior Citizen Passes

Crisis Response and Prevention /Anonymous Tip Line

Admission Information / Student Insurance 16

“And then some… These three little words are the secret to success. They are the difference between average people and top people in schools and communities. The top people

always do what is expected…and then some. They are thoughtful of others. They are considerate and kind…and then some. They meet their responsibilities fairly and

squarely…and then some. They are good friends and helpful neighbors…and then some. They can be counted on in an emergency…and then some. I am thankful for people like this, for they make the world a better place.

Their spirit of service is summed up in these three little

words…and then some.” - Carl Holmes

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The Center for American Progress ranks the most productive school corporations. Crown Point Community

School Corporation is ranked #3 in Indiana.

The three top spots in Indiana...color-coded green - lowest

cost and highest achievement 92 – North West Hendricks

91 – East Porter

Hamilton Southeastern 90 – Crown Point Community School Corporation

Center Grove

Plainfield

This is great achievement and financial news for Crown

Point Community School Corporation.

Superintendent’s Bulldog Bark!

Crown Point High School–grade “A” from State

of Indiana; IN Four Star School; seniors earned

12,000+ college credits in high school - a record; ACT designation as first national college

acceleration research high school; U.S. News &

World Report - 2016 Top U.S. High Schools; Washington Post - designated a 2016 Most

Challenging High School; Latin Club: State

Champions-Indiana Junior Classical League; ISSMA 2015-16 All-Music State Award - Band,

Choir, & Orchestra; Academic Decathlon - State

Champions; Academic Super Bowl-State Runner-up; Broadcast Arts: State Champions & Emmy

Award - Best Live Broadcast, TV, and Radio;

Inklings & Excalibur-Hoosier Star Award (top honor in state); Inklings—national Pacemaker

Award; College Board recognition - setting the

pace in the state on AP student achievement with 70% of the students scoring 3+ on AP exams; co-

curricular clubs/teams raise $10,000 for local

charities; Special Needs Unified Track Team—3rd in the state; 23 IHSAA and DAC team

championships; Boys DAC All-Sports

Champions; Girls DAC All-Sports Champions

Colonel John Wheeler–grade “A” from State of

Indiana; IN Four Star School; ISSMA 2015-16

All-Music State Award - Band, Choir, & Orchestra; All-Choral Award; Geography Bowl

and Science Olympiad State Qualifiers; Special

Olympics host school; Prudential Spirit Award winner; “CHAIRish the Children” program

winner; Conference Champions: Boys Cross

Country, Track & Field, Girls Track & Field, Volleyball, and Girls Basketball; State Runner-up:

Dance Team

Robert A. Taft–grade “A” from State of Indiana;

IN Four Start School; National “School to Watch”

model school; Riley Children’s Hospital –

“Miracle School”; 8th grade Orchestra student -

2015-16 ISSMA Solo/Ensemble Gold Award; Spell Bowl 4th in state; Academic Super Bowl 8th

in state; Robotics Team 13th in state; Geography

Bee - State Qualifier; Conference Champions: Girls 6th grade Cross Country, Track, and Girls 7th

grade Volleyball

Douglas MacArthur–grade “A” from State of Indiana; National Blue Ribbon School; IN Four

Star School; consistently earns national Adequate

Yearly Progress (AYP); 100% passing IREAD-3 state test; “Kids Caring for the Community”

program Lake County winner—$500; Robotics

Team—2nd in the state; numerous enrichment clubs: Foreign Languages, Newspaper, Play,

Student Council, Young Rembrandts, Basketball,

Girls on the Run, Math Bowl, Spell Bowl, and Science Olympiad; student advocacy program -

LEAD (Love learning, Excel in all we do,

Achieve goals together, Do what is right)

Dwight D. Eisenhower–grade “A” from State of

Indiana; National Blue Ribbon School; IN Four

Star School; one of only three schools in Indiana designated a “Quality Matters” school by Institute

for Quality Education; ISTEP+ Honor Roll 90%+;

Spell Bowl 3rd in state; under No Child Left Behind (NCLB) consistently earned Adequate

Yearly Progress; 99% passing IREAD-3 state

test; ECD program successfully serviced a record number of preschool students; kindergarten

orientation video; Preschool Advisory Group

collaboration with area preschools; GAGA pits

for playground to increase student fitness levels

Jerry Ross–grade “A” or “exemplary” school

for the past 8 years from State of Indiana; IN

Four Star School; 98%+ pass rate for IREAD-3 state test; 2nd Place Science Olympiad Team; 1st

Place individual entry in Science Fair 2nd year in

a row; Spanish Club, Advanced Art Mural Club, Drama Club, Engineering Club, Run Club, and

Astronotes Choir; 98% of students participate in

extracurricular activities; students averaged over 100 AR points reading 76 books each; over 80

4th and 5th grade student poems were chosen in a

poetry contest to be published in a book; 2016 Elementary Teacher of the Year finalist, Mrs.

Perkovich; donated to numerous charities,

including ALS Association, Riley’s Children’s Hospital, Humane Society of Northwest Indiana,

Winfield Township Food Pantry, and the

American Cancer Society; held an American Red Cross Blood Drive; collected Supplies for

GI’s; and collected pop tabs for the Ronald

McDonald House

Lake Street–grade “A” from State of Indiana; IN Four Star School; over 90% achievement on

ISTEP+; philanthropic initiative—$8,500 for

Hoops for Heart, over $6,500 for St. Baldrick Foundation, and over $3,000 for Pennies for

Patients; STEM Club, Drama Club, Girls on the

Run Club, and morning Run Club; numerous grants: Target, CP Community Foundation, and

Challenger Learning Center

Solon Robinson–grade “A” from State of Indiana; designated an Exemplary School; IN

Four Star School; 100% passing IREAD-3 state

test—four years in a row; earned 95.4% on new Indiana Department of Education Accountability

Report; Science Olympiad Team - 1st Place;

first STEM library in CPCSC; principal is a

certified School Safety Specialist; student

community service assisting Toys for Tots,

Seniors in assisted living facilities, and CP

Animal Shelter

Timothy Ball–grade “A” from State of Indiana; Kindergarten Boot Camp; over 10,000 site visits

on Artsonia; Math Bowl 3rd in state; Bricks for

Kids Lego program; Robotics program; New Student Buddy program; Career

Cruising/Bulldog Buddies Advocacy program;

Math Bowl and Spell Bowl host site for 18 years; “Model Site” for emergency preparedness

procedures

Winfield—grade “A” from State of Indiana; IN Four Star School; Second Steps Social Skills

and Anti-Bullying curriculum for all students;

K-2 Clubs: Bucket Fillers, Destination Imagination, Recycling; Special Events:

Creative Arts Fair, Kindy 500, Evening

Kindergarten Graduation, Family Reading Night; Acknowledging All: Month-long

celebration learning about individuals with disabilities; Extended Learning Opportunities:

Lake County Soil and Water Conservation,

Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Nipsco, Junior Achievement;

Student Led Outreach: Raising funds for

Apraxia Association, Girl Power 2 Cure, St. Jude Math-A-Thon, Leukemia and Lymphoma

Society, American Heart Association’s

Jump Rope for Heart, Supplies for GI’s; and over 4,500 parent/community

volunteer hours in the school

Top Accomplishments

Crown Point High School

1500 South Main Street; Phone: (219) 663-4885

Chip Pettit, Principal, cpettit@cps.k12.in.us

Robert McDermott, Asst. Principal, Student Services

Mark Gianfermi, Asst. Principal, 9th & 10th Grades

Sabrina Ramirez, Dean of Students, 9th & 10th Grades

Russ Marcinek, Asst. Principal, 11th & 12th Grades

Kevin Enright, Dean of Students, 11th & 12th Grades

Bill Dorulla, Athletic Director

Mike Malaski, Asst. Athletic Director

Colonel John Wheeler Middle School

401 West Joliet Street

Phone: (219) 663-2173

Tim Vassar, Principal, tvassar@cps.k12.in.us

David Vode, Assistant Principal

Board of School Trustees

Douglas MacArthur Elementary

12900 Fairbanks Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

Phone: (219) 662-3600

Marian Buchko, Principal, mlbuchko@cps.k12.in.us

Jerry Ross Elementary

11319 Randolph Street

Phone: (219) 663-3010 Jennifer Stolarz, Principal

jstolarz@cps.k12.in.us

Lake Street Elementary

475 Lake Street

Phone: (219) 663-5683

Cindy Wise, Principal

cwise@cps.k12.in.us

Solon Robinson

Elementary

601 Pettibone Street

Phone: (219) 663-2525

Barbara Merrill, Principal

bmerrill@cps.k12.in.us

Timothy Ball Elementary

720 West Summit

Phone: (219) 663-0047

Arthur Equihua, Principal

equihua@cps.k12.in.us

Winfield Elementary

13128 Montgomery Street

Phone: (219) 663-2287

Jillian Alonzo, Principal

jalonzo@cps.k12.in.us

Robert A. Taft Middle School

1000 South Main Street

Phone: (219) 663-1507

Michael Hazen, Principal, mchazen@cps.k12.in.us

Nick Ciochina, Assistant Principal

The Board of School Trustees business meetings

are held once a month on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 in the evening. Meetings are held at the Administrative Service Center located at 200 E.

North Street, Crown Point, Indiana. Meeting date changes will be posted and media will be notified. The public is invited to attend these business meetings to observe the process of school

governance held in public view. The Board of School Trustees is the governing body of the school corporation and is comprised of

five members who serve overlapping terms of four years. School Board Trustees begin their terms on January 1, and govern through policy. These policies

are posted on the school corporation website. Board meeting agendas are available online.

Scott Angel, President David Warne, Vice President

Tom Hoffman, Secretary

Karen Schrum, Member

Jerry Caravana , Member

Administrative Service Center

200 East North Street

Crown Point, IN 46307

(219) 663-3371

cpsweb@cps.k12.in.us

Dr. Teresa A. Eineman, Superintendent of Schools Diana L. Green, Administrative Assistant

John Williams, Director of Personnel jswilli@cps.k12.in.us

Sheri Lautzenheiser, Personnel Secretary Rhonda Marsh, Secretarial Associate

Jim Hardman, Director of Curriculum & Instruction jhardman@cps.k12.in.us

Deb Ciochina, Assistant Director dciochina@cps.k12.in.us

Kendra Daves, Curriculum Secretary Sheri Tokoly, Curriculum Secretary

Ruth Schramm, Curriculum Secretary

Kathleen A. Dowling, Chief Financial Officer kdowling@cps.k12.in.us

Gene Williams, Deputy Treasurer Cara Bonich, Employee Benefits

Laurie Cooper, Payroll Processor Diane Sprehe, Accounts Payable

Jeanne Lange, Data Specialist Chantel Pierce, Receptionist CPCSC Learning Center

130 Harrington Ave. (219) 663-4330

Cynthia Dewes, Director for Exceptional Learners cdewes@cps.k12.in.us

Gigi Geimer, Assistant Director ggeimer@cps.k12.in.us

Shaun Dunn, Exceptional Learners Secretary Lori Schuljak, Exceptional Learners Secretary

Landa Krause, Secretarial Associate

Support Service Center

1151 East Summit Street

Buildings/Grounds: (219) 663-5701

Jim Burggraf, Director of Buildings/Grounds

jburggraf@cps.k12.in.us

Sandy Henderlong, Buildings/Grounds Secretary

Transportation: (219) 663-1465

Karin J. Toth, Director of Transportation

ktoth@cps.k12.in.us

Carol Lowe, Transportation Office Manager

Rin Pendleton, Transportation Secretary

Food Service: (219) 662-6480 Pam Maloney, Director of Food Service

pmaloney@cps.k12.in.us Di Czerwinski-Bushman, Free & Reduced Coordinator

Michelle Simonovski, MealTime Coordinator

Technology: (219) 662-5659

Bryan Gill, Manager of Technology Services

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Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary

1450 South Main Street

Phone: (219) 663-8800 Mary Ann Chapko, Principal, mchapko@cps.k12.in.us

Upper Left: The Lamp of Knowledge

Effective academics and approved curricula provide equitable and challenging learning experiences for all students. The lamp symbolizes the search for wisdom and knowledge.

Upper Right: The Winged Foot

Excellent athletic programs involve mentoring and coaching programs consistent with the corporation’s values and beliefs about teaching and learning; in support of high impact instructional strategies. The winged foot symbolizes

speed, agility, and athletics as linked to the Greek god Hermes.

Lower Left: The Lyre

Phenomenal music and performing arts programs that are inclusive and comprehensive further support student success. The lyre was an ancient Greek instrument used as an accompaniment with singing or poetry. In Greek

mythology, the lyre was a gift attributed to Apollo the god of music, poetry, and wisdom.

Lower Right: Courthouse Clock Tower

A traditional symbol of our community past, present, and future, the clock tower stands for our strong commitment to the community, and its equally strong commitment and support of quality education.

Our crest symbolizes the attributes of our graduates; ready for college and career.

Encircling the shield are the six C’s that define the Portrait of a Graduate

and correspond with the symbols on the shield. The Lamp of Knowledge – continue the search for knowledge… further

their education, become lifelong learners, and pursue their dreams

1. College

2. Career

The Winged Foot – being fearless in their pursuit to the finish-line with

speed, agility, and endurance 3. Courage

The Lyre – exploring their talents and imagination in

the world of music, art, and theatre

4. Creativity

5. Culture CP Courthouse Clock Tower – pride in community

and committed to its betterment

6. Citizenship

Master School Board Award

Indiana School Boards Association

2015 Leaders as Heroes Award

South Shore Leadership Center honored

Mr. Scott Angel, School Board President.

CPCSC Website: www.cps.k12.in.us

www.doe.in.gov

www.ed.gov

www.crownpoint.net

www.crownpoint.in.gov

www.cedarlakein.org

www.winfieldgov.com

www.doe.in.gov/idoe/idoe-data

www.pta.org

2016-2017 Student School Calendar August

16 Teacher Work Day 17 Teacher Work Day

18 First Student Day Grades K-12 September

5 Labor Day—NO SCHOOL 19 Mid-term Progress Check

28 Half-day In-service—PM NO SCHOOL October

14 - 17 Fall Recess—NO SCHOOL 21 End of 1st Grading Period

26 - 27 Half-day Elem. Parent/Teacher Conferences—PM NO SCHOOL November 24 - 25 Thanksgiving Vacation—NO SCHOOL

December 1 Mid-term Progress Check

16 Last Day of School in 2016 19 - 30 Winter Holiday Vacation—NO SCHOOL

January 2 Winter Holiday Vacation—NO SCHOOL

3 School Resumes 12 Half-day - All students—PM NO SCHOOL

MS Parent/Teacher Conferences 13 Teacher Work Day—NO SCHOOL

MS Parent/Teacher Conferences 16 Martin Luther King Day—NO SCHOOL (make-up day, if needed)

17 Begin 2nd Semester February

8 Half-day In-service—PM NO SCHOOL 20 Presidents’ Day - NO SCHOOL (make-up day, if needed)

21 Mid-term Progress Check March

21 End of 3rd Grading Period 27 - 31 Spring Break—NO SCHOOL

April 3 School Resumes 14 Good Friday—NO SCHOOL

28 Mid-term Progress Check May

29 Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL June

1 Half-day All Students—PM NO SCHOOL Last Student Day*

End of 4th Grading Period/End of 2nd Semester 2 Teacher Work Day—NO SCHOOL (make-up day, if needed)

5 NO SCHOOL (make-up day, if needed) 6 NO SCHOOL (make-up day, if needed)

6 Graduation

180 Student Days – 184 Teacher Days

*The school year will end later than June 1 if make-up days are needed at the end of the school year.

Note: Please help us maintain school accreditation, high achievement scores, and

excellence awards with excellent student attendance rates. Thank you for preventing unexcused absences such as vacations during the 180 school days. In

addition, thank you for scheduling medical appointments after school hours.

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Start End

CPHS 7:35 a.m. 2:37 p.m.

Taft & Wheeler 7:40 a.m. 2:55 p.m.

Elementary K-5 9:05 a.m. 3:44 p.m.

Half-day

CPHS 7:35 a.m. 11:07 a.m. Taft & Wheeler 7:40 a.m. 11:25 a.m.

Elementary K-5 9:05 a.m. 12:14 p.m.

Half-days are scheduled to accommodate parent/teacher

conferences and provide time for staff to engage in professional

development and school improvement planning.

Indiana Department of Education Designates CPCSC the Top Achievement Accreditation Category of Five

Exemplary School Corporation

Thank you to our teachers, the iconoclasts, who make a difference every single day

for our students, (i-con-o-clast n. A person who does something that others say can’t be done).

A+

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Crown Point Community School Corporation

An Indiana Performance Qualified School District

To be designated as a qualified district, a school corporation must be placed in the highest performance and improvement category for the 2014-2015 school year or any school year thereafter. Crown Point Schools met this requirement by earning an Indiana Report Card Grade of “A”.

This performance designation allows flexibility in the use of 2016-2017 instructional minutes that exceed the 2013-2014 total annual instructional minutes. This amount equates to 1080 minutes or 18 hours for 2016-2017.

Therefore, at the elementary schools six days have been identified as half-days and at the middle schools and high school four days have been identified as half-days for students. The half-days will be used for parent/teacher conferences, teacher development, planning, professional learning, and community collaborations.

To support parent/teacher conferences at the elementary schools two half-days will occur at the elementary schools on October 26 and 27.

Two half-days on September 28 and February 8 will provide extended time for teacher development, planning, aligning curriculum, and collaboration for all schools.

At the end of each semester, January 12 and May 31, all students will attend a half-day. Teachers will be updating school records, planning, and aligning curriculum.

Note: At the middle schools the January 12 half-day is dedicated to support parent/teacher conferences.

Half-days are included in the 2016-17 Student School Calendar on this page.

School Start/End Times

Indiana

Student-Centered

Accountability

System

The Indiana Student-Centered Accountability System will establish a grade of A-F for each school and corporation using current year student “Performance” on ISTEP+, “Growth” by comparing each student’s current performance to his/her previous year performance, and “Multiple Measures” including graduation and college and career readiness. ISTEP+ scores provide one common measure to inform performance and growth of students in grades 3-8 and 10 for parents, schools, and corporation. The goal of the CPCSC is for all students to attain levels that are “High and Right” indicating High Performance and High Growth.

Returning Student Registration 2016-2017 Textbook Fees

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Computers and assistance will be

available for online registration in

the schools according to the

following schedule for returning

students:

Elementary Schools

August 8, 2016

2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Middle Schools

August 10, 2016

2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Crown Point High School

August 11, 2016

2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

(Sophomores will NOT receive parking

permits at registration)

Freshman Orientation

August 10, 2016

Freshman Parent Orientation

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

August 12, 2016

Freshman Orientation for Students:

“Bulldog Rush”

8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Online registration for students

currently enrolled in Crown Point

Schools will open at 9:00 a.m. on

the following days based on the

beginning letter of the “Registration

Parent’s” last name:

Wednesday, August 3: A - G

Thursday, August 4: adding H - P

Friday, August 5: adding Q - Z

With paperless online registration

you can update emergency

information, view and print student

schedules, as well as pay textbook

rental, in the convenience of your

own home. New students, or

students that were withdrawn

at the end of the 2015-16

school year, must register at

the school. All others are

encouraged to register on-line at

www.cps.k12.in.us and click on

“RDS Parent/Student Access” in

“Site Shortcuts,” on the left.

Parents who do not have an RDS

Parent/Student Access account can

email rdsparent@cps.k12.in.us and

request an activation code.

Kindergarten $180.00 Grade 3 $216.00

Grade 1 $216.00 Grade 4 $218.00

Grade 2 $207.00 Grade 5 $219.00

A $15.00 consumable materials fee will be added to this amount for

elementary students participating in the High Ability Program.

Middle schools and Crown Point High School fees are determined by

course selection.

Textbook rental and fees must be paid in full by September 21, 2016 for

parents or guardians who are not eligible for assistance. As in the previous

school year, all unpaid fees as of this date will be referred to a credit agency

for collection unless a book rental payment agreement is on file and

current. Collection fees, attorney fees, and court costs will be added to the

book rental fees and will be the responsibility of the parent or guardian.

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover credit cards are

accepted online through your RDS Parent/Student Access account. Parents

of currently enrolled students who do not have an RDS Parent/Student

Access account can email rdsparent@cps.k12.in.us and request an

activation code to create their account. Applications for free or reduced-

price meals and other benefits including textbook rental assistance are

available in every school office and online through your RDS Parent/Student

Access account.

Crown Point High School - New students to the corporation may

register at CPHS throughout the summer months on Wednesdays.

Appointments are preferred by calling 663-4885, ext. 11052.

New Student/Parent Orientation—Grades 10-12

August 11, 2016 - 12:00—1:30 p.m. Orientation and tour for

students (grades 10-12) and parents who are new to the district.

Robert A. Taft and Colonel John Wheeler Middle Schools -

New students to the corporation may register by appointment only.

Please call Taft at 663-1507, or Colonel Wheeler at 663-2173, after

August 3 to schedule an appointment with the grade-appropriate

counselor. New student enrollment packets are available at the middle

schools and at the Administrative Service Center.

Elementary Schools - New students may register at all elementary

schools on Monday, August 1, 2016 - 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

New Student Registration

A wealth of information exists on the RDS Parent/Student Access at https://intranet.cps.k12.in.us/rdsparentaccess/. This link provides 24-7 online access for students to engage in and monitor their learning and parents to see their child’s class learning activities, current-completed-missing-upcoming assignments, results on assessments, standardized test scores, and emergency information.

Communicate with your child’s teacher by phone, email, or schedule a parent-teacher conference.

Stay up-to-date on school and corporation activities and information by visiting the CPCSC website at www.cps.k12.in.us.

All schools issue weekly audio or website/email newsletters.

Parent/Student Access to Performance, Learning

Activities and Information

Annual Textbook Rental and Supply Fees pay for some of the student’s learning resources, both print and digital subscriptions, consumable supplies, and Chromebook rental. The cost of damage to or loss of materials and Chromebooks is an additional cost and the responsibility of the parents.

The Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce

announced the Inspiring Educator Awards at its

annual gala November 21, 2015.

Congratulations to our ten Inspiring Educators who

were honored at the gala.

Inspiring Educator overall winner: Ashley Plumley, CPHS

Individual school winners and Chamber finalists: Tracie Geer, Robert A.

Taft MS; Grace Santos, Col. John Wheeler MS; Kathleen Lucht, Dwight

D. Eisenhower Elementary; Kelly Anthony, Lake Street Elementary;

Sarah Scott, Douglas MacArthur Elementary; Kelly Wool, Solon

Robinson Elementary; Suzanne Hufford, Timothy Ball Elementary;

Kelly Elsey, Winfield Elementary; Dustin Miller, Jerry Ross Elementary

2015-2016 Inspiring Educators

The mission of the Crown Point Community School Corporation (a partnership of students, families, staff and community) compels “all”

students to become accomplished lifelong learners through the highest quality of education programs.

Child care is offered on all school days for all public and parochial students in grades K-5 from 6:00-9:05 a.m. and 3:45-6:30 p.m., as well as 12:15 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. on half-days.

MacArthur students attend child care at Lake Street and Winfield students attend child care at Jerry Ross. For these students, the school corporation provides transportation between the Child Care Program site and the child’s home school at the beginning and end of the school day.

The purpose of the Child Care Program is to provide a safe wholesome place for children while their parents are at work. Students have opportunities for homework, active or quiet play, and rest.

Registration forms are available at the Administrative Service Center, 200 E. North Street, Crown Point, at all elementary schools, and may be downloaded at: http://www.cps.k12.in.us/Page/271.

For program information contact Kendra Daves, Secretary for Curriculum and Instruction, at 219-663-3371.

Child Care Program

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CPCSC named an “Indiana Performance Qualified School District” by the Indiana Department of Education for multiple years to recognize the highest performing districts in Indiana. This honor allows flexibility in select mandates.

Report Card—Indiana Department of Education gives Crown Point Community School Corporation and all ten schools an “A” for exemplary academic achievement...CPCSC was among 10% of school corporations to earn straight A’s…

Indiana Department of Education’s Highest Award (A+ Schools) – Four Star Schools Archive: Crown Point High School, Colonel John Wheeler Middle School, Robert A. Taft Middle School, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Jerry Ross, Lake Street, Solon Robinson, and Winfield Elementary Schools

IHSAA Championships: Sectional – 270, Regional – 68, Semi State – 13, State – 6, Individual State Champions – 23, DAC Championships – 50, DAC All Sports Trophy – 4, Army National Guard’s Tour of Champions Award to Boys Soccer Team – Top 10 of 14,000 teams; Unified Track Team 3rd at state past 2 years; annual Sectional Basketball Sportsmanship award – 3; Athletic Council wins IHSAA Sportsmanship Banner for Champions Together initiative – 3; national award winning Dance Team and Cheerleading Squad; Athletic Department earns an A+ for sportsmanship from the IHSAA for the second straight year; all 98 coaches earn state certification; 59% of 1,100 athletes earn scholar athlete distinction 3.5 GPA or higher; first time in history boys and girls win the DAC All-Sports Trophy in the same year

The Lake County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) - Community Safety Award in recognition of efforts in Emergency Preparedness and Community Outreach—The State Department of Homeland Security named and used Robert A. Taft Middle School and Timothy Ball Elementary School as a “Model Site” for emergency preparedness procedures.

Crown Point voted “Best Place to Live” by The Times Best of the Region highlighting our top-ranked, “four star” caliber schools consistently providing a quality education seven years in a row—2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Two award winning National Blue Ribbon Elementary Schools Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary and Douglas MacArthur Elementary at very high levels of academic achievement—Presidential Award for the highest achievement in .01% of schools in the nation

HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC Bronze Award) - Schools are making national news by working to support and improve the health of our children and our community. As part of this effort, healthy items are featured on menus and physical education and activity are emphasized.

Crown Point High School named one of America’s Top High Schools by U.S. News & World Report based on test scores and AP Exam data

“In View” with host Larry King selects CPCSC as first public school corporation featured for 21st Century Innovation Model Schools of High Student Achievement, televised nationally

Nationally televised program “Today in America” with host Terry Bradshaw chooses Crown Point as one of America’s “Hidden Gems: Great Places to Live, Work and Play” for its excellent schools, quality of life, and strong community

NerdWallet, a consumer advocacy website ranked Crown Point fourth in Indiana after assessing the public education system, town’s cost of living, and economic growth…the town’s school district (CPCSC) scores among the highest academic achievement, graduation rate, & college/career readiness levels

Latin Club - State and National Awards; CPHS & MacArthur VEX Robotics state/national awards; CPHS state/national art scholarships/awards; honored Business Professionals Association; Academic Decathlon - State Champions; Academic Super Bowl - State Runner-up; National Merit Scholars, AP/Dual Credit programming; College Board cited CPHS as setting the pace in Indiana for college readiness of grads; Student Broadcast News, TV, and Radio-State Champion; NASA inducted Jerry Ross into the Hall of Fame; Elementary Spell and Math Bowl state winners

Washington Post names Crown Point High School as one of the most challenging high schools in the nation for rigorous curricula, many college level courses, highly qualified teachers, high graduation rates, and noteworthy college matriculation

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CPCSC 2016 Grand Prize Magna Award Winner by the National School Board Association (NSBA) - The Magna Awards honor practices and innovative programs that advance student learning. CPCSC is the first in Indiana to be chosen for this award over the past 22 years of winners.

Accreditation

CPCSC maintains worldwide accreditation quality status achieving the highest score level in all of the AdvancED Standards 34 indicators and identified powerful practices in the following areas: Purpose and Direction, Governance and Leadership, Teaching and Assessing for Learning, Resources and Support Systems, and Using Results for Continuous Improvement for all schools

Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) All-Music Award Band, Choir, and Orchestra—CPHS and Colonel John Wheeler Middle School

Duneland Athletic Conference

55,000+ college credits earned by students over the pass 7 years saving parents 10 million dollars on college tuition (CPHS—Class of 2016 record earning 12,000 college credits)

Crown Point Community School Corporation selected as the featured school system representing over 300 quality public school systems serving 1,047,430 students. The school corporation is honored to have four "feature articles" in ISBA's magazine, The Journal, during 2015 distributed statewide.

CPHS Thespians second place at regional competition and first time qualifier for Indiana State Thespian Competition

National publication, District Administration, designates CPCSC a District of Distinction based on our innovative use of technology to advance student achievement through programming that improves student outcomes, streamlines operations, and meets the needs of the community

Northwest Indiana South Shore Leadership Center Trustees selected School Board President, Mr. Scott Angel, for a Leaders as Heroes Award joining previous winner and past president, Karen Schrum

IN Workforce Development ranks CPCSC 1st in the state for Career and Technical Education such as Biomedical Science, Robotics, Graphic Imaging, Computer Programming, Radio and Television, Auto Services, Construction, Engineering, Business

Superintendent, Dr. Teresa A. Eineman, named Influential Woman of Northwest Indiana winner—award honors women who are making a difference in their businesses, industries, and communities in and around Northwest Indiana

Indiana Department of Education Triple “A” Designation—CPCSC awarded new designation as Triple “A” schools/corporation for exemplary leadership, effective instruction, and use of data over multiple, consecutive years—(98%) - CPHS, Col. John Wheeler MS, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Jerry Ross, Lake Street, Solon Robinson, Timothy Ball, and Winfield Elementary Schools

Master School Board Award presented by the Indiana School Board Association for all board members of the Crown Point Community School Corporation in the Certification Awards Program

Bus Inspection—CPCSC “A” - clean and mechanically sound buses—among best fleets in the state

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Crown Point High School - Engage, Experience, Excel A LEADER IN INNOVATION

Value: CPHS continues to add value for our families with a focus

on college and career preparation:

Increasing Advanced Placement test performance with college credits

awarded throughout the nation

Outscoring a national pool of like demographic schools on the ACT in

all tested categories

Continuing to deliver thousands of dual college credits from Indiana

University, Purdue University and Ivy Tech

Innovation: CPHS continues to set the pace for the State and

Midwest:

Continuing the research work with ACT to develop a national college

readiness growth model

Presenting college acceleration strategies at state and national

conferences

Leading a national network of high schools committed to personalizing

a college and career plan for every student

Mission, Vision, Goals: CPHS Mission Statement: Creating

Possibilities, Ensuring Success, Inspiring Character

(our promise to help all CPHS students achieve beyond their expectations and reach personal potential)

2016-17 School Goals

Goal I

Freshman Transitions

CPHS helps ease the transition for incoming 9th grade students coming from the middle schools with innovative programming including: Bulldog Rush, Freshman Engage, Peer Tutors, and inter-disciplinary teaming in English, Science and Social Studies courses.

Goal II

21st Century Learning

CPHS models best practice research in teaching and learning with intense focus on ACT college and career readiness skills. All CPHS students participate in the CP 2.0 – Anywhere, Anytime, Any Pace, Any Path learning models in which students have the opportunity to use the latest advancements in technology to access coursework.

Goal III

Post-secondary Placement

CPHS continues to strive to personalize the learning experience for students by developing an infrastructure that allows students to pursue relevant programming aligned to college and career goals. Online tools are used to complement individual relationships that are fostered between students and faculty members. Students are encouraged to pursue experiential learning opportunities that align with college and career goals and culminate with post-secondary placements.

Opportunity: CPHS Providing Opportunities for All Students

Crown Point High School is proud to perform in an elite accredited system of schools with offerings that include:

23 Advanced Placement courses

52 dual credit courses

20 IHSAA sports

State and nationally recognized programs in the performing arts,

including: band, choir, orchestra, and theatre

57 co-curricular clubs and activities including national and state

award winning programs: Inklings, Excalibur, Latin, culinary arts, visual arts, cinematic arts, robotics, academic decathlon, academic super bowl, and future business professionals

The Alumni Association celebrated Crown Point High School’s 136th

Anniversary by inducting members into the Alumni Hall of Fame and the

Teacher Hall of Fame.

2016 Alumni Hall of Fame 2016 Teacher Hall of Fame

Inductees Inductees

Eston (Bud) Perry, Class of 1954 Jerry Caravana

Keith Perry, Class of 1956 Charlotte Johnsen Dr. Joseph Kacmar, Class of 1968 David Schaeffer

Michael Toman, Class of 1972 Scott Vlink

Barbara Toman, Class of 1979

Andrew Dillon, Class of 1986

Information available at www.cphsalumni.org.

Alumni Association

Biggest Draw for New Families is Excellent Schools

“We’re very family-oriented, and we’re a very safe community,” Mayor Uran

says. “The city of Crown Point continues to meet the needs of residents and business owners by providing top notch services including police, fire, public

works, and parks while the Crown Point Community School Corporation provides our children with quality education.”

Ryan Fleming, Fleming Realty, says, “Hands down it’s the schools. The number one thing I hear from everyone is that it is the schools. Our schools are

fabulous and constantly ranked high in the state.”

Family Circle - Nominee for “Best Towns for Families” category because of its affordable homes, nice parks, low crime rates, and top-rated schools.

2015 Graduation Rates

High Performance Corporations in the State

League of Comparable School Corporations

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Westfield High School 98%

Zionsville 98%

Penn-Harris- Madison High School 98%

Crown Point High School 97%

Avon High School 97%

Plainfield High School 97%

Brownsburg High School 97%

Carmel Clay High School 97%

Valparaiso High School 97%

Munster High School 97%

Carroll High School 96%

Hamilton Southeastern High School 96%

Lake Central High School 95%

Homestead High School 95%

Chesterton High School 94%

Noblesville High School 94%

Fishers High School 94%

Center Grove High School 93%

Indiana 89%

ACT - “Red Quill Award” for excellence in driving college readiness results - ACT designates CPHS as first national college acceleration research high school

National award winning school newspaper, Inklings, and yearbook, Excalibur, recognized by the National Scholastic Press Association and Indiana High School Press Association

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CPCSC Student Standardized Assessment System

Beginning of Year Middle of Year End of Year

Reading and Math Aug 18—Sep 16 Jan 2—27 Apr 24—May 31

*IREAD-3 March 13—17

The CPCSC uses standardized assessments to inform students and teachers of achievement and growth, monitor the effectiveness of curriculum, resources, and instruction, and monitor readiness for what is beyond high school. To standardize an assessment means the content, skills, and processes being assessed is equivalent across administrations and that the conditions under which the assessment is administered are the same for all test takers. Crown Point uses the standardized assessments below that are locally determined and state and federally mandated.

All K-8 students participate in Reading and Math benchmark testing 3 times during the year to monitor their growth and determine appropriate instruction. These assessments include mClass (K-2) and STAR Reading and Math (K-8).

3rd grade students are assessed with IREAD-3 March 13-17. The purpose of the Indiana Reading Evaluation And Determination (IREAD-3) assessment is to measure foundational reading standards through grade three. IREAD-3 is a summative assessment that was developed in accordance with Public Law 109 which "requires the evaluation of reading skills for students who are in grade three to ensure that all students can read proficiently before moving on to grade four.”

Students in grade 3-8 and 10 will be administered the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+). The assessment measures what students know and are able to do at their assigned grade level. Based on Indiana’s Academic Standards, ISTEP+ provides an annual learning check-up to assure students are meeting grade level learning goals.

The 10th grade ISTEP+ is a graduation qualifying examination. Students must pass both the 10th grade Math and English ISTEP+ to be eligible to graduate in the State of Indiana.

Students in grades 3-10 will participate in Acuity readiness assessments to monitor their achievement and growth toward success on the ISTEP+ learning goals and determine appropriate instruction during the year.

In grades 6-11 college and career readiness skills are assessed using the ACT, PSAT, and ACT Aspire, and results provide teachers, students and parents college and career readiness and planning information.

* The PSAT/NMSQT is the qualifying test for the National Merit and National Achievement scholarship programs.

High School Advanced Placement (AP) tests are administered in May 2017. Students can earn college/university credit by scoring a 3 or higher. Specific dates can be found at http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ap/about/dates/next-year.

High School students take end-of-semester for all courses and dual credit final exams at the end of the semester.

If you have questions regarding test administration or results, please contact your child’s school.

*2016-2017 ISTEP+ and IREAD-3 assessment testing dates may be

modified according to the Indiana Department of Education information.

Academic Behaviors for College and Career Readiness

Initiative—Planning and Organizing—Sustained Effort—Performance—Communication—Working with Others—Managing Feelings—Conduct

Part 1 Part 2

*ISTEP+ Feb 27—March 10 Apr 17—May 5

Acuity Readiness 1 Acuity Readiness 2 Acuity Readiness 3

Oct 2—20 Dec 4—15 Mar 12—23

Grade 10 and 11 *PSAT/NMSQT October 19

Grade 8 and 9 PSAT 8/9 October 19

Grade 11 ACT (with writing) Apr 19

Grade 9 and 10 ACT Aspire Apr 19

Grade 6-8 ACT Aspire May 15—26

Advanced Placement (AP) Test Window May 1—12

1st Semester 2nd Semester

Final Exam Jan 9—12 May 24—31

by

Dr. Teresa A. Eineman

Winter 2015-Grassroots Initiatives: Bringing the Conversation Home-“FIT for LIFE” Spring 2015-Communities as Resources Partnering for Success-“INCALCULABLY INDEBTED”

Summer 2015-Financing Public Education: The Funding Formula Challenge-“THE AMERICAN DREAM” Fall 2015-Communication Forums: Telling Your Story-“RUMORS: gossip, hearsay, tittle-tattle, whispers, loose lips, grapevine”

Indiana School Boards Association Features Crown Point Community School Corporation in The Journal Magazine

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Programs for Students with Special Needs

Crown Point Community School Corporation offers a continuum of special education services provided by special education personnel in the least restrictive

environment. The school corporation follows state and federal laws that establish criteria for special education eligibility. The child must be determined eligible

for special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Article 7.

Child Find: This is a program designed for children and young adults, ages 3 to 22 years that identifies, locates, and evaluates those children who are

suspected of having a disability. Please contact your child’s school principal to schedule a screening or a record review.

ECD (Early Childhood Development): This program is for children ages 3 through 5 who may be eligible for special education through screenings and

evaluations in the developmental areas of Language Development, Fine and Gross Motor Development, and Concept Development.

Transition to Kindergarten: During the spring semester of your child’s ECD school year and prior to your child turning 5, another multidisciplinary team will

reevaluate your child. Parents will participate in the case conference to determine if services in the public setting will continue in the fall.

Elementary, Middle, and High School Programming: Each school is equipped with a support team that is comprised of a group of experts who can address a

myriad of learning and emotional concerns. The building team meets regularly to provide support and intervention strategies for teachers to implement. The

team may also determine a special education referral is necessary to appropriately evaluate the child’s needs. If a student is determined to be eligible for

services, members of the team including parents/guardians will participate in developing an Individual Education Program (IEP) for the student.

Transition to Adult: This program is initiated at the age of 14 with an Individual Transition Plan (ITP) to address skills associated with future goals of the

student. This plan is addressed annually and describes a variety of transition activities for the student and family. As this plan is built, the student will be

building a portfolio showing his/her skills and experiences for the workplace.

Parent Advisory Council (PAC): The main goal for PAC is to foster two-way communication between parents and the schools to build and maintain positive

working relationships. A group of parents receives various training opportunities and hosts parent nights to discuss a variety of topics such as obtaining

guardianship, working with your child in the home, and much more.

The Department for Exceptional Learners is excited to continue with the vertically-aligned LRE Programs, ED Programs, and Life Skills Programs to help

students build on their success from building level to the next building level. All special education teachers are working on smooth transitions for their students

as they move to the next building level. Working together, we are improving services and strategies to support all exceptional learners.

For information contact your child’s school or the Exceptional Learners Director, Cynthia Dewes, cdewes@cps.k12.in.us, or Assistant Director, Gigi Geimer,

ggeimer@cps.k12.in.us, or call 663-4330.

Program for High Ability Students

Programming for highly-abled students strives to realize our vision that students will maximize their exceptional gifts, talents, and interests as intrinsically

motivated learners. Challenging opportunities are provided to nurture the development of students’ gifts, talents, and interests while supporting their unique

social and emotional needs.

Students in the high ability program explore their exceptional gifts, talents, and interests; expand their ability to access and interpret knowledge; think critically

and creatively in complex and abstract situations; apply research to create original work; and understand and respect individuals of varying ability levels.

High ability student needs are met through programming at the elementary, middle, and high school level.

Elementary: placement of students consistent with their content knowledge and skill proficiency, differentiated curriculum in cluster group classrooms,

pullout for grades 4 and 5 language arts and mathematics extensions, and subject or full grade acceleration

Middle School: seminar and honors courses in language arts, accelerated courses in mathematics, and differentiated curriculum

High School: honors, advanced placement, and dual credit courses

In addition, students can participate in extracurricular activities and competitions such as: Spell Bowl, Math Bowl, Academic Decathlon, Academic Super Bowl,

Science Olympiad, Future Problem Solving, Odyssey of the Mind, Destination Imagination, Math League, Science Fair, VEX Robotics, and Camp Invention.

For information contact your child’s school or the High Ability Program Director, Jim Hardman at jhardman@cps.k12.in.us or 663-3371.

Department for Exceptional Learners

The National Institute for Early Education Research says:

1. Early learning programs produce substantial long-term gains.

2. Every dollar spent can save seven dollars later for remediation needs.

3. High-quality early childhood programs produce lasting benefits for all children.

Crown Point Community School Corporation has engaged with the early learning providers in our community for the past three years through a Crown Point Preschool Committee. This group defined its mission as developing a love of learning while increasing kindergarten readiness skills for all of our community’s

preschoolers. This preschool committee follows Indiana’s Early Learning Development Framework which is aligned to the Indiana Academic Standards. The state’s revised Early Learning Foundations are available at http://www.doe.in.gov/standards/indiana-early-learning-foundations. Additionally, we partner with local

philanthropic and community organizations to support literacy initiatives via our participation and resources. Further, we offer full-day Kindergarten,

extracurricular programming for our youngest learners, and outreach to our parents and caregivers with children age 0-4 in our highest need schoolhouses via special

programs and resources.

Our kindergarteners are also part of our district-wide CP 2.0 Personalized Learning programming, and all elementary schools have developed initiatives to support

incoming kindergartners. CPCSC’s kindergarten orientation video, “A Day in the Life of a Kindergartener,” may be viewed on the Crown Point Community School Corporation’s web page at http://www.cps.k12.in.us/Page/8572. The Crown Point Community Foundation has provided grants for early childhood education

through supporting incoming kindergartener camps, and the CPCF is currently considering a Big Idea grant that would allow CPCSC to offer Birth-to-School family outreach, programming, related digital content for our youngest citizens, and parent education services for all of our families with children ages 0-5.

Additionally, CPCSC confidently assumed responsibility and authority for all educational needs for our exceptional learners in 2010, including our Early Childhood

Program for Exceptional Learners, under the leadership of Mrs. Mary Ann Chapko. Through research and evaluation of best practices, we have developed a preschool curriculum driven by assessment data and evidence-based practices. This program is housed at the CPCSC Learning Center on Harrington Street near

Colonel Wheeler Middle School.

The State of Indiana recognizes the need for early childhood education. The state piloted a preschool voucher program for low-income families in five Indiana

counties this year. Lake County is one of the participants in this program. For information contact Lake Area United Way at (219) 923-2302.

Early Childhood Education

Transportation Information

(1) hour. Younger siblings are not

allowed to ride. All new elementary students are welcome to ride also.

Please contact the Transportation Department if you have a new student.

Parents are welcome to take pictures

or videos.

Kudos to our team!

Each year our buses travel over 900,000 miles. Approximately 7000

students were transported safely 6200 miles a day. This does not include the

miles we travel for the various extracurricular activities our students

are engaged in.

Each year our school buses are

thoroughly inspected by Indiana State Police. They check for broken lights,

body damage, holes in the muffler system, and other safety issues. In 2016

all of our buses were deemed safe and

road worthy for our students.

If you have any questions or need bus route information, please call the

Transporta t ion Department at

663-1465.

issued passes by the Transportation

Department to ride other buses. Daily changes will not be approved.

Students who live within one mile of the school are not provided

transportation. All stops will be at corners or mid-blocks. The fact that

there are no sidewalks will not be a determining factor to justify house

pick-up stops. Only special needs students may have house stops if

determined essential by the federal laws for special education.

One pick-up and drop-off

location for all students All students will have one location to be picked up and dropped off every

day. Students may not switch pick-up and drop-off locations unless there is

an emergency, and, only then, if it is approved through the Transportation

Department.

Safety Rules & Regulations

Parents and students shall familiarize

themselves with school bus regulations. The school provides copies of these

regulations in student handbooks.

When students do not follow the rules,

they jeopardize the safety of everyone on the bus. Students who do not

follow the rules and regulations, or who refuse to follow the directions of the

bus driver, will lose riding privileges. Cell phones may not be turned on

while on the bus. Students will be warned once; if they continue to turn

on the phone, the phone will be confiscated, and the parent will need to

p i c k u p t h e p h o n e a t t h e Transportation Department.

Kindergarten Orientation Day

August 17, 2016 is Kindergarten Orientation Day. All buses will leave

the bus terminal at 10:00 a.m. and proceed through morning elementary

bus routes. We do not have an exact time for picking up students

on this day. Parents, guardians, and adult relatives are invited to ride with

their child(ren). Upon arrival at the designated school, the driver will give a

short presentation on bus safety. After the presentation, everyone will

be returned to their bus stops. The entire ride will last approximately one

General Information Transportation is available for all

students who live one (1) mile or more from the school they attend as defined

by the Transportation Department. Route pick-up times will be established

during the first week of school and are subject to change. Pick-up times given

to students are approximate times. Students shall be at their assigned bus

stop FIVE MINUTES PRIOR to pick-up time. It is important that the student

is at the assigned stop and not inside the house watching for the bus. The

driver is not required to stop if the child is not outside at the assigned

stop. Due to safety concerns, buses will not return for students who are not

at their stops when the buses arrive.

Students are to ride their

assigned buses only. P a r e n t s m u s t c o n t a c t t h e

Transportation Department before students may be allowed to ride a

different bus. The high school and middle schools

will not issue passes to students. Only in emergency situations will students be

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Emergency Weather School Closing Policy

When it is necessary to close or delay the opening of school, one of the plans listed below will be followed. Any announced school closing is for that day only. School closing or delay

information will be announced using the SchoolMessenger notification system. These announcements will be sent to phone numbers designated by the parents and will be sent around

5:00 a.m., unless weather conditions are stable and known allowing a well informed decision to be made the evening prior.

School closings and delays will be announced on our website: www.cps.k12.in.us Our first and foremost consideration is the safety of our students and staff. We take a number of steps to ensure they have a safe trip to and from school. Many factors go into the

determination of whether to hold school.

Monitoring Current Conditions and Forecasts—Prior to a storm, district personnel monitor forecasts and live radar images to help determine if a weather system is likely to impact

the current conditions. For example, if there are six inches of “powder” snow on the ground & the forecast is for high winds, this could cause visibility problems.

Personnel on the Street—District personnel take to the streets to determine the actual conditions in the district. If a storm occurs during the night or in the early morning, Support

Services personnel begin monitoring actual conditions between 2:30 and 3:30 a.m. and continue throughout the early morning hours. District personnel also clear lots, sidewalks,

and sand and salt as necessary.

Ability to Clear Pathways—We take into consideration whether we will be able to clear school sidewalks and parking lots. Is there too much snow to clear in a timely fashion, or

is snow continuing to accumulate at a rate in which it cannot be cleared adequately?

Monitoring Temperature—We consider temperature and wind chill to determine air temperature safety and changing road conditions.

Visibility—Visibility is monitored. If blowing snow causes poor visibility, this could be a factor in cancellation.

Coordination of Sources—All of these factors are taken into consideration and a decision is made through communication and data input from many sources.

The decision to cancel or delay school will be made by 5:00 a.m. in order to notify district personnel.

Parents should keep in mind that in addition to the precautions taken by the school district to monitor weather conditions (on days when the

decision is made to have school) parents have full support and authority to determine if it is unsafe for their children to travel to and from

school; if a delay in getting to school is appropriate; and what form of transportation the student will use including by car. If parents decide to

keep their children home or take them to school later, principals will work with them in these situations.

Plan A- School Closing

All schools serviced by the CPCSC (public or parochial) will be closed. Schools will not be open for instruction. Students are not to report to school. Building principals will report to

their respective schools as soon as safety will allow in order to check building security and to give directions to custodial personnel on snow removal and extra cleaning/maintenance

assignments, etc. Coordinators, directors, teachers, clerical, institutional/aides, nurses, cafeteria staff, and bus drivers (with the exception of buildings and grounds/transportation), do not

report to their respective schools. Building custodian(s), technician(s) and maintenance staff (day or night) are to report to their respective work areas as assigned by the Director of

Buildings and Grounds as soon as safety will allow. Twelve-month Central Office staff will report as soon as safety will allow. Indiana requires 180 student days; make-up days for

school closings are rescheduled.

Plan B- School Delay

All bus drivers and schools will start their day one (1) or two (2) hours later than usual. School dismissal will be at the regular time.

School lunches will be served.

Administrators, clerical, media, nurses, cafeteria, maintenance, and custodial personnel report to their respective schools as close to regular starting times as safety will allow.

Teachers and instructional/aides are to report to school in adequate time to prepare for the instructional day.

Plan C- Emergency Dismissal

Weather, mechanical breakdown, or other unforeseeable emergencies may sometimes call for early or emergency dismissal. Each parent shall be sure that his/her child is instructed

where to go in the event it is necessary for the child to arrive home early. An emergency in one school need not affect regular dismissal of the remaining schools in the corporation.

“CP 2.0 - Personalized Learning”

Anytime – Anywhere – Any Pace – Any Path

The intention of CP 2.0 is to deliver personalized Anytime—Anywhere—Any Pace—Any Path opportunities-to-learn. In the fall of

2016, CPCSC has integrated computers into all classrooms. By combining highly effective teachers and tech-integrated

environments, we are transforming education to serve the needs of our students. Innovative, personalized, and flexible learning

opportunities will allow high-flyers to soar while opening needed doors for our students who are dealing with any and all kinds of

academic, home, social, economic, physical, or personal learning challenges.

1. What is the purpose of personalized learning in our schools?

The CPCSC established the purposes below for personalized learning.

Prepare all students for college, careers, and life-long learning in ways that support the Crown Point Community School Corporation mission.

Respond to the needs of all students through personalized learning opportunities.

Use technology to gather, use and evaluate information; research; critically and creatively think; problem solve; communicate; collaborate, create and

innovate.

Address student challenges, including skill deficiencies, retention, enrichment, and opportunities for accelerating student learning.

Promote student responsibility for his/her learning.

Expand course offerings to include more options for students.

Generate data that serves all stakeholder groups – teachers, students, parents, administrators, and community.

Create flexible scheduling opportunities for students and teachers by removing traditional barriers.

2. What is personalized learning?

Personalizing learning is an intentional decision by teachers to help students become lifelong learners by promoting student initiated activity and lifelong

learning skills. Students will be supported in their quests to identify, monitor, and adjust their learning goals with guidance from teachers/adults; determine

and use strategies and skills to support their learning; self-direct how they engage with content, access information, and demonstrate or show what they

know; expand their learning environments to include the larger community – that is, experts, teachers, and peers; select extended and experiential

learning opportunities based on their goals, interests, and aspirations; demonstrate mastery at their own paces; and choose and use the appropriate tools

to engage in learning, to express what they know, and support them on the learning paths.

3. What is the teacher’s role in personalized learning?

Teachers remain at the heart of instruction. Successful student outcomes derive from a quality classroom experience – regardless of whether that

classroom is in a school, online, or a combination of both.

4. Will the school provide the computer device?

Each school will rent a Chromebook to students. The rental fee is included in the textbook rental.

5. What other accessories will a student need for their computer?

A student will need a personal headset for use with the computer. A headset with microphone may be necessary for some subjects. To protect the

computer from damage a case is recommended.

6. Will a student have the same device each school year?

In elementary school the same device will be assigned to a student for grades K-1 (touchscreen) and 2-5 (no touchscreen). In middle school and at the

high school a student will be assigned the same device for the length of time attending. When changing schools, students will turn in their computers and

each student will receive a different computer at the new school.

7. What software applications will a student use on the computer?

The web-based learning management system (BUZZ) will host curriculum content, learning paths, assignments, gradebook, and digital resources. Print

resources for lessons will be noted in BUZZ and be used for instruction. Assessments can be accessed, submitted, and monitored. Students will receive a

GoogleApps account for email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, video, audio, voice, collaboration, and sharing applications. In addition, digital

applications specific to a subject/course will be used by students.

8. Will my child be able to access outside internet sources while at school?

While at school, students must be on the CPCSC internet network and follow the CPCSC acceptable use policy. Access or use of websites and sources

not endorsed by the CPCSC is a violation of the acceptable use policy and can warrant disciplinary action.

9. How are student accounts protected?

Password security is a vital part of keeping student accounts safe and protected at all times. Because anything done under a student’s username appears to

have been done by the student, usernames and passwords must be protected and secured. For confidentiality, student must either memorize or create a

system to protect and secure all usernames and passwords. Do not give usernames and passwords to any other person. Do not allow others to use your

username and password. Any activity associated with your username (like visiting inappropriate websites) appears to have been done by you. Do not

allow others to use your accounts. Hide your usernames and passwords. Do not post usernames and passwords on your computer, inside your locker, or

any other places visible to other students.

10. What if a rented computer is damaged or lost?

The computer is the property of the school within the CPCSC. Therefore, the device must be repaired by Crown Point staff. If a student’s device is

damaged or lost, the student is responsible for the cost of repair or replacement. While a device is being repaired or replaced, the student will be

provided another device to continue the learning process.

When a computer is turned in at the end of a school year or upon student withdrawal, the device will be assessed for damage and refurbished, if

necessary. The charge to refurbish will be incurred by the parent. A thorough assessment of the device occurs when a student withdraws from a school,

moves from 1st to 2nd grade, or moves to another school level i.e. elementary to middle school, middle to high school. This ensures that the next recipient

receives it in good condition and eliminates the possibility of paying for damage by an earlier user.

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Crown Point Schools Accreditation and Strategic Plan

2014 AdvancED External Review

Learner Centered Instruction

Improving student learning by improving teacher effectiveness AdvancED Standards 1, 2, 3, 4 Improve student achievement and growth by focusing on teacher quality and continuous improvement of the art and science of teaching. Compensate

effective teaching, teacher leadership, and meeting the academic needs of students.

Personalized Learning AdvancED Standards 1, 3

Create a personalized learning environment to improve college and career readiness focusing on literacy and critical and creative thinking skills within

content areas. Leverage online and print resources and the ability to monitor learning, teachers and students create and adapt quickly to meet learning needs.

Learners and their teachers plan for continuous achievement and growth using instructional strategies that require student collaboration, self-reflection,

development of critical thinking skills, application of knowledge and skills, integration of content and skills with other disciplines, and use of technology as

an instructional resource and learning tool.

Assessing Personalized Learning AdvancED Standards 1, 3, 5 Assess student learning along the path of understanding when instruction and learning pauses, during instruction, when performing tasks, and when the

student determines their own means of demonstrating proficiency.

Credit Acceleration AdvancED Standards 1, 3

Provide students opportunities to accelerate attainment and recovery of credits by providing anytime and anywhere access to courses using technology and

facilitated by a certified teacher. Students work at their own pace and along their learning path.

Parent Teacher Conference AdvancED Standards 1, 3

Promote a child’s interests, passion, and college and career aspirations by providing opportunities for continuous parent and teacher interaction,

collaboration, and problem solving, seeking to achieve the common goal of continuous achievement and growth.

Preschool AdvancED Standards 1, 3

Provide every parent residing in the CPCSC the opportunity for their children to engage in a developmentally appropriate suite of early learning activities

before entering kindergarten, as well as deliver parent awareness, education, and support.

Achievement and Growth Model AdvancED Standards 1, 3, 5

Use locally determined and state and federally mandated standardized assessments appropriately to inform students and teachers of achievement and growth;

monitor the effectiveness of curriculum, resources, and instruction; and monitor readiness for what is beyond high school.

Safe Instruction

Positive Behavior Intervention and Support AdvancED Standards 1, 3, 4

Monitor student behavior correlated to academic achievement and college and career readiness within a positive school culture while providing informative

corrective feedback and support when needed.

School Safety and Security AdvancED Standards 1, 4 Ensure a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors by controlling access to buildings and alerting school, law enforcement, and medical

personnel of emergencies for immediate, targeted, and complete response.

Relevant Instruction

Differentiate to Support Personalization AdvancED Standards 1, 3 Provide meaning, significance, and focus for learners by tailoring instruction based on student readiness and understanding, interest, or learning profile to

meet individual needs.

College and Career Planning AdvancED Standards 1, 4 Achieve post-secondary college and career goals by exploring possibilities, planning the course, and tracking progress.

Literacy - Critically and Creatively Observe, Read, Write, Speak, Listen AdvancED Standards 1, 3 Develop the ability to critically and creatively observe, read, write, speak, and listen within varying contexts to achieve his or her goals, develop his or her

knowledge and potential, and participate fully in the wider society.

Student Culminating Projects AdvancED Standards 1, 3

Participate in work-based learning and internship or research a potential career or real-life experience while supported by a mentor that aligns with post-

secondary goals and culminates with a presentation to faculty, staff, and community members.

Student Advocacy AdvancED Standards 1, 3 Introduce a school-based adult who takes an active role advocating, monitoring, and if necessary, intervening for a student’s personal, academic, and social

growth within a safe, friendly environment. Problem-Based Learning AdvancED Standards 1, 3

Learn in an experiential investigation and resolution of real-world problems within a student's course of study and career aspiration.

Internationally Accredited

Crown Point Community School Corporation is a member of

AdvancED, an international accrediting organization dedicated to

advancing excellence in education worldwide and designed primarily to

distinguish schools adhering to a set of educational standards. It is a set of

rigorous protocols and research-based processes for evaluating an

institution’s performance and organizational effectiveness. The

accreditation process is also known in terms of its ability to effectively

drive student performance and continuous improvement in education.

Accreditation examines the whole institution—the programs, the cultural

context, the community of stakeholders—to determine how well the parts

work together to meet the needs of students.

The AdvancED standards are correlated to the CPCSC strategic plan

described below. Standard 1 – Purpose and Direction, Standard 2 –

Governance and Leadership, Standard 3 – Teaching and Assessing for

Learning, Standard 4 – Resources and Support Systems, Standard 5 –

Using Results for Continuous Improvement

Cafeteria Services-HealthierUS School Challenge—All Schools Earn Bronze Award

The Board of School Trustees announced the Teachers of the Year and Employee of the Year winners at the School Board meeting, May 23, 2016.

The winners and finalists are a true representation of the over 1,000 dedicated staff here at Crown Point Community Schools. We are very proud

and honored to recognize our three winners and twelve finalists. These exceptional people, winners and finalists alike, are essential gears in the

structure of CPCSC’s system; linked together working in unison, having their own responsibility, and the same goal for student success!

Leslie Peschke, Employee of the Year Award Winner

Solon Robinson Elementary School, Secretary

Kelly Shih, Elementary Teacher of the Year Award Winner

Timothy Ball Elementary School, 1st Grade

Laura Andrews, Secondary Teacher of the Year Award Winner

Col. John Wheeler Middle School, Exceptional Learners

Teacher of the Year Finalist Award Winners

Tom Reed and Jeremy Walker - Crown Point High School

Mike Holobawski and Teresa Myres - Robert A. Taft Middle School

Trinda Copeland - Douglas MacArthur Elementary School

Dee Ready - Solon Robinson Elementary School

Abbie Perkovich - Jerry Ross Elementary School

Nicole Szypczak - Winfield Elementary School

Employee of the Year Finalist Award Winners

Judy Einikis - Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary

Tammy Loosemore - Timothy Ball Elementary

Sara Jones - Robert A. Taft Middle School

Bernadette Nicholson - CPHS

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2016-2017 Teachers of the Year and Employee of the Year

Pam Maloney pmaloney@cps.k12.in.us Food Service Director

Dianne Czerwinski-Bushman dbushman@cps.k12.in.us Free & Reduced Coordinator

Michelle Simonovski msimonovski@cps.k12.in.us MealTime Coordinator

Visit www.cps.k12.in.us to obtain breakfast and lunch choices and other information.

Meal Prices 2016-2017 Breakfast $1.30

Reduced $ .30

Elementary Lunch $2.15

Middle School Lunch $2.35

High School Lunch $2.55

Reduced Lunch $ .40

Support Services

Center

Food Services

1151 E. Summit Street

Crown Point, IN 46307

219-662-6480

Federal nutrition standards are being enforced again this school year. Calories, fats, sodium, and whole grain products will again be our primary

focus with the acceptance of these new foods being a priority. The nutrition standards for foods must be whole grain rich or have as the first ingredient

a fruit, a vegetable, a diary product, or a protein food. The item can be a combination food that contains at least 1/4c fruit or vegetable or contains 10%

of the Daily Value of one of the following nutrients: calcium, potassium, Vitamin D, or dietary fiber. Our students have been doing a great job in their

consumption of fruits and vegetables, and we are excited to move further into the direction of feeding our students healthy menu choices. Join in our

goal again this year to stress the importance of making good food choices. If your child chooses to eat a higher calorie meal, whether at school or at

home, then persuade him/her to eat a lower calorie item for his/her next meal. We support school lunches brought from home, but please remember

to help us by packing healthy items. CPCSC encourages you to support our efforts to create a healthy school nutrition environment. Watch for our

featured fruit or vegetable of the month that we will offer on our menus with a recipe created by “Chef Cathy” that utilizes each special item.

À la Carte items will still be available as in the previous years, with an emphasis on healthy snacks. You may wish to talk to your child about what you

will allow him/her to purchase. Ask your school cafeteria manager for a list of the À la carte items along with prices for each item. All snacks items are

approved items and fall within the federal guidelines.

Product Nutritional Information as well as our Allergy List can be found on our website by clicking on Food Services.

Meal Accounts - Parents are encouraged to apply money to their child’s meal account. This process saves time in the cafeteria and keeps a current

record of your child’s money. A copy of your child’s account can be requested at any time throughout the school year or viewed online. Payments can

be made on the first day of school or online by visiting www.mymealtime.com. If you have not yet set up an account, you will need to know the student

ID number which serves as the passcode. This number can be found in the student account on RDS Parent/Student Access. Charging in the cafeteria is

discouraged, and notices will be sent when this occurs. Students receiving free and reduced lunch, as well as students with money in their accounts, must

scan their meal card in the elementary schools, scan a finger in the middle schools and high school, or show identification to receive meals.

Free and Reduced Applications/Textbook Assistance - If you need to apply for this program, you can print an application from our website or

obtain one from any of our schools. Please complete applications as soon as possible. Households currently certified to receive Food Stamps or

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) will be notified of their eligibility which will provide benefits unless the household notifies the school

that it chooses to decline benefits. Food Stamps and TANF households should only submit an application if they are not notified of their eligibility by

August 8, 2016. The 21st Century Scholars program is a state program assisting families with the financial planning to attend college. Through this

program, students in grades 6-8 who qualify for free or reduced price lunch (and fulfill the program requirements) are able to obtain assistance with

college costs. Please use the website: http://www.in.gov/ssaci/2345.htm or call your middle school for more information.

National Hunger Clearinghouse collects and distributes information about programs that address the immediate and long-term needs of struggling

families and individuals. The National Hotline (1-866-348-6479) refers people in need of emergency food and assistance to food pantries, government

programs, and model grassroots organizations that work to improve access to nutritious food and build self-reliance. For more information, go to

http://www.whyhunger.org/findfood.

Breakfast Meals are available in all of our school buildings to assist our students in starting their days with enough energy to make it through their

vigorous mornings. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Food Service Safety Fact—all of our managers, cooks, and cold production

staff are Serv-Safe certified through the National Restaurant Association, and 3

staff members in each school are trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver.

News 2015 SAFEST PLACES IN INDIANA FOR YOUR FAMILY TO LIVE

- Top Ten Award...Crown Point, (Movoto - Study of FBI Crime Report) - Kudos

to CP Police & Chief Land…Safewise.com names Cedar Lake and Crown Point

safest cities/towns in NWI - Kudos to Chief Smith—of the 20 safest Indiana

cities: Crown Point, Carmel, Fishers, and Zionsville have the lowest number of

violent crimes

Crown Point Community School Corporation is nestled in a “Community of

Character” (public library, YMCA, public pool, new fields for youth sports, 4-H,

numerous parades, beautiful parks, and an award-winning downtown).

first in home sales within 5 counties and 62% better than second place

MetroStudy ranks Crown Point among top 15 municipalities for new residential construction starts in the entire Chicago/NWI area...affordable housing and great schools are #1 reasons for buying a home

one of Indiana’s Top Ten % fastest growing school corporations and

communities of Winfield, Cedar Lake, and Crown Point top 10 fastest

growing in most recent census records

Crime Rates Low (fallen each year since 2006 - IN 545, Nation 676, Crown Point 41 - which is far lower than average of state & nation)

Our Schoolhouses: Past, Present, and Future

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The Buildings & Grounds Department’s mission is to maintain, improve, and expand corporation physical facilities, grounds, and operations

to assure a safe, healthy, and efficient environment conducive to the educational process. The school corporation continues to focus its efforts

on maintaining its buildings and grounds, all life/safety systems, and making improvements and adjustments for the greatest educational impact.

Our 3-Year Capital Projects Budget Plan, along with our Long-Range Facility Plan, aid the Board of School Trustees in planning our facilities

and maintenance to meet the needs of our increasing student enrollment. This Long-Range Facility Plan closely tracks our annual student

growth, and utilizes various past growth patterns along with current student enrollment information in order to statistically project our future

physical facility needs. This assures that we have space for all of our students without overbuilding. The plan is updated each September with

actual student enrollment data, making the plan truly dynamic.

We will be facing additional planning stages as growth continues in the school corporation. McKibben Demographics provided our first

Demographic Study (2011-2026). Currently, we enroll over 8,400 students, and 62% of the grade levels are over 600 students.

A few of the major accomplishments last year include:

assured environments in and around all buildings were conducive to the educational process by maintaining them in a safe, clean, and healthy

condition in an efficient, cost effective manner (5,500 Work Orders were completed during the 2015-2016 school year);

standardized all door signage throughout the district for entry/exit security;

replaced Board Room HVAC unit at Administrative Service Center;

completed major asphalt maintenance throughout the district;

installed walkway lighting at high school baseball/softball field pedestrian walkway;

remodeled the high school Weight Room for current programming needs;

repainted exterior of Support Service Center building;

reconditioned roof sections at Solon Robinson Elementary School; replaced roof at Timothy Ball Storage;

installed exterior security cameras at Administrative Service Center; and

corrected drainage and fencing issues at Col. John Wheeler Middle School Football Field area.

Annual Notices can be found on our website, www.cps.k12.in.us, under Departments on the Human Resources page. There you will find information.

Indoor Air Quality

AHERA Notice (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act)

No Child Left Behind

- Professional Qualification of Teachers

Family Education Privacy Act (FERPA)

- Notice to Parents Concerning Educational Records - Student Records and Directory Information (Policy 8330)

Student Privacy and Parental Access to Information (Policy 2416)

McKinney-Vento (Homeless Families) Liaison

Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity (Policies 2260,

3122, & 4122)

Right to Inspect Instructional Materials (Policy 9130)

For assistance contact: John S. Williams, Personnel Director/Compliance Officer, at jswilli@cps.k12.in.us or call 663-3371.

Annual Notices

SchoolMessenger is the corporation’s robo call system. Principals send newsletters and other communication via email and make weekly call outs by telephone. SchoolMessenger enhances our ability to accurately deliver information to the telephone numbers or email

addresses that you prefer for the various types of messages. You are able to change all but the primary telephone and email by using Parent Access to update the alert call sequence. The system is updated automatically on a nightly basis.

General announcements concerning a school event are always sent to the primary number and primary email. The primary number is usually the student’s home phone. Notifications of school delays, cancellations or emergencies are sent to the primary number and up to four additional numbers that you designate and up to two emails. RDS Parent Access allows parents to update SchoolMessenger contact information and email addresses online. A guideline for you to consider is to ask yourself, “Who needs to know when school is delayed or canceled?” Those are the people whose phone numbers should be included in your call sequence.

Most principals send all notifications of delays, cancellation or emergencies as a voice call and email. When the notification is sent in this manner, a recording is embedded in the email. This allows you to replay a message from your email account.

If you are receiving SchoolMessenger notifications by mistake, you may email cpsweb@cps.k12.in.us or call 663-3371. Your number will be removed from the system during the weekly data update.

SchoolMessenger

CPCSC - Earns Five Stars and is in Top 5% in Indiana SchoolDigger.com is a site that profiles and ranks over 120,000

public and private schools in the United States that have test scores

for Math and English and that are designated by the U.S. Department

of Education as “Regular” elementary, middle, or high schools.

Schools and districts in the highest category earn five stars of five

possible for high achievement scores in all schools.

Crown Point Community Schools and Munster

scored best of 16 school corporations in Lake County. Top 5% in Indiana

CPCSC has the unique distinction of receiving its third Safe School Grant from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Along with the continuous crisis

training for staff and students, these grants have allowed CPCSC to add additional safety tools for our schools. Keeping our schools safe is an on-going process and

always our #1 priority. Installation of a clear safety film on all exterior entryways at the schools will slow down an intruder trying to gain entry, and it will allow the school time to react quicker. All of our schools are externally locked down daily. The completion of the sally port entryways has required any individual coming to

the school to enter the building directly through the front office after having been verified and buzzed in through the main entryway.

All visitors entering our schools will soon be verified prior to being buzzed in and will have to produce a valid government issued ID, which will be checked using

SafeVisitor, a program which checks the National/Local Sex/Violent offenders database. Once cleared the visitor is buzzed in and receives a photo visitor’s badge.

In each classroom, the doors are kept locked all the time. In each school, the staff will receive additional emergency alert badges/lanyards that, once activated, will bring emergency first responders to the schools quicker and know the exact location of the crisis. CPCSC will expand its implementation of the first responder

software program called REM4ed to enhance information needed for first responders, staff, and administrators. The Director of Safety & Security reviews and

updates the Emergency Response Plan and Procedures Guide annually, and submits them to the IDOE. The REM4ed program will improve this process. The scheduling of monthly fire drills, weather-related drills, and lockdown emergency drills will be organized and maintained through this program as well.

CPCSC also receives daily updates on sexual predators who might live in our school community. A child sexual predator (by law) must register with the local police

department and also may not live within 1,000 feet of a school. There is a local website that allows you to receive alerts when a predator moves into your

neighborhood (www.lakecountysheriff.com). Students, parents, and community members who have information that harm may occur against a student, staff member, or school building may call 219-663-4885 ext. 9 or email cpsweb@cps.k12.in.us to leave a message on the tip line. Please consider sharing your contact

information, so we can gather additional information. If you feel uncomfortable, you may remain anonymous.

Your child’s safety is always the #1 priority with CPCSC. Questions?

Call Milan Damjanovic, Director of Safety & Security

219-663-4885 Ext. 11019

milan@cps.k12.in.us

Senior Citizen residents (age 62 and over) of Center and Winfield Townships (and

handicapped residents of these areas eligible for social security disability or social

security supplemental income) will be admitted to (home) student extracurricular,

school corporation sponsored activities without charge, except for post-season

athletic contests. Senior Citizen Passes are available at the

Administrative Service Center, 200 E. North Street, Crown Point,

Indiana. The pass will include a photo and should be presented

upon entering the activity.

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Athletic Ticket Information

2016-2017

Top Dog - $125 (key chain pass gets you into everything)

Big Dog - $90 (punch card - all home football

games plus 20 other games of choice)

Student All Sports Pass - $65 (gets students into anything all year)

Middle School and Elementary

Five Punch Pass - $20.00 (any five games)

Ticket Prices at the gate for 2016-2017 $6.00 students and adults for all levels

All employees are issued a corporation photo ID that is used as the official pass to admit the employee and a guest to all CPCSC activities except IHSAA

tournaments and ISSMA events. If you do not have a

corporation photo ID, please stop by Human Resources to receive a corporation issued ID.

Crown Point Community School Corporation is always looking for talented people to work in the various jobs that keep our

schools running smoothly. Job-openings are posted on the corporation website at the Departments/Human Resources/Employment

Opportunities page and remain posted until a position is filled. The site has been restructured to open in a separate window where

you can view job details and apply for a particular job. All perspective employees must complete an expanded criminal

background check prior to employment.

Teacher applicants must complete the Gallup Teacher Insight before they are considered a candidate. The corporation receives as

many as 300+ teacher applications annually. The Insight instrument is used to screen candidates. Screened candidates interview

with principals, and the potential candidates are invited to teach a demonstration lesson. The teacher hiring process of Crown Point

Schools exemplifies our belief in hiring the most talented teachers to ensure that our students excel. Transcripts, reference checks,

and current licensure documents are required of the candidates selected as finalists.

Crown Point Community School Corporation does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin,

disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment.

For further information about this policy, contact Director of Personnel, John Williams, at 219-663-3371 or jswilli@cps.k12.in.us.

Employment Opportunities

Crown Point Community School Corporation

School Counseling/College & Career Guidance Indiana Gold Star Award and National American

Counselors RAMP Award

Family Circle Magazine Best Towns for Families - finalist at number 15 in the nation for affordable

homes, nice parks, low crime rates and top-rated schools

parent satisfaction is at an all time high level as the school corporation

commissioned a public opinion survey for strategic planning - Superior Rating

top rated school district in Indiana and nation by www.greatschools.org

Best Places to Live by NICHE— Crown Point for Schools overall Grade A (Health & Safety,

Extracurriculars, Teachers, Achievement, Graduation Rate, and Lower Cost of Living)

featured in Education Week and published in worldwide AdvancED The Source, “The Human Side

of Robotics Education” by Deb Ciochina, Assistant Director of Curriculum/Instruction

Welcome Seniors

Go Dogs!

Crisis Response and Prevention Tip Line 219-663-4885 ext. 9

Admission Information

Student Insurance

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Schoolhouse News is published by the Crown Point Community School Corporation and mailed to residents in the City of Crown Point,

Town of Cedar Lake (Center Township) and the Town of Winfield (Winfield Township). Diana L. Green, Editor

Residency

Upon enrollment in the Crown Point Community School Corporation, a copy of the student’s official birth certificate, immunization record,

and proof of residency must be provided. All students enrolling must live within the school corporation boundaries (Center and Winfield

Townships) or be in the process of establishing residency within 30 days from the start of school. Three documents from the following are

required: utility bills (NIPSCO, Water), deed or mortgage statement, or Lake County Tax Bill. In addition, a driver’s license or state photo ID

with the current address is required to prove residency.

The school corporation does not accept tuition students.

Kindergarten

A child must be five years of age on or before August 1, 2016, in order to enter kindergarten during the fall.

Immunizations

School officials ask for parental cooperation in complying with state law, which requires documented proof of required immunizations be in a

student’s health file.

The Indiana State Department of Health mandates school immunization requirements for the 2016-2017 school year.

Requirements by grade are:

Pre-Kindergarten (3 - 5 years old): 3 Hepatitis B, 4 DTaP, 3 Polio, I MMR, and 1 Varicella

Kindergarten: 3 Hepatitis B, 5 DTaP, 4 Polio, 2 MMR, 2 Varicella, and 2 Hepatitis A

Grades 1 to 5: 3 Hepatitis B, 5 DTaP, 4 Polio, 2 MMR, 2 Varicella

Grades 6 to 11: 3 Hepatitis B, 5 DTaP, 4 Polio, 2 MMR, 2 Varicella, 1 Tdap, 1 MCV4

Grade 12: 3 Hepatitis B, 5 DTaP, 4 Polio, 2 MMR, 2 Varicella, 1 Tdap, 2 MCV4 (second dose needed only if first dose was before 16th birthday)

Written proof of immunizations may be obtained from a family doctor or the Lake County Health Department.

Students will not be permitted to attend school beyond the first day without a written statement (unless a waiver is granted by the school).

The waiver shall not be granted for a period that exceeds 20 days.

All student health records will be reviewed by a school nurse, and a letter will be sent to parents if immunization data need to be updated.

Medication

No medication shall be administered to a student without the written and dated consent of the student’s parent. The consent of the parent

shall be valid only for the period specified on the consent form, and in no case longer than the current school year.

The written consent of the parent and the written order of the physician are required before any prescribed medication may be administered.

No student shall be allowed to keep medicine at school except as provided by state law. Any medicine to be administered to a student shall

be brought to the office of the principal or school nurse where it will be kept in a secure place.

Always try to schedule medication to be taken at home.

Additional information regarding our Immunization and Medication Policies can be found on our website, www.cps.k12.in.us.

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Crown Point Community School Corporation is not required (and cannot afford) to carry medical insurance on students. For

a fee, optional accident insurance is available to parents through a student insurance plan to assist in payment of medical bills

incurred as a result of an accident at school or at anytime. Parents/guardians are fully responsible for all medical

expenses, regardless of insurance status.

Application forms are available online at www.studentinsurance-kk.com for enrollment in the optional insurance program for

those interested in purchasing the additional coverage.

Please contact the high school Athletic Office for more information regarding athletic insurance coverage required of parents.