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Duneland Begins Registration for 2011-12 School Year on August 8

July 19, 2011

The first day of classes for all Duneland students is Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011.

Elementary and Intermediate School students will register in their respective buildings on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 8 & 9 from 1-3 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Chesterton Middle School students will register by grade level.

Seventh grade students will register at the school on Monday, Aug. 15 from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
Eighth grade students will register at the school on Tuesday, Aug. 16 from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
Students who are unable to register on any of the above dates will be enrolled on the first day of school.

Chesterton High School: Students will register on the following days:

Freshman and Sophomore Registration: Monday, Aug. 15, 2011

Freshmen 8:00-9:30 a.m. A-L
Freshmen 9:30-11:00 a.m. M-Z
Sophomores 12:30-2:00 p.m. A-L
Sophomores 2:00-3:30 p.m. M-Z

Junior and Senior Registration: Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011

Juniors 8:00-9:30 a.m. A-L
Juniors 9:30-11:00 a.m. M-Z
Seniors 12:30-2:00 p.m. A-L
Seniors 2:00-3:30 p.m. M-Z

CHS registration will be closed from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day.

If CHS students are unable to register at the time designated for his/her grade level, they may register at Open CHS Registration on Wednesday, Aug. 17 from 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Book rental fees for the 2011-12 school year are:

Kindergarten/$118
grade 1/$152
grade 2/$142
grade 3/$133
grade 4/$131
grade 5/$138
grade 6/$141
middle and high school fees vary according to classes scheduled

Information and applications about free textbooks, instructional materials, and supplies will be available for pick up at registration. Parents/Guardians should acquire the application for such assistance at registration. Parents must file with each school no later than Sept. 2.

Residency Requirements

Proof of Residency (i.e. legal settlement) is required for all NEW students and any student whose residence within the district has changed since they last enrolled in school. Acceptable documentation of legal settlement must include the student and parent/guardian’s current address on a valid rental/mortgage agreement AND one additional document, such as a current payroll stub, a valid voter’s registration card, copies of current monthly utility bills or a valid government issued ID.

Immunization Requirements

All Duneland School Corporation students will be required to provide documentation of the immunization requirements.

Additions To Required Immunizations For The 2011-2012 School Year:

Students entering kindergarten and first grade must now have two (2) appropriately documented varicella vaccines, separated by at least three months, or physician documentation of disease history, or laboratory evidence of immunity.
Indiana state law requires three additional vaccines for students in grades 6-12: Tdap for protection against Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis; MCV4 for protection against bacterial meningitis; and Varicella for protection against Chicken Pox (second dose) or parental documentation of the chickenpox disease.

If your student is missing these vaccines, contact your health care provider or the Porter County Health Department ( 219-465-3525 ). Information may be found at the Duneland Schools website: www.duneland.k12.in.us/healthservices/immunizations.html

Hot Lunch Program

Hot lunch prices:

Single hot lunches for elementary and intermediate students will cost $2.15 per day
middle and high school $2.35 per day
adults $3.00 per day
Additional milk is 50¢ per half pint

Breakfast prices:

Breakfast prices for elementary/intermediate students $1.35 per day
Breakfast prices for middle and high school students $1.50 per day
Breakfast prices for adults $1.60 per day.

Free and Reduced Lunches Important Update:

There is NO need to fill out an application if you are currently using the food stamp program or TANF. If anytime DURING the school year you apply for food stamps or TANF and are approved, you MUST fill out an application and submit it completed and signed. Your children will be automatically certified to receive FREE Breakfast and Lunch at that time.

You will only need to fill out one application per household listing all of your children that are students at Duneland Schools. You can turn this application in at any Duneland School Corporation location.

Apply early so that your children can start school already approved for free or reduced meals.

Students can receive a free or reduced meal from any lunch line at all schools.

Transportation

All Duneland students who live outside the established walking boundaries of their respective schools will be bused to and from school. Bus routes will be posted at registration and a driver will be available to answer questions in each building. Check with neighbors for approximate bus pick up times. Buses will arrive at the respective buildings approximately 15 minutes before school begins.

CHS Parking Permits

CHS Parking Permits: Students are encouraged to use the school buses, to carpool, and to drive only when essential. Students allowed to drive must present their current driver’s license and completed registration form in order to purchase a parking permit. Parking permits are $10 and may be purchased at registration. Parking Permit Registration Forms may be downloaded by visiting the Corporation website at www.duneland.k12.in.us/chs/. Click on the link “CHS Parking Permit Registration Form” under News and Updates at the bottom of the page. PARENT SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED ON REGISTRATION FORM.