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Parent and Student Resources Parents: Our Partners Parents involved as partners in their child's education: that's one of the keys to the success of the Lawrence Public Schools. Parents participate in their children's education by volunteering in the classroom, reinforcing school curriculum with activities at home, serving on school site councils and parent-teacher organizations and by maintaining open communication between home and school. If a school concern arises, talk first to your child's teacher. If additional assistance is needed with the issue, make an appointment to speak to your child's school principal. If the concern isn't resolved to your satisfaction, contact the district office at (785) 832-5000 and ask to speak to the administrative liaison for your child's school. Lawrence Public Schools believe effective schools maintain positive relationships between home and school. We welcome parent input and participation. Access Your Student's Records Online! View your student's grades, attendance, vaccination and student information records online with Skyward Family Access. Online Fee Payment Use this easy and convenient online service to eliminate the need to mail or send fee payments to school with your children.   Online Fee Payments Online Access to Food Service Accounts Make credit card payments, check account balances, sign up for email notification of low account balances and review student meal purchases online. This online feature is available to parents through MyNutrikids.com. SchoolMessenger Parent Notification System Lawrence schools value ongoing communication as a key to maintaining positive relationships between school and home and supporting student success. To enhance existing communication efforts, the Lawrence Public Schools have partnered with SchoolMessenger, an emergency notification, parental outreach service to reinforce ongoing communication with parents. Schools will use SchoolMessenger to inform parents of important school events and to notify parents in the event of a school emergency. As always, it's important for parents to provide their children's schools with current phone numbers, including emergency contacts. Please notify your child's school about any changes in your family's contact information. Special Topics for Parents 2011 Teaching & Learning Guide Helping Children Cope with Grief 35 Ways to Support School Success Youth and Family Services Parent Guides to Curricular Standards The New Tradition Coalition (Parent Network) Kansas Public Schools: Achievement, Challenges & Funding Kansas Parent Information Resource Center Parent Information New to Lawrence? Welcome! Please contact 785-832-5000 x 1921 to make an appointment with the Welcome and Enrollment Center at 110 McDonald Drive (south entrance). Items needed at time of enrollment: current immunizations, original birth certificate, contact information for previous school, proof of residency (lease agreement, utility bill), and health physical (if entering a Kansas school for the first time and between the ages of 5-9). Your child(ren) should also be present to complete enrollment screening. Lawrence Public Schools serve approximately 11,000 students who have reached the age of eligibility for school attendance and who reside within USD 497's boundaries. By state law, any child who reaches the age of five years on or before August 31 of any school year shall be eligible to enter kindergarten. Students attend schools according to the boundaries established by the Lawrence Board of Education. Online Fee Payments 2011-12 Elementary Enrollment (grades K-5) Elementary Fee Payment Form Elementary Form in Spanish 2011-12 Middle School Enrollment (grades 6-8) 6th Grade Course Selection Form 7th Grade Course Selection Form 8th Grade Course Selection Form 2011-12 High School Enrollment (grades 9-12) High School Planning Guide & Course Descriptions School Transfers/Reassignments Affidavit of Residency Getting Ready for 2012-13! 2012-13 Student Calendar 2012-13 Middle School Transition 2012-13 High School Transition 2012-13 Elementary Enrollment 2012-13 Middle School Enrollment 6th Grade 2012-13 Course Selection Form 7th Grade 2012-13 Course Selection Form 8th Grade 2012-13 Course Selection Form 2012-13 High School Enrollment Freshman 2012-13 Enrollment Form High School Planning Guide & Course Descriptions 2012-13 Non-Resident Admission Information & Request Form School Resources Commonly Requested Information 2011-12 Student/Parent Calendar Calendar in Spanish 2012 Kindergarten Roundup 2012 Driver Education Registration 2011-12 School Bus Routes Elementary Supply List Supply List in Spanish Immunization Requirements School Hours School Fees Before- and After- School Programs Back-to-School Newsletter 2011 Teaching and Learning Guide Inclement Weather Procedures Annual Parent Notices KSHSAA Pre-Participation Physical Exam Form Physical Form in Spanish USD 497 Employee Email Search - Search by last name for the email address of a teacher or staff member. Read more about our Redesign for Student Success: the implementation of 6-8 middle schools and 9-12 high schools.

Last Modified: Apr 26, 2011

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