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Howell Pubic Schools are School of Choice
Why look any further? Howell Public Schools offers school of choice. Students will get
a world class education with academic, athletics, the arts, technology, vocational programs, and advanced placement courses.
Not to mention the NEW approach to High School learning with flex scheduling and dual enrollment with Lansing Community College.
Plus our Award Winning Blue Ribbon accomplishments of our elementary schools. * For more information on school of choice please contact
Howell Public schools Registration/Enrollment Office at 517- 548-6232
HPS Kindergarten Registration The Howell District offers School of Choice option for students
entering kindergarten in fall of 2008. These are the options available: - All Day Every Day Kindergarten- Classes are determined by
lottery and children must be registered by March 4, 2008 to participate in the selection process.
- All Day Alternate Day Kindergarten- GOLD
Kindergarten is offered Monday and Thursday every other Wednesday. GREEN Kindergarten
is offered Tuesday and Friday every other Wednesday.
- Half
Day Kindergarten- Morning and afternoon Kindergarten will be offered on a limited basis. Howell Public Schools will
provide one-way transportation. Parents for AM Kindergarten must provide transportation home. Parents for PM Kindergarten
must provide transportation to school.
- Begindergarten-
are classes especially designed for children who are age eligible for Kindergarten but may not be ready socially, academically
or behaviorally for the actual Kindergarten experience. Begindergarten will provide these children with skills taught
at the Kindergarten level with special attention to their specific circumstances. Following Begindergarten, children may be
placed into Kindergarten or First grade, depending upon individual readiness.
This is for all students who
will be 5 years of age by December 1,2008 and plan on starting school in fall of 2008. For Registration parents need
to bring the following: the child's certified birth certificate (not hospital certificate), all immunization records,
a current vision screening and proof of residency. Kindergarten Registration forms will available at all the elementary
schools after February 1st and at the district website www.howellschools.com. *
For more information please contact our District Registrar, Ellen Olford at (517) 548-6232
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Program Success
WHMI Story on Program Success
Howell Public Schools offers a unique program for it's middle school students. Program
Success identifies students that are underachieving and struggling with their academics and places them with teachers that
can focus them on developing good study habits, note taking and goal setting skills. Program Success was started by Highlander
Way Middle School guidance counselor Cathy Literski and 8th grade teacher David Coopersmith as a pilot program in 2005.
It was adopted by the curriculum council in May of 2007. Program Success is a win-win situation for the district as
well as it's students in that it doesn't cost the district anything, because the state pays for the at risk tutors
that the program utilizes. It provides students with the tools and confidence to do better in their academic accomplishments
which in turn spills over into other aspects of their lives. The best indicator of this programs effectiveness is a dramatic
increase in grades and a 40% drop in discipline problems. Now thats what we call "Program Success".
* If you think your Middle School Student is at academic risk and could
benefit from this program contact the Guidance office at your student's Middle School.
Here's your chance... to socialize and make some new friends with similar interests and
hobbies! The "Friends Network" is a club created to provide students an opportunity to socialize with peers in a
safe environment.
The "Friends Network" is made up of teen-aged students between 6th through 12th grades.
While many of the students involved have been diagnosed with differing social and learning challenges, all students are welcome.
The "Friends Network" club is open to the Howell Public School district and all other school districts within Livingston
County. The goal is to plan at least two monthly activities in addition to the monthly meeting. The activities are fun
and encourage socialization and friendships among the students participating.
The "Friends Network" meetings
are held at the Howell High School/Parker
Campus, parents are encouraged to attend the meetings with their student. Parent
attendance at the social activities is not required. (unless you feel your student needs one on one supervision) Attendance
to each meeting/activity is not mandatory. There are over 30 students in the "Friends Network" fan-out. Activities
planned so far have included: a trip to the cider mill, going to the movies, Howell's annual "Boo-Fest" and
more. (The Friends Network meets the first Monday of the month at Howell High School/Parker
Campus)
** If you think your 6-12 grade student would benefit
and enjoy this wonderful social opportunity please contact:
*Susie Mitchell-Friends
Network
School Sponsor at: MitchelS@howell schools.com
*Dennis Quinn-Friends Network
Parent Representative at: DennisQuinn@johnegreen.com
*Please visit the "Friends Network" web-site: www.tfnw.net/forum/
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