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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
Livingston Educational Service Agency's
Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
LESA PAC is made up of parents from each of Livingston County's school districts.
The PAC brings the parent perspective and voice
to the educational process for student with disabilities. We provide parent support in finding resources
within your district to answer questions. We keep parents informed of educational and training opportunities.
The PAC is a resource of information on groups for kids and information on the latest special education laws. Your Howell
district represenitives are: Sue Shimokochi ~ 517-548-2747 Kim
Witt ~ 517-546-4238 To learn more, visit the website at: www.lesapac.org . Parents are always welcome at our
monthly meetings, the meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 9:30 am (from September through June) at the LESA
building in Howell.
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.
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HPS Kindergarten Registration The
Howell District offers School of Choice option for students entering kindergarten in fall of 2009. These are the options
available: - All Day Every Day
Kindergarten- Classes are determined by lottery basic paper work must be turned in by March 3, 2009
- 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 1,2009 and plan on starting school in fall of 2009. 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
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, 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)
** 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/ to confirm meeting dates and times
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