Frequently Asked Questions
What time does school start?
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Start |
Full Day Release |
Half Day Release |
Early Release |
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| ELEMENTARY | 7:55 | 2:55 | 10:55 | 12:55 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7:50 | 2:40 | 10:50 | 12:40 |
| HIGH SCHOOL | 7:45 | 3:00 | 11:00 | 1:00 |
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Elementary FAQ's
Question: What documentation do I need to enroll a my new student?
Answer: Please bring a county birth certificate, copy of immuniaztion records, and proof of residency (any documentation showing your name and current address).
Question: How do I reserve a room for after school use?
Answer: You must fill out a building use schedule BUILDING USE SCHEDULE - print out the form and turn it in to the Athletic Secretary. Rooms are available for Boy Scout or Girl Scout meetings, etc, but children should be supervised at all times, and the room must be left in the condition in which you found it.
Question: Is there Day Care available in the building?
Answer: There is a day care program available in the building. the hours are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The telephone number is 517-812-5959.
Question: What do I do if I have a concern regarding a teacher?
Answer: Please begin by speaking directly to the teacher. If the issue is not resolved, contact the building principal at 517-858-3465.
Question: What should I do to enroll my child for kindergarten?
Answer: Kindergarten Round Up is held in March. Your child must be 5 years of age on or before December 1st. Please call the elementary office at 517-857-3465 after the first week in January to register you and your child for round up.
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High School and Middle School FAQ's
Question: What documentation do I need to enroll a my new student?
Answer: Please bring a county birth certificate, copy of immuniaztion records, and proof of residency (any documentation showing your name and current address).
Question: How do I reserve a room for after school use?
Answer: You must fill out a building use schedule BUILDING USE SCHEDULE - print out the form and turn it in to the Athletic Secretary. Rooms are available for Boy Scout or Girl Scout meetings, etc, but children should be supervised at all times, and the room must be left in the condition in which you found it.
Question: Where can I find information about school term dates and holidays?
Answer: Calendar Web Page
Question: How do I check my student's grades?
Answer: At the beginning of each school year parents receive a letter with instructions on how to create an accoun to PowerSchool, our on-line student information system, which provides access to your student's current grades and attendance through the internet. If you would like a copy of that letter, or help setting up your account, please contact the office at 517-857-3465
Question: Where can I get a copy of the student handbook?
Answer: Middle School Student Handbook High School Student Handbook
Question: How do I contact my child's teacher?
Answer: to email: middle school teachers and staff or to call 517-857-3445.
to email: high school teachers and staff
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Athletic FAQ's
Question: What does an Athletic Pass Cost? Can we earn one?
Answer: The cost of passes is: Adults, $75, Student, $25.00, Family Pass, $190
By working 4 events you can earn one adult pass, or 50% off a Family Pass.
Question: How can I view the athletic schedule?
Answer: Go to Highschoolsports.net enter Springport HIgh School on the top menu under Schools.
Question: How are gym times scheduled?
Answer: A Building Use Form must be filled out and turned in to the Athletic Secretary. Times are assigned only after the team schedule is determined.
Question: Are sports physicals good for a year?
Answer: Physicals for the current school year must be dated after April 15 of the preceding school year. All other physical cards are discarded at the end of the spring season.
Question: Who do I talk to about my child's team experience?
Answer: Always talk to your child's coach first, abidng by the 24 hour rule, (never right after an event).
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Food Service FAQ's
Question: How do I find out how much my child owes?
Answer: By clicking on the food service link, you will set up a log in and password and you can check it as often as you wish. You can alos see what they are eating for lunch.
Question: Why don't you call parents to let them know their children are over balance?
Answer: Meal Magic was set up to allow parents to track their children's food choices and balances. In this way, we don't need to interupt your day with a phone call. On the same note, we set up PaySchools for the parent's convenience. By clicking the following site, you can pay from the comfort of your home with a credit card.
PaySchools for on-line Lunch Payment
Question: Why did my child receive the alternative cereal lunch?
Answer: Whenever a student's balance goes over the $10.00 credit limit, an alternative lunch is given of cereal, milk and fruit.
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Technology FAQ's
Question: Can students access their personal school drive from home?
Answer: No, unfortunately this is not possible at this time.
Question: Why can't drives be accessed from home?
Answer: Home computers can pose a serious safety risk to the district network as far as viruses are concerned. therefore, we do not allow this.
Question: Where can I get help logging into PowerSchool?
Answer: PowerSchool passwords are sent out each fall. If you need help gaining access, call your student's building secretary.
Question: Does the school have filtered internet access?
Answer: Yes, by law the school uses a filter for the internet. Springport uses the M86 content filter through the Jackson County ISD.
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Transportation FAQ's
Question: Why does the bus sometimes run late when picking up my child?
Answer: There are a couple of reasons. First, weather conditions, drivers will drive at the speed which is safe for weather conditions. Second, a sub driver may be driving. Your regular driver knows the route very well, but substitute drivers have to learn 11 different routes. Knowing each individual stop is much more difficult for the sub, therefore they drive slower to insure they pick up all the students.
Question: Do you allow students to ride home with other students?
Answer: Because buses run within legal capacity limits, we do not allow students to ride home with friends to insure we don't go over capacity. The only exception to this is if the student is already riding the bus and wishes to get off at a different location on the same route. We must have permission in writing from the parent of the student getting off at a different location as well as one from the parent where the student is being dropped.
Question: Why does the school limit the number of stops I can have for my child?
Answer: The district must run all buses within legal capacity, therefore we must account for each child on each bus. When we allow children to ride more than two buses it becomes very difficult to monitor the capacity of each bus.
Question: Why can't my child be dropped off the first time the bus passes my house in the afternoon?
Answer: When possible we will do this automatically, however we must follow state law regarding safe stops. State law dictates items such as clear visibility distances, distances between stops, and distances from hills and curves.
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