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2017-2018 Education Guide

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INDEXSuperintendent’s Message ................................................................. Page 3School Tour Days ................................................................................ Page 3Kokomo High School ..................................................................... Pages 4-5Kokomo Area Career Center ................................................................ Page 62017-2018 Student School Calendar ................................................... Page 7MAGNET Schools [K-8] ............................................................ Pages 8-10 International Schools ........................................................ Pages 8-9 Central Middle School ................................................. Page 8 Lafayette Park Elementary ........................................... Page 9 Sycamore Elementary .................................................. Page 9 Integrated Arts Schools .............................................. Pages 8 & 10 Central Middle School ................................................. Page 8 Wallace Elementary ................................................... Page 10 KEY (Gifted and Talented) .............................................. Pages 8-9 Central Middle School ................................................. Page 8 Sycamore Elementary .................................................. Page 9NEIGHBORHOOD Schools [K-8] ........................................ Pages 11-15 Traditional School ................................................................ Page 11 Elwood Haynes Elementary ....................................... Page 11 STEM Schools ............................................................... Pages 12-13 Boulevard Elementary ............................................... Page 12 Maple Crest Middle School ....................................... Page 13 1-to-1 Technology Academies ....................................... Pages 14-15 Bon Air Middle School .............................................. Page 14 Bon Air Elementary ................................................... Page 15 Pettit Park Elementary ............................................... Page 152017-2018 Parent CHOICE Application guidelines ...................... Page 162017-2018 Parent Choice Application form ................................... Page 17EARLY CHILDHOOD Education .......................................... Pages 18-20 Kindergarten Roundup ........................................................... Page 18 Early Childhood Outdoor Education ..................................... Page 18 Kokomo Schools Preschool Opportunities ............................ Page 18 Head Start Preschool .............................................................. Page 19 Community Preschool Options .............................................. Page 19 Early Childhood Education Roundup Date ............................ Page 20

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Greetings from Kokomo Schools! The times continue to be exciting for our schools and our community. I am proud of the work being done by our teachers and staff as our school corporation continues to move forward. Your school leaders – including Board members, administrators, and teachers – have spent many hours during my tenure studying some of the top programs and schools in the world. We believe the time is well spent because we recognize the need to provide a range of programs and options, as well as outstanding facilities, for our students and parents. In recent years, the seeds planted through International Baccalaureate (IB), Integrated Arts, STEM, Technology Academies, early childhood expansion, and Career schools are bearing academic fruit, while our facility projects, including new learning spaces and three renovated cafeterias, give both our alumni and current students great pride. 2017-2018 enrollment (February 16 through March 24) at Kokomo Schools is quickly approaching, and we hope you will take advantage of the many opportunities we make available for parents to find the educational program that best fits each student’s learning style. The kickoff is our Kokomo All Schools Education Fair on Thursday, February 16th downtown at Memorial Gym from 5 to 7 PM. Please understand, especially if you are applying to attend one of our Magnet School programs – International Baccalaureate, Integrated Arts, KEY, and 8th-grade Career schools – you must enroll by March 24th to be eligible for early acceptance for the 2017-2018 school year. I hope to see you at both the All Schools Education Fair on February 16th at Memorial Gym, as well as our Early Childhood Education Roundup (Community Preschools, Head Start Preschool, and Kindergarten) Tuesday, February 28th (5 to 7 PM) at Memorial Gym. Thank you for your continued support of Kokomo Schools. Go Kats!

Dr. Jeff Hauswald

Superintendent’sMessage

Very respectfully,

Parents can visit our schools during Tour Days on ...Wednesday & Thursday (February 22-23) at 10 AM and 1 PMIn addition, each of our principals will be conducting an evening Parent Meeting to answer any of your questions. See each school’s information inside this book for additional details.

School Tour Days

Kokomo High School is proud of its culturally-diverse student body, including approximately 40 International students. KHS students learn from each other while experiencing a rigorous and engaging curriculum through a variety of challenging academic programs, as well as co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Our 24 Advanced Placement (AP) courses rival any high school in Indiana, and KHS is authorized as a World School in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program, IB Diploma Program (DP) and the IB Career-related Program. With these great programs in place, and access to career and technical training down the hallway at the Kokomo Area Career Center, KHS students have an incredible number of challenging academic programs from which to choose. KHS also offers a wide range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities that provide additional learning experiences.

8th-graders&NewStudents&ParentsMeeting Wednesday, March 8, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

ContactInformation: Mrs. Angela Blessing, Principal, [email protected]; Phone number: (765) 455-8040; Mailing address: 2501 S. Berkley, Kokomo, IN 46902; School hours: 7:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.; www.kokomoschools.com

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JoeyHurlocker,KHSgrad,Stanfordsophomore “Kokomo High School set me up for success at Stanford because of all the opportunities it provides students, especially the many AP courses and the diversity of the student body. I have found that the level of work at Stanford has increased exponentially, but the elements it took to be successful at Kokomo High School, are essentially the same at Stanford.”

AdvancedPlacementcourses Kokomo High School offers students 24 Advanced Placement courses, including Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Environmental Science, European History, English Literature/Composition, English Language/Composition, Human Geography, Music Theory, Physics I, Physics II, Spanish Language & Culture, Spanish Literature, German Language & Culture, French Language & Culture, Statistics, Studio Art, Psychology, US Government, US History, and World History. In 2016, 43 KHS students were recognized for being AP Scholars.

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RolandoTyler,KHSgrad,Rose-Hulmanfreshman “Advanced Placement (AP) courses were the capstone of my Kokomo High School experience. KHS provided students with so many opportunities to take interesting and challenging courses. I was correct when I assumed these AP courses would stretch my ability. Having taken 11 AP courses gave me the confidence to be successful in post-secondary education.”

LanaPham,KokomoHighSchoolsenior “During my senior year at KHS, I am taking 6 AP courses, but I’ve been taking AP classes since I was a sophomore. While it is a challenge to balance all the rigorous classes with my extracurricular activities, I know that in the end it will make me a more rounded individual. The AP classes expose students to college material with more guidance and assistance from

teachers. One of the best reasons for taking AP classes is the teachers. They are amazing and always are willing to help as long as a student shows they care about their grades and are trying their best. AP courses are challenging, but they come with great benefits.”

KHSInternationalBaccalaureateSchoolsMiddleYearsProgram(9-10)/DiplomaProgram(11-12)

Kokomo High School is authorized as an IB World School, and offers several International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. The IB Middle Years Program (MYP) focuses on the creation of an academically challenging curriculum that connects KHS students to global understanding, and uses the MYP (6-8) at Central Middle International School as its foundation. IB instruction in MYP includes project-based learning, inquiry, assessment through demonstrated growth, proficiency in a foreign language, community service, and communication. International partnerships give MYP students the opportunity to participate in cultural exchanges with England (7th), Chile (8th), Costa Rica (9th), and Spain (10th). The IB Diploma Program (11-12) is academically challenging and prepares students for university work. The DP curriculum consists of six subject groups: Mathematics, Individuals and Society, Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, The Arts, and Sciences. The DP Core consists of Theory of Knowledge; Creativity, Action, and Service; and the Extended Essay.

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KennyBurton,KokomoHighSchoolsenior “I have taken 15 Advanced Placement courses at Kokomo High School, and that has allowed me to become more aware of my academic strengths and weaknesses. By grinding through a very difficult and diverse workload, from AP Physics to AP Psychology, I have developed a better idea of potential career fields I hope to pursue in college. Thanks to KHS, I could

not be better prepared for college and life after high school.”

AditiSood,KokomoHighSchoolsenior Participating in KEY (gifted & talented programs at Sycamore and Central), the MYP (IB Middle Years Program), and AP (Advanced Placement) classes have been amazing experiences for me. I feel well-prepared for the rigors of college because the programs at Kokomo High School challenge students to their full potential. I believe my AP and IB

classes helped me earn Semifinalist status in the National Merit Scholarship Program. The time-management skills I have learned at KHS help me both inside and outside the classroom. The variety of extracurricular opportunities have helped me become a well-rounded individual. Kokomo High School truly has something for everyone!”

AlternativeEducationatMcKinleySchool McKinley Alternative School provides a personalized approach to help students earn a high school diploma. McKinley students are accepted by KHS Principal referral only. McKinley also houses the middle school alternative program.

ContactInformation: Mr. Idowu Ikudabo, Principal, [email protected]; Phone number: (765) 776-7123; Address: 2501 S. Berkley, Kokomo, IN 46902 Phone number: (765) 454-7080; Mailing address: 1217 W. Carter St., Kokomo, IN

TwilightSchoolatKHS The Twilight School on the Kokomo High School campus is open to all ages, 16 to 100. This innovative educational opportunity allows students to pursue a Kokomo High School diploma during the twilight hours from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday. Interested applicants may obtain enrollment information by calling (765) 776-7123.

ContactInformation: Mr. Rick Hagenow, Director, [email protected]; Phone number: (765) 776-7123; Address: 2501 S. Berkley, Kokomo, IN 46902.

KokomoAreaCareerCenter Kokomo Area Career Center provides career and technical training for students in grades 8-12 from four counties and nine school districts. Students have the options to earn more than 165 college dual credits. The career center offers 9 career clusters and pathways:


• Architecture and Construction

• Arts/AV Technology and Communication

• Business and Marketing

• Health Sciences

• Hospitality and Human Services

Instruction includes hands-on learning, project-based learning, cooperative learning, work-based learning, internships, and clinical rotations. In addition, the Kokomo Area Career Center, in partnership with Kokomo High School, is authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-related Program. For the 2017-2018 school year, KACC will be reintroducing Advanced Manufacturing courses, as well as a new Computer Science course being taught by Purdue Polytechnic faculty and a Technology Support course being taught by Ivy Tech faculty.

ContactInformation: Mr. Jonathan Schuck, Principal, [email protected]; Phone number: (765) 455-8021; Mailing address: 2415 S. Berkley, Kokomo, IN 46902; School hours: 7:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.; www.kokomoschools.com

• Manufacturing

• Public Safety

• STEM

• Transportation

Board Approved - December 5, 2016


First Semester (90 days)

AUGUST2 First Day of School for Students SEPTEMBER4 Labor Day (No School)OCTOBER6 Parent Conference Day (K-5); (6-8)6 ½ Day - Curriculum Development (9-12)6 ½ Day - Parent Conference (9-12)16-20 Fall Break (No School)NOVEMBER22-24 Thanksgiving Recess (No School)DECEMBER18 Final Exams19 Final Exams / Last Student Day Before Winter Recess20-(Jan 2) Winter Break (No School)

SCHOOL CALENDAR (STUDENT)August 2017 – June 2018

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Second Semester Student Days: Elem = 90 days MS = 90 days HS = 90 days Board Approved – December 5. 2016

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JANUARY Dec 20-Jan 2 Winter Break (No School) 3 First Day Second Semester 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday (No School) FEBRUARY 19 Presidents Day (Snow Make Up Day) MARCH March 26-April 6 Spring Break (No School) APRIL March 26-April 6 Spring Break (No School)

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JANUARY(Dec 20)-Jan 2 Winter Break (No School) 3 First Day Second Semester15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)FEBRUARY19 Presidents Day (Snow Make Up Day)MARCHMarch 26-April 6 Spring Break (No School) APRILMarch 26-April 6 Spring Break (No School)MAY21 Snow Make Up Day 24 Final Exams25 Final Exams25 Last Day for Students (K-12)JUNE 1 Commencement

MagnetInternationalBaccalaureateSchoolsLafayette Park International, Sycamore International (KEY),

Central International (Integrated Arts) (KEY) The IB Primary Years Program (PYP/Grades K-5) focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside. The most distinctive feature of the elementary program is the six trans-disciplinary themes: Who we are; Where we are in place and time; How we express ourselves; How the world works; How we organize ourselves; and Sharing the planet. The IB Middle Years Program (MYP/Grades 6-10) at Central Middle School and Kokomo High School provides a framework of learning that asks students to become creative and reflective thinkers. This IB program encourages students to make connections between their studies and the real world. Any student can apply to magnet schools. Transportation is provided for students residing within Kokomo boundaries.

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IntegratedArts(Page10) Central Middle International School is an authorized

International Baccalaureate World School, which includes cohorts of the KEY (gifted and talented) program and the Integrated Arts program. International studies focus on the creation of an academically challenging curriculum that connects students to global understanding. MYP students receive daily instruction in a foreign language. All Central students have the opportunity to extend their school day to participate in Orchestra, Piano, Ballroom Dance, Ballet, Dance Fusion, and competitive dance before and/or after school.

ParentNightMeeting: Thursday, March 9, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

ContactInformation: Mrs. Holly Herrera, Principal, [email protected]; Phone number: (765) 454-7000; Mailing address: 303 E. Superior Street, Kokomo, IN 46901; School hours: 8:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; www.kokomoschools.com

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Sycamore Elementary is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School which includes a cohort of the KEY (gifted and talented) program. This International Baccalaureate program promotes project-based learning through inquiry with a focus on global and cultural understanding. The KEY program is designed for identified High Ability learners in an enriched environment that accelerates learning.

ParentNightMeeting: Tuesday, March 7, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

ContactInformation: Mrs. Anne Wiles, Principal, [email protected]; Phone number: (765) 454-7090; Mailing address: 1600 E. Sycamore Street, Kokomo, IN 46901; School hours: 9:05 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; www.kokomoschools.com


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CommunityPreschool Lafayette Park Elementary is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School. Instruction is project-based, inquiry-

oriented, and global in focus. Transdisciplinary curriculum focuses on reading, mathematics, the fine arts, service learning and other core subjects. A community preschool that includes Kindermusik is available at Lafayette Park International School for children, ages 3 and 4. Children must be 3 by August 1, 2017.


ContactInformation: Mrs. Tammy Tickfer, Principal, [email protected]; Phone number: (765) 454-7060; Mailing address: 919 N. Korby Street, Kokomo, IN 46901; School hours: 9:10 a.m. to 3:55 p.m.; www.kokomoschools.com

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WallaceSchoolforIntegratedArts The Wallace School of Integrated Arts was opened in the fall of 2012 based on community surveys regarding educational opportunities for students after great interest was found for an integrated arts school. At the Wallace School of Integrated Arts, students study core curriculum

in an environment that is integrated into the arts. Students concentrate on the core curriculum with instructional methods tied closely to visual arts, dance, movement, and drama. Wallace students annually post some of the highest state test scores in the area.


ContactInformation: Mr. Charley Hinkle, Principal, [email protected]; Phone number: (765) 454-7095; Mailing address: 2326 W. Jefferson, Kokomo, IN 46901; School hours: 8:05 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; www.kokomoschools.com

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Wallace School of Integrated Arts (K-5)Integrated Arts (6-8) at Central Middle International School

The Integrated Arts Schools are magnet schools open to all students. Applicants will be given an arts-related assessment with an established criteria level required for admission. Students learn through a core curriculum in an environment where the arts are integrated into all aspects of learning. Students demonstrate understanding through an art form by engaging in a creative process which connects an art form and another subject area. Transportation is provided for students residing within Kokomo School Corporation boundaries.


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Elwood Haynes Elementary School is a neighborhood elementary school with a unique feature of having community preschool classes

in the building. School officials strive to provide a safe and structured environment that focuses on the foundational skills in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies. Elwood Haynes students participate in several excellent free after-school programs, including Kokomomentum, Bridges Outreach, Family Nights, and Literacy Nights. Half-day and full-day community preschool programs are available at Elwood Haynes Elementary for children, ages 3 and 4. Preschool students must be 3 years old before August 1, 2017. Transportation is not provided for preschool students.

ParentNightMeeting: Monday, March 6, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

ContactInformation: Mrs. Kathi Hoover, Principal, [email protected]; Phone number: (765) 454-7050; Mailing address: 910 S. Cooper St., Kokomo, IN 46901; School hours: 8:55 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.; www.kokomoschools.com

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Neighborhood Schools have distinct boundaries and all students living within those boundaries are guaranteed admittance. Elementary students living within the Elwood Haynes district boundaries are automatically accepted unless they apply to attend a different school. Other students may apply to attend this neighborhood school. A Community Preschool also is available at Elwood Haynes Elementary. Children, ages 3 or 4, are eligible for this community preschool program that is free to qualified students. Preschool students must be 3 years old before August 1, 2017. Transportation is not provided for preschool students.



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and Maple Crest Middle School (8th-grade Career School) Neighborhood STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics) Schools have distinct boundaries and all students living within those boundaries are guaranteed admittance. Student admission is determined by the location of his/her residence. Other students may apply to attend these neighborhood STEM schools. Maple Crest STEM Middle School serves students from Boulevard and Elwood Haynes elementary schools. Students must qualify for the 8th-grade Career School. Transportation is provided for students who reside within the Boulevard and Maple Crest district boundaries.

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Boulevard STEM Elementary students experience science and mathematics as a practical way of understanding the world around them.

Boulevard Elementary immerses students in a hands-on curriculum where they are inspired to investigate and ask questions while seamlessly integrating technology in an interdisciplinary approach to learning.

ParentNightMeeting: Monday, March 6, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

ContactInformation: Mr. David Buckalew, Principal, [email protected]; Phone number: (765) 455-8070; Mailing address: 1901 W. Boulevard, Kokomo, IN 46902; School hours: 8:55 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.; www.kokomoschools.com


MapleCrestSTEMMiddleSchool Maple Crest STEM Middle School provides students in grades 6-8 with a quality education in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) environment. The Maple Crest staff has developed a STEM-rich curriculum that connects the school with careers, the

community, and global concerns. Students are immersed in an environment that is rich in critical thinking.

ParentNightMeeting: Wednesday, March 1, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

ContactInformation: Thomas Hughes, Principal, [email protected]; Phone number: (765) 455-8085; Mailing address: 2727 S. Washington Street, Kokomo, IN 46902; School hours: 8:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; www.kokomoschools.com

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(Forqualified8thgraders) Maple Crest STEM Middle School and Bon Air Middle School Technology Academy offer students and parents a choice of a Career School for qualified 8th graders. The Career School gives students opportunities to investigate a career area for high school credit. Students in the Career School attend classes both at Maple Crest/Bon Air and at the Kokomo Area Career Center. While at the career center on the high school campus, students take high school level classes, such as Health Science, Auto Service, Marketing, Culinary Arts, Graphic Design, and Engineering & Design.

ContactInformation: Maple Crest: Thomas Hughes, Principal, [email protected]; Phone number: (765) 455-8085; Mailing address: 2727 S. Washington Street, Kokomo, IN 46902; School hours: 8:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; www.kokomoschools.com

Bon Air: Mrs. Amanda Landrum, Principal, [email protected]; Phone number: (765) 454-7025; Mailing address: 2796 Apperson Way North, Kokomo, IN 46901; School hours: 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.; www.kokomoschools.com

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Bon Air Elementary, and Bon Air Middle School (8th grade Career School) Neighborhood Schools have distinct boundaries and all students living within those boundaries are guaranteed admittance. Student admission is determined by the location of his/her residence. A Community Preschool also is available at Pettit Park Elementary. Bon Air Middle School serves students from Bon Air and Pettit Park elementary schools.

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Bon Air Middle School Technology Academy allows students attending neighborhood 1-to-1 technology elementary schools at Bon Air and Pettit Park to have a seamless transition. Bon Air Middle School

serves students from Bon Air and Pettit Park elementary schools. The mission of Bon Air Middle School is to integrate technology and provide students the opportunity to explore and excel within a variety of career pathways in a safe environment that fosters mutual respect. Focus is placed on mastery of academic skills, community service, self-discipline, and personal values to develop ongoing partnerships between education and business. Bon Air 8th graders are eligible for a Career School program (See Page 13) in partnership with the Kokomo Area Career Center.


ContactInformation: Mrs. Amanda Landrum, Principal, [email protected]; Phone number: (765) 454-7025; Mailing address: 2796 Apperson Way North, Kokomo, IN 46901; School hours: 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.; www.kokomoschools.com


BonAirElementaryTechnologyAcademy Bon Air Elementary is a Neighborhood 1-to-1 Technology Academy where students and teachers are engaged in learning activities utilizing technology devices and the Indiana Standards. A variety of devices are utilized in K-1 classrooms. Laptops are issued to each student in

grades 2-5. Students work hard to earn a “digital driver’s license.” High expectations are established and students are supported in their learning by matching learning tasks with skill levels. Staff members establish a caring environment with positive expectations.

ParentNightMeetings: Thursday, March 2, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

ContactInformation: Dr. Paula Concus, Principal, [email protected]; Phone number: (765) 454-7030; Mailing address: 2800 Apperson Way North, Kokomo, IN 46901; School hours: 8:55 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.; www.kokomoschools.com

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PettitParkElementaryTechnologyAcademyCommunityPreschool

At Pettit Park Elementary, a Neighborhood 1-to-1 Technology Academy, the staff is committed to growing the students into lifelong

learners. Students are instructed through daily reading, writing, and math initiatives, and have embedded technology during the school day. The goal of the Community Preschool at Pettit Park is to make sure each child who participates is prepared to succeed in kindergarten.


ContactInformation: Mrs. Kelly Wright, Principal, [email protected]; Phone number: (765) 454-7075; Mailing address: 901 W. Havens, Kokomo, IN 46902; School hours: 8:55 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.; www.kokomoschools.com.


2017-2018 PARENT CHOICE APPLICATION GUIDELINESNo application necessary if student is staying in current program.

Parents/Guardians: Kokomo School Corporation needs your help choosing the education programs best-suited for your student in 2017-2018. You are asked to rank your choices ... 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc. All applicants will be considered. Selection will be based on space availability for all schools, as well as entrance requirements for some Magnet programs, including Integrated Arts and KEY, as well as the Neighborhood 8th grade Career Schools at Bon Air and Maple Crest. All students are guaranteed a spot at their boundary school at Bon Air, Boulevard, Elwood Haynes, Lafayette Park, Pettit Park, Sycamore, Maple Crest Middle School and Bon Air Middle School.

Transportation Eligibility:Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School Students With the exception of the students living in the walk-in zone, transportation is provided for students who attend the school within their district boundary. In addition, transportation is provided for all Kokomo School Corporation residents who are accepted into one of the magnet programs: Sycamore KEY, Wallace Integrated Arts, Central Middle School KEY, Central Middle School Integrated Arts, or Central Middle International School. For students attending an elementary IB school at Lafayette Park* or Sycamore*, shuttle service is provided for students from the boundary schools to the designated IB school. *The other boundary schools for Lafayette Park IB include Boulevard and Pettit Park, while the other boundary schools for Sycamore IB include Bon Air and Elwood Haynes. For specific boundary and/or transportation questions, please call the Transportation Department at (765) 454-7105.

Transportation for Preschool students is provided for Head Start students only.

All Applications are due by March 24, 2017.ONLINE application available at:

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2017-2018 PARENT CHOICE APPLICATION FORMNo application necessary if student is staying in current program.

Student Legal Name (last, first, middle)

Grade Level 2017-18 School Currently Attending

Legal Parent/Guardian

Street Address Zip Code

Student Birthdate Telephone Contact

E-mail address

For your child, please rank your choices 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc. with 1st as your first choice.

My elementary child requests to attend:

KEY (High Ability) PROGRAM at Sycamore (must meet requirements)

INTEGRATED ARTS SCHOOL at Wallace (must meet requirements)

NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL at Elwood Haynes

STEM SCHOOL at Boulevard

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL at:

Lafayette Park* Sycamore* (*see boundary information on page 16)

TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY at:

Pettit Park Bon Air

My middle school child requests to attend:

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL at Central Middle International School

KEY (High Ability) PROGRAM at Central Middle International School (must meet requirements)

INTEGRATED ARTS SCHOOL at Central Middle International School(must meet requirements)

STEM SCHOOL at Maple Crest STEM Middle School

TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY at Bon Air Middle School

CAREER SCHOOL (8th grade only and must meet requirements) at:[Students must attend school in their boundary]

Maple Crest Middle School Bon Air Middle School

My preschool child requests to attend:

HEAD START at Darrough Chapel [Full Day only] (must meet eligibility guidelines)

COMMUNITY PRESCHOOLS Full Day at:

ELWOOD HAYNES LAFAYETTE PARK BOULEVARD (Outdoor)

Half Day: oAM oPM at: ELWOOD HAYNES LAFAYETTE PARK

(Mark 1st choice only) PETTIT PARK BOULEVARD

KindergartenRoundupKokomo School Corporation Full Day Kindergarten

Your child soon begins one of the most important adventures in his/her life as kindergarten becomes a reality. This next step in a sequence of school experiences will extend over many years. The kindergarten year sets the stage for future learning…the launching pad for a rewarding school experience in the years that lie ahead! All seven KSC elementary schools offer full day kindergarten. Students are eligible if they are 5-years old on, or before, August 1, 2017. Full day kindergarten students receive the same transportation and meal benefits as all elementary students. Teachers and administrators will be available at the All Schools Education Fair to meet your child and answer any questions you might have about kindergarten at their elementary building. Kindergarten screening will be offered during the month of March and screening appointments can be reserved during the Kokomo Schools Early Childhood Education Roundup Tuesday, February 28th (5-7 PM) at Memorial Gym. If you are unable to attend the early childhood education roundup, fill out a school choice application on Page 17 and register for screening at www.kokomoschools.com, or through the link provided through the QR code on Page 16. Students attending Kokomo’s Head Start Preschool or a Community Preschool will be tested at school.


EarlyChildhoodOpportunityEarly Childhood Outdoor Education Program

at Boulevard STEM Elementary Kokomo School Corporation officials have opened full-day Early Childhood Outdoor Education Program at Boulevard Elementary. Children (4 year olds only, and must be 4 by August 1, 2017) participating in this option, the first of its kind in Indiana, spend half their day in a Boulevard classroom and at least two hours in an outdoor setting, including the Log Cabin and the 6-acre Outdoor Lab on the high school campus.

KokomoSchoolsPreschoolOpportunities Realizing the importance of early childhood education, Kokomo Schools provides children with the opportunity to become immersed in a world of inquiry, exploration, and discovery. Research supports early childhood education and emphasizes the importance of introducing young children to a literacy rich environment in language arts and math. The development of social skills and collaborative problem solving help young children learn how to work together in the classroom environment. Kokomo’s preschool programs serve three and four year old students in preparation for full day kindergarten. Children entering the program must be 3 by August 1, 2017. Families who are interested in a preschool program should check first with Head Start Preschool at Darrough Chapel to see if they qualify for full service programming. Full service through Head Start includes transportation for the full day program. Kokomo Schools also offers school-based community preschools at four sites - Boulevard, Elwood Haynes, Lafayette Park, and Pettit Park - in the corporation.


HeadStartPreschoolDarrough Chapel Early Learning Center

900 S. Goyer Rd., Kokomo, IN 46901 Darrough Chapel provides a full day preschool program for Head Start eligible 3 and 4 year old children.

All preschool teachers are certified and provide kindergarten readiness preparation based on a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Educational objectives focus on age appropriate academic and physical skill development as well as health, nutrition, social/emotional support, and medical needs. The program includes transportation and school day meals. The local Head Start is an Indiana State licensed Early Childhood Center, and has earned Level 4 (highest rating) in Paths To Quality.


ContactinformationforHeadStart: Mrs. Julie Worland, Director,Email: [email protected]; Phone: (765) 454-7082

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Elementary school-based preschool opportunities are available for Kokomo area children. All children must be 3 by August 1, 2017. These programs are supported through Title I funding. These federal funds can be used for children living in the Kokomo Schools’ attendance area. Children living outside the Kokomo School attendance area are welcome to attend the program when space is available through a monthly tuition fee. Transportation is the responsibility of each family. Children are offered breakfast and lunch through the Federal Lunch Program. Half Day programs are available at all four school-based sites. Each site offers AM and PM classes. Full Day programs are available at three sites: Elwood Haynes, Boulevard (outdoor preschool), and Lafayette Park. Before-school and after-school care is available for an additional fee.

ContactinformationforKokomo’sschool-basedPreschools: Amy Huffman, Secretary, Elementary Programs; Email: [email protected]: (765) 455-8000

KokomoSchoolsPreschoolOptions

CommunityHalfDay&FullDayPreschoolOptionsSchool-Based Sites – Four Locations

Boulevard1901W.Boulevard

ElwoodHaynes910S.CooperSt.

LafayettePark919N.KorbySt.

PettitPark901W.Havens

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