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Crown Point Community Schools
TBA: Online registration for the 2020/2021 school year Please check the CPCSC website for registration updates
New student enrollment packets are available at the Administrative Center.
Robert Taft Middle School
1000 S. Main St Crown Point IN 46307
219-663-1507 Ext.12010
https://www.cps.k12.in.us/Domain/167
Math, social studies, Language Arts, and Science instruction occur in grade
6. Placement is made randomly and we do not take teacher requests.
Math & Language Arts Options:
6th Grade Language Arts Seminar is a class that is enriched, and moves at a
faster pace.
Advanced math: 6th grade students may be placed into 6/7th grade math
which puts students on track to take Algebra in 8th grade. 6/7th grade math
will be taught by a 6th grade teacher.
Language Arts Seminar and advanced math are assigned based on testing
completed during the spring of the student’s 5th grade year. 6th grade stu-
dents new to Crown Point Schools, wishing to be considered for LA Seminar
or Advanced math need to make an appointment for testing after new stu-
dent registration in August.
Questions regarding class placements should be directed to the
Director of Curriculum: Jim Hardman or 219-663-3371
Math
Language Arts
Social Studies
Science
Resource/Advisory
One Quarter of:
Art
General Music
Engineering Technology
Information Technology
One Semester of:
PE
Health
6th Grade Electives
Band
Choir
Orchestra
Membership requirements: 3.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA) after the first semester (6th, 7th, and 8th grade stu-
dents are eligible) PLEASE NOTE THAT A STUDENT’S CUMULATIVE GPA BEGINS IN 6TH GRADE AND IS FACTORED INTO HIS OR
HER CUMULATIVE GPA IN 7TH AND 8TH GRADE. Completion of the Student Activity Information Form (submitted by the
deadline date – late submissions are NOT accepted) Process of Induction: In late February or early March, eligible students
will receive a letter advising them of their eligibility along with the Student Activity Information Form. This letter and form
will be sent home with the students (they will not be mailed). After students have completed and submitted the Student
Activity Information Form, they will be informed of their acceptance as an inductee to the National Junior Honor Society
(NJHS). Again, this acceptance will be given to the students in school. New Inductees will be required to attend the Induction
Ceremony in May and the ceremony practice on the day before in the gymnasium. What is the purpose or benefit of being a
member of NJHS? First and foremost, it is an honor to be considered for NJHS. Members are considered the leaders in the
school. NJHS is a service organization. Members are expected to participate in the various service projects in a variety of
ways: Donate time and talent (members are asked to volunteer to make posters, work during a lunch period, or support the
service project in other ways) Encourage friends and classmates to participate in the service projects. Enthusiastically sup-
port all service projects. Membership in NJHS is a prestigious addition to a college, scholarship, or job application. Meetings
are scheduled for the first Monday of each month from approximately 3:00 to 3:15 p.m. A list of all meeting dates is sent
home at the first meeting. Service Projects may include: Trick or Treat for UNICEF, Socks for Veterans, December food drive,
January fun fair, St. Baldrick’s Day.
Crown Point Lacrosse:
http://crownpointlacrosse.com/
Cross Country: Pat Thomas [email protected]
Wrestling: Craig Ryan Snyder
Boys Track: Pat Thomas
Girls Track: Greg Doane
Golf: TBA
Tennis: [email protected]
Academic Super Bowl: TBA
Art Club: Ane Talevski [email protected]
Book Club: TBA
Bridge Builders: Melissa Watroba/Jennifer
Pugh [email protected] or
Chess Club: Jeanette Pritchard
Crafts for Charity Club: Amy Howard
Creative Writing Club: TBA
Drama Club: Hannah Newman-Jacobs/Jill
Ryan [email protected] or
Harry Potter Club: Melissa Watroba
Go Green Club: Todd Helfen
Magic the Gathering: Todd Helfen
Mine Craft: Pam Abraham
Newspaper: Devin Lewis
Cyberdogs: Rachel Walker
Science Olympiad: Jamie Lies
Spell Bowl: Liz Franklin
Student Council: TBA
Winter Running: Pat Thomas
Yearbook: Joy Grogloth
10 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in Middle School
Parental support plays an important part in helping preteens and teens succeed in middle school. But as students grow more independent during these years, it can be hard for parents to know which situations call for involvement and which call for a more behind-the-scenes approach. Here are 10 ways to keep your
child on track for academic success in middle school.
1. Attend Back-to-School Night 2. Visit the School and Its Website. 3. Support Homework Expectations 4. Send Your Child to School Ready to Learn 5. Instill Organization Skills 6. Teach Study Skills 7. Know the Disciplinary and Bullying Policies 8. Get Involved 9. Take Attendance Seriously 10. Make Time to Talk About School
Our Taft PTO is a very dedicated group of parents and teachers working to provide support
to our Taft community. We encourage new members to join! Members are notified of upcom-
ing events and are encouraged to volunteer as schedules allow. We know many parents work
full time, so after school PTO opportunities are available. Some of the events and depart-
ments where volunteers are needed are: Dance Chaperones, Media Center, Beach Bash
(scholarship fundraiser), Teacher Breakfasts, Teacher Appreciation. We look forward to
working with you and your student here at Taft!
https://www.cps.k12.in.us/domain/194
Please email the following contacts with questions regarding band, choir,
or orchestra at Taft.
Contact: Kristen Hughes Orchestra [email protected]
Contact: Adam Turman, Band [email protected]
Contact: Hannah Newman-Jacobs, Choir [email protected]
Dress Code: Students are expected to
come to school properly groomed and
dressed. Clothing should be clean, modest,
and not disruptive to other students in the
classroom. Clothing with inappropriate
messages including: profanity, drugs, alco-
hol or tobacco advertisements are prohibit-
ed. Backpacks, coats, hoods, and hats are
not to be worn in the building. The student
must be clothed from the shoulders to the
mid-thigh. Students whose clothing does
not conform to the above description will be
given an opportunity to call home for some-
thing appropriate or the school will provide
alternative clothing. Students may also be
subject to additional discipline for repeated
dress code violations. For more detailed
information please review the 2020/2021
Student Handbook with your student. If you
have any additional questions regarding
dress code policy please email our Assis-
tant Principal, Josh Graegin
Sixth graders will be issued a Physical Education uniform the first
week of school (Cost included in book rental fee). Locks will also
be distributed at that time. There is a $6.00 replacement fee if the
lock is not returned at the end of the semester. All students are
required to wear their P.E. uniform every day. Tennis shoes, an
old sweatshirt, and personal care items can also be left in their
locker. (No glass containers please) Girls are required to have
their hair tied back during class for the safety of all involved in
the daily activity.
Your total textbook/chromebook rental and fees amount will be made available to you early in August. Please check
your parent access account, newsletter information and phone messages for further announcements on when the
textbook rental and fee costs will be available. When registering online, you will be offered the opportunity to fill
out a Textbook Rental Agreement giving you the opportunity to pay in three monthly payments. If you are unable
to register online, this form is available at our in-school registration or in the school office. If you need assistance
with textbook/Chromebook rental, you may apply using the forms available in the Taft Middle School office or
Crown Point Community School Corporation office. You may apply for all the children in your family on one appli-
cation. If you are currently receiving assistance, YOU NEED TO RE-APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE AT THE BEGIN-
NING OF EVERY SCHOOL YEAR. Textbook rental payments may be paid by credit card online only using your
parent access account. Payments may also be made by cash, check or money order in the school Treasurer’s office.
You will be notified online and at registration of your student’s textbook rental due date. To avoid being turned
over to our collection agency, please pay your student’s textbook rental in full before the due date (the end of Sep-
tember). BOOK RENTAL AGREEMENT – RETURN OF BOOKS - It is the responsibility of the student to return the
books to the issuing teacher and Chromebooks to the Media Center. You will be charged the replacement cost for
lost or damaged books and Chromebooks. Additional books will not be issued until the cost of the book is recov-
ered or arrangements have been made for payment. Please keep in mind, if your student(s) schedule changes, this
could change the amount due for textbook rental/fees. If you have any questions regarding textbook rental or fees,
you may contact Taft’s Treasurer at 663-1507 12011 or by e-mail to [email protected].
Robert A. Taft Middle School:
https://www.cps.k12.in.us/Page/6927
RDS Chromebook/BYOD Student Handbook:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mA-GVz95zhZh1QhWl-y2bwrfdGsKtTSUTuzjEv7z5Ik/edit
Jr. Bulldog Rush Student Orientation
TBA
Please check Taft’s Guidance web-
site for updates:
https://www.cps.k12.in.us/Page/7505
We are required by Indiana State Law to record your child’s updated immunization record. There are three vaccinations
required for 6th grade. They are as follows: Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis), Meningococcal, and two
(2) Hepatitis A vaccines, which need to be six months apart. If your child had the chickenpox disease, a parent note
indicating date (month and year) of disease with the parent’s signature is needed. Please return one of the following to
your child’s middle school nurse along with the required 6 th grade physical card (Dated after April 1, 2020) at the be-
ginning of the 2020/2021 school year: 1) Documentation of date(s) of immunization(s), verified by your doctor or the
County Health Department. 2) Physician certified medical exemption. 3) Written religious objection (to be submitted
annually) Your child will be excluded from school beginning 20 days after school starts, if the above requirements are
not met. The Lake County Health Department, Children’s Clinic (755-3658) is open Monday through Thursday (except
holidays) from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. They are located at 2900 W. 93rd Ave. in Crown Point which is located on the north
side of 93rd, across from the Government Center. No appointment is required. This is a walk- in clinic. Please have
historical records with you when you go for any vaccination. Remember that complete dates need to be verified by your
doctor or the health department. Faxed documents will be acceptable.
For additional Information please see the school corporation link below:
https://www.cps.k12.in.us/domain/27
Welcome to Taft Middle School! The Taft Media Center is open to the students from 7:30am to 3:00pm. Students
may come in before school to work on assignments, or check out books. During the school year, students may
check out five books at a time. Our card catalog is available online at http:// destiny.cps.k12.in.us/. This website will
allow students to search for books, and provide access to other useful websites for student research. EBook In-
structions Log into https://wbb37633.follettshelf.com (or click on Follettshelf in Destiny). Enter school username and
password. You can search for books by title, author, genre, subject or AR level. Double click the book to preview it
Click Check out if you would like to read it. *The free APP to read on devices is called Follett Enlight. You can only
check out one book at a time, and they will stay checked out to you for 14 days. Please feel free to call, email or
stop in with any questions or concerns. Again, welcome to Taft Middle School. I look forward to meeting your chil-
dren. Mrs. Lawanda Duvall [email protected] 663-1507, Ext 12114
