HARRISON SCHOOL DISTRICT 2

Gazette, The (Colorado Springs), Aug 5, 2001

1060 Harrison Road

Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Administrative office - (719) 579-2000

Superintendent: Vic Meyers

On the Web - http://www.harrison.k12.co.us/

BOUNDARIES: Located south of downtown Colorado Springs. A detailed map of the district is available on its Web site.

THIS SCHOOL YEAR: Harrison High School, Sierra High School and New Horizons Alternative School plan to implement the New Options: Very Effective Learning (NOVEL) program. NOVEL is a self-paced, Internet-based distance learning curriculum with coursework in English, history, mathematics and science.

Also, six math resource teachers will assist in a new K-12 math curriculum called "Math Central", which will be used at all elementary schools. The curriculum encourages students to develop a strong foundation in skills and concepts.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: Aug. 20

APPROVED SCHOOL HOLIDAYS:

Sept. 3 - Labor Day

Oct. 8 - Columbus Day

Oct. 25 -26 - Parent-teacher conferences, staff training, all students off.

Nov. 21-23 - Thanksgiving break

Dec. 24-Jan. 4, 2002 - Winter break

Jan. 21, 2002 - Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Feb. 8, 2002 - Staff training, all students off.

Feb. 18, 2002 - Presidents Day

March 15, 2002 - Staff training, all students off.

March 25-29, 2002 - Spring break

May 10, 2002 - Elementary school Parent-teacher conferences, all students off.

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: May 23, 2002

APPROVED CLASS SIZE: Kindergarten - 19 students, Grades 1-12 - 24 students.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE SPEAKERS: An English Language Development program is offered for non-native English speakers. For information, contact Carol Pollard, the program coordinator, at 579-3522.

CHOICE PROCESS: Students who wish to attend a school other than their neighborhood school may do so if space is available. Applications are available in schools and the district office.

TRANSPORTATION POLICY: Busing provided for elementary students who live more than one mile from their neighborhood school and for middle and high school students who live more than 11/2 miles from their neighborhood school. For information, contact the Transportation Center at 579-4900.

SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS: Most students with special needs attend their neighborhood schools and are enrolled in typical classes for most of the day. Various specialists are available on a need basis. Parents of students with emotional, mental or physical special needs should call 579-3240 or visit the district's Web site at www.harrison.k12.co.us/curr-inst/sped/index.html.

BREAKFAST/LUNCH PROGRAM: Cost for school lunch is 95 cents for elementary students and $1.25 for middle school and high school students. Cost of milk is 35 cents for either white or chocolate. Breakfast programs are available at all district schools except Sierra High School. Breakfast prices are 50 cents for elementary students and 60 cents for middle and high school students. Families who meet certain income guidelines may qualify for free and reduced- price meals. Applications are available at each school. For information, call 579-2044.

DAY CARE: Before- and after-school day care is offered at six elementary schools - Bricker, Chamberlin, Giberson, Pikes Peak, Stratmoor Hills and Stratton Meadows. For information, contact Robin Smith, day care coordinator, at 579-2141. Day care registration will be held on Aug. 23, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the six sites.

ATHLETICS INFORMATION: Contact your school for forms and practice schedules. For information, call Kirk Sullivan, Sierra High School athletic director, at 579-2540.

REGISTRATION: New students, including kindergartners, need to provide a birth certificate, immunization record, Social Security card, two names and telephone numbers for emergency contacts and proof of address, such as a utility bill or lease. If applicable, the student also needs to provide the name and address of previous school attended, previous school transcripts, guardianship paperwork and, if the student is married, a marriage certificate.

Registration times and dates vary by school.

All activities take place at the school:

Elementary Schools

BRICKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4880 Dover Place

Colorado Springs, CO 80916

Main office - (719) 579-2150

On the Web - http://bricker.harrison.k12.co.us/

Principal Amy McCord

Start time: 8 a.m.

End time: 2:30 p.m.

Registration: Aug. 7 - 12:30 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.; Aug. 8-9 - 12:30 to 3 p.m.; Aug. 13-15 - 8:30 a.m. to noon; new students only.

CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1860 S. Chelton Road

Colorado Springs, CO 80910

Main office - (719) 579-2155

On the Web - http://centennial.harrison.k12.co.us/

Principal Jan Michel

Start time: 8 a.m.

End time: 2:30 p.m.

Registration: Aug. 7 - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Aug. 8 - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., new students only.

CHAMBERLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2400 Slater Ave.

Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Main office - (719) 579-2160

On the Web - http://chamberlin.harrison.k12.co.us/