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 Question
When is kindergarten registration?

 Answer
Parents or guardians may register children who are 5 years of age by September 1 at South School. Each year two days are identified for kindergarten registration for the coming school year. Registration will be held at South School on the following dates:

Wednesday, February 24, 2010
9:00 - 11:30a.m.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 25, 2010
9:00 - 11:30a.m.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
 Question
How do I register my child for school?

 Answer
Parents or guardians contact the building principal in the attendance center their child will be attending. If a child is going into kindergarten, first or second grade the South School Principal is contacted (847-835-6400). If the child is going to be in third or fourth grade the West School Principal is contacted (847-835-6600). The Central School Principal (847-835-7600) is contacted for children enrolling in grades five, six, seven or eight.


 Question
If I own property in Glencoe but do not reside in Glencoe may my children attend District #35 schools?

 Answer
No, for school attendance purposes state law requires the child and parent(s) to maintain their residence within the District attendance boundaries. Residence is defined as the place the family sleeps and eats regularly, and where they spend their weekends and summers regularly.


 Question
How are registration fees used?

 Answer
Each year the Board of Education approves a registration fee for students in District #35. These fees are used to defray some but not all of the costs for instructional materials. Materials include items such as paper, textbooks, resource materials for classrooms and each Library Learning Center, technology supplies, etc.


 Question
How does a private organization reserve use of school facilities?

 Answer
Application for use of school facilities is made to the District Business Manager. Contract forms are available at the Business Office, and when submitted must be signed by one or more responsible adult official(s) of the organization. The organization agrees to all regulations, payment of charges incurred, and assumes responsibility for any damages which may occur. Detailed information is available from the District Business Office (847-835-7800).


 Question
What is a Property Tax Cap and what are the implications for the school district?

 Answer
Under Illinois law the Board of Education is limited in the amount it can increase property taxes without seeking voter approval. This limit is commonly referred to as the property tax cap. It was enacted by the Illinois legislature in 1991.

The law allows the Board of Education to increase operating tax revenue annually by the lesser of two amounts- either a flat 5% or the Consumer Price Index (CPI) level. For example, if the current revenue was $10,000,000 and CPI was at 2% the new money received by the school district from property taxes would be $200,000.


 Question
Who should I contact if I have a concern regarding my child?

 Answer
When a parent has a concern about their child, the classroom environment, or something that has occurred in the classroom setting they should first contact the teacher. If after that meeting or conversation concerns remain, the parent should then contact the building principal.


 Question
Can I request a teacher for my child?

 Answer
No, parents are asked to refrain from requesting a specific teacher. However, parents may provide the current teacher and/or principal with information concerning their child's social, emotional, or academic development. This information is considered in creating class assignments. If parents have unique or special information that would impact the placement process it should be forwarded to the principal or current teacher by the first Friday in April.

     


Glencoe School District 35 | 620 Greenwood Avenue | Glencoe, Illinois 60022 | Office: (847) 835-7800 | Fax: (847) 835- 7805