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Admission Procedures:
Medical examinations are recommended for all students starting kindergarten or first grade. Parents of these first time students must bring a copy of their child's immunization form, birth certificate, and social security number to their neighborhood school. As children transfer between public schools in Bismarck, their student records will be forwarded. When a new student is admitted to the district, parents sign a release form so the records can be transferred from the previous school to Bismarck Public Schools.
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Adult Education:
Bismarck Public School's adult education program is offered at the Adult Learning Center, located at 806 N. Washington Street. Classes include GED preparation, basic skills updates, college prep, Careers, Parenting, English Language Learner, and a Displaced Homemaker Support Group. Classes are conducted on an open entry/open exit basis, with each student moving at his or her own pace. A variety of full or part time class schedules are available to fit the needs of the student. Classes are held in the mornings, afternoons, and two evenings per week. To learn more, call (701) 323-4530.
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Advanced Placement:
Bismarck and Century High Schools offer 11 Advanced Placement classes (AP) classes: biology, AB calculus, BC calculus, chemistry, computer science, English language, English literature, government, physics B, psychology, and U.S. history. At the end of the course, students who successfully complete AP exams receive college credit from participating colleges and universities. To learn more, visit with a high school counselor.
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After-School Programs:
All of our elementary schools have after-school programs. Most (11 of 15) offer this program: BLAST: Bismarck's Life After School Time, run by the Parks and Recreation Department. Students participate in supervised arts and crafts activities, organized games and recreation. The program is run from 3-6 p.m. on school days. The cost for full time students is $85 per month; regular part time students pay $6 per session. The BLAST schools are Centennial, Grimsrud, Highland Acres, Miller, Moses (2 programs), Murphy, Northridge (2), Pioneer (2), Prairie Rose, Saxvik, and Solheim (2). Call the Bismarck Parks and Recreation Department, (701) 222-6771, for more information.
Myhre, Riverside, and Will-Moore run after-school programs in combination with BLAST that are federally funded. Roosevelt has a similar after school program funded by parents. Please call these four schools for more information about their offerings.
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Athletics:
See Extracurricular
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School attendance is a high priority in the community. In 2007-2008, the average daily attendance rate in Bismarck Public Schools was 96.5%. North Dakota law requires compulsory attendance in public school for children under the age of 16. Student handbooks spell out specific attendance policies for elementary, middle level, and senior high students, including types of excused and unexcused absences. Senior highs have a semester and final test exemption policy for regular attendance.
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BECEP:
BECEP stands for Bismarck Early Childhood Education Program. Four different programs are available for eligible preschool-age children.
- Early Intervention is for children ages 0 to 3 with disabilities or delays in development in Region VII.
- Early Childhood Special Education is for children ages 3 to 6 with disabilities or delays in development in Bismarck Public Schools.
- Head Start is for children ages 3 through 5 from income-eligible families in Burleigh, Emmons, Kidder, Logan and McIntosh counties.
- Right Track provides in-home developmental screenings for children ages 0 to 3, and information and support services for their parents in Region VII. For information about BECEP programs, call (701) 323-4400 at 720 N. 14th St.
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Books:
Necessary textbooks, non-consumables and lab materials are typically furnished by the school district. Parents must replace lost or damaged books. Principals and teachers can help suggest which consumable materials (paper, pencils, rulers, etc.) students should bring to school. There may also be supply fees in some classes such as sewing, art, etc.
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Boundaries:
The school district is divided by boundaries to help ensure appropriate distribution of students. To determine which schools your child will attend, go to www.transfinderi and type in your home address like this: 1847 Harding Ave. N. Though parents are encouraged to send their children to the schools in their attendance areas, some transfers are allowed.
See also Transfers.
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The district budget for 2008-2009 is over $100 million. About 11% of school district revenue comes from the federal government; 40% is from state sources and 49% is from local taxes. On the expense side, about 79% of the budget is spent on instruction; the rest goes for buildings and grounds, transportation, co-curriculars, central administration, and capital outlays.
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Busing:
See Transportation
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