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2 proposed BPS school calendars for 2009-10
PLEASE READ BEFORE VOTING!
Schools in North Dakota must create a 180-day calendar which includes 173 days of classroom instruction. In Bismarck, we pay teachers for 186 days because we believe it's important to provide 6 staff development days to improve our educational system.
In addition to the 173 days of student instruction, teachers must, by state law, receive 3 paid holidays, 2 days off to make up for overtime during parent teacher conferences, and 2 days for professional development. There may be no school in October during the NDEA teacher's convention, though our teachers are not paid to attend because we offer our own staff development.
In addition, state law says schools may not be in session on:
New Year's Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Fourth of July (summer school)
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Here are the days we could eliminate from our school calendar:
Day after Thanksgiving: however, we believe families want this day off.
The days between Christmas Day and New Year's Day: same as above.
Martin Luther King Day: state and federal employees have this day off and, from a cultural standpoint, we also feel we should honor this day.
Spring Break: however, students and teachers often need a break in the spring, depending on where Easter falls on the calendar.
You can now review the proposed calendars, then vote for one below.
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2009-2010 proposed calendars
August 27, 2009 Start (pdf document)
File Size: 217.18 kb
August 31, 2009 start (pdf document)
File Size: 214.61 kb
Notice: Destruction of Records
The Bismarck Public Schools Special Education Department intends to destroy the special education records of students who graduated or last attended the district between the years of 1997 and 2003. Such records are no longer needed for educational purposes. Former students (or legally appointed guardians) who wish to obtain their records prior to destruction must: (a) complete and mail the form found below or (b) put their request for these records in writing and mail to Kathy Mickelson, BPS Special Education Department, 806 N. Washington, Bismarck ND 58501. Requests must be received by the Special Education Department by December 15th, 2008.
Please allow 30 days for processing requests.
For additional information, contact Kathy Mickelson at (701) 323-4029.
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Release of Information for Special Education Records (pdf document)
File Size: 6.99 kb
Enrollment
New Student Registration Form (pdf document)
File Size: 77.05 kb
Legal guardians need to fill out this form and return to their school office. If there is any additional information about the health and welfare of your child of which the school needs to be aware, please contact the school office directly.
Kindergarten - If your child will be five years old by August 31st, please visit your neighborhood public school in January. Bismarck Public Schools offer free, all day, every day kindergarten. Bring a copy of your child's birth certificate when you register. If you plan to make a request to register at a school outside of your attendance area, you still need to register at your assigned elementary school.
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Friday Flier
November 7, 2008 Friday Flier (pdf document)
File Size: 268.32 kb
November 21, 2008 Friday Flier (pdf document)
File Size: 459.05 kb
Find Your School
We encourage parents and students to use Transfinderi to determine which schools a particular address is assigned to. When you type in the address, put the house number first, then the street name, then the direction. Do not use punctuation.
Example: 1009 1st St N instead of 1009 N. 1st St.
If you have difficulty using transfinderi, call 323-4502.
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Boundary Information
All Bismarck School District Boundaries (pdf document)
File Size: 609.99 kb
This map has all school boundaries.
PowerSchool Login
A Username and Password are required to access PowerSchool. If you do not have a Username and Password, contact your school office.
Parents and students can access PowerSchool and view current grades, assignment scores, and attendance for the classes in which they or their child(ren) are currently enrolled.
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PowerSchool: Parents and Students (link)
Tutor List
Tutor List (pdf document)
File Size: 35.83 kb
This is a list of tutors available including their contact information with subject and grade levels.
Actvities Schedules
Activities Schedules (link)
This page contains the scheduling information for athletics and fine arts.
Assessment Information
Assessment Information (link)
Bismarck Public Schools uses a variety of district assessments in grades K-12. The purpose of these pages is to provide parents with information regarding the assessments used in Bismarck Schools.
Student Safety Information
Student Safety at School (pdf document)
File Size: 266.97 kb
General information on student safety, winter storms, disasters/emergencies, reunification and aftermath.
Safely to School (wmv document)
File Size: 14786.59 kb
Video on demonstrating safe and proper ways to transport children to and from school.
Staff Directory
Staff Directory (link)
For a complete listing of all district staff, search our Staff Directory.
Annual Report - School Focus
Annual Report (pdf document)
File Size: 576.48 kb
School Focus: 2007-2008 District Report Card
Calendars
2008-2009 Calendar (pdf document)
File Size: 211.93 kb
2008-2009 school calendar
District Information
Bismarck Public School District Schools (link)
This page lists all of the Bismarck Public Schools and their contact information including individual web sites.
Activities Department (link)
For information on athletics and fine arts, visit the district activities department.
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