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09/01/2015 12:00 AMGuilford School Bus Schedules
School bus schedules for the 2015-’16 school year are available on the district website at www.guilfordschools.org/transportation.
Printed copies of the bus schedules are available at Guilford Public Schools’ Central Offices at 55 Park Street and 701 New England Road, at each school, and at the bus company, Student Transportation of America at 130 Hubbard Road.
Back to School Nights 2015-’16
Elementary Schools Thursday, Sept. 24
Baldwin – Grade 5 Wednesday, Sept. 16
Grade 6 Thursday, Sept. 17
Adams – Grade 7 Monday, Sept. 21
Grade 8 Thursday, Sept. 24
Guilford High School Thursday, Oct. 8
Guilford Board of Education Meetings
(through January 2016)
Regular Meetings at 7:30 p.m. Guilford High School Media Center
Tuesday, Sept. 15 Tuesday, Oct. 13
Monday, Nov. 9 Monday, Dec. 14
Monday, Jan. 11, 2016
Workshop Meetings at 7:30 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 28 at A.W. Cox School
Monday, Oct. 26 at Melissa Jones School
Monday, Nov. 23 at Calvin Leete School
Monday, Jan. 25, 2016 t Adams Middle School
SCHOOLMESSENGER Notification System
The district’s messaging system allows staff to communicate informational and emergency announcements via email, phone, and text messages to parents and staff.
Communications from Guilford Schools
Guilford Public Schools website: www.guilfordschools.org
eCompass Listserv: The school district’s electronic listserv provides regular news, announcements, and links for parents, staff and students regarding events and information relevant to the Guilford Public Schools community. The eCompass is also available on the district’s website.
GCTV Channel 19: Current announcements and events are broadcast on Guilford Community Television Channel 19. Educational programming is aired on this cable access television channel. Informational broadcasts pertaining to district initiatives and the education budget are also aired on this channel.
The State of the Schools: This annual communication provides an opportunity for the public to learn about the state of the school system. Information in the presentation includes curriculum, budget, district goals, student accomplishments, test scores, and other highlights. The report is available on the district website and in limited numbers of printed booklets.
Our Direction: Superintendent Paul Freeman provides a regular electronic communication to parents, staff and students to keep the Guilford Public Schools community informed on current issues and educational initiatives. Our Direction is also available on the district’s website.
Physical Exams Required of Students
Students entering kindergarten and grades 3, 6, and 10 are required to have a physical examination, meet proof of immunity requirements, and must submit a completed blue physical form. Students in grades 3, 6, and 10 have the entire school year to return their completed exam report. The completed exam report for kindergarten students is to be returned to the school nurse before Tuesday, Sept. 8. Kindergarten physicals performed 12 to 15 months prior to entry into kindergarten are acceptable, provided all mandated information is complete and submitted on the State of Connecticut Health Assessment Record form.
Students participating in Adams and Guilford High School athletics must have a completed physical form on file. The revised, three page, state blue form, (4/11 or 4/12) may be used to meet the requirement for athletes. For Adams, upon selection to a team, the student must have a current physical examination form filed with the school nurse before the first competition in order to continue participation. For Guilford High School, a current physical must be on file before the first tryout or practice. The examination expires 13 months from the date of the examination. When the physical examination expires, the student-athlete is athletically ineligible to practice and/or compete. All freshmen, new high school athletes, and juniors in some sports must also take ImPACT.
For more information regarding physical examination/athletic requirements, contact your respective school nurse.
Guilford Schools Non-Discrimination Statement
The Guilford Board of Education doesn’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or disability in its programs, activities, and employment practices and provides equal access to designated youth groups. Inquiries related to sex discrimination or harassment go to Jason J. Beaudin, Assistant Superintendent, 701 New England Road, Guilford, CT 06437 or at 203-458-0001, ext. 6; inquiries related to disabilities go to Virginia Brown, Director of Pupil Services, 280 South Union St., Guilford, CT or 203-453-0128.
Closing, Delayed Opening, and Early Dismissal Policies
In the event that school is closed or delayed, the information will be communicated through: A SchoolMessenger email; TV stations GCTV (local TV Channel 19), WTNH-TV (Channel 8), FOX 61 (Channel 61), WVIT-TV (Channel 30), and WFSB-TV (Channel 3); Radio stations WKSS (95.7 FM), WWYZ (92.5 FM), and WHCH (105.9 FM); and www.guilfordschools.org, or call 203-453-8200, press 6 to hear an updated message.