Parents/Guardians are a child's first teacher and Willow Run Community Schools believes in working with our parents/guardians to provide the best education possible for our students.
In this area, we have listed information that you, the parent/guardian, might find helpful. There are also required forms within these sections that you will be able to download.
BUS SCHEDULES
The guidelines for student conduct on the bus are listed below and it is very important that students know these guidelines. Our bus drivers have successfully passed classes required of all bus drivers in Michigan. The safety of our students is their first concern.
Please note: Schools of Choice stops are on an as needed basis. For details on route information, particularly if you are a Schools of Choice student, please call (734) 961-6356.
2011/2012 Bus Routes
Transportation Guidelines
Responsibility of the Student
1. To refrain, at all times, from moving around while the bus is in motion.
2. To observe bus conduct rules (Student Code of Conduct) while getting on or off the bus and while riding the bus.
3. To obey the driver.
4. To warn the driver of approaching danger if there is reason to believe the driver is not aware of the danger.
5. To be in the right place, both morning and afternoon; ready to board the bus. Be ready five minutes before and wait at least five minutes after your time.
Responsibility of the Parent/Guardian
1. To accept joint responsibility with the school authorities for proper conduct of your child(ren).
2. To realize that all students must be taken to their regular stops after school.
3. To inform your child(ren) that behavior that is detrimental to the safety of the passengers and driver is considered a serious infraction.
4. To inform your children that misconduct on the bus will result in disciplinary action.
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Computer Use Policy
Before any student enrolled in the Willow Run Community School District can access technology, a signed Technology Use Agreement must be completed by both student and parent (if student is under the age of 18).
Click on the link above to view/download form. Once the form has been completed, return it to your child's building principal.
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Cut Scores Parent Information - MEAP
- Five Things Parents Need to Know - New Definition of Proficient on State Required Tests
- Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan's New "Cut Scores"
- MEAP Cut Scores PowerPoint
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Enrollment Information
Enrollment into Willow Run Community Schools requires certain information and each school within our district has certain guidelines for enrolling. To be eligible to enroll a student, parent/guardian must have:
•The child's birth certificate (kindergarten students must be 5 years old as of December 5th)
•The child's social security number.
•Immunization record.
•Proof of residency.
Parents/guardians will also be required to complete:
•Elementary (K-8th) Registration packet
•High School (9th-12th) Enrollment Packet
•Lunch application (The forms for this are located on this page in the Lunches section).
•Records request form
•Network use form (The form for this is located on this page in the Student Computer Use Policy section).
•Photo Consent Form (The form for this is located on this page in the Photo Consent section.)
For additional information, click here to go to the Schools main page which will then list individual schools.
Schools of Choice Form
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Field Trip Permission
Willow Run Community Schools offers our students the opportunity to attend various field trip activities that incorporate educational learning.
A signed Permission Slip is requried dor all students prior to participating in any field trip activity. You may also pick one of these up at your child's school.
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Immunization Information
Before school starts, parents are urged to have their doctor or health care provider check the dates of their child’s immunizations. State law requires that parents of school children MUST provide proof that their child’s immunizations are up-to-date before the child is allowed to attend school.
Students entering the district for the first time (all Kindergarteners and students transferring in from another district) and all 6th grade students MUST have their records reviewed by an authorized health care provider. Students who are found not to have up-to-date immunizations may be excluded. If immunizations are contrary to the beliefs of the parents or are contraindicated by the child’s health, a waiver must be signed and kept in the child’s school record.
***NEW 2010-2011 School Immunization Rules***
Starting for school year 2010-2011, the following requirements will be in effect. Please contact your child's health care provider or Washtenaw County Public Health Department.
Required for all children entering kindergarten, all 6th grade students and all children changing school districts:
-Two doses of Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine or history of chickenpox disease
Required for all 6th grade students 11 years of age, all those 11-18 years of age who are changing school districts:
-One dose of meningococcal (MCV4 or MPSV4) vaccine
-One dose of tetanus/diphtheria/acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine
(if 5 years have passed since last dose of tetanus/diphtheria vaccine-DTaP, Td or DT)
Vaccines also recommended by CDC for this age are:
-Three doses of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) is recommended for girls. (HPV may also be given to boys.)
-One dose of Influenza vaccine (yearly).
Questions can be directed to (734) 544-6700.
The immunization requirements for kindergartners, new students entering the school district, and all sixth graders are as follows:
•2 doses of MMR vaccine (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella). Both doses must be on or after the 1st birthday and at least one month apart.
•4 doses of DPT (Diptheria, Pertussis and Tetanus). The 4th or last dose must be on or after the 4th birthday. A booster dose of TDaP (Tetanus and Diphtheria) must be given if it has been 10 years since the initial series was completed, usually at age 14.
•4 doses of Polio. If dose 3 is administered on or after 4 years, only 3 doses required.
•3 doses of Hepatitis B (HBV). The 3rd or last dose must be on or after six (6) months of age.
•1 dose of Varicella (Chicken Pox). It must be given on or after the 1st birthday. A second dose is required if the 1st dose is given after 13 years of age. A statement of a history of disease is acceptable in lieu of the vaccine. If this is the case, please write this on the child’s immunization record.
For ALL children entering Preschool (ages 15 months through 5 years of age) the policy is as follows:
•2 doses of MMR Immunization (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) given on or after the 1st birthday.
•4 DPT doses.
•3 Polio doses.
•1 dose HIb (Haemophilus influenza type b) given after 15 months of age.
•1 dose of Varicella (chicken pox).
Immunization clinics are provided by the Washtenaw County Health Division at:
Washtenaw County Human Services Building
555 Towner Street, Ypsilanti
To obtain schedule and fee information, call the Washtenaw County Health Department at 544-6770 or visit their website at: www.ewashtenaw.org.
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Student Nutrition Program
The Willow Run Community Schools provides a universal breakfast program for all students as well as a lunch program. To apply for free or reduced price meals, you must complete the application. Within ten days of submitting your completed application, the school will let you know whether or not your child or children are eligible. If you do not agree with the school's decision, you have the right to a fair hearing. The principal will hold the hearing at your request. In most cases, foster children are also eligible for these benefits. If you have foster children living with you and wish to apply for such meals, please indicate it on the application. In the operation of the child nutrition program, no child will be discriminated against tough economic times. If at any time there is a change in your family's income due to reasons such as unemployment, or there is a change in the size of your family, please contact the school. This change may make your child or children eligible for free or reduced priced meals.
Following is the definition of income:
Income is defined as monies earned before any deductions such as income taxes, social security taxes, insurance premiums, charitable contributions and bonds. It includes the following: (1) monetary compensation for services, including wages, salary, commissions or fees; (2) net income from non-farm self-employment; (3) net income from farm self-employment; (4) social security; (5) dividends or interest of savings or bonds or income from estate or trusts; (6) net rental income; (7) public assistance or welfare payments; (8) unemployment compensation; (9) government civilian employee or military retirement or pensions or veteran payments; (10) private pensions or annuities; (11) alimony or child support payments; (12) regular contributions from persons not living in the household; (13) net royalties; and (14) other cash income.
Applications for free and reduced price meals expire each year on June 30th. If your student attended Willow Run Schools at the end of 2011, they may continue on their last year’s status up to September 30, 2011. If you are a new student, you are required to fill out an application when you enroll. A NEW APPLICATION DATED AFTER JULY 1, 2011, MUST BE ON FILE by SEPTEMBER 30, 2011, because ALL PRIOR YEAR BENEFITS WILL BE CANCELLED, unless you receive a letter that your student qualifies through Direct Certification, in which case, no application is required. If you do not receive a letter with all students’ names listed, you must fill out an application for those students. Please remember, your student will be charged for all meals and you will be responsible for payment until you receive notification of your student’s status. Please call if your not sure your application was processed correctly.
Family Applications for free and reduced price school meals will be available in the kitchen or school office of each building as well as a .pdf by clicking the link above. If you prefer, you can also fill out an application electronically. It’s quick, easy and SECURE! Visit: http://lunchapp.com. Once there, read the instructions and you are on your way. After completing and submitting the application, it will be sent in for evaluation. NOTE: if you fill out a paper application and submit it, please DO NOT fill out an electronic application.
Willow Run Community Schools does not loan money for meals. Payment is required each day. Free Breakfast will be served daily in all buildings. Lunch will be available in all schools on the first full day of school. School lunch menus are posted in all schools, sent home monthly with elementary students and on our website. Students may either purchase a meal or bring their own. Primary and Elementary student’s lunch price is $2.25, Intermediate lunch prices are $2.50 and High School student’s lunch price is $2.75. Milk can be purchased for 50¢.
Elementary students are required to deposit money in their account for all meals for that day. You may, if you wish, deposit any amount of money and your student’s meal will be debited from their account when they come through the service line. The cashier will notify your student when their balance becomes low. Secondary students are asked, if possible, to deposit their money at breakfast to increase the speed of service at lunch.
The Food Service Department will be implementing a new Farm to School Produce Program for all students which will use local produce growers. It will be called Farm Fresh Friday. Every other week will spotlight different produce options for students. If you have any questions regarding the student nutrition program, please call Lynne Schweinsberg, Food Service Director at (734) 961-6070.
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Photo Consent
As technology grows and communication increases, so does the possibility that your child could be featured in either a school publication, district publication, or on our web site. Willow Run Community Schools, per Board Policy 8960 retains the right to feature your child.
If you DO NOT want your child featured in any of the above mentioned publications, please click here to view and download/print a .pdf of the Withdrawal Form. Return this form to your child's school ONLY if you DO NOT WANT your child featured in any publication.
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Physical Exams/Medical Care
All children should receive a yearly physical examination. District policy strongly recommends that all students entering Kindergarten, sixth and ninth grades receive one. Most doctors’ offices have forms available or they may be obtained from any school office. Immunization clinics are provided by the Washtenaw County Health Division at Washtenaw County Human Services Building, 555 Towner Street, Ypsilanti. To obtain a schedule and fee information, call 544-6770 or visit their website at: www.ewashtenaw.org.
The University of Michigan Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools (RAHS) has joined forces with the Willow Run Community Schools for an on-site school based health clinic, located in the Secondary Complex, 235 Spencer Lane, across from the Auditorium. Our health clinic will provide students and their families the following services:
-Diagnosis and treatment of illnesses (including a comprehensive asthma program)
-Physical examinations and immunizations, including sports physicals.
-Dental screenings twice yearly by Mobile Dentists.
-Group counseling.
-Individual and family counseling.
-Health education.
-Referrals to community resources.
-Assistance with insurance enrollment.
The mission of RAHS is to promote the health and holistic growth of the students and families of the school communities we serve.
Hours of operation are:
Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
If you have any questions, please all (734) 961-6265 or (734) 481-8200.
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Student Records
As your child moves through school, certain information is kept in his or her file. Regulations concerning those records have been developed at the state and federal levels and clearly explain the right of parents to review those records. A comprehensive policy is on file in each school. Highlights of the policy include:
1. The right to inspect and review your child’s records. Call the principal or counselor for an appointment.
2. The right to challenge the contents of the records and to a hearing if an agreement is not reached between you and the school. It is the right of the parent to seek to correct parts of the student’s education record which he or she believes to be inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student’s rights. This right includes the right to a hearing to present evidence that the record should be changed if the district decides not to alter it according to the parent or eligible student’s request.
3. The right to control the release of records except to another school or 1) by the prior written consent of the student’s parent or eligible student, 2) as directory information, or 3) under certain limited circumstances, as permitted by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. (FERPA).
4. The right to obtain a copy of any record.
5. The right to refuse the release of “directory information.” Directory information includes name, address, telephone, and other personal identifying information. If you desire that your child’s name not be included in the release of such data, please notify the school in a written note to the principal. Also, when a Special Education student moves to a new school, the student's IEP and Evaluations will be sent with the other school records. NOTE: This information is released only when it is in the best interest of the pupil.
6. The right to be informed of the Family Rights and Privacy Act.
All rights and protections given to parents under the FERPA policy transfers to the student when he/she reaches age 18 or enrolls in a post-secondary school. The student then becomes an “eligible student.” Questions should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (734) 961-6305.
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Textbook Deposit Information
Textbook deposit fees will be required for each student in grades 7-12 at the time of enrollment. The fee is $10.00. If the fee presents a hardship, please talk with the building principal.
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Athletic Boosters
The Athletic Boosters are a group of parents, friends and community supporters who encourage and promote our student athletes in many important ways. Whether the need is financial, or if emotional support and encouragement is needed, the Athletic Boosters see that our student athletes have everything to be successful and the events operate smoothly. If you are interested, please call the Athletic Office at 961-6152.
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Band Boosters
Band boosters will have parent meetings the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Location of meetings will be the band room at Willow Run High School. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Derek Shelton at 961-6163.
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Information on Colleges and Scholarships
Click on the icon below or the links to help you find information regarding various colleges and universities.
*Schools make every effort to provide a high quality web site with information and links that facilitate the accomplishment of our educational missions. Because of the upredictable nature of the Internet, however, we cannot be responsible for the content of pages not directly linked to this site.
2011-2012 Scholarship Opportunities (updated as of 1/12/12)
For information on colleges, universities and scholarships, click here.
Paying for College Student Resource Guide
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