Parent Information-Announcements

Enrollment

This booklet is provided to answer the most commonly asked questions about student enrollment options and programs that may be available to families.

Non-Resident (Choice 2013-2014)

If you are a resident of another school district and wish to attend Cashmere - please complete form and return to the Cashmere School District Administrative office. We will forward it to the appropriate Cashmere School(s) and then to your "resident" school district on your behalf.

If you are a resident of Cashmere School District and wish to attend school in another district- please complete this form and send it to the appropriate "Non-Resident" school district for signatures accepting your student into their district. You will need to either return the form to the Cashmere School District for the appropriate release of your student or have the Non-Resident School District send it on to us.

Intent to Home School -

Must be completed and returned to the Cashmere District Office annually.

Parent Request Info About Teacher Qualifications

(NCLB Notice)

Services Available in the Community

Washington Connection - Your Link to Services Available in Washington State

Chelan-Douglas Social Services Directory - Together For Drug Free Youth

North Central Regional Library - Homework and Research Center

(Tutoring, Internet Access, Language Programs, etc.)

OSPI - Center for the Improvement of Student Learning (Resources for Parents - Translations Available)

Special Programs

Mckinney-Vento Act -

Homeless Students

Migrant Program Eligibility

Announcements

Language Assistance - Please note that Cashmere School District is committed to providing free language assistance services to our parents/students. If you need a school-related document translated, or if you would like interpretation services for a school-related meeting, please do not hesitate to contact the school/district to request those services.

Asistencia de idiomas - Tenga en cuenta que el Distrito Escolar de cachemira se compromete a proporcionar servicios gratuitos de asistencia con el idioma de nuestros padres / estudiantes. Si usted necesita un documento relacionado con la escuela traducida, o si desea los servicios de interpretación para una reunión relacionada con la escuela, por favor no dude en ponerse en contacto con la escuela / distrito para solicitar los servicios.

Title I Program Participation by Private School Students - Section 1120(a) of the federal Title I law provides that public schools ensure that the parents of private school students who reside within a public school district’s boundaries and the private schools that serve those children are aware that those students are eligible to receive Title I services from the resident public school. This is true even if the private school is located within another public school district. If your child or a student you know attends kindergarten through grade four at a state approved private school in Chelan County and also resides within the boundaries of the Cashmere School District, he or she is eligible to receive Title I services from the Cashmere School District.

Statement of Non-Discrimination - The Cashmere School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including language), sex, sexual orientation including gender identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its employment procedures & personnel practices as required by state and federal laws. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance may be directed to the district's Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer: Scott Brown and Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Trisha Craig, 210 S. Division, Cashmere WA 98815, (509) 782-3355.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are "eligible students."

Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student's education records maintained by the school. Schools are not required to provide copies of records unless, for reasons such as great distance, it is impossible for parents or eligible students to review the records. Schools may charge a fee for copies.
Parents or eligible students have the right to request that a school correct records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student then has the right to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if the school still decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student has the right to place a statement with the record setting forth his or her view about the contested information.

Schools may disclose, without consent, "directory" information such as a student's name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance. However, schools must tell parents and eligible students about directory information and allow parents and eligible students a reasonable amount of time to request that the school not disclose directory information about them. Schools must notify parents and eligible students annually of their rights under FERPA. The actual means of notification (special letter, inclusion in a PTA bulletin, student handbook, or newspaper article) is left to the discretion of each school.

Pesticides - Throughout the school year the maintenance department works hard to maintain our school facilities in top condition. In order to accomplish this task they invest a great deal of time working on sports/ play fields and controlling pests is a vital part of our over all strategy for providing quality facilities. In the process of controlling unwanted pests on school grounds they find it necessary to apply pesticides. Currently they use a tractor mounted sprayer to apply a product called “Buccaneer” on all district fence lines, along curbing and sidewalks, etc., to control unwanted vegetation, (i.e. weeds). Application of this pesticide is done at a time and in a manner that minimizes exposure to staff and students. When application is necessary they will post the area to be treated 48 hours in advance as well as post notices in the office areas of the associated school buildings as required by Washington state law. These notices will state product name, location of application, date and time of application, and a contact person with phone number should you want further clarification or information. The maintenance department will continue to work diligently to maintain school grounds in a professional manner that reflects positively on the community as a whole. They will only apply pesticides when it is absolutely necessary and will follow all guidelines required by state law. If you have any questions you can contact Ken Scammahorn through the school district office at 782-3355.