BV registration

MANLIUS — Bureau Valley Unit District 340 will hold district-wide registration from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 5 and from noon to 7 p.m. Aug. 6-7.

All Bureau Valley students are to register at Bureau Valley High School, including all special needs students who are residents of Bureau Valley but attend classes in another district.

Due to all parents/guardians registering in one building, parents/guardians are requested to not bring their elementary or preschool children to the registration with them, if at all possible; however, all high school students are encouraged to attend in order to verify the accuracy of their schedules. Upon entering the high school, parents/guardians will be directed to separate stations for the building their child will attend.

All students entering kindergarten, sixth or ninth grade are required to have complete physical examinations, as well as evidence of having had proper immunizations. This year’s incoming sixth-graders are exempt from the state ruling due to having had their physicals last year for fifth grade. Students entering Bureau Valley District from another district for the first time are also required to present complete physical exam forms and immunization records and a certified birth certificate. Hospital certificates cannot be accepted.

The Bureau County Department of Public Health will have a nurse present from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 5 to provide any immunizations needed by any students. The cost of each immunization is $10; however, the cost is covered by medical card, public aid or for anyone who is unable to pay the cost due to hardship. No one will be denied service.

State mandate requires all students entering kindergarten, second and sixth grades to have completed dental examinations.

The Bureau County Dental Clinic will hold a dental sealant clinic from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at the clinic, 526 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton. You may call (815) 872-1927 for an appointment. Walk-ins are accepted until 5:30 p.m. The program, which includes school exams, cleanings and sealants, is provided for children who qualify for free and reduced lunches, children with public aid, KidCare, All Kids or children not covered by any private dental insurance. Call (815) 872-1927 for more information.

All students registering will need to present a social security number and a 9-1-1 address if applicable. The 2008-09 student handbooks and district policy on the administration of medicine will be distributed. The random drug testing policy for all students in grades 9-12 who will be participating in any extra-curricular activity will also be distributed.

The Bureau Valley District participates in the statewide Direct Certification Process for free/reduced meals. Parents need to present their eligibility certificate showing their family’s eligibility for free/reduced meals at registration. Parents who have not received this form from the state but wish to apply for free or reduced lunches for their children will be given application forms at the time of registration.

Admission to kindergarten in Bureau Valley schools is based on chronological age. To be eligible, a child must be 5 years of age on or before Sept. 1. Students must present a certified birth certificate before they can attend school.

Parents may desire to postpone entrance of a child who meets the age qualification. District personnel will be available to counsel parents in making the decision.

Registration forms for the Bureau Valley North and Wyanet Pre-K programs have been sent separately to families by mail. Families are to fill out the form and gather necessary paperwork (physical, immunization record, lead screening and copy of certified birth certificate) and return the packet at registration time.

An orientation session for all incoming freshmen and new transfer students will be held at the high school from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 12. During the session, students will be activated into Edline so they will be able to receive school news and grade reports via the Internet.

The following registration fees have been established:

Bureau Valley High School

Book rental - Fee waived for 2008-09.

Driver Education - $50 (does not include permit fee).

PE fees - $17 (includes $12 uniform, $5 padlock). Students who already have a padlock do not need to purchase another.

Student planner - One book is free at registration. Replacement for lost book is $15.

Writers Inc. - $19.

Parking lot permit - $10.

Athletic fee - $30 per sport ($60 maximum).

Student activity pass (optional) - $35 (Admits student to all home games, excluding tournaments).

Student insurance - $40 school time; $100 for optional 24-hour coverage.

Football Insurance - $140.

School insurance or signed waiver is required of all grade 6-12 students participating is any extra-curricular activity.

Adult athletic season passes (includes admission to all sports) - $65 for high school home games only, excluding tournaments. $75 for junior high and high school home games, excluding tournaments.

High school conference admission prices are $4 for adults and $3 for students.

Lunch prices for grades 9-12 - $2 full lunch price and 40 cents for reduced. Ala carte lunch items - prices vary. Adult lunch - $2.50.

Breakfast prices for grades 9-12 - $1 full price; 30 cents reduced price.

Adult lunch - $2.50.

Grades K-8 fees

Book rental - K-5 fee waived for 2008-09. Grades 6-8 fee waived for 2008-09.

Student planner - one book is free at registration. Replacement for lost book is $15.

PE (Grades 6-7-8) - $17 ($12 for uniform, $5 for padlock).

PE shirt only - $4.25.

PE shorts only - $7.75.

Athletic fee (Grades 7-8) - $15 per person participating.

Milk contract - $25 per semester.

Student insurance - $20 for school time; $100 for optimal 24-hour coverage for Pre-K-12.

School time insurance or signed insurance waiver is required for all grade 6-12 students participating in any extra-curricular activity.

Lunch prices for grades 6-8, $1.75 full lunch price; grades K-5, $1.50 full lunch price; 40 cents reduced lunch price and 35 cents for extra milk carton.

Breakfast is $1 full price and 30 cents reduced price.

The first day of student attendance will be from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 19. Beginning Aug. 20 through Labor Day, classes will begin at 8 a.m. with an early dismissal at 2 p.m. The first day for Pre-K students will be Aug. 20.

All parents are urged to register their student for the 2008-09 school year during the scheduled times. If you have any questions, contact one of the following offices:

Bureau Valley unit office, (815)445-3101; Wyanet Elementary office (815) 699-2251; BV-North, at Walnut, Junior High School office (815) 379-2900; BV-South Elementary office (309) 895-2037 and BV High School, at Manlius office (815) 445-4004.

All district offices will be closed on Aug. 8.