The Elgin Local School District is getting ready for the 2012-2013 school year. The first day of classes for all buildings is Monday, August 20. The following information should help students and parent get ready.
Elgin High School
Schedules
Schedules for all incoming sophomores, juniors, and seniors will be mailed the week of Aug. 6. Parents and students are encouraged to address any questions about their schedule before the first day of school. Any questions should be directed to Mr. Bill Runda, high school guidance counselor, at (740) 383-5118 or (740) 387-5239.
Freshman orientation
Freshman orientation will be held at the high school auditorium on Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. All incoming freshmen and their parents are strongly encouraged to attend one of these sessions. Students and parents will learn what is expected at the high school and will be able to tour the building. Students will also receive their schedule for the upcoming school year. Any questions should be directed to Mr. Bill Runda, high school guidance counselor, at (740) 383-5118 or (740) 387-5239.
First day of school
Monday, Aug. 20
School fees
Advanced Environmental Biology — $150
Art — $21
Band use/repair — $25
Biology — $15
Chemistry — $14
Differential Calculus — $150
FFA — $30
French Workbook — $15
JOG — $8
History Alive — $15
History of the U.S. 1865 — $150
Honors Bio Semester 1 — $150
Honors Bio Semester 2 — $150
International Relations — $150
Physics — $14
Spanish Workbook — $14.50
Student parking fee — $10
Schedule/planner — $5
Student participation fee — $100 (half); $200 (full)
Tech Lab II — $6
Tech Foundations — $21
Lunch cost
Your lunch ID number will be the same as the previous year.
• Breakfast — 50¢
• Type A — $2.25
• Reduced — 40¢
• Milk — 40¢
• Ala Carte Menu on a per-item cost basis available.
• Reduced price for breakfast — 25¢ (It starts at 7:45 a.m. There is no breakfast for two-hour delays).
Elgin Junior High
Orientation
New students and family members may meet with Mr. Mickey Malcom, principal, for an orientation meeting on Wednesday Aug. 15 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the gym.
First day of school
Monday, Aug. 20.
Open House (free chili supper)
The junior high open house is Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. EJHS students and their families are invited to EJHS for a free chili supper along with the opportunity to walk through your students’ schedule and meet their
Class schedules
All junior high students will receive their schedules from their homeroom teachers on the first day of school.
Student fees (both 7th and 8th grade)
Student fees can be paid in the main office at EJHS beginning the first week of August. Fees must be paid by Oct. 5.
• Student Handbook — $7.00
• Calculator — $11.50
• Science Fee — $10.00
• NWEA — $16.00
• Total — $44.50
Lunch cost
Your lunch ID number will be the same as the previous year.
• Breakfast — 50¢
• Type A — $2.25
• Reduced — 40¢
• Milk — 40¢
• Ala Carte Menu on a per-item cost basis available.
• Reduced price for breakfast — 25¢ (It starts at 7:45 a.m. There is no breakfast for two-hour delays).
Elgin Elementary (South and West)
Class lists
Elgin South and West will post class lists on the front doors of the school on Wednesday, Aug. 15. Please do not call the school for this information.
Open House
Elgin South and West will be holding an Open House on Thursday, Aug. 16 from 4 p.m.–6 p.m.
First day of school
The first day of school is Aug. 20, 2012. The school day is from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
While Elgin 1st-12th grade students begin on Aug. 20, kindergarten has a staggered start the first three days. Kindergarten students begin in small groups with one-third beginning on Aug. 20, one-third on Aug. 21 and the final third on Aug. 22. All students will be in school on and after Aug. 23. Kindergarten teachers will contact parents about this start. If kindergarten parents have not heard a week before school starts, please call the school.
Elementary school fees
• Kindergarten — $49.00
• Grade 1 — $39.00
• Grade 2 — $53.00
• Grade 3 — $22.00
• Grade 4 — $35.00
• Grade 5 — $30.00
• Grade 6 — $35.00
Lunch cost
Your lunch ID number will be the same as the previous year.
• Breakfast — 25¢
• Type A — $1.75
• Milk — 40¢
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