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23-24 Elementary Handbook

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23-24 Jr-Sr High Handbook

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2023-2024 Jr-Sr High School Class Schedule

District Health Services

We strive to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for all students at Potlatch School District #285.

SCHOOL NURSE CONTACT INFORMATION

Ariel Merrell, RN Certified School Nurse

Potlatch Elementary School: 208-875-1331

Potlatch Jr-Sr High School: 208-875-1231

Email: ariel.merrell@psd285.org

SERVICES WE PROVIDE

Each student in the Potlatch School District must submit a Student Medical History Form. Please complete this form and return it to your student's school. The information provided to the school on this form allows us to develop individualized care plans for your student, should those be needed. It also keeps us informed of any health concerns you may have so we may better address the needs of our students. This information is kept confidential.

OTHER SERVICES WE OFFER:

Individual care plans addressing allergic reactions and chronic health conditions
Medication Management
Vision and hearing screening
"Growing Up" Classes
Counseling Services

MEDICATIONS IN SCHOOL

A signed Medication Authorization Form is required for any medications to be given to your child at school. This form will also need to be signed by your medical provider for all prescription medications with dosage instructions. All medications, including over-the-counter meds, such as Tylenol or allergy medicine, need to be provided in the original container along with the Medical Authorization Form signed by the parent/ guardian with instructions for dosage, frequency and use.

Elementary Bell Schedule

Jr-Sr High School Advisory Period

Jr-Sr High School Bell Schedule

School Hours: Students are permitted inside the school at 7:30 AM. Before this time, students must be under direct supervision of staff. Students need to make arrangements with staff to be in the building before 7:30 AM. The students must leave the building immediately following the instructional day unless they are with a staff member.

Normal Day:	1st Bell at 7:56 am	Advisory Day:	1st Bell at 7:56am
1.	8:00am-8:53am (53 min)	1.	8:00am-8:50am (50 min)
2.	8:56am-9:49am (53 min)	2.	8:53am-9:43am (50 min)
3.	9:52am-10:45am (53 min)	3.	9:46am-10:36am (50 min)
4.	10:48am-11:41am (53 min)	4.	10:39am-11.29am (50 min)
Lunch:	11:42am-12:11pm (30 min)	Lunch:	11:30am-12:00pm (30 min)
5.	12:14pm-1:08pm (53 min)	5.	12:03pm-12:53pm (50 min)
6.	1:11pm-2:04pm (53 min)	Advisory	12:56pm-1:16pm (20 min)
7.	2:07pm-3:00pm (53 min)	6.	1:19pm-2:08pm (49 min)
		7.	2:11pm-3:00pm (49 min)

Local Food Resources

Immunizations

Transportation

BUS INFORMATION

For new students, please contact Sarah McKuin at the Bus Garage 208-875-0420 to determine your student's need for transportation services. Please include the student's name, school, and home address in your message.

SCHEDULE

Elementary school buses arrive at the school at approximately 8:20 a.m. and leave the school at approximately 2:50 p.m.

Middle/High school buses arrive at schools by approximately 8:05 a.m.and leave the school at approximately 3:10 p.m.

ROUTES

As part of our efforts to safeguard students, bus routes are not posted to the website. Please contact the Transportation Department at (208) 875-0420 for route information.

School Closure Information

In the event it becomes necessary to close school due to extreme weather conditions, electrical failure, etc., students and parents are advised to listen to local radio and television stations. Information will also be posted on our website and parent information on file will be used to send automated phone calls (please make sure we have up-to-date contact information on file for you).

The decision to close will generally be made by 7:00 a.m

Please do not call the school for information.

State Department of Education Parent Resources for Special Education

School Supply Lists

Elementary School Supply Lists

Jr. High School Supply List

High School Supply List

District Open Enrollment Capacity

2023-2024: Quarter 1

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Quarter 1 Capacity/ Enrollment

Class	Max Enrollment	Space Available	Qtr 1 Class Count
KG	42	13	29
1	42	6	36
2	42	3	39
3	42	10	32
4	54	14	40
5	54	10	44
6	54	19	35
7	54	13	41
8	54	8	46
9	54	24	30
10	54	21	33
11	54	13	41
12	54	28	26

2023-2024: Quarter 2

Quarter 2 Capacity/ Enrollment

Class	Max Enrollment	Space Available	Qtr 1 Class Count
KG	42	14	28
1	42	6	36
2	42	4	38
3	42	11	31
4	54	14	40
5	54	9	45
6	54	20	34
7	54	13	41
8	54	9	45
9	54	24	30
10	54	22	32
11	54	13	41
12	54	28	26

2023-2024: Quarter 3

Quarter 3 Capacity/ Enrollment

Class	Max Enrollment	Space Available	Qtr 1 Class Count
KG	42	12	30
1	42	6	36
2	42	4	38
3	42	10	32
4	54	14	40
5	54	9	45
6	54	20	34
7	54	13	41
8	54	8	46
9	54	25	29
10	54	24	30
11	54	13	41
12	54	28	26

2023-2024: Quarter 4 *Coming Soon

**Quarter 4 Capacity/ Enrollment *Coming Soon**

Class	Max Enrollment	Space Available	Qtr 1 Class Count
KG	42
1	42
2	42
3	42
4	54
5	54
6	54
7	54
8	54
9	54
10	54
11	54
12	54

Enrollment

Out-of-District/ Open Enrollment

Elementary Enrollment Information

To find out more about enrolling your child at Potlatch Elementary School contact (208) 875-1331.

Elementary Enrollment Packet:

Jr-Sr High School Enrollment

To find out more about enrolling your child at Potlatch Jr-Sr High School contact (208) 875-1231.

Jr-Sr High School Enrollment Packet:

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