Facts About DCPS - Daviess County Public Schools

2011 - 2012Facts AboutDaviess CountyPublic SchoolsDaviess County Public Schools1622 Southeastern ParkwayOwensboro KY 42303(270) 852-7000www.dcps.orgcontact@dcps.org

Daviess CountyPublic SchoolsThe mission of Daviess County Public Schoolsis to prepare students to succeed for lifeby meeting the individual needs of students,ensuring quality instruction,and developing a learning community.Our plan to meet the individual needs of students:n Eliminate barriers to learningn Provide a safe, orderly, and nurturing school environmentn Promote physical and emotional wellnessn Allocate resources based on needn Increase the number of graduates attending post-secondary institutionsn Ensure continuous academic growthn Increase participation in co-curricular activitiesOur plan to ensure quality instruction:n Recruit and retain outstanding employeesn Support instructional leadershipn Increase job-embedded professional developmentn Increase effective use of technologyn Increase differentiated instructionn Increase authentic engagementn Implement a continuous assessment modeln Apply resources based on needOur plan to develop a learning community:n Support development of positive, appropriate, and caring relationshipsn Develop leadership opportunities for all employees and studentsn Develop a DCPS education foundation that supports learningn Provide a variety of opportunities to encourage family involvementn Partner with business and industry to enhance learningn Promote the expectation of life-long learning

DCPS BeliefsAll people have worth and must be treated with respect.All students must have a safe, disciplined, and drug-free environment inwhich to learn.All students shall be provided equal opportunities for learning.All students must be provided a quality education with opportunities todevelop relevant skills for a changing world.All students should be expected to achieve at increasingly higher levels andgrow to their fullest potentials.All students will benefit from character education, which is essential to thedevelopment of responsible, ethical, productive, and caring citizens.Our school system must operate in a fiscally responsible manner.DCPS MissionThe mission of Daviess County Public Schoolsis to prepare students to succeed for lifeby meeting the individual needs of students,ensuring quality instruction,and developing a learning community.DCPS Goals1) DCPS students will show continuous improvement on state and districtmeasures of achievement in order to demonstrate that they are prepared tosucceed for life.2) All DCPS students will be involved in an extra/co-curricular activity that willprovide a meaningful, relevant connection with their education experiences.3) Parent and community involvement opportunities will be expanded and createdto support the DCPS learning community.4) Professional development activities for faculty and support staff will bedesigned and supported in order to provide a broad range of educationalapproaches and support services necessary for staff to ensure qualityinstruction and meet the individual needs of our students.

Table of ContentsABOUT OUR DISTRICT — Daviess County Public Schools 1DISTRICT AND SCHOOL ‘REPORT CARDS’ 2NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL RECOGNITION 3WHERE TO FIND MORE INFORMATIONSchool directory 4Specific programs 4GENERAL INFORMATIONAttendance areas 5Entrance age requirement 6Mandatory age requirements 6Planning to move 6Moving during the school year 6Changing addresses at any time 6Transportation 6Health and immunization requirements 7Family Resource Youth Services Centers 12SUGGESTIONS TO PARENTS MOVING INTO DAVIESS COUNTY 13ANSWERS TO SOME QUESTIONSHow are students graded? 14What do textbooks cost? 14What about school fees? 14Is kindergarten required? 14Is preschool available? 14How do we know about school closings due to inclement weather? 14How successful are our schools? 15What about gifted students? 15Are there programs for the disabled? 15Are there other special programs to help children? 16What about discipline? 16What is Channel 74? 16Do you have other questions? 16eLearning Project 17Focusing Our Vision - Rigor, Relevance, Relationships 182011-2012 School Calendar and Make-Up Day Calendar 20

HERE’S WHAT THE INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS OFFERAudubon Elementary School 22Burns Elementary School 22Country Heights Elementary School 23Deer Park Elementary School 23East View Elementary School 24Highland Elementary School 24Meadow Lands Elementary School 25Sorgho Elementary School 25Southern Oaks Elementary School 26Tamarack Elementary School 26West Louisville Elementary School 27Whitesville Elementary School 27Burns Middle School 28College View Middle School 29Daviess County Middle School 30Apollo High School 31Daviess County High School 32Beacon Central High School 33DCPS Administrative Offices 33Non-Discrimination Policy 34DCPS Board of Education 34Sign Up for the Superintendent’s Newsletter 35

Daviess County Public Schools“Expect Success!”About Our Districtc There are 12 elementary schools, three middle schools, two traditional high schoolsand one alternative high school in the Daviess County Public Schools district.c DCPS alternative programs include Beacon Central High School, OwensboroTreatment Center and Valley School, along with programs for elementary and middleschool students.c Total enrollment: Approximately 11,500 students in grades P-12.c We have 1,682 employees (1,641 full-time and 39 part-time), making DCPS thesecond-largest employer in Daviess County.c The DCPS annual budget is approximately $107 million.c DCPS school buses travel more than 13,000 miles per day. Approximately 8,000 studentsare transported daily on 127 buses.c Our lunchrooms served 1,519,010 lunches and 648,628 breakfasts last year.c DCPS mission statement — The mission of Daviess County Public Schools is to preparestudents to succeed for life by meeting individual needs of students, ensuring qualityinstruction, and developing a learning community. See pages 18-19 for details.Page 1

District and School “Report Cards” available for reviewhttp://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/About+Schools+and+Districts/School+Report+Cards/The Kentucky Department of Education website maintains a summary of “report cards”for schools and districts across the state. These reports include information about testperformance, teacher qualifications, student safety, awards, parent involvement andmuch more.Visit the website listed above and select “School Report Card Web Archive,” then use thedrop-down menu to select the name of any school or district to see its report card.The website includes links to other information of interest to parents and communitymembers.As always, members of the Daviess County Public Schools district are happy to answeryour questions or provide more information. Contact us at (270) 852-7000 or write tocontact@dcps.orgPage 2

National, State and Local Recognitionc DCPS selected as one of six Kentucky school districts to participate in Literacy DesignCollaborative supported by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to thePrichard Committee for Academic Excellence, September 2010c DCPS named Health Policy Hero by Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, September 2010c DCPS Preschool — National Association for the Education of Young Childrenaccreditation, July 2010 and November 2011c DCPS Food Services Department — National School Nutrition Association President’sLeadership Award for Exceptional Accomplishments, July 2010c Deer Park Elementary – National Blue Ribbon Schoolc Highland Elementary – National Blue Ribbon Schoolc Sorgho Elementary – National Blue Ribbon Schoolc West Louisville Elementary – National Blue Ribbon Schoolc Whitesville Elementary – National Blue Ribbon Schoolc Daviess County High School – National Blue Ribbon Schoolc Apollo High School – Kentucky Blue Ribbon Schoolc Daviess County High School – Kentucky Blue Ribbon Schoolc Deer Park Elementary – Kentucky Blue Ribbon Schoolc Whitesville Elementary – Kentucky Blue Ribbon Schoolc Meadow Lands Elementary – National “Active Model Lifestyle” Schoolc AASA National Leadership for Learning Award (only three given nationally)c Top 10 Digital School Districts Award — National recognition by the Center forDigital Education and the National School Boards Associationc National Magna Award Winnerc Governor’s Award in the Arts in Educationc 83 National Merit Scholars in the last 14 yearsc R.L. McFarland Award for Advancement of Human & Civil Rightsc Professional Business Women’s Award for Advancement of Women in the Workplacec KSBA PEAK Awards for outstanding new programs to increase student achievement(only school district selected to receive this award twice: Graduation 2010, eLearning)c KMEA Friend of Music Awardc Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Educationc Tom Vest Award for Outstanding Professional Development (multiple recognitions)c Nationally Recognized Partnership with RiverPark Centerc Several Teachers of the Year in various categoriesc U.S. Department of Education “National Stars of Teaching” Awardc Whitesville and Audubon Elementary named National Title I Schoolsc DCPS named Exemplary District in Maintenance, Finance and Food Servicesc Apollo High School and Daviess County High School recognized as “High Schools ThatWork” national pacesetters by the Southern Regional Education Board.c Apollo High School selected for “High Schools That Work” Gold Performance Awardc Beacon Central High School named “Best Practices” site for alternative education byKentucky Department of Educationc Model “High Schools That Work” Visitation Sites:Daviess County and Apollo High Schoolsc DCPS earns “What Parents Want” Award for 10 consecutive yearsc NBC “Today Show” spotlight; CNN and AP coverage; legislative and Presidential visitsc Six DCPS schools earn national Energy Star status Page 3

CALL TO ASK A QUESTION...SCHOOLS PHONE (AC270) PRINCIPAL ADDRESS STUDENTS(Elementary — Grades Preschool - 5)Audubon 852-7150 Caleb York (interim) 300 Worthington Road 510Burns 852-7170 Amy Shutt 4514 Goetz Drive 540Country Heights 852-7250 Stacy Harper 4961 Kentucky 54 388Deer Park 852-7270 Cindy Galloway 4959 New Hartford Road 527East View 852-7350 Ann Marie Williams 6104 Kentucky 405 480Highland 852-7370 Anita Newman 2909 Leitchfield Road 670Meadow Lands 852-7450 Kevin Lowe 3500 Hayden Road 565Sorgho 852-7470 Beverly Dawson 5390 Kentucky 56 479Southern Oaks 852-7570 Pam Burns 7525 U.S. 431 414Tamarack 852-7550 Allison Coomes 1733 Tamarack Road 483West Louisville 852-7650 Nathan Satterly 8400 Kentucky 56 362Whitesville 852-7670 Cindy Appleby 9656 Kentucky 54 406(Middle — Grades 6-8)Burns 852-7400 Dane Ferguson 4610 Goetz Drive 835Assistant Principal: Larry ShadowenCollege View 852-7500 Jennifer Crume 5061 New Hartford Road 820Assistant Principal: Jennifer HumphreyDaviess County 852-7600 Kelly Skeens 1415 East Fourth Street 860Assistant Principal: Valerie Jones(High — Grades 9-12)Apollo 852-7100 Charles Broughton 2280 Tamarack Road 1,399Assistant Principals: Jan Young, Bob DychDaviess County 852-7300 Matt Mason 4255 New Hartford Road 1,580Assistant Principals: Jenny Wilson, Lance BlueBeacon Central (Alt.) 852-7200 Tony Bryant 6500 U.S. 231 175O’boro Treatment 687-7247 David Taylor 3001 Leitchfield Road variesValley School 689-6773 Kaye Castlen 1000 Industrial Drive varies(Head Teacher)SPECIFIC PROGRAMS — DCPS Administrative Office Building, 1622 Southeastern Parkway,P.O. Box 21510, Owensboro, KY 42304-1510 (270) 852-7000 www.dcps.orgMike GrayMatt RobbinsVicki RileyJulie ClarkRobin BushAnthony SparksWindy KretmanJana Beth FrancisMarcia CarpenterMark OwensDavid HumphreyLisa SimsWayne WrightRenee Del PicoJanet LandLora WimsattInterim SuperintendentAssistant Superintendent of Finance and OperationsDirector of Elementary Schools and Professional DevelopmentDirector of Middle and Secondary SchoolsDirector of Special ServicesDirector of Instructional TechnologyDirector of Student ServicesDirector of Assessment/Research/CurriculumCollege and Career Readiness CoordinatorDirector of PersonnelDirector of Operations/MaintenanceDirector of Food ServiceDirector of TransportationDistrict Health CoordinatorPreschool CoordinatorPublic Relations CoordinatorPage 4email: firstname.lastname@daviess.kyschools.usSend general inquiries to contact@dcps.org Telephone area code is 270

General InformationATTENDANCE AREASStudents attend elementary, middle and high school according to their home address. Attendanceareas are based on the elementary school district in which a student lives.To find out what school zones your home is in, visit our website at www.dcps.org and click on“Parents.” Select “Street Search” and follow the prompts.Students who attend these elementary schools will attend the corresponding middle school shownbelow:Burns Elementary Audubon Elementary Highland ElementarySorgho Elementary Country Heights Elementary Meadow Lands Elem.Tamarack Elementary Deer Park Elementary East View ElementaryWest Louisville Elementary Southern Oaks Elementary Whitesville Elementaryi i iBurns Middle College View Middle Daviess County MiddleHigh school attendance is based on the elementary school district in which the student resides.As a general guideline, students who live in an elementary school district east of Frederica Streetwill attend Daviess County High School; students who live in an elementary school district west ofFrederica Street will attend Apollo High School.Students who live in these elementary school districts will attend the corresponding high school shownbelow:Audubon ElementaryBurns ElementarySorgho ElementarySouthern Oaks ElementaryTamarack ElementaryWest Louisville ElementaryiApollo High SchoolCountry Heights ElementaryDeer Park ElementaryEast View ElementaryHighland ElementaryMeadow Lands ElementaryWhitesville ElementaryiDaviess County High SchoolPage 5

ENTRANCE AGE REQUIREMENTSTo be eligible for entry level (kindergarten), a child must be five (5) on or before October 1.MANDATORY AGE REQUIREMENTSState law requires that all children between the ages of 6 and 16 must attend school. Unmarriedstudents between the ages of 16 and 18 must have the written consent of a parent or guardian and aconference with the school principal before withdrawing from school. Kindergarten is required by law.A child cannot enter primary (Grade 1) without successfully completing kindergarten.PLANNING TO MOVEWhen the family is buying or building a home and has plans to move within the school year, thestudent may be allowed to begin the school year in the attendance area of the new home with specialpermission from the school officials. Call the Director of Student Services at (270) 852-7000. Parentsare responsible for transportation in such cases. Parent is required to show a contract from builder toverify home is being built in requested school zone.MOVING DURING THE SCHOOL YEARWhen a family moves from one county school attendance area to another county school attendancearea during the school year, the student may finish the semester at the old school, provided there areno discipline, attendance, transportation or academic effort problems. When a family moves from acounty school attendance area to a city school attendance area during the school year, the studentmay finish the semester at the county school but are required to pay tuition (pro-rated). Parents areresponsible for transportation to and from school in either case.CHANGING ADDRESSES AT ANY TIMEWhenever a family moves to a different address, the principal should be notified of the changeof address, whether or not a change of attendance area is involved. The school must have accurateaddresses of students so communications mailed to the students’ home will reach the parents.TRANSPORTATIONFree bus transportation is provided for DCPS students who live approximately one-half mile by thenearest traveled road or street from the school.Preschoolers board and depart buses on a “hand-to-hand” basis. A parent/guardian or authorizedadult is required to take the child to the bus door as he/she boards, and be there to receive the childat the end of the day. Kindergarten students board and depart buses on a “within sight” basis.A parent/guardian or authorized adult, who is known to the bus driver, must be within sight of the busdriver as the child boards and departs from the bus.DCPS school buses will stop at designated bus stops or homes for all students based on the safety ofthe area. Students who live on a dead-end, cul-de-sac, in some apartment complexes, or on a roadwhere a bus is unable to turn around safely or safely maneuver will be picked up at the end of thestreet or at another designated point.Pupils paying tuition to attend the Daviess County Public Schools may ride the bus to and from schoolprovided they get on and off the bus at a regularly scheduled bus stop within the district and theirriding does not interfere with the transportation of non-tuition students.Students who attend a school outside their attendance area may ride the bus to and from the schoolas long as they get on and off the bus at a regularly scheduled bus stop within the attendance areawhere they live.Students will not be allowed to ride a bus except their regular bus without a note from the parents tothe principal and a note signed by the principal. No one except students and school personnel areallowed to board or ride the school buses without permission from the school board.Page 6

Health RequirementsContact Renee Del Pico, DCPS district health coordinator, if you have questions aboutinformation provided in this section — (270) 852-7000 ext. 247 or rdelpico@dcps.orgThe Daviess County Public Schools district supports physical, emotional, mentaland social health and well-being for our students, as well as their educational andacademic growth. Parents/guardians who have concerns about their child in any ofthese areas are encouraged to contact their child’s guidance counselor, school nurse orhealth technician, and/or Family Resource/Youth Services Center coordinator.Page 7

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS2011-20123- and 4-YEAR-OLD PROGRAM1. Kentucky Certificate of Immunization:All children are required to present a valid up-to-date immunizationcertificate upon enrollment in school. See immunization schedule.2. Preventative Health Care Examination:All children are required to have a medical examination within one year prior toinitial admission to school. This needs to be on the “Preventative Health CareExamination Form- Initial Entry” form.3. Eye Exam for School Entry:A vision examination by an optometrist/ophthalmologist must be submitted to theschool no later than January 1 of the first year that a 3, 4, 5 or 6 year old child isenrolled in public school, public preschool or Head Start program. This must be onthe “Kentucky Eye Examination Form for School Entry.”INITIAL ENTRY IN SCHOOL (Kindergarten – 12th grade)1. A Kentucky Certificate of Immunization:All children shall be required to present a valid up-to-date immunizationcertificate upon enrollment in school. See immunization schedule.2. Preventative Health Care Examination:All first time enrollees into Kentucky schools shall be required to have a medicalexamination within one (1) year prior to initial admission to school. Exam shallbe reported on a “Preventative Health Care Examination Form.”3. Eye Exam for School Entry:A vision examination by an optometrist/ophthalmologist must be submitted tothe school no later than January 1 of the first year that a 3, 4, 5 or 6 year oldchild is enrolled in public school, public preschool, or Head Start program.This is on the “Kentucky Eye Examination Form for School Entry.”4. Dental Exam/ScreeningStudents age 5 or 6 who are enrolled in a Kentucky public school shall provideevidence of a dental screening or dental exam no later than January of the firstyear of enrollment. This is the “Kentucky Dental Screening/Examination Form forSchool Entry. “SIXTH (6TH) GRADE REQUIREMENTS:1. Preventative Examination:A second examination is required within one (1) year prior to entry into sixth (6th)grade. This shall be reported on the “Preventative Health Care Examination Form– 6th Grade.”2. Kentucky Immunization Certificate:A valid up-to-date immunization certificate with the mandated Tdap booster,1 dose of Meningococcal, 2nd dose of Varicella vaccine needs to be on file at theschool for enrollment. See immunization schedule.Page 8

TRANSFER STUDENTS1. Preventative Health Care Examination:All first-time enrollees into Kentucky schools shall be required to have a completed“Preventative Health Care Examination Form” upon entry into school.2. Kentucky Immunization Certificate:A valid up-to-date Kentucky immunization certificate is required. Shot recordsmay be taken to the Health Department (270-686-7744) or to our School HealthProgram satellite sites for transfer to a Kentucky form.VALID IMMUNIZATION CERTIFICATESThe following are considered VALID immunization certificates:Certificate of Religious ExemptionThese certificates must be completed and signed by a physician,APRN, PA, LHD administrator or nurse designee.Certificate of Medical ExemptionThese certificate must be completed and signed by a physician or HealthDepartment official.Provisional CertificateA physician or Health Department official completes these certificates.The child is in the process of completing a series of immunizations. The formwill have “provisional” typed across the center and is not be valid for morethan one year.SPORTS PHYSICALEffective this school year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA)has a new Athletic Participation/Physical Examination Form/Consent and Releasethat is valid for one year from date administered.Page 9

Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 0 Through 6 Years—United States • 2011For those who fall behind or start late, see the catch-up scheduleVaccine ▼ Age ► Birth1monthHepatitis B 1HepB2months4months6monthsRotavirus 2 RV RV RV 212monthsDiphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis 3 DTaP DTaP DTaP seefootnote 3Haemophilus influenzae type b 4 Hib Hib Hib 4 HibPneumococcal 5 PCV PCV PCVInactivated Poliovirus 6 IPV IPVInfluenza 715months18months19–23monthsMeasles, Mumps, Rubella 8 MMRsee footnote 8Varicella 9 Varicellasee footnote 9Hepatitis A 10Meningococcal 11HepBHepBPCVIPVDTaPInfluenza (Yearly)HepA (2 doses)2–3yearsPPSV4–6yearsDTaPIPVMMRVaricellaHepA SeriesMCV4Range ofrecommendedages for allchildrenRange ofrecommendedages for certainhigh-risk groupsThis schedule includes recommendations in effect as of December 21, 2010. Any dose not administered at the recommended age should be administered at a subsequent visit, when indicated andfeasible. The use of a combination vaccine generally is preferred over separate injections of its equivalent component vaccines. Considerations should include provider assessment, patient preference,and the potential for adverse events. Providers should consult the relevant Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices statement for detailed recommendations: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/acip-list.htm. Clinically significant adverse events that follow immunization should be reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) at http://www.vaers.hhs.gov or bytelephone, 800-822-7967. Use of trade names and commercial sources is for identification only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.1. Hepatitis B vaccine (HepB). (Minimum age: birth)At birth:• Administer monovalent HepB to all newborns before hospital discharge.• If mother is hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)-positive, administer HepBand 0.5 mL of hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) within 12 hours of birth.• If mother’s HBsAg status is unknown, administer HepB within 12 hoursof birth. Determine mother’s HBsAg status as soon as possible and, ifHBsAg-positive, administer HBIG (no later than age 1 week).Doses following the birth dose:• The second dose should be administered at age 1 or 2 months. MonovalentHepB should be used for doses administered before age 6 weeks.• Infants born to HBsAg-positive mothers should be tested for HBsAg and antibodyto HBsAg 1 to 2 months after completion of at least 3 doses of the HepBseries, at age 9 through 18 months (generally at the next well-child visit).• Administration of 4 doses of HepB to infants is permissible when a combinationvaccine containing HepB is administered after the birth dose.• Infants who did not receive a birth dose should receive 3 doses of HepB ona schedule of 0, 1, and 6 months.• The final (3rd or 4th) dose in the HepB series should be administered noearlier than age 24 weeks.2. Rotavirus vaccine (RV). (Minimum age: 6 weeks)• Administer the first dose at age 6 through 14 weeks (maximum age: 14weeks 6 days). Vaccination should not be initiated for infants aged 15 weeks0 days or older.• The maximum age for the final dose in the series is 8 months 0 days• If Rotarix is administered at ages 2 and 4 months, a dose at 6 months isnot indicated.3. Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine (DTaP).(Minimum age: 6 weeks)• The fourth dose may be administered as early as age 12 months, providedat least 6 months have elapsed since the third dose.4. Haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate vaccine (Hib). (Minimum age:6 weeks)• If PRP-OMP (PedvaxHIB or Comvax [HepB-Hib]) is administered at ages 2and 4 months, a dose at age 6 months is not indicated.• Hiberix should not be used for doses at ages 2, 4, or 6 months for the primaryseries but can be used as the final dose in children aged 12 monthsthrough 4 years.5. Pneumococcal vaccine. (Minimum age: 6 weeks for pneumococcal conjugatevaccine [PCV]; 2 years for pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine [PPSV])• PCV is recommended for all children aged younger than 5 years. Administer1 dose of PCV to all healthy children aged 24 through 59 months who arenot completely vaccinated for their age.• A PCV series begun with 7-valent PCV (PCV7) should be completed with13-valent PCV (PCV13).• A single supplemental dose of PCV13 is recommended for all children aged14 through 59 months who have received an age-appropriate series of PCV7.• A single supplemental dose of PCV13 is recommended for all children aged60 through 71 months with underlying medical conditions who have receivedan age-appropriate series of PCV7.• The supplemental dose of PCV13 should be administered at least 8 weeksafter the previous dose of PCV7. See MMWR 2010:59(No. RR-11).• Administer PPSV at least 8 weeks after last dose of PCV to children aged2 years or older with certain underlying medical conditions, including acochlear implant.6. Inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV). (Minimum age: 6 weeks)• If 4 or more doses are administered prior to age 4 years an additional doseshould be administered at age 4 through 6 years.• The final dose in the series should be administered on or after the fourthbirthday and at least 6 months following the previous dose.7. Influenza vaccine (seasonal). (Minimum age: 6 months for trivalent inactivatedinfluenza vaccine [TIV]; 2 years for live, attenuated influenza vaccine [LAIV])• For healthy children aged 2 years and older (i.e., those who do not haveunderlying medical conditions that predispose them to influenza complications),either LAIV or TIV may be used, except LAIV should not be given tochildren aged 2 through 4 years who have had wheezing in the past 12 months.• Administer 2 doses (separated by at least 4 weeks) to children aged 6 monthsthrough 8 years who are receiving seasonal influenza vaccine for the first timeor who were vaccinated for the first time during the previous influenza seasonbut only received 1 dose.• Children aged 6 months through 8 years who received no doses of monovalent2009 H1N1 vaccine should receive 2 doses of 2010–2011 seasonal influenzavaccine. See MMWR 2010;59(No. RR-8):33–34.8. Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR). (Minimum age: 12 months)• The second dose may be administered before age 4 years, provided at least4 weeks have elapsed since the first dose.9. Varicella vaccine. (Minimum age: 12 months)• The second dose may be administered before age 4 years, provided at least3 months have elapsed since the first dose.• For children aged 12 months through 12 years the recommended minimuminterval between doses is 3 months. However, if the second dose wasadministered at least 4 weeks after the first dose, it can be accepted as valid.10. Hepatitis A vaccine (HepA). (Minimum age: 12 months)• Administer 2 doses at least 6 months apart.• HepA is recommended for children aged older than 23 months who live inareas where vaccination programs target older children, who are at increasedrisk for infection, or for whom immunity against hepatitis A is desired.11. Meningococcal conjugate vaccine, quadrivalent (MCV4). (Minimum age:2 years)• Administer 2 doses of MCV4 at least 8 weeks apart to children aged 2 through10 years with persistent complement component deficiency and anatomicor functional asplenia, and 1 dose every 5 years thereafter.• Persons with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection who are vaccinatedwith MCV4 should receive 2 doses at least 8 weeks apart.• Administer 1 dose of MCV4 to children aged 2 through 10 years who travelto countries with highly endemic or epidemic disease and during outbreakscaused by a vaccine serogroup.• Administer MCV4 to children at continued risk for meningococcal diseasewho were previously vaccinated with MCV4 or meningococcal polysaccharidevaccine after 3 years if the first dose was administered at age 2through 6 years.The Recommended Immunization Schedules for Persons Aged 0 Through 18 Years are approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices(http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/acip), the American Academy of Pediatrics (http://www.aap.org), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (http://www.aafp.org).Department of Health and Human Services • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 7 Through 18 Years—United States • 2011For those who fall behind or start late, see the schedule below and the catch-up scheduleVaccine ▼ Age ► 7–10 years 11–12 years 13–18 yearsTetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis 1TdapTdapHuman Papillomavirus 2 see footnote 2Meningococcal 3MCV4HPV (3 doses)(females)MCV4HPV SeriesMCV4Range ofrecommendedages for allchildrenInfluenza 4Influenza (Yearly)Pneumococcal 5Hepatitis A 6Hepatitis B 7PneumococcalHepA SeriesHep B SeriesRange ofrecommendedages forcatch-upimmunizationInactivated Poliovirus 8IPV SeriesMeasles, Mumps, Rubella 9Varicella 10MMR SeriesVaricella SeriesRange ofrecommendedages for certainhigh-risk groupsThis schedule includes recommendations in effect as of December 21, 2010. Any dose not administered at the recommended age should be administered at asubsequent visit, when indicated and feasible. The use of a combination vaccine generally is preferred over separate injections of its equivalent component vaccines.Considerations should include provider assessment, patient preference, and the potential for adverse events. Providers should consult the relevant Advisory Committeeon Immunization Practices statement for detailed recommendations: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/acip-list.htm. Clinically significant adverse events that followimmunization should be reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) at http://www.vaers.hhs.gov or by telephone, 800-822-7967.1. Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap).(Minimum age: 10 years for Boostrix and 11 years for Adacel)• Persons aged 11 through 18 years who have not received Tdap should receivea dose followed by Td booster doses every 10 years thereafter.• Persons aged 7 through 10 years who are not fully immunized againstpertussis (including those never vaccinated or with unknown pertussis vaccinationstatus) should receive a single dose of Tdap. Refer to the catch-upschedule if additional doses of tetanus and diphtheria toxoid–containingvaccine are needed.• Tdap can be administered regardless of the interval since the last tetanusand diphtheria toxoid–containing vaccine.2. Human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV). (Minimum age: 9 years)• Quadrivalent HPV vaccine (HPV4) or bivalent HPV vaccine (HPV2) is recommendedfor the prevention of cervical precancers and cancers in females.• HPV4 is recommended for prevention of cervical precancers, cancers, andgenital warts in females.• HPV4 may be administered in a 3-dose series to males aged 9 through 18years to reduce their likelihood of genital warts.• Administer the second dose 1 to 2 months after the first dose and the thirddose 6 months after the first dose (at least 24 weeks after the first dose).3. Meningococcal conjugate vaccine, quadrivalent (MCV4). (Minimum age:2 years)• Administer MCV4 at age 11 through 12 years with a booster dose at age 16 years.• Administer 1 dose at age 13 through 18 years if not previously vaccinated.• Persons who received their first dose at age 13 through 15 years should receivea booster dose at age 16 through 18 years.• Administer 1 dose to previously unvaccinated college freshmen living in adormitory.• Administer 2 doses at least 8 weeks apart to children aged 2 through 10 yearswith persistent complement component deficiency and anatomic or functionalasplenia, and 1 dose every 5 years thereafter.• Persons with HIV infection who are vaccinated with MCV4 should receive 2doses at least 8 weeks apart.• Administer 1 dose of MCV4 to children aged 2 through 10 years who travel tocountries with highly endemic or epidemic disease and during outbreaks causedby a vaccine serogroup.• Administer MCV4 to children at continued risk for meningococcal disease whowere previously vaccinated with MCV4 or meningococcal polysaccharide vaccineafter 3 years (if first dose administered at age 2 through 6 years) or after 5years (if first dose administered at age 7 years or older).4. Influenza vaccine (seasonal).• For healthy nonpregnant persons aged 7 through 18 years (i.e., those whodo not have underlying medical conditions that predispose them to influenzacomplications), either LAIV or TIV may be used.• Administer 2 doses (separated by at least 4 weeks) to children aged 6 monthsthrough 8 years who are receiving seasonal influenza vaccine for the firsttime or who were vaccinated for the first time during the previous influenzaseason but only received 1 dose.• Children 6 months through 8 years of age who received no doses of monovalent2009 H1N1 vaccine should receive 2 doses of 2010-2011 seasonalinfluenza vaccine. See MMWR 2010;59(No. RR-8):33–34.5. Pneumococcal vaccines.• A single dose of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) maybe administered to children aged 6 through 18 years who have functional oranatomic asplenia, HIV infection or other immunocompromising condition,cochlear implant or CSF leak. See MMWR 2010;59(No. RR-11).• The dose of PCV13 should be administered at least 8 weeks after the previousdose of PCV7.• Administer pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine at least 8 weeks after thelast dose of PCV to children aged 2 years or older with certain underlyingmedical conditions, including a cochlear implant. A single revaccinationshould be administered after 5 years to children with functional or anatomicasplenia or an immunocompromising condition.6. Hepatitis A vaccine (HepA).• Administer 2 doses at least 6 months apart.• HepA is recommended for children aged older than 23 months who livein areas where vaccination programs target older children, or who are atincreased risk for infection, or for whom immunity against hepatitis A isdesired.7. Hepatitis B vaccine (HepB).• Administer the 3-dose series to those not previously vaccinated. For thosewith incomplete vaccination, follow the catch-up schedule.• A 2-dose series (separated by at least 4 months) of adult formulationRecombivax HB is licensed for children aged 11 through 15 years.8. Inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV).• The final dose in the series should be administered on or after the fourthbirthday and at least 6 months following the previous dose.• If both OPV and IPV were administered as part of a series, a total of 4 dosesshould be administered, regardless of the child’s current age.9. Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR).• The minimum interval between the 2 doses of MMR is 4 weeks.10. Varicella vaccine.• For persons aged 7 through 18 years without evidence of immunity (seeMMWR 2007;56[No. RR-4]), administer 2 doses if not previously vaccinatedor the second dose if only 1 dose has been administered.• For persons aged 7 through 12 years, the recommended minimum intervalbetween doses is 3 months. However, if the second dose was administeredat least 4 weeks after the first dose, it can be accepted as valid.• For persons aged 13 years and older, the minimum interval between dosesis 4 weeks.The Recommended Immunization Schedules for Persons Aged 0 Through 18 Years are approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/acip), the American Academy of Pediatrics (http://www.aap.org), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (http://www.aafp.org).Department of Health and Human Services • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

FAMILY RESOURCE YOUTH SERVICES CENTERSFY 2012Apollo High YSCBeacon Central YSCCoordinator: Sue KrampeCoordinator: Richard Duke852-7111 852-72112280 Tamarack Rd Owensboro 42301 6500 US Hwy 231 Utica, 42376Daviess County High YSCBurns Middle School YSCCoordinator: Carrie KimbrellCoordinator: Nancy Whitmer852-7311 852-74114255 New Hartford Rd Owensboro 42303 4610 Goetz Dr. Owensboro 42301College View MS YSCDaviess County MS YSCCoordinator: Kristi LanhamCoordinator: Amy Claycomb852-7511 852-76115061 New Hartford Rd, Owensboro 42303 1415 E. 4th Street Owensboro, 42303BridgeWay FRCCentral Daviess Co FRCCoordinator: Heather McCartyCoordinator: Jeff Howard852-7651 852-7261 ... cell 315-5799Serves West LouisvilleServes County Heights & Highland8400 Hwy 56W, Owensboro, 42301 2909 Hwy 54 Owensboro 42303Crossroads FRCDeer Park FRCCoordinator: Lisa YeiserCoordinator: Denise Preece852-7571 852-7281Serves Southern OaksServes Deer Park7525 US Hwy 431 Utica, KY 42376 4959 New Hartford Rd, Owensboro 42303East Daviess Co FRCMeadow Lands FRCCoordinator: Kelly BlandCoordinator: Stephanie Keelin852-7361 852-7461Serves East View & Whitesville 3500 Hayden Rd Owensboro 423036104 KY Hwy 405 Owensboro 42303 Owensboro, KY 42303Outreach Wk:Anne Woolwine @ Whitesville 852-7681Southern Daviess Co FRCWest Daviess Co FRCCoordinator: Christina DaltonCoordinator: Kelly May852-7561 ... cell 314-1831 852-7161Serves Tamarack, Burns ElementaryServes Audubon4514 Goetz Dr, Owensboro 42301 300 Worthington, Owensboro, 42301Outreach Worker: Tm Crabtree – TAMSorgho FRCDivision of FRYSCCoordinator: Kathy WatkinsMichael Denny Director852-7187 Frankfort, Ky. 502-564-4986Serves SorghoRegional Program Manager5390 KY HWY 56 Owensboro 42301 Dianne Arnett: 270-389-0145Page 12

SUGGESTIONS FOR PARENTS MOVING INTO THE DCPS DISTRICTAll pupils enrolling in the Daviess County Public Schools for the first time in primary or as a transferstudent must have the following:o Birth certificateo Social security cardo Up-to-date Kentucky immunization certificate (diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, MMR,Varicella, H influenza type B, Hepatitis B)o Completed Kentucky medical examination form (available at your doctor's office) proving that thechild has had a recent physical examination.o Completed Kentucky eye exam - by optometrist/opthomologist for students ages 3-6o Completed Kentucky dental screening/exam (forms available at your dentist's or doctor's office)for students ages 5 and 6 years old.In addition to the requirements listed above, all pupils enrolling in the sixth grade (both those currentlyenrolled in Daviess County Schools AND students transferring into the system) must have:o Completed sixth-grade medical examination formo Up-to-date Kentucky immunization certificate which includes the booster Tdap (Tetanus,diphtheria and pertussis).Parents of students transferring from another school system should:1) Talk to the principal of the school the child is leaving; ask for all the child's records that the schoolwill allow the parent to take and deliver to the new school.2) Ask the school to send all pertinent data to the school where your child will be enrolling, if known,or to:Director of Student ServicesDaviess County Public SchoolsP.O. Box 21510Owensboro, KY 42304-15103) Ask that all reports of individual diagnostic work or testing (if the child has had special testing) besent to the Director of Special Education at the address above. By federal law, this requires writtenconsent from the parent. This information will be valuable to the new school in placing the child.After moving:1) Contact the principal of the school your child will attend. If you don't know which school your childwill attend, call the Director of Student Services at (270) 852-7000.2) Register the child at the school. Visit the school, if possible, with your child so the child will feelmore at ease on the first day of school.3) If your child has been identified as disabled or has need of special help or special education,call the Director of Special Education at (270) 852-7000 as soon as possible.NOTE: All high school and middle school principals’ offices, the Information Office and the Office ofStudent Services are open during the summer. Elementary school principals’ offices will be open inmid-July.Page 13

HOW ARE STUDENTS GRADED?Primary students are evaluated according to the level of their performance of specified skills.Students are graded with letter grades A, B, C, D and F.WHAT DO TEXTBOOKS COST?Textbooks are free in the elementary and middle schools. At the high school level, there is an$8 fee per semester for each textbook rented.WHAT ABOUT SCHOOL FEES?The following fees will be charged for materials.Elementary — grades K - 5 — $20Middle School — grades 6-8 — $25High School — grades 9-12 — $24 plus $100 technology fee (eLearning). Some classeshave individual fees, particularly if consumable materials are used in the class.IS KINDERGARTEN REQUIRED?Yes, kindergarten has been required in Kentucky since 1984. Kindergarten is part of theDCPS primary program. Students entering the primary program must be 5 years old byOctober 1. Kindergarten is a full-day program with students attending Monday through Friday.Bus transportation is provided.Parents enrolling children in school for the first time (kindergarten or preschool) are requiredto provide a copy of the child’s birth certificate; copy of Social Security card; physicalexamination form; immunization certificate; and vision exam by an eye doctor. See page 8 formore information.IS PRESCHOOL AVAILABLE?Preschool is available to children who are eligible for free lunch and who are 4 years old byOctober 1. A preschool program for children ages 3 and 4 who have disabilities is alsooffered; and tuition preschool is also available. Registration is held in the Spring each year.Late registration is held before school begins. Please register as soon as possible.Parents enrolling children in school for the first time (kindergarten or preschool) are requiredto provide a copy of the child’s birth certificate; copy of Social Security card; physicalexamination form; immunization certificate; and vision exam by an eye doctor. See page 8.HOW DO WE KNOW IF SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER?When schools are closed because of weather conditions, we make every effort to provide thatinformation to the public as early as possible. DCPS utilizes an automated telephonemessaging system that calls phone numbers provided by parents on student enrollment cards(up to 1,000 calls per minute). “OneCall Now” is designed to keep parents notified of newsand information throughout the year. In addition, the district’s television station on CableChannel 74 and our website (www.dcps.org) are immediately updated when a decision hasbeen made to close schools. Owensboro/Daviess County radio stations and local televisionstations are also notified and make regular announcements. Rather than closing school, theschool system sometimes delays opening until later in the morning when roads are clearerand have less traffic. Sometimes an “alternate bus route” system is used to avoid hills andturn-arounds, which might be hazardous for school buses. Parents of affected students will beinformed of alternate pickup sites. These also will be announced.Page 14

HOW SUCCESSFUL ARE OUR SCHOOLS?The mission of the Daviess County Public Schools is to prepare students to succeed for life.We reach this goal through meeting individual needs of students; ensuring quality instructionfor every student, in every classroom, every day; and by developing a learning community.Our high school students score above state and national averages on the ACT and othercollege entrance exams. Our middle and high school academic teams have placed first inmany state and national competitions.Daviess County Public Schools posted an outstanding performance on the KCCT(Kentucky Core Content Tests). The district ranked in the top four districts statewide. All 12DCPS elementary schools have earned “Pacesetter” recognition; all three middle schools areamong the top 15 middle schools in the state; and both high schools are in the top 25 in thestate. We scored above the national average in every academic area tested at every gradelevel tested on the CTBS test.WHAT ABOUT GIFTED STUDENTS?Our school system is a leader in gifted education. All elementary gifted students receiveservices through differentiated instruction in their regular classroom settings and mayparticipate in some pull-out sessions as needed. Middle school students can take advancedclasses in language arts, social studies, math, and foreign languages. High school studentsmay enroll in honors classes that provide the academic background for taking advancedplacement courses for possible college credit in English, history, math, and science duringgrades 11-12. For more information, visit www.dcps.org ... Click on “Parents,” then select“Programs and Services,” then “Gifted Education.”ARE THERE PROGRAMS FOR THE DISABLED?The Daviess County Public School district provides a full continuum of service for studentswith disabilities. With parents, teachers, and other school personnel, an appropriateeducation program is designed for each student with emphasis on providing services in theleast restrictive environment. Services range from regular class placement, with regular andspecial education teachers collaborating, to placement in special classes for students whosedisabilities require special programming. Homebound instruction is available on a short-termbasis for students who are too ill to attend school.The Daviess County School system has a preschool program for 3- and 4-year-old studentswith disabilities. This program is part of the preschool program for 4-year-old “at risk”students who meet eligibility criteria.For more information, visit www.dcps.org ... Click on “Parents,” then select “Programs andServices,” then “Special Education.”Page 15

ARE THERE OTHER SPECIAL PROGRAMS TO HELP CHILDREN?We have After School Programs at our elementary schools. These programs provide afterschool supervision, from school dismissal until 5:30 p.m. It is our goal to provide safe andenriching child care at a minimal cost to participants. For more information, visit www.dcps.org... Click on “Parents,” then select “Programs and Services,” then “Extended School Services.”The Student Assistance Program helps us meet the needs of students with a wide range ofpersonal and behavioral problems at an early stage in problem development. It encouragesstudents to develop new ways to cope with difficulties in order to avoid the development ofmore serious problems.Drug and alcohol abuse prevention education programs are available to our elementarystudents. Life skills programs are available to our middle and high school students. Highschool students also have the opportunity to participate in SADD (Students Against DrivingDrunk) Clubs.WHAT ABOUT DISCIPLINE?Parents, teachers, the community and students themselves support good discipline. Highschool students are given discipline marks for misbehavior. High school students who havedrug, alcohol or serious behavior problems are placed in our in-house crisis program forcounseling and academic work. Expelling students is a last resort.WHAT IS CABLE 74?The DCPS district operates a public access channel featuring school news on CableChannel 74. Programming includes calendars of events and videos of special activities. Manyvideos are produced by our students. School and district news is also available online atwww.dcps.org. Click on “Community” and then select “Watch Channel 74.”DO YOU HAVEOTHER QUESTIONS?Visit our website atwww.dcps.org;send an email tocontact@dcps.org;or call the DCPSInformation Office at(270) 852-7000.Page 16

eLearning ProjectI am proud to say that as I look at our schools and our students, the Daviess County Public Schoolsdistrict is truly a place where we truly focus our vision on preparing students to succeed for life. Withthat in mind, I would like to share some information about a very exciting project at Daviess CountyPublic Schools.As much as we all enjoy looking back at our successes (and we have many), we want to always keepan eye to the future. I don’t think there is any question about the fact that technology is playing moreand more of a role in our daily lives, and we all have been looking at avenues to incorporate thattechnology — and its benefits — into our classrooms. This brings us to Graduation 2010 Phase III ...the DCPS eLearning project.Beginning with the 2003-04 school year, we implemented “pilot groups” of students at all three of ourhigh schools (Apollo, DCHS, Beacon Central) in which students were assigned personal laptopcomputers for their use at school and at home. We know that kids learn in a lot of different ways; thiswas just one opportunity to take advantage of both our students’ interest in technology, as well as theliterally unlimited resources that are available in that area. I think we can all agree that kids are verycomfortable with technology these days. I believe this “wave of the future” will yield tremendousresults for our kids.All of our high school teachers have received specialized training — and their own laptop computersand accessories. Since the 2005-06 school year, we have been providing personal laptops to allincoming freshmen, which they keep “24/7” and throughout all four years of high school. Introducingthese technology tools and resources into our classrooms has taken students to the next levels oflearning while at the same time lessening workloads.Several of our other schools are also moving in the direction of wireless laptops to be used at schooland on a checkout basis.Please check www.dcps.org for updates about eLearning and the on-line resources available in ourclassrooms.If you have not already done so, I would like to also encourage you to sign up to receive the DCPSDistrict Newsletter, a regular e-mail update providing all news of interest to DCPS families andsupporters (see page 35 of this publication). We always welcome your questions and comments;please call (270) 852-7000 or write tocontact@dcps.orgIt is a great feeling to be standingat the cutting edge! We’re ready to takethe next step into the future and onceagain lead the state — and the nation —in preparing students tosucceed for life.— Mike GrayDCPS Interim SuperintendentPage 17

Daviess County Public Schools - Focusing Our VisionRigor, Relevance and Relationships - The New Three R’sWhat is Rigor?First, it is important to understand what rigor is not. Rigor is not correctly defined as “hard”or “more homework” or “more questions on a worksheet.” A rigorous classroom is one inwhich students are challenged to think, and to consider how they will apply,assess or communicate what they are learning. In a rigorous environment, students clearlyunderstand how good their work is, and explore ways to improve their work.Focusing Our Vision ... On Rigorn Designing and delivering focused instruction that challenges and ensureshigh expectations for each studentn We will design and deliver rigorous instruction by asking high-level questionsn We will design and deliver rigorous instruction by addressing critical thinking/problemsolving/communication skillsNot so long ago, a student graduating with ahigh school diploma could expect to get a goodjob that would support a family and go on tohave a successful lifetime career. However,that simply isn’t reality today. Education is not“worse” than it was … the plain fact is thateducation has just not kept pace with ourchanging world. As a result of economic anddemographic changes in the world, theeducation of yesterday is simply not goodenough today — and certainly won’t betomorrow.The expectations of higher education and theworkforce are greater than ever. As educators,we are faced with the challenge of preparingkids for jobs that don’t yet exist, using technologythat hasn’t yet been invented, to solveproblems that we don’t yet even recognize!So how do we do that? By helping our studentsdevelop the tools that will enable them to adaptto a future that will be their reality. Thesetools include such skills ascommunication,problem-solving,critical thinkingand teamwork.Are we saying the traditional “Three R’s” haveno value?Absolutely not! But we believe that in additionto reading, writing and arithmetic, today’sPage 18classroom must also incorporate the “new”Three R’s — rigor, relevance andrelationships.We are excited about the direction we are takingalong the pathway of lifelong learning, andwe invite you to join us.What is Relevance?We are living in a revolutionary,evolutionary time. The world — and ourstudents — have changed and arecontinuing to change at an ever-morerapidpace.Our students live in a world of instantinformation. Kids today demandrelevance; it’s a “Why do I need to knowthis?” mindset. Frankly, that’s a goodquestion, and it requires an appropriateresponse. DCPS has stepped up to meetthat challenge!Focusing Our Vision ... OnRelevancen Making meaningful cross-curricular or“real world” connectionsn Providing opportunities for contentapplication based on student interest orchoice (differentiation)n Explaining the purpose for learning(why)

Daviess County Public Schools - Focusing Our VisionRigor, Relevance and Relationships - The New Three R’sAs we talk about how the world has changed,and the new skills that are and will continue tobe required of our students, we are involvingmembers of key groups from across the community.During the past year, we hosted a seriesof focus groups that were developed for the purposeof bringing together various perspectives,including representatives from business andindustry, higher education, teachers, supportpersonnel, recent high school graduates andcurrent students. We have studied the insightsshared by these groups as we’ve worked togetherto identify the challenges we face today inpreparing our kids to face the challenges oftomorrow. Working together, our first goal is todefine good instruction, and to define whatstudents need to know and be able to do upongraduation from high school.What are Relationships?As the third element of the “new” ThreeR’s, DCPS is focused on developingrelationships that foster a mutuallycaring, respectful and positiveenvironment.Focusing on Relationships:Our goal is to strengthen teacherteacher,teacher-student,student-student, family-school andcommunity-school relationships.As the Daviess County Public Schoolsdistrict focuses its vision on preparingstudents for success through anemphasis on the “New” Three R’s —Rigor, Relevance and Relationships —we encourage our students to ask thefollowing questions about the classroominstruction and education they arereceiving. We also believe thesequestions are a great “starting point” forconversations between students andtheir parents, and parents and ourschools. Students benefit when schoolsand homes work together on theirbehalf!1. What is the purpose of this lesson?2. Why is this important to learn?3. In what ways am I challenged tothink in this lesson?4. How will I apply, assess orcommunicate what I’ve learned?5. How will I know how good my work is,and how I can improve it?6. Do I feel respected by other studentsin this class?7. Do I feel respected by the teacher inthis class?Page 19

Daviess County Public Schools2011-2012 Calendar270-852-7000www.dcps.orgcontact@dcps.orgJuly 2011 August 2011 September 2011 October 2011S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 810 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 1517 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 2224 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 2931 30 31November 2011 December 2011 January 2012 February 2012S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 46 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 1113 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 1820 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 M1 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 M5 21 22 23 24 2527 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 26 27 28 29March 2012 April 2012 May 2012 June 2012S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 M10 24 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 911 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 1618 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 M2 22 M3 M4 M6 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 2325 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 M7 M8 M9 24 25 26 27 28 29 30Black numerals - School is in session Red numerals - No school for students M - Possible school make-up datesAug. 10 — First Day for StudentsSept. 5 — Labor DaySept. 30 — Professional DayOct. 10-14 — Fall BreakNov. 8 — Election DayNov. 23-25 — Thanksgiving BreakDec. 21-Jan. 3 — Christmas/New Year BreakJan. 16 — Martin Luther King Jr. DayFeb. 3 — Professional DayFeb. 20 — Parent-Teacher ConferenceMarch 30-April 6 — Spring BreakMay 18 — Last Day for StudentsMay 22 — Election DayMay 28 — Memorial DayMake-Up Days Will Be Taken In This Order:Dec. 21, May 21, May 23, May 24, Feb. 20,May 25, May 29, May 30, May 31, June 1

HERE’S WHAT INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS OFFEROur schools at every level are basically the same. Some programsdiffer in response to community needs and facilities. Each school inour district offers special education for individuals with disabilities.With parents, teachers, and administrators working together, everyeffort is made to provide an appropriate education program for eachstudent, including those with special needs in the home schoolenvironment. However, we offer a continuum of services which alsoprovides for special classes at sites other than the home schoolshould such services be more appropriate.Page 21

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSAUDUBON ELEMENTARY Interim Principal: Caleb York300 Worthington Road Interim Asst. Principal:Mitchell JonesOwensboro, KY 42301 Enrollment: 510Phone: (270) 852-7150 Grades: Head Start Preschool-5School Day: 7:40 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.Audubon offers all students opportunities to excel with a variety of specialized programs. We focus on teachingthe individual student and educating the whole child. Audubon is a place where we focus not only on academics,but on self-worth and positive relationships. Students gifted in areas of math, reading, arts, creativity and leadershipexcel through the district-wide GEM program to enhance their educational experience. Music and physicaleducation are provided, as well as intervention rooms where children receive special assistance. We focus onlearning for the 21st century with the latest classroom technologies, including SMART boards, slates andresponse systems in each classroom and three computer labs. All classrooms are focused on the "Three R's" ofincorporating rigor, relevance and relationships. Teachers learn from each other. Each week they work as a teamto develop common assessments and use this data for future lessons. Our team approach is one way we ensurethat no students are left behind. Parent involvement opportunities include SBDM, PTO, Family Resource Centerprograms and a volunteer program. Extra-curricular activities are available to keep students involved after schoolsuch as Cub Scouts, Brownies, Cross Country, Spanish Club, Drama Club, Techie Club, Choir, Dulcimer Club,Speed Stacking Team, Jump-Rope Team, and student performances. Our focus on the individual child and dedicationto their success has allowed Audubon to exceed the state expectations for Adequate Yearly Progress. Webelieve education at Audubon builds a strong foundation for our students' future success.BURNS ELEMENTARY Principal: Amy M. Shutt4514 Goetz Drive Assistant Principal: Heather NewmanOwensboro, KY 42301 Enrollment: 540Phone: (270) 852-7170 Grades: Preschool-5School Day: 7:40 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.At Burns Elementary, our motto is "Believe in Every Student.” Primary students (K-2) are in multi-age classes with a team ofteachers. Students in grades 3, 4 and 5 are instructed in departmentalized classrooms. Instruction in all classrooms isfocused on core content and developed around a motivating school-wide theme. A strong emphasis is placed on thedevelopment of reading skills at all grade levels. Our Early Learning Center is a supportive, community environment for ourpreschool and kindergarten students. Physical education and media education are provided to all students, as well asresource classes and self-contained special services classes for students with special needs. BES offers 21st centurytechnology with two computer labs, computers in every classroom, and Internet connections throughout the building.Students are engaged in web-based learning and a diverse spectrum of technology each day. BES is focused on preparingour students for the 21st century by exposing them to a rigorous and relevant curriculum while building strong relationshipswith every student. Programs include vocal and instrumental music; a program for academically gifted and talentedstudents; speech and language therapy; resource room and collaborative classroom settings, providing help for childrenwith specific learning disabilities; Title I program; computer lab; academic team; language lab; music lab; library mediacenter; guidance counselor; Family Resource Center; After School Enrichment Program; and extended school services.Communication includes parent newsletters,emailings, workshops, family nights, and PTO.Page 22

COUNTRY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY Principal: Stacy M. Harper4961 Kentucky 54 Enrollment: 388Owensboro, KY 42303 Grades: Preschool-5Phone: (270) 852-7250 School Day: 7:40 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.Country Heights is a place where children learn, grow, and thrive in a caring, compassionate atmosphere.Country Heights promotes PRIDE in self, school and community. Our staff and parents work together to fosterstudent learning and develop the whole child. Our school has wonderful parent support through the PTA, whichmeets four times a year; and a very active Parent Volunteer Program with monthly workshops. The mission ofour school is to provide challenging learning with high expectations for all students. Programs include vocal andinstrumental music; physical education, speech and language therapy;services for special services and gifted students; a regional program for the deaf and hard of hearing;use of computers in instruction; library-media center; preschool for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds; andguidance counselor services. After-school opportunities include Cub Scouts, Brownies, Girl Scouts, 4-H, NewsTeam, School Newspaper Team, Husky Reader Club, the Running Club, After-School Enrichment Program,Academic Team and Extended School Program. Country Heights is a great place for students to learn and grow.DEER PARK ELEMENTARY Principal: Cindy Galloway4959 New Hartford Road Assistant Principal: Chad AlwardOwensboro, KY 42303 Enrollment: 527Phone: (270) 852-7270 Grades: Preschool-5School Day: 7:40 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. School office hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.Deer Park Elementary is honored to be named as an International Baccalaureate Candidate School. Additionally,Deer Park has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School since 2001. Students at DPES are providedopportunities to reach their potential through grade level instruction based on assessment measures at thebeginning, middle, and end of each school year. This differentiated instruction is provided for every student, K-5,with computer-assisted instruction utilized in addition to inquiry-based learning and direct teacher instruction.Students in preschool through first grade may utilize the Jelic curriculum to develop multi-dimensional, in-depththinking, and problem solving skills. All students benefit from a school-wide Title I program, a comprehensivearts and humanities program, school-wide enrichment programs and community-based learning experiences.Further personalization is offered through the GEM program for gifted students, speech/language services, andresource instruction. Our school guidance counselor and Family Resource Center work to serve our children andfamilies. Extracurricular programs include Student Council, Technology Club, Run/Walk Club, Academic Team,Extended School Services, Morning News Crew, Christ Club, Junior Beta Club, and ASP child care. Parentshave up-to-the-minute access for student performance on classroom grades, attendance, lunch accounts, andAR points. Families keep up-to-date on DPES events through our email distribution of a weekly email from thePrincipal (Parent Quick Notes), a monthly newsletter (Deer Prints), school website information, Facebookupdates (DPES and PTO), PTO newsletters and meetings, and parent communication folders (primary) orassignment books (intermediate). Deer Park is fortunate to have dedicated parents serving our school throughtheir involvement in PTO and our volunteer program.Page 23

EAST VIEW ELEMENTARY Principal: Ann Marie Williams6104 KY 405 Assistant Principal: Sonya SimpsonOwensboro, KY 42303 Enrollment: 480Phone: (270) 852-7350 Grades: Head Start - 5School Day: 7:40 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.East View Elementary School was established in 1997 east of Owensboro. Our school enrollment of 480students remains steady with a staff of approximately 70 employees. The state-of-the-art facility provides astrong learning environment for all students. The curriculum is based upon the new common core standardsenhanced by the DCPS Graduation 2010 program. The school's wireless capability, along with three computerlabs, allows teachers to extend students' learning far beyond the classroom through access to the Internet aswell as other advanced software programs. We provide various extracurricular activities such as archery,wrestling, running club, choir, and green club to strengthen the whole child. Our mission is SUNSATIONALUCCESS — NOTHING LESS! We truly believe every child can experience success and we are prepared to dowhatever it takes! East View is a Professional Learning Community (PLC) devoted to each and every studentmaking a year's growth. Our school community — students, staff and parents — has worked diligently to proveour school motto, "East View - Where Kids Shine," is true for all students, regardless of socio-economicbackground, gender or race.HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY Principal: Anita Newman2909 Highway 54 Assistant Principal: Leslie PevelerOwensboro, KY 42303 Enrollment: 670Phone: (270) 852-7370 Grades: Preschool-5School Day: 7:40 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.Highland Elementary School has earned a national reputation for providing an outstanding education for allchildren, as evidenced by being named a recipient of a National Blue Ribbon School Award. Through achallenging curriculum and high expectations, Highland believes in Success for All, Whatever It Takes and hasadopted that belief as its mission. Highland has consistently ranked in the Top 10 schools based on statewideaccountability testing in recent years. Strong instruction and a focus on Arts and Humanities, thinking skills, andtechnology combine to prepare students to be 21st century learners. Highland's Parent Teacher Organization isone of the top PTO programs in Kentucky. Boasting over 5,000 volunteer hours, Highland’s PTO sponsorsnumerous events throughout the year and holds monthly volunteer workshops, making it a great place forparents as well. Highland is a terrific place to learn and grow.Page 24

MEADOW LANDS ELEMENTARY Principal: Kevin Lowe3500 Hayden Road Assistant Principal: Shawn BishopOwensboro KY 42303 Enrollment: 565Phone: (270) 852-7450 Grades: Preschool-5School Day: 7:40 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.Meadow Lands Elementary School is located in rural Daviess County and is equipped with the latest classroomtechnology, integrated arts lab, early childhood center, and walking trail. Curriculum for all students includesKentucky core content, common core standards, instrumental and vocal music, physical education, visual artsand guidance. Programs include GEM (gifted education model), speech and language, and special education.Classrooms are equipped with ActivBoards, wireless Internet service and computers. All teachers have laptopcomputers and students have access to two computer labs as well as computers in their classrooms. Softwareprograms include Compass Learning, Headsprout, FASTT Math, Accelerated Reader, Accelerated Math, andEarobics. Fourth- and fifth-grade students participate in cheerleading, wrestling and choir. We are the onlyschool in Kentucky designated as an Active Lifestyle Model School. We offer after-school child care, ExtendedSchool Services, Brownies, Wrestling Club, Running Club, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts. Parents participate inthe volunteer program, SBDM Council and our PTO.SORGHO ELEMENTARY Principal: Beverly Dawson5390 KY Highway 56 Assistant Principal: Ray RothOwensboro, KY 42301 Enrollment: 479Phone: (270) 852-7470 Grades: Preschool-5School Day: 7:40 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.Sorgho Elementary is a National Blue Ribbon School offering preschool (tuition/KERA) and K-5 education. Testscores have been well over 100 for several years and Sorgho meets the required NCLB adequate yearlyprogress. Music, physical education, technology education, enrichment and remediation programs are offeredschool-wide. Some of our other programs include: the Gifted Education Model (GEM); speech and languagetherapy; LD, EBD; and Title I services. Student opportunities and resources include academic team, ExtendedSchool Services, after-school child care, JA programs, Cup Stacking Team, Walking Club, LEGO Robotics Club,choir and Scouting. Sorgho has participated in an exchange program with a sister school in China. The entireschool participates in a manners program with a special culminating activity for our fifth grade. Fifth grade alsotravels to Washington D.C. yearly. Parent and family resources include SBDM, PTO, our Family ResourceCenter, parent volunteer workshops and informative newsletters. Our PTO meets four times a year. Sorghoprides itself on its high expectation for student achievement and strong relationships with students and families.Page 25

SOUTHERN OAKS ELEMENTARY Principal: Pam Burns7525 U.S. 431 Enrollment: 414Utica, KY 42376 Grades: Preschool-5Phone: (270) 852-7570 School Day: 7:40 a.m.- 2:20 p.m.A preschool program and K-5 Teams constitute the base education for Southern Oaks Elementary School. Vocalmusic, physical education, and enrichment programs for Gifted and Talented students are offered school-wide.Speech and language therapy, educational resources for LD students and remedial reading work through Title I,along with assistance from our guidance counselor and Family Resource Center, ensure that individual students’needs are met. After-School opportunities include: After-School Child Care, Brownies, Cub Scouts, AcademicTeam, 4-H activities and Extended School Services. Parents participate in PTO and volunteer programs, andreceive a monthly newsletter.TAMARACK ELEMENTARY Principal: Allison Coomes1733 Tamarack Road Assistant Principal: Carrie MunseyOwensboro, KY 42301 Enrollment: 483Phone: (270) 852-7550 Grades: Preschool-5School Day: 7:40 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.Tamarack focuses on helping our students reach for the stars! Our motto of "Together Everyone Succeeds"highlights the dedication of our school staff in doing whatever it takes to help our students succeed. Our EarlyLearning Center provides a nourishing atmosphere for our youngest learners. The space is designed with thesmaller child in mind. K-P2 teachers work in teams of three or four with a strong focus on reading and math.Grades 3-5 are grouped so all children are challenged and have the opportunity to master skills at each level.Other programs and resources include special education classrooms; LD resource classrooms; vocal andinstrumental music; enrichment program for all students; speech/language therapy; and Title I services, guidancecounselor, Family Resource Center, and three computer labs used to deliver cutting-edge enrichment andremedial activities. Teachers provide daily differentiated instruction for students to address specific learningneeds and styles. After-school opportunities include Brownies, Girl Scouts, Academic Team, Cross-CountryTeam, Homework Club, Technology Club and 4H. An after-school child care program is available until 5:30 p.m.to serve the needs of our working parents and ensure the safety of our students . Parent communication andinvolvement opportunities include participation in our PTO, which meets four times a year; School-BasedDecision Making Council; monthly newsletter; and active parent volunteers.Page 26

WEST LOUISVILLE ELEMENTARY Principal: Nathan Satterly8400 Kentucky 56 Enrollment: 362Owensboro, KY 42301 Grades: Preschool-5Phone: (270) 852-7650 School Day: 7:40 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.West Louisville offers self-contained classrooms with cross-age/cross-grade grouping, which includes preschool,kindergarten, vocal music, physical education, library, guidance and technology. The GEM Program, LDProgram, MD Program, Speech and Language Program, Math Recovery, Reading Recovery and the Title Iprogram are all taught by certified teachers, who work to serve individual student needs. The BridgewayResource Center provides services to our families. West Louisville has both academic and attendance incentiveprograms. Parent volunteers and the staff developer work diligently with the teaching staff to provide the bestacademic experiences for all students. Extracurricular opportunities include: Academic Team, fifth-grade girls’dance team, bell choir, cross country club, cheerleading team, vocal music and theater, Walking Club,Extended School and an After-School Program. Parent involvement opportunities include a School-BasedDecision Making Council, which meets monthly; volunteer program; and monthly PTO meetings and scheduledstudent performances.WHITESVILLE ELEMENTARY Principal: Cindy Appleby9656 Kentucky 54 Enrollment: 406Whitesville, KY 42378 Grades: Preschool-5Phone: (270) 852-7670 School Day: 7:45 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.Whitesville Elementary School is designed to enhance the learning environment necessary to accomplishKERA goals and expected outcomes. Whitesville Elementary was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon Schoolfor outstanding academic success in 2007. Our school has 30 classrooms that are equipped to give students awell-rounded education, including the latest in technology, such as ACTIV Boards, document cameras andInter-writers. Whitesville has three computer labs and each classroom has at least one computer. Academicopportunities include K-3 primary programs, 4-5 intermediate, preschool, GEM, three resource rooms, physicaleducation, instrumental and vocal music, and Title I program. After-school activities include opportunities toparticipate in Extended School, After School Child Care, 4-H, Cub Scouts, Brownies, Boy Scouts and GirlScouts, Technology Club, Walking Club, Running Club, Lego Robotics club, and Technology Club.Parents are encouraged to get involved through the WISH Volunteer Program, PTO, Family Resource andweekly newsletters.Page 27

MIDDLE SCHOOLSBURNS MIDDLE Principal: Dane Ferguson4610 Goetz Drive Asst. Prin.: Larry ShadowenOwensboro, KY 42301 Counselors: Mike HamiltonPhone: (270) 852-7400Jean Ann StanleyFax: (270) 852-7410email: dferguson@dcps.orgGrades: 6-8 Staff Developer: Kristin AtwellEnrollment: 835Dean of Students: Kristin AtwellSchool Day: 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.Burns Middle School primarily serves students from western and central Daviess County. Burnshas been recognized internationally as an Inviting School and as a Kentucky School to Watch.We maintain a strong academic focus and rank in the top 3 percent of all middle schools inKentucky. We are guided by a philosophy that all students can achieve at high levels whenprovided with a challenging curriculum, a wide variety of instructional practices, and a caring andnurturing environment, as evidenced by our school motto: Building Unique RelationshipsNurtures Success. We utilize interdisciplinary teaching teams at all grade levels with advancedacademic classes offered in math and English at all grade levels and on all of our teams.A variety of exploratory and enrichment courses are offered to all students in each grade, whichincludes art, band, orchestra, choral music, computer applications, technology education,Spanish, family and consumer science, physical education, and personal fitness.We place a strong emphasis on the fine and practical arts. Those areas are integrated into thetotal curriculum in addition to the individual course offerings to ensure that all students are givenadequate exposure to these important educational components. Students can earn high schoolcredit in Algebra I, Geometry and Spanish I.Special services and/or programs are available in the areas of Gifted and Talented education,speech and language therapy, MMD, MD and LD.We offer a range of extracurricular activities and social experiences for all students. A wide varietyof athletic opportunities are also offered, including cross-country, football, basketball, track andfield, cheerleading and dance team. Under established guidelines, students may also participatein high school sports that are not offered at the middle school level, such as volleyball, baseball,soccer, golf, tennis, and swimming. In addition to Student Council, the school newspaper, theYearbook staff, and the more traditional school activities, we also offer a wide variety of clubs,such as Champions Against Drugs, Council for Exceptional Children, SEALS (Students ExhibitingAwesome Leadership Skills), lunch bunch book club, and many others. Our goal in offering awide variety of clubs and activities is to provide all students with opportunities to explore theirindividual interests. We promote and encourage parent involvement and provide extensiveopportunities for parents to be directly involved in their children's education through School-BasedDecision Making, school committees, PTO and a variety of volunteering opportunities.Page 28

COLLEGE VIEW MIDDLE Principal: Jennifer Crume5061 New Hartford Road Asst. Principal: Jennifer HumphreyOwensboro KY 42303 Dean of Students: Amy DobbsPhone: (270) 852-7500 Counselors: Julie TurnerGrades 6-8Michelle CotterSchool Day: 8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Enrollment: 820The vision of College View Middle School is that our faculty, staff, students and community arecommitted to academic excellence. The DCPS focus on rigor, relevance and relationships with afocal point on critical thinking instruction demonstrates the level of commitment to excellence forour students. We want to prepare students for the 21st century by providing opportunities foractive engagement in hands-on authentic activities that promote experiential learning. Thecultivation of individual student strength and talent is provided in an environment that supportsindividual differences and respects the rights of others. The school features interdisciplinaryteaching teams whose members work interdependently to achieve common goals linked to thepurpose of learning for all.Fine arts instruction is available in chorus, keyboarding, vocal music, band, art, humanities andorchestra. Practical arts classes are required in health and physical education, family andconsumer science, technology education and computers. There are six technology-based learninglabs in the building. In addition, each classroom has a digital projector, document camera andlightspeed sound equipment. While in 8th grade, students have the option to receive high schoolcredit for Spanish and algebra I/geometry.Our STAR (Students Taking Active Responsibility) and Renaissance programs offer specialacademic, attendance, citizenship and school involvement recognitions and celebrations for allstudents. Extended school services are available before and after school for students to receivetutoring in all subjects. The CVMS Youth Service Center provides the opportunity to removebarriers to learning for all students through a variety of programs.Yearbook and school newspaper are special offerings for eighth-graders. Students in all threegrades are eligible to participate in cross-country, track and volleyball. Seventh- and eighthgraderscan try out for cheerleading, Vikettes, football and basketball. Students arepermitted to participate in high school sports that are not offered at the middle school level,including swimming, soccer, baseball, softball, tennis and golf.Page 29

DAVIESS COUNTY MIDDLE Principal: Kelly Skeens1415 E. Fourth Street Asst. Principal: Valerie JonesOwensboro, KY 42303 Admin. Asst.: David KesslerPhone: (270) 852-7600 Counselors: Christie RideoutGrades: 6-8Melissa PhelpsEnrollment: 860 School Day: 8:10 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.DCMS adopts a student centered approach to learning. The school focuses on promoting academicrigor, building student relationships, and embedding relevant teaching practices. Challenging studentsat higher levels, teaching them to be problem-solvers, and helping them develop critical thinking skillsare essential to preparing students for future college and career readiness. Research based instructionalpractices that include concepts from the Paideia curriculum and technology integration into theclassroom setting facilitate student development required for 21st century learning. Students participatein interdisciplinary teaching teams which enhance learning opportunities and create more interestby connecting material across the curriculum. DCMS has also been selected as a Literacy ModelSchool for the Green River region implementing the Literacy Design Collaborative framework in conjunctionwith a grant from the Gates Foundation.DCMS has achieved at a very high level on the state testing system, KCCT. The most recent testingcycle has DCMS as the first middle school in DCPS to reach 100, which is the goal set by the state toreach by 2014. Although test scores are not the full measure of student success at DCMS, it is themost important component to measure student achievement. Realizing the varying needs of the individualstudent, DCMS differentiates instruction through a variety of class placements including collaborativeteaching, advanced academic classes, enrichment activities, and exploratory programs in thearts. DCMS also incorporates time within the school day for students to review learning targets whichallows for immediate reinforcement of instruction. Students academic competitions that encompassgeneral knowledge, math, chorus, and band. Career education begins in sixth grade and culminateswith completion of the ILP component in eighth grade. Five multi-media computer labs have increasedstudent involvement in computer and technology education along with the addition of the e-Classroom, which includes a digital projector, document camera, and light-speed system for classroomuse. "Read 180" is a technology-based reading program that engages emerging readers throughcomputer instruction and audio books.A well-rounded education also includes a competitive sports program in football, basketball, volleyball,track and cross-country in grades 7-8. Middle school students may also participate in sports at thehigh school level that are not offered at middle school, such as soccer, swimming, softball, tennis andgolf. School involvement also includes cheerleading, Pantherettes, yearbook, student newspaper,many different clubs and community service participation through those school clubs. "Panther Pride"prowls the halls of DCMS through the joint efforts of the PSTO and the Renaissance program.Students participate in school-wide events that reward student achievement, citizenship, attendance,and school involvement.Page 30

HIGH SCHOOLSAPOLLO HIGH SCHOOL Principal: Charles D. Broughton2280 Tamarack Road Asst. Prin.: Bob W. DychOwensboro, KY 42301 Asst. Prin.: Jan YoungPhone: (270) 852-7100Counselors: Kathleen Kreke, Amanda Jerome,Fax: (270) 852-7110Shawn Tomes, Keith JohnsonEnrollment: 1,399 Registrar: Marybeth StewartSchool Day: 8:10 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.Staff Developer: Catherine Sheltone-mail: charles.broughton@daviess.kyschools.us www.ahs.dcps.orgApollo High School is a progressive high school. Apollo currently offers an Honors Diploma,Accelerated Diploma and a Comprehensive Diploma curricula for students.Courses are offered in the following departments: Business, English, Foreign Language,Health/PE, Mathematics, Science, Air Force ROTC, Social Studies, Special Programs,Engineering and Technology (STEM) Education, Agriculture Education, Technical Programs,Music and Fine Arts, and Family and Consumer Science. Students have the opportunity to takemany electives, while receiving an excellent education in the core academic areas.College and Career Readiness is an important concept at Apollo High School. All students havereceived a laptop computer to use as the school moves forward with its eLearning initiative. Theentire faculty is involved with our student population in the development of the Individual LearningPlan (ILP). Homeroom classes meet twice monthly to discuss topics that are relevant according tograde level and post-secondary opportunities.In order to produce a well-rounded young adult, Apollo High School offers a strong and excellentco-curricular program. There are more than 20 interscholastic sports offered to our students,along with more than 20 clubs. Apollo's Renaissance Program gives students awards andrecognition throughout the school year for academic and attendance achievements.Parent and community involvement is very important at Apollo High School. A Site-BasedDecision Making Council consists of the principal, three teachers, two parents, one support staff,and a student representative. There are a number of parents involved in several boosterorganizations. Approximately four newsletters are distributed during the year, as well as weeklycommunications by e-mail from the principal to the parents. The OneCall Now automatedtelephone messaging system is also used to keep parents informed.A school newspaper and yearbook are offered tostudents and parents. Apollo has a website available toparents and the community for news. Apollo alsowelcomes involvement from parents on a daily basisthrough volunteering opportunities in the school’s frontoffice.Apollo High School has also received numerous district,regional, and state awards for academics and athletics.Page 31

DAVIESS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Principal: Matt Mason4255 New Hartford Road Assistant Principal: Jennifer WilsonOwensboro, KY 42303 Assistant Principal: Lance BluePhone: (270) 852-7300 Staff Developer: Jennifer HigdonFax: (270) 852-73109th Grade Dean of Students: Stefanie SkimehornEnrollment: 1,580 Counselors: Kelly Powers, Pat Hume,School Day: 8:10 a.m. - 3:16 p.m.Cassie Campbell, Kristie Milleremail: matt.mason@daviess.kyschools.us Registrar:Kelly LewisDaviess County High School is a progressive high school that strives to prepare all students forthe 21st century. While focusing on Rigor, Relevance and Relationships through the lens ofcritical thinking, DCHS has enjoyed a reputation of high expectations, which has led to some ofthe highest academic test scores in the region.The daily schedule consists of a five-period trimester schedule with the curriculum structuredaround an Academy approach. Daviess County High School offers the student three diplomas forthe 2011-12 year: a Career Preparatory Diploma, a College Preparatory Diploma and an HonorsDiploma.We offer academies in Business, Agriculture/Industrial Technology, Liberal Arts, Math/Science,Human Services/Wellness, and Mass Communication/Fine and Performing Arts. The academystructure is designed to guide students to classes of interest as they prepare for the next level.Each academy is led by an Academy Dean who organizes the academy with an emphasis oninstructional methods. Integration of disciplines is strongly encouraged and the instructional staffworks together as student advocates. Each student is assigned an advocate for four years tonurture the student and help find success at every level of the high school life. Freshmen areorganized into our Ninth-Grade Academy, which is designed to ease the transition from middle tohigh school. Ninth-Grade Academy teachers meet regularly to discuss student issues, plancurriculum, etc.Daviess County High School maintains a rich tradition of excellence in all phases of student life.Opportunities for athletic participation are available through the 20 sports offered to our students.More than 30 clubs are offered to students as well as championship caliber music, drama, andacademic organizations. DCHS consistently exceeds state-mandated academic goals. TheDCHS Renaissance Reward Program acknowledges educational achievements of students andoutstanding contributions of staff members and community partners.Community support is strong; DCHS is governed by a Site Based Decision Making Council madeup of three teachers and two parents who make policy and decisions concerning the school.Parents also are active in support groups in academic, athletic, and band booster organizations.The community is offered a newsletter and weekly news reports are sent to the local newspaper.Our volunteer program is exemplary; parents consistently log thousands of volunteer hours eachyear.An informative e-mail is periodically sent to parents,grandparents and other interested members of thecommunity. A school newspaper and yearbook areoffered to students and parents.Page 32

BEACON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL6500 U.S. 231 Principal: Tony BryantUtica KY 42376 Enrollment: 175Phone: (270) 852-7200 Grades: 9-12Fax: (270) 852-7210School Day: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.Beacon Central is a small high school serving students ages 16-21. Beacon offers instructionin an alternative setting and is mission-oriented. Beacon Central High School has a two-foldmission: Graduation and transition to adult life. Programs include: Family Resource YouthService Center; Jobs for Kentucky Graduates program; health technician and nurse; guidancecounselor; Discovery program; and special services for students with disabilities. Beacon alsooffers a High School GED program. Students are referred by Daviess County and Apollo highschools. Students and parents may also self-refer if a student has dropped out of school andwishes to return.DCPS CENTRAL OFFICE1622 Southeastern ParkwayP.O. Box 21510Owensboro, KY 42304-1510Phone: (270) 852-7000Fax: (270) 852-7030www.dcps.orgMike Gray Interim SuperintendentMatt Robbins Assistant Supt. of OperationsVicki Riley Director of Elementary Schools and Professional DevelopmentJulie Clark Director of Middle and Secondary SchoolsRobin Bush Director of Special ServicesAnthony Sparks Director of Instructional TechnologyW.H. Kretman Director of Student ServicesJana Beth Francis Director of Assessment/Research/CurriculumMark Owens Director of PersonnelDavid Humphrey Director of Operations/MaintenanceLisa SimsDirector of Food ServicesWayne Wright Director of TransportationMarcia Carpenter College and Career Readiness CoordinatorRenee Del Pico District Health CoordinatorJanet Land District Preschool CoordinatorLora Wimsatt Public Relations Coordinator Page 33

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICYIt is the policy of the Daviess County Board of Education that no person in this district shall,on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin or disability,be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination in any educational program oractivity. This includes employment, retention and promotion.Grievances of discrimination should be made to Mark Owens, coordinator of Title IX, andSection 504, at 1622 Southeastern Parkway, Owensboro KY 42303; by calling 852-7000,ext. 202; or emailing mark.owens@daviess.kyschools.usPage 34Daviess County Public SchoolsBoard of EducationChairman — Frank G. Riney IIIVice Chairman — Dianne Burns MackeyMerritt Bates-ThomasDr. Randall KingMike Clark

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Developing ...Challenging ...Preparing ...Succeeding!“Developing Students Who Will Succeed For Life”Daviess County Public Schools1622 Southeastern ParkwayOwensboro KY 42303www.dcps.org(270) 852-7000