Looking to register online? Beginning July 20, 2015, parents of returning students may register their children online using the Parent Access Portal.
New Requirements for the 2015-16 school year
If your child will be transitioning to a new Duneland School (e.g. moving from elementary to intermediate; intermediate to middle; middle to high school), parents will be required to complete a new residency affirmation statement and provide the required residency affirmation documents listed under Residency Requirements. You are obligated to do this at your child’s school building during the registration dates listed below. This is necessary even if you have a student in another grade that is not transitioning.
Residency Requirements
Proof of Residency (i.e. legal settlement) is required for all new students, transitioning students and students whose residence within the district has changed since they last enrolled in school. Acceptable documentation of legal settlement must include the student and parent/guardian’s current address on a valid rental/mortgage agreement AND one additional document, such as a current payroll stub, a valid voter’s registration card, copies of current monthly utility bills or a valid government issued ID.
Book rental fees will be payable through MyPaymentsPlus, the same payment method used for lunch accounts. If you don’t currently have a MyPaymentsPlus account you will be able to set one up during the online registration process.
Registration will still be available at the schools on the scheduled dates/times listed on the Registration page. Families and students are asked to attend registration even though they can complete most of registration online. There are several forms and documents that still need to be distributed and collected during normal registration times. All schools will be open during their designated registration hours. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to check out the other informational booths and services offered by the schools.
Book rental fees for the 2015-16 school year are Kindergarten/$155; grade 1/$189; grade 2/$157; grade 3/$146; grade 4/$135; grade 5/$144; grade 6/$159; and the middle and high school fees vary according to scheduled classes. Information and applications about free textbooks, instructional materials and supplies will be available for pick up at registration. Parents/Guardians should acquire the application for such assistance at registration. Parents must file with each school no later than Sept. 4.
The first day of classes for all Duneland students is Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015.
Registration Dates and Times:
Elementary and Intermediate School students will register in their respective buildings on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 4 & 5 from 1-3 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Parents of elementary students are asked to attend registration even if they have completed most of their registration online.
Chesterton Middle School students will register by grade level. Seventh grade students will register at the school on Monday, Aug. 10 from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Eighth grade students will register at the school on Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Students who are unable to register on any of the above dates will be enrolled on the first day of school.
Chesterton High School students will register on the following days:
Freshman and Sophomore Registration
Monday, Aug. 10, 2015
Freshmen - 8:00-9:30 a.m. A-L
Freshmen - 9:30-11:00 a.m. M-Z
Sophomores - 12:30-2:00 p.m. A-L
Sophomores - 2:00-3:30 p.m. M-Z
Junior and Senior Registration
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015
Juniors - 8:00-9:30 a.m. A-L
Juniors - 9:30-11:00 a.m. M-Z
Seniors - 12:30-2:00 p.m. A-L
Seniors - 2:00-3:30 p.m. M-Z
CHS registration will be closed from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day. If CHS students are unable to register at the time designated for his/her grade level, they may register at Open CHS Registration on Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Immunization Requirements
All Duneland School Corporation students will be required to provide documentation of the immunization requirements.
The Indiana State Department of Health Immunization Division annually reviews and updates the immunization required for school entry. A full list of all school immunization requirements can be found online at https://chirp.in.gov/
Hot lunch prices:
Single hot lunches for elementary and intermediate students will cost $2.35 per day; middle and high school $2.55 per day and adults $3.20 per day. Additional milk is 50¢ per half pint. Breakfast prices for elementary/intermediate students will cost $1.35 per day; middle and high school $1.50 per day and adults $1.75 per day. Reduced fees are 30¢ for breakfast and 40¢ lunch.
Free and Reduced Lunches
There is NO need to fill out an application if you are currently using the food stamp program or TANF. If at anytime DURING the school year you apply for food stamps or TANF and are approved, you MUST fill out an application and submit it completed and signed. Your children will be automatically certified to receive FREE Breakfast and Lunch at that time.
You will only need to fill out one application per household listing all of your children that are students at Duneland Schools. Applications are available on the Duneland website. You can turn this application in at any Duneland School Corporation location. Apply early so that your children can start school already approved for free or reduced meals. Students can receive a free or reduced meal from any lunch line at all schools.
Transportation
Duneland students who live outside the established walking boundaries of their respective schools may be bused to and from school. Bus routes for registered Duneland students will be available on or about August 17 via the Skyward Parent Portal. A bus driver will be available at registration in each school building to answer general questions regarding transportation. Check with neighbors for approximate bus pick up times. Buses are scheduled to arrive at the respective buildings approximately 15 minutes before school begins.
CHS Parking Permits
Students are encouraged to use the school buses, to carpool, and to drive only when essential. Students allowed to drive must present their current driver’s license and completed registration form in order to purchase a parking permit. Parking Permit Registration Forms may be downloaded by visiting the website at www.duneland.k12.in.us/chs. PARENT SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED ON REGISTRATION FORM. Parking permits are $10 and can be purchased beginning August 17 in the Assistant Principals’ Office.
Daily Schedule
The following opening and closing times have been established for each building for the 2015-2016 school year:
Chesterton High School - 7:40 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Liberty and Westchester Intermediate - 8:15 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.
Chesterton Middle School - 7:55 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.
All Elementary Schools - 8:00 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.
School phone numbers:
Bailly Elementary 983-3670
Brummitt Elementary 983-3660
Chesterton Middle 983-3776
Chesterton High 983-3730
Jackson Elementary 983-3680
Liberty Elementary 983-3650
Liberty Intermediate 983-3690
Westchester Intermediate 983-3710
Yost Elementary 983-3640
Transportation 983-3615
Duneland Administration 983-3600
Early Dismissal Days: All Duneland students will have early dismissals on the following days: Thursday, Sept. 10; Tuesday, Oct. 6; Parent Conference days: Wednesday, Nov. 4 and Thursday, Nov. 5; Thursday, Dec. 3; Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016; Tuesday, April 5 and Wednesday, May 4. School dismissal times will be: Elementary at 1:45 p.m.; Intermediate at 1:35 p.m., CMS at 2:25 p.m. and CHS at 2:10 p.m.