Pickerington Academy News

Hello Pickerington Academy Families and New Enrollments !!!!

As a staff, we are committed to providing all students with an appropriate and challenging educational experience. We believe learning provides tremendous opportunities for students to access the curriculum and specialized courses in a flexible learning environment, that might not otherwise be available.

Senior Friday School Opportunity

We have met with some of our seniors this week and will next week. They have been invited to Friday School. Friday School will begin on Friday, October 27, and it runs from 1:00p.m.-2:30p.m. This is an opportunity for your Senior to get specialized support, so they can be a 2024 graduate.

Cell phones have become a major distraction and students will not be permitted to use them during Friday school.

Transportation will not be provided. Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great weekend.

I will also send out individual emails to families with more details as needed.

REMINDER: PICTURE DAY RETAKES OCT. 24th 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Hugh Frost

Pickerington Academy Principal

Office (614) 830-2792

Disclaimer

As required by state law, please remember to call our office at 614-830-2797, and press option 1, if your student will be late or missing school. Also, please state the reason, so that it can be coded correctly. Alternatively, you may also email kelly_kevelder@plsd.us to verify their absence. Failure to report their absence will result in an unexcused absence.

THE PICKERINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED, OCTOBER 23, 2023 DUE TO LIBRARY STAFF DEVELOPMENT.

Oct. 24 : Picture Day Retake

Nov. 7: No School. Election Day.

Nov. 27-29: No School. Thanksgiving.

• In cooperation with MEPS and local Military recruiters, Pickerington High School North will be offering a free, optional ASVAB test to grades 10-12 on December 12th, 2023 at 8am here at PHSN. The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an exam that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

• While used for enlistment purposes, taking the ASVAB does not commit you to military enlistment. It also serves as an important tool in identifying your skills & abilities, provides career exploration information, links achievement with interest, assists in planning your high school curriculum, including work-related courses, and helps to identify a potential career path. It does not obligate students to the military!

To schedule the exam, students need to come see Mrs. Hurd or email her for the registration link, michelle_hurd@plsd.us . The deadline is: Wednesday, November 1st, 2023. Results of the exam will be reviewed with students on January 11th, 2024.

Pickerington High School North - https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/domain/118

Pickerington High School Central - https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/Domain/21

Updated info can be viewed by visiting home school website or contacting building

Students and families can pay outstanding school fees online using the links in Infinite Campus. It is important to stay ahead of this as students progress through high school as unpaid fees will affect students' graduation and transcripts their senior year. Please reach out to the school if you have questions or need financial assistance.

Superintendent's Message

Dear students, parents/guardians,

I am pleased to introduce the Student Code of Conduct for Pickerington Local Schools. Our code of conduct is a comprehensive resource designed to support the growth and development of our students, as well as ensure their safety and well-being while they are in our care.

Our mission in Pickerington Local Schools is to educate for tomorrow by ensuring every student is prepared for life after graduating, whether enrolling in college, enlisting in the armed forces, or following their career path. An important first step towards fulfilling this mission is to provide a learning environment that is orderly, safe, and positive. As Superintendent, one of the responsibilities I hold most seriously, is to provide a safe and secure environment for students and staff.

Students and families, PLSD is privileged to partner with you in cultivating a safe environment for all of our students to thrive academically and socially. Please review with your child the expectations for conduct and attendance found in this handbook. Working together, we can continue to keep schools among the safest places in the community for children to learn and grow.

Thank you for your commitment to PLSD.

Sincerely,

Chris M. Briggs, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=113

In English:

Pickerington Schools will take reasonable steps to ensure that persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) have meaningful access and an equal opportunity to participate in all services, activities, and programs available throughout the district. It is the policy of PLSD to ensure meaningful communication with LEP students and families and to communicate information related to the education of all students. All services needed to comply with this policy will be provided for students and their families in need of such assistance free of charge. For assistance, please call 614-833-2110.

(In Nepali)

भाषा सहायतासम्बन्धी सूचना:

Pickerington Schools ले सीमित अङ्ग्रेजी प्रवीणता (LEP) भएका व्यक्तिहरूसँग डिस्ट्रिक्टभर उपलब्ध सबै सेवा, क्रियाकलाप र कार्यक्रमहरूमा अर्थपूर्ण पहुँच र सहभागी हुन पाउने समान अवसर छ भनी सुनिश्चित गर्नका लागि उचित कदमहरू चाल्ने छ। LEP भएका विद्यार्थी र परिवारहरूसँग अर्थपूर्ण सञ्चार सुनिश्चित गर्ने र सबै विद्यार्थीहरूको शिक्षासँग सम्बन्धित जानकारी सञ्चार गर्ने PLSD को नीति हो। यो नीतिको अनुपालन गर्न आवश्यक पर्ने सबै सेवाहरू यस प्रकारको सहायता आवश्यक भएका विद्यार्थी र उहाँहरूका परिवारहरूलाई निःशुल्क रूपमा उपलब्ध गराइने छ। सहायताको लागि, कृपया 614-833-2110 मा कल गर्नुहोस्



En Español:

Las escuelas de Pickerington tomarán medidas razonables para garantizar que las personas con dominio limitado del inglés (LEP) tengan un acceso fácil y la misma oportunidad de participar en todos los servicios, actividades y programas disponibles en todo el distrito. La política de PLSD es asegurar una comunicación significativa con los estudiantes LEP, sus familias y comunicar información relacionada con la educación de todos los estudiantes. Todos los servicios necesarios para cumplir con esta política se proporcionarán a los estudiantes y sus familias que necesiten dicha asistencia de forma gratuita. Para obtener ayuda, llame al 614-833-2110.

Pickerington Academy Principal

7800 Refugee Road -Door Q

Pickerington, Ohio 43147

Office (614) 830-2792

Fax (614) 830-2768