All North Union Schools are 100% Smoke Free
Thursday, March 7, 2013
REMINDER: All North Union Schools is 100% smoke-free AT ALL TIMES. Please refrain from using tobacco products while visiting our campus. Thank you. read more
School Financial Data
You can review all of the schools districts financial information at this link: http://www.dom.state.ia.us/local/schools/index.html read more
School Closing Information
****INCLEMENT WEATHER**** From My Corner – November 2012 Inclement Weather When there is a late start, early dismissal or a school closing, thirty (30) different radio and television entities . . . read more
Internet Use Policy
All students and employees of the North Sentral Kossuth Community School are required to sign and abide by the Appropriate Use Policy for Internet Access. Access to the internet is offered as a way to increase the resources available to . . . read more
Behavior at School Sponsored Events
There are posted rules in the gym and near the football field. GYM RULES: No sitting on edge of stage. Students need to be sitting on bleachers at all times. No unnecessary leaving the gym. No disrupting of . . . read more
Change of Address or Telephone
Please inform the principal’s secretary of any changes in your home address or telephone number so that this can be changed on your student’s records. read more
Child Custody
When parents are divorced/separated, both have equal rights where their child/children are concerned unless a court order exists that limits the rights of one parent. If such a court order exists, a copy of the court order must be provided to . . . read more
Complaints and Grievances
It is the goal of the district to resolve students’ complaints and grievances at the lowest level. Students are encouraged to address problems to the student’s teacher or other licensed employee, other than the administration, for . . . read more
Entrance and Admission Requirements
A child wishing to enroll must present evidence of age in the form of a birth certificate or other comparable evidence before that child may enroll. It will be at the discretion of the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee . . . read more
Fire Drill, Tornado Drill, Intruder
FIRE DRILL, TORNADO DRILL, INTRUDER Fire, tornado, and intruder drills will be held at regular intervals throughout the school year. The teacher will discuss the procedure that students are to follow. Emergency drills . . . read more
Harmful, Nuisance and Dangerous Devices
The possession or use of harmful implements or nuisance devices such as pea shooters, firearms, knives, firecrackers, laser pointers, noisemakers, water pistols, etc. will not be allowed on school grounds or at school-sponsored events. . . . read more
Harrassment (Bullying)
HARASSMENT (BULLYING) Harassment of students by other students will not be tolerated. This includes, but it is not limited to, harassment on the basis of race, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, religion, marital . . . read more
Language, Spoken or Written
LANGUAGE (SPOKEN OR WRITTEN) Profanity of any kind will not be tolerated. School Board Policy provides that any student who directs profanity, obscene language, obscene gestures, or any other type of harassment toward school . . . read more
Messages and Deliveries
Messages and deliveries from home should be left in the office. Students will be called out of class only in an emergency. read more
North Kossuth Elem/NSK HS Child Abuse Investigators
Investigators for allegations of abuse of students by school employees: Level One Investigator Julie Runksmeier 515-272-4361 Level One Alternate Michelle Berninghaus 515-272-4361 read more
Open Enrollment
Parents who wish to transfer their child out of the district under Open Enrollment may pick up appropriate forms in the office of the Superintendent. These forms must be completed and returned to the superintendent’s office on or before . . . read more
Outstanding Obligations
Before any student may officially graduate, transfer from, or leave the school at the end of the school year, all fees and bills must be paid. This includes all individual obligations such as lab fees, library or book fines, athletic . . . read more
School Cancellation and Delay
Early Dismissal/Late Start—During the school day, if there is threatening weather, please keep your radio on so you will be aware of any early dismissal, should one be necessary. We broadcast closings/early dismissals, late starts on: . . . read more
School Property
The school is public property and represents a tremendous investment of the parents and community. Please help the custodians care for it properly. Acts of vandalism are punishable by Iowa Law and/or subject to school action. Students should . . . read more
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment will not be tolerated in the North Kossuth . . . read more
Student Records
In order to facilitate the educational process of the student, records on each student are kept in the building in which the student is currently attending. The custodian of the records is the building principal. Questions regarding student . . . read more
Suspension from School
Students may be assigned an in-school suspension by the principal for up to 10 days. Out-of-school-suspensions may be assigned by the principal for an additional 10 days when removal of student from the building is in the best interest of the . . . read more
Transfers In and Out of the District
Students who transfer into the district must meet the same requirements as those students who initially enroll in the district, including age and immunization requirements. If possible, the student must provide the district with proof of . . . read more
Visitors
Visitors are always welcome, especially parents/guardians. Visitors, however, must register in the office. The student must accompany the guest throughout the school day and will be responsible for the guest’s conduct. A school . . . read more
Track your child's progress with JMC Online
As many have already discovered, JMC's Online Grade Access is a great way to keep track of your child's progress at Sentral. Use the link below or the JMC icon at the right hand side of our home page to log in and see what this site . . . read more
Apply for free and reduced lunches
There are applications for free and reduced lunches for your students under the student forms tab on this web site. Families who qualify are encouraged to take advantage of this federal program that provides student lunches . . . read more
Sentral School District's Mission Statement
Sentral Community School Mission Statement As a TEAM, the students, parents, educators, and community will create a safe environment that builds character and assures a quality education for all with opportunities to . . . read more
Test Your Knowledge
Wedding Traditions Around the World Quiz By Megan Aemmer Just about everyone has been to a wedding at . . . read more
Online Payment System
Make Payments Online! Sentral and North Kossuth are pleased to bring you the online convenience of our new payment processing system, PaySchools. This program allows you to make school-related payments online via e-check or . . . read more
Sign Up for News Update
School News Update Headlines from Sentral and North Kossuth Community School District, delivered straight to your inbox! How to subscribe or Unsubscribe to Our Mailing Lists 1) Select . . . read more
Attendance - A Key to Your Student's Success
Schools are responsible for teaching your child. But schools can't do their job if your child is absent. Learning builds day by day. A child who misses a day of school misses a day of learning! Research shows that children . . . read more
Ways Busy parents Can Help Children Succeed On Tests
Standardized tests are more common today then ever before. And the stakes have never been higher. These tests are used to measure student achievement and to tell schools which shills students need to improve. And with . . . read more
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
ATTENTION PARENTS AND GUARDIANS ALL STUDENTS ENTERING THE SENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRIST MUST MEET MINIMUM IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS BEFORE THEY WILL BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND SCHOOL. All students are required by State Law . . . read more
