Back-To-School from Superintendent Dr. Pam Campbell CONGRATULATIONS! Columbia Central High School was granted the Silver Award in 2013, rating CCHS in the top 10% Nationally. Scores in Science, Reading and Writing were #1 in the county over the past five years. Students are encouraged to select the most challenging classes due to an imple- mented weighted grading sys- tem. Teachers are highly quali- fied and most hold a Masters’ Degree in their major teaching area. A strong com- mitment to “Failure Is Not an Option” is at the core of the aca- demics; students who struggle academically are identified early and every effort is made to provide tu- toring and other assistance to promote success. Columbia Central High School’s first-rate athletic department give our stu- dent athletes an opportunity to succeed and more than half of Colum- bia Cen- tral’s High School students are in- volved in up to three sports during the year. Students also benefit from various Leadership oppor- tunities. Our success...94.7% of Colum- bia Central High School Students move forward to higher education. GO GOLDEN EAGLES! August 2013 Calendar of Events Open Houses August 26th and 27th First Day of School September 3rd School Conferences Nov. 25th—Nov. 26th No School Days: Jan. 20th, Feb. 17th, May 26th Half Days Nov. 26+27th, Apr.18th Last Day of School June 6th (half day) For more details www.myeagles.org Points of Pride! Top Test Scores in the county Integrated Technol- ogy in all grade lev- els Strong and success- ful sports programs Community Service Opportunities Curriculum-and Edu- cational based trips including Washing- ton D.C. and Euro- pean Countries August 2013 The Columbia School District ~ ― A solid foundation for a bright future.‖ Mission Statement The Columbia School District, in partnership with the community, will provide a safe and positive learning environment, which will prepare all students to contribute and compete in a global society. Bond Proposal Columbia School District will be bringing an important Bond Proposal to area voters on Tuesday, Novem- ber 5, 2013. Bond Proposal One offers an opportunity to give students a safe, warm, dry and smart school environment, focusing on a 21 st Learning Environment. Bond Proposal Two focuses on improving and reorganizing the high school which will enable the district to renovate and enhance technology. The Facilities Improvement Team (F.I.T.) has been meeting the past few months to support, educate and get the word out on the subject. Learn more on Facebook. Welcome to the Columbia School District! As a school family, we are proud to be a part of this community. Our exceptional teachers and staff members strive for excellence as we diligently work with your student to increase his or her educational abilities. The Columbia School Dis- trict, in partnership with the community, provides a safe and positive learning environ- ment, which prepares all stu- dents to contribute and com- pete in a global society. Our points of pride include strong academics which have produced high test scores, an award winning band program and high school pre- engineering courses that use project based learning to en- hance each student’s skills. In addition, the Columbia School District offers exemplary ath- letic programs where good sportsmanship, teamwork, and a healthy competitive spirit are mandated. Advanced Placement courses that challenge our students and provide an op- portunity to earn college credit are offered at Columbia Cen- tral High. For our youngest learners, the Columbia School District preschool provides a firm and enjoyable educational base. The Columbia School District believes that ALL students can learn and achieve mastery of essential skills. The district also be- lieves that education is a cooperative effort between home, school and the com- munity. We’re expecting an outstanding 2013 –14! Stay connected by Face- book, Twitter & sign up for on our weekly E-Letter by email.
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Back-To-School from Superintendent Dr. Pam Campbell
CONGRATULATIONS! Columbia Central High
School was granted the
Silver Award in 2013,
rating CCHS in the top
10% Nationally.
Scores in Science, Reading
and Writing were #1 in the
county over the past five
years.
Students are encouraged to
select the most challenging
classes due to an imple-
mented weighted grading sys-
tem.
Teachers are highly quali-
fied and most hold a Masters’
Degree in their major teaching
area.
A strong com-
mitment to
“Failure Is Not an
Option” is at the
core of the aca-
demics; students
who struggle academically
are identified early and every
effort is made to provide tu-
toring and other assistance
to promote success.
Columbia Central High
School’s first-rate athletic
department
give our stu-
dent athletes
an opportunity
to succeed
and more
than half
of Colum-
bia Cen-
tral’s High
School
students
are in-
volved in
up to three sports during the
year. Students also benefit
from various Leadership oppor-
tunities.
Our success...94.7% of Colum-
bia Central High
School Students
move forward to
higher education.
GO GOLDEN EAGLES!
August 2013
Calendar of Events
Open Houses
August 26th and 27th
First Day of School
September 3rd
School Conferences
Nov. 25th—Nov. 26th
No School Days: Jan. 20th,
Feb. 17th, May 26th
Half Days
Nov. 26+27th, Apr.18th
Last Day of School June
6th (half day)
For more details
www.myeagles.org
Points of Pride!
Top Test Scores in
the county
Integrated Technol-
ogy in all grade lev-
els
Strong and success-
ful sports programs
Community Service
Opportunities
Curriculum-and Edu-
cational based trips
including Washing-
ton D.C. and Euro-
pean Countries
August 2013
The Columbia School District ~ ― A solid foundation for a bright future.‖
Mission Statement The Columbia School District, in partnership with the community, will provide a safe and positive learning
environment, which will prepare all students to contribute and compete in a global society.
Bond Proposal Columbia School District will be bringing an important Bond Proposal to area voters on Tuesday, Novem-
ber 5, 2013. Bond Proposal One offers an opportunity to give students a safe, warm, dry and smart
school environment, focusing on a 21st Learning Environment. Bond Proposal Two focuses on improving
and reorganizing the high school which will enable the district to renovate and enhance technology. The
Facilities Improvement Team (F.I.T.) has been meeting the past few months to
support, educate and get the word out on the subject. Learn more on Facebook.
Welcome to the
Columbia
School District!
As a school
family, we are proud to be a
part of this community. Our
exceptional teachers and staff
members strive for excellence
as we diligently work with your
student to increase his or her
educational abilities.
The Columbia School Dis-
trict, in partnership with the
community, provides a safe
and positive learning environ-
ment, which prepares all stu-
dents to contribute and com-
pete in a global society.
Our points of pride include
strong academics which have
produced high test scores, an
award winning band program
and high school pre-
engineering courses that use
project based learning to en-
hance each student’s skills. In
addition, the Columbia School
District offers exemplary ath-
letic programs where good
sportsmanship, teamwork,
and a healthy competitive
spirit are mandated.
Advanced Placement
courses that challenge our
students and provide an op-
portunity to earn college credit
are offered at Columbia Cen-
tral High.
For our youngest learners,
the Columbia School District
preschool provides a firm
and enjoyable educational
base. The Columbia School
District believes that ALL
students can learn and
achieve mastery of essential
skills. The district also be-
lieves that education is a
cooperative effort between
home, school and the com-
munity.
We’re expecting an
outstanding 2013 –14!
Stay connected by Face-
book, Twitter & sign up
for on our weekly E-Letter
by email.
Columbia Schools Community
is a community of faculty, teach-
ers, parents and students who
are working together to ensure
their students’ successful path
into the future.
Parents at the Columbia
School District are encouraged
to get in-
volved and
stay involved
in their
child’s school
life.
There are
a variety of ways for parents to
become part of their children’s
school life such as Donuts with
Dad and Muffins with Mom at
the Elementary, Parent Night
Educational Events at the Mid-
dle School and attending St
dents’ Sports Events at the
High School.
An important as-
pect to students’
wellbeing is their
diet. The Columbia
School District
meets the federal
guidelines for
the Healthy Kids Act.
This Act, which was initi-
ated from the Obama
Administration, was com-
pleted and approved in
January of 2013.
Students who do not re-
ceive a school lunch are re-
quired to bring lunch money
or a sack lunch of their own.
However, if students do not
have lunch money or a lunch
with them, one will be pro-
vided to them at no charge.
This new guideline that in-
cludes no
charges for
breakfast or
lunch will be
implemented
starting in the
2013/14
school year. Students will be
provided a sandwich and
milk for lunch.
Parents: Please send lunch
money. Lunch deposits are
available to review on the
following web-
site:
SendMoney-
ToSchool.com
ered a “look-a-like” con-
trolled substance. Compli-
ance with this policy is man-
datory for all students. Any
student who violates this
policy will be subject to dis-
ciplinary action, in accor-
dance with due process and
as specified in the student
handbooks, up to and in-
cluding expulsion from
school. When required by
state law, the district will
In accordance with Federal
Law, the Board of Education
prohibits the use, possession,
concealment, or distribution of
drugs by students on school
grounds, in school or school
approved vehicles, or at any
school-related event. Drugs
include any alcoholic beverage,
anabolic steroid, dangerous
controlled substance as de-
fined by state statute, or sub-
stance that could be consid-
also notify law enforcement offi-
cials.
The district is concerned about
any student who is a victim of
alcohol or drug abuse and will
facilitate the process by which
he/she receives help through
programs and services available
in the community. Students and
their parents should contact the
school principal or counselor
whenever such help is needed.
Who we are...
Drug Free School Policy
Federally funded programs
No Child Left Behind requires local school districts to ensure that all teachers hired to teach core aca-demic subjects in Title 1 programs are highly quali-fied. In general a “highly qualified teacher” is one with full certification, a Bachelor’s Degree and dem-onstrated competence in subject knowledge and teaching. (Core subjects include English, Reading or Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Foreign Lan-guages, Civics and Government, Economics, Arts, History and Geography) Parents of children in schools that receive Title 1 funding have the right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of the student’s classroom teachers.
CONTENTS pg.’s Get to know Columbia School District! 1-2 Back to School Dates and Times 2 Columbia Child Care Info 3 Columbia Central Fitness Center 4-5 Bus Routes and Bus Rid-ing Guidelines 6-9 Free and Reduced Lunches Info 10-13 Bond Issue 14-15 Q & A’s 16
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Back To School Bash
August 27th 5 to 6:30 p.m.
tour the building
meet teachers and
classmates
sign up for activities
and events
enjoy music and
games
Back to School Open
House
August 26th: 5 to 6 p.m.
Meet teachers and tour
the building
Back to School Open House
August 27th:
Freshman/New Student
Orientation 6:00 p.m.
Open House 7:00 p.m.
Open Houses!
The Columbia School District ~ ― A solid foundation for a bright future.‖
ATHETIC TICKET PRICE
CMS…$ 2.00 CCHS…$4.00 Adults…$ 5.00
Family Pass - $ 135.00 all events Student Pass - $ 70.00 all events
Prices subject to change Columbia Central Athletic Passes (Family/
Individual) are on sale in the High School Athletic Office.
Phone: 592-6634
“The habits we form from childhood make no small
difference but rather they make all the difference.”
~ Aristotle
In compliance with
Federal regulations, the Columbia School
District has established the following
guidelines concerning student records:
The District Records Officer is responsi-
ble for the supervision of all student re-
cords. The officer is located at 11775
Hewitt Road and can be reached by call-
ing 592-6634. Each student’s records
will be kept in a confidential file located
at the student’s school office. The infor-
mation in a student’s record file will be
available for review only by the parents
or legal guardian of a student, adult stu-
dent (18 years of age or older), and
those authorized by Federal law and Dis-
trict regulations.
A parent, guardian, or adult student has
the following rights:
A. inspect and review the student’s
education records
B. request amendments if the parent
believes the record is inaccurate,
misleading, or otherwise in violation
of the student’s rights
C. consent to disclosures of personally-
identifiable information contained in
the student’s education records,
except to those disclosures allowed
by the law
D. challenge District noncompliance
with a parent’s request to amend the
records through a hearing
E. file a complaint with the Depart-
ment of Education
F. obtain a copy of the District’s policy
and administrative guidelines on
student records
The District has established the follow-
ing information about each student as
“directory information”:
name and address; date and place of
birth; photograph; major field of study;
participation in officially recognized
activities and sports; height and
weight; if a member of an athletic
team; dates of attendance; date of
graduation and awards received; honor
rolls; scholarships; and telephone
numbers only for inclusion in school or
PTO directories.
The District will make the above infor-
mation available upon a legitimate
request unless a parent, guardian or
adult student notifies the District Re-
cords Officer in writing within ten (10 )
days from the date of this notification
that he or she will not permit distribu-
tion of any or all of such information.
Student Record Confidentiality
Pesticide Notification
Dear Parent/Guardian: As a part of the Columbia School District’s (daycare center’s) pest management program, pesticides are occasionally applied. You have the right to be informed prior to any pesticide application made to the school (daycare) grounds and buildings. In certain emergencies, pesticides may be applied without prior notice, but you will be provided notice following any such appli-cation. If you need prior notification, please complete the information below and submit to: Pam Campbell, Superintendent ~ Columbia School District 11775 Hewitt Road, Brooklyn, MI 49230, Phone: (517) 592-6641
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PESTICIDE PRIOR NOTIFICATION REQUEST Parent/Guardian Name: __________________ Student’s Name: __________________ Street Address: __________________ City: _____________ Zip Code: ___________ Telephone Numbers: Daytime __________ Evening: _________ Please Check One: I wish to be notified prior to a scheduled pesticide treatment inside of the building. I wish to be notified prior to a scheduled pesticide treatment on the outside grounds of the school (daycare center). Both of the above Signature_____________________ Date __________
The Columbia School District ~ ― A solid foundation for a bright future.‖
Insurance Each school building office has informational brochures regarding student health insur-ance. If your children are uninsured, medical coverage may be avail-able to you. Visit or call your schools office to inquire further. Columbia Elementary School (517) 592-6632 Columbia Middle School (517) 592-2181 Columbia Central High School (517) 592-6634
Columbia Community Fitness Center Membership Information
Facility Fee - A $ 10 per year fee is charged to every high school student who uses the fitness center to help defray some of the upkeep and maintenance of the fitness center.
A ―student registration and waiver card‖ must be completed
Students must be current on the ―Facility Fee‖ which lasts one calendar year
Student hours during school:
after school until 4:30 p.m. Mon.– Fri. Students that have sports practice or a job will be given special consideration for afterhours access.
Summer Hours Students may use the fitness center anytime the fitness cen-ter is open (go to: www.ccfitnesscenter.org for times)
Rules for Students
No loud music or yelling
Students must have their CSD school ID to ―scan in‖
Students must ―work in‖ with members and be courteous
A team of educational specialists evaluate the child to determine the type of degree of disability and the best kind of program place-ment. This evaluation often includes medical specialists. Pre-Primary Special Education services are available for the: ~ mentally impaired
~ emotionally impaired
~ specific learning disabled
~ physically and otherwise health impaired
(POHI)
~ hearing impaired
~ visually impaired
~ speech and language impaired
So, if you have, or know of, a preschool child
who may benefit from these services, call: Dr. Pamela Campbell, Superintendent Columbia School District 11775 Hewitt Road Brooklyn, MI 49230 (517) 592-6641
Dear Parents,
Public Act 198 of 1971, the Mandatory Spe-
cial Education Act, establishes the right of
handicapped person(s), from birth through
the age of 25, to equal opportunity within the
public schools.
This means that handicapped children do not
need to wait until they are school age to
benefit from special education services.
It is important that help be obtained for the
handicapped at the earliest possible age. In
the State of Michigan, this help is free and is
available through your public schools.
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NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
It is the policy of the Columbia School District that no person shall, on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, or
handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or
activity or in employment.
Any questions concerning the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
sex, should be directed to:
Dr. Pamela Campbell ~ Superintendent
Columbia School District
11775 Hewitt Road ~ Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6641
Inquiries related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap,
should be directed to Dr. Campbell Section 504 Coordinator.
The Columbia School District ~ ― A solid foundation for a bright future.‖
Student’s Fitness Center Fee
Love,
Laugh,
Cherish
each
other
Julie Slusher, our Columbia School District English teacher, accompanied 34 Columbia Central High School students on a seven day trip to Rome, Italy. The group stayed at the Cice-rone hotel which was conveniently located in central Rome. Each night, stu- dents were served a five -course meal of traditional Italian foods. Following dinner, they were able to explore the ancient city. Students learned about the city’s fasci-nating history, architecture and culture. Among the sights visited were the Roman Forum, the Colosseo, the Spanish Steps, the Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, the Vatican and Sistine Chapel, the Ro-man Catacombs, and the Pantheon. The group also traveled to Pompeii and spent a day touring the ancient ruins there. ―This was an amazing trip with a wonderful group of students,‖ Slusher said.
School Beginning & Ending Times
Elementary 7:55 a.m.—2:55 p.m.
Middle 8:00 a.m.—2:55 p.m.
Secondary 7:45 a.m.—2:35 p.m.
All levels of students will be
picked up at their bus stop and
will then be delivered to their
appropriate buildings. Any addi-
tional questions can be directed
to our Transportation Department
at 592-6449.
Route 1
Leaving the bus lot at 6:40 a.m.
Starting On Ocean Beach going North, Left On N. Lake Rd & Rita Dr., Left On Grand Blvd., Right On N. Lake, Left On Clark Lake Rd., Right On S. Stoney Lake Rd., Turn around at Benton Rd., Right On Clarklake Rd., Blue Ridge Rd. & Hyde Rd., Left On Reed Rd., Right On Clarklake Rd., Right On N. Lake Rd., Left On Hyde Rd., Left On Jefferson Rd. to Brooklyn Village limits to:
Columbia Central High School, Columbia Middle School, Columbia
Elementary School.
Bus Routes 2013-2014
Route 2
Leaving the bus lot at 6:30 a.m.
Starting out at M-50 east on Riverside, Right On Mc Kinney Rd., Left On Crego Rd., Right On Deland Rd., Left On S. Stoney Lake Rd., Left On Giles Rd., Right on Crego Rd., Left On Peterson Rd., Right On N. Lake Rd., Left On Ocean Beach Rd., Left On Riverside Rd., Left On M-50, Right on Chicago Rd., Left On Austin Rd., Left On East St., Right On Nottawa Sepee, Left On M-50, Left On Palmer Rd., Right On Wolf Lake Rd., Right On Case Rd. to Brooklyn Village Limits to:
Columbia Middle School, Columbia Elementary School and then to Columbia Central High
School.
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To view
maps of
routes use
our website
at Columbia
School Dis-
trict.org and
follow the
transporta-
tion link.
Instant Alert
Notification
The web site is:
https://
instan-
talert.honeywell.com.
Parents can create an
account, find their
students and prioritize
the instant alerts they
want to receive and
have it emailed or text
messaged to them.
Parents who need to
update their child’s
Instant Alert informa-
tion can also contact
our Transportation
Department at (517)
592-6449. Keep your
contact numbers
updated at your chil-
The Columbia School District ~ ― A solid foundation for a bright future.‖
Route 4
Leaving the bus lot at 6:35 a.m. Starting at Waterman Rd. heading east form Mill St. Waterman Rd. across Antcliff Rd., Right On Hardcastle Rd., Left On Owen Rd. Turn around, Left On Hardcastle Rd., Right On Ladd Rd., Left On Antcliff Rd., Right On Wamplers lake Rd., Left On North Dr., turnaround, Left On Wamplers Lake Rd., Left On Audell Dr., Turn around, Left On Wamplers Lake Rd., Left On Spicer Dr., Bellflower Dr. & McIntosh St., Turn around, Left On Spicer Dr., Left On Wamplers Lake Rd., to M-50 to: Columbia Central High School, Columbia Middle School, Columbia Elementary School.
Route 3
Leaving the bus lot at 6:23 a.m. Starting at Horning Rd., Right On Hardcastle Rd., Left On Owen Rd., Right On Lawrence Rd., Left On Beech Rd., Left On Watkins Rd., Left on Cash Rd., Right On Lawrence Rd., Left On Horning Rd., Right On Fay Lake Rd., Left On Arnold Rd., Turn around at Case Rd., Left On Fay Lake Rd., Right On Austin Rd., Turnaround at Buzz Rd., West On Austin Rd., Right On Case Rd., Left on Swan View Dr., Turn around, Right On Case Rd. to Brooklyn Village Limits to: Columbia Central High School, Columbia Middle School, Columbia Elementary School.
Route 5
Leaving the bus lot at 6:25 a.m.
Starting On Wamplers Lake Rd. at M-50, Right On Oak St., Right On Lakeview Dr., Right On Ash St., Left On Wamplers Lake Rd., Right On Wellwood Rd., Left On Sharon Hollow Rd., Left On Wolf Rd., Turn around, Right On Sharon Hollow Rd., Right On Wellwood Rd., Right on Noggles Rd., Turn around, Right on Wellwood Rd., Right On Wamplers Lake Rd., Left On Pink St., Right On Sunset Dr., Bear Left on Shady Lane, Left On Vineyard Heights, Left On Pink St., Left On Wamplers Lake Rd. to Constitution Ave., Right On Nicole Dr., Left On Constitution Dr., Right On Ashley Ct. to: Columbia Central High School, Columbia Middle School, Columbia Elementary School.
Bus Route number- Time bus departs bus garage with roads traveled;
Route times subject to change.
Route 6
Leaving the bus lot at 6:25 a.m.
Starting On US-12 east of Brooklyn Hwy, Right On Old Monroe Pike Rd.,
Right On M-50, Turn around at Yoders, Right On US 12, Left On Egan Hwy,
Turn around at Cedar St., Left On Pine Rd., Right On Spruce St., Right On
Maple St., Left On Egan Hwy, Right On US-12, Right On Person Hwy, Con-
tinue On Pink St., Turn around at Vineyard Heights, Right On Emerald Dr.,
Turn around, Right On Person Hwy, Right On US-12, Right On M-50, Left On
Brooklyn Rd., Left On Daugherty Rd. to Camp DeSales, Turn around, Right
On Monroe Pike Rd. to Wamplers Lake Rd. to:
Columbia Central High School, Columbia Middle School, Columbia
Elementary School.
Route 9
Leaving the bus lot at 6:20 a.m.
Starting On Vicary Rd. west of Jackson Rd., Right On East Shore Dr.,
Right On Clarewood Dr., Left On Valley Park Dr., Right On Vicary Rd.,
Right On Springmill Dr., Left On Mirror Dr., Left On Eaglehurst Dr., Left
On Vicary Rd., Right On Waldron Rd., Left On Grandview Dr., Left On
Waldron Rd., Left On US-12, Lake St., Left On S. Jackson Rd., Right
On Harper Rd., Right On Crestridge Dr.,Crestridge Dr. & Hilltop Dr., Left
On Northmoor Dr., Left On Westmoor Dr., Right On Emerald Dr., Left
on Shannon Dr., O’Connell Dr. & Shannon Dr., Ferris Ct. & Shannon
Dr., Right On Killybegs Ln., Left On Limerick Ln., Left On Somerset Rd.,
Left On US-12, Left On US 127, Right On Vicary Rd., Straight on Ce-
ment City Rd. to:
Columbia Central High School, Columbia Middle School, Columbia
Elementary School.
Route 8
Leaving the bus lot at 6:30 a.m.
Starting On Silver Lake Hwy south of Cement City Rd., Right On Wheaton
Rd., Left On US-12, Right On Tompkins Dr., Turn around, Right On US-
12, Right On Harris Dr., Turn around on Harris Dr., Right On US-12, Left
On Devils Lake Hwy, Devils lake Hwy & Silver Lake Lane, Right on Heath
Rd., Left On Cement City Hwy, Right On Stanford Rd., Right On US 227,
Right On Herold Hwy, Left on US-12, Turn around On US-12, Left On
Cement City Hwy, Left On Halsey St., Straight On Lewis Rd., Turn around
On Lewis Rd., Left On Peninsular St., Right On Main St., Left On Parker
St., Right On W. Jackson, Right On Perrin St., Right On Main St., Left On
Parker St., Left On Halsey St., Left On Perrin St., Right On W. Jackson St.
to:
Columbia Central High School, Columbia Middle School, Columbia
Elementary School.
Get on
board,
...for
there’s
room for
many
more!
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The Columbia School District ~ ― A solid foundation for a bright future.‖
Route 7
Leaving the bus lot at 6:45 a.m. Starting on Cement City Rd. and Hewitt Rd. heading east, Right on Dearmyer Rd., Left On Taylor Rd., Right On Brooklyn Hwy, Right on US-12, Left on Round Lake Hwy, Turn around, Left On US-12, Kathleen Ct., Right On Silver Lake Hwy, Right On Wheaton Rd., Left On Miller Hwy, Left On Taylor Rd., Brooks Meadow Dr., Right On Cement City Rd. to: Columbia Central High School, Columbia Middle School, Columbia Elementary School.
Route 10
Leaving the bus lot at 6:25 a.m. Starting On Vicary Rd. and S. Jackson Rd., North On S. Jackson Rd., Left On W. Liberty Rd., Liberty Woods, Right On Round Lake Rd., Turn around at Little Dr., Right On W. Liberty Rd., Bear Right On Patch Rd., Right On Sutfin Rd., Turn around, Right On Patch Rd., Left On Sutfin Rd., Right On W. Liberty Rd., Continue On Liberty Road., Penny Ln., Left On US 127, Right On Jefferson Rd., Right On Hayes Rd., Left On Holiday Dr., Right On Golfview Dr., Left On Kingsbury Dr., Left On Bedford Dr., Left On Abbott Ln., Right On Golfview Dr., Right On Beal Dr., Right On Golfview Dr., Left On Claremont Circle, Right On Wesch Rd. to Jefferson Rd. to: Columbia Central High School, Columbia Middle School, Columbia Elementary School.
Columbia Schools Bus Routes
Bus Routes continued
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“When
educating the
minds of our
youth, we
must not forget
to educate
their hearts.”
~ Dalai Lama
The Columbia School District ~ ― A solid foundation for a bright future.‖
Route 12
Leaving the bus lot at 6:28 a.m. Starting at Gates Rd. north of Jefferson Rd., Left On Wetherby Rd., Turn around at Vickie’s Daycare, Right On Myers Rd., Left On Jefferson Rd., Left On US 127, Turn around at Liberty Land-fill, Left On Reed Rd., Right On Hyde Rd., Left On White Rd., Left On Hayes Rd., Right On Wesch Rd., Right On Garrison Dr., Straight On Claremont Cir., O’Rourke Ct., Right On Claremont Cir., Bear Left On Garrison Dr., Right On Wesch Rd., Left On Fletcher Dr., Left On Wesch Rd. to: Columbia Central High School, Columbia Middle School, Columbia Elementary School.
Route 14
Leaving the bus lot at 6:50 a.m.
Starting out south On Hewitt Rd, Right On Cement City Rd., Right On Kelley Rd., Right On Cannes Dr., Left On Riviera Dr., Right On Kelley Rd., Left On Ferris Dr., Left On Davis Dr., Left On Kelly Rd., Right On Southern Shores Dr., Left On Cement City Rd., Left On Kelley Rd., Left On Southern Shores Dr., Left On Victoria Dr., Right On Kelley Rd., Right On Cement City Rd., Left On Potter St., Left On Halsey St., Left On Woodstock St., Right On W. Jackson St. to: Columbia Central High School, Columbia Middle School, Columbia Elementary School.
Route 15
Leaving the bus lot at 6:58 a.m. Starting out north on Hewitt Rd., Right On Boyce Dr., Right On Hewitt Rd., Turn around heading south on Hewitt Rd. & Paula Dr., Right On Bingham Dr., Left on Carlysle Rd., Right On Diversy Dr., Right On Hawthorne Dr., Right On Bingham Dr., Right On Hewitt Rd., Right On Nottingham Dr., Right On Ambler Dr., Right On Kirkley Dr., Left On Ivanhoe Dr., Left On Nottingham Dr., Left On Ambler Dr., Right On Wilshire Dr. to: Columbia Central High School, Columbia Middle School and Columbia Elementary School.
Route 16
Leaving the bus lot at 6:58 a.m. Starting out at Hayes Rd. and Somerset Dr. turning onto Somerset Dr., Right On Decatur Dr., Left On Kathy Ln., Right On Somerset Dr., Right On Archwood Ln., Right On Archwood Cir., Right On Archwood Ln., Right On Somer-set Dr., Left On W. Princess Dr., Left On Somerset Dr., Right On Hayes Rd., Right On S. Grand Pointe Dr., N. Grand Pointe Dr., Left On Hayes Rd. to: Columbia Central High School, Columbia Middle School and Columbia Elementary School.
Route 11
Leaving the bus lot at 6:30 a.m.
Starting at Gates Rd. north of Vicary Rd., Straight On Gates Rd., Left On Jefferson Rd., Left On Gilette Rd., Right On E. Liberty Rd., Right On S. Jackson Rd., Straight across Waite Rd., Turn around, Left On Jefferson Rd., Right On Gilette Rd., Bear left on to Culver Rd., Left On E. Liberty Rd., Right On Culver Rd., Culver Rd. becomes White Rd., Right On Hayes Rd., Left On S. Grand Pointe Dr., S. Grand Pointe Dr. becomes N. Grand Pointe Dr., Left On Hayes Rd., Right On White Rd., Left On Cary Rd., Left On E. Jackson St. to: Columbia Central High School, Columbia Middle School, Columbia Elementary School.
Please have students waiting at the desig-
nated stop when the bus arrives. In order to
maintain a solid timed schedule, bus drivers
cannot wait for students at the stop.
Please allow a five(5) minute window both
ways of scheduled arrival time at each bus
stop.
Please have your students dress for the
weather conditions.
To ensure safety and good behavior, Par-
ents need to educate their children about
bus rules and support the school in en-
forcement procedures.
Even though a student
has had their bus riding privileges sus-
pended, this does not mean the student has
been suspended from school. In this case,
transportation needs to be provided by the
parent or guardian to and from the school
they attend.
Columbia School District advises that par-
ents direct and manage their children's
behavior prior to the arrival of the bus or
after delivery. Where a large number of
small children congregate at a stop, parents
are suggested to alternately share respon-
sibility of supervision.
BUS SAFETY INFORMATION
BUS LOADING GUIDELINES
BOARD THE BUS SAFELY
Board the bus safely in a single
file - no pushing or shoving. Sit
down as soon as you can. It’s not
safe to stand when the bus is
moving.
KEEP THE AISLE CLEAR
Pack your things in a book bag or
backpack. Keep your bag on your
lap or under your seat. Keep your
arms and legs out of the aisle.
Keeps your hands inside the bus.
LEAVE THE BUS DRIVER
ALONE
Don’t talk to the bus driver unless
it’s an emergency. It’s O.K. to talk
softly to the person sitting next to
you. If a problem occurs, please
wait until the bus is stopped and
get the driver’s attention.
STAY IN YOUR SEAT
Stay seated until the bus comes
to a full stop. Then, get off
promptly. Do not
change seats. Walk at
least 10 steps ahead
of the bus along the
edge of the road.
Make sure that you
are at least 10 feet
from the bus and you
can see the bus
driver’s face. Never
walk behind the bus
or close to the wheels
or sides.
WAIT UNTIL THE BUS DRIVER
SIGNALS YOU ACROSS
Then, double-check for traffic both
ways yourself before crossing.
TELL THE BUS DRIVER IF YOU
DROP ANYTHING. Never reach
under or in front of the bus.
DRESS RIGHT
Wear bright clothes so that the
driver can see you. Wear appro-
priate clothing for weather condi-
tions. Don’t wear anything that
could catch on the bus when you
are getting on or off. For example,
drawstrings can catch on hand-
rails.
BE ON TIME
Leave home early enough to
avoid having to hurry. Columbia
School District requires a five-
minute window before the ap-
proximate pick up time to be at
the stop.
STAY OUT OF THE ROAD
Wait for your bus in a safe place,
approximately 10 to 15 feet from
the road. Watch for traffic. Stay
away from strangers. Do not cre-
ate a disturbance to homes
around the bus stop. No littering.
OBSERVE CLASSROOM CONDUCT
no food no profane language no littering no pets no flammable materials
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The Columbia School District ~ ― A solid foundation for a bright future.‖
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Children need healthy meals to learn. Columbia Schools offers healthy meals every school day. Students may buy lunch for $2.25/K-4
th - $2.40/5
th-12th and
breakfast for $$1.20/K-4th - $1.30 5
th-12th. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced price meals. We sell reduced price lunches for .40 cents and
breakfasts for .30 cents. If a doctor has determined that your child has a disability, and the disability would prevent the child from eating the regular school meal, the school will make any substitution prescribed by a licensed physician at no extra charge. The physician's statement, including prescribed diet and/or substitution, must be submitted to the food service department at your school. For further information, please call Brenda Hubbard (517) 592-4110. 1. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FOR EACH CHILD?
No. Complete one Free and Reduced Price School Meals Family Application for all students in your household. We cannot approve an application that is not complete, so be sure to fill out all required information. Return the completed application to: Brenda Hubbard, 11775 Hewitt Rd., Brooklyn, MI 49230.
2. WHO CAN GET FREE MEALS?
Children in households getting Food Assistance Program (FAP), Family Independence Program (FIP), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), can get free meals regardless of your income. Also, your children can get free meals if your household income is within the free limits on the Federal Income Guidelines.
3. CAN FOSTER CHILDREN GET FREE MEALS?
Yes, foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals. Any foster child in the household is eligible for free meals regardless of income. They may also be included as household members on family applications if other family members wish to apply for free or reduced price meals.
4. CAN HOMELESS, RUNAWAY, AND MIGRANT CHILDREN GET FREE MEALS?
Yes, children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant qualify for free meals. If you haven’t been told your children will get free meals, please call Board Of Education (517) 592-6641, Homeless Liaison or Migrant Coordinator, to see if your child(ren) qualify.
5. WHO CAN GET REDUCED PRICE MEALS?
Your children can get low cost meals if your household income is within the reduced price limits on the Federal Income Guidelines, included in this application packet.
6. SHOULD I FILL OUT AN APPLICATION IF I RECEIVED A LETTER THIS SCHOOL YEAR SAYING MY CHILDREN ARE APPROVED FOR FREE MEALS?
Please read the letter you received carefully and follow any instructions provided. Call the school at (517) 592-4110 if you have questions. 7. MY CHILD’S APPLICATION WAS APPROVED LAST YEAR. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT ANOTHER ONE?
Yes. Your child’s application is only good for that school year and for the first few days of this school year. You must send in a new application unless the school told you that your child is eligible for the new school year.
8. I GET WOMEN, INFANTS, & CHILDREN (WIC). CAN MY CHILD(REN) GET FREE MEALS?
Children in households participating in WIC may be eligible for free or reduced price meals. An application must be filled out by WIC households.
9. WILL THE INFORMATION I GIVE BE VERIFIED?
Yes, we may ask you to send written proof of any information provided on the application. 10. IF I DON’T QUALIFY NOW, MAY I APPLY LATER?
Yes. You may apply at any time during the school year if your house-hold size goes up, income goes down, or if you start getting FAP, FIP, FDPIR, or other benefits. If you lose your job, your child(ren) may be able to get free or reduced price meals.
11. WHAT IF I DISAGREE WITH THE SCHOOL’S DECISION ABOUT MY APPLICATION?
You should talk to school officials. You also may ask for a hearing by calling or writing to: Pam Campbell, 11775 Hewitt Rd., Brooklyn, MI 49230, (517) 592-6641, [email protected]
12. MAY I APPLY IF SOMEONE IN MY HOUSEHOLD IS NOT A U.S. CITIZEN?
Yes. You or your child(ren) do not have to be a U.S. citizen to qualify for free or reduced price meals.
13. WHO SHOULD I INCLUDE AS MEMBERS OF MY HOUSEHOLD?
You must include all people living in your household, related or not (such as grandparents, other relatives, or friends) who share income and expenses. You must include yourself and all children living with you. If you live with other people who are economically independent (for example, people who you do not support, who do not share income with you or your children, and who pay a pro-rated share of the expenses), do not include them.
14. WHAT IF MY INCOME IS NOT ALWAYS THE SAME?
List the amount that you normally get. For example, if you normally get $1000 each month, but you missed some work last month and only got $900, put down that you get $1000 per month. If you normally get overtime, include it, but not if you get it only sometimes. If you have lost a job or had your hours or wages reduced, use your current income.
15. WE ARE IN THE MILITARY. DO WE INCLUDE OUR HOUSING ALLOWANCE AS INCOME?
If you get an off-base housing allowance, it must be included as income. However, if your housing is part of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative, do not
include your housing allowance as income. 16. WHAT IF MY CHILD(REN) DO NOT HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE?
Your child(ren) may qualify for low cost or free health insurance through MIChild and Healthy Kids Program. To apply online, go to www.michigan.gov/michild or call 1-888-988-6300 for help or to request a paper application.
17. MY SPOUSE IS DEPLOYED TO A COMBAT ZONE. IS HIS/HER COMBAT PAY COUNTED AS INCOME?
No, if the combat pay is received in addition to his/her basic pay because of his/her deployment and it wasn’t received before he/she was deployed, combat pay is not counted as income. Contact your school for more information.
18. MY FAMILY NEEDS MORE HELP. ARE THERE OTHER PROGRAMS WE MIGHT APPLY FOR?
To find out how to apply for Food Assistance Program (FAP) or other assistance benefits, contact your local assistance office or call 1-800-481-4989.
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IF YOUR ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD GETS FAP, FIP, OR FDPIR, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS: Part 1: Skip this part.
Part 2: List the name and case number for any household member (including adults) receiving FAP, FIP, or FDPIR. Part 3: List child(ren)’s name, grade, and building. Part 4: Skip this part.
Part 5: Sign and date the form. A Social Security Number is not necessary. Part 6: Answer this question.
IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A HOMELESS, MIGRANT, OR RUNAWAY CHILD, check the appropriate category in part 1 and contact your Homeless Liaison or Migrant Coordinator. Fill out application by following instructions for ALL
OTHER HOUSEHOLDS.
IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR ONLY FOSTER CHILD(REN), FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS: Part 1: Skip this part. Part 2: Skip this part. Part 3: List the foster child(ren)’s name, circle Yes for foster child, and list grade and building. Part 4: Skip this part.
Part 5: Sign and date the form. A Social Security Number is not necessary. Part 6: Answer this question.
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLDS: (Includes households with WIC, homeless, mi-
grant, runaway, and households with both foster and non-foster children.) Part 1: Complete if applicable. Part 2: Skip this part. Part 3: Follow these instructions to report ALL household members:
Column 1 - Names: List the first and last name of each person living in your household, related or not (such as grandparents, other relatives, or friends). You must include yourself and all children living with you. Be sure to include all children. Attach another sheet of paper, if needed.
Column 2 - Circle Yes if Foster Child: Circle Yes if applicable. Column 3 – Grade: Fill in the grade for each child attending school. Column 4 – Building Name: Fill in the building name for each child attending school.
Part 4: GROSS INCOME: Use this section to report all income in your household from the previous month: Next to each person’s first and last name, list each type of income received last month. Next to the amount, circle how often the person got it (weekly, every 2 weeks, twice a month, or monthly).
All persons must claim some income, or indicate that they receive no income. If a person, including any child listed in part 3, does not have any income, then $0 must be circled in the column labeled “Circle if NO Income.”
Earnings from Work: List the gross income each person earned from work. This is not the same
as take-home pay. Gross income is the amount earned before taxes and other deductions. Net in-come should ONLY be reported for self-owned business, farm, or rental income.
Welfare, Child Support, and Alimony: List the amount each person received last month. Pensions, Retirement, and Social Security: List the amount each person received last month. All Other Income: All Other Income includes Worker’s Compensation, unemployment, strike benefits,
Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, disability bene-fits, regular contributions from people who do not live in your household, personal income from fos-
ter children, and any other income. Part 5: An adult household member must sign and date the form, list the last four (4) digits of their Social Secu-rity Number, or check the box “I do not have a Social Security Number.” Part 6: Answer this question.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Your child(ren) may qualify for free or reduced price school meals if your household income falls
within the limits on this chart.
Total Family Size
Annual Monthly Twice per
Month
Every Two
Weeks Weekly
1 $21,257 $1,772 $886 $818 $409
2 $28,694 $2,392 $1,196 $1,104 $552
3 $36,131 $3,011 $1,506 $1,390 $695
4 $43,568 $3,631 $1,816 $1,676 $838
5 $51,005 $4,251 $2,126 $1,962 $981
6 $58,442 $4,871 $2,436 $2,248 $1,124
7 $65,879 $5,490 $2,745 $2,534 $1,267
8 $73,316 $6,110 $3,055 $2,820 $1,410
*Each ad-ditional household member add:
$7,437 $620 $310 $287 $144
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Columbia School District Bond Issue
The 2013 Bond will al low the District to make the following improvements including
updating classrooms for 21st Century Teaching and Learning.:
Columbia Elementary Needs Increase security by adding cameras, new exterior doors and windows, and a vesti-
bule entry system.
Increase safety by improving traffic flow, upgrading fire alarm, replacing phone,
clock and PA system.
Create safer new student walkways, improve playgrounds and walking paths.
Replace existing roofs, ceilings and remodeling toilet rooms.
Replace worn out boilers
Upgrade technology wiring and increasing number of wireless hubs.
Paint classrooms, replace worn carpet, and lockers.
Columbia Middle School Needs Increase security by adding cameras, new exterior doors and windows, and a safe
entry system.
Increase safety by creating a separate traffic flow for cars and busses, upgrading
fire alarm, replacing phone, clock and PA system.
Replace existing leaking roofs, damaged ceilings and remodeling toilet rooms.
Replace worn out boilers and classroom heating
Upgrade technology infrastructure, install campus wide wireless, new student com-
puters, upgrade computer labs.
Paint classrooms, replace worn carpet, cabinets, finishes, and lockers.
Columbia Central High School Needs Increase security by adding cameras, new exterior doors and windows, and a secure
building entry system.
Increase safety by upgrading fire alarm, replacing phone, clock and PA system.
Replace existing roofs, ceilings and remodeling toilet rooms.
Replace worn out boilers and classroom heating.
Replace cracked tennis courts and resurface track.
Upgrade technology infrastructure, install campus wide wireless, install new student
