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Welcome to the 2020-21 School Year! As I reflect on the events of the past several months, I am proud of many things: the flexibility of our faculty and staff, the resilience of our students, the dedication of our parents and families, and the support of our community. I am also grateful to all who have contributed to our planning to reopen school on Thursday, August 13. I am looking forward to another year with each of you. 

While school this year may look different than previous years, one thing I am sure of is that LCSC will continue to provide the best opportunities for our students and support for our families. This guide contains information and resources that will be useful as we begin the 2020-21 school year. I encourage you to review it carefully and refer to it throughout the school year. 

Whether you have chosen in-person or remote learning for your family, I want you to remember that we are all in this together. Thanks for being part of the Tiger family! 

Sincerely, 

Dr. Jon Milleman Superintendent @LCSCsuper

IN THIS GUIDE… - 2020-21 Calendar - COVID-19 Response - Alerts + Information - School Information - Attendance - Curricular Fees - Food Services - Health + Immunizations - Student Technology - Transportation

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AUGUST 3-7 Professional Development (No Students) 13 First Day of School

SEPTEMBER7 Labor Day (No School) 14 Midterm 30 Professional Development (No Students)

OCTOBER14 End of Quarter 1 19, 21 Secondary Parent-Teacher Conferences 26-28 Planned eLearning 29-30 Fall Break

NOVEMBER16 Midterm 26-27 Thanksgiving Break

DECEMBER18 End of Quarter 2 21 Winter Break Begins

JANUARY 4 Second Semester Begins 18 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School) 26, 28 Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences

FEBRUARY 5 Midterm 15 Presidents Day (No School)

MARCH 11 End of Quarter 3 26 No School 29-4/2 Spring Break

APRIL23 Midterm

MAY 25 End of Quarter 4/Last Student Day 26 Records Day (No Students)

2020-21 SCHOOL CALENDAR In accordance with our COVID-19 Response Plan, LCSC will begin the 2020-21 school year in Phase 4.

In Phase 4, instruction will be provided

in-person for elementary students

(kindergarten through 5th grade).

Secondary students (6th-12th grade) will

receive blended instruction, with two

days of in-person instruction and three

days of virtual instruction. A remote

learning option is also available.

LCSC will re-evaluate weekly. At least seven days’ notice will be provided prior to moving to a less-restrictive phase.

For the most updated COVID-19 information, please visit: www.leb.k12.in.us/covid19

Thursday, August 13 - All students entering grades K-5

- 50% of 6th-12th grade students (Group

A-L) for device distribution

Friday, August 14 - 50% of 6th-12th grade students (Group

M-Z) for device distribution

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

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PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 PHASE 5 PHASE 6

STUDENT GROUPS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Elementary students (Kindergarten-5th grade)

In-person In-person In-person In-person In-person

Secondary Group A-L (Last name A-L)

Virtual In-person In-person Virtual* Virtual*

Secondary Group M-Z (Last name M-Z)

Virtual Virtual Virtual In-person* In-person

During Phase 4, the district will offer a combination of in-person and blended instruction. A remote learning option is available for all students who are unable to or uncomfortable

with attending school in-person. This is a self-paced, independent program. Students will

complete all work remotely, with support from a combination of teachers and instructional

assistants.

COVID-19 RESPONSE: PHASES OF LEARNING

Students in grades 6-12 will be sorted into

two groups, according to his or her primary

guardian’s last name:

Group A-L: Last name beginning A-L

Group M-Z: Last name beginning M-Z

Students in grades K-5 will report to school

daily for in-person instruction.

SECONDARY STUDENTS

*Secondary Group A-L will attend in-person on Thursday, August 13. They will follow the above

schedule beginning Monday, August 17 until further notice.

Secondary Group M-Z will not attend on Thursday, August 13. This group will attend in-person on

Friday, August 14, then follow the above schedule beginning Monday, August 17 until further notice.

PHASE 4: BLENDED LEARNING

ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

PHASE 4 SCHEDULE

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ALERTS + INFORMATIONLCSC directly  shares information about upcoming district and school events, reminders, weather delays, and emergency situations with students, families, and staff. In addition to our website and social media, this information may be distributed through telephone, email, and/or text messages.

To ensure you receive notification, please ensure that your Skyward information is correct. For assistance, contact your child’s school.

If you are not a parent/guardian or employee, but would like to sign up to receive email, text, or phone notifications, please visit: www.leb.k12.in.us/communications

SCHOOL DIRECTORY

SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER ADDRESS OFFICE HOURS

Central Elementary School 765-482-2000 515 E. Williams Street

Lebanon, IN 46052 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Harney Elementary School 765-482-5940 1500 N. Garfield Street

Lebanon, IN 46052 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Hattie B. Stokes Elementary School 765-482-5950 1005 Hendricks Drive

Lebanon, IN 46052 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Perry-Worth Elementary School 317-769-3286 3900 E. 300 South

Lebanon, IN 46052 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Lebanon Middle School 765-482-3400 1800 N. Grant Street Lebanon, IN 46052 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Lebanon High School 765-482-0400 510 Tiger Way Lebanon, IN 46052 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Transportation Center 765-482-1499 505 Randsell Road Lebanon, IN 46052 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

LCSC Administration Center 765-482-0380 1810 N. Grant Street

Lebanon, IN 46052 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Follow us on social media!

Facebook @LebanonSchools

Twitter @Lebanon_Schools

Instagram @LebanonSchools

For a complete directory of district social media accounts, please visit: www.leb.k12.in.us/social

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ATTENDANCE FOOD SERVICESLCSC recognizes that there are times when a student is unable to attend school or login for virtual or remote learning.

Absences must be reported daily for all students who are: - Attending school in-person - Expected to attend virtually - Enrolled in remote learning

In light of COVID-19, LCSC has reviewed our attendance policies to eliminate any recognition of perfect attendance. For complete attendance policy information, please see your child’s student handbook.

Remote Learning: Students participating in remote learning will be considered present if he/she is successfully progressing through coursework. Students are expected log a minimum number of hours per day in accordance with the Indiana Department of Education’s Instructional Time requirements.

Reporting an Absence: If the student is ill or unable to attend school or login due to illness, a parent/guardian is to call the student's school to report the absence. A call is required each day the student is absent.

Online payment is available. Parents and guardians can make payments for school meals, apply for free or reduced meals, and pay curricular fees using Skyward Family Access. For a step-by-step payment tutorial, please visit Parent and Family Resources on our website.

Curricular Fees Curricular fees will be available in September. Payments can be made through Skyward Family Access.

Collection Services LCSC has contracted with a professional collection service to secure payment for past-due fees.

Payment Assistance + Benefits Free and reduced-price meal benefits, as well as textbook assistance, are available through Skyward Family Access. Only one application per household is needed, and a new application must be submitted each year.

PARENT + FAMILY RESOURCESThe LCSC website maintains a collection of resources for our parents and families.

To access Parent and Family Resources: 1. Go online to our website at www.leb.k12.in.us 2. Click Find It Fast in the upper right-hand corner

of the screen. 3. Select Parents + Families.

For assistance logging into Skyward, please contact your child's school.

All school buildings serve breakfast and lunch. Students may purchase using a prepaid account. Cash and check payment is limited; schools will share additional information about payment options.

Breakfast Prices K-5: $1.35 6-8: $1.50 9-12: $1.55

Adults: $1.90

Lunch Prices K-5: $2.70 6-8: $2.85 9-12: $3.05

Adults: $1.90

FEES + PAYMENTS

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HEALTH + IMMUNIZATIONS STUDENT TECHNOLOGY

TRANSPORTATION

Parents/guardians are asked to communicate all relevant student health information to their child's school nurse.

Immunizations Immunization requirements have changed for the 2020-21 school year. To v iew complete immunization information, please visit our website at www.leb.k12.in.us/health

In accordance with Indiana State Department of Health guidelines, all immunization or exemption documentation (if applicable) must be submitted within 20 days of the start of school. Students who do not provide appropriate documentation will be excluded from school.

LCSC is committed to creating the best learning experiences in a 1:1 environment.

Canvas Canvas is the district’s Learning Management System. It organizes course materials, grading, messages, and more.

iPads Each student in kindergarten through 5th grade will receive a district-issued iPad and accessories for the school year.

MacBooks Each student in grades 6-12 will receive a district-issued laptop computer (13” Macbook Air) and accessories for the school year.

The student who is issued a device and all equipment is responsible for that device. All device usage is in accordance with Board Policy 7540.03. Prior to taking home a district-issued device, all students must have a Student Device Use Agreement completed in Skyward. This is typically done during student registration.

Support Please visit our website for resources and support: www.leb.k12.in.us/technology

LCSC will provide all eligible students with free transportation to and from the designated pick-up location during the school year.

In order to maximize our efforts to ensure student safety and minimize operational costs, students are not permitted to change authorized routes. Any change to routes must be approved by the Director of Transportation.

All students should be at his or her bus stop five minutes before the scheduled bus arrival.

MyStop MyStop provides GPS tracking information for our buses, and gives families more exact information about their child’s bus arrival.

To use the app, download the free Versatrans MyStop app. Then visit our website for step-by-step setup instructions: www.leb.k12.in.us/mystop

The LCSC Transportation Department can be contacted at 765-482-1499.

SCHOOL SUPPLIESSupply lists for grades K-8 can be found online. Visit the school website—>Academics—>Supply Lists.

Students in grades 9-12 will receive specific information about required and recommended supplies during the first week of school.

All students who plan to attend school for in-person instruction should have a supply of disposable or reusable cloth masks as part of his/her school supplies.

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