IT IS REQUIRED that this form be filled out by Monday, December 16th at noon. Any student leaving or entering the building during the final dates must have the absence pre-arranged by parent by filling out the digital 2024 Fall Parent Note Form which is also due by Monday, December 16th at noon. This link is available on the school website. Students are not permitted in and out privileges, which means they cannot leave and come back in the same day.
August 6th 11-3 Open House- This is simply a time for students to walk the building and find lockers. Feel free to come and go as you please during this time.
August 7th, 3 PM to 6 PM- Wolf Quest, Parent Information Night- This will be a self-guided and self paced activity, so you will be able to spend as much or as little time as you would like (except for FASFA). Please feel free to arrive and leave whenever works for you:
Parents will be able to scan QR codes (each topic will be clearly labeled as you move through the school)with their phones and speak directly with teachers about these topics in the following locations:
Planning for the Future – Located in the Main North-South Hallway (centered around Mrs. Swan and Miss McGinley)- Covering graduation pathways, vocational opportunities, Dual Credit, state testing.
Attendance Policies- Located in the Northeast Hallway (Centered around Ms. Mikulich and Miss McGinley’s room) Covers the new attendance policies in detail.
FASFA Application Information and Assistance (Starts at 4:30)- Cafeteria, designated especially for senior parents
Colleges and military- Small gym- Talk directly to representatives from these institutions about opportunities.
Incentive Programs- Located in the Southeast Hallway (Centered around Mr. Chant and Mrs. Fortenberry) Learn more about Student in Good Standing, ISP, Blended Wednesday, Lunch Help, and Final Waivers.
Getting Involved- Main Gym and back commons- Discover all the opportunities to participate in clubs and activities.
Skyward Assistance-Main office with Mrs. Moreno and Mrs. Saco.
Ipad pick up. Room 186 (across from Miss McGinley) Students will be able to pick up new ipads! Please bring your old ipad to exchange. You will be able to buy cases (which you need to pick up the new ipad as well).
This is our first time trying something new. We wanted to try and give you one night where you could gain a ton of information without taking repeated time from your busy schedules.
Please feel free to bring your student!
Attendance
Please remember the emphasis on attendance this year. There is a maximum of four parent excused absences per semester.
Phone Policy
In accordance with state law, students are not allowed to have phones out during classroom instruction.
Registration
Please make sure you are registering using our new Skyward system as soon as possible. https://skyward.iscorp.com/PorterTWPSDINStuSTS
Please let me know if you have any questions or need any clarity. I hope to see you all next week.
New Student Absence Policy:
Harmony to Skyward Qmlativ Transition
We have upgraded our student information system from Harmony 3 to Skyward Qmlativ. This change will require new login credentials to access our revamped Skyward Family Access portal. On Wednesday, July 24, emails were sent from our Skyward system containing your new username and a link to create your password. Please set up your account promptly to be ready for online registration, which opens on Monday, July 29. If you do not receive your login details, kindly contact your school’s office on or after Monday, July 29 when they return to verify your email address in our records.
Student iPads Upgrade
Additionally, we are pleased to inform you that we will upgrade all student iPads to the new 10th generation iPad for the upcoming school year. These new iPads will be covered by an AppleCare which will greatly expedite and improve the repair process. However, this upgrade necessitates the use of specific approved protective cases. For details about the new iPad repair process and to view the list of approved cases, please visit the following links:
All parents and guardians were sent an email for our new student information system, Skyward, which will be replacing Harmony. This is what you will need to log in and register for school.
Below are a few important dates.
July 29th – This will be the official opening for our registration in the Skyward system.
August 6th (11AM to 3PM) – This will be an open house designed with an open structure for students to simply come in and walk the halls, find their lockers etc.
August 7th (3PM to 6PM) – This is our Wolfquest Night designed to provide parents with a wide variety of information across several topics including, Attendance, Involvement, Incentive Programs, Student in Good standing, College fairs, FASFA, and more! We will provide more specific information as the date approaches.
Final Exam Parent Note info:
Below is the link if you plan on arriving late or leaving early on final days.
IT IS REQUIRED that this form be filled out by Friday, May 24th at noon. Any student leaving or entering the building during the final dates must have the absence pre-arranged by parent by filling out this 2024 Spring Parent Note Form. Students are not permitted in and out privileges, which means they cannot leave and come back in the same day. Students MUST stay the full class period and are not permitted to leave until the bell rings. If you are not coming in at all, please put 2:35pm for both a the arrival and departure time slot.
Congratulations to the 2024 Boone Grove High School Academic School Hall of Fame!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qx8kf6u9iI4-nwP-ELulJBdMI6S0hF9W/view?usp=drive_link
