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Andover High School - Athletics

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1. What is the timeline for physicals?

Updated physicals must be turned into the athletic office prior to trying out for a sport. To be accepted, physicals can be no older than 13 months prior to the date of tryouts.

2. When is the user fee due?

The user fee is expected to be paid within one week of the completion of tryouts.

3. When do sports start?

Fall sports start approximately two weeks prior to Labor Day. Winter sports start the Monday after Thanksgiving. Spring sports start on the third Monday in March.

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Food Services

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High Plain Elementary School

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1. How do I register my child for school?

To register your child for grades K-5 at High Plain, you must be a resident of the neighborhood district for High Plain Elementary. Registration packets may be obtained at the High Plain office between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm.

To complete registration, please bring with you your child's birth certificate or passport, immunization records and current physical exam (dated within one year), and proof of residency. Proof of residency may be a property tax or utility bill, a purchase and sale agreement for new home buyers, or a lease agreement for renters.

Please note, the District age requirement for entering Kindergarten is five years of age before September 1 of that school year. The age requirement for entering first grade is six years of age before September 1 of that school year. For questions, please call the office at (978) 623-8900.

2. What are the hours of the school day?

The school day begins at 8:45 am for all full-day Kindergarten through fifth grade students. Students may begin arriving at 8:15 am. Please do not drop off your child prior to 8:15 am, as there is no supervision before that time. If your child arrives via parent drop-off after 8:45 am, an adult must escort him or her into the building to be signed in. The school day ends at 2:45 pm.

Morning half-day Kindergarten is from 8:45 am to 11:15 am. Afternoon half-day Kindergarten is from 12:15 pm to 2:45 pm.

3. What does my child need to bring to school?

Students should bring the supplies from their supply list on the first day of school and they will remain in class. Students should carry a backpack to bring belongings such as homework, books, and fliers to and from school. All students should be sure to wear sneakers on the day that they have Physical Education.
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Human Resources

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1. How do I apply for a job?

Go to our Employment website, create a login, answer all questions, and then upload your resume, cover letter, and transcripts.
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2. Who do I contact regarding retirement questions?

If you are a teacher or administrator contact Kathleen Golini at 978-623-8535.
All other employees should contact Elena Kothman at 978-623-8209.

3. When is open enrollment for employee benefits?

Open enrollment for health and dental are is in May for a July 1st start date.
Vision Plan open enrollment is in November for December 1st start date.
Flexible Spending (FSA) open enrollment is in November for January 1st start date.

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Pupil Personnel

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1. My child has had some difficulty in school lately and I would like to have him evaluated to see if he has any special needs. How do I go about doing this?

Contact the Evaluation Team Facilitator (ETF) or Program Head at your child’s school to request an evaluation. The ETF will explain what is involved and send you the paperwork to begin the process.

For more information, please view Pupil Personnel.

2. We are going to be moving to Andover and we have a child who is in elementary school and is on an IEP. Can you tell me what kind of special education programs you have?

Contact the Elementary Program Head. She can describe the programs that we have in order to accommodate the needs of your child.
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3. I would like to hire a tutor to work with my child after school. Who do I contact?

Call your child's school. Each school has a list of people who are interested in tutoring and they will be happy to help you find someone.
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Sanborn Elementary School

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1. What do I do if my child is absent?

The attendance policy requires parents to call the school absence line 978-623-8861 between 8:00-8:45 am. Upon returning to school, a written explanation from home is required. Absences of more than 5 days require a doctor's note.

2. What should I do if there is a change in my child's dismissal routine?

A note from home is required when a deviation from the child's normal way of returning home from school. Parent's that need to pick up a child before the school's normal dismissal time must report to the office.

3. What should I do if my child has lost something?

A lost and found box is located outside the Gym area, down the main hallway. Please check this area regularly for missing items.

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Shawsheen Elementary School

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1. What do I do if my child is absent?

The attendance policy requires parents to call the school absence line between 8:00 and 8:45 am at (978)623-8856. Upon returning to school, a written explanation from home is required. Absences of more than five days require a doctor's note.

If you would like to speak to Ms. Bonnie Fields, LPN, call (987) 623-8852.

2. What should I do if there is a change in my child's dismissal routine?

A note from home is required when there is any deviation from the child's normal way of returning home from school. Parents that need to pick up a child before the school's normal dismissal time must report to the office.

3. How do I find out if school has been cancelled?

Announcements relative to closing schools will be made starting at 6:00 am. Stations that broadcast the announcements include WBZ 1030 AM (radio); TV channels 4, 5, and 7; as well as the local cable channel 10.

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South Elementary School

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1. How do I report my child's absence?

Please call the absentee line number at 978-623-8831. Give your child's grade, name, teacher, and reason for absence.

2. What's for lunch?

Check out the Food Services page! More...

3. How do I sign up for list serv?

To receive information electronically, you can subscribe online at www.aps1.net

Go to the Parent tab at the top of the screen and look for List Serv. More...

4. How do I register my child for school?

How do I register my child for school?
To register your child for grades K-5,you must be a resident of the neighborhood district for South Elementary. Registration packets may be obtained at the school office between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm.
To complete registration, please bring with you your child's birth certificate or passport, immunization records and current physical exam (dated within one year), and proof of residency. Proof of residency may be a property tax or utility bill, a purchase and sales agreement for new home buyers, or a lease agreement for renters.

Please note, the District age requirement for entering Kindergarten is five years of age before September 1 of that school year. The age requirement for entering first grade is six years of age before September 1 of that school year. For questions, please call the office at (978) 623-8830.

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Superintendent

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1. How are families and staff notified of School Closings?

The Superintendent will send out an Alert Now notification to all parents and staff who have signed up through their schools. You can also check on Channels 4 (WBZ), Channel 5 (WCVB), Channel 7(WHDH) and Channel 25 (Fox 25) for no school closings. You can also go to the website (www.aps1.net) and cable TV (Channel 10 for Comcast and 47 for Verizon) for notice of school cancellations.

2. What happens if inclement weather happens during the school day?

Generally speaking the Superintendent does not like to make “early dismissal” decisions to shorten the school day. Because there are many parents who work and don’t have backup childcare plans, there may be many students who may have unsupervised bus stops and empty homes to go back to if classes are dismissed early. However, if conditions worsen during a school day, we may start the buses at the middle and high school level 30-45 minutes ahead of schedule. The early start at the secondary schools is an attempt to keep the elementary bus schedules running on time. This is NOT an early dismissal, so we will not put this message out on Alert Now. We do encourage your secondary school child to let you know if he/she needs you to pick him up early.

3. How do I enroll my child into the school system?

All registration is done at the schools so please contact the school directly. Bring your child's birth certificate or passport, immunization records and current physical exam (dated within one year), school transcripts and proof of residency. Proof of residency may be a property tax, utility bill, a purchase and sale agreement, or a lease/rental agreement.
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4. I'm moving to Andover, what school will my child attend?

All students in the Andover Public Schools are to attend the school to which they are assigned subject to districting regulations. District Lines

5. If I move out of my district into another Andover district, does my child have to change schools?

A pupil who moves after October 1 from one Andover school district to another, may complete his/her year at his/her original school, provided that the sole responsibility for transportation rests with the parent or guardian. But the following year, the child must attend the school in their new district. SC Policy-Policy JCA

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West Elementary School

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1. When does the school day begin and end?

Supervision before school begins at 8:15 am. The school day starts at 8:40 am. Dismissal begins at 2:45 pm.

2. Who do I call if my child is going to be absent?

Please call the attendance line at (978) 623-8803.

3. What are the rules if I choose to pick up my child for dismissal?

All students must have a dated note to be in the carpool dismissal line. The carpool line ends at 3:00 pm and we value promptness. The carpool line is very lengthy and we encourage all students to ride the bus. There are no office dismissals between 2:15 pm and 2:45 pm unless there is an emergency.

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West Middle School

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1. On line Course Catalog Questions

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2. When are the schools' hours?

The school hours are from 7:45 am to 2:05 pm.

3. How do I arrange a meeting with a teacher?

Please contact your team leader via email.
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4. When do after school activities start?

All after school activities begin in October.

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Wood Hill Middle School

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1. If my child is going to be tardy or will miss school, whom do I contact?

Please leave a brief message on the Wood Hill Middle School absentee line at (978) 623-8928.

2. My child lost something, where would he/she look for it?

Non-valuable items, such as clothing and lunch boxes, can be found in the lost and found in the cafeteria. Cell phones, cameras, and iPods are usually dropped off in the Main Office if found. In addition, your student could check with a custodian to see if anything was found anything.