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Parent Information
Platte County R-3 School District

Welcome to our Parent Information Section. In this section you will find frequently asked questions, upcoming programs, Student Health Information, Curriculum and our Parent Teacher Handbook. If you do not find the information you are looking for please contact our Administration Office at (816) 858-5420.

For information on:

Enrollment Information
School Calendar 2008-09
Professional Learning Community Information
Virtual Classroom
School Closing Information
Sponsor a Pirate Stadium Seat
Pirate University
Pirate Alerts

Enrollment Information by School

Pathfinder & Barry School

Students New to the District--August 6-8, 9:00-3:00
Items to Bring: Birth Certificate, Immunizations, Proof of Residency

All Students, Grades 1-8, 9:00-3:00
August 12-students whose last name begins with the letters A-H
August 13-students whose last name begins with the letters I-P
August 14-students whose last name begin with the letters Q-Z

Students will also have their school pictures taken at this time

Rising Star Elementary
Aug. 4 – 8 Open Enrollment Begins at the Rising Star office.

Siegrist Elementary
August 12th, 13th, 14th
OPEN ENROLLMENT
FOR NEW STUDENTS ENTERING
THE DISTRICT
8:00AM-3:00PM

Paxton School
August 12 - 14
Open Enrollment for students new to PCR 3

Platte City Middle School
August 11 Students New to District
2:00-6:30 PM
August 12 8th Grade
2:00-6:30 PM
August 13 7th Grade
2:00-6:30 PM
August 14 6th Grade
2:00-6:30
August 15 Students New to District
8:00-noon
August 15 New Student Orientation
1:00-2:30

Platte County High School
New Students - August 7th & 8th     8:00am - 3:00pm
Seniors - August 11th                     2:00pm - 6:30pm
Juniors - August 12th                     2:00pm - 6:30pm
Sophomores - August 13th              2:00pm - 6:30pm
Freshman - August 14th                  2:00pm - 6:30pm
New Students - August 15th            8:00am - 3:00pm

School Calendar 2008-09 Now Available
Download or View a Copy Here

Professional Learning Communities
Learn about the plan to implement the Professional Learning Communities environment beginning with the 2008-09 school year.

Virtual Classroom
During the 2008 Fall Semester, the Platte County R-3 School District will be piloting an online learning program for high school students. Online learning courses use technology to design, deliver, support, and extend learning for students in grades 9-12 in the Platte County R-3 School District boundaries.

Online classes are structured just like conventional classes, with a few unique differences:

You will be more independent

Right from the beginning, you’ll have all the course materials available online. The course syllabus includes assignments and due dates. You will need to develop a work plan of what is due when and submit your work on time. Your teacher will help keep you on schedule, answer your questions, and grade your work.

You will interact with your class primarily online

Your teacher will interact with you primarily through email, online discussions, and comments on your assignments. You will read your teacher’s feedback on your returned work, ask questions over email or through instant messaging, and participate in the online discussions. You can also get questions answered over the telephone by calling your teacher during the teacher’s office hours.

You will go online to learn

Every course requires both online and offline work. For instance, you will go online to watch multimedia presentations, do online exercises, or participate in online discussions. Other times, you might go online to pick up an assignment, then study or work offline. You might read a chapter from a book and write an essay, or do a set of problems and then submit them to your Online Instructor for grading.

What classes will be offered through the Online Learning Program?
The following courses will be available: Physiology, Young Adult Literature, Trigonometry, Ecology and Advanced Algebra.

Will students earn regular Platte County R-3 credit?
Yes! All courses meet requirements for accreditation and count as credits toward graduation.

Who will teach the classes?
All instructors will be current Platte County R-3 School District staff members

Who can take the classes?
Any high school level student within the Platte County R-3 School District boundaries

How many students will be allowed to participate in the online program?
Ten (10) students per class will be the maximum enrollment for the program.

Do I physically have to sit in a school building to take a class?
Yes, the student will remain at school to take the online course. The student will be assigned to a designated area to access their online course. Online classes may be scheduled throughout the day, since the student will remain on campus.

How do I take quizzes and tests?
The majority of quizzes and assessments will be administered online. However, students will be required to take the mid-term and final course exam in a proctored, classroom setting.

What are the systems and computer requirements for online classes?
The following are the minimum technical specifications needed to work outside the school day with our online learning platform – eCollege.

- Windows 95,98, 2000, XP or compatible operation system: MAC OS X
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
- 56K modem, broadband, or DSL connection
- 64 MB RAM (higher preferred), 1 GB free disk space
- Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Sound Card with Speakers
- Additional recommended free software:
  - Windows Media Player
  - PowerPoint Viewer 2003
  - Quicktime
  - RealPlayer

School Closing Information
In case of inclement weather, information can be obtained from the school district phone system by dialing 858-2162 and pressing "8" for school closing information. We will also put this information on the website front page. Area radio and television stations display this information, but not as quickly.

While the decision to close school or dismiss early will always be made as early as possible, the school district strongly urges you to make personal arrangements EARLY for your child. Please prepare for any emergency closings this year that might occur before or after the school day begins. Your child's safety is paramount, and we encourage you to give this some thought and converse with your child concerning this important matter.

Sponsor a Seat in Pirate Stadium
Download Form Here
Seat sponsorship costs only $50 per seat or you can sponsor a block of ten seats for $450. Honor a special athlete, recognize a class, remember a friendship, advertise your business or memorialize a loved one. It is a great way to show your Pirate Pride!

Sponsorship includes a name plate on one of the stadium seats. Sponsorship does not reserve the seat. Seating at all events is on a first come, first served basis. There is a minimum of twenty characters per line with a minimum of four lines.

Pirate University
Information & Training for Parents

Pirate University parent education sessions have concluded for the 2007-08 school year. Watch for topics and dates of next year's programs in early September 2008.

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