ABOUT REGISTRATION
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Registration for the 2019-20 school year is now open online.Registration is required every year and includes reviewing/updating your child’s information (phone, email, emergency contacts, health information, etc.), as well as payment of fees. Simply log in and click the registration tab to begin. Families new to Blue Valley should use the new student registration link to begin the registration process. To create a new account, select More Options and Create a New Account.
To make Blue Valley's online registration process smooth and convenient, please have the following information and documents available:RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION
- Emergency contact name(s) and phone number(s)
- Doctor, dentist, and hospital contact information (if available)
- Immunization record (if immunization record changes)
- Proof of Residency (if address changes) (A purchase contract, lease or utility bill, within the attendance area for your address.)
- Custodial documentation (if applicable)
NEW STUDENT REGISTRATIONFamilies new to Blue Valley should use the New Student Registration link to begin the registration process. To create a new account, select More Options and Create a New Account.
- Student Proof of Identity (Blue Valley Board Policy 3114)
- Proof of Residency (A current purchase contract, lease or utility bill, within the attendance area for your address.)
- Emergency contact name(s) and phone number(s)
- Doctor, dentist, and hospital contact information (if available)
- Immunization record
- Custodial documentation (if applicable)
- Previous school(s) address and phone number
- Previous school(s) Unofficial Academic Records (transcript/report card/withdrawal grades, if applicable)
- IEP (Individual Education Plan) or 504 Plan (if applicable)
- Emergency contact name(s) and phone number(s)
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PARENTS AS TEACHERS INFANTS - AGE 36 MONTHS
Being a parent is the most important job there is. The free, voluntary Blue Valley Parents as Teachers program is designed to help district families with children birth to age 36 months.
From the beginning, the Blue Valley Parent Educators support parents with the knowledge and skills to do a good job. As their child's first teachers, parents make a difference.
For parents with a concern about their child's development, hearing or vision, the district provides access to monthly screenings for all children. Registration in the Parents as Teachers program is limited. -
EARLY CHILDHOOD AGES 36 MONTHS - 5 YEARS
The Peer Model Program provides an opportunity for typically- developing children to be integrated into our Early Childhood Special Education classrooms to serve as role models for our children with special needs.
Peer Model students provide positive peer interactions, demonstrate play skills and model appropriate language and behavior for children with special needs while in the classroom setting. We have a limited number of slots available for Peer Models. -
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRADES K-5
Children who reside in the Blue Valley School District and turn 5 years of age by August 31 are eligible to attend kindergarten that school year.
The K-5 program provides developmentally-appropriate experiences for academic and social growth, including reading and language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, art, music, physical education, healthand technology education.
The YMCA provides family-paid before- and/or after-school care at all Blue Valley elementary schools. -
MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES 6-8
Middle school is designed to meet the diverse intellectual, social, physical and emotional needs of young adolescents. Academic programs include science, social studies, mathematics, reading and language arts, health and physical education.
Additionally, middle school students choose from an exploratory program, including speech and drama, pre-engineering, family and consumer sciences, computer technology, world language, visual art, vocal music, bandand orchestra. -
HIGH SCHOOL GRADES 9-12
All of Blue Valley's high schools offer a comprehensive secondary program accredited by the state of Kansas. High school students must successfully complete 24 units for graduation. The Course Description Guide provides detailed information about course offerings and other learning opportunities. Course description guides are available here.
A full program of interscholastic, athletic and activities are available. Teams compete in the Eastern Kansas League. Students may also participate in performing arts, debateand forensics, cheerleading/drill team, student leadership, clubs, journalism and honor society.
FEES
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REQUIRED FEES
Blue Valley Schools charges a variety of required fees. These include, but are not limited to:
Learning resource fee
(elementary, middle and high school)
Collected at a rate of $100 per student, this fee is primarily used to purchase materials and supplies that support educational initiatives in the classroom.Technology supply fee
(elementary, middle and high school)
Collected at a rate of $15 per student, this fee is used for technology materials consumed during the school year.Activity programming fees
(middle and high school)
The activity programming fee is collected at a rate of $20, sixth grade; $50, seventh grade; $80, eighth grade; and $120 ninth-12th grades. Please note there will be a $250 maximum payable amount for families with multiple Blue Valley students. This fee helps support all sports, activities, clubs and other supplemental contract items that require extra-duty supervision from qualified district staff. It only covers a portion of the costs for a student team activity and does not replace fees currently being charged for programs such as drill team, cheerleading, certain clubs or sports.
This fee will be refunded, upon request, to any student who did not participate in any KSHAA or non-KSHAA activity, school club or any other non-required activity offered at the school.Exploratory/elective fees
(middle and high school)
Certain exploratory/elective courses include additional fees. Course fees for middle and high school exploratory/elective courses are available with online student registration packets. Fee amounts will be finalized and assigned when official schedules are available in August.
Middle School students who qualify for free or reduced meals through the Food and Nutrition Services program are entitled to waiver of exploratory/elective class fees. All High School/CAPS student’s exploratory/elective fees cannot be waived regardless of the student’s free and reduced status. For more information, contact your child's school administrator or bookkeeper.Fee-based programs
Blue Valley offers a fee-based early childhood peer model program. Contact Julie Bolton at (913) 239-4331 for more information.
NOTE: While Blue Valley Schools receives the majority of its funding from the state of Kansas, the law allows school districts to charge back for certain expenses, including those listed above. District fees will be waived for students who qualify for free and reduced lunches, except for high school level course fees. Payment plans are also available for families who do not qualify for free and reduced lunches. Please contact your school's bookkeeper for more information.
