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Back To School Festival Set ForSaturday, August 6th

The St. Louis Public Schools Back to School andCommunity Empowerment Festival is free for all St. Louis residents. More than 200 vendors will beon hand, providing everything from free haircuts for children to family resources to services for senior citizens. As always, free backpacks and schoolsupplies will be given to students while supplies last.

Inside the Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis PublicSchools officials will be on hand to assist with transportation, enrollment and other school-related

questions and concerns. Vendors and exhibitors willoffer important school-related information for par-ents and students. Plans also include special “Stopthe Violence” presentations and discussion sessions.

This year’s event will also include numerousactivities and points of interest on the grounds outside the Chaifetz Arena. Scheduled activitiesinclude go-kart racing, pony rides and a bounce house.

For more information on the Back to School Fair,call 314-345-2520 or visit www.slps.org.

The annual St. Louis Public Schools “Back To School Fair” is going to be bigger and better than ever before. This

year, SLPS is teaming up with the Human Development Corporation (HDC) and the St. Louis Empowerment

Foundation to present the St. Louis Back to School and Community Empowerment Festival on Saturday,

August 6th from 9am – 3pm at Chaifetz Arena on the campus of St. Louis University.

Remember, classes for the St. Louis PublicSchools begin Monday, August 15, 2011.

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On any given day,more than 35,000children attend publicschools in the city ofSaint Louis. Charterschools educateapproximately10,000 students andthe Saint LouisPublic SchoolDistrict educatesapproximately 25,000 students. Teachersin these schools must fuel dreams andambitions, but more importantly providenew experiences that prepare students for their futures.

The most recent data from theDepartment of Elementary and SecondaryEducation indicates that has not alwaysbeen the case for students attending public schools in the city of Saint Louis.Because their education must be strongenough to help eliminate any barrier, theSaint Louis Public School district hasfocused recent efforts on stabilizing academics, finances and governance.

These efforts were designed to improveacademic outcomes and performance, and measurable gains have been made.According to the Missouri Department ofElementary and Secondary Education’s2010 Annual Performance Report (APR),SLPS earned 5 accreditation points, out of a possible 14 points, an increase from 3 points in 2009. The categories in whichpoints were earned include:

n Advanced Coursesn Career Education Coursesn College Placementn Career Education Placementn Bonus MAP Achievement

In addition, gains were made in thestate’s assessment of Adequate YearlyProgress (AYP). AYP is a measure of schoolperformance according to the federal NoChild Left Behind Act. SLPS had 13 (18%)of our schools earn AYP status in 2010. Inprevious years less than 12% of districtschools achieved this status.

SLPS Schools Achieving AYP in 2010were: Ames Visual & Performing ArtsElementary; Gateway Math & ScienceElementary; Buder Elementary; PatrickHenry Downtown Academy; Clyde C.Miller Career Academy; Kennard ClassicalJunior Academy; Cole eMINTS Academy;McKinley Classical Junior Academy; CoteBrilliante Elementary; NottinghamCommunity Access & Job Training HighSchool; Farragut Elementary; NorthwestAcademy of Law; and Metro Academic &Classical High School.

The results while encouraging are not sufficient. More needs to be done, and weare now ready to take the next steps byinstituting new initiatives and policies thatwill continue to create higher qualityschool options and increase academicachievement. These measures are intended to increase the options for students in the Saint Louis Public Schoolsand improve the academic outcomes for students as well as return the status of thedistrict to an accreditation status. Our students, their families, staff and the community expect this, and they deserve it.

In developing these initiatives we keptchallenging ourselves, “How will thisimprove academic achievement for ourstudents?” and “How will creating theseoptions improve the quality of our schoolsand improve academic outcomes for ourstudents?” The next steps became clear:

Creating Great Options

Superintendent’s Corner

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SLPS 2011-2012 School ListingsElementary Schools Grades Principal Address Phone

Adams PS-6 Tawana Hughes 1311 Tower Grove Ave. 535-3910Ames VPA PS-5 JaVeeta Parks 2900 Hadley 241-7165Ashland PS-6 Lisa Brown 3921 No. Newstead 385-4767Bryan Hill PS-5 Chereyl Spann 2128 Gano 534-0370Buder PS-5 Dr. Sally Bloom 5319 Lansdowne Ave. 352-4343Clay PS-5 Donna Owens 3820 No. 14th St. 231-9608Cole eMints PS-7 Sean Nichols 3935 Enright 533-0894Columbia PS-6 Crystal Gale 3120 St. Louis Ave. 533-2750Cote Brilliante PS-6 Karen Jones 2616 Cora Avenue 531-8680Dewey IS PS-5 Dr. Jeanine Zitta 6746 Clayton 645-4845Dunbar PS-6 Carla Cunigan 1415 No. Garrison Ave. 533-2526Farragut PS-6 Patricia Cox 4025 Sullivan Ave. 531-1198Ford PS-6 Lisa Spann 1383 Clara Ave. 383-0836Froebel PS-5 Mamie Womack 3709 Nebraska Ave. 771-3533Gateway Math & Science Elem. PS-5 Dr. Rose Howard #4 Gateway Dr. 241-8255Gateway-Michael SpEd PS-8 Dr. Rose Howard #2 Gateway Dr. 241-0993Hamilton eMints PS-5 Starlet Frenchie 5819 Westminster Place 367-0552Henry eMints PS-6 Esperansa Veal 1220 N. 10th Street 231-7284Herzog PS-6 Deirdre Jackson 5831 Pamplin Place 385-2212Hickey PS-5 Peggy Starks 3111 Cora Ave. 383-2550Hodgen PS-6 Vasilika Tsichlis 1616 California 771-2539Humboldt Academy 3,4 Tom Clemons 2516 S. 9th Street 932-5450

of Higher LearningJefferson PS-6 Nathalie Means 1301 Hogan St. 231-2459Kennard CJA PS-5 Dr. Wanda LeFlore 5031 Potomac 353-8875Laclede PS-5 Bobbie Brown 5821 Kennerly Ave. 385-0546Lexington PS-5 Barbara Anderson 5030 Lexington Ave. 385-2522Mallinckrodt ABI PS-5 Merry Denny 6020 Pernod 352-9212Mann eMints PS-6 Nicole Conaway 4047 Juniata St. 772-4545Mason eMints PS-6 Deborah Leto 6031 Southwest Ave. 645-1201Meramec PS-5 LaKena Curtis 2745 Meramec St. 353-7145Monroe eMints PS-6 Gerald Williams 3641 Missouri Ave. 776-7315Mullanphy ILC PS-5 Kenneth Blanton 4221 Shaw Blvd. 772-0994Nance PS-6 Monica Miller 8959 Riverview Blvd. 867-0634Oak Hill eMints PS-5 Karessa Morrow 4300 Morganford Rd. 481-0420Shaw VPA PS-5 Diane Finnestead 5329 Columbia 776-5091Shenandoah PS-6 Sonya Wayne 3412 Shenandoah Ave. 772-7544Sherman PS-6 Olivia Roberts-Jones 3942 Flad Ave. 776-2626Sigel PS-6 Evelyn Woods 2050 Allen Ave. 771-0010Stix ECC PS-2 Diane Dymond 647 Tower Grove 533-0874Walbridge PS-6 Hortense Harrison-Lewis 5000 Davison Ave. 383-1829Washington Montessori PS-5 DeAdrienne Torrey 1130 No. Euclid 361-0432Wilkinson ECC @ Roe PS-2 Julie Wuch 1921 Prather 645-1202Woerner PS-5 Margaret Meyer 6131 Leona 481-8585Woodward PS-5 PENDING 725 Bellerive Blvd. 353-1346

Middle Schools Grades Principal Address Phone

Busch AAA 6,7,8 Robert Lescher 5910 Clifton 352-1043Carr Lane VPA 6,7,8 Perry Anselman 1004 No. Jefferson 231-0413Compton Drew ILC 6,7,8 Susan Reid 5130 Oakland 652-9282Fanning 6,7,8 Cornelius Green 3417 Grace Ave. 772-1038Gateway Math & Science Preparatory 6,7,8 Aisha Grace 1200 N. Jefferson 241-2295Langston 6,7,8 Lanetra Thomas 5511 Wabada Ave. 383-2908Long 6,7,8 Brenda Smith 5028 Morganford Road 481-3440L’Ouverture 7,8 Lisa Nuyens 3021 Hickory St. 664-3579Lyon-Blow ABI K-8 Ingrid Iskali 516 Loughborough 353-1349McKinley CJA 6,7,8 Earl Williams 2156 Russell 773-0027Peabody PS-8 Carey Cunningham 1224 S. 14th St. 241-1533

Junior Prep Academics Grades Principal Address Phone

Yeatman/Liddell Preparatory 7,8,9 Eric Rowe 4265 Athlone Ave. 261-8132

Small High Schools Grades Principal Address Phone

Carnahan High School of the Future 9,10,11,12 Bruce Green 4041 S. Broadway 457-0582Trans & Law Academy @ Northwest 8,9,10,11,12 Valerie Carter-Thomas 5140 Riverview Blvd. 385-4774

High Schools Grades Principal Address Phone

Beaumont 10,11,12 Michael Brown 3836 Natural Bridge Ave. 533-2410CAJT at Nottingham 9,10,11,12 Brian O’Connor 4915 Donovan Ave. 481-4095Central VPA @ Southwest Complex 9,10,11,12 Amy Phillips 3125 S. Kingshighway 771-2772 Cleveland NJROTC @ Southwest Com 9,10,11,12 Susan Viviano 4939 Kemper 776-1301Clyde Miller Career Academy 9,10,11,12 Steve Warmack 1000 No. Grand 371-0394Gateway IT High 9,10,11,12 Dr. Elizabeth Bender 5101 McRee 776-3300McKinley CLA 9,10,11,12 Earl Williams 2156 Russell 773-0027Metro A&C 9,10,11,12 Dr. Wilfred Moore 4015 McPherson 534-3894Roosevelt 9,10,11,12 Terry Houston 3230 Hartford Avenue 776-6040Soldan IS 9,10,11,12 Dr. Thomas Cason 918 No. Union 367-9222Sumner 9,10,11,12 Trista Harper 4268 W. Cottage Ave. 371-1048Vashon 9,10,11,12 Derrick Mitchell 3035 Cass Ave. 533-9487

Alternative Sites Grades Principal Address Phone

Fresh Start (South) Ages 17-21 Debra Powell-Childress 2030 S. Vandeventer 771-4626Fresh Start @ Sumner 9,10,11,12 Stanley Green 4268 W. Cottage 531-2220Griscom Grades 5-12 James Harris 3847 Enright Ave. 552-2219Innovative Concept Academy 9,10,11,12 Michael McCrory 1927 Cass Avenue 231-7738

@ BlewettInternational Welcome School PS-8 Nahed Chapman 1520 Grand 664-1066Madison Alternative 9,10,11,12 Carletta Washington 1118 S. 7th Street TBDStevens Alternative 6,7,9 Larry Schleicher 1033 Whittier Street 533-8550

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Dr. Kelvin Adams

Standing in the front of the room was Mrs. ValerieCarter-Thomas, the school’s principal, in an animatedconversation with Mr. Nevels, the school’s mathematicsteacher, when she began her meeting.

“Good afternoon! Today we are here to recognize an extraordinary teacher and friend,” she proclaimedloudly as Mr. Nevels tried to make a respectable exit to his seat. Fortunately, his family, who was hidden inthe hallway, took the moment to enter the room,cementing the surprise.

Mrs. Carter continues, “Mr. Nevels, I am happy to announce you are the 2011-2012 SLPS Teacher of the Year!”

The room erupts with cheers and flying silly stringin green, blue, yellow, and red. Mr. Nevels, whose realname is Nevels Nevels Nevels, is grinning from ear toear as his family smiles proudly from the side.

It was the perfect way to pay tribute to a mentorwho has dedicated his life to education, both as a student working on his doctorate and as a veteranteacher for 15+years. Colleagues stood up to talkabout their experiences working with Mr. Nevels and Mrs. Carter even tracked down a former student,who now teaches mathematics at Vashon High School,to say a few words.

This is the second time during the 2010-2011school year Mr. Nevels has earned recognition fromthe District for his exceptional abilities as a teacher.The first came in Decemberwhen he earned the 2010SLPS High SchoolMathematics Teacher ofthe Year award.

An educator withthe district since 1994, Mr. Nevels bases histeaching philosophy onthe socio-cultural theory,the writings of LevVygotsky and BarbaraRogoff, and the National

Research Council’s model of effective learning environments. Mr. Nevels ensures that the courses heteaches begin with a “risk-free” environment that isfilled with content-rich resources so that students arecomfortable talking and interacting with the content,the instructors, and their peers.

As the St. Louis Public School District’s 2011-2012Teacher of the Year Mr. Nevels is now eligible to compete for the Missouri Teacher of the Year honor,which will be chosen at a later date.

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SLPS Hotlines

SLPS Weather Emergency Hotline

314.345.2466

SLPS Events Hotline

314.345.INFO (4636)

SLPS School Safety Anonymous Tips Hotline

314.345.SLPS (7577)

SLPS Transportation Support Number

314.389.2202, EXT. 7

SLPS Recruitment and Counseling Number

314.633.5200

2010-2011 District Teacher of the Year Named

Gathered in the school’s conference room at Northwest Academy of Law, the

teachers and school support staff waited for the impromptu staff meeting to

begin. It was the middle of the day, an uncharacteristically odd time for a staff

meeting, but the group was in high spirits and whispering excitedly.

Pictured (Left to Right): Mrs. Valerie Carter-Thomas, principal at Northwest Academy of Law; Mr. Rick Sullivan, president and CEO of the Special Administrative Board; Mr. Nevels N. Nevels, 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year; Mrs. Nevels, and Mr. Nevels’ two daughters.

%SLPS Phone Numbers

S T U D E N T S E R V I C E S

Early Childhood 314.331.6510

Parental Involvement 314.345.4577

Record Center/Archives 314.645.2648

ESOL/International Numbers International Welcome School@Kottmeyer,314.776.3285 ESOL Welcome Center@Kottmeyer,314.664.1066

Safety Hotline 314.241.7577

Students in Transition 314.345.4501

Student Support Services(Counseling, Health, Psychological & Social Services)314.345.5344

Gifted Education & Testing314.345.4548

Transportation 314.389.2202, EXT. 7

Volunteer Services314.345.4577

C E N T R A L A D M I N I S T R AT I O N

Academic Office 314.345.2488

Athletics 314.345.4418 314.345.4405

Curriculum & Instruction 314.345.4486

Innovative Pathways 314.345.4490

Operations 314.345.4669

Public Information 314.345.2367

Safety & Security 314.345.4505

Institutional Advancement 314.345.2353

Superintendent’s Office 314.345.2500

Early Childhood Education: Opportunities must beincreased for students to start school earlier so theyare better prepared for elementary school and moresuccessful throughout their school years.

Portfolio of Schools – An Option for Growth:Legitimate, quality school programs, in addition tothe traditional school setting, must be provided so thatstudents and their families can choose an educationalsetting to match their learning style, interest and abilities.These multiple pathways options will increase access toa more disciplined and small class-size setting, providingthe environment for students to excel academically.

School Choice: Our eighth graders are given theopportunity to select the high school of their choice.

Performance-Based Schools: Schools that are notadequately educating children should be closed.

Collectively, these initiatives will lead to creatinghigher quality school options for students andincreasing the academic achievement for Saint Louischildren. We recognize that students and families aremaking a choice to attend the Saint Louis PublicSchools. These initiatives will give students and theirfamilies the confidence in knowing that they havemade the right choice.

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Mr. Nevels ensures that thecourses he teaches begin with a “risk-free” environment thatis filled with content-richresources so that students arecomfortable talking and interacting with the content,the instructors, and their peers.

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F E A T U R E D S T O R Y – I N T H E S P O T L I G H T

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It Pays to be an A+ Student108 SLPS High School Graduates are A+ Eligible

All SLPS High Schools have been designated bythe Missouri Department of Elementary and SecondaryEducation as A+ High Schools. The state of Missouriallows qualifying graduates from designated A+ highschools the opportunity to receive free tuition andfees for two full academic years at Missouri publictwo-year colleges or postsecondary career-technicalschools. This financial incentive is paid after any federalgrant for which the student is eligible is applied.

Over 1500 SLPS high school students in grades 9 through 12 this past school year were registered

as A+ applicants seeking A+ Student eligibility. They were preparing to meet the following A+ eligibility standards:

• Have an overall cumulative attendance rate of at least 95% for grades 9-12.

• Graduate with a non-weighted, cumulativegrade point of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale;beginning with the class of 2015, students must “pass” –get advanced or proficient scores on the Algebra I EOC to be A+ eligible at graduation –students may retake the Algebra I EOC if necessary, prior to highschool graduation if the student and school wish for them to do so in order to attain A+ eligibility.

• Perform at least fifty (50) hours of district-supervised unpaid tutoring or mentoring, -(25%, 12.5 hours of the tutoring/mentoringcomponent can be completed through job shadowing –effective for the 2011-2012 school year).

• Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the use of unlawful drugs/alcohol.

Make plans to visit the A+ table at the Back to School Festival to register your student for the A+ Schools Program or have your student see the A+ Schools Program Coordinator at their SLPS high school for an A+ Application. We are actively registering students in grades 9-12 continuouslythroughout the school year.

The St. Louis Public School District is proud to announce that 108 members

of the Class of 2011 have been certified as A+ Eligible and are qualified

to receive free tuition and fees at Missouri public two-year colleges or

postsecondary career-technical schools. In addition, these students have available

to them scholarships at a number of four (4) year Missouri colleges and universities

based on their A+ Eligibility.

PARENT NEWS

Child Find Public Notice

Do you know a child who may be in need of special education services?If you suspect a child of having a disability, the St. Louis Public Schools can open a window of hope for a brighter future.

WHAT IS CHILD FIND?

“Child Find” refers to the process of locating, identifying, and evaluating children with disabilities to ensure thatthey receive services to which they areentitled if it is determined that a disabilityinterferes with learning.

DISABILITY CATEGORIES AND SERVICES

Children, ages 3 to 21, who are suspectedof having a disability may be referred for a possible evaluation to determine if theyare eligible for special education and related services. Difficulties may be experienced in one or more of the followingdisability areas:

n Autism

n Deaf/Blind

n Emotional Disturbance

n HearingImpairment/Deafness

n MentalRetardation/IntellectualDisability

n Multiple Disabilities

n Orthopedic Impairment

n Other Health Impairment

n Specific Learning Disabilities

n Speech and/or Language Impairment

n Traumatic Brain Injury

n Visual Impairment/Blindness

n Developmental Delay in YoungChildren

All special education services, whichare determined to be necessary, are provided at no cost. Services may include:

n Audiology

n Counseling services

n Interpreting services

n Occupational therapy

n Orientation and mobility services

n Physical therapy

n Psychological services

n School health and school nurse services

n School social work services

n Speech and/or language therapy

n Transportation

REFERRAL

Parents, social workers, medical professionals, representatives of anagency, or anyone who is concerned, may refer a child suspected of a disability.Further information about referrals forspecial education services is available atthe closest school in your neighborhoodor at the Central Office located at 801 N.11th Street.

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon and his wife, the FirstLady of Missouri, visiting students at Clyde C. MillerCareer Academy to announce that SLPS highschools are now designated as A+ schools.

The St. Louis Public School District is required toinform parents of students attending Title I

schools that they can request certain information,according to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001(Public Law 107-110).

Upon parents’ request, the St. Louis Public SchoolDistrict is required to provide parents/guardians, in atimely manner, the following information:

• Whether their child’s teacher has met state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levelsand subject areas in which the teacher providesinstruction.

• Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or licensing criteria has been waived.

• What baccalaureate degree major the teacher has and any other graduate certification or degree major held by the teacher and the field of disciplineof the certification.

In addition to the information that parents mayrequest, the St. Louis Public School District must provide to the parent/guardian:

• Information on the achievement level of their childin the state academic assessments as required.

• Timely notice that their child has been assigned, orhas been taught for four or more consecutive weeks,by a teacher who is not highly qualified.

• Notification if the District or their child’s school hasbeen identified for school improvement, and optionsavailable for their child.

• A Complaint Resolution Procedure annually (SLPSComplaint Resolution Procedure information is listedin SLPS Student Code of Conduct Handbook).

• Notification to parents of the option to transfer their student if student is enrolled in an identifiedpersistently dangerous school, or student has beenthe victim of a criminal offense while on schoolproperty to a school not identified.

For more information about Title I parental notification requirements, please contact:

Office of State and Federal ProgramsSaint Louis Public Schools801 N. 11th StreetSt. Louis, MO 63101(314) 345-2324

Title I Parents Right to Know

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PARENT NEWS

This notice will be provided in alternative formats, as needed.

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Keep up to date on SLPS informationwith SPOTLIGHT NEWS. Each week, SLPS sends out an electronic newsletterpacked with positive stories and upcoming events about our students and staff. Stay informed by having SPOTLIGHT NEWS delivered toyour email inbox every week. To sign up,send an email to Julie.Linder@slps.organd ask to be placed on the SPOTLIGHTNEWS delivery list.

Stay Informed the e-Way2011-2012 SLPS Recruitmentand Enrollment Calendarfor 2012-2013 School Year

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 Begin accepting Magnet and Choice School applications for the2012-2013. Send continuity notices to current magnet school students at their school of attendance.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2011 Magnet/Choice Mailing #1 to city households, and 5th-to 6th, 6th to 7th and 8th to 9th SLPS households.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2011 Magnet School and Choice Schools Open House at all schools.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 Magnet and Choice Schools Recruitment Fair at The Magic House/Emerson Education Center in Kirkwood.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011 Second Magnet and Choice School Open House at all schools during regular school hours.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2011 Magnet and Choice Schools Recruitment Fair at Compton-DrewInvestigative Learning Center

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011 Last day to submit applications for students applying for Kennard, Mallinckrodt (Grades PS-2), McKinley and all Magnet and Choice High Schools, to be included in the lottery.These schools have entrance criteria to be eligible for admission.Adequate time is needed to evaluate student and determine eligibility prior to the lottery.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011 Magnet/Choice mailing #2 with Magnet/Choice Application

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2011 Magnet/Choice Mailing #3 with Post Card Application (“Last Chance” mailing)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2011 Application deadline for general applications to be included in theGeneral Lottery.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2011 2012-2013 School Year Magnet School and Choice School application random sort lottery.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2011 Student eligibility for Magnet and Choice Schools due toRecruitment and Counseling for LOTTERY ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS from secondary schools and Gifted Testing.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2011 Magnet School and Choice School LOTTERY ELIGIBLE acceptances completed and notices mailed.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2012 REMAINING Magnet School and Choice School acceptances completed and notices mailed.

MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2012 2012-13 school year 8th to 9th grade “School Declaration” and all“Student Intent to Return” notices information provided to schools.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012 2012-13 school year “Declaration” and “Intent” information duefor return.

TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012 Magnet Schools and Choice Schools Open House for new accepted2012-2013 students and families.

For more information about the Magnet and Choice School programs, please contactthe St. Louis Public Schools Recruitment and Counseling Center at 633-5200.

NOTE: Calendar has been developed to

provide accurate enrollment projection

numbers by March 1 annually for

staffing and budget purposes.

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PARENT NEWS

High SchoolsGateway IT High CAJT NottinghamClyde C. Miller Acad. Cleveland NJROTCCarnahan Schl of Fut. Central VPAMcKinley Ldrsp. Acad. MetroNW Trans & Law Acd.Soldan Int’l Studies

Middle SchoolsBusch AAA Carr LaneCompton Drew Long MiddleStevens Multiple McKinley CJA

Pathways

First Tier Schools • 7:10 a.m. – 2:07 p.m.

Second Tier Schools • 8:05 a.m.–3:02 p.m.

2011-2012 Bell Times

Second Tier Schools • 8:15 a.m.–3:12 p.m.

Middle SchoolsFanning Middle International Welcome SchoolYeatman-Liddell

Elementary SchoolsBryan Hill Cote BrillianteDunbar FarragutFord HenryHerzog Laclede

Third Tier Schools • 9:10 a.m. – 4:07 p.m.

Third Tier Schools • 9:20 a.m. – 4:17 p.m.

Elementary SchoolsDewey FroebelHodgen Shaw VPASherman Humboldt

Middle/HighInnovative Concept @ BlewettMadison Multiple Pathways

Elementary SchoolsAmes VPA KennardMallinckrodt MeramecMullanphy Oak HillShenandoah SigelStix ECC WoernerWashington Mont Wilkinson ECCWoodward

High SchoolsBeaumont RooseveltSumner Vashon

Middle SchoolsGateway MiddleLangston MiddleL’Ouverture

Elementary SchoolsAdams AshlandBuder ClayCole eMints ColumbiaGateway Elem HamiltonHickey JeffersonLexington Lyon @ BlowMann MasonGateway Michael MonroeNance PeabodyWalbridge

10 am to 12 pm

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St. Louis Public SchoolDistrict 2011-2012 Academic Year CalendarJULY ’1125 ...................................... 11 Month Staff Returns to work

AUGUST ’111 .......................................... 10.5 Month Staff Returns to work8 .......................................... 10 Month Staff Returns to work8-12 ................................ Opening Activities Week (2 District-wide Professional Development; 2 Classroom Prep., 1 Principal's Day)15 ...................................... First Class Day

SEPTEMBER ’11 5 .......................................... Holiday – Labor Day (No School)16 ...................................... Interim Progress Reports for Quarter 123 ...................................... Professional Development (No Students)

OCTOBER ’11 14 ...................................... Quarter 1 ends 17 ...................................... Second Quarter begins 21 ...................................... Parent Conferences (No Students)

NOVEMBER ’11 11 ...................................... Holiday – Veterans’ Day (No Students)18 ...................................... Interim Progress Reports for Quarter 223-25................................ Holiday – Thanksgiving (No School)

DECEMBER ’11 19-21................................ High School Final Exams21 ...................................... Quarter 2 ends 22-30 .............................. Winter Break (No School)25-26................................ Holiday – Christmas (No School)

JANUARY ’12 1-2...................................... Holiday – New Year’s (No School)3 .......................................... Record Keeping (No Students)4 .......................................... Third Quarter/Classes Resume 13 ...................................... Professional Development (No Students)16 ...................................... Holiday – Martin Luther King Day (No School)18 ...................................... ACCESS begins 18-25................................ American Government Testing

FEBRUARY ’12 10 ...................................... Interim Progress Reports for Quarter 3 17 ...................................... Professional Development (No Students)20 ...................................... Holiday – Presidents Day (No School)

MARCH ’12 9 .......................................... Third Quarter ends12 ...................................... Fourth Quarter begins16 ...................................... Parent conferences (No Students)19-23................................ Spring Break (No School)

APRIL ’12 6 .......................................... Professional Development (No Students)2-20 .................................. MAP testing9-27 .................................. EOC testing13 ...................................... Interim Progress Reports for Quarter 4

MAY ’12 1 .......................................... AP testing begins18 ...................................... Record Keeping (No Students)24 ...................................... Last Class Day/4th quarter ends 25 ...................................... Last Day 10 Month25-31................................ Snow Days

JUNE ’121 .......................................... Last Day 10.5 Month 1, 4 .................................... Snow Days8 .......................................... Last Day 11 Month 4-29 .................................. Summer School

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IDENTIFICATION

All responsible public agencies arerequired to identify, locate and evaluatechildren with disabilities, including children with disabilities who are in transition (homeless children) or arewards of the state, and children with disabilities attending private schools whoare under the jurisdiction of the agency,regardless of the severity of the disability.This includes children attending privateschools, including non-residents if attending private schools within theagency’s jurisdiction, highly mobile children, such as migrant and homelesschildren, and children who are suspectedof having a disability and in need of special education even though they areadvancing from grade to grade.

Identification of children with disabilities and programming for suchchildren will be implemented after a determination of eligibility. The St. LouisPublic School District assures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible childrenwith disabilities between the ages of 3 and21 under its jurisdiction either locally orthrough contractual arrangements inaccordance with RSMo [162.675(2)(3)] andthe Individuals with Disabilities EducationAct (IDEA).

EARLY INTERVENTION

The St. Louis Public School Districtassures that it will provide informationand referral services necessary to assistthe State in the implementation of the Part C early intervention system (FirstSteps) for infants and toddlers suspectedof having a disability.

CONFIDENTIALITY

The St. Louis Public School Districtassures that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintainedby the agency for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of FAPE of children with

disabilities may be inspected and/or reviewedby their parents. Parentsmay request amendment to the educational record if the parent believes therecord is inaccurate, misleading, or violates

the privacy or other rights of their child.Parents may register a complaint with theU.S. Department of Education or theMissouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) if theyfeel the agency is in violation of theFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

The St. Louis Public School District hasadopted the Missouri Local CompliancePlan for the implementation of StateRegulations for the Individuals withDisabilities Education Act (IDEA). This plan contains the agency’s policies and procedures regarding storage, disclosureto third parties, retention and destructionof personally identifiable information andthe agency’s assurances that services areprovided in compliance with the GeneralEducation Provision Act (GEPA). This planmay be reviewed at the Office of SpecialEducation during normal business hours.

Every child has the capacity to learn, to develop and to grow to his or her full potential.

If you are aware of a child with a disabilityand would like further information regardingoptions for evaluation and services, please call 314.454.0010.

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“We enthusiastically support this important program that recognizes the outstanding achievementsof St. Louis Public School teachers and principals and provides us with the opportunity

to share their successful philosophies and best practices which help so many students succeed.”– CHRIS LEE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ST. LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

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Pettus Foundation Awards For Excellence

Since 2007, the Pettus Foundation has contributed nearly $390,000 to the St. Louis Public Schools Foundation to

support a special program that honors and recognizes outstanding St. Louis Public School (SLPS) principals and

teachers for their accomplishments in schools and classrooms. The Pettus Awards of Excellence program recognizes

teachers who demonstrate excellence in teaching by inspiring all students to achieve and who have the respect and

admiration of their students, parents and colleagues. They must also have an active role in creating a positive culture

in their school. Outstanding SLPS principals who inspire staff and students to achieve and who have the respect and

admiration of their teachers, staff, students, parents and colleagues are also recognized. The goal of the program is to

honor and promote the work and educational strategies that are succeeding and inspire others to replicate that success.

Every teacher and principal in the district is eligible to be nominated for the award.

A panel of 47 judges consisting of retired St. LouisPublic School principals and teachers conducted athorough selection process by reviewing the nominationpackets and selecting teachers and principals whomthe judges observed firsthand in their respectiveschools. The judges selected finalists for interviewsand used a point system to determine the winners.

One teacher, judged as the most outstanding, isselected from each SLPS elementary, middle, andhigh school and awarded a $1,000 cash prize. Eightprincipals judged as the most outstanding are alsoawarded $1,000 each. In addition to the cash prize,

the winning teachers and principals receive a plaque tobe prominently displayed in their school and a desktopaward for their office or classroom. Each non-winningsemifinalist is presented with a Certificate of Excellence.

For 2010-2011, the fourth year of the program,eight principals and 76 teachers from among morethan 200 nominees received the Awards of Excellenceand the $1,000 cash prize.

Winning principals were honored with their awardsin the presence of their peers at the SLPS year-endprincipals’ meeting on May 10. Teacher awards werepresented during special recognition programs and

award ceremonies at their schools. The Pettus Awardsof Excellence for 2010-2011 will be announced publicly in August.

“We are very grateful to the Pettus Foundation forits generous sponsorship of this important program.The Pettus Excellence Awards recognize the outstandingaccomplishments and achievements of St. LouisPublic School principals and teachers and provides us with the opportunity to share their successfulphilosophies and best practices which help so manystudents succeed,” said Chris Lee, Executive Directorof the St. Louis Public Schools Foundation.

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Pictured from left to right

Donna Owens, Clay Elementary

Dr. Elizabeth Bender, Gateway IT High School

Dr. Rose M. Howard, Gateway Elementary

Carey Cunningham, Alternative South

DeAdrienne Torrey, Washington Montessori

Dr. Wanda Le Flore, Kennard Classical Junior Academy

Kacy Seals, Big Picture

Not pictured – Michael Brown, Beaumont High School

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I believed that everyone had a passion for learning what they believed.

If this was true, why couldn’t everyone learn? I began to question my own personal beliefs.

Did I really believe everyone could learn? Or was it the cliché of the times? It was a challenge

pondering my responses. My beliefs were confirmed. Children learn what they believe.

It is my purpose to help them develop beliefs so that they can learn! I have embraced my moral

purpose and enriched it with energy, hope, and enthusiasm for all the children.

— WANDA LE FLORE, PRINCIPAL, KENNARD CLASSICAL JUNIOR ACADEMY PHILOSOPHY

Karen EasonAshland Elementary

I am currently teaching at Ashland Elementary as a SpecialEducation Cross Categorical teacher in a self-contained classroomfor grades 4th, 5th, and 6th. I love what I do. It is very rewarding toknow that I am helping to educate children and equip them withmany of the academic and life skills they will need. One of mypersonal philosophies is that the “difference between being aninstructor and being an educator is that an instructor is guided bya textbook and an educator is guided by the needs of the child.” I try to reach children where they are and address whateverissues there may be that affect that effort.

I set up learning experiences that will meet the needs andlearning styles of every student that I teach. I also believe that I ama role model for my students and that I must maintain a passionfor what I teach so that whatever teaching style or philosophythat I use will reflect the truly passionate teacher that I am.

As a teacher, I have made the commitment to constantly lookfor innovative ways to interact with my students. I have watchedmy students grow and develop from a very low level of learningin to wonderful learning machines with a stronger desire andthirst for knowledge. My personal mission statement is:

I will be a facilitator in building a foundation for life-long learningin my students. My students will be allowed to experience successwithout a fear of failure. My students successes and failures willbe celebrated along with their education. I will be an example ofand promote strong morals which will be fostered throughout theyear in my students.

I want to be remembered as a teacher who fostered learningand success in my classroom.

Sandra K. NashNottingham CAJT

I have been teaching for a long time and I can say I still love it. I havetaught many family members from different generations as I havemade my way around to different schools in the St. Louis PublicSchool system. I am a product of the St. Louis Public Schools. I have taught all over St. Louis. My journey began at Bryan Hill.

In all my years I have learned many things about teaching.Teachers can teach all day but the students will only learn if theyare motivated to do so. Once their light bulb goes on they areeager to learn more. To motivate the students to learn is the keyto teaching. Not everything is fun, but through being creative Imake the classes more enjoyable.

If you are passionate about what you are teaching, your studentswill be excited about learning.

• Students can tell if you are a fake so be true to yourself and tothe students.

• Greet each student every day and try to find a connection with-out being too nosy.

• Tell students exactly what you expect of them and be the rolemodel for them.

• Do not expect them to behave in a way that you are not willingto do yourself.

• Be kind and say something nice to the students. Sometimes itmay be the only kind word they hear all day.

• Be fair and listen to them. They will learn thinking skills and cor-rect behavior skills from these conversations.

• Correct students in a non-judgmental way using a quiet voice.No one likes to be yelled at.

• Do not embarrass them just because you can. Take the high roadand explain in a way the student can understand.

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Raymond J. ParksCentral Visual and Performing Arts High School

Each child is a gift filled with zest, creativity and is an untappedresource awaiting discovery. An outstanding teacher must be committed and have a genuine love for children. He must developlasting relationships and partner with his students and encouragethem to take responsibility for their own learning. One must focuson the total growth and development of the child that helps them to learn self-respect, determination and a true thirst for life-long achievement.

I view my role in teaching as a mentor, facilitator, guide, coach,role model, and sometimes even a social worker. I provide a warm,friendly nurturing educational environment where students canexpress their inner talents and reach the highest level of learningavailable to them. The rewards that I find in teaching are in observingstudents learning to become aware of their physical and expressivebeing as accomplished dancers dedicated to their craft able todream and construct their own future.

My mission as a dance teacher is to develop competent studentsable to compete in global society both in the demanding field ofdance as well as academically.

• Learn your students as individuals, their learning styles as well as their academic level.

• Reinforce their strengths while building confidence in knowing that they can achieve at high levels with effective effort.

• Teach to the challenges that develop the skills necessary for mastery.• Praise each step of improvement.• Give individual assistance when needed.• Provide opportunities for ongoing success for all students.• Assess and evaluate frequently and re-teach as needed.

Cassandra Garcia Long Middle School

My teaching philosophy is that “ALL students can learn.” Noexceptions and no excuses. Teachers can create a high achievingclassroom where all students are able to learn by marketing academicachievement, setting big goals, celebrating progress to goals, effectively managing a classroom, and engaging in meaningfullong-term planning.

It is important to market academic achievement in a way that is real to students. Many students enter the classroom with thebelief that intelligence is fixed; that either you have it or youdon’t. In order to combat this common misconception I begin theyear with a lesson on malleable intelligence.

Second of all, it is important to set big goals for the class to worktowards. Goals are powerful things. They provide a reason forevery single thing that happens in the classroom. By providingstudents with quantitative and measurable goals it gives purposeto our daily lessons; the smaller daily lessons we work on willultimately lead us to be able to reach the big yearlong goals we have set. Additionally, goals can be a strong motivator forclassroom management. If a student becomes off task, you cansimply state that their actions are not helping them to meet theirindividual learning goals.

In addition to having goals, it is important to make progresstowards these goals explicitly known to students. When the progressis not only shared with students, but also visually represented in theclassroom, students are able to see the correlation between the dailylessons and their mastery of material. As students see the progress,they develop a motivation to work towards academic achievement.

It is imperative for teachers to effectively manage a classroom.The ability of a class to reach their yearlong goals is dependenton the classroom running effectively. It is necessary for teachersto develop specific expectations or class rules and a fair as well asefficient consequence system before students even step foot intothe classroom.

Dr. Elizabeth A. Bender Principal, Gateway IT High School

Students come first! It is harder to implement than you wouldthink but I ask myself when decisions are being made if what Iam about to do is best for the students or just the adults. I don’thave one set of rules for me and a different set for my buildingcolleagues. We are one and I don’t ask them to do what I don’tdo. Everyone likes praise! Get to know your staff and students.It’s all about relationships and you can’t have one if you don’t takethe time to get to know people. Include EVERYONE in celebrations –teachers, support staff, custodians, kitchen crew – no one likesbeing left out and if they have in the past you are the hero. I admitmy mistakes and I have had plenty of practice. Students, staffand families need to know that I am human, I am reflective and Ican be wrong and admit it. Modeling is a great teaching tool, plusI truly don’t have ALL the answers. Communication is crucial. Noone likes being out of the loop. I give my colleagues the respect ofknowledge. I am not too proud to ask questions, to get clarificationsor to just ask for help. Be clear and set clear expectations. No onelikes surprises and fair is fair. LAUGH. Sometimes things are justfunny and it is important just to laugh and find humor. I buildleadership around me and reach out to those with such aspirationsas others did for me – plus, they could become my boss someday!Paperwork can be done anytime (usually) but observing a teacher,and talking with students can only be done at set times so makethat a priority. If the Principal job was not just glamorous but alsoeasy, all sorts of people would want to be one, but it isn’t easy.Being Principal means having courageous conversations, politelystepping on toes, and taking the heat. I’ve learned to remember itis a job, because without balance in my life my fire would go out.Lastly, I remember it is a blessing to do something so importantthat can have such a lasting impact on so many.

* The following are excerpts from philosophies. They have been edited for space.

“Philosophies

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Dennis Huffington, Jr.Walbridge CEFSS (Community Education Full Service School)

Teaching is both a science and an art. To be an effective teacher,one must balance the scientific principles which include data,research, and assessment with the artistic principles of creativity,innovation, and individuality.

All students possess an intelligence, gift, talent, interest, orgenius. It is our job to recognize and realize that it is through thatintelligence, gift, talent, interest, or genius that our studentsaccess their world. Individualization and differentiation of instructionis the only way to ensure that all students have access to theknowledge we provide. They are all different and therefore cannotall learn the same way.

Building a relationship and rapport with students and the community is vital to success. When students know that you areworking for them and NOT against them, they are more open toyour instruction and guidance.

Teachers must understand the concept of positional and personal power. As a teacher, you are in a position of poweragainst a student. Therefore, they will automatically push againstyour position. Teachers must empower the position of the studentby encouraging achievement, lifetime learning, and sharing theireducational experiences. Teachers must ALWAYS remain at thehighest level of professionalism.

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time and I can say I still love it. I havefrom different generations as I haveent schools in the St. Louis Public of the St. Louis Public Schools. . My journey began at Bryan Hill.

ed many things about teaching. the students will only learn if theyheir light bulb goes on they are

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Michael BrownPrincipal, Beaumont High School

My philosophy and approach to school administration is tobuild a winning team as you cannot complete the task withouta solid team. I wish to be the building leader who leads withand through staff while empowering them to maximize theirskills to reach a common goal. As the coach, I want to push mystaff to become the best educators by stretching their strengthsthrough professional development. It is very important to placebefore our students the best educators we can assemble.

Kerry M. ZimmermanMetro Academic and Classical High School

As a high school biology teacher, I instruct students to delvedeeper into fewer more fundamental concepts and processesrather than trying to push through volumes of subject matter.During the course of a lesson, I relate specific science topics tobroader more real world experiences. My goal is for students toenjoy science, not become alienated from it.

My experiences outside the classroom have greatly contributed to my accomplishments as a teacher. I have workeda variety of jobs, from manual laborer as a gardener to academicresearch; I also bring my experience as a working photographicartist. I know that although I love science, many of my studentsmay not. As a result, I try to use a variety of approaches suchas anecdotes, news stories, radio pieces, dvds, websites, andcurrent, relevant video clips to attract their attention and potentially increase their connections to science.

In a more abstract sense, teachers foster critical thinking,instill confidence, engage, and guide students. I want toencourage my students to become lifelong learners. A teacherhas the potential to impact students for the rest of their lives;similarly, each student has the potential to help their teacherbecome a better teacher. With confidence, a student can beginto participate in the learning process. Once participating, anengaged student can develop their critical thinking skills andbegin to relate to their experiences in the classroom to the larger world of their lives and community outside school. Bylistening to their students and not reacting in haste, a teachercan build respect and trust which will immediately help to instillconfidence. I project high expectations for my students. Everyperson rises or falls to the expectations placed upon them –this rise or fall can be most costly in a secondary school class-room where students will soon join the world at large.Expectations should be clearly made and accountability equitably upheld. To meet my expectations, this fall I have created peer tutoring sessions. Learning from peers can be amore relaxed environment, particularly for freshmen students.

I am a calm, curious, and open-minded person. In the classroom, these attributes allow me to use discussions to conveynew information and review past material. This includes takingside-tracks from the main topics as a result of a student’sthoughtful questioning. As a result of my diverse background, I am able to utilize my experiences to enrich my lessons in thebiology classroom and also help my students better relate to me.

A teacher needs to balance the goals of teaching the curriculawith the development of their students. By maintaining clear,high expectations and creating an open dialog with my students,I seek to reach both goals.

that “ALL students can learn.” Noachers can create a high achievinge able to learn by marketing academic celebrating progress to goals, om, and engaging in meaningful

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it is important to make progressnown to students. When the progresss, but also visually represented in thesee the correlation between the dailyaterial. As students see the progress,ork towards academic achievement. to effectively manage a classroom.their yearlong goals is dependentctively. It is necessary for teachersns or class rules and a fair as well asbefore students even step foot into

Maria R. YaksicMallinckrodt Academy of Gifted Instruction

My initial goal as a teacher is to build a community within theclassroom where all participants take on the responsibility of theirlearning and their behavior. This is accomplished by treating allmembers of the classroom with respect and giving them the trustthey deserve and helping them realize that all actions have consequences. Through positive reinforcement my aim is to fosterhealthy decision making abilities and positive social behaviors.

As a kindergarten teacher it is my intent to facilitate the intellectual, personal, and social growth of each student by providing rich and stimulating learning experiences through a literature based curriculum. It is my belief that high quality literaturecan serve as the springboard for meaningful investigations in all subject areas. The key is to spark the students’ interests andfacilitate their learning by providing activities that will instigateparticipants to want to learn more about the subject. This in turnencourages the love of learning and reading.

As a facilitator of their learning process it is of great importance to me to observe their investigations and modify theactivities based on the progress, interest, and learning style ofeach student. Learning can only take place when the activities aremeaningful and there is a sense of challenge. It is my practice toassess students on a regular basis to see if teaching goals arebeing met and if each student is achieving his or her potential. By assessing regularly modifications can be implemented andpersonalized learning is achieved.

Judith HolroydInternational Welcome School

Education is the means through which we share our collectiveknowledge, expectations and cultural norms. To do so successfullyrequires that we work simultaneously on several different levels.First, we need to identify student academic needs, then deviseworkable plans to meet those needs, next design assessmentsthat measure progress in a meaningful way, and finally work with the students to develop a thirst for knowledge and the toolsnecessary for its continued acquisition.

We routinely move students through the system gauging theirsuccess with a progression of standardized tests and anecdotalrecords. This “one size fits all” mentality is unrealistic when usedas a primary focus in the classroom.

I once overheard a ten year old special needs student respondto verbal bullying by stating “I am not dumb, I just don’t learn thesame way you do…but I do learn.” I was very impressed by thewisdom shown by this child. It helped to crystallize my basic philosophy of education.

We must meet the student where he or she is academicallyand socially, not where we would expect a child of that age to be. We need to know both medical and social history in additionto academic levels, and we need to be able to work with thisinformation in a nonjudgmental manner to create plans thatengage student interest while differentiating between the variousneeds and learning styles in the classroom.

We must realistically measure the student’s success in relationship to his or her individual starting point, and not only bythe standardized levels provided for in state expectations. I do notdeny the need to establish desired levels of achievement that canbe accurately measured. Accountability and standards basedplanning are vital parts of the educational process; however, thetest scores should not be considered an end goal.

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Beaumont ........................................................................................................................Jared GanleyCAJT ......................................................................................................................................Sandra NashCarnahan ....................................................................................................................GegiMara Ra-ElCentral ....................................................................................................................Raymond J. ParksCleveland..............................................................................................................................Heidi KukayClyde C. Miller ..........................................................................................................Staci ChristianGateway High ............................................................................................................Christine LatoMetro ......................................................................................................................Kerry ZimmermanNorthwest ........................................................................................................................Njaimeh NjieRoosevelt ......................................................................................................................Sarah NatwickSoldan......................................................................................................................Jeremy ResmannSumner ....................................................................................................................Justin CoppedgeVashon ..........................................................................................................................Linda Carlblom

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Bunche ....................................................................................................................................Kristin WallBusch..................................................................................................................Elizabeth McCullochCarr Lane....................................................................................................................Rachael PhillipsCompton Drew........................................................................................................Krista ClementFanning..............................................................................................................................Allison HorneGateway..............................................................................................................Mariama HargroveLangston ..................................................................................................................Reubie ManningLong ..........................................................................................................................Cassandra GarciaL’Ouverture ............................................................................................................Melanie VierlingLyon......................................................................................................................................Tracy McCordMcKinley..................................................................................................................Chrislyn SeyboldPeabody ......................................................................................................................Gloria ClemonsStevens ....................................................................................................................................Kim SpannYeatman ..............................................................................................................................Nina Walton

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Adams................................................................................................................................Lynda WesleyAmes..............................................................................................................................Kathryn KramerAshland................................................................................................................................Karen EasonBryan Hill ................................................................................................................Sharonda BlountBuder ..............................................................................................................................Lisa M. TalarskiClay............................................................................................................................................Mary TraresCole ......................................................................................................................................Darlean BoboColumbia ..........................................................................................................................Carrie CollinsCote Brilliante ......................................................................................................Dafney Hutchins

Dewey....................................................................................................................Kimberly J. StrandDunbar ..........................................................................................................................Jessica IshmonFarragut................................................................................................................Pamela M. MortonFord ............................................................................................................Kimberly White-MengisFroebel..............................................................................................................................Donna HortonGateway Elementary............................................................................................YaVette QuickGateway Michael..................................................................................................Renee’ BelcherHamilton ............................................................................................................................Joy L. TaylorHenry ................................................................................................................................Lindsey SmithHerzog..........................................................................................................................Heather BeasleyHickey....................................................................................................................................Tina RamseyHodgen ................................................................................................................................Lakita SpeedJefferson ..........................................................................Mary Kathryn Sehnert-McDevittKennard ..................................................................................................................................Tina MeyerLaclede..................................................................................................................................Lauren PriceLexington................................................................................................................Shirley J. OwensMallinckrodt ....................................................................................................................Maria YaksicMann................................................................................................................................Lisa AbernathyMason..............................................................................................................Regina White WrightMeramec ..................................................................................................................Randi HaldamanMonroe ....................................................................................................................Donna M. KimboMullanphy..............................................................................................................Joyce StevensonNance ..........................................................................................................................Patricia L. TaylorOak Hill..........................................................................................................................Holly AndersonShaw..............................................................................................................................Angela SandersShenandoah ..............................................................................................................Deborah PettisSherman ..........................................................................................................................Jurline FoggySigel ....................................................................................................................Kimberly BergmannStix ........................................................................................................................................Mike ConnersWalbridge............................................................................................................Dennis HuffingtonWashington Montessori ..................................................................................Patricia SmithWilkinson........................................................................................................................Kristina WhiteWoerner......................................................................................................................Leslie SchainkerWoodward ....................................................................................................Leann M. Cervantes

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Alternative South ......................................................................................................Evelyn HinesBig Picture ............................................................................................................Shaire L. DuncanFresh Start ..............................................................................................................Chinelo BandeleGriscom ..............................................................................................................Yolanda MoorheadInnovative Concept ....................................................................................................Maline ColeInternational Welcome School................................................................Judith Holroyd

Wendell AllmonLinda BennettLinda BenoitRetaun CannonDoris J.CarterDavid CookBeverly DewJim DishmanJoseph DuBoseRossallyn FordDelma FransawJames FrenchPaula Louise FrenchDr. Doris GrahamMarilyn GreenJacquelyn Harris

Essie HarrisonAngelene HayesDenise HerronMartha HurleyJanett Terrell-JamesSusan B. LaGroneWilma J. LaGroneJames LangeDolores B. MalcolmDiane McCulloughAlice McHughMike MileyMarilyn MimsMarquita NormanWilliam ParkerBeverly G. Phillips

Melba RaymondBeauton RobertsDr. Patsy RobinsonMary RodgersIsabella ScottCharles W. SimmsNorma TaylorJim ThomsonAntionette Susan TieberDebra TownsendClarence WardNathaniel WatlingtonTerell WayneCarol Hall-WhittierJerry Zykan

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Clay......................................................................................................................................Donna OwensGateway....................................................................................................................Rose M. HowardKennard ........................................................................................................................Wanda LeFloreWashington Montessori ......................................................................DeAdrienne Torrey

M I D D L E / H I G H / A LT E R N AT I V E S C H O O L S – P R I N C I PA L S

Beaumont....................................................................................................................Michael BrownGateway............................................................................................................Elizabeth A. BenderBig Picture..............................................................................................................................Kacy SealsAlternative South......................................................................................Carey Cunningham

A s the only charitableorganization with

the unique and specific mission of supporting theSt. Louis Public Schools,the St. Louis PublicSchools Foundation playsa pivotal role in securingprivate resources and

allocating them to projects and programs that result inimmediate and long-term improvements in educationaloutcomes for district students.

Established in 1998 as an independently governednot-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, the Foundationhas raised more than $11 million for activities benefitingSLPS students. The Foundation serves as a neutral (non-partisan) vehicle through which general and dedicated funding is used to support its mission of funding programs with a measurable impact on academicachievement, graduation rates and the successful transitionto post-secondary goals.

The Foundation’s strategic goals are LearningReadiness; Improving College Access and Affordability;Rewarding and Promoting Effective Teaching; LearningInnovations; and Special Programs and EmergencyNeeds. The organization is involved in multiple programsthat service every component of a student’s life, startingwith Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 and even continuing after they graduate and become alumni.

“We are fortunate that the St. Louis community hasstrongly supported our efforts,” said Chris Lee, executivedirector of the Foundation. “Through their generous contributions we have been able to fund programs such asthe Pettus Awards of Excellence, which recognizes out-standing principals and teachers; development of a compre-hensive health care data management system and relatedtraining of SLPS nurses to improve record keeping andaccess to student health information; college scholarships;and programs ensuring that students have basic needs metand come to school ready to learn,” Lee explained.

For more information or to make a donation, visit theFoundation’s website at www.slpsfoundation.org.

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Free and Reduced LunchInformation

Children from families whose current income is at orbelow those shown are eligible for free or reduced pricemeals. Applications are available at the school office. Toapply, fill out a Free and Reduced Price School MealsFamily Application and return it to the school. The information provided on the application is confidentialand will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility. Applications may be submitted any time duringthe school year. A complete application is required as acondition of eligibility. A complete application includes:(1) household income from all sources or FoodStamp/Temporary Assistance case number, (2) names ofall household members, and (3) the signature and lastfour digits of social security number of adult householdmember signing the application. School officials may verify current income at any time during the school year.

Foster children may be eligible regardless of theincome of the household with whom they reside.

If a family member becomes unemployed or if familysize changes, the family should contact the school to file anew application. Such changes may make the children ofthe family eligible for these benefits.

Under the provisions of the policy, the AccountabilitySpecialist will review the applications and determine eligibility. If a parent is dissatisfied with the ruling of thedetermining official, they may wish to discuss the decisionwith the hearing official on an informal basis or maymake a request either orally or in writing to AltheaAlbert-Santiago, Food Services Director.

Hearing procedures are outlined in the policy. A complete copy of the policy is on file in each school and inthe central office where any interested party may review it.

The St. Louis Public Schools announced its revised free and reduced price policy

for school children unable to pay the full price of meals served in schools under

the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. Local education

officials have adopted the following family-size income criteria for determining eligibility:

2011-2012 Supply Lists

Kindergartenn 1 age appropriate book bag/backpackn 1 box of crayons (optional)n 1 pair of scissors (blunt tip)n 3 pocket foldersn 5 # 2 pencils (optional)n 1 box of tissuen 2 glue sticks (optional)n 1 spiral notebook (wide ruled)

First Graden 1 age appropriate book bag/backpackn 1 box of crayons (optional)n 1 pair of scissors (blunt tip)n 3 pocket foldersn 5 #2 pencils (optional)n 1 box of tissuen 2 glue sticks (optional)n 1 12”/30cm ruler n 1 spiral notebook (wide ruled)

Second Graden 1 age appropriate book bag/backpackn 1 3-ring bindern 3 spiral notebooks (wide ruled)n 3 pocket foldersn 1 box of crayons (optional)n 1 package of markersn 1 pair of scissors (blunt tip)n 2 glue sticks (optional)n 5 #2 pencils (optional)n 1 12”/30cm ruler

Third Graden 1 age appropriate book bag/backpackn 2 3-ring bindersn 4 spiral notebooks (wide ruled)n 5 pocket foldersn 1 box of crayons (optional)n 1 package of markersn 1 pair of scissors (blunt tip)n 2 glue sticks (optional)n 5 #2 pencils (optional)n 2 highlightersn 1 box of tissuen 1 12”/30cm ruler

Fourth Graden 1 age appropriate book bag/backpackn 2 3-ring bindersn 4 spiral notebooks (wide ruled)n 5 pocket foldersn 1 box of crayons (optional)n 1 package of markersn 1 pair of scissors (blunt tip)n 2 glue sticks (optional)n 5 #2 pencils (optional)n 2 highlightersn 1 box of tissuen 1 12”/30cm ruler n 2 black or blue pens

Fifth-Eighth Graden 1 age appropriate book bag/backpackn 2 3-ring bindersn 4 spiral notebooks (college ruled)n 5 pocket foldersn box of crayons (optional)n 1 package of markersn 1 pair of scissors (blunt tip)n 2 glue sticks (optional)n 5 #2 pencils (optional)n 2 highlightersn 1 box of tissuen 2 black or blue pensn 1 12”/30cm ruler

Ninth-Twelfth Graden 1 book bag/backpackn 1 pack of colored markersn 1 pack of colored pencilsn 5 3-ring bindersn 5 spiral notebooks (college ruled)n 1 protractorn 10 #2 pencils (optional)n 10 black or blue pensn 1 scientific calculator (optional-District

will provide them)n 10 pocket folders (per semester)

Annually Monthly Weekly

1 $14,157 $1,180 $273

2 19,123 1,594 368

3 24,089 2,008 464

4 29,055 2,422 559

5 34,021 2,836 655

6 38,987 3,249 750

7 43,953 3,663 846

8 48,919 4,077 941

Each add’lmember +4,966 +414 +96

House hold Maximum Household Income Maximum Household IncomeSize Eligible for Free Meals Eligible for Reduced Price Meals

Annually Monthly Weekly

$20,147 $1,679 $388

27,214 2,268 524

34,281 2,857 660

41,348 3,446 796

48,415 4,035 932

55,482 4,624 1,067

62,549 5,213 1,203

69,616 5,802 1,339

+7,067 +589 +136

Non-discrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. “In accordance with the Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director,Office of Adjudication, and 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or havespeech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

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Congratulations, Class of 2011!

BEAUMONT

ALLEN, RONISHAAPPLEGARTH, LESLIEARRINGTON, YASMINEBAILEY, TARRONBARNES, CALVINBARNES, JERRONBATEMAN, SIDNEYBEASLEY, LACORABLAND, ANGELIQUEBLANKS, ROCKELLBONDS, HALIBOOKER, AARONBRACKEN, JAMARBRAND, TAWANNABRISON, DERRICKBROWN, LENNARDBROWN, MARIAHBROWN, TERRELLBULLOCK, SAKINAHBUSH, KISHELLCANADA, STEVENCARTER, NATOYLIACARTER, TERRENCECLAYTON, DESEANCLINTON, JADECOOPER, ALYSSACRAWFORD, ARMONCUSHSHON, MAISHADAVIS, ANTHONYDAVIS, ANTHONYDAVIS, DELOISEDEVROUAX, LETEISHADONALDSON, ANDREDOTSON, DEZMAURIEAST, SHAQUILLAECHOLS, CHRISTOPHERECHOLS, DARIEAUNESTES, TONEYEVANS, STERLINGFITTS, SHERRODFLOYD, GERALDFOYE, CAROLYNFREEMAN, KHRISTOPHERFRIZELL, JONATHONFULTZ, DEMARSHAGAMBLE, EBONIGILES, DANDRISEGLADNEY, CIEARAGOODSON, CHANNELGORDON, DARRELLHAMILTON, HERBERTHAMILTON, MARZETTAHARDY, CANDACEHARRIS, LATASHAHARRIS, RHONDA–VHARRIS, TANYAHARVEY, DEVINHASSEL, TRENICEHENDERSON, DARONTAYHILL, MICHAELHILLIARD, ADRIANNAHUNTER, ANEASHAHYKES, DEVONDREIRVING, ANTHONYJACKSON, JANAEJACKSON, TIFFANYJACKSON, VICTORIAJEFFERSON, DANIELLEJEFFERSON, TUESDAYJOHNSON, EKUNNOJOHNSON, IESHAJOHNSON, JACOBJOHNSON, JEFFREYJOHNSON, KIONNAJOHNSON, PATRICIAJOHNSON, PATRICKJONES, DEARIES

KING, CORTEZKING, IEISHALATIMORE, DEIDRALEMONS, KRISTINAMACLIN, JEANNETTAMADISON, DAVIEONTEMADISON, MALINDAMARMON, CORTEZMARTIN, LANCEMCFOULON, DERREONMCGHEE, MAURICEMERCHANT, AARONMILES, TRANESEMILLER, BRANDONMINOR, LATIGRAMINTON, DERRONMITCHELL, AIGNERMITCHELL, ANOLAMITCHELL, KYESHAMOORE, AIGNERMOORE, CHYNEVAMOORE, MARKESHAMOORE, TENEISHAMORRIS, TERAMORRISON, BRANDYMULDREW, DARRYLMURRAY, KEYONNANOBLES, AARONNOEL, NAYSHOWNNOLDON, JANAYOWENS, MYKAPARRIS, GERALDPEARSON, BRANDIPETERS, JERMAINEPETTY, RASHAERHODES, MAKERARICHARDSON, MICHEALRICKS, MICHAELRIGGINS, VICTORIARIMSON, NOLANROBINSON, CORTEZROBINSON, JAMESROCKETT, ALEXISRODGERS, ROMAINEROPER, JAZZMINESANDERSON, KEARASILERIO, PAIGESLAUGHTER, ERICASMITH, KEAIRASMITH, MICHAELSMITH, ROBINSPENCER, CORTEZSTEVENSON, MARLISASTROUD, DARSHELLTANTER, ASHLEYTAYLOR, CHELSITAYLOR, LEANNATEER, KEITRENTHOMAS, JASMINETHURMAN, NEHEMIAHTREE, KATHRINEUNION, DEMONTVAUGHN, PERISWALLACE, REGINALDWALLS, BRITTANYWARD, NATASHAWARNER, DEVONTEWASHINGTON, BRITTONWEBB, ROBERTWILLIAMS, LATOYAWILLIAMS, TERRELLWILLIS-SIMMONS, ALISHAWILSON, JEFFREYWILSON, VIVIANWORTHY, MONTRELLAYOUNG, ALLEN

B I G P I C T U R E

AZIZ, AKEELABELL, LATOYA

BROOKS, DERRIUSBROWN, DARNELLBRYANT, ROQUANDABURCH, SHAMIRABYRD, WONNELL–VCAULEY, JASMINEEDWARDS, COREYHAUNGS, VICTORIALEWIS, RODNEYMARTIN, SHURRONMOORE, TRAYONANORTHCROSS, RONEESEREDDIC, ASHLEYROBINSON, MICHAELTAYLOR, KEESHAWATSON, SHAVONWHITE, DAMIONWILLIAMS, WANDAYOUNG, SHARITA

C A R N A H A N

ALLEN, MARKALLEN, NAUTICAATKINS, JAMESAUSTELL, DARIONBACKUS, EZRABARNETT, DARRYLBASKIN, KEITHBELFORD, MARNICEBROOKS, DOMINICBROWDEN, DEJONBROWN, JIMMYBROWN, MERCEDESCALLAWAY, PARISCARRADINE, BISHOPCARTER, JERMONCEHIC, EDVINCHARLES, TEKISHACOOK, DEANTECROCKETT, JEMEIRDALE, SHONDREADAVIS, ASHLEEDAVIS, BATRICEDAVY, ASHANTIDEAN, LATONDRADOBEY, JOHNDOERR, MERISSADORSEY, WENDELLEDWARDS, SILVIAEVELAND, JAMES–VFLETCHER, JAMILAFLETCHER, KELLYGILMORE, BRITTANYGIPSON, RIESHAHAYES, AMBERHAYWOOD, HAYLEYHIGGINBOTHAM, TERRYHOUSTON, WHITNEYHUDSON, ISIAHITZI, LUCIAIVY, AMANDAJACKSON, MELVINAJOHNSON, TIARRAJOINER, JOSEPHJONES, DAZIAJONES, NICOLELE, MICHEALLEE, ANTHONYLEWIS, ARMONDLEWIS, TAYONALOVE, WILLIEMAHMUTOVIC, NEDZIBMATCHINGTOUCH, TOMMIEMCCLENTON, PHILLIPMCKINNEY, JAMESHAMCKINNEY-MC COY

LASHANDAMILES, KEITHMILLER, COREY

MILLS, JONEESHAMITCHELL, JANELLEMOORE, KENYAMULLINS, JAMAROLIVER, JOHNPARRAS, ERICAPASTER, NATHANIELPATRICK, DEJARATLIFF, ARMENIARESIDOR, SANDRARICE, AARONROBINSON, EUNIECEROSE, DARRELLRYLAND, AIGNERSAFFORD, MAURICESCOTT, LEESHELTON, DELANOSMITH, BRENDASMITH, SHANIECESMITHERS, ALEXISSTRONG, KENDRICKSUTTON, KRYSTALTHOMAS, TINISHATHOMPSON, KENNIQUATHOMPSON, KEVINTOMLIN, DWANEVIRGIES, DESEREAWALKER, BRIANWALKER, MARKWALKER, NEEMAWATKINS, DANIELLEWATSON, JOHNWELBY, LAWRENCEWHITAKER, JEFFERYWILDER, BRYCEWILSON, LATRISHAWITHERSPOON, RASHAADZEGENEE, SORBARI

C E N T R A L V I S UA L &P E R F O R M I N G A RT S H I G H S C H O O L

ALVARADO, ANDREAANDERSON, NADIAARMENTA, MARCELLABEAUCHAINE, SAMANTHABELL, FREDERICKBELL, MERLINBELL, NIABELL, TATITYANABENNETT, BRANDYBERRY-JOINER, TEAIRABRADLEY, KESHAWNABRADY, JARAYBROOKS, CHRISTIANBROOKS, JAYNEABROOKS, RENEEBROOKS, SHANAEBROWN, ALYSSABROWN, DIERRABUCHANAN, DAIJABUCKINGHAM, SARAHBURNLEY, BRIANABURNLEY, TEANACARTHEN, IVORYCOATS, BRITTANYCOLLINS, DORIONCOX, CHARLESCRAFT, DEONDRECUMMINGS, LAKALADANG, KARENDAVIS, KEITHDAVIS, STEVENDUCKWORTH, ALANDUPREE, JUSTICEECHEVARRIA, MATTHEWEDDINGTON, DELORESEVANS, MIKELLFARIES, CASEY

FLYNN, ELIZABETHFOWLER, TIFFANYFRANKLIN, ROBERTFRIAS, ERIKFRIZELL, JEVONIFUQUA, JAMESGARWOOD, AMIRAHGIBSON, MERILYNGRAVES, HAROLDGRAVES, HARRISONGREEN, DEVINGREENWOOD, NAIJAGREER, JASMINEGREGORY, DUANEGRIFFITH, TREVONGRIMES, AAMEERGUIJOSA, SALVADORGUILFORD, DORIANHARMON, JAMELLAHARRELL, JAMESHARRIS, KALANIHEPP, CHRISTINEHERBERG, MARGARETHIGGINS, DAVIDHIGGS, JONATHENHILL, BREANNAHOLTS, ERICAHORACE, JASMINEHOUSE, DIAMONDJACKSON, JORDANJAUERNIG, KENNETHJOHNSON, ALLENJOHNSON, DARRISJONES, AONYAJONES, BRIAJONES, CHEYENNEJONES, EMMANUELJONES, LARONJONES, MYRESHIAJORDAN, GABRIELLAKEARNEY, GAGEKELLY, KAYLAKENNEDY, AYANNAKIRKENDALL, CHRISHYLATHROP, AMANDALAYTON, JOSHUALEONG, LORRI–VLITTLE, MAHALIALOKEOMANIVONG, RICKILONG, DEXTERMAHOOD, ELIZABETHMAHR, ATIFMANDINA, BENNYMARTIN, ALEXISMARTINEZ-CASSMEYER, IANMASSEY, JEROMEMASSEY, KAYLAMATLOCK, DERRICKMCCALL, SHANNETTMCGHEE, NYSSIAMCKEE, MICHAELMILLER, ALEXANDERMILLER, DTERICKAMOORE, ANASTASHIAMOORE, JESSICAMORGAN, PORSHAYMORROW, BRANDYMOSES, SHAWNTELLMOSS, JOHNNIEMULLEN, ASHANTINELSON, SHAQUITANGUYEN, JOHNNORMAN, MYSTIQUEONEAL, JENNIFERPARKER, DEANDRIAPICHON, DARSHANAYPLAIR, SHARDAYPUGH, RAVENRAMER, PRISCILLARANDLE, KENNETH

REESE, DERRIUSREESE, DESTINYRICE, REGINARICE, TEVINROBERSON, JAMELROBINSON, KELVINROBINSON, MARISSAROBINSON, SHELISEROSS, CAMRONROSS, KELSYSACUS, RICKEYSANDERS, ASHELYSANTANO, ERIKASCHILLING, DONNICESCHILLING, LATREASESCHILLING, SIERRASCHONE, DEANNASETTLES, CHENELLSHAMSMOLKARA, JADESIMS, LAKEISHASMITH, BRIONNASMITH, GEORGESMITH, LESLIESOEHNGEN, MATTHEWSTACY, CLAYSTINEBAKER, DANIELSTINEBAKER, JOSEPHSWAPSHIRE, JOHNTALLEY, CHELSEATANKINS, KAMESHATAYLOR, PRECIOUSTHOMAS, NICOLETHOMAS, TAYLARTHOMAS, ZACHARYTHOMPSON, CORATHORNTON, MARSHAYTHURBER, THOMASTOWNS, JOSHUATRAN, ELIZABETHTRAN, MARYUSSERY, TERRYVASSER, TIMOTHYVAUGHN, DEMETRIAVONGNARATH, MAYAWADE, SHACURAWALTON, MICHAELWATKINS, TERRANWATSON, GESSICAWEATHERS, CHARLESWEST, CYNTHIAWHITE, VALERIEWILDRIDGE, ANDREWWILKES, CHONTELLWILKES, QUANTRELLWILLIAMS, KIERIAWILLIAMS, MONIQUEWILLIAMSON, SEBRINAWOOTEN, JASMINE

C L E V E L A N D

AMERSON, DARRYLARRINGTON, CORINEBATES, XAVIERBOYD, CHRYSTALBUCKINGHAM, DANIELLEBURNS, TERRYCANNON, RESHAWNACOLLINS, CRYSTALCONNER, ASHLEECRUZ, TENESHIADAVIS, BRIANNADAY, DUSTINDUVER, MEDJINEEVANS, CHRISTOPHEREVANS, DIONTEZFLEMING, JARNEISHIAFLORENCE, MATTHEWFRANK, CHRISTIEGIBBS, QUINTESSA

V = VALEDICTORIAN

The St. Louis Public School District would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2011 for their

years of hard work, focus and dedication. Because of each student’s individual academic efforts and determination,

these outstanding SLPS seniors were awarded $23,283,445.00 in scholarships and grants, and accepted to

245 colleges and universities around the nation.

Some of the prestigious colleges and universities SLPS graduates will be attendingare Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, the United StatesMilitary Academy at West Point, and the United States Air Force Academy.

SLPS high school students do more than just learn, they prepare for a career with course offerings that include Culinary Arts, Bio-Technology, ConstructionManagement, Radio and Television, Computer Technology, Crime Scene

Investigating and many more. SLPS high schools also offer International Studies,Visual and Performing Arts, Gifted Education and a renowned Military Academy.

Limited space is still available for St. Louis City and County students at SLPS Magnet and Choice High Schools. Enroll today for the 2011-2012school year – classes begin August 15th!

GOODSON, RONNIEHAFFER, STEVENHARRIS, MITCHELLHENDERSON, PHYLICIAJETT, JACOBJOHNSON, SHARNICEJONES, GARISHAJONES, JASMINEJONES, JAYLAKUSCH, JESTINLAMPKIN, JEANETTALEONARD, KARTASHAMADISON, DEMARIELMANN-ALI, ADAM–VMAYFIELD, TERYCEMCCLENDON,CHRISTOPHERMOOREHEAD, CHARLESMORRIS, LYNETTEPARKS, JESSICAPATE, TAMIERAIC, MICHAELRILEY, DARLENESAMUEL, ANGELASMITH, ASHLEIGHTHOMAS, LATOYATHOMPSON, BREAIRATHOMPSON, PAULENETHOMPSON, ZACHARYVALLEJAN, IRMAWALLS, KEVINWATSON, OMARIWESSELS, MELINDAWILEY, AMAYA

C LY D E C . M I L L E R

ALIMADHI, DENISAALLEN, TIERRAARMENDARIZ, JULIANARMSTRONG, JASMINEBAILEY, ANTOINEBARNES, MATTHEWBARNES, NAJEEBERRY, BRIDGETBILLUPS, DEMARCOBOLAR, BRANDIBRADFORD, DESTINYBREWER, BRITTANYBRITTON, RODNEYBROWN, ASHLEYBROWN, SHAVONDABROWN, SYDNEYBUCHANNON, NATALIEBURNETT, LAQUADRABURNS, CORTEZEBYRD, RODERICCALVERT, JAMARCUSCANNON, JUELCHRISTIAN-ROBERTSON,

AMENTA–VCLARK, ASHACLARK, KAVEYONCLAYTON, PAULASHACLEMENTS, KRYSTIANCOOK NICHOLASCOOPER, ALEXUSCOTTON, ERICACRAIG, TIANACRAWFORD, BRITTANYCROSS, DESANTISCUNNINGHAM, MASTER

MAHLIKCURREN, DYAMONDDAVIS, DARIANDAVIS, DOMINIQUEDAVIS, ISSHAWNDAVIS, NAKELLDAY, ANDREADEAN, DORIANDEVOIL, ERICKDOWELL, CALEESHADRIVER, JEVONDUNCAN, PRECIOUSEDWARDS, KRISTOPHERFIERCE, CIERRAFLETCHER, ASHLEYFORREST, CHRISTOPHERFORTUNE, JARONFOWLER, TAKEINAFRANKLIN, RYANFULKS, JAREDGILBERT, EBONIGOODRUM, TAMEKAGUNN, BRITNEYHALL, KARAHARDY, KAYLAHARDY-GATHRIGHT, TIFFANYHARRIS, DIONDRAHARROLD, DIMITRIUSHAYNES, DEJUANHAYWOOD, LUCASHEARN, BRIANNAHENDERSON, ARRIONHENDERSON, CRAIG

HENDERSON, SHARIFAHILL, CHRISTOPHERHILL, EURNEKAHOLMAN, DAEJAHOLMES, TATERICKAHUNTER, HENRYHURN, MELINDAJEFFERSON, PARISJEFFERSON, WILLIAMJEW, ERICAJOHNSON, RYANJOHNSON, SHIRLITTAJOINER, ERICAJONES, DARIAJONES, JARONNJONES, TAMRAKELLIN, ELYSHAKEMP, DARRIONKEMPER, MAURICEKRAFFT, AMBERKRAFFT, BRITTANYLANE, RONNIKALAWTON, TAYLORLITTLEJOHN, MICHAELLITTLEJOHN, THEALOVETT, KEITHMACK, VERNONMADISON, CHRISTOPHERMARSHALL, MAURICEMARTIN, DEMARCUSMCCLENDON, PATRICKMCMILLER, JUSTINMCMILLER, OCTAVIAMEHMETI, ANDUENAMOORE, RUBYMOORE, TAMMIEMOOREHEAD, AYNISSAMORGAN, JIMIAMURRAY, ELIJAH-OSIRUSNELSON, BRITTANYNORISE, RACHELNORTHCROSS, RODNEYNOWLIN, HERSHELLENUNLEY, ALEXANUNLEY, ALEXISOAKMAN, CORTNEYPARKER, MARKIESAPARTEE, BREONNAPHILIP, VIDELLPOOLE, JELISAPORK, AKEEVAPOWELL, AMYPREYOR, RUKIYARANDOLPH, MIRACLEREECE, DEANDREREED, CHELSEAREESE, RALPHRICHARDS, RACHELLROBINS, WHITNEYROBINSON, TIFFANYROGERS, KENYATAROSS, ARIANAROSS, JILLIANSCOTT, AMANDASEWELL, MIASIASHARP, TYLERSHELBY, JASMINESMITH, ALEXISSNIPES, BRITTANYSPENCER, DYANNASTONE, ASHLEYSTROUD, HAKEEMSUTTON, ANGELOSUTTON, DANIELLESUTTON, MIATALLIE, AARONTALTON, CORRIERTAYLOR, DANIELTHOMPSON-BEY, TUNISIATYLER, CELESTEVALENTINE, JAMYAWALKER, TORRANCEWALLACE, DOMINIQUEWARREN, KIMMIKAWATSON, DURRONWEBBER, MANIKWILHITE, HAIDERAWILKS, THAMARAWILLIAMS, BRIANWILLIAMS, CHARMAINEWILLIAMS-MCDAVIS, ALANA

G AT E WAY I . T.

ADRIANO, MYKEEAHMED, FATIMAAL SHAMARI, RAFAATALDEN, ALIALLEN, LAWANDAANNOOR, FARIDANTHONY, CHRISTOPHERARNOLD, ELISABETHASHFORD, DEMENTRISAUSBIE, DIESHAAZAD, HARDYBANKS, ASHLEY

BARAJAS, FRANKBARNES, TAYLORBARROW, CASEYBECK, AMYBECTON, JEREMYBEHARIC, SANDRABEINDORFF, SEANBIBEROVIC, EDINBINION, RASHADBLUIETT, CORBYNBRIGHT, BRIIAUNABRITTON, ANTOINETTEBROOKS, LOUISBROWN, JARVISBURKS, SHAKIMACALK, BRITTANYCANNON, MARCUSCARSON, DANIELLECARSON, MORRISCATLETT, JOSHUACHAMBERS-KING, KEENENCHAVERS, MARIAHCHEATHEM, KENNYACLARK, ELIJAHCLARK, MARSHAECLAY, SANTWONCOLEMAN, JEVONCOLEMAN, TERRYCOLLIER, KIARACOLLINS, SARAHCONCIALDI, BRITTNEYCOOPER, JOHNCOTTON, BRIANACRAWFORD, TAUGJAYECRAYTON, TANGELLACURRY, CHARLESTONDANCY, DAJUANDANIELS, MARISSADAVIDSON, TAURELLDAVIS, DILLONDAVIS, LELANDDAVIS, RODNEYDAYE, JORDANDHIMAL, RAJESHDHIMAL, SUDARSANDORSEY, ANTONIODOSHI, CHIRAGDOYLE-WRIGHT, AARICDULLOVI, ALBULENAELLIOTT, ERICKAEMENOGU, SAMUELEMSWELLER, VALYNEVANS, CHANFINCH, EDDIEFISHER, KAMEISHAFLORES, ANAFRAZIER, DARRENFULTON, CHELSEAGADLEY, DOMINIQUEGAINES, TYROMEGALLOWAY, CARNETRAGARLAND, TYLERGHULAM-MOHAMMAD,

SHAKIRAGILLESPIE, JUSTINGILLUM, BRADLEYGLADDEN, MARKGOBELJIC, IZUDINGOLDEN, BYRONGONZALEZ, YOSELYNGORDON, CRAIGGRANT, BRIANAGRIFFIN, DENAIRAGUERRERO, SALVADORGULLMOHAMMAD, NIAZHAMPTON, AMBERHAMZIC, SAMIRHAYES, RANEISHAHENDERSON, OTISHENDERSON, OZZIEHERRON, JAVIERHICKS, JESSICAHOANG, NGOC-MINHHOBBS, CHRISTOPHERHOLLIS, XAVIERHOPSON, MIRANDAHOPSON, STEPHANIEHOULTON, DONOVANHOWARD, PORSCHEHUBBARD, CEDRICHUBBLE, AARONHUSEJNOVIC, MIRZETIBRAHIMOVIC, ALDININGRAM, AUBURNJANUARY, JAMESJOHNSON, DORIANJOHNSON, MARQUISJOHNSON, MATTHEWJOHNSON, MAYAJONES, ANDREAJONES, BRITTANIJONES, SHAMICAJONES, SHARIESEJONES, TRAVISJONES, ZURI

KELLEY, JOURDANKELLY, JALENKENSEY, KELSEAKEYS, ANYSSAKIEU, NANCYKING, ASHLEYKING, DARNELLKING, STEPHONKIRBY, NICOLEKNIGHT, PATRICIAKNOX, ARIELKOMEROUS, BRITTANYLAGRONE, SADELAMPRICH, WAYNELATIMORE, TERRIONLESUEUER, JENNIFERLEWIS, ANDRELEWIS, IMANILOVE, ADIALUANGXAYSANA, KERRIANN

MACKLIN, ANDREMADISON, DIARIONMARTIN, KERRICKMAYOUBA, MICHELMAYS, MONTRELLMAYTUBBY, BRANDONMCCULLOUGH, AMANDAMCDANIEL, AMANDAMCDONALD, JOSHUAMCFARLAND, KEITHMCKINNEY, DEANGELOMCKINNIES, LAQUITAMCKNIGHT, RAQUELMCNEAL, SAMMCQUEEN, MARIHAMEMISEVIC, ARMINMERRIWEATHER, CHAQUILLMILLER, DEREMYMOALUSI, WISDOMMOHAMMAD, TAYABAMOORE, ROYMONDMUSTAFIC, DZEMILANASH, KEYONNANGUYEN, BACHNGUYEN, HUNG–VNGUYEN, LINH-MYNGUYEN, SPENCERNORMAN, JASMINEONEAL, SHOMINIQUEOROZCO, JUANOWENS, AUSTINOWENS, MICHELLEPARKS, REGINAPASSAWE, MOHAMEDPASTER, JAHODPEARSON, DOMINIQUEPHU, LUATPHUNG, QUYNH NHUPRESTON, JESSICARACKLEY, CORTEZRAINER, SIMONERALL, ADRIENRANKINS, DIANEREYES, SINTIQUERICE, CHARLESRICHARDSON, DANIELRIGGINS, ERIKRIGGINS, MAYARIGGS, SAVONRINKENBERGER, COLLEENROBINSON, CALVINROBINSON, DARIONROBINSON, MARSHAYRUFFIN, TERRENCERULO, KEVINRUSSAVAGE, DIANASANDERS, DEVANSHESCHAEFER, SHAUNNASCOTT, BREONICASCOTT, MARCHESHELTON, KENNETHSHERZAMIN, MUJTABASIMMONS, JAMESSIMS, SHABRIELSIPE, KYLESLEET, CHARNAYSMITH, BONAIRESMITH, BRENDASMITH, CAMILLESMITH, RICHELLESNIPES, YASMINSORY, DAVIDSPENCER, MIKALESTANDLEY, DARRENSTOKES, BRANDONSTOVALL, BRITTNEYSTOVALL, JAMARISSTRICKLAND, EUNIQUESVOBODA, NICHOLASTABB, DERIONTABB, MARKKEASETABB, VINCENTTATE, KENNYTAYLOR, TINATERRY, TIFFANY

TOWNSON, KEVINTRAN, BAO-PHUCTRAN, HUYVALIANT, DOMINICKVANDUYNE, LINDSEYVEHLEWALD, ALEXWADE, RIONAWARREN, SIDNEYWASHINGTON, DEMETRIUSWATT, TINISHAWATTS, NORMAWESTERN, AARONWILLIAMS, ANDREWWILLIAMS, HASANWILSON, KYLEWILSON, ROMEOWOLFENBARKER, JAMESWOLFORD, PAULETTEWOODS, JENAYWOOLENS, MARLAWOOLFORD, MICHELLEWYSOCKI, PATRYK

M C K I N L E Y

FLORIDA, GRAHAMFRIEDECK, BREANNAJONES, CHRISTOPHERNEVELOW, SAMUELNGUYEN, JACK–VREDDING, KEILIROLFE, CHLOEWILKINS, DEREKWRIGHT, STEPHEN

M E T RO

BAILEY, JULIANBANKS, TAMAREBARRINGER, TEYANABASTAIN, BROOKLYNBELL, MECCABIGGERS, RAKEDABRADY, JARRONBULE, RENATACHUNN, AARONCOCKRELL, SAMANTHACURRAN, SEANDAVIS, XAVIERDODSON, KYRADUMAINE, XAVIEREDDINGS, CODYELLIS, MARIAHESTRADA, VICENTEFAZLIC, HARISFORSYTHE, RYLANDGEBRU, SENAYITGERENA, JOEANDRAGILLERA, PATRICKHARDCASTLE, MARYHARRINGTON, SARAHHASSAN, ZEINABHEINZERLING, AMANDAHILL, CANDIEHORN, KAYLININGRAM, JOSHUAJEFFREY, NIAJENKINS, JAELLEJENKS, AUGUSTJOHNSON, BYRONJOHNSON, TIANAJONES, CHRISTOPHERKEEL, ABIGAILKOVACS, EARLLUNCEFORD, JENNIFER–VMAHMOOD, BAWANMESSMORE, ROWENANAGLE, MARGARETNEWBURY, OLIVIAONEIL, AURELIASCANDRETT-LEATHERMAN,

CARASCHMIDT, NICOLASSPEARS, MORGANSTEWART, MATTHEWSTOMPS, KENNEDYSTROTHER, KORISTYER, ALANNATANKSLEY, VANESSATHOMAS, TRISTANVALES, TAYLORWALKER, BRETTWRIGHT, KAITLIN

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ADAMS, MAURIUSATKINS, ERICABELTON, DEJUANBLACKMON, LATECIABORNEY, SHAUDAYBOYD, KAYLABRIDGES, ANTHONYBROCK, TYAHANIKABROCK, UNDRAY

CLAY, ERICACOLE, ASHLIECOURTNEY, JEROMECRAWFORD, SHANIECECRUMP, JASMINEDAWSON, SHAVONDADUMAS, DANIELLEEASON, DOMINIQUEGOODSON, MIKHAILGREEN, MIVONGREGORY, CHRISTIANGUTHRIE, TIERRAHALL, LEVENSTONHARRIS, ANTHONYHARRIS, JA VAUGHNHERRON, MICHAELHOGAN, ERICAHOUSTON, CARLTONHOWARD, CAMERONHUDSON, JAKAYLAJAMERISON, DEREKEJONES, CALVINJONES, CHARLESJONES, GERALEKEELY, DARRENKINCADE, ANTRINIECELAMPKIN, LAURENLAWRENCE, DARREIONALEWIS, AIGNERLEWIS, BRIANALEWIS, CARLMARTIN, SHEWANMCAFEE, DANITAMCCLEASE, ALEXMITCHELL, DARRELLMOORE, SEANPHILLIPS, SHANICEPOE, KELLIEPOWELL, LATAVIAPUGH, OSCARRANDELL, MARYRANDOLPH, CEDRICREECE, PATRICKREED, DONISHAROBINSON, CIERRAROBINSON, TYRONERUCKER, RONALDRUE, MARQUISSHELTON, DARIANSMITH, AYESHASMITH, LAVONTESPAETH, IANSTEWART, PORSHASTOVALL, DESIREETAYLOR, RASHONDATEAMER, ANGELTHOMAS, RACHEL–VTHOMPSON, LESTAVIATHORPE, DIONVALENTINE, PADRIACWADE, NANATTAWALKER, ROYESHAWASHINGTON, MICHAELWATSON, KEEWAUNEWELLS, ROSHENAWHITE, VELARICEWHITESIDE, MONIQUEWHITT, STEPHANIEWHITTIER, ROTAYMONWILLIAMS, JOSHUAWILLIAMS, RONNISHAWILLIAMS, VIRGILWILLIS, JERMAINEWORKES, BRANDONYOUNG, GINGER

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ATWATER, LEATRICEBONNER, BERNARDBROOKS, VICTORIACARSON, MARCEIACHRISTENSEN, ERICCLAYBORN, AMANDACOLVIN, JASON–VDAVIS, MARQUITADAVIS, OBRIANGIBBINS, PETEGRANT, JOHNHARROLD, SADEHOWARD, ERICJOHNSON, JASMINJOHNSON, LARRICEJONES, RASHEEDMCGILL, XAVIERMOORE-HUBBARD, ALICEOSHUPORU, FOLASADEPAGE, TINAPATTON, BRITTNEYRIVERS, GENEVARIVERS, WILLROBINSON, MARILYNSTRAUB, AUNJIATHOMAS, ARTHURWALKER, SHAKEEMA

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RO O S E V E LT

ABDALLA, ATHARABDALLAH, FADUMOABDI, MAULIDABDI, QORANEABDUL ZAHIR, HAMIDAADAMS, MAURICEADNAN, ADNANALBRITTON, ALESIAAMOS, RAYKAYLEARBOW, NAIMAASARO, OMANUELAYE, MONAYBAILEY, CHARLESBAILEY, QUEANQUABALLARD, RAZZAELBANKHEAD, JAMESHABANKS, CHARLESBARNES, MONKUELLBARRAGAN, ANGELBARRAGAN, JOSEBASTAIN, TEVINBEAN, JERRYBELL, KIANTRENAYBENDER, DEVANTEBERNARD, JEANBIGGS, DEMETRIUSBISHOP, ASHLEYBLAKE, POLLYBLAND, TYREISHABOLDEN, JASMINEBOYER, CHELSEABOYER, JOSHUABRANDON, TEONNTAYBRANNEN, RUSSELLBRIDGES, RACHEALBROWN, CHRISTINBROWN, KIERABROWN, RAVENBROWN, TERHONDABRYANT, CHRISTOPHERBURNS, ALANBURNS, GABRIELBUSBY, DARIONBUTLER, PATRICIACARCAMO, CARLOSCARTER, DAVANTECHAMLAGAI, SARASWATICHRISTIAN, NYIACHRISTIE, RANDICLAIBORNE, INDIACLARK, CALVALENECLAUDINE, NININAHAZWECLEMONS, KENDALLCOBB, TRENISHACOFFEE, TAMISHACOLEMAN, DEJUANCOLEMAN, MONTOYACOLLIER, DARNELLCONTRERAS, ERASMOCOOPER, DACHECOTTON, MONTRELCOX, MAURICECRAIN, GREGORYCRIDDLE, JANISHACURRY, CASSIACURRY, REGINALCURTIS, PATRICKDAMES, JILLDARDEN, DONNELLDAVIS, CARLDAVIS, MICHELEDEAN, JAMESDICK-BLEWOUSSI, AKPEDJEDINWIDDIE, AMBERDOBBS, TANEDRADODD, DARYLNISHADOUGLAS, TEYIARRADULLOVI, BULETINDULLOVI, IZAHIRDULLOVI, TAHIREASON, BEJAYEASTERWOOD, ASHLEYEDWARDS, LACHONDAELKINS, WALTERERNESTINE,

MUHAWENIMANAESQUIVEL, ALFREDOESQUIVEL-MEJIA, LAURAESTES, DEIDREEVANS, RAETARRICAEWING, DANEISHAFAULK, RENEFIELDS, DELISAFLOWERS, DEARRISFORRESTER, MARISSAFOSTER, TERRANCEFRANCOIS, LUNDIAFREEMAN, TIAREFULTZ, DAVONTE

FUME, SULEIMANGAITHER, EBONIGARCIA, ANACELIGENEROSE, NIMPAGARITSEGHIMIREY, SEETAGIVENS, LORENZOGLEGHORN, BRIANNAGONZALEZ, JESSICAGOODWIN, QUINTINGORDON, DEVONDAGRAY, CAROLINEGREAM, KAYLAGREEN, JASMINEGREEN, TARAGULIFORD, ASHLEEHALO, MOHAMUDHALO, SHUKRIHAMILTON, DANELLEHAMMOND, RANDYHARRIS, RONTEZHARRISON, DERRIONHARRISON, GRACIEHAWKINS, ELTOREONHAYES, ERNIESHAHAYWOOD, AISHAHOLMES, TREVIONHORNE, DIAMONDHOSKINS, CRAIGHUDSON, JAVONHUGHES, BRYANHUYNH, CUONGJACKSON, IESHAJACKSON, KANDACEJACKSON, KAYLAJACKSON, TERRELJACKSON, WHITLEYJANNICE, RALSHANNAJANUARY, MALISAJARMAN, TYRONEJENKINS, COREYJOHAR, SAFIAJOHNSON, LANESHAJOHNSON, QUINTINJOHNSON, RAHEEMJONES, JEREMIAHJONES, MYRLESSJONES, SHAUNTAEJONES, TESHAJONES, TOYAJUDSON, DYLANKAFLEY, CHAMPIKAKASTEN-ADAMS, DEVONKEELY, TIERAKEITH, RYANKELLUM, BRADFORDKENNEDY, ANTONIECEKING, ISAACKING, KELCEEKING, KENYATTALAMB, ANDREWLEE, ERICALEGENS, TIMOTHYLEMONS, MARKLEWIS, DAVINLINDSEY, PORTIALITTLE, MARQUISLOCKRIDGE, JASMINELOWMAN, SIERRALUDWIG, ASHLEYLUEBBERS, JOSEPHMALI, ANTONIOMANGRUM, KEVINMANLEY, CARDIAMANN, CYNTHIAMARBATI, FARAJMARSHALL, JAVIONMCCARTNEY, JASMONIQUEMCCOY, KANNECEMCDILE, JAMESMCFERRIN, RONESHAMCNEAL, BARRIONNAMEADS, ALPHONSOMEADS, JAMIKAMEEKS, KORTISHAMEEKS, LASHONDAMILLER, BRITTNEYMILLER, RONESHAMING, CAMERONMITCHELL, JOHNNYMITCHELL, MARKEESEMOHAMED, ASHAMOLL, DEMETRIOUSMONROY, DEISYMONTGOMERY, ANDREAMONTGOMERY, KORANMOORE, TIMISHAMORGAN, PHILLIPMORRIS, ROCSHAMOSLEY, EWLLMURE, DOROTHYNATI, LAYNANEWTON, ROOSEVELTNGUYEN, ANTHONYNICHOLS, CALVINNOOR, MOHAMED

OMAR, KHALIDOMAR, MUNAORTEGA, DANIELPALMER, SHAMYAPARCHMON, JOMELPARKER, DARIONPARNELL, AARONPASTER, BRANDEEPAYNE, MACQUELPENA, ALEXANDERPEREZ-DUQUE, LAURAPERKINS, TORREONPHILLIPS, TERELLPIPPIN, BRIANPIRTLE, ANGELAPITRE, CHARLESPORTER, JAMAYIAPROTHRO, ADRIENNEPUGH, RACHELPULEO, MICHAELPURNELL, MAURICEQUESADA, BRENDAQUESADA, EDELMARAGE, SAFIAREESE, MARQUALEREID, CHANTELRICHARDSON, JASMINERIVERS, CAYCEROBERTS, DECONTEEROBINSON, JEREMY–VROMERO, DULCESAUNDERS, DEANGELOSAUNDERS, TIARASAWYER, TEANNASCHNEIDER, MONTESCOTT, JOHNSHARP, DARRIONSHELTON, JOSEPHSIMONIC, STEPHANIESIMS, DANIELLESLAUGHTER, ALESHIASLAUGHTER, DONNITASLAUGHTER, JESSICASLAUGHTER, JESSICASLAUGHTER, LAMONTSPATES, PATRIONASPEARS, BRIANASPIGHT, CIERRASTALLWORTH, DENISHIASTARKS, RICKYSTONE, CORNELIUSSTUFFLEBEAN, NICHOLASSYKES, WILLIAMSTATE, ISSACTAYLOR, JORDANTHACKER, JOSEPHTHAMES, TAMERATHAN, SOETHOMAS, DOMENIKTOLEN, AUNYATRAN, TRUCTRAVIS, DARRAYONTUCKER, TREONTURNER, VONNETTETWITTY, DOMINIQUEVALENTINE, DETRICIAVANESSA, MPAWENAYOVANN, TERRENCEVERGES, DIRKVILAYTHONG, JIMMALYWALKER, ANTOINETTEWALKER, BRITTANYWALKER, CHAKYHAWALLACE, IESHIAWALLNER, MYAWALTERS, SHERRELLWANNA, TSEGAYWARD, JERICAWARE, BRITTANYWATERS, EDWIINWATSON, DONTAWEBB, DEANGELOWEBSTER, DANIELLEWELELA, MIKELEWEST, SHANTAYWHITE, JASMINEWHITE, JODIEWHITLOCK, ROBERTWILKERSON, KESHAWILLIAMS, ASHLEYWILLIAMS, DANIELWILLIAMS, PERSHAIWILLIAMS, REGINALDWILLIAMS, STEVENWILLIS, CASANDRAWILSON, ANDREAWILSON, BRAQUISWILSON, DOMNICKWOMACK, DAWANWOODARD, OTISWOODHOUSE, MARTESHA

S O L D A N

ABBAS, HAMIDAABDUL, ZAHIR

ABDULRASHIDABDULLAEV, FIKRETABDULLAEVA, SABINAAL-MASHKOUR, DEMOOAALI, SAIDAALKHAZOVA, SEVILARSALA, TAMANAASENCIO, EDWINASKEW, DIRKATKINS, QUANABAILEY, JASMINEBAILEY, MICHAELBAILEY, TIFFANYBARRAZA, ALEXANDERBATTLE, KEONNABEDFORD, MICHAELBEKIROVA, SEVILABETANCOURT, NANCYBETTIS, FULANIBHATTI, BILALBONNER, DAVIDBOWAH, PATIENCEBOWEN, AIGNEBREWER, JORDANBRISTOL, HALEYBROOKFIELD, DANDREBRYANT, JAKEETACARCAMO, JULIOCHAMBLY, JAYDACOLLINS, DANIELLECRAIG, CHRISTOPHERDORSEY, RENDUDLEY, JACQUELINEEDWARDS, REGINALDESTERS, PRECCIOUSEVANS, TEASEAIFAKHRYZADA, SYEDFARMER, BREONNAFISHER, JAMAALFLEMING, MARIZAFLORES, JOSUEFORD, JASMINEFREDERICK, INDIRAGARDNER, JOSHLIENEGIBSON, JALIAHGLOVER, CHARLETTAGREEN, PHILLIPGREER, TYLERHALL, JERRIANHANDZIC, EDITAHANDZIC, EMINAHARRIS, DEBENIQUEHARRIS, TAMEKAHASANOVA, SOHIBAHAZARA, HAWRAHAZARA, ZAHRAHILL, KRISTENHOBBS, DEMONTEHOBBS, DENZELHOLMES, RODNEYHOWARD, ASHLEYHUELSMAN, ALLISSAIBRAGIMOV, ALIPASHAIDRIZOVIC, DINOIRVING, CHRISTOPHERIVY, BRANDONJACKSON, JASMINEJASPER, JOSEPHJOHNSON, SANDANESIAJONES, ARRIUSJONES, CHARNICEJONES, CURTRINAJONES, JASMINEJONES, JOHNKARKUE, RITAKAZBAN, WILLIAMKIMBROW, TREVONKING, CHARLESLAKES, PRISCILLALANGFORD, JESSICALEWIS, IVILINDSEY, SHARDELIPSON, HAROLDLOMAX, LEONLONG, AJASHA–VMALAGIC, MINELAMALLET, RACHAKAMARTIN, MAKIYAMARTINEZ, LUISMCCRADY, DEVINMCLAUGHLIN, MERCEDESMEDINA, LILIANAMOORE, KANESHAMORRIS, ANGELIQUEMUHAMMAD, AAMINAHMUHSEN, ZUHRAMULLINS, DARRIUSMULLINS, SHARICEMUYA, DADIRINAGSHBANDI, LIZANELSON, RONISHEANICHOLSON, LASHEKANOLAND, TONISHAOSUN, RENETRAPAREDES, ANISSA

PEETE, WILLIEPENA-VILLA, DULCEPERKINS, CORTEZPERKINS, LASHAWNPITRE, LYDIAPRATER, MALACHIPULLIAM, KEVONTEREED, AKEEMREED, DANIELLEREED, KRYSTALRICHARD, TRAMONRICHARDSON, ASHLEYRICHIE, NICOLEROSS, JAZMINSANTIAGO, MARISASHAKHBAZOV, YUSUPSHANNON, QUINESHASHEBEB, AMMARSHEIKH-MOHAMED, AMINSMAJLOVIC, SEMIRSMITH, ALEASMITH, BREANAHSMITH, GEROLDSTEELE, MARYSTEWARD, ERICSTRAUTHER, RODGRICKTAYLOR, BRITTANIETAYLOR, QUAYSHAUNTHOMPSON, TERRANCETHURMAN, ARMONTATHURMAN, KAYLATOWNSEND, TYRONVARGUS, DANIELWARREN, DOMINIQUEWATKINS, JAMIRAWILLIAMS, KEVINWOMACK, GREGORYYURDANIDZE, NIGARZULMAI, NAJIA

S U M N E R

ADAMS, LATRITAADAMS, REGINALDALEXANDER, JEROMEAVERY, AMBERBARNES, ALEGABARNES, DUPREISHABELL, FRANKLINBERRY, TIARABILLUPS, VICTORIABLANKS, EDDIEBOHLEN, MICHAELBOOKER, BRANDONBRAMLETT, TIARRABROOKS, SANCHEZBROWN, MARIAHBURNETT, BENNYBURNS, TERRELLBURTON, ERICKCAMPBELL, MEGANCANNON, MICHAELCARTER, JUSTINCHARLESTON, RAYNICECHATMAN, SADECHURCH, AHNYEACLAYBORNE, KRISTIANCOCHRAN, ALEXANDRIACOLEMAN, BRANDONCOLEMAN, LAURENCOX, BRANDONCRAWFORD, KHIRSTENCRIMM-TAYLOR, ALLANACROSS, LAVONECURRY, RAHIEMCYRUS, DEMECODAVIS, ALICIADAVIS, CARNESHADAVIS, TERIONADOSS, KENNYDUPREE, DIONEARTS, BYRONEDEN, JEREMERYEDWARDS, MARIOEMRICK, DAPHNEESPARZA, SALVADOREVANS, BRITTANYEVANS, DELISHAFEAGIN, MARINDAFITZGERALD, BRIONAFITZGERALD, JOHNATHANFLORES-CHAVEZ, STACYFOOTE, DAVIDFORD, DIAMONDFOSTON, DEWAYNEFOSTON, KAYLAFRANKLIN, STEVENFREEMAN, MELINDAFULLER, PATRICKFURR, BRITTANYGATEN, TYRESHAGILL, ALPACINOGIVENS, ALEXGIVENS, ALEXISGOINES, DEQUAN

GOODSON, JOSHUAGORDON, DAMESHAGRAY, KENNITRAHALL, ANTHONYHAMILTON, EBONYHARPER, CHRISTYHARPER, HARISHAHENDERSON, IEASHAHOLMES, KENDRAHOWARD, TYRONEHUGHES, STEPHONIVY, SURRITAJACKSON, HENRYJACKSON, JENNIFERJACKSON, JESSICAJACOBS, LEOJEFFERSON, MYLESJENKINS, DONTELJOHNSON, DONTEJOHNSON, JAHRICKAJOHNSON, JAMEESHAJOHNSON, KRISTINJONES, ANJAILJONES, LAURAJONES, PATRICIAJORDAN, KEVINJULION, JONATHANKELLIN, KENKING, REIGHNYICAKITCHEN, SHERRONLEONARD, CEDRICLEWIS, SHANTELLITTLE, CHRISTOPHERLONGMIRE, KOSTAMADISON, OTISMARBERRY, IMANIMASSEY, JEFFREYMAUPINS, DAYHRISMCCALL, SHAWNMCGEE, TELICIAMCNEIL, RAVENMENEARS, JUSTINMILLS, ERINMONTGOMERY, ALISHAMOSS, MYLIRAMULL, NAYIRAHMURPHY, TRANEISHANALL, BRANDONNORISE, JETORIAPARTEE, CHARAEPEOPLES, ABDULPERKINS, FREDERICKPHELPS, LEEJANAEPICKETT, JUANDRIAPOWELL, AMETTAQUINN, CHERONQUINN, MARQUETTAROBINS, VERLENCIAROBINSON, ELLISROBINSON, LATRICIARUTHERFORD, LADARUISSADBERRY, DIAMELLESANDERS, TASHONASHAW, ANDREASHELTON, DONNELLASILERIO, ASHLEYSLAUGHTER, DERRICASMITH, ALEXUSSMITH, ANTWANISHASMITH, CEDALE–VSMITH, WHITNEYSPENCER, TONISHASTAHL, AMYSTANSBERRY, NATHANIELSTEGALL, BILLYSTEWART, TENIKASWANSON, SHADRIATAYLOR, CHIMARITAYLOR, TIFFANYTHOMAS, JULIANTHOMAS, LAQUITATHOMAS, STEPHENTHOMAS, WILLIAMTHOMPSON, BRANDONTOBIAS, DEVIONTRUSS, JEFFREYTURNER, LAASHYIAVALENTINE, NINKAMBAZIWADE, ALEXANDERWALKER, HAROLDWALKER, KIERAWATKINS, AUBREYWATSON, JACOBWESTON, GREGORYWHALEN, SHARDAYWHITE, AMANDAWHITE, DEMARCOWHITLEY, MARKWILLIAMS, BRANDYWILLIAMS, DONALDWILLIAMS, LESLEYWILLIAMS, MYEISHAWILLIS, ERIONNAWILLIS, JYRAWILSON, CHARLES

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WOFFORD, AARONWOODS, ERICWREN, DOMINIQUEYOUNG, BRENDANYOUNG, MAURICEYOUNG, REBEKAH

VA S H O N

ABERCROMBIE, DEVINADAMS, DERRICKADAMS, TOMESHAALLEN, AYANNAARTHUR, TRAYONNABAILEY, KIARABASS, TEIONABEACHAM, BRITTANYBELL, BRANDONBOW, EMANUELBOYD, MARSHALLBRIDGES, CAMILLEBROOKS-FITZGERALD,

JEANELBROWN, ANIECEA–VBROWN, DAIRABROWN, MARQUISEBROWN, MARVELBROWN, SARABURNS, KENDREABURROWS, KALEHABURSE, ANTONIOUSBUSH, PIERCE

BUTLER, SADDIECALLOWAY, SHERELLCAMPBELL, VINCENTCAREY, RALPHCOCHRAN, ALEXISCOLE, JERRELLCOLE, RONALDCOLENBURG, DAVIDCOLLIER, TAMARACOMBS, TYRELLCONNELLY, GAVINCONNELLY, RAYMONDCOOPER, LEONCUTTS, DERRICKDANIELS, JOHNDAVIS, DOMINICDAVIS, JOHNATHANDAVIS, RAVENDIXON, TAMAUDSDJAHDOBBS, PORTIADUNN, MELANIEDUPREE, KEVYNDUPREE, KYMEASON, JAZMINEEDWARDS, DARLENEENGLISH, CHRISTIANFITZPATRICK, JABARIFORLAND, JUDYFOWLKES, DARRENGANDY, GENEECEGRIMES, ASIAHALSEY, JESSICA

HAMILTON, DONITAHARRIS, AMANDAHARRIS, BRENAHARRIS, CHASIDYHARRIS, LACHARLESHARRIS, RICHARDHARVEY, DORANCEHENLEY, SHELLEYHENLEY, SHIRLEYHILL, BRIANIAHIRSCHMUGL, JONETTAHODGE, TERRYHOLMES, JAMESHORTON, ANTWAINEHORTON, TARESAHUFF, CHARLESHUTTON, BRINISHAJACKSON, AMANDAJACKSON, ASHLEYJACKSON, DAEVEONJACKSON, EMMERYJACKSON, KINNESJACOBS, KEONAJAMES, RASHONDRIAJANNICE, TAUSHAYJOHNS, JANIECEJOHNSON, DONTEJOHNSON, JANAEJOHNSON, LANEISHAJOHNSON, SHANECEJOHNSON, SHANIQUAJONES, DEMARCO

JONES, DEVINNJONES, MARIAHJONES, SHANICEKENNEDY, DONTAEKENT, ANYAELEE, CHRISTINALISHEY, DOMONIQUELISTON, ANTONIOLISTON, AVEONELOVINGS, JASMINEMACK, LADARRISMACON, AMIAHMALONE, JOSHUAMASON, NIKISHAMAYO, DEMETRIUSMCCLEARY, KALLIEMCCLENDON, MALIKMCCLINTON, SAQUORIAMCCOTTRELL, KENTMCGEE, ALEXISMCKINNEY, BRANDONMCPHERSON, DOROTHYMCPHERSON, NICHOLASMCREYNOLDS,

DOMINQUEMILLER, BRIANNAMILLER, DERONMOODY, DEMARKOMOORE, RENNELLMORROW, DALVINOWENS, BRYANTPENDLETON, DONNELL

PERKINS, ORLANDOPERKINS, PRECIOUSPOOL, CHRISTOPHERPOOLE, ALVAPORTWOOD, RICKYPRICE, JOHNISHAPRUDE, DOMINICPULLEM, CALVESTERQUINN, QUANNARANDALL, AMARIRANDALL, ARNIESHAREED, DONNELLRICHARDSON, CARLAROBINS, PROVINEROBINSON, BRIAUNAROBINSON, RHONDAROGERS, JARRETTROME, ANTHONYSANDERS, RANEISHASANDERS, RASHAWNDASCOTT, CARLEANSELVEY, STEVENSHROPSHIRE, DEMARCOSINGLETON, BRANDESMITH, CHARJAIKASMITH, JAMEESESMITH, LATOYASMITH, STEPHANIESPELLMAN, LAMARSTEWART, MARVINSTOCKARD, TRENIECETAYLOR, QUINTEZ

TERRELL, WARNEISHATHOMAS, INDEGOTHOMAS, KENDRATHOMAS, NYJAUNTHOMPSON, KEENANTHORNTON, ANTIONTIMES, LANIECHAURSERY, BIONKAURSERY, JAMELWADE, ROBERTWALKER, JIMMYWALLACE, ANTONIOWALTON, TENESHIAWARREN, ACCURIAWASHINGTON, OBAMANUWATSON, TERRIONWEATHERFORD,

ALKEISHAWHEELER, JAMIKAWHITE, UNDRAWHITFIELD, DWAYNEWILLIAMS, DARRENWILLIAMS, DAZIONWILLIAMS, KYARRAWILLIAMS, MIKITAWILSON, MERCEDESWRIGHT, JASMINE

Due to the volume of names and schools, SLPS would like to apologize in advance for any misspellings or omissions.

S T U D E N T R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S

Waiting to Board a Bus1. Arrive at the bus stop ten (10) minutes ahead of

your scheduled time. The bus must leave at the designated time.

2. Wait until the bus stops.3. Stand well away from the street as the bus approaches.4. Form a quiet, uniform line to board.5. Littering or damaging property on or near the bus

stop is prohibited. Keep sidewalks clear of books,clothing and other articles.

6. Observe all rules of conduct governing student behavior (see the Student Rights and Responsibilitiesrelated to Conduct handbook).

7. Report to the principal, parent/guardian any suspicious persons or activities.

8. Remain with the group and do not talk to strangersor get into a stranger’s car.

Riding the Bus1. Be seated immediately and remain facing forward.

Remain seated until the bus arrives at your stop andyou receive instructions to unload.

2. Hold books and all personal items in your lap. Do not block the aisle.

3. Pets and animals of any kind are not permitted onthe bus.

4. Extending arms, legs or head out of the bus is prohibited.

5. Throwing objects on the bus or out of the window is prohibited.

6. Refrain from distracting or talking to the bus driverexcept in an emergency.

7. Tampering with or damaging bus equipment is prohibited. Student and/or parent/ guardians will be held liable.

8. Fighting, pushing, shoving or creating loud disturbances is prohibited.

9. Smoking, eating and drinking are not permitted.10. Place trash in receptacle provided near front of bus.11. Use of profanity or obscene gestures is prohibited.12. Bringing weapons or dangerous instruments of any

kind is prohibited.13. Be aware that the St. Louis Metropolitan Police may

stop and search any school bus at any time for illegalitems. Students found with weapons, liquor, drugs, etc.will be arrested.

14. Observe all rules of conduct governing student behavior.

R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S O F PA R E N T S

1. Read, discuss and review this handout AND theTransportation Section of the SCCH booklet.

2. Encourage your children to observe all establishedguidelines.

3. Get to know your bus driver.4. Report to the Transportation Division

(314-389-2202, ext. 7) any related traffic hazards of any school bus observed operating carelessly.

5. Report all observed misconduct on school busses andat school bus stops to the principal.

6. Place identification of your child where the bus drivercan retrieve it, if necessary.

7. Report to the police any strangers observed at or nearbus pick up/drop off points.

8. See that children are at the bus stop ten (10) minutesbefore the bus is scheduled to arrive.

9. Bus stop requests must be submitted in person to the school or at 801 N. 11th Street.

ROUTING NUMBER ..............................................314-389-2202

HALL STREET NUMBER ..................................314-621-9790(For Routes 3000-3500)

SPRING BASE NUMBER....................................314-772-3184(For Routes 1000-1500)

UNION/70 NUMBER ..........................................................314-389-1111(For Routes 2000-2500)

EMAIL ADDRESS .............. Stlouisrouting@firstgroup.com

F I R S T S T U D E N T P H O N E N U M B E R S

1. The bus driver is in charge. Students must obey the driver.

2. Students are to ride their assigned busses.

Refer to the SCCH booklet for more specific information

Asbestos ManagementPlan Availability

Asbestos containing building materials(ACBM) are present within variousschools throughout the District. In accordance with the Federal AsbestosHazard Emergency Response Act(AHERA), an accredited inspector andmanagement planner have completed a review of the locations, quantities andfriability of the asbestos containing materials and have prepared an assessment and response action plan to reduce exposure to asbestos fibers.

Copies of the asbestos program for all schools, which includes current inspection reports, are located in theOperations office located at 801 N. 11th Street, St. Louis, Missouri. Pleasenote that one copy is also required to be kept at the school itself.

The plan is available to the public forinspection without cost or restrictionwithin five working days after receiving a written request for inspection. Hours of availability and a copy of the form,“Request for Inspection of AsbestosProgram,” will be provided upon request.

Should a request be made for a copyof the report or parts of the report, SLPSmay charge up to $0.25 per page to makecopies of the plan.

LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD REDUCTION PROGRAM

Since 2001, the District has implementeda Lead-Based Paint Hazard ReductionProgram to reduce potential hazardsassociated with lead-based paint withinour school buildings. City lead inspectorsand numerous third party consultingfirms have partnered with the District toprovide testing, analysis and assessmentof potential lead-based paint hazardsinside and outside our schools. In addition, the District has performed various lead abatement and interim control projects over recent years inresponse to our testing data. Copies of all testing information and abatementrecords are available upon request. Weare also available to discuss current leadabatement and interim control projectsbeing undertaken by the District. If youhave further questions please contact theOffice of Operations at 345-4669.

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Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

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It Pays to be an A+ Student

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Free and Reduced LunchInformation

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S T . L O U I S P U B L I C S C H O O L S

Published by the Office of Public Information, St. LouisPublic Schools

For more information please emailKate.Stewart@slps.org

Editors Box

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Back To School FestivalMark your calendars for August 6th

Superintendent’s CornerDr. Kelvin Adamsshares a previewof the 2011-2012school year

Bus and TransportationNews

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SLPS Recruitment andEnrollment Calendar

Choose St. Louis Public Schools

St. Louis Public Schools801 N. 11th Street St.Louis, Missouri 63101

www.slps.org

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Pettus Foundation Award of Excellence 2011 Winners

Teacher of the YearMr. Nevels N. Nevels named Teacher of the Year

SLPS Salutes our Outstanding 2011 High School Graduates!

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We’re Creating Great Options at SLPS! Enroll Now!!

W ith 70 schools and 7 programs, St. Louis Public Schools have a greateducational option for every child.

To enroll your child, please visit your nearestschool. A complete directory of all SLPS schoolsis included in this issue of “School and Home.”

Please remember to bring the following itemswith you to ensure a smooth enrollment process:

• Your child’s birth certificate• Your child’s immunization records• Your child’s school transcripts or

most recent report card• Proof of residency

Additional information about SLPS schools,including Magnet schools, Choice schools andPilot schools, is available by calling the SLPSRecruitment and Counseling Center at 633-5200, the web at www.slps.org or viaemail at chooseslps@slps.org.

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