FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY FRESHMEN AND THEIR PARENTS

Below are a few questions and answers we thought students and parents may want to know: 

Q:  Who are the school administrators?
A:  Kevin Keidel, Executive Principal
     Dr. John Calton, Assistant Principal, 10^th grade|
     Chris Hames, Assistant Principal, 11^th & 12^th grades
     Stephanie Y. Simmons, 9^th grade

Q:  Who are the guidance counselors?
A:  Visit the counselor's web-page

Q: What supplies will we need to purchase for high school?
A:  Each teacher has their own required fees for supplies and materials specific to each content area and class. Students will learn what they need the first week of class.  Parents must pay separately for supplies and materials in each class rather than write one check.  The usual supplies paper, pens and pencils are needed for all classes. 

Q: What is the procedure to pay for lunch?
A: Students can pay for their lunch day to day or they can put money on their account for the week or month, whichever works better for you. This account is handled by the cafeteria staff on the first day that lunch is served. We serve breakfast and lunch daily.  Breakfast is ala carte ranging from .50 - $1.50 and Lunch is $2.50.

Q: How do I communicate with my child’s teachers regarding their progress?
A: Parents are strongly encouraged to establish a K-12 Planet account after school starts where they may regularly check progress in each class. Also parents may communicate directly with teachers via e-mail, telephone or by arranging an appointment to speak with them face to face.  

Q: What are the procedures I need to follow for my child when they are absent, tardy, or need to arrange an absence due to a family emergency or vacation?
A: When any student is tardy or absent they must report to Student Services to give the reason for being tardy or absent. A note from the parent or doctor is required. Any planned family vacation that will require a student to miss school must be pre approved. Contact Mary Kivilaan at 472- 4225 for any questions about school absences, tardies or early dismissals. 

Q: When will students receive their class schedule, lockers and textbooks?
A: Freshmen will receive their class schedule, locker and textbooks during their orientation on August 9, 2007

Q: If my child can not attend orientation may they receive their schedule and textbooks early?
A: No schedules, lockers or textbooks will be available prior to August 9, 2007.  Students who are not able to attend orientation will receive their class schedule, locker and textbooks s on Monday, August 13, 2007.

Q: I am interested in my child attending the Summer Freshman Transition Academy. June 11- 29, 2007.  Is it to late to sign up? (See brochure for details)
A: No. We have space for some more students contact Ms. Simmons via e-mail

*Williamson County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age.