Start of School Packets Due By Sept. 30
Summary: Start of School Forms and Supply Information. Thank you Cleveland Alumni Association!
Start of School Forms & Supplies
Start of School Packets & Forms Due Sept. 30
Start of School Packets will be distributed to students on Friday, September 6 during Advisory. We have a packet of paperwork for all families to complete at the start of the school year. Please return the group of forms indicated as ‘Return to school‘ to the Cleveland HS Main Office, along with any applicable forms by September 30, 2024.
► All district Start of School Forms may be found on the district section below (also available in home languages)
► Complete the Student Data Verification Form on the Source from the navigation menu BEFORE September 30, 2024. The student data verification form enables parents and guardians to update their household and student information online. This form includes the important student health information, emergency, and family contact information, and much more.
► The Source and Schoology Accounts to View Student Progress:
Families: Sign up for your parent/guardian Source Account. The Source displays student attendance, assessment sources, and progress reports. It is also how families can access School Pay to pay for student fees (ex: yearbooks and ASB cards). Learn how to create a parent or guardian Source Account.
► Family Notifications: Anticipated Student Surveys: Notice of anticipated 2024-25 Surveys and parent/guardian rights. Anticipated 2024-25 surveys include: Check yourself, Student Climate Surveys. Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Read more about the surveys and options for parents/guardians.
► HPV Immunization: Washington State law requires that parents/guardians of students in grade 6-12 be provided information about Human Papillomavirus (HPSV) and the availability of a vaccine.
► High School Planning and Naviance: New this year, Seattle Public Schools created a document to help students and families navigate the high school course registration process. The introduction guide is designed to help students and families make informed decisions as students plan for high school classes and beyond. This information is a complement to the information provided by high school counseling teams.
College and Career Planning with Naviance: Naviance is used to support our students in the middle and high schools and their families. With Naviance, students can explore college and career paths, analyze skills and talents with career and personality assessments and develop plans to stay on track and reach academic goals.
Naviance Opt-Out Window: How: Families that do not want their student to use Naviance can opt out by changing their preferences in the Source. When: The 2024 opt out window is August 26-September 27.
► School Meals for Students: Breakfast and lunch will be served at no cost to those students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Learn more about how to apply for nutrition assistance, add money to your student’s account, or check menus and allergy information.
► Laptop Distribution and Device Policy Updates: To support classroom learning, testing, and the possibility of remote learning, all Cleveland students will receive a laptop at the start of the school year. We’re pleased to announce that, once again, SPS will not be collecting an upfront fee for repairs on student devices this year. Starting this year, only SPS-provided devices will be allowed in the classroom. Personal devices may still be used outside of classroom learning. If you still have a hotspot from the previous school year or from summer school, these hotspots will soon be disabled.
Resources
School Supplies
Cleveland’s Alumni Association has purchased some school supplies
The Cleveland Alumni Association has worked hard this summer to ensure all of our students have the resources they need to engage in school.
- 3 ring binders
- Composition notebooks
- Dividers
- Pencils and mechanical pencils
- Graphing paper
- Packs of loose college-ruled paper
- Pens,
- Index cards
- Rulers
They will also purchase scientific and graphic calculators for students to use, though they won’t be able to provide one for every student.
We will share more information with you about how you can access these school supplies. Thank you, Cleveland Alumni Association, for your hard work and generous support! We will also share more information with you about how you can access these school supplies. Thank you, Cleveland Alumni Association, for your hard work and generous support!
SPS Start of School Forms & Information
Back to School 2024-25
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) welcomes our students, staff, and families back to school!
Opportunity begins here! The start of the school year is a time of fresh beginnings and renewed energy. From our youngest scholars to the senior class, our goal is to help all students explore their possibilities in learning spaces where they feel safe, seen, and heard.
School leaders, teachers, and staff are busily preparing to welcome students back to school on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
Get the 2024-25 school year off to a great start by being prepared with the information you need!
- 1st-12th grade students Wednesday, Sept. 4
- Preschool and kindergarten students Monday, Sept. 9
The first day of school is not an early release Wednesday. Early release will occur every Wednesday except for the first week of school. Â
Find all school year dates, school day start and end times, and more!Laptop Distribution and Device Policy Updates
To support classroom learning, testing, and the possibility of remote learning, every student will be issued an SPS device. We’re pleased to announce that, once again, SPS will not be collecting an upfront fee for repairs on student devices this year.
Starting this year, only SPS-provided devices will be allowed in the classroom. Personal devices may still be used outside of classroom learning.
Each school will inform families and students of their specific laptop distribution schedule.
If you still have a hotspot from the previous school year or from summer school, these hotspots will soon be disabled. Read more updates about SPS student devices for the new school year.
Payments and Student Fees
Families can use SchoolPay to make online payments for athletic fees, pay fines, and make purchases such as yearbooks or ASB cards. Log in to your Source account to access your student’s SchoolPay account.
SchoolPay Transaction Fee: Starting Thursday, Aug. 29, SPS will introduce a transaction fee for all payments made through SchoolPay. This fee helps offset the costs of providing this simple online payment service. Learn more about this change.
High School Athletics: This school year, SPS is introducing a new voluntary fee for high school sports to help cover rising costs like transportation and officials.
The voluntary fee is $200 per student per sport, with a maximum of $400 per year for multi-sport participation. Students can still participate in sports even if families choose not to pay. Learn more about the new voluntary athletic fees for high school sports.
Health Services
Ensure a healthy start to the school year by reviewing the district’s health services reminders for the start of school. If your student has a life-threatening health condition (e.g., Diabetes, Asthma), they must have medication and healthcare orders on file.
If you received a letter from Health Services about vaccines your student needs for school, please make sure they receive the immunization. Read more about immunizations required for students.
Student Meals
Every day, SPS offers a nutritionally balanced breakfast and lunch for our students! We are excited to announce several updates to our school meal program for the 2024-25 school year!
New Tools: This year, we’re introducing MySchoolApps, an easy online application for free and reduced meals, and MySchoolBucks, a convenient platform for paying for school meals online. MealViewer gives families access to school menus and nutritional information at their fingertips. Read more about school meals for students and each of these new tools.
Your Role in School Safety
SPS is committed to enhancing safety and well-being in our schools. As part of that commitment, we’re expanding partnerships to prevent violence and continuing vital health services.
Keeping students safe takes all of us—students, families, staff, and community partners. Here are a few reminders that will help ensure the new school year gets off to a safe start:
- Keep your contact information updated to receive emergency notifications via phone, email, and text. You can update your emergency contacts on the Student Data Verification form starting in September.
- Report any safety concerns through the Safe Schools Hotline (206-252-0510) or the “Seattle Public Schools” app.
- All school visitors and volunteers should check in at the front office.
Read more about safety and wellness updates for this school year.
Back to School Checklist
Please click the following sections below for general back-to-school information provided by the district. Additionally, please check with your student’s school for specific information.