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Registration
Registration for all schools was conducted by mail during the summer. Walk-in registration and programs for new students are noted on an attachment. Registration for all elementary schools is scheduled for 9 a.m. – Noon and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 2. Dates for middle school and high school registration events are at the end of this document.
District 200 Preschool: Inquiries about District 200’s preschool program should be directed to the preschool office at 682-2474.
First Day of School
August 22 Grades 1 through 12, AM attendance only
August 23 Pre-School and Kindergarten, regular schedule
Grades 1 through 12, regular schedule
School Calendar
Click here to view the 2006-07 student calendar. Please note that the entire week of Thanksgiving is a school holiday. Students will not be attending school during that week.
School Fees
Click here to view the fee schedule.
School Supply Lists
Click here to view the school supply lists for the elementary schools.
School Hours
School hours are unchanged from last year. Click here to view the school hours.
Bus Schedules
Bus schedules will be available in each school the week of August 7.
Physical and Dental Exams
Students entering kindergarten, fifth grade and ninth grade are required to submit proof of physical examination and required immunizations. All students new to District 200 must also meet this requirement. All physicals must be completed and on file before a student may participate in physical education classes. Parents should be reminded that students will be excluded from school attendance if their physicals are not on file by September 15. State law also requires students in kindergarten, second grade and sixth grade to have a dental exam by May 15, 2007. Click here to download a copy of the physical form or click here to download a copy of the dental form.
Free and Reduced Price Lunch and Medical Insurance
Students may apply for free or reduced price meal services by completing the application provided in each school’s office. Click here for more information about the free and reduced lunch program. Children eligible for free or reduced price meal benefits may also obtain free or low-cost health insurance through the Illinois Children’s Health Insurance Program, KidCare. Information on this program is also available in the school’s office.
Hot Lunch Program Offered
Hot lunches are offered in all elementary schools by Sodexho, the District’s food service provider. New this year is a choice of multiple hot and cold entrees and a fresh garden bar. A computerized point of sale system is used to track each student’s account, including the balance and the meals the child has chosen. Regular meals, including milk, will cost $2.20. Milk alone is $.30. More information is available in each elementary school.
BASP Programs
All elementary schools offer before and after school programs for interested families. The programs operate from 7-9 a.m. and from 3:30-6 p.m. There is no program for kindergarten students during regular school hours. The cost of the program is $8.50 per session or $17 a day. Information about each school’s program may be obtained from the school office.
Opening Day
All teachers return for the new school year on Monday, August 22.
2006-07 Registration Dates
Walk-in registration on Wed., August 2 from 9 am until noon and 3 pm until 7 pm.
6th grade schedule pick up: August 10 Last Names A-L 9 am-11 am
Last Names M-Z 1 pm-3 pm
7th grade schedule pick up: August 9 1 – 3 pm
8th grade schedule pick up: August 9 9 – 11 am
All students will receive their class schedule, I.D./Bus Pass,and have yearbook pictures taken during these times. Sixth graders will also get their locker assignment. If unable to make above dates, please call the office to arrange a time to pick up your schedule.
7th and 8th grade
Schedules will be mailed on August 7.
Welcome Back Get Together: August 17, 1 – 2:30 pm
ticket included in August 7 mailing required for admission
Parent orientation for parents of students new to Franklin, 7 p.m. in Room 207
6th grade schedule pick up and school tours: August 7, 8–11 am and 12:30-3 pm
7th grade schedule pick up: August 8, 8 – 11 am and 12:30 – 3 pm
8th grade schedule pick up: August 8, 8 – 11 am and 12:30 – 3 pm
6th grade schedule pick up: August 17, 9 – 11:30 am and 1:30-3 pm
7th grade schedule pick up: August 16, 9 – 11:30 am and 1:30 – 3 pm
8th grade schedule pick up: August 15, 9 – 11:30 am and 1:30 – 3 pm
Schedules will be mailed out the week of August 7 if students completed registration by the July deadline.
Freshman/New Student Orientation: August 17, 8 am – Noon
Freshman Parent Orientation: August 15, 7 pm
Schedules will be mailed the week of August 7 for students who completed registration by the July deadline.
Freshman/New Student/Parent Orientation: August 14
Students from 9 -11 am
Parents from 7– 9 pm
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