Source: Student/Parent Handbook
Letter to Speedway School’s Community
Dear Students and Parents,
Welcome to Speedway Academies for the 2019-2020 school year! We are excited for another year of teaching and learning. We hope you review the entire student/parent handbook and sign all documents for return to teacher.
This summer, our school has undergone changes; some major and some minor. We have officially transitioned from Speedway Academies to Speedway School. A new uniform policy is now in place. All K-8 students are required to wear burgundy (top), gray (bottoms) and solid shoes. Junior High School students are no longer yellow tops.
Attendance Matters, is a District campaign and it is a clear fact aligned to students outcomes and future success. We expect that 100% of students will come to school every day, in uniform, ready to learn. According to our state data report, three times as many of our students pass and exceed expectations on the English Language Arts State Exam. In order to move forward in all subjects, an intentional, deliberate effort must be made to become Educational Partners.
The only way that we can do that is with your consistent, daily engagement and support. To paraphrase Aristotle, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then it is not an act but a habit.” It is our job as your students’ educators to ensure that our students develop these habits of excellence.
The Speedway School Student/Parent Handbook has been prepared to reacquaint you with rules, procedures and activities of Speedway. Take the time to read the entire handbook in order to refresh your memory with the rules and to become aware of the new rules and procedures for the new school year. It is important that you understand and follow these procedures and rules for the well-being of the entire school community.
As we continue to enhance our instructional program and ensure the safety and well-being of our students, school start time will continue to be 8:20 AM and children will be dismissed at 2:55 PM. No one other than school faculty will have access to the school grounds until 8:05 AM. Please be aware that your child will be marked tardy immediately if arriving after the first morning bell at 8:30 AM.
The greatest partnership that we can forge is working together for the success of our children’s education and overall well-being. By working together and supporting one another through our endeavors, we will be successful in providing our students with the quality of education that they deserve. Thank you for “soaring to success” with us. We look forward to an exciting year ahead continuing to rise as the Phoenix.
In Service with Kids,
The Speedway School Leadership Team
