KESTREL HEIGHTS NEWS

We have limited seats available for the 2022-2023 school year!

Have a neighbor, family or friends Interested in applying for the 2022-23 school year? We have seats available! To start the enrollment process, please have them complete our easy, online application on our website at: https://kestrelheights.org/apply-now/

The Powerschool Parent Portal is now open and available for you to log in and view your scholar's schedule.

Kestrel Parent and Student Portal link: https://kestrelheights.powerschool.com/public

For NEW Kestrel Families: Your account has already been created for you! The username and initial password were previously emailed to you. Password changes must be completed on a laptop or desktop (not the app). Please remember to log out of the system when finished in order to receive any applied updates to grades, attendance, scheduling, etc.

For RETURNING Kestrel Families: If you are still logged in from last year, you will need to log out and close the app, open up the app and log back in to update the information. The system may require you to update your password since it has been a couple of months. The password change must be completed on a laptop or desktop (not the app). Please remember to log out of the system when finished in order to receive any applied updates to grades, attendance, scheduling, etc

Swift K12 Alert Preferences: After logging in to the Parent Portal, select SwiftK12 under Alerting on the top left of the page. Here you will see Recent Alerts sent to you. To update your Alert Preference, select the Alert Preferences in the top right corner. Here you can edit your email, work (daytime) and/or Mobile numbers. You can also update what preference you receive by selecting the yellow tab under each and unchecking or checking the boxes next to each category. Make sure you save any changes!

For assistance with your username and/or password, please email Ms. Vargas at Vargas@kestrelheights.org

For assistance with scheduling, please email Ms. Callahan at Callahan@kestrelheights.org

You may formally request your desired electives for next year at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSca4jSsmjnJQYFxrJtF8dm9txlw490M4HEhlgHpbaylXqikag/viewform

Bus transportation to and from Kestrel Heights Charter School is provided by a contracted service, WeeTramz. Kestrel will provide transportation to scholars on a first come first serve basis due to limited seating. Those who secure a seat will be emailed directly before the start of the school year with specific information. Those placed on the waitlist will also be notified.

2022-23 Transportation Application: ​ https://forms.gle/dmYuXJjumz87Jga78

Reminders:

Bus transportation will be available for scholars in the mornings and afternoons. We will only be offering bus stop hubs at this time, no house stops will be scheduled. If a rider goes four (4) consecutive days without riding and there is no approved reason their spot is dropped and a scholar from the waitlist is contacted.These hubs have been created based off of data of where several families are located. Adjustments may need to be made later in the year. Bus stop hub times will be shared once we have a better understanding of who all will be using the hubs.

If you have any questions and/or concerns please visit our website to review FAQs or you may email: khstransportation@kestrelheights.org

The Fall Sports Meeting for potential student-athletes & parents will take place on

Monday, Aug. 8th at 6:00pm virtually, at the following link; meet.google.com/rpc-rsct-dbg.

If you cannot make it to the meeting and have questions about the registration

process, please email hess@kestrelheights.org.

Scholar athletes are eligible for tryouts when all registration paperwork is submitted (physical examinations are good for one calendar year, other registration paperwork is valid for the 22-23 school year). Scholars are expected to attend each day of tryouts.

Here is a link to the registration forms online as well;

https://kestrelhawks.bigteams.com/main/filesLinks/

Want to find out more about the Kestrel Heights Expansion Project? Want to ask a question? Want to check out the live feed camera to see the progress or the construction crew hard at work? Make sure you visit our expansion project page below!

https://kestrelheights.org/expansion-project-information/

The Kestrel Heights School Calendar and Parent and Family Engagement Calendar are located on our website at https://kestrelheights.org/calendar/

Please make sure you check it often to stay informed of all the amazing events taking place within our Kestrel Community including upcoming New Family and Scholar Orientation Dates and Open House Dates!

7th Grade scholars - All 7th grade scholars are required to submit an updated immunization record showing receipt of the Tdap and Meningococcal (MCV) immunizations.

New Kestrel Scholars are required to submit an up to date Immunization Record.

Scholars who are enrolling into a public school for the 1st time are required to submit the NC Health Assessment Form

Immunization Records and the NC Health Assessment form may be scanned and emailed to Vargas@kestrelheights.org, dropped off to the front office, or faxed to 919-375-2479

One of the most exciting things about going back to school is picking out your new school supplies! Here is the K-8 Supply Lists: https://kestrelheights.org/supply-list/

Kestrel Heights School has partnered with French Toast to offer an easy way to purchase uniforms online!

To order items through French Toast:
https://www.frenchtoast.com/schoolbox/schools/kestrel-heights-charter-school-QS443EK?fbclid=IwAR3844bc2WNTTOaQhNIrCL6i92jklXl7ux5zG79XKmqCdaGWZZNwsvDtSBM

What is the PTA?

The PTA consists of parents/caregivers and school staff. As an organization, the PTA takes an active role in supporting the school and providing special funds for the school. We aim to enable and support a partnership between parents and staff; home and school.

How does the PTA benefit my children?

The PTA funds and supports school projects such as: purchasing equipment for our music and athletics programs as well as classroom technology and furnishings. We also organize events and social functions such as: Book Fairs, Spirit Nights, and School Festivals.

How can I keep up with the PTA?

If you would like additional information or if you are interested in joining the PTA, please email us at pta@kestrelheights.org

You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @khcspta

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KestrelHeightsSchool/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/KestrelHeights

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kestrelheights/

NextDoor: https://nextdoor.com/pages//pages/kestrel-heights-charter-school-durham-nc/recommend/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/school/kestrel-heights-school

6th grade Scholars, you are invited to join us for the 6th grade orientation on Friday, August 12th from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Parents, please drop off your scholar at the Middle School.

Meet your peers!
Meet your teachers!
Walk-thru of your schedule.
Learn more about KHS Middle School.
Lunch will be provided by the school.
Bring your locker locks and items to decorate your lockers!

Please respond by Wednesday, August 3rd!

Please RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/zikQBVSavwQ6nGTZ8

Kindergarten families, you are invited to join us for the kindergarten orientation on Friday, August 12th from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. The orientation will be held at 4900 Prospectus Drive at The River Church. Parents should plan on attending with their scholar. Please RSVP by Friday, August 5th to let us know if you will be attending!

Familias de kínder, están invitados a unirse a nosotros para la orientación de kínder el viernes 12 de agosto de 1:00 p. m. a 3:00 p. m. La orientación se llevará a cabo en 4900 Prospectus Drive en The River Church. ¡Los padres deben planear asistir con su estudiante. ¡Por favor confirme su asistencia antes del viernes 5 de agosto para informarnos si asistirá!

Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/o9XGdBeJnhZrcNtL9

Friday, August 12th

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Please meet in the Middle School gym to learn more about:

• Meet Staff and Administration

• How we Communicate

• Supplies and Materials

• Uniforms

• Arrival and Dismissal

• Parent Visitation

• Lunch and Recess

• Carpool

• Academics

• Answer any Questions

Monday, August 22nd

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

All scholars and families are invited to attend!

We are a small, diverse, and inclusive learning community in Durham that empowers our Scholars to sharpen academic knowledge, demonstrate creative expression and expand leadership abilities to prepare for success in high school, college, and beyond.

Email: Vargas@kestrelheights.org
Website: www.kestrelheights.org
Location: 4700 South Alston Avenue, Durham, NC, USA
Phone: 919-484-1300
Facebook: facebook.com/KestrelHeightsSchool
Twitter: @kestrelheights