Have a neighbor, family or friends Interested in applying for the 2021-22 school year? To start the enrollment process, please have them complete our easy, online application here: http://pub.aestools.net/applications/newapp?id=31

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!

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

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

Here is the K-8 Supply Lists: https://kestrelheights.org/supply-list/

KHS Bus Transportation Application window is OPEN!

The link will stay open for the remainder of the school year BUT, seating is limited and based on a first come first serve. Those who secure a seat will be emailed directly before the start of the school year. If you have any questions and/or concerns please check out our FAQs.

The Transportation Application and for more information, please visit: https://kestrelheights.org/transportation/

If you have questions, concerns or scheduling changes, please contact Ms. Callahan at Callahan@kestrelheights.org

The link to the Parent Portal: https://kestrelheights.powerschool.com/public/home.html

Kindergarten schedules will be released on August 20th, after the three day staggered Kindergarten days.

You may formally request your desired electives for next year at the following link: 2021-2022 Elective Selection Form

If this process is new to you, I have compiled a few resources for you below:

• Elective course descriptions: English | Spanish
• Instructions for completing elective selection: English |Spanish
• Recording of Parent/Student Meeting: English | Spanish
• Copy of Parent/Student Meeting Powerpoint
  
• Accelerated Math agreement (only needed if you are requesting enrollment into Accelerated Math 7 or 8th-Grade Math I)
• NCVPS World Language agreement (only needed if you are requesting enrollment into a World Language course)
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As always, if you have any questions please contact Ms. Callahan at: callahan@kestrelheights.org.

Staggered enrollment allows for a gradual transition from home to school. During the first week of school, each scholar will be assigned a special enrollment day and will come to school only on that day.

Below is the schedule for Kestrel Heights’ Kindergarten staggered enrollment. If you have a conflict with your designated day, please contact our front office at 919-484-1300 ext. 200.

• Wednesday, August 18: Scholars with last names beginning with A through G report to Kestrel Heights.

• Thursday, August 19: Scholars with last names beginning with H through O report to Kestrel Heights.

• Friday, August 20: Scholars with last names beginning with P through Z report to Kestrel Heights.

• Monday, August 23: First Day of School for ALL Kindergarteners: This will be your child’s first official day of kindergarten with their assigned teacher and classroom of friends!

The staggered entry day will follow our regular school day schedule from 7:50 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. On your scholar’s staggered entry date, please walk them to the kindergarten door (which is to the left of our main entrance – the door will be clearly marked) at normal drop-off time (between 7:20- 7:50). From this point, after a hug from your BIG KINDERGARTENER, one of our kindergarten team members will escort your scholar to a kindergarten classroom. Both kindergarten classes are a short walk from that kindergarten door. Parents are unable to walk their children to their classroom on their scheduled staggered enrollment day, as classroom assignments will not be finalized at that time. As we are operating in a time of pandemic, we are not permitting parents to walk their children to their classrooms on the first days of school as we traditionally have. We are enforcing this policy out of an abundance of caution in order to make our school as safe as possible for in-person instruction.

For detailed information, please visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11c3-TIME5c3HFhPKPwtx0N2TfBGFB7veYJNxo7xbYZU/edit?usp=sharing

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

Our next meeting will be held at the elementary school on Monday, August 2nd from 6-7pm. We hope to see you there!

The Fall Sports Meeting for potential student-athletes & parents will take place on Monday, August 2nd at 6:00pm in the gymnasium, located at Kestrel Heights School 6-8 campus, 4700 South Alston Ave., Durham NC 27713. If you cannot make it to the meeting and have questions about the registration process, please email hess@kestrelheights.org. We will be distributing/collecting paperwork and answering questions. After all paperwork is submitted the student athlete will be officially registered with the athletic department and eligible to try out for any sport during the year (sports physicals are good for one calendar year).

*PLEASE BRING YOUR UPDATED SPORTS PHYSICAL AND ATHLETIC PACKET TO THE MEETING or EMAIL THEM TO hess@kestrelheights.org

See packet with form on the Hawk’s athletic website under “files and links” https://kestrelhawks.bigteams.com

Co-ed Cross Country August 17,18,19 3:00pm5:00pm Kestrel Heights School Eric Johnston Johnston@kestrelheights.org

Girl's Volleyball August 10, 11 & 12 4:30pm6:30pm Kestrel Heights School Gym Dale Edmonds Edmonds@kestrelheights.org