NOVEMBER 17, 2024

• ILEARN Checkpoint #2 information - Students in Grades 3rd - 8th -November 19
• Financial Aide Completion Night
• Career and Technology Classes - Current juniors and sophomores
• Naturalization Study Sessions and Exam - Current Seniors - Graduation Requirement

On November 19, 2024, students in grades 3 -8 will take the ILEARN Checkpoint #2. Students in 3rd - 8th grade have the option to take the test remotely from home or in-person. If you have not responded to the form letting us know if you're testing from home or in-person, call 219-983-3743 on Monday, November 18, 2024.

What: ILEARN CHECKPOINT #2

When: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Start Time: 9:00 am.

IN-PERSON TEST TAKERS

• Tuesday, November 19, 2024

• Arrive in person by 8:45 am

• Testing will take place from 9:00 am – 11:30 am

We will start our day with a group meeting in a Google Meet. Below is the link and information to join the meeting:

Students in Grades 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, who are testing remotely from home:

• Tuesday, November 19

• 9:00 am – 11:30 am

• Time zone: America/Chicago

• Google Meet joining info

• Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bqy-uxwt-ppu

• Or dial: (US) +1 218-301-2752‬ PIN: 514 373 712‬#

Students in Grade 8, who are testing remotely from home:

• Tuesday, November 19

• 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

• Time zone: America/Chicago

• Google Meet joining info

• Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ims-qmep-wty

• Or dial: (US) +1 218-301-2752‬ PIN: 514 373 712‬#

Remember you MUST have your CAMERA ON during remote testing.

• Check it out to learn more about how to create an FSA ID. The FAFSA will open in December this year, and you need to create an FSA ID before you can fill out the FAFSA.
• What: FAFSA Completion Night
• When: Thursday, December 5, 2024
• Where: Chesterton High School
• More information? Click here. https://secure.smore.com/n/fa1ew

Contact Mrs. Jarka for more information.

• You will also find information about attending the PCCTC open house to learn more about their CTE options.

• Programs available can be found here: https://pccte.org/programs/
• Students may choose from several different pathways that provide a wonderful opportunity to explore careers, earn college credit, earn industry-recognized certifications, gain entry-level positions, and boost academic skills at the same time.

• Students complete an enrollment form to be considered: LINK TO ENROLLMENT FORM.

• Students are encouraged to list backup choices to help ensure a placement. Spots are limited.
• Applying on time is one factor for a successful application.

• Students also have the opportunity to visit our website at pccte.org and to reach out to teachers for information.

• Online CTE applications are open now, and they are due on or before Feb. 1, 2025.

A couple of tips when filling out the application:

• Expect CTE classes to be an in-person class.
• The enrollment form for all countywide CTE programs is open, with a priority deadline of Feb. 1, 2025.
• When completing the application, make sure to use use correct grammar and spelling.
• It is important to only capitalize the first letter only of your name, street name, city, state, and other proper nouns.
• Failure to complete the form thoroughly could result in a delay of acceptance into a program.
• Check over your work. If you complete the application successfully, you will receive an email showing the information you have entered.

Indiana Code 20-30-5-7 requires public Indiana high schools to administer the naturalization examination, provided by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), to each student enrolled in a U.S. Government course where credit is awarded for General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, or Core 40 with Technical Honors designation.

Test Materials and Process:

General information regarding the naturalization examination can be found here. Students will participate in the naturalization examination, which contains 100 items. Students participating in the naturalization examination complete 20 of the 100 items. A student score of 60% (12/20) is considered passing on the student’s first attempt.

Testing Day!

WHAT: Required Naturalization Exam and

Discovery Meetings with Ivy Tech - required!

WHO: Seniors

WHEN: December 3, 2024

TIME: 10:30 am -12:30 pm

WHERE: in-person at the

Duneland School Corporation ANNEX

411 S 10th Street, Chesterton IN 46304

If you have any questions regarding the Naturalization Exam, please reach out to Mr. Richardson (crichardson@duneland.k12.in.us) or me.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

REMOTE: Grades 3-8 ILEARN Checkpoint #2

Monday, November 25, 2024

Grade 12 Naturalization Exam VIRTUAL study session

• 1:15 - 1:45 pm

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

• Picture Retakes
• Grade 12 REQUIRED ONSITE 10:30 am -12:30 pm Naturalization Exam
• Location: 411 S 5th Street, Chesterton IN 46304
• REMINDER- Grades K - 8 WILL NOT have an onsite testing day

Monday, December 16, 2024 by 11:59 pm

• All assignments due in EdOptions Academy for NWIOS Students

For any NWIOS Student who did not get their picture taken or is otherwise interested in retakes, they are scheduled for December 3rd.

More information will be forthcoming as the date gets closer.

The NWI Online School Office is located at Duneland's Trojan Learning Center at 601 W Morgan Avenue, Chesterton, IN 46304 -- Please use Door 9.

Call 219-983-3473 to reach Mrs. Palko and the NWI Online Office

Located within the Duneland School Corporation, the Trojan Learning Center (TLC) offers a wealth of learning opportunities for young children and their families. The TLC is also home to the offices of the RISE Academy (Alternative Education) and DSC's Northwest Indiana Online School.

Did you know? Our early childhood programs feature FREE Birth-to-School activities for caregivers and children! Duneland School Corporation provides preschool options for children ages 3-5, including two classrooms for children with developmental delays and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), as well as two additional preschool rooms operated by our community partner, the Duneland Family YMCA. All of the preschool classrooms utilize a proven curriculum that helps children grow in thinking, social skills and emotional well-being ensuring each child has a fun and supportive learning experience. Additionally, all preschool students participate in engaging and enjoyable activities together!

The TLC also hosts speech services for children aged 3-5 who qualify. Families can bring their children to learn and work one-on-one with a speech pathologist at our center.

Best of all, the DSC preschool and walk-in speech services are free for qualifying children. The Duneland Family YMCA preschool is available for a nominal fee. Did you know it is the only local preschool that includes swim classes?

Join us at the Trojan Learning Center, located at Door 9 on the south side of the Duneland School Corporation Administration Building, and take advantage of these amazing early learning opportunities.

Do you have questions?

Are you ready to come learn with us?

Explore all that TLC has to offer!

Call 219-983-3743.

Learn more about the FREE Duneland Early Learning HUB Classes at the Trojan Learning Center

Click on the images below to enroll.

While not an inclusive list, but rather a short list of common NWIOS support needs. If you're not sure who to contact? Call 219-983-3743. Mrs. Palko, Administrative Assistant, will help guide you in the right direction.

1. Questions about classroom work:

1. Your Edmentum Teacher

2. The DSC NWIOS Success Coaches (Coach Sara and Coach Gabby)

3. Special Education Teacher, if applicable

2. Questions about technology support:

1. If it’s a Duneland issued device: https://duneland.incidentiq.com/requestor/dashboard

2. If it’s an Edmentum login issue: Edmentum Support or Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Palko mpalko@duneland.k12.in.us

3. Looking for parent or guardian login information: Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Palko mpalko@duneland.k12.in.us

3. Questions about scheduling:

1. Email: nwionline@uneland.k12.in.us

4. Questions about pacing status:

1. Success Coaches (Coach Sara and Coach Gabby)

2. Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Palko mpalko@duneland.k12.in.us

3. Director, Mrs. Jarka cjarka@duneland.k12.in.us

5. Questions about attendance:

1. Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Palko mpalko@duneland.k12.in.us

2. Director, Mrs. Jarka cjarka@duneland.k12.in.us

Contact the Duneland School Corporation IT department via one of these methods:

1. Open a IncidentIQ ticket by sending an email to: helpdesk@duneland.k12.in.us
   
2. Log into IncidentIQ and submit a request duneland.incidentIQ.com

The new 2024-2025 Duneland School Corporation Calendar has been adopted by the Duneland School Board of Trustees. Click the link above to see all the date for next school year.

The goal of the Duneland School Corporation district school newsletters is to inform students, parents and the school community about school-related information.

This year, the Duneland Schools will share information that pertains to opportunities our students may be interested in outside of school on a special page on our website. These available opportunities are offered by not-for-profit partnerships and organizations within our school district boundaries and local communities. Follow this link to Community Opportunities.

Want your event/activity/camp posted on this page? Submit a request by email with the flyer/information to the Duneland Schools Administrative Center to ahicks@duneland.k12.in.us and bmartinson@duneland.k12.in.us.

For more information on ALL the current Camps being offered at CHS visit Athletic Camps/Events on the CHS Athletics webpage.

To make an appointment please call 219-763-8112. Let NorthShore know you are a Duneland School student or staff member and that you would like to make an appointment at the Duneland School Clinic located at the old CMS.