Bear Bulletin: Your Guide to School

I hope you’ve all had a rejuvenating summer and are ready to begin another year of quality education here at Butler Traditional High School. As your principal, I am thrilled to welcome back our students and families to a safe, orderly, and structured learning environment.

This year, we are committed to upholding our tradition of quality academic excellence while enhancing our school community. By fostering an environment where every student can thrive, we aim to support each individual's journey towards personal growth and academic success.

Our teachers and staff have been preparing for your return, and they are eager to share new learning experiences with you. Together, we will face new challenges, celebrate successes, and support one another through it all.

Thank you, parents and guardians, for your continued partnership and support. It is invaluable to us and your children’s educational experience. To our students, I encourage you to take full advantage of the opportunities that this year will bring. Participate, engage, and don't hesitate to seek out help when needed—we are here for you every step of the way.

Here’s to a great start to the school year! Go Bears!

Warmest regards,

Mr. Allen

• Student drop off begins at 6:45 AM.

• When entering campus, cars must come from the direction of Cane Run and turn right into the Butler parking lot.

• Students should not be signed out to leave after 1:45 PM.

• Cars may not line-up on campus to wait for pick-up until 1:45 PM.

• When leaving campus, cars must turn right onto Crums Lane.

• School policy is clear, plastic backpacks only.
• Select clear and plastic school supplies when possible.
• Use three-ring binders with plastic spines/rings (not metal).
• Utilize plastic BPA-free water/coffee bottles (not metal).
• Use hard plastic eyeglass cases (not metal).
• "Pack-light" and limit the number of items in bags or other equipment.
• Keep unneeded metal/metallic items like game consoles, beauty products, USB drives at home.
• Remember B.L.U.E. items will be passed around the WDS via a staffed table.
• Binders
• Laptops, including Chromebooks
• Umbrellas
• Eyeglass Cases

• Student may not use cell phones or other personal devices such as tablets, watches, laptops, or headphones during classes.
• Students may only use their personal devices in the hallways and during lunch.

• Clear backpacks are the ONLY backpacks allowed on campus.
• Purses may not be larger than 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper.
• **NEW** Totes of any size are not part of the dress code.
• Crocs, sandals, flip-flops, slippers, house shoes, clogs, or mules are not permitted as part of the school dress code.
• Jackets and coats, hoodies, etc. are to be secured in students' lockers during the school day.
• Butler Traditional High School 2024-25 Dress Code is linked below.

***SPECIAL NOTE***

Official Butler dress code gear is sold only at the Bear-wear Store located next to the cafeterias. Students may only wear official Butler gear. Gear purchased online or from a boutique are not Butler-approved and may not be worn at school. School administration reserves the right to make the final decision on all dress code matters.

At Butler Traditional High School, we prioritize creating a positive and well-organized place where each student can do their best. We follow our rules and rights to make sure everyone feels respected and valued. Our goal is to create a great environment where each student can succeed, in school and beyond.

We believe it is important...

• to have a safe, orderly, structured learning environment.
• to produce informed, responsible, contributing members of society.
• to support the whole student and meet each individual with their need.
• to do well in school, act ethically, and support each other.

What time does school start and end?

• School starts at 7:30 and ends at 2:10.
• Please ensure your student(s) are in the building by 7:20 to get to class before the 7:30 start time. That means all families will need to be in the morning carpool line no later than 7:15.
• Students must be picked up no later than 15 minutes after dismissal. Families will need to be in the afternoon carpool line no later than 2:10. We are not staffed to have supervision after 2:25.

What is the procedure to get on and off campus?

• To keep our car line running smoothly, cars will only enter campus from the direction of Cane Run. This will allow cars to turn right onto campus and prevent a traffic jam coming onto campus.
• When leaving campus, cars may only turn right onto Crums Lane. There is no left turn out of Butler.

Will Butler have bus transportation for the 2024-25 school year?

• There are no busses for Butler Traditional High School this school year. Families will be responsible for providing transportation for their student(s) to and from school each day. Student drop-off and pick-up will be in the front of the school with more details coming soon.

When will my student receive a Chromebook?

• Chromebook distribution information will be coming soon!

• Open House -- September 12
• Homecoming -- September 20
• Veterans Day -- November 11
• Festival of Trees -- December 7

Butler Traditional High School

2222 Crums Lane

Louisville, Kentucky 40216

Email: william.allen@jefferson.kyschools.us

Phone: (502) 485-8220