School Office - Plum Grove Middle School

Parent Orientation - April 2024

School Boundaries & Program Placements

2024-25 Map My School Tool
2024-25 Bus Tiers and Program Placements

2024-25 Map My School Tool

District 15 is excited to share its new Map My School Tool which allows families to type in their home address to see where their "home school" assignment is on the updated boundary map.

*Please keep in mind that the Map My Schools Tool may not reflect school assignments due to programmatic placement. To view the full list of schols by bus tier, along with the programmatic placement at each school, click on the Bus Tiers and Program Placements tab below. The Map My School Tool shows a student’s home school assignment based on their address.

Click here to find your home school by address

2024-25 Bus Tiers and Program Placements

*Indicates a change for the 2024-2025 school year.

Tier 1 School Hours Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am–2:10 pm⁽¹⁾ School Hours Friday Early Release: 7:30 am–1:20 pm⁽¹⁾ ⁽¹⁾5 minutes earlier for the 2024-25 school year
Schools	Special Education Programs	Multilingual Programs	Preschool Programs
Carl Sandburg Middle School	MILE LEAP	Spanish Bilingual Program ESL Resource	N/A
Plum Grove Middle School	LEAP	Japanese, Spanish, Ukrainian* Bilingual Programs ESL Resource	N/A
*Thomas Jefferson Middle School	*LEAP	ESL Resource	N/A
Walter R. Sundling Middle School	SIP	Spanish, Ukrainian Bilingual Programs ESL Resource	N/A
Winston Campus Middle School	STAR AIME	Spanish, Ukrainian* Bilingual Programs ESL Resource Spanish Dual Language	N/A
*Winston Campus Dual Language	N/A	ESL Resource Spanish Dual Language	N/A

Tier 2 School Hours Monday - Thursday: 8:25 am–3:05 pm School Hours Friday Early Release: 8:25 am–2:15 pm
Schools	Special Education Programs	Multilingual Programs	Preschool Programs
Frank C. Whiteley	STAR/SEAL	Japanese Bilingual Program ESL Resource	N/A
Gray M. Sanborn	AIME MILE	Spanish, Ukrainian Bilingual Programs ESL Resource	N/A
Hunting Ridge	LEAP	Ukrainian Bilingual Program ESL Resource	N/A
*Jane Addams	SIP	ESL Resource Spanish Dual Language	N/A
Kimball Hill	N/A	Spanish Bilingual Program ESL Resource Spanish Dual Language	Bilingual Pre-K (2)
Lincoln	N/A	Spanish Bilingual Program ESL Resource	N/A
Marion Jordan	SIP	ESL Resource	N/A
Pleasant Hill	SIP	Japanese Bilingual Program ESL Resource	N/A
Willow Bend	LEAP	Bulgarian, Russian, Spanish*, Ukrainian Bilingual Programs ESL Resource	N/A

Tier 3 School Hours Monday - Thursday: 9:15 am - 3:55 pm School Hours Friday Early Release: 9:15 am - 3:05 pm
Schools	Special Education Programs	Multilingual Programs	Preschool Programs
Central Road	N/A	Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Ukrainian Bilingual Programs ESL Resource	N/A
Lake Louise	N/A	Spanish Bilingual Program ESL Resource	Bilingual Pre-K PFAE ECDEC
*Stuart R Paddock	LEAP	Spanish Bilingual Program ESL Resource	PFAE ECDEC
Virginia Lake	N/A	Spanish Bilingual Program ESL Resource	Bilingual Pre-K PFAE ECDEC

Conyers Learning Academy School Hours Monday - Thursday: 9:20 am - 4:00 pm • Half Day: 9:20–11:55 am, 1:25–4:00 pm School Hours Friday Early Release: 9:20 am - 3:10 pm • Half Day: 9:20–11:30 am, 1:00–3:10 pm
School	Special Education Programs	Multilingual Programs	Preschool Programs
Conyers Learning Academy	ABLE REACH	Spanish Bilingual Program ESL Resource	ECSE D15 ECDEC

Conyers Learning Academy

School Hours Monday - Thursday: 9:20 am - 4:00 pm
• Half Day: 9:20–11:55 am, 1:25–4:00 pm

School Hours Friday Early Release: 9:20 am - 3:10 pm
• Half Day: 9:20–11:30 am, 1:00–3:10 pm

School

Special Education Programs

Multilingual Programs

Preschool Programs

Conyers Learning Academy

ABLE
REACH

Spanish Bilingual Program
ESL Resource

ECSE D15
ECDEC

Special Education Programs

ABLE: Accessibility, Behavior, Life Skills, Empowerment
AIME: Alternative Instruction for Meaningful Education
LEAP: Learning Environment for Academic Progress
MILE: Modified Instruction for Learning Environment
REACH: Relationship and Character Building, Emotional Regulation, Academic Achievement, Coping Skills Training, High Expectations for Student Success
STAR: Social-Emotional, Trauma-Informed Practices, Academic Achievement, Relationships and Character Building

Multilingual Programs

English as a Second Language (ESL) Resource
Bulgarian, Hindi, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu, Ukrainian Bilingual Programs
Spanish Dual Language

Preschool Programs

ECSE D15: Early Childhood Special Education District 15
ECDEC: Early Childhood Development Enrichment Center
PFAE Bilingual Pre-K: Preschool For All Expansion (PFAE) Bilingual Pre-K
PFAE ECDEC: Preschool For All Expansion Early Childhood Development Enrichment Center
PFA AM/PM: Preschool For All AM/PM

School Bell Schedule

2024-25	Monday-Thursday	Friday
Grades 6-8:	7:30 am - 2:10 pm	7:30 am - 1:20 pm
Office Hours:	6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Arrival/Departure Procedures

No students should arrive at school before 6:40 a.m. unless a pass has been issued by a teacher.

Our parking lot has changed with construction and with that change comes a new traffic pattern for drop-off and pick-up. Please read the bullets below and see the picture provided:

Traffic will enter from Plum Grove Road
Upon entering the parking lot you will follow the arrows and turn left
You will proceed to the end of the lane and turn right into the next lane
Traffic will flow to the end of the second lane
At the end of the second lane you will turn left to the drop-off/pick-up area
Once you are in the drop-off lane you can begin having your student exit the car on the sidewalk side (students can enter through Door 1 or Door 13)
When you exit the parking lot you will need to turn right and proceed out the exit on Old Plum Grove Road
You are only able to turn right on Old Plum Grove Road
Pick-up will follow the same pattern

We are asking parents to avoid entering through the entrance for Old Plum Grove Road. This entrance we hope to use only for staff and buses.

Report an Absence: 847-963-7601

Our first concern when a child is absent is to verify the child’s safety. For that reason, it is very important that the school office knows the whereabouts of your child(ren) when they are absent or will be late arriving at school.

Absence Line:

847-963-7601

When your child is absent or late, it is your responsibility to call the school absence line or the school office to notify the staff of your child’s absence. Please state your child’s full name, the teacher’s name, the date of the absence, and the reason for the absence. Please do not leave this information on your child’s teacher’s voice mail or e-mail. Substitute teachers do not have access to teachers’ voice-mail or e-mail.

Parents are expected to accompany the student into the office to sign them in if arriving late for any reason.

If your child’s whereabouts are unknown, every effort will be made to reach you using the phone numbers you have provided. Please make sure that your child’s school office has all current phone numbers on record. If you have not notified the school with the reason of an absence and the school office has exhausted all attempts to reach you, your child will be marked truant for that school day and any other school day that your child is unaccounted for.

More more information about the District student absence policy, tardies, leaving during the school day, vacations, mental health support days, and truancy, please visit the District 15 Student Absence Policy:

Student Absence Policy

Health Office: 847-963-7602

Erin Talley, RN
Email: talleye@ccsd15.net
Phone: 847-963-7602
Fax: 847-963-7606

Health care provided in the school health office is to support your child, allowing students to return to their classrooms. The nurse is available to work in collaboration with your child's primary healthcare provider. If you require assistance in obtaining a primary healthcare provider, please reach out to the health office for a list of community resources.

Nurses positively affect student attendance. A registered nurse at school every day allows for prompt and professional responses to health concerns and medical issues. In the event of illness or accidents, the nurse provides emergency care.

Responsibilities of the nurse include first aid and illness care, the maintenance of student health records, the development of healthcare plans, and screenings for student vision and hearing needs. Parents/guardians are encouraged to bring questions about immunizations, health exams, medications, or student health needs to the nurse.

The Health Services staff believes family is an essential part of good health. Your input is valued and welcome. Please feel free to ask questions, share thoughts, and exchange health information. We look forward to partnering with you!

Questions? For more information about medication administration, individual health care plans, health exam forms/immunizations, and more, please contact your school nurse or visit the Health Services webpage.

Health Services

PTSA

Our strong PTSA provides Plum Grove Middle School with wonderful resources that greatly benefit our school. We understand that without the support of a strong parent community, our lofty goals and aspirations could not be met. We are always looking for volunteers at Plum Grove. If you would like more information about how to get involved, please do not hesitate to contact the PTSA office.

Plum Grove Middle School PTSA

Facility Use

Thank you for your interest in our Facilities. Our buildings are valuable community assets and many civic and community groups use them for meetings and events. We are glad to accommodate these groups whenever we can.

If you choose to reserve space in our buildings, please keep in mind that fees may be charged to offset associated custodial costs. Any organization using district facilities must meet insurance requirements and have a current Certificate of Insurance on file with the District.

Visit Facility Rentals to reserve now

If you would like information about which space might be the most suitable for your use, or have other questions, please contact Jennifer Gillespie in our Facilities & Operations office, 847-963-3951, or gillespj@ccsd15.net.

In order to provide security for groups using the building outside of school hours, please:

Enter and exit through the main entrance. A custodian will open the door for the adult supervisor prior to the activity.
Have an adult supervisor remain at the door until all members of the group have arrived.
Do not put any items in the door to block it open. The doors must remain locked at all times.
Make sure that once your group has entered the building, all participants stay in the assigned area. An adult supervisor should accompany any child that needs to leave the assigned area.
Have all coaches and group leaders inform parents of exclusion dates so that children are not dropped off on evenings when there is no activity.
Sign the building use form provided by the custodian on duty.

In order to help maintain the building, please do not:

Bounce or pass balls in the hallway
Bring food and/or beverages into the lobby, hallways or gymnasium
Bring chairs of any type into the gymnasium

We hope that your group activity is enjoyable. If there is anything we can do to assist you, please let us know.

Contact Us

Office Staff

Principal
Faith Rivera

Associate Principal
Allison Brand

Assistant Principals
Michael Coleman
Abbey Grabowski

Special Education Coordinator
Karla Richards

Secretary
Elizabeth Gama

Clerical Secretary
Maureen O'Brien
Maureen Olson

Nurse
Claudia Ronayne
Yuliya Vuvchak

Attendance Line
847-963-7601

Contact Plum Grove

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