Raymore-Peculiar School District News
Dec. 18, 2020
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Calendar change
Report cards
Evaluation for gifted program
School Board
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The entrance to the library media center at South Middle School was transformed to welcome students to Who-ville, the fictional town created by Dr. Seuss. Other decorations in the school carry out the Who-ville theme.
Board approves 2nd semester to start on Jan. 11

The School Board last night approved moving the start of the second semester to Monday, Jan. 11. Originally, students were scheduled to return to classes on Jan. 6.

This extension of the winter break allows for more time following potential group gatherings over the holidays of Christmas and New Year's Day.

Students will not have in-person or virtual classes on Jan. 6, 7, and 8. The first day of school will be Jan. 11. This change does not extend the school year.

Limited opportunities for child care will be available for students in K-5 on Jan. 6, 7, and 8. More information will come to parents of elementary school students about child care.

Teachers and other staff will return to work on Jan. 5.

Another change for second semester will be virtual instruction for elementary students on three Fridays: Feb. 26, March 19, and April 23. These dates will be similar to the virtual instruction Fridays implemented this month.
 Revised 2020-2021 calendar
Progress reports and grade cards
Information to be available on Jan. 11-12
First semester ends today (Dec. 18). Semester progress reports for students in  PreK through 5th grade and report cards for students in grades 6-12 will be available to parents after winter break.
 
High School (Grades 9-12)
Parents of high school students will receive an email on Jan. 11-12, with the first semester report card attached. You can also view grades through the SIS Parent Portal. 
 
Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)
On Jan. 11-12, the middle schools will send a sealed envelope home with students. It will contain copies of the second quarter progress report.  Parents will also receive an email alerting them of the envelope and to let them know they can also view grades via the SIS Parent Portal.
 
Early Childhood and Elementary (PreK-Grade 5)
On Monday, Jan. 11, hard copies of progress reports will go home with students in PreK to 5th grade. Parents may view assignments and an electronic version of the progress report via the TeacherEase website. 
 
When logging in, your user name is your email address. Use the password sent to you by email. If you forgot your password, there is an option to have the password sent to you. If you need assistance accessing TeacherEase or SIS, please contact your child's school office or the Technology Department Help Desk at 816-892-1333. 
Students may be evaluated for LEAP program
LEAP nominations accepted through Jan. 31
Logic, Enrichment, and Academic Pursuit (LEAP) is an intervention program for students who have been identified as gifted learners. The Raymore-Peculiar LEAP program serves gifted students in grades 2-8. LEAP flyer

Students must meet qualifying levels on identified assessments to participate in LEAP.   A student is required to qualify in three of these four areas:
  • Academic Achievement: A student must score at or above the 95th percentile on a standardized achievement test.  
  • Intellectual Ability: A student must score at or above the 95th  percentile on an acceptable IQ test.  
  • Reasoning, and Problem-solving Ability: A student must score at or above the 95th  percentile on an acceptable Reasoning and Problem-solving test.  
  • Other Documentation: A student must receive a superior score on an acceptable measure that documents characteristics of gifted children and provides evidence of exceptional performance; or have participated in a previous gifted program.
Each year, parents or teachers may nominate students in grades 1-7 for candidacy to be evaluated for LEAP. Nominations must be submitted by Jan. 31. Nomination Form 
One candidate has filed for School Board
Filing period continues through Jan. 19
Incumbent Billy King has filed to run for re-election to the Raymore-Peculiar School Board.

School Board candidate filing began on Dec. 15. The filing period continues through 5 p.m. Jan. 19 for the election on April 6, 2021. There are two positions available with three-year terms. Board members whose terms expire in 2021 are Ashley Jones and Billy King.

Interested persons may file by appointment. Please contact Board Secretary Pam Steele at 816-892-1311 or [email protected]. Filing will not occur when the district's office are closed: Dec. 23, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1, and Jan. 18. More information