What does the Rebuilding Stronger Plan mean for my student?
Starting in the 2024–25 School Year, Eleanor Skillen will be a Montessori school. The school will also serve grades Pre-K–5. | |
Key Component | What does this mean for your school in the 2024–25 school year? |
Your school’s grade reconfiguration will serve… | Grades Pre-K–5 |
Your school will serve… | Zone 4 |
Your academic program will be… | A Montessori school (new programming) |
Your school will receive these athletic and/or facility improvements… | We are recommending comprehensive facilities upgrades to ensure a vibrant and welcoming environment for all students. |
| Key Component | What does this mean for your school in the 2024–25 school year? |
| If your student is in grades K–4… | No action is required of you and you have a guaranteed seat at your current school or you can apply with new program priority to any other elementary school in your zone. |
| If your student is in grades 5-6 during the 2023–24 school year… | You can apply to any middle school that serves your zone (listed below) during the fall 2023 Enroll Indy enrollment window. Zone 4 Middle School Options: Howe IB World Middle School, STEM @ William Penn 49, Edison School of the Arts @ 47, High Ability @ Harshman (if you meet eligibility requirements), Dual Language @ Harshman (if you meet eligibility requirements), Cold Spring @ Marian If you choose not to apply, you’ll be assigned to Howe IB World Middle School. |
Facility Upgrades
- Activate new programming
- Address building deficiencies such as wayfinding, HVAC (energy, distribution, controls), interior lighting, fire alarm, roof, playground and paved surfaces, etc.
- Increase security through card access and cameras
- Support with investments via the 2018 Safety & Security Referendum: VOIP phone system and intercom
Target Completion
2025
What is a Montessori Program?
Program Features
- Student-centered approach
- International perspectives
- Opportunities for action & service
- Focus on learning how to learn
- Learning more than one language
- Rigorous learning objectives
- Develops flexible thinking that prepares students to evaluate information critically and apply knowledge in complex, unfamiliar situations
Your feeder middle school is…
Thomas Carr Howe Middle School
What is the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program?
Program Features
- Student-centered approach
- International perspectives
- Opportunities for action & service
- Focus on learning how to learn
- Learning more than one language
- Rigorous learning objectives
- Develops flexible thinking that prepares students to evaluate information critically and apply knowledge in complex, unfamiliar situations
Special Education Services
Your school will offer PYC and Life Skills programming in the 23-24 school year.
Your school will not offer Intensive Intervention after the current school year (22-23). Students currently served in Intensive Intervention will be contacted directly by a special education administrator after the Board of Commissioners’ vote of the Rebuilding Stronger plan in November to discuss program options and location, as well as to collaborate on appropriate transition supports. For your planning purposes prior to the Board vote, please note the following Intensive Intervention programming options in 23-24 (this list is subject to change):
- Meredith Nicholson 96 (Exploratory)
- William Bell 60 (Reggio Emilia-inspired school)
- James W Riley 43 (Visual and Performing Arts) (23-24 SY will be the final year of program offering in this building)
- Robert Frost 106 (STEM Academy)
- Brookside 54
- James A Garfield 31 (STEM Academy)
- Arlington Middle School (STEM)
- Northwest Middle School (IB World Middle School)
- Broadripple Middle School (coming in the 24-25 SY)
- Howe Middle School (coming in the 24-25 SY)
If you have questions about your student who is progressing to a grade level that will not be served at this school in the 23-24 school year, or if you have other special education related questions, please reach out to your student’s Teacher of Record or call (463) 232-6908. A special education administrator will return your call promptly.
Your School Navigator is …
| Natalie Swihart | swihartn@myips.org | FACE Liaison |
Your school navigator is ready to assist you with your questions about the RBS plan.