Student Registration Form

Documents for Enrollment

In order to complete a new student registration parents must either bring the following documents to DeSmet school or attach the file if applicable.

State Certified Birth Certificate
Immunization Records
Proof of Residency - (acceptable documents- current lease agreements, current property tax statements, current closing documents).
Documents must have a name and address listed to verify residency. If you are a homeowner, a property tax statement can be printed at https://gis.missoulacounty.us/propertyinformation/

Please call the Desmet School Office with questions at 549-4994.

Record Request

Is your student registering for EK Early Childhood Kindergarten?(Required)

Yes

Is your student registering for Kindergarten?(Required)

Yes

Is your student transferring from another school?(Required)

Yes

School Transferring From(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

Fax Number(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Parent / Guardian Name(Required)

First Last

Student Name(Required)

First Last

Grade(Required)

Student DOB(Required)

Please attach the following information so that we may complete the student's enrollment

Health / Immunization Records

Max. file size: 75 MB.

Attach file here or bring it to the school

Birth Certificate

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 75 MB.

Attach file here or bring it to the school

Note: Federal Law 99:37 specifies that parental signature is not required for educational records to be released to another educational agency. Thank you, Matthew Driessen Principal

Enrollment Form

Date(Required)

Child Name(Required)

First Name Middle Name Last Name Preferred Name

Ethnic Group(Required)

White/Non-Hispanic

Native American/Alaska Native

Black or African American

Asian American

Hispanic/Latino

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Required for state and federal reports

Select All That Apply

Father

Mother

Step-Father

Step-Mother

Guardian

Father(Required)

First Name Last Name

Address (street address required for records) Mailing Address (if different than above street address) Home Phone Cell Phone Word Phone

Place of Work

Email Address(Required)

Mother

First Last

Address (street address required for records) Mailing Address (if different than above street address) Home Phone Cell Phone Work Phone

Place of Work

Email Address

Step-Father

First Last

Address (street address required for records) Mailing Address (if different than above street address) Home Phone Cell Phone Work Phone

Place of Work

Email Address

Step-Mother

First Last

Address (street address required for records) Mailing Address (if different than above street address) Home Phone Cell Phone Work Phone

Place of work

Email Address

Guardian Name

First Last

Address (street address required for records) Mailing Address (if different than above street address) Home Phone Cell Phone Work Phone

Place of work

Email Address

Primary Residence

Primary custodial Parent's name with whom the student lives with the majority of the time.

Secondary Residence Name

Please list individuals in contact order in case of emergency.

Include at least two neighbors or near by relatives who will assume temporary care of your child if you cannot be reached.

1.(Required)

Name Relationship to Child Address Phone Number

2.(Required)

Name Relationship to Child Address Phone Number

Health Concerns

allergies, other conditions, remarks

Local Physician(Required)

Name Address Phone

Check the following that apply

My child may participate in field trips

My child may be published in school publications

My child may be published in media publications

My child and their work may be published on the school web site

In case of an accident or serious illness the school will attempt to contact the parent/guardian. However, if necessary

I hereby authorize the school to call the physician listed above

I hereby authorize the school to call 911 or other appropriate medical assistance

Other Siblings Attending DeSmet School

List the student's name and grade

Student Transportation Plan

The following information is for every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
To find your student's bus check out our Bus Transportation Page.

Is your student applying as a resident out of District #20?(Required)

Yes

We do not provide transportation to out of District #20 areas. You will need to provide your own transportation to and from school. All nonresident students will be considered ineligible for school transportation services (20-10-101, MCA). This section does not prohibit out-of-district students from riding district buses provided they board the bus at established routes in the district).

My student will have the same transportation schedule every day of the week.(Required)

Yes

Weekly Transportation Schedule(Required)

AM PM

Monday(Required)

AM PM

Tuesday(Required)

AM PM

Wednessday(Required)

AM PM

Thursday(Required)

AM PM

Friday(Required)

AM PM

Special Services

Has this student ever received any special services?(Required)

Yes

Which special services has the student received?(Required)

Special Education

Speech or Language

504 Plan

Title One

Other

Date of Service for Special Education(Required)

Date of Service for Speech or Language(Required)

Date of Service for 504 Plan(Required)

Date of Service for Title One(Required)

Describe the service your student received:(Required)

Date of Service for Other(Required)

Guidance on Race/Ethnicity Reporting Form

Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI)

A change has been made to the reporting of race and ethnicity in educational data to better reflect the country's growing diversity. The change will take place in the 2010-2011 school year and will require all students to be identified using a new two-part race/ethnicity question. The federal government has established the two-part question to recognize Hispanic ethnicity and race as two separate and distinct concepts. Additionally, the change allows the reporting of multiple races (American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, White).

Student Name(Required)

First Middle Last

DOB(Required)

Grade(Required)

Identify the ethnicity and race of the individual by answering BOTH questions.

Is the individual Hispanic or Latino (choose only one)(Required)

No, not Hispanic or Latino

Yes, Hispanic or Latino

Hispanic or Latino - A person of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.

What is the individual's race? (Choose one or more races below)(Required)

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

White

American Indian or Alaska Native - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America, including Central America, and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment. Asian - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos. Black or African American - A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands. White - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa. Note: Failure to answer both questions will result in use of prior racial/ethnic data or an observer identifying for you

MT Office of Public Instruction

Home Language Survey

Student Name(Required)

First Middle Last

Birth Date(Required)

Sex(Required)

Parent/Guardian Name(Required)

First Last

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Home Phone

Work Phone

District

School

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Grade(Required)

Today's Date(Required)

Is your child's first-learned or home language anything other than English?

Yes

Does your child understand or communicate with anyone in the home using a language other than English?

Yes

Does your child read and/or write in a language other than English?

Yes

Does your child have exposure to a heritage or ancestral language other than English spoken by family, friends, or community members?

Yes

If you answered YES to any question, what language(s) other than English does your child hear or use at home?

If you answered YES to any questions, what language(s) other than English is your child exposed to in their home or community?

If available, in what language would you prefer to receive communication from the school?

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Was your child born in the United States?(Required)

Yes

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Which state was your child born in?(Required)

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What other country was your child born in?(Required)

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Has your child attended any school in the United States for any three years during their lifetime?(Required)

Yes

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Please provide school name(s), state, and dates attended(Required)

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What language is spoken by you and your family most of the time at home?(Required)

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If available, in what language would you prefer to receive communication from the school?(Required)

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Please check if your child is

Native American Indian

Alaska Native

Native Pacific Islander

Virgin Islander

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Is your child's first-learned or home language anything other than English?(Required)

Yes

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What language did your child learn when they first began to talk?(Required)

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What language does your child most frequently speak at home?

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What language do you most frequently speak to your child?(Required)

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Please describe the language understood by your child (check only one)(Required)

Understands only the home language and no English

Understands mostly the home language and some English

Understands the home language and English equally

Understands mostly English and some of the home language

Understands only English

Student Residency Questionnaire

This questionnaire addresses the McKinney-Vento Act 2001. Your answers will help determine services available.

Presently, where is the student living? Check one box.(Required)

In a shelter (Joseph's Residence, YWCA Women's Shelter, Southgate Inn, Watson's Children's Shelter, etc.)

Doubled up with another family in their house or apartment by necessity

Doubled up with another family in their house or apartment by choice

In a motel, car or campsite

In Transitional Housing (McClay Commons, YWCA Transitional Housing)

None of the above apply

In the past 24 months, has your child attended(Required)

No Schools

1 School

2-4 Schools

More than 4 Schools

Date Enrolled(Required)

Grade(Required)

Name of Student(Required)

First Middle Last

Female

Male

Birth date(Required)

Name of Parent(s)/Guardian(s)(Required)

1. Parent/Guardian Name 2. Parent/Guardian Name 3. Parent/Guardian Name etc...

Current Address(Required)

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Phone/Message Number(Required)

Alternate Phone/Cell

Over the Counter (OTC) Medications

Please fill this out to indicate which, if any, over the counter (OTC) medications we may dispense to your child. Please IRCL for a specific dosage amount, or we will determine dosage based on weight (taken in health office) and age. Please specify if you would like to be notified for medication being given, or to NOT dispense.

If your child needs to take over the counter medications from home or prescription medication (this includes inhalers), there is a separate form you will need to fill out. For this form, or if you have any questions please call the school at 549-4994.

Child's(Required)

Name Age Grade Weight Parent or Guardians (printed)

Best Phone Number during School Hours(Required)

Medication

Ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin - 200 mg tablets)

Acetaminophen (Tylenol, extra strength - 500 mg tablets)

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl - 25 mg capsules)

Ibuprofen (Advil/ Motrin, Children's Liquid - 100 mg/tsp)

Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Children's Liquid - 160 mg/tsp)

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl, Children's Liquid - 12.5 mg/tsp)

Antacid (Turns, Tablets)

Bismatrol (Pepto-Bismol, Tablets)

Cough Drops (Maximum 1 in morning 1 in afternoon)

Please Check Box If School Can Dispense

Ibuprofen Dosage and Frequency(Required)

1 tablet every 4 hours as needed

2 tablets every 4 hours as needed

Notify if Ibuprofen is Dispensed(Required)

Yes

Acetaminphine Dosage and Frequency(Required)

1 tablet every 4 hours as needed

2 tablets every 4 hours as needed

Notify if Acetaminophen is Dispensed(Required)

Yes

Diphenhydramine Dosage and Frequency(Required)

1 tablet every 4 hours as needed

2 tablets every 4 hours as needed

Notify if Diphenhydramine is Dispensed(Required)

Yes

Ibuprofen (Liquid) Dosage and Frequency(Required)

1 tsp every 4 hours as needed

2 tsps every 4 hours as needed

Notify if Ibuprofen (Liquid) is Dispensed(Required)

Yes

Acetaminophen (Liquid) Dosage and Frequency(Required)

1 tsp every 4 hours as needed

2 tsps every 4 hours as needed

Notify if Acetaminophen (Liquid) is Dispensed(Required)

Yes

Diphenhydramine (Liquid) Dosage and Frequency(Required)

1 tsp every 4 hours as needed

2 tsps every 4 hours as needed

Notify if Diphenhydramine (Liquid) is Dispensed(Required)

Yes

Antacid Dosage and Frequency(Required)

1 tablet as needed

2 tablets every 4 hours as needed

Notify if Antacid is Dispensed(Required)

Yes

Bismatrol Dosage and Frequency(Required)

1 tablet as needed

2 tablets as needed

Notify if Bismatrol is Dispensed(Required)

Yes

Notify if Cough Drops are Dispensed(Required)

Yes

Allergies/Medical Conditions (please explain)

Vaccines Required for School Attendance

Preschool - 12th Grade

Per MCA 20-5-402, a preschool is defined as a facility that provides, on a regular basis and as its primary purpose, educational instruction designed for children 5 years of age or younger and that:
- serves no child under 5 years of age for more than 3 hours a day.
- serves no child 5 years of age for more than 6 hours a day.
- Hib vaccine is not recommended for children older than 59 months.
- When following the ACIP schedule, children will have at least 5 doses of DTaP and 4 doses of polio vaccine.
- A pupil 7 years or older who has not completed the DTaP requirement must receive additional of Tdap vaccine or Td vaccine to become current in accordance with the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP) recommendations per ARM 37.114.705.
- While it is not recommended, if a child younger than 13 years receives their second dose of varicella at an interval of 4 weeks or longer, the dose does not need to be repeated.
- As of October 1st, 2015 pupils are required to have varicella vaccine and all pupils 7th-12th grade must have a Tdap vaccine.

Note: A four-day grace period may apply, as appropriate, per the ACIP recommendations. September 2018

Select Students Age Range(Required)

1-3 Years Old (Preschool)

4-12 Years Old (Grade/Middle School)

13+ Years Old (Middle/High School)

1-3 Years Old (Preschool) - Required Vaccines

Haemophilus Inluenza Type B (Hib) -1 dose (given on or after the 1st birthday, unless child is older than 59 months)

Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTap, Tdap) - 4 doses

Polio (IPV or OPV) - 3 doses

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) - 1 dose (dose must be given on or after 1st birthday)

Varicella "chickenpox" (Var) - 1 dose (dose must be given on or after 1st birthday)

4-12 Years Old (Grade/Middle School) - Required Vaccines

Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTap, Tdap) - 4 doses (one dose must be given on or after the 4th birthday)

Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTap, Tdap) - 1 Dose of Tdap (prior to entering the 7th grade)

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) - 2 doses (first dose must be given on or after 1st birthday, and spacing between doses is 4 weeks)

Varicella "chickenpox" - 2 doses (first dose must be given on or after 1st birthday, spacing between doses is 12 weeks for children under 13 years, and 4 weeks for those older than 13 years)

13+ Years Old (Middle/High School) - Required Vaccines

Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTap, Tdap) - 1 Dose of Tdap (prior to entering the 7th grade)

Varicella "chickenpox" - 2 doses (first dose must be given on or after 1st birthday, spacing between doses is 12 weeks for children under 13 years, and 4 weeks for those older than 13 years)

Library Permission Form

As your child begins the school year at DeSmet Elementary School, they will have the opportunity to borrow books from the school library. This involves a great deal of responsibility on the part of your child. It is our hope that you will reinforce this sense of responsibility in your child by encouraging them to properly care for and return the books in a timely manner.
The number of books a child can borrow depends on their grade level. The loan time for books is one (1) week. Students must bring their book(s) to library in order to renew them. Books are renewed up to two (2) times unless another student has a hold on that title. This gives students up to three (3) weeks to finish their book(s).

Kindergarten/First Grade — one book
Second (2nd) Grade — two books
Third (3rd) through Eighth OM — three books

Overdue books will preclude a child from checking out any more books until the overdue item is returned. Lost books must be paid for before the student is able to check out any other items. If the book is lost and paid for, then found within that school year or the following school year, the student will be reimbursed.
By reading with and to your children you enrich their educational experience here at DeSmet and further prepare them for future challenges. Please return the Library Permission Form on the following page. Your student cannot check books out until the form is on file with the school.
Sincerely,
DeSmet Elementary Librarian

With your child, please review the library book permission form above. This form must be returned before books may be borrowed from the school library.

Universal Media Release Form

DeSmet School District #20

At times during and after the school day, school personnel and/or news media may ask to interview, photograph, audiotape, film and/or videotape students. This material may be utilized in media that includes, but is not limited to, the following: newspaper articles, television coverage, websites, internal or external publications, newsletters, video presentations, and/or school district presentations.
Your signature on the form below authorizes the school district to release your child's name, photograph, and/or audio/video/film production for publication related to school functions and activities. Examples may include, but are not limited to, student activities, individual or group achievements, sporting events, musical or theatrical presentations, and/or discussion forums.
Once signed and dated, this form shall remain in effect until the end of the current school year. At any time during the school year, however, you may revoke this permission for future use by notifying, in writing, the principal of the school.

I give permission for the DeSmet School District to release my child's name, photograph, and/or audio/video/film reproduction for publication, broadcast or posting to the DeSmet School District website, as described above(Required)

Yes

Title I

As you may know, Title I is a federally funded program for students who need additional support to meet the state's high academic standards. The goal of Title I is to identify students, give them assistance in the regular classroom when possible, provide interventions to enhance academic skills, and to increase student achievements so that students can be 100% successful in the classroom.
DeSmet will administer a schoolwide Title I program. Under a schoolwide program, all students are eligible to receive academic support.
DeSmet Public Schools utilize several educationally related formats to identify students who need additional academic support. These include, but are not limited to the SBAC Interim Assessments, DIBELS, teacher referrals, etc. We would like to point out that Title I is not designed to be a permanent identification or placement. My goal is to get students academically proficient as quickly as possible! Once we ensure that a student is proficient, we discontinue the support but continue to monitor their progress to make sure they stay on a successful academic track.
Federal guidelines require that all schools receiving Title I funds to develop and distribute a School-Parent Compact (attached). The Compact is an agreement among participants working together for a common goal. Teachers, students, and parents all have a responsibility to continue to the effort to establish an effective climate for learning for all students. This Compact outlines the role of each group is an effort to provide a high quality education for our students. Please read through the attached Compact with your child, sign, and return the form to your student's teacher. Thank you for being an active participant in your child's education! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I am more than happy to answer all questions or concerns that you may have.
Sincerely, Carly Aho
Carly Aho
Title I Specialist
caho@desmetschool.com

We all have a role to play in the success of children. At DeSmet Public school you are valued as a parent and co-educator in the assistance of high academic achievements for your child. While at DeSmet Public School your child will participate in programs, academic activities and service funded by A School Wide Model of Title 1 as part of the Elementary and Secondary Education act (ESSA). In partnership, we will strive to help all succeed in achievement of our rigorous Montana Educational Standards. This compact is written as a reference of the responsibilities we all share. It is in effect during the 2021-2022 school year. School's Responsibility:

Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction
Ensure a safe, productive learning environment
Provide Parents or Guardians reasonable access to the staff (emails, phone calls, scheduled meetings)
Provide ongoing communication between school and home:

newsletters and notes, flyers or posts on the DeSmet Website
parent/teacher conferences
reports about child's progress
opportunities to volunteer in school and classrooms or to observe and participate in classroom activities

Parent's Responsibility:

Ensure that my child attends school daily and arrives on time
Encourage my child to show positive school behaviors
Assist with school work completion and ensure that daily home reading occurs
Attend parent/teacher conferences, scheduled meetings and school activities that include my child
Limit screen times (TV, movies, phone, electronic games) and monitor and encourage positive extracurricular activities
Provide age appropriate sleep routines (see below) and healthy nutritional choices

Student's Responsibility:

Attend school daily and on time
Complete all assignments on time and try my best to learn
Read at home daily (including being read to!)
Resolve conflicts peacefully and accept responsibility of my actions
Show respect for myself, other people and property

School, Parents and Student Responsibility:

Have high expectations
Build and develop working relationships
Communicate, ask questions

Please review this compact with all family members. Feel free to discuss the content with your child's teacher or appropriate staff member. Thank you for your involvement.

Matthew Driessen

Carly Aho

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch

SBS Information for Parents

School Based Services (SBS) are mental health services delivered by a licensed mental health center in partnership with a public school. It includes having two mental health staff, one master's level (therapist) and one bachelor's level (behavior specialist) working with an average caseload of 12-18 students in up to two schools.

What does that mean for you as a parent/guardian?

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YBGR) and the school your child attends have agreed to house a therapist and behavior specialist at the school. The therapist will work with your child's teacher to schedule times to meet your child for individual and group therapy. The therapist and behavior specialist will work with you to schedule time for family therapy. The behavior specialist will work with teachers to schedule time in the classroom, recess, lunch etc. to provide behavior intervention to your child as needed.

The therapist is similar to a school counselor or school psychologist. However, the issues addressed by the therapist can often be more in depth than the school counselor and more intensive than a school psychologist. Also, the caseload for the SBS staff is approximately 12-18 kids, instead of dozens/hundreds

The behavior specialist works with teachers to identify areas where your child needs more support. Perhaps, your child struggles during reading or math. The teacher may recognize that if this student has additional structure your child wil be successful. Your child may struggle at recess or during lunch, the SBS staff can work this time into their schedule and offer support during these unstructured times, such as modeling and teaching coping skills to kids. Behavior Specialists are not tutors nor may they offer educational assistance to your child. Their role is to provide emotional and behavioral guidance and structure. Therapists can also provide this guidance.
What are the benefits of having SBS staff work with your child?

The therapist and behavior specialist individualize a program that meets the needs of your child. They provide additional therapeutic support to your child by identifying areas of concern and developing a program that addresses these areas based on the needs of your child. These two staff provide a comprehensive overview of what is going on in the home, school, and community that may be affecting the child. The SBS staff can then work with teachers, parents, and professionals to provide comprehensive school and community treatment.
What do SBS teams need from parents/guardians?

SBS staff need INVOLVEMENT and PARTICIPATION from the parents/guardians. You know your child better than anyone. The SBS staff need your participation in the child's treatment to work towards a successful outcome. Participation from caregivers increases the success of kids in an SBS program.

SBS staff need a TEAMWORK approach. As mental health workers, SBS staff are required to complete quarterly treatment plans for each identified child. They wil be asking for your input and need your willingness to offer support. In addition, they will need you to cooperate with a yearly clinical assessment and signing of releases of information every 6 months. This relationship is reciprocal. A parent's input is valuable and necessary during treatment. SBS staff are willing to give feedback and help in brainstorming ideas on how to best address the child's needs.
How does a child qualify for SBS?

There are two qualifying factors for SBS: meeting mental health criteria and funding. SBS staff are trained to determine these two factors. SBS staff work with parents and guardians to determine eligibility.

Students and parents/guardians wil participate in a mental health assessment with the therapist to determine qualification for the program. Students do not have to be identified as meeting the requirements for Special Education services to receive SBS.
Students on Medicaid are eligible for SBS services. In addition, our staff follows up on any insurance benefits that may be available to pay for SBS. SBS staff also offers a sliding fee scale to parents/guardians who may be interested in services but do not have Medicaid or private insurance benefits and cannot pay out of pocket for services.
Do schools pay for SBS staff to be on school campuses?

Schools do not pay a direct cost for SBS staff to be in your school. However, there are in-direct costs such as space, office supplies, internet and telephones that are provided by school districts.
What are the goals for the partnership between the school, parents, and YBGR?

The primary goal is to help high-risk students be successful behaviorally, socially, emotionaly, and academically. This program si an intervention to provide preventative services to youth and maintain them in their current home/school/community setting.
How do parents access crisis assistance for a SBS client?

The SBS staff are available during school hours to parents)/guardian(s) for crisis assistance. They can be contacted at the school or via cell phone. During evenings, weekends, or other non-school days, the child and/or parent(s)/guardian(s) may contact the YBGR-CBS Emergency On-call phone number - 406-647-3805 for emergency crisis assistance.

For more information contact your site SBS team or our admission department at cbs-vip@ybgr.org or 406-606-4060. Additional information about mental illness is available on our website at www.ybgr.org

Contact DeSmet's SBS team at:

Elisa Meier, Program Therapist
emeier@desmetschool.org
(406) 876-4124

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Would you like to learn more about Altacare CSCT Services?(Required)

Yes

Who does my child receive Altacare services from?

Altacare staff consists of a licensed Therapist and a Behavioral Specialist. Altacare staff are a part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of the child's guardian/parent, a school administrator (or designee), and a mental health therapist, at a minimum. The therapist working with the child will develop a treatment plan to meet the therapeutic needs of the child.

What will my child be learning?

Altacare provides opportunities to learn:

Positive peer interactions
Appropriate coping skills
Anger management techniques
Positive self-image
Behavior modification
Virtues education

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Will my child benefit from CSCT services?

A few behavioral indications a child may benefit from therapy include:

Low self-esteem
Excessive anger, worry, sadness, or fear
Immature behavior for the child's age
Behavior that interferes with the ability to make friends
Problems eating, sleeping or eliminating
Preoccupation with sexual behavior
Physical symptoms with unknown medical causes (headaches, stomachs etc)
Difficulty adjusting to family changes
Talking about not wanting to live
Excessive shyness

Admission to Altacare

To receive Altacare CSCT therapeutic services a child must have:

Parent/guardian consent to service
Clinical appropriateness determined
A funding source (current HMK, private insurance, or private pay with sliding fee)

*A child can be referred to Altacare by school administration, teachers, medical or community services or at the family's request

Services Provided by Altacare

Individual Therapy
Group Therapy
Family Therapy
Social Skills/ Anger Management
Recreational Therapy
Case Management
Crisis Support
Summer Programming

Additional Services Available

Behavioral support in school setting
Psychiatric Consultation
Referral to Additional Community Resources

Payment Options

Payment sources accepted by Altacare as follows: Medicaid

Private insurance

Self-pay with sliding fee scale

DeSmet School Website

Instructions for Parents:

After your student(s) is registered and you have given the school a current email address, an email will be sent to you.
It will explain what you need to do to get registered for the parent portal. The URL link that is sent in your email will give you 2 days to register. After the 2 days your link will expire.
This portal will allow you access to your student's information such as attendance, grades, missing assignments and more.
You will also need to check all boxes as to home you would like to receive notifications from the school. For example, you would be able to get notifications on important issues such as: buses are running late due to road condition, no school due to weather or your student has been marked absent, etc.

Instructions for Students:

Student may register at home or at the school.
To register the student will need to get on the DeSmet school website at www.desmetschool.org and click on the Infinite Campus Link.
User name: first letter of their first name and full last name. For example: John Doe would be jdoe (If you have 2 students with the same first letter of first name, you will need to also put first letter of the middle name. For example: Sister of John Doe, Jane Marie Doe would be jmdoe)
Password: desmetschool Student will be forced to change password as soon as they log on.
If you have any questions please call the school office at 549-4994

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I can help by:

Ex. Baking, sign making, booth/table monitor, crafting, etc. We appreciate any help you can offer!

DeSmet School District #20

An out of District Guide for Parents

The District considers the following criteria for discretionary admission of nonresident students: the student's academic record, disciplinary record, including truancy records, and the current student level in the class in which the student would be admitted. The District will not admit any student prior to viewing that student's records from the student's previous school districts.
In the case of incoming kindergarten students or those who have been home-schooled, cases where no prior records exist, the Superintendent, or designee will meet with the family and determine the student's likelihood for success based on behavior, attendance and acceptance of school expectations and policies. The Superintendent or designee will review the student candidate based on the above listed criteria while also considering current sibling enrollment and if a dependent of a current or incoming employee to determine whether or not to recommend the student for admission.
In the case of too many requests for a special grade level, students will be selected using a lottery system after the previous criteria have been applied. The District will not admit any nonresident student who is serving a suspension or expulsion in another school district.
Every Student who attends the District as a nonresident student is subject to reevaluation every year and will be assessed annually. Administration will assess all nonresident students at the end of each year. The Board may declare an emergency which, in its opinion, necessitates the removal of all nonresident students from the schools. The Board will not admit any student who is expelled from another school district.
All resident students who become nonresident students due to a move by the students' parents from the District may continue attendance for the semester, barring registration in another school district. At the completion of the semester, the student must apply for admission as a nonresident student if the student wishes to remain in the District.
We do not provide transportation. You will need to provide your own transportation to and from school. All nonresident students will be considered ineligible for school transportation services (20-10-101, MCA). This section does not prohibit out-of-district students from riding district buses provided they bored the bus at established routes in the district).

Student Name(Required)

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Last School Address(Required)

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Parent/Guardian Name(Required)

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Please provide a cover letter stating the reasons you want your child/children to attend the DeSmet school District.(Required)

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Please provide proof of the following criteria (attach any appropriate documentation from previous school):

Student can provide a previous record free of truancy.
Student can demonstrate a clean behavior record in the school last attended for a period of at least one year.
Student has passing grades in school previously attended.
Student presents no other educationally related detriment to the students of the district.

By submitting this form, the parent/guardian understands and accepts the following stipulations:

Admission to the DeSmet School District is a privilege and not a right granted by law(20-5-320) MCA.
If accepted, the student is subject to a one-year probation period and could be removed from the school any time during this probationary period.
The DeSmet School District will not admit a non-resident student when to do so would require the hiring of additional staff, the provision of educational services not currently provided in the school, or the crowding of existing classes.
The Board of Trustees may declare an emergency which, in their opinion, necessitates the removal of all non-resident students from the school.
To be considered for attendance, the student may not have a criminal record. The parent/guardian hereby gives consent for the school district to call appropriate law inforcement officials for verification.
Final acceptance will be determined ones all appropriate records have been forwarded to the DeSmet School District, i.e., cumulative folder, immunization records, etc.

Signature

Your signature and submission of this form signifies that you are the legal guardian of this child and all information on this form is true to the best of your Knowledge.

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