Parents & Students

Bell Schedule

First page of the PDF file: 2324SYDailySchedules_2

Parent Information

Transition to CPHS Parent Information:

Incoming Freshman Orientation Packet

Incoming Freshman Orientation Presentation

Families can learn more about Advanced Placement credits by exploring this website: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/getting-credit-placement/search-policies

Student Clubs 2023/2024

The parent/guardian of any student has the responsibility to notify the main office of each student’s absence prior to 9:00 a.m. on the day of the absence. When an illness exceeds the initial time indicated, the parent must notify school officials again.

Parents may call (219) 663-1507 and press 2 or email taftattendance@cps.k12.in.us. to report an absence.

When reporting an absence, the parent should give the following information:

Name of caller and relationship to student
Student’s name and grade in school
Reason for absence

Parents can also attach a doctor's note to their email if applicable. Additional attendance/tardy information can be found in our Student Handbook located on our website.

To “attend” school means to be physically present and enrolled in a school or another location where the school’s educational program is being conducted during regular school hours on a day in which the educational programming is being offered.

Any student who is enrolled and accumulates at least ten (10) unexcused absences during a school year is considered habitually truant. Any student who accumulates at least ten (10) absences, excused or unexcused, during a school year is considered chronically absent.

On distance learning days the student is absent if there is no evidence by the start of the next school day of the following: course progress, participation in virtual class meetings, participation on assigned instruction, system activity and login times, and completion of daily work and/or long term projects.

Taft's Daily Schedule

First page of the PDF file: TaftDailySchedule

Forms & Handbook

Middle School Handbook

Student Computer Handbook - All Grades

All athletics forms (physicals, permission slips, etc) can be found on our athletics site.

Health & Nurse's Office

General physical form for 6th and 9th grade

How sick is too sick? When to stay home from school

Vaccinations

2023-2024 Vaccine Requirements from ISDH

Official ISDH Exemption Form

CPCSC Exemption Form

Lake County Health Department Immunization Clinic

2900 W. 93rd Avenue, Crown Point, IN 46307 (located across from government complex)

Immunization hours are by appointment only. Monday-Friday: 9am – 4pm. Call 755-3658 to schedule.

Free immunizations to Indiana Medicaid & uninsured children. (Children with private insurance call 755-3658 for eligibility.) All children need a current shot record. Please bring an Indiana Medicaid card or current, insurance card, if applicable, which pertain to your child.

Other health forms

Nurse's office info sheets

Transportation

Permission to transport child to another location

Technology Forms

Acceptable Technology Use

Student Network And Internet Acceptable Use And Safety Policy/Guidelines

Hotspot Checkout Application

Food Service

Elementary birthday celebrations - ice cream at lunch

Other Forms

Student insurance form

Volunteer Background Check

Supply List

Technology Info

Internet Safety Is Important

Technology and the internet are an integral part of our society. Crown Point School Corporation recognizes the educational value of 21st century technologies and strives to provide meaningful and effective integration into our curriculum, productivity, and communication tools. The corporation also recognizes the importance of reasonable and safe use of these resources.

Student Computer Handbook

Hotspot Checkout Application

FAQ - GoGuardian

FAQ - Technology for Blended & Personalized Learning

Student Computer Pledge

Communications Info

Connect with us on ParentSquare!

Crown Point Community School Corporation and our schools use ParentSquare as our mass communication tool.

All parents receive messages, but registering your account allows you set preferences.

If you have issues connecting with ParentSquare, call the front office at your child's school.

PTO

The purpose of the Taft PTO is to provide support for the education of children at Robert A. Taft Middle School by fostering relationships among the school, parents, and teachers. The PTO works very closely with the principal and staff. we invite you to join us whenever it works best for your family's schedule.

Please click here for ways to get involved with PTO

Contact: Facebook: Taft PTO Crown Point Email: TaftMSPTO@gmail.com

New Students

Welcome from our central office at CPCSC!

Whether you've recently moved inside the boundaries of Crown Point Community School Corporation, have an incoming kindergartner, or are considering a change to public schools, we hope you consider enrolling your child at CPCSC.

You can find more information on our district website:

Registration information

Kindergarten information

Crown Point Community School Corporation does not accept tuition students who live outside of our district boundaries. You can check whether your address is in our district at this link.

Volunteering

Required

Taft Middle School Volunteer Form

I have offered my services as a volunteer to help the school corporation in the following areas:

I agree to abide by all relevant School Board policies and administrative guidelines while on duty for the Corporation. I understand that, although I am covered under the Corporation's liability insurance policy, I am not covered by its health insurance policy nor am I eligible for workers' compensation. Should I become ill or suffer an accident while doing volunteer work for the Corporation, I agree that I shall be responsible for any and all hospital and medical charges that may accrue.

I understand further that, as a volunteer, I am not in any manner considered an employee of the Corporation or entitled to any benefits provided to employees. I further release the Board from any and all liability for any damages, whatever their nature, which may result as a consequence of my volunteer services.

For the protection of the children in the school, the Corporation is required by law to inquire of its staff members whether or not they have ever been convicted of a crime related to children. We would appreciate your cooperation by indicating that you have never been convicted of any of the following offenses: aggravated murder, murder, voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, felonious assault, aggravated assault, assault, aggravated menacing, abuse or neglect of a child, kidnapping, abduction, child stealing, criminal child enticement, rape, sexual battery, corruption of a minor, gross sexual imposition, importuning, voyeurism, public indecency, felonious sexual penetration, compelling prostitution, promoting prostitution, procuring prostitution, disseminating matter harmful to juveniles, pandering obscenity, pandering obscenity involving a minor, pandering sexually-oriented matter involving a minor, illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material or performance, endangering children, contributing to the delinquency of children, carrying concealed weapons, improperly discharging a firearm at or into a school or house, corrupting another with drugs, placing harmful objects in or adulterating food or confection.

Namerequired

First Name

Last Name

Today's Daterequired

Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format

Volunteer's Date of Birthrequired