Family

New Student Registration

Questions or problems? Contact Kristyn Brown, School Secretary at kbrown@bethany-ed.org or (203) 393-3350 x601.

Step 2
Please gather or complete the following documentation:

Status	Document
Required	Proofs of Residency Current Signed Lease or Mortgage Statement Current Utility Bill with the same name and address as Lease or Mortgage Statement
Required	Original Long Form Raised Seal Birth Certificate
Required	Home Language Online Survey
Required	Transfer of Confidential Information
Required	Parent Survey/Student Worksheet Pre-Kindergarten Kindergarten Grades 1 - 6
Required	Connecticut Health Assessment Form Birth to Age 5 Age 6+
Optional	Health History Form
If Applicable	Medication Administration Form
If Applicable	Custodial Documents
If Applicable	Student & Parent Living with Bethany Resident Affidavit #1 - Completed by Parent of Student Affidavit #3 - Completed by Bethany Resident The Bethany Resident must provide 2 proofs of acceptable residency indicated above along with both notarized affidavits.
If Applicable	Student Living with Bethany Resident Affidavit #2 - Completed by Parent of Student Affidavit #3 - Completed by Bethany Resident The Bethany Resident must provide 2 proofs of acceptable residency indicated above along with both notarized affidavits.

Free & Reduced Lunch Program

Have questions about Free & Reduced Lunch?
Contact Sue Carpenter at scarpenter@bethany-ed.org or (203) 393-1170.

2018-2019 Lunch Prices

Students	$3.00
Adults	$3.75
Milk	$0.65
Reduced	$0.40

http://www.chartwellsschools.com/Chartwells is the BCS Lunch Provider. To learn more about Chartwells visit their website at www.eatlearnlive.com. If you have questions, contact Chartwells Food Service Director at (203) 397-4853.

Nondiscrimination Statements

This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

The Connecticut State Department of Education is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Connecticut State Department of Education does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Connecticut State Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Connecticut State Department of Education’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: Levy Gillespie, Equal Employment Opportunity Director/Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Connecticut State Department of Education, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 607, Hartford, CT 06103, 860-807-2071, Levy.Gillespie@ct.gov.

2018-2019 Parent-Student Handbook

2018-2019 Bus Routes

The Bethany Community School Bus Routes are published below. Routes are subject to change as students move in and out of the district. Questions about your child's bus stop should be directed to Beth Cohen, Transportation Coordinator at beth@bandbtrans.com or (203) 393-9750.

2018-2019 School Bus Rules & Regulations Brochure

BCS Transportation Committee Appeals
Please email written appeals to beth@bandbtrans.com and scarpenter@bethany-ed.org.
The subject line should state, "Appeal to BCS Transportation Committee."
They will notify the committee and convene a meeting. You will be notified in writing of the committee's determination.

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