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This August may be special to those soon-to-be freshmen - the first year of high school for the class of 2000.
But for hundreds of other students in Kosciusko County, it's just another school year.
Registration for the 1996-97 school year gets under way next week for most Kosciusko County school systems. The first day of classes follows for all five schools the week of Aug. 19.
Following is a complete registration schedule and the basic book fees for elementary and, when available, middle school students. Charges for some middle school students and all high schoolers vary based on electives taken. Most schools require fees to be paid at registration.
Students may be eligible for financial assistance for books and school meals. Contact your child's school for financial guidelines and any forms needed.
Students who are new to a school system may need to provide a legal birth certificate, Social Security card and proof of immunization. Specific requirements for each school are available by contacting the school or administration offices.
Tippecanoe Valley
New student registration at the high school is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 7. Akron, Burket and Mentone elementaries and the middle and high schools will conduct registration from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 8 and from noon to 8 p.m. Aug. 9.
Book rental fees are: kindergarten, $46.30; readiness, $80.20; first grade, $101; second grade, $87.25; third grade, $71.65; fourth grade, $78.60; fifth grade, $82.65; sixth grade, $78.75; seventh grade, $76.75; eighth grade, $69.50.
Students' first day is Aug. 19.
Triton
Registration at the elementary and high schools is from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 14 and 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 15.
Book fees are: kindergarten, $51.16; first grade, $122.35; second grade, $88.37; third grade, $74.47; fourth grade, $73.61; fifth grade, $69.94; sixth grade, $78.46.
The first day of class is Aug. 20.
Warsaw
Registration for all students in the Warsaw system is from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 8 and Aug. 12 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 9 and Aug. 13.
Book rental rates are: kindergarten, $24.80; first grade, $90.45; second grade, $67.35; third grade, $64.30; fourth grade, $69.75; fifth grade, $57.25; sixth grade, $70.35.
Aug. 20 is the first day of class.
Wawasee
Registration at Milford, North Webster, Syracuse and the middle and high schools will take place from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. Aug. 8 and from noon to 7 p.m. Aug. 9 and Aug. 12.
Book rental fees are: kindergarten, $42; readiness, $53.10; first grade, $87.80; second grade, $78.65; third grade, $87.35; fourth grade, $77.60; fifth grade, $68.80; sixth grade, $78.85; seventh grade, $73.80; eighth grade, $73.50.
First student day is Aug. 20.
Whitko
Each school in the Whitko system has a different registration schedule. At Pierceton, registration is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 13 and Aug. 15 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 14. Students at South Whitley may sign up from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 13 and Aug. 15 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 14. Middle school registration is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 13 and Aug. 14 and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 15. Sign-up at the high school is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 14 and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 15.
Book rental rates are: kindergarten, $49.77; first grade, $91.39; second grade, $95.40; third grade, $99.20; fourth grade, $99.43; fifth grade, $70.86; sixth grade, $67.91; seventh grade, $65.52; eighth grade, $69.45. Middle school Encore class project fees are $20 for sixth-graders and $40 for seventh- and eighth-graders.
Classes begin Aug. 22.
