Purpose

Green Bay Franklin Middle School  is an IB World School with an open access admissions policy. All Students are automatically enrolled in the years 1-3  of the Middle Years Program (MYP) during registration.   During the MYP years students are guided in course selection that both expands their world view and provides students with the most options for their individual learning goals.  

I. Enrollment Procedures

In accordance with Board Policy 424, The District participates in Wisconsin’s full-time open enrollment program in accordance with applicable state laws and relevant District policies and rules.  This policy is administered in accordance with the Wisconsin public school open enrollment laws and implementing rules. 

Applications for admission from interdistrict students shall be submitted online by the student’s parent/guardian no earlier than the first Monday in February or later than 4:00 p.m. on the last weekday of April of the school year immediately preceding the school year in which the student wishes to attend. The application must be submitted online through the DPI website at https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment and may include a specific school or program request offered by the District. An interdistrict applicant is not guaranteed placement in the preferred school or program requested.  Although the District may make an effort to allow an applicant to revise an incomplete application, it is the applicant’s sole responsibility to ensure that his/her application is timely.  Any applications received prior to or after the deadline dates, other than those submitted pursuant to the alternative application procedures specified in state law, are to be returned to the applicant with a notice of the proper application dates.  Central Registration can be contacted at cr@gbaps.org for enrollment questions or technical assistance with online registration.

II. Stakeholder Responsibilities according to  IB Inclusion Policy

A. IB MYP Parents/Guardians will:

i. communicate to the school all information and documentation regarding their child’s inclusion needs. 

ii. communicate to the school regarding any changes in their child’s inclusion needs. 

iii. request for needed services from the school and/or the IB Program in a proactive manner. 

iv. provides documentation for IBO inclusive assessment arrangement requests.

B. IB MYP Students will

i. ask for assistance from the IB coordinator and staff members. 

ii. request inclusive assessment arrangements. 

iii. self-advocate for inclusive needs based upon accommodations delineated within IEPs and 504 accommodation plans.

C. IB MYP Staff will:

i. comply with all federal and local laws regarding inclusion needs. 

ii.  identify struggling learners and refer said learners to the Franklin Middle School counseling  department and/or the IB MYP coordinator. 

iii. access and become familiar with IEP and 504 information. 

iv. provide the appropriate accommodations and differentiated instruction as outlined in  IEP and 504 documents.

v. maintain accurate records of students’ progress 

vi. maintain discretion and confidentiality in providing inclusion services.

D. IB MYP Coordinators will:

i.  apply to the IBO for students’ accommodations in assessment type and circumstances. 

ii.  work collaboratively with the IB staff to support students with inclusion needs. 

iii.  provide examination accommodations as needed and approved by the IB. 

iv.  maintain discretion and confidence in providing inclusion services.

E. IB MYP Program will:

i. work with the Special Education Department of Franklin Middle School to make sure the program is in compliance with federal and local laws regarding students with access needs. 

ii. adhere to the rules and guidelines for inclusive assessment arrangements as set forth by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). 

iii. guide students with access needs to help them make informed decisions concerning continued participation in IB Programming

F. IB MYP School Counselors will:

i. collaborate  with the FMS Special Education department to provide program staff with access to all IEPs and 504 plans.

ii.  Program staff may request hard copies of the aforementioned documents. 

G. IB MYP Review Committee members will:

i. collaborate with  departmental support to review, support, refine, and build our Admissions Policy.  

ii. review the policy annually  to ensure the needs of all community members are met.

Green Bay Area School District’s Policies Regarding Admissions

This document was written in accordance with the Green Bay Public School Board policies below.

Green Bay Area School District  Board Policy 342.1 (revised: December 14, 2015)

Green Bay Area School District  Board Policy 342.3 (revised June 20, 2005)

Green Bay Area School District  Board Policy 342.8 (revised: August 15, 2016)

Green Bay Area School District  Board Policy 411 (revised: May 15, 2017)

Green Bay Area School District  Board Rule 424 (Revised: October 15, 2018)

Green Bay Area School District Board Policy 424 (Revised: October 15, 2018)

Green Bay Area School District Board Rule 424 (Revised: October 15, 2018)

For any additional questions on enrolling at Franklin Middle School, please contact our office at 920-492-2670.