Indian Creek Intermediate School Student Handbook 2021-2022 - Policies, Schedule & Payments

Sep 16, 2026

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Indian Creek Intermediate School student handbook outlines the school’s introduction and mission, setting expectations for a safe, opportunity-rich learning environment. It provides a daily schedule with key times, including doors open, tardy bell, dismissal, and special early release timing. The handbook details student payment methods for textbooks and meals, including check and credit card options via the Infinite Campus parent portal. It also explains attendance rules, conference scheduling with teachers, cafeteria behavior, and procedures for reporting absences.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryGeneral

FormatPDF

Pages8

Reading Time3 min

AccessFree to download

Daily Schedule

Student Payments

Textbook Rental

School Meals

Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences

Parent or Guardian Involvement

Attendance Policy

Lost Instruction Timeline

Unexcused/Unacceptable Absence Until Acceptable Verification Received

Excused/Acceptable Absences

INTRODUCTION Welcome to Indian Creek Intermediate School! We look forward to working collaboratively with our students, parents, and community to create an outstanding learning environment rich with opportunities for growth and achievement. It is our sincere hope that your experience at Indian Creek Intermediate School will be one filled with happiness and success. Together, we can make a difference in our school and community! MISSION STATEMENT Indian Creek Intermediate School creates a safe educational environment in which each student is challenged and encouraged to achieve his or her potential. Students and Teachers Empowering Minds DAILY SCHEDULE | 7:45 a.m. | 8:15 a.m. | 3:05 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Doors Open | Tardy Bell | Dismissal | Office Closed | **Note – Wednesday Early Release Dismissal time is 2:05 p.m. STUDENT PAYMENTS All payments sent to the school should be by check whenever possible. We cannot accept checks that combine textbook rental, meals, insurance, pictures, etc. Please make separate textbook rental and meal checks payable to NHJ. Make all other school checks payable to Indian Creek Intermediate School or as specified on the order form. You may combine on one check all of your NHJ Indian Creek students’ book rental and on a separate check all of your NHJ Indian Creek students’ meal money. Be sure to indicate on these checks or envelopes how much money is to be applied to each student’s account. You may also pay with a credit card on the Infinite Campus parent portal. Instructions are provided on the website. TEXTBOOK RENTAL Grades 3, 4, and 5 textbook rental statements will be available with Returning Students’ Registration. Your child’s textbook rental may be paid by cash or check at any of the schools. You may use a credit card on the Infinite Campus parent portal. Instructions are provided on the website. SCHOOL MEALS All students are invited and encouraged to eat nutritious meals that are served daily in our cafeteria. Breakfast is available at 8:00 a.m. The USDA has extended the waiver that all students may receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day. The waiver has been extended through June 30, 2022. Parents/guardians who would like to send extra money for their student to buy extra food items may do so. Send money to school in a sealed envelope. Please write on the envelope the name of the child, the amount, and their grade. If you send money to school with your student, a check is the best form of payment. Payments may also be made online through the parent portal. Milk is available for purchase for students wanting an extra milk or who are bringing a sack lunch. The same good behavior and good manners are expected in the cafeteria as are expected in the classroom. Students shall come to the cafeteria in an orderly manner and remain orderly. Respect shall be demonstrated by not cutting in front of others. Each student is responsible for cleaning his/her own mess and returning trays. Your student’s account activity is available online through Infinite Campus parent portal or call (317) 878-2106 to request your student’s account activity report. See the NHJ Corporation Handbook for parent portal access details. PARENT/GUARDIAN – TEACHER CONFERENCES Proposed conference dates have been set up for October. If you desire a conference at other times, please call the school to set up an appointment with the teacher. Teachers are not able to interrupt classroom instruction to attend an unscheduled meeting. PARENT OR GUARDIAN INVOLVEMENT All ICIS parents are encouraged to become active in the Parent-Teacher-Organization (PTO). [icispto@nhj.k12.in.us](icispto@nhj.k12.in.us) ATTENDANCE POLICY The School Board requires all students enrolled at NHJUSC to attend regularly in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana. The corporation’s educational program depends on the consistent presence of all students to achieve continu

FAQs

What is the daily schedule for Indian Creek Intermediate School?

The handbook lists key times for doors open, the tardy bell, dismissal, and office closure, plus a note that Wednesday has an early release dismissal at 2:05 p.m.

How should families pay for textbook rentals and school meals?

Payments are generally sent by check when possible, with separate checks for textbook rental and meals. Credit card payments are available through the Infinite Campus parent portal, and families should follow instructions provided on the website or order form.

How are absences reported and verified?

A parent or guardian must report absences before the start of the school day by calling (317) 878-2160. If students are absent and not called in by 9:15 a.m., an automated call is generated; required documentation determines whether absences are excused/acceptable.

Sep 16, 2026

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