Lansing School District
Student Handbook
Averill Rack Card
Contact
3201 Averill Drive
Lansing, MI 48911
Main Office: 517-755-1220
Fax: 517-755-1229
Attendance Reporting
517-755-1225
Paden Stalter, Principal
paden.Stalter@lansingschools.net
Phone: 517-755-1221
Elda Bordayo, Secretary
elda.bordayo@lansingschools.net
Office Hours
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Bell Times
2020-21 School Year
School Begins: 8:35am
School Ends: 3:30pm
Half Day: 8:35am-11:20am
We encourage all parents to park in the church parking lot.
Useful Links

Welcome to
Averill New Tech Elementary
Pre-K-3
Students at Averill New Tech Elementary will follow a project based learning model infusing technology into the curriculum with an emphasis on Science. Our New Tech program provides a culture that empowers students and teachers through a hands on approach ensuring student academic, social and emotional maturity.
Project based learning provides relevant experiences that students will find engaging and impacting. This model strengthens the classroom environment for students through an emphasis on real world experiences, researching and investigating problems, and establishing communities of critical and ethical thinkers. Students will learn while doing, which will enhance their cognition through a supportive and collaborative culture
Averill’s technological environment fosters the culture of our 3 C's (Communication, Collaboration & Creativity) through New Tech’s online learning platform entitled ECHO. The ECHO system supports the work of our project based learning activities, and serves as the communication link between staff, students and parents through progress monitoring.
What makes Averill special?
- One to One iPad and laptop accessibility for all students
- Community Partnerships including CSL Plasma
- Classroom Grandparents
- Project Based Learning
- CATCH School - Health and Nutritional Curriculum
- Social Emotional Health - Daily Community Circles, Mindful Moments and Sensory Zone
- Early Childhood Classrooms
- New Tech Pathway
Averill New Tech Elementary - Attwood New Tech Middle School - Everett New Tech High School
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12 Apr
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School ResumesDate: Apr 12Calendar: Averill School Calendar
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13 Apr
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Full Day ElementaryDate: Apr 13Calendar: Averill School Calendar
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14 Apr
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Full Day ElementaryDate: Apr 14Calendar: Averill School Calendar
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Non A-Day for All SchoolsDate: Apr 14Calendar: Averill School Calendar
Today is a Non A-Day for all students.
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20 Apr
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PCAC Meeting (Parent Community Advisory Council) 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMPCAC Meeting (Parent Community Advisory Council)Date: Apr 20Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Online via ZoomCost: FreeCalendar: Averill School Calendar
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12 May
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No School - PD DayDate: May 12Calendar: Averill School Calendar
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Averill News
MISSION
Our mission is to successfully teach students to think critically and emphasize learning through cross curricular integration using project based learning activities. We are committed to providing an environment that emphasizes learning as an interactive process through tailoring instruction to meet the individualized needs of all students
VISION
We believe that learning is grounded in a technologically enhanced, student centered, project based approach. Students will engage in learning through inquiry, exploration, discussion and reflection. Teachers, as curriculum designers, strive to create innovative project based learning experiences that will engage our diverse population of students. Students and teachers together develop personal qualities such as integrity, confidence, curiosity and reflection.
Title IX - Sex Discrimination/Gender Equity/Sexual Harassment
What is Title IX?
Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any District program, service or activity including, but not limited to: educational programs or activities, e.g., extracurricular activities, student services, academic counseling, discipline, classroom assignment, grading, athletics, transportation, etc.
Unlawful Discriminatory Practices Under Title IX
Sexual Harassment (unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature)
Sexual Misconduct/Violence (rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, sexual exploitation and other forms of non-consensual sexual activity)
Stalking (repeatedly following, harassing, threatening or intimidating including by telephone, mail, electronic communication or social media)
Retaliation (adverse academic or other actions against anyone reporting or participating in an investigation of Title IX allegations)
Sexual Misconduct Policy
September 30, 2020 - Clark Hill Power Point Presentation
Title IX Grievance Procedures
Investigation Procedures A to Z - November 2, 2020
Reporting Prohibited Behavior
Members of the school district community who believe that a Title IX violation may have occurred, should discuss their concerns and/or file a complaint with the District’s Title IX coordinator:
- If you are a district employee and would like to report prohibited behavior, please fill out the form on the Lansing School District Prohibited Behavior Internal Reporting Portal. (You must be logged into your Office 365 account.)
Michael E. Jones
Title IX Coordinator
titleix@lansingschools.net
(517)755-2832
You may also report any form of sexual misconduct to:
Dr. Camela Diaz
Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
titleix@lansingschools.net
(517) 755-2020
Mr. Bruce Lankheet
Department of Public Safety Coordinator
bruce.lankheet@lansingschools.net
(517) 755-2030