Welcome back to the 2011-2012 school year!
Back to School message from the CEO
August 5, 2011
To the Parents & Guardians of Cleveland’s children:
The first day of school is August 24 for most Cleveland students, and that date is rapidly approaching. I wanted to take the time to let you know how honored I am to have been selected to serve as the Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), after serving four years as Chief Academic Officer (CAO) for the District. I accepted this important position with both a firm commitment and a continued promise to put every child in our schools on a path to graduation and to success beyond high school.
As excitement for the first day of school builds, our staff is ready to assist parents whose children attend our schools and parents who are still exploring the many school options we provide. To all of you, our student assignment desk stands ready to help you with your enrollment needs and to answer any questions you have about transportation... Read more: English | Spanish
CEO Eric Gordon welcomes John Marshall students on opening day.
Plain Dealer photo: Scott Shaw
What students and families need to know
Still enrolling! Call (216) 574-8035 to enroll in any of CMSD's high-performing schools today
To learn who can register, where to register, what to bring, and more, see our Student Registration and Enrollment Information.
Important numbers
Do you have questions or concerns? There are a variety of ways to get in touch with us:
• Back2School Hotline at (216) 574-8035 English | Spanish 
• 2011-2012 School Administrators
• CMSD Frequent Contacts
• Student Registration Center contact information
• Ombudsman at (216) 574-8462
• Special Education at (216) 592-7387
• Transportation at (216) 634-7021
Important dates
The 2011-2012 School Year has already begun! Please note the following events and dates of interest:
• Download 2011-2012 Calendar
• CMSD August 2011 - July 2012 School Year Calendar
• View our Back to School Mailer: English | Spanish
Student Transportation
Who qualifies for transportation?
Qualifications for free bus tickets: K-8 students living 1.75 miles or more from school; high school students living three or more miles from school.
Transportation is not provided to regular education preschoolers, as it is not allowed by state law. Only special needs preschoolers may be bussed on yellow buses.
• Transportation Commonly Asked Questions
Immunizations and Medical information
• A message from the School Nurse: English | Spanish
• See our Health Services information
• Authorization Form for Self-Medication for Asthma Inhalers
• Doctor/Healthcare Provider Transportation Requests
• Immunization Schedule
• Immunization Summary for Child Care, Head Start, Pre-School and School Attendance
• Medical Request for Transportation
• Parental Request Form for Prescribed Medication
• Physical Examination Report Form
• Student Emergency Card
• Student Emergency Medical Form: English | Spanish
School supplies
Contact your child's school directly to get the complete list of school supplies needed for your child's grade. You can also view our general list of general list of school supplies
Uniforms
Uniform vouchers are not available for 2011-2012. For information on our Uniform policy, please call (216) 858-0117. School Uniforms/Dress Code: English | Spanish
Donate!
There are many students who need our help. Donate school supplies, uniforms, or even money to ensure that each student starts the year off right. Learn more about how you can help by calling Family & Community Engagement at (216) 858-0117
Learn more about your child’s school
To learn more about your child's school visit Our Schools, enter your school name, zip code, or type of school and select the 'submit' button. There you can view everything about your childs school in one place. See Performance Indicators Reports, school numbers and addresses, principals' information, and much more.
Call or visit any of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s New and Innovative Schools today, and discover one-of-a-kind educational experiences you will not find in any private, charter or community school in Northeast Ohio.
Tips for parents: How you can help your child have a successful school year
Other
• Acceptable Use Policy
• Directory Information Opt Out 2011-12
• Media-IVR Consent Form: English | Spanish
• Parent Notification Rights FERPA: English | Spanish
• Parent Field Trip Permission Form
• Special Transfer Application Download Here
• Student Assessment Form: English | Spanish
• 2011-12 Student Handbook English | Spanish