Timber Lake School District 20-3

Native American Education

                                                                                                                                                                                             Let us put our minds together and see

                                                                                                                                                                                            what life we can make for our children.

                                                                                                                                                                                 -Sitting Bull

Introduction

The Native American Education Program, funded by Title VI and Johnson O’Malley (JOM), intends to meet the specific academic and cultural needs of American Indian students in the Timber Lake School District.

The Native American Education Program is coordinated through the Native American Education Committee composed of parents and guardians of Native American students, a district representative and Native American high school students. They advise with the Native American Coordinator and Timber Lake School District in the direction and implementation of the Native American Education Program. Meetings are held quarterly at a designated location and time. The public is encouraged to attend.

The Native American Education Program supplements already existing programs of the Timber Lake Public School District.

Eligibility Guidelines

Indian Education Program services may be provided to any American Indian student who is enrolled in the Timber Lake School District, grades K-12, and meets the following criteria:

To Qualify for JOM (Johnson-O’Malley Program)

The student must be an enrolled member of a tribe, band, or other organized group, including Alaskan Natives.  A copy of their blood degree from the tribe where the student is enrolled needs to be filed in the Indian Education Office.

To Qualify for Title VI

The student must be enrolled or have a parent or grandparent enrolled in a recognized tribe.  They must also have a signed Title VI Certification form on file in the Indian Education Office

                                                    
TITLE VI FORM 506 form

Funding for both JOM and Title VI are dependent upon the number of students enrolled in these programs.  To qualify for JOM funding, students must be be enrolled in a tribe to qualify for the Title VI Program.  If your student is not enrolled in a tribe, Indian Education will offer whatever assistance they can provide in getting them enrolled.  Enrollment is also important when the student is ready for college and looking for scholarships and other funding that may require tribal enrollment.

Services

Newsletters: inform parents/guardians of Indian Education Program activities.

Cultural Presentations: arranged to promote and increase knowledge of the American Indian culture. Requests can be made by teachers, parents/guardians and administrators.

Social/Cultural Development: all students are encouraged to join the Native American Club during their high school years. Native American Club organizes cultural related activities throughout the year.

School Supply Program: available to all K-12 JOM students enrolled at the Timber Lake School District. This program pays for school required items/services only.

Panther Academy and ICU: tutoring help provided for students K-12

Forms

Indian Education Program Enrollment:

Title VI 506 form

QUESTIONS or INQUIRIES:

Please call our office number 605-865-3294 extension 158, our office hours are 8am-4pm Mon-Friday, you can also email at amy.sandquist@k12.sd.us.

Philámayaye, Thank you.