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Statement of Non-Discrimination

District Improvement Parent Notification Letter

WELCOME TO SOUTHWEST R-1 SCHOOL!

Are you looking for a small, community-based school? Have you been searching for a place where your child can learn and grow in an encouraging environment? Then you have come to the right place!

There are 105 students currently attending the Elementary School (K-6), and 95 students presently enrolled in the High School (7-12). In total, there are 200 students.

Southwest serves four local communities: Dawn, Ludlow, Mooresville and Utica and has been fully accredited by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

We believe....

• That all students should be entitled to a free public education that will allow them to reach their full potential.
• The success of students depends on the accountability and cooperation of the school district, community, parents and students.
• Our staff provides a valuable service to society and should be compensated accordingly.
• That learning is a life-long process.
• In education that develops the confidence to explore opportunities and accept challenges in order to learn and achieve goals.
• In education that is relevant to a students to accept responsibility for personal decisions and actions.
• In education that addresses a variety of learning styles and the promotes the individuality of each student.
• In a cooperative approach to curriculum development and implementation.
• In a staff that is knowledgeable of current educational practices and implements those that address the needs of the students.
• It is therefore, the mission of the Southwest Livingston County R-1 School District in partnership with the community to educate all students, providing each the opportunity to realize his/her fullest potential.

The Origins of Ludlow
The word Ludlow originated as early as 1138 when the name appeared in records for a settlement in England that was originally spelled Lodelowe and pronounced hlud hlaw. At this time, the Teme River contained rapids and so the hlud of Ludlow came from the "loud waters," while low (hlaw) meant "hill." Thus, Ludlow meant a place on a hill by a loud river. A massive castle was begun around this time and stands today as a tourist attraction. For more on the history of Ludlow, England, click here!

Our School Report Card provides enrollment information, rates of pupil attendance, high school graduation and dropout rates, staffing ratios, information about our staff and salaries, tax rates, and much more. It is available on the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education web site. If you have any questions or would like to receive this report card in the U.S. mail, please call us at 660-738-4433.

District Improvement Parent Notification Letter

Complete Southwest R-I Profile

It is the policy of the Southwest Livingston County R-I School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in employment, educational programs and activities or admissions. as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries or complaints concerning the Southwest Livingston County R-I School District’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title II, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 or the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) may be directed to: Superintendent’s Office, Southwest Livingston County R-I School District, 4944 Hwy DD, Ludlow, Missouri, 64656. (660-738-4433).

The school handbook contain general information on our rules and policies, athletic information, citizenship requirements, student rights and responsibilities, and much more. Our handbook is provided here as a universal PDF file for easy viewing and/or printing. If you have any questions or would like to receive this handbook in the U.S. mail, please call us at 660-738-4433.

School Handbook 11-12.pdf