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THEA BOWMAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES
For Parents
DEAR PARENTS,
Thank you for your interest in Thea Bowman Leadership Academy (TBLA)! TBLA provides a rigorous and well-rounded learning experience for our scholars, and we aim to create a welcoming environment for all parents.
We know that you are your child’s first and most important teacher. We also know that you are our most important partner in ensuring that our scholars achieve everything they are capable of achieving. At Thea Bowman, we actively work to partner with you to ensure that your child receives an exceptional education. On this page you can find useful links and further insights into our school and programs.
We hope that you will join us. We look forward to working with you to ensure that we provide the best education possible for your child.
USEFUL LINKS
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25-26 TBLA Academic Calendar
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Emergency Weather Information
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School Breakfast/Lunch
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Scholar Parent Handbook 2025-2026
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Scholar Parent Handbook 2025-2026 Acknowledgment Form
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Parents Right-to-Know SY2025 – 2026
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Parents Right-To-Know – Teacher Professional Qualifications Notice
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School Parental Involvement Policy SY2023 – 2024
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McKinney-Vento SY2023-2024 Housing Questionnaire
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TBLA Supply List 25-26
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TBLA Kinder Booklet
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PowerSchool
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Online Security Waiver
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Internet Essentials Letter (Xfinity)
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CEP USDA letter to parents 2025
EDUCATIONAL GOALS
All students will:
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become grade proficient in reading, writing, mathematical computations, computer literacy, critical thinking/problem solving.
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develop a sense of self-worth.
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develop a sense of reciprocal obligation to family, school, and their community.
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develop an appreciation for the various viewpoints, races, religions, and ethnic origins of our multicultural nation.
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develop the knowledge, skills, work attitudes and habits which will allow them to become productive members of the American global economy.
ATTENDANCE
Daily attendance is so important! We want to see all of our students’ smiling faces every day!
Gary City Truancy Court Program
Indiana law states that if a parent does not ensure that his or her child goes to school, the parent can be charged with failure to educate which is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by a maximum penalty of 180 days in jail and up to a $1,000 fine.
If you need to contact the campus regarding your scholar’s attendance, please call 219.944.3100.
NUTRITION SERVICES
Stakeholder Statement
All stakeholders are able to participate in the development, review, update, and implementation of the Local School Wellness Policy. Please contact Ms. Troupe at (219) 944-3100 or email at atroupe@theabowmanacademy.org the school office at for more details.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Outreach for Summer Meals
USDA Meal Finder Link – Summer Food Service Program | Food and Nutrition Service (usda.gov)
Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program
Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA.
The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
email:
program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Uniform Dress Code
Scholars are to wear NOTHING that will or may interfere (obstruct, disrupt, dismantle) with the educational process. It is our belief that good dress and work habits reflect positive outcomes within the learning environment. Scholars are required to be in proper dress code during school hours and on field trips unless otherwise notified. Scholars who do not comply with the dress code may face consequences set by our school discipline policy.
Grades K-5 Dress Code
Girls K-5:( Price $15.00) 2X or Larger $20.00 Cash Only Please
- Gray knit monogrammed polo shirt
- Burgundy plaid jumper, burgundy plaid skirt/skort, dark gray uniform skirt/skort or dark gray uniform pants
- Burgundy sweater /vest
- White, burgundy, gray or black tights or socks
- Solid black belt when wearing uniform pants (No large belt buckles, designs or wording)
- Pants must be loose fitting, skirts and skirts must be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee
- Any closed toe and closed heel shoe. Reference restriction list below.
Boys K-5: ( Price $15.00) 2X or Larger $20.00 Cash Only Please
- Gray knit monogrammed polo shirt
- Dark gray uniform pants
- Burgundy sweater/vest
- Solid black/white/gray socks
- Solid black belt (No large belt buckles, designs or wording)
- Any closed toe and closed heel shoe. Reference restriction list below.
K-5 Gym Uniform
- Burgundy or gray sweats or shorts (sweat pant legs MUST be worn at ankle length, no leggings, jeggings or yoga pants)
- Solid white, gray or burgundy t-shirt/TBLA t-shirt (no club shirts)
- TBLA 6th-12th grade gym uniforms must be purchased from the front office.
Marking Clothing (Elementary):
Articles of clothing, boots, tennis shoes and lunch boxes should be marked with the child’s name and grade so items may be retrieved if lost.
Grades 6-8 Dress Code
Girls 6-8:( Price $20.00) 2X or Larger $25.00 Cash Only Please
- White monogrammed knit polo shirt
- Burgundy plaid/ uniform skirt, burgundy plaid/ uniform skort, dark gray uniform skirt/skort or dark gray uniform pants.
- Solid black, white, burgundy, gray tights, or socks
- Solid Black belt when wearing uniform pants (Standard size belt buckles)
- Monogrammed burgundy sweater/vest
- Any TBLA approved jacket
Any closed toe and closed heel shoe. Reference restriction list below.
Boys 6-8: ( Price $20.00) 2X or Larger $25.00 Cash Only Please
- White monogrammed knit polo shirt
- Dark gray pants
- Solid black, gray, or white socks
- Monogrammed burgundy sweater/vest
- Any TBLA approved jacket
- Solid Black belt (No large belt buckles)
- Any closed toe and closed heel shoe. Reference restriction list below.
Grades 9-12 Dress Code
Girls 9-12: ( Price $20.00) 2X or Larger $25.00 Cash Only Please
- Burgundy monogrammed knit polo shirt
- Burgundy plaid/uniform skirt, skort, dark gray uniform skirt/skort or dark gray uniform pants
- Solid white, burgundy, gray, or black tights, socks
- Solid Black belt when wearing uniform pants (No large belt buckles)
- Monogrammed burgundy sweater/vest
- Any TBLA approved jacket
- Any closed toe and closed heel shoe. Reference restriction list below.
Boys 9-12:( Price $20.00) 2X or Larger $25.00 Cash Only Please
- Burgundy monogrammed knit polo shirt
- Dark gray uniform pants
- Solid Black belt (Standard size belt buckles).
- Solid black/white/gray socks
- Monogrammed burgundy sweater/vest
- Any TBLA approved jacket
- Solid black, white, or gray socks
- Any closed toe and closed heel shoe. Reference restriction list below.
6-12 Gym Uniforms ( Price $25.00) Cash Only Please
All scholars in grades 6-12 are required to wear the TBLA gym uniform. Gym classes occur daily (1 quarter for 6-8 and by semester for 9-12) and gym uniforms must be brought to school every day. Scholars will change into gym clothes during gym class, or at the instructions of the gym instructor. The gym uniform may be purchased at the school office during normal business hours.
Uniform Restrictions
Scholars are expected to be dressed and groomed in a manner which will not be disruptive to the educational process, to constitute a health or safety hazard, or to violate civil law. All shirts are to be worn inside the pants, skirts, or skort at all times
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE WORN IN SCHOOL
- No sunglasses
- No sandals, slides or crocs
- No t-shirts, tank tops or excessively tight-fitting tops
- No sleeveless shirts
- No jeans
- No hooded shirts or hooded jackets
- No visible body piercing including or Band-Aids to cover piercings
- No sagging pants
- No Cell Phones in use ( Senate Bill 185)
- No Headphones visible
- No Earbuds visible
- No hanging belts
- No combs, picks, brushes, or sponge brushes
- No non-uniform shorts
- No non-uniform pants (leggings, jeggings, joggers)
- No large hoop earrings-no larger than a quarter! (safety)
- No pants may be worn under skirts (for girls). Pants may be worn under skirts in winter only but must be removed once in school.
- No hats, or other head coverings, including bandanas, scarves, bonnets, wave caps, or durags are permitted in the building or in the classroom.
- No designs of any kind will be permitted in the eyebrows.
- Necklaces must be tucked inside shirts/blouses and must be a reasonable size.
- Uniform shirts may not be tied in knots or held with rubber bands
- Uniform sweaters can not be worn without a uniform shirt
*Any clothing or jewelry that is distractive to the learning process is not permitted.*
**Final determination of appropriateness of scholar dress and measures taken to enforce the policy will be made by the School Principal.**
SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Elementary School
Doors open at 7:25 am
Enter Door G
Class Hours
8:00 am to 3:15 pm
Middle School
Doors open at 7:25 am
Enter Door G
Class Hours
8:00 am to 3:30 pm
High School
Doors open at 7:25 am
Enter Door G
Class Hours
8:15 am to 3:30 pm
