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Hyde Park Central School District
CALENDAR and GUIDE
2019 - 2020
HPCSD - Mission Statement HPCSD - Vision Statement
The Hyde Park Central School District empowers our We are confident, curious
community to strive for excellence and embrace the and
courageous learners who change
opportunities of our globally connected world. the world.
Hyde Park Central School District
Telephone:
Administrative Offices (845) 229-4000
11 Boice Road
Dr. Greer Rychcik, Superintendent of Schools (above) Fax: (845) 229-4056
P. O. Box 2033
Aviva Kafka, Deputy Superintendent www.hpcsd.org
Hyde Park, NY 12538
Linda Steinberg, School Business Administrator
September 2019
Dear Hyde Park Community,
Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year. We are pleased to once again provide this informative calendar and guide. (Updates to this calen-
dar are done on-line.) Please utilize this document to assist in family scheduling and to get involved in our learning community.
The HPCSD Profile of a Graduate states that our students will be responsible individuals and critical thinkers. We believe that “responsible
individuals who respect themselves and others” contribute greatly to a positive learning environment. We also believe that “critical thinkers
who anticipate, identify and evaluate issues and use multiple resources to solve problems” will experience success in school and in all their
future endeavors. We continue to plan initiatives and programs that are designed to support student growth in both academic and
social/emotional learning.
We look forward to the return of approximately 3,500 students, along with all the personnel charged with the care and education of our stu-
dents.
A special thank you to all summer staff for enriching the lives of so many students and for making our schools safe and welcoming.
Please be sure to visit our website, join us on Facebook, and check out our calendar to learn how to enjoy, visit, and/or volunteer in our
learning community. Let’s keep that Hyde Park pride going and growing!
Sincerely,
Greer Rychcik, Ed.D.
Greer Rychcik, Ed.D.
September 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
(Grades UPre-K-12)
NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL
Fall Modified Sports
Opening Day for
BEGIN
Labor Day Staff / TTD
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
FDR Meet the Staff NPE PTA - 6:00 pm
6:30 pm
VAS PTA - 5:30 pm
PTSA Meeting
NES PTA - 7:00 pm 7:00 pm (FDR) BOE Meeting
RRS PTA - 7:00 pm 7:00 pm (DO)
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Hyde Park Education HMS Meet the Staff
Foundation 6:30 pm
10:00 am (DO)
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
HMS PTA 6th Grade Pictures 7th Grade Pictures 8th Grade Pictures
6:30 pm (HMS Library) (HMS) (HMS) (HMS)
FDR Pictures
3-5 Meet the Staff FDR Pictures
K-2 Meet the Staff BOE Meeting
6:30 pm (All Elem)
6:30 pm (All Elem) 7:00 pm (DO)
29 30
NO EVENING EVENTS
(Rosh Hashanah)
October 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
= 1 2 3 4 5
PTSA Meeting Go Home Early Drill SATs - 8:00 am (FDR)
7:00 pm (FDR) Homecoming Game Homecoming Dance
7:00 pm (FDR) 7:00 pm (FDR)
5-Week Progress
Report
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
PTA Council Meeting NO EVENING EVENTS
7:00 pm (HMS Library) (Yom Kippur) NO SCHOOL
(Yom Kippur)
BOE Meeting
7:00 pm (DO)
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
VAS PTA - 5:30 pm NPE PTA - 6:00 pm
NES PTA - 7:00 pm
NO SCHOOL RRS PTA - 7:00 pm DLT
Columbus Day Hyde Park Education 6:30 pm (DO)
Foundation
6:00 pm (HMS)
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
HMS PTA
6:30 pm (HMS Library)
BOE Meeting
7:00 pm (NPE)
27 28 29 30 31
Picture Retakes Harvest Pops
(HMS) Concert
7:00 pm (FDR)
November 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
SATs - 8:00 am (FDR)
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Winter Sports BEGIN PTSA Meeting End of 1st Quarter Picture Retakes
NO SCHOOL 7:00 pm (FDR) (FDR)
Superintendent’s
Conference Day
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
VAS PTA - 5:30 pm NPE PTA - 4:00 pm
NO SCHOOL NES PTA - 7:00 pm Fall Drama Fall Drama
Veterans Day 7:00 pm (FDR) 2:00 pm (FDR)
RRS PTA - 7:00 pm BOE Meeting
7:00 pm (VAS)
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
HMS PTA FDR Parent/Teacher Hyde Park Education HMS Parent/Teacher
6:30 pm (HMS Library) Conferences Foundation Evening Conferences
6:30 - 8:30 pm (FDR) 10:00 am (DO) 6:30 pm (HMS)
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
K-5 Early Release K-12 Early Release
and Parent/Teacher
Evening Parent/ Teacher Conferences
Conferences NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess
6:00-8:00 pm (Elem)
December 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
HMS Concert #1 HMS Concert #2 5-Week Progress
7:00 pm (HMS) 7:00 pm (HMS) Report
PTSA Meeting
7:00 pm (FDR)
DLT - 6:30 pm (DO)
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
HMS Concert #3 VAS PTA - 5:30 pm NPE PTA - 6:00 pm
7:00 pm (HMS) NES PTA - 7:00 pm
RRS PTA - 7: 00 pm BOE Meeting
7:00 pm (HMS)
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
HMS PTA NES Winter Concert VAS Winter Concert
6:30 pm (HMS Library) 7:00 pm (FDR) 7:00 pm (VAS)
Hyde Park Education
Foundation
6:00 pm (HMS)
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess
29 30 31
NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess
January 2020
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
NO SCHOOL
New Year’s Day
NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
SCHOOL REOPENS NPE PTA - 4:00 pm
PTA Council Meeting PTSA Meeting
7:00 pm (HMS Library) 7:00 pm (FDR) BOE Meeting
7:00 pm (RRS)
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
8th Grade Scheduling VAS PTA - 5:30 pm PRISMS Concert NPE Winter Concert K-12 Early Release
Orientation NES PTA - 7:00 pm 7:00 pm (FDR) 7:00 pm (FDR) (Supt. Conference Day)
6:30 pm (FDR) RRS PTA - 7: 00 pm
8th Grade Scheduling
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
RRS Winter Concert Hyde Park Education BOE Meeting End of 2nd Quarter
NO SCHOOL 7:00 pm (FDR) Foundation 7:00 pm (DO)
Martin Luther 10:00 am (DO)
King Jr. Day
Regents Exams
26 27 28 29 30 31
HMS PTA
6:30 pm (HMS Library)
February 2020
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
VAS STEM Fair RRS STEM Fair DLT - 6:30 pm (DO) NPE STEM Fair A Capella Fest
6:30 pm 6:30 pm NES STEM Fair 6:30 pm 7:00 pm (FDR)
6:30 pm
PTSA Mtg. - 7:00 pm
(FDR)
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
6th Grade Spring 7th Grade Spring 8th Grade Spring K-12 Early Release
Pictures (HMS)
Pictures (HMS) Pictures (HMS) (Supt. Conf. Day)
VAS PTA - 5:30 pm
NPE PTA - 6:00 pm NO SCHOOL
NES PTA - 7:00 pm BOE Meeting
RRS PTA - 7: 00 pm 7:00 pm (DO)
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Hyde Park Education
Foundation
NO SCHOOL 6:00 pm (HMS)
Presidents’ Day
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
HMS PTA HMS Pops Concert District STEAM
6:30 pm (HMS Library) Expo / Science Fair -
7:00 pm (HMS)
BOE Meeting 4-6 pm (FDR)
7:00 pm (DO) 5-Week Progress
Report
March 2020
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Spring Sports BEGIN PTSA Meeting
7:00 pm (FDR)
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
PTA Council Meeting VAS PTA - 5:30 pm NPE PTA - 6:00 pm NO SCHOOL
7:00 pm (HMS Library) NES PTA - 7:00 pm Teacher Training Day
Spring Modified Sports RRS PTA - 7: 00 pm
BOE Meeting FDR Spring Musical
BEGIN 7:00 pm (NES) 7:00 pm (FDR)
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
HMS PTA Hyde Park Education K-12 Early Release
FDR Spring 6:30 pm (HMS Library) Foundation Parent/Teacher RRS Play RRS Play
Musical 10:00 am (DO) Conferences 7:00 pm (RRS) 2:00 pm (RRS)
2:00 pm (FDR)
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
BOE Meeting
7:00 pm (DO) HMS Spring HMS Spring
Play 7:00 pm Play 3:00 pm
(HMS) (HMS)
ELA Computer & Paper Based Test - Grades 3-8
29 30 31
ELA Computer & Paper Based Test
Grades 3-8
April 2020
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
PTSA Meeting End of 3rd Quarter
7:00 pm (FDR)
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
NO SCHOOL - Spring Recess
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
SCHOOL REOPENS NPE PTA - 4:00 pm
NO VAS PTA - 5:30 pm DLT - 6:30 pm (DO)
SCHOOL NES PTA - 7:00 pm Hyde Park Education
Spring Recess Foundation BOE Meeting
RRS PTA - 7:00 pm
6:00 pm (HMS) 7:00 pm (FDR)
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
HMS PTA Top 20 Dinner
6:30 pm (HMS Library) 6:00 pm (FDR)
Math Computer & Paper Based Test - Gr. 3-8
26 27 28 29 30
3rd Grade Meet the Jazz Cabaret BOE Meeting
Instruments 7:00 pm (FDR) 7:00 pm (DO)
7:00 pm (FDR) BOE Meeting &
BOCES Vote
8:00 am (DO)May 2020
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
Junior Prom SATs
8:00 am (FDR)
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
District Arts Festival PTA Council Meeting HMS Spring Concert #1 FDR Spring Concert #1 National Honor Society
and FDR Senior Art 7:00 pm (HMS Library) 7:00 pm (HMS) 7 pm (FDR) Induction
Show PTSA Meeting 6:30 pm (FDR)
1:00 - 4:00 pm (FDR) 6:00 pm (FDR)
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
HMS Spring Concert #2 VAS PTA - 5:30 pm DLT - 6:30 pm (DO) 5-Week Progress
7:00 pm (HMS) NES PTA - 7:00 pm NPE PTA - 6:00 pm Report
RRS PTA - 7:00 pm NES Spring Concert BOE Meeting
7:00 pm (FDR) 7:00 pm (DO)
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
FDR Spring Concert #2 BUDGET VOTE Hyde Park Education NPE Spring Concert
7 pm (FDR) BOE ELECTION Foundation
HMS PTA - 6:30 pm (Library) 6 am - 9 pm (HMS) 7:00 pm (FDR)
10:00 am (DO)
Science Performance Tests HMS Spring Concert #3
Grades 4 & 8 7:00 pm (HMS)
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
NO SCHOOL FDR Award Night
Memorial Day 7:00 pm (FDR)
Observed BOE Meeting
7:00 pm (DO)
31June 2020
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6
PTA Council Meeting Concert in the Park RRS Student Expo Senior Prom SATs
7:00 pm (HMS Library) 7:00 pm (Vanderbilt) 6:00 pm (RRS) 8:00 am (FDR)
U.S. History & Gov.
VAS Spring Concert
Science Written Test
Grades 4 & 8 & Regents 7:00 pm (VAS)
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
RRS Spring Concert VAS PTA - 5:30 pm NPE PTA - 6:00 pm
7:00 pm (FDR) NES PTA - 7:00 pm
RRS PTA - 7: 00 pm PTSA Meeting
7:00 pm (FDR) BOE Meeting
7:00 pm (DO)
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
HMS PTA Hyde Park Education
6:30 pm (HMS Library) Foundation
6:00 pm (HMS)
Regents Exams
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
K-5 Early Release K-8 Early Release End of 4th Quarter
NES/VAS Moving Up NPE/RRS Moving Up Day K-8 Early Release
HMS Moving Up Day Gr. 9-12—No School
Day
BOE Meeting - 7:00 pm FDR
Regents Exams (DO) GRADUATION
28 29 30July 2020
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 BOE Reorg. 3 4
Meeting - 6:00 (DO)
5 6 Summer Bridge & 7 8 9 10 11
Haviland Prog. BEGIN
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 Haviland Summer 30 Gen Ed Summer 31
Prog. ENDS Bridge ENDS
August 2020
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 6th Gr. Parent/ 25 Freshman 26 27 28 29
Student Orien.- 6:30 pm Orientation - 6:30 pm
30 31Administrative Offices and Central Office Staff
Greer Rychcik, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools (845) 229-4005
(845) 229-4000
Secretary to the Superintendent /
11 Boice Road Lucille Wasilewski / Joanne Mikula (845) 229-4005
District Clerk
Hyde Park, NY 12538
Mailing Address: Aviva Kafka Deputy Superintendent (845) 229-4008
P. O. Box 2033
Hyde Park, NY 12538 Josephine Perrino Administrative Secretary (Instruction) (845) 229-4000 ext. 1201
Linda Steinberg School Business Administrator (845) 229-4009
Donna Kuklis Administrative Secretary (Bus. Office) ((845) 229-4009 option 7
Barbara Sparacino Treasurer (845) 229-4009
Terri Scott Payroll – Non-Teaching (845) 229-4009
Christine Tompkins Payroll – Teaching (845) 229-4009
Joan Powers Administrative Secretary (Registrar) (845) 229-4000 ext. 1601
Elliot Garcia Director of Human Resources (845) 229-4000
SchoolMessenger Cheryl Clark Personnel Assistant (845) 229-4000 ext. 1901
Information
The District uses SchoolMessenger for Riane Benson Secretary (845) 229-4000 ext. 1902
parental outreach, emergency broadcasts, Director of Facilities and
Elliot Sheldon (845) 229-4064
student attendance and other educational Operations
communications. Families of District Assistant Director of Facilities
TBD (845) 229-4064
and Operations`
students should verify their contact infor-
Ann Fadgen Administrative Secretary (845) 229-4000 ext. 1301
mation with their child’s school building
staff. Community members are welcome Supervisor of School Lunch
TBD (845) 229-4006
Program
to sign up for Districtwide communications
Assistant Supervisor of School
at the following site: Linda Fadden (845) 229-4000 ext. 1511
Lunch Program
http://bit.ly/hpcsd_notify. George Treadwell Supervisor of Transportation (845) 229-4070
Lisa Jacoby Secretary (845) 229-4070 ext. 1702School Directories Academic Directors and Coordinators
Netherwood Elementary • (845) 229-4055 Jennifer Criser-Eighmy Kim Knisell
648 Netherwood Rd., PO Box 724, Hyde Park 12538 (Director of Humanities) (Director of Math/Science)
James Daley Principal
Deborah Keck Secretary
(845) 229-4000 Ext. 1810 (845) 229-4000 Ext. 1811
North Park Elementary • (845) 229-4040 Joanna Murphy
1593 Rt. 9G, PO Box 722, Hyde Park 12538 Heather Chadwell-Dennis
(Special Education Coordinator)
Lynnette Williams Principal (Director of Special Education)
Deborah Shepherd Secretary (845) 229-4050 Ext. 1613
(845) 229-4050 Ext. 1611
Ralph R. Smith Elementary • (845) 229-4060 TBD
16 Smith Ct., PO Box 725, Hyde Park 12538 Thomas Cunningham (Special Education Coordinator)
Melissa Lawson Principal (Director of Physical Education, Health (845) 229-4050 Ext. 1612
Gillian Rush Secretary and Athletics)
Violet Avenue Elementary • (845) 486-4499 (845) 229-4020 Ext. 6881 Rick Wert
191 Violet Ave., Poughkeepsie 12601; PO Box 723, Hyde Park 12538 (Director of Technology)
Deanna Gonzalez Principal Melinda DiMaio (845) 229-4000 Ext. 1411
Sandra D’Addona Secretary (Director of Fine and Performing Arts)
Haviland Middle School • (845) 229-4030 (845) 229-4000 Ext. 1812 (845) 229-4000 Ext. 1030
23 Haviland Rd., PO Box 721, Hyde Park 12538
Eric Shaw Principal
Teresa Hein Secretary
Paul Fazziola Assistant Principal
Jennifer Kaufman Secretary 2019-2020 Board of Education Members
Joseph Sullivan Assistant Principal
Elizabeth Phillips Secretary
Guidance Department (845) 229-4030
Linda Del Biondo Secretary President - Jeffrey B. Danielson (845) 625-7861
Vice President - Denise R. Biery (845) 464-6091
F. D. Roosevelt High School • (845) 229-4020
156 South Cross Rd., PO Box 2032, Hyde Park 12538
Rick Pardy Principal
Members:
Deidra Fox Secretary Douglas H. Hieter (845) 235-4100
Dan Cowan Assistant Principal Perry G. Sheldon (845) 475-6142
Meredith Kaflowitz Secretary Edward A. Spence (845) 233-5026
Michael Ruella Assistant Principal Carl J. Tomik (845) 453-9065
Jena Thomas Assistant Principal
Kathleen Craft Secretary
Michael C. Zagorski (845) 797-6526
Marie Gilman Main Office Secretary Rachel Perri, Student BOE Member
Guidance Department (845) 229-4025
Estelle Boskus Secretary
District Clerk - Joanne “Jay” Mikula (845) 229-4000
Ext. 1001Opening Day Schedules F.D.R HMS
PTA Presidents Schedule Schedule
On Wednesday, September 4th, Grades
UPreK-12 will follow the regular full-day PTA Council
Bobbie Goodman
schedule at all schools. Lunch will be served
bobbiegoodmanpta@gmail.com Warning Bell 7:26 Homeroom . 8:12-8:17
at all schools. Faculty members will begin
the new school year with staff meetings on Netherwood Elementary Homeroom . 7:30-7:38 Period 1 8:17-8:58
September 3rd. Kelly Felipe
(Netherwoodespta@gmail.com Period 1 7:38-8:24 Period 2 9:02-9:43
North Park Elementary
Emergency Day Formula Holly Bezembinder
Period 2 8:28-9:14 Period 3 . 9:47-10:28
(teamnpepta@gmail.com) Period 3 . 9:18-10:04 Period 4 10:32-11:12
Five emergency days are built into the 2019-2020 Ralph R. Smith Elementary
Kerri Palermo Period 4 10:08-10:54 Period 5 11:16-11:56
school year calendar.
(Kmpjgp@gmail.com
Give Back Days - If fewer than five (5) emergency days Period 5 10:58-11:44 Period 6 12:00-12:40
Violet Avenue Elementary
are used:
Christine Percopo Period 6 11:48-12:34 Period 7 12:44-1:24
(vaspta@aol.com)
1 Give Back If 4 emergency days Haviland Middle School Period 7 12:38-1:24 Period 8 1:28-2:09
Day: 5/22 are used
Robin Peek
2 Give Back If 3 emergency days (Havmidpta@gmail.com) Period 8 1:28-2:14 Period 9 2:13-2:54
Days 5/22, 5/21 are used
F. D. Roosevelt High School
3 Give Back If 2 emergency days
Days 5/22, 5/21, 5/1 are used
Tracy Farrell Building Schedules
(FDRhsptsa@gmail.com)
4 Give Back 5/22, 5/21, 5/1 If 1 emergency day is Early Dismissal
Days 4/30 used School Class Times Buses Leave Schedule
5 Give Back 5/22, 5/21, 5/1 If 0 emergency days
Days 4/30, 4/14 are used FDR 7:30-2:14 2:22 10:38
Make Up Days - If more than five (5) emergency days are
needed: HAV 8:12-2:54 3:02 11:17
If 6 days needed 3/13 (decision made by 3/2/20)
If 7 days needed 3/13, 4/13 NES 9:40-3:40 3:55 12:40
If 8 days needed 3/13, 4/13, 4/6
If 9 days needed 3/13, 4/13, 4/6, 4/7 NPE 9:25-3:25 3:45 12:25
If 10 days needed 3/13, 4/13, 4/6, 4/7, 4/8
RRS 9:40-3:40 3:55 12:40
If additional dates are needed, a determination
will be made.
VAS 9:40-3:40 3:55 12:40Admission to Alcohol/Drug Photographs have been closed in the past. The su-
perintendent has the final responsibility
School Policy Throughout the school year, photo-
graphs may be taken of students for
for closing a school.
Children who will reach the age of five Drinking alcohol and/or the possession use in district-produced publications,
years on or before December 1, 2019 When schools close prior to the opening
of open containers of alcoholic bever- website or by the news media. In addi-
are eligible for kindergarten admission. of the school day, all activities and
ages on school district grounds are tion, the local TV stations also vide-
Children transferring from other districts events for that day and evening are also
prohibited by law and will be strictly otape students during the school year
will be placed in accordance with their cancelled. When schools are closed
enforced by the Dutchess County for telecasts on their local news pro-
prior school records and the judgment during the school day, after school and
Sheriff ’s Department and the Hyde grams.
of the principal of their new school. evening activities are cancelled for the
Park Police. This also includes the use
balance of that day. Scheduled athletic
of or possession of unlawful If you DO NOT wish your child(ren) to
All new students are required to submit events are also cancelled unless other-
drugs/paraphernalia. The law covers be photographed or videotaped,
proof of age (birth certificate or pass- wise announced.
not only hours schools are in session please indicate so IN WRITING to
port) and residency (deed, lease, land- but also evenings, weekends and va- each child’s school as soon as possi-
lord’s affidavit, or tax bill that verifies To ensure that your child will be proper-
cation periods. If you see an infraction ble.
residence in the Hyde Park Central ly cared for in the event that schools are
of this law, please call the police.
School District). Students must attend dismissed early and no one is at home,
the school within their attendance zone. All Hyde Park school property has Visitors please make arrangements with a few
neighbors at the beginning of the school
been designated as “Drug Free School Visitors are always welcome at Hyde
Also, as required by law, each child year so your child will be assured of
Zones.” The zones extend 1,000 feet Park schools. However, please use
entering school must bring proof of shelter when arriving home. Please be
from the property lines surrounding the main doors and report directly to
immunization against polio, measles, sure to carefully explain all of these ar-
each school. Under a 1966 state law, the main office when entering the
rubella, diphtheria and mumps. The rangements to your child.
anyone convicted of making available building. All visitors must sign in and
only exceptions to this law are a physi- or selling a controlled substance to a wear an identifying visitor’s badge.
cian’s statement that immunization may A two-hour delay in the start of morning
person under age 19 in this area faces This will reduce classroom interrup-
be detrimental to the child’s health or classes may be announced if weather
stiffer penalties. The law upgrades the tions, and also, comply with state law.
unless the parents testify in writing that reports indicate that early morning snow
crime from Class C to a Class B felony Classroom visits must be arranged
they are members of a recognized reli- or ice will change to rain or that addi-
and boosts the maximum prison sen-
in advance. tional time will enable road crews to
gious group whose teaching prohibits tence from 15 years to 25 years.
clear the roads. Announcements about
immunization.
Based on state and federal regulations
Emergency school closings, delays and unexpected
and school district policy, use or pos-
session of tobacco products, drugs
School early dismissals are carried on all local
radio stations, on our Website or on our
and weapons is prohibited on buses Closings weather/information line at
(845) 229-4000.
and on all District property. This prohi- Although emergency school closings
bition is in the interest of safety of all most likely occur during winter months
individuals who utilize our schools. due to snow and icy road conditions,
Violation of this prohibition will be sub- school can close in individual buildings
ject to the appropriate disciplinary pro- at any time. Boiler trouble, lack of wa-
cedures. ter and electrical power failure are
among the reasons why district schoolsNotification of Additional information regarding the
Pupil Services
Upon request, the school discloses
hearing procedures will be provided to education records without consent to
Rights for Elemen- the parent or eligible student when noti- officials of another school district in
tary and Secondary fied of the right to a hearing. which a student seeks or intends to
Student Records Schools and Certain Hearing procedures will be provided to enroll
The District keeps a cumulative, con-
fidential file on your child. The file Provisions of FERPA the parent or eligible student when noti-
fied of the right to a hearing.
4. file a complaint with the U.S.
Department of Education concerning
contains a transcript of secondary and NCLB alleged failures by the school to comply
school grades, final grades for each I. FERPA 3. consent to disclosures of per- with the requirements of FERPA. The
subject, SAT and ACT test results, sonally identifiable information con- name and address of the office that
The Family Educational Rights and Pri-
competency and other standardized tained in the student’s education rec- administers FERPA are:
vacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and
test scores, an attendance record, ords except to the extent that FERPA
students over 18 years of age (“eligible
family background information, health authorizes disclosure without consent.
students”) certain rights with respect to Family Policy Compliance Office
information, basic data (date of birth, One exception which permits disclosure
the student’s education records. These U.S. Department of Education
height, weight) and discipline rec- without consent is disclosure to school
rights are the right to: 600 Independence Avenue SW
ords. officials with legitimate educational in-
1. inspect and review the stu- terests or an authorized representative. Washington, DC 20202-4605
dent’s education records within 45 days A school official is a person employed
Student records and any material
contained therein which are personal-
of the request for access. Parents or by the school as an administrator, su- II. Armed Forces
ly identifiable are confidential and
eligible students should submit to the
school principal (or appropriate school
pervisor, instructor or support staff Recruiters Access
member (including health or medical
may not be released or made availa- official) a written request that identifies staff and law enforcement unit person- to Student Recruit-
ble to persons other than the parent
or the student without the written
the record(s) they wish to inspect. The nel), a person serving on the school ing Information
school official will make arrangements board, a person or company with whom
consent of the parent or the student. for access and notify the parent or eligi- the school has contracted to perform a The school district is required by feder-
Exceptions to this rule include school ble student of the time and place where special task (such as an attorney, audi- al law to provide the name, address,
employees and officials and certain the records may be inspected. tor, medical consultant or therapist), or and telephone number of secondary
state and federal officials who have a 2. request the amendment of the a parent or student serving on an official school students to armed forces re-
legitimate educational need for ac- student’s education records that the committee such as a disciplinary or cruiters requesting such information.
cess to records. parent or eligible student believe are grievance committee, or assisting an- However, as a parent of a secondary
inaccurate or misleading. They should other school official in performing his or student, you have the right to “opt out”
The confidential student records of- write the school principal (or appropriate her tasks. A school official has a legiti- of such disclosure. Unless we receive
ficer for the District is the Deputy official), clearly identify the part of the mate educational interest if the official a written request from you in the high
Superintendent, Aviva Kafka, HPCSD record they want changed, and specify needs to review an education record in school guidance office within 21 days
Deputy Superintendent, 11 Boice why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the order to fulfill his or her professional after mailing of this notification request-
Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538, phone school decides not to amend the record responsibility. An authorized repre- ing to “opt out” of such disclosure, we
(845) 229-4008. as requested by the parent or eligible sentative is any individual or entity des-
will be obliged to provide such infor-
student, the school will notify the parent ignated by a state or local educational
mation to armed forces recruiters upon
This official will provide information or eligible student of the decision and authority or a Federal agency headed
by the Secretary, the Comptroller Gen- request.
regarding rights and procedures. advise them of their right to a hearing
regarding the request for amendment. eral or the Attorney General to carry out
audits, evaluations or enforcement or
compliance activities relating to educa-
tional programs.Pupil Services g. religious practices, affili-
ations or beliefs of your child or your- However, the HPCSD may disclose
If you do not want the HPCSD to dis-
close directory information from your
self; and appropriately designated “directory child’s education records without your
III. Notification Re- h. income (other than that information” without written consent, prior written consent, you must notify
garding Parental Rights required by law to determine eligibility unless you have advised the District to the District in writing by
the contrary in accordance with District
to “Opt Out” of Par- for participation in a program or for
procedures. The following information
September 16, 2019.
ticipation in Certain receiving financial assistance under
shall be considered directory infor-
such program).
School Activities mation: student’s name, address, tele-
Under federal law, you have the right,
3. any non-emergency, invasive
physical examination or screening phone number, e-mail address, photo- Immunizations
as the parent, to “opt out” (remove your graph, date and place of birth, major New York State public health law states
that is:
child) from participation in the following: field of study, grade level, enrollment that no child shall be admitted to school,
a. required as a condition
1. activities involving the collec- status, dates of attendance, participa- or allowed to attend school, in excess of
of attendance;
tion, disclosure, or use of personal infor- tion in officially recognized activities fourteen (14) days unless a person in
b. administered by the
mation collected from students for the and sports, weight and height of mem- parental relations to the child furnishes
school and
purpose of marketing, selling the infor- bers of athletic teams, degrees, hon- the school with proof that the child has
c. not necessary to protect
mation, or otherwise providing that infor- ors and awards received, the most been immunized against diphtheria,
the immediate health and safety of
mation to others for that purpose. Our recent educational agency or institu- tetanus, polio, measles, chickenpox ,
your child or of other students.
school district does not engage in such tion attended. mumps, rubella, and hepatitis B.
activities at the present. However, in the Invasive physical examination in this
context means any medical examina- The primary purpose of directory infor-
event that such activities were sched- Students entering grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4,
tion that involves the exposure of pri- mation is to allow the HPCSD to in-
uled, we would notify you of the approxi- and 5
vate body parts or any act during such clude this type of information from your
mate dates when these activities might * 4 or 5 doses of DTap
examination that includes incision, child’s education records in certain
be scheduled. ** 3 or 4 doses of Polio
insertion or injection into the body but school publications. Examples include
2. the administration of any third- 2 doses of MMR
does not include a hearing, vision, or but are not limited to:
party (non-Department of Education 2 doses of VZV (chickenpox)
scoliosis screening. This law does not • a playbill showing your child’s
funded) survey concerning the following 3 doses of Hepatitis B
apply to any physical examination or role in a drama production;
eight items:
screening that is permitted or required • the annual yearbook;
a. political affiliations or be- *If the 4th DTap dose was received at 4
by New York State law, including such • honor roll or other recognition
liefs of your child or of yourself; years of age or older (otherwise a 5th
examinations or screenings permitted lists;
b. mental and psychological dose is needed)
without parental information. • graduation programs; and
problems of your child or your child’s **If the 3rd Polio dose was received at 4
• sports activity sheets, such as
family; years of age or older (otherwise a 4th
c. sex behavior or attitudes; Notice for Direc- for wrestling, showing weight and
height of team members.
d. illegal antisocial, self- tory Information
incriminating or demeaning behavior; Directory information can also be dis-
The Family Educational Rights and
e. critical appraisals of other closed to outside organizations without
Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law,
individuals with whom your child has a parent’s prior written consent. Out-
requires that the HPCSD, with certain
close family relationships; side organizations include, but are not
exceptions, obtain your written con-
f. legally recognized privi- limited to, companies that manufacture
sent prior to the disclosure of person-
leged or analogous relationships such class rings or publish yearbooks.
ally identifiable information from your
as those of lawyers, physicians and
child’s education records.
ministers;Immunizations Pupil Services Use of Pesticides
Students entering grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 New York State Education Law Section 409H, effec-
3 doses of DTap tive July 1, 2001, requires public and nonpublic ele-
*1 dose of Tdap (administered at 11 years of age) Section 504 Officer mentary and secondary schools to provide written
**3 or 4 doses of Polio Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is the notification to all persons in parental relation, faculty
2 doses of MMR nation’s first law to protect the civil rights of people and staff regarding the potential use of pesticides
3 doses of Hepatitis B with disabilities and provides that: No otherwise quali- periodically throughout the school year.
2 doses of VZV (chickenpox) fied individual shall solely by reason of his/her disabil-
1 dose of Meningococcal conjugate vaccine - For The Hyde Park School District is required to maintain
ity be excluded from the participation in, be denied the
Grades 7, 8, 9 and 10 a list of persons in parental relation, faculty and staff
benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under
*Ten-year-old students who are entering 6th grade will who wish to receive 48-hour prior written notification
any program activity receiving federal financial assis-
be required to receive the Tdap within two weeks of of certain pesticide applications. The following pesti-
tance. Section 504 includes specific prohibitions
their 11th birthday cide applications are not subject to prior notification
against discrimination based on disability in areas
**If the 3rd Polio dose was received at 4 years of age requirements:
related to employment and program accessibility as • any application where a school remains
or older (otherwise a 4th dose is needed) well as student programs, activities and services. unoccupied for 72 hours straight following the procedure
Students entering grade 12 • anti-microbial products
3 doses of DTap The Section 504 Coordinators for each building are • nonvolatile rodenticides in tamper-resistant bait
1 dose of Tdap the Building Principals. The Section 504 officer for stations in areas inaccessible to children
3 doses of Polio the District is Deputy Superintendent , Aviva Kafka, • nonvolatile insecticidal baits in tamper resistant
2 doses of MMR HPCSD, Administration Offices, P.O. Box 2033, bait stations in areas inaccessible to children
3 doses of Hepatitis B Hyde Park, NY 12538. Please call (845) 229-4008 • silica gels and other nonvolatile ready-to-use
1 dose of VZV (chickenpox) for information on rights and procedures under pastes, foams, or gels in areas inaccessible to children
Section 504. • boric acid and disodium oetaborate tetrahydrate
*1 or 2 doses of Meningococcal • the application of EPA designated biopesticides
conjugate vaccine;
2 doses or 1 dose if the dose was received at 16 Title IX Disclosure • the application of EPA designated exempt materi-
als under 40CFR152.25
years or older. In compliance with Title IX, Educational Amend- ervic• the use of aerosol products with a directed spray in
Health Examination ments of 1972, the Hyde Park Central School Dis-
trict does not discriminate on the basis of gender,
containers of 18 fluid ounces or less when licensed and
used to protect individuals from an imminent threat from
Requirement race, color, national origin, disability, or sexual ori- stinging and biting insects including venomous spiders,
Any student new to the District and every student in entation. This policy includes the following areas:
In the event of an emergency application necessary to
grades K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 must have a physical recruitment and appointment of employees; employ-
protect against an imminent threat to human health, a
within the past 12 months on file. A copy of this ment pay and benefits; counseling services for stu-
good faith effort will be made to supply written notifica-
physical signed by the medical doctor must be pro- dents; access by students to educational programs,
tion to those on the 48-hour prior notification list. If you
vided to your child’s school. If a student does not course offerings, and student activities.
would like to receive 48-hour prior notification of pesti-
have a medical doctor, the district can provide the The Title IX coordinator for students for the District cide applications that are scheduled to occur at your
services of our Board of Education appointed medical is the Deputy Superintendent, Aviva Kafka, HPCSD school, please contact Elliot Sheldon, Hyde Park
doctor, Dr. Steven Ritter, or the District Nurse Practi- Administration Offices, P.O. Box 2033, Hyde Park, Central School Pesticide Representative, P.O. Box
tioner, Patricia McCarthy-Freeman. It is preferred NY 12538; phone: (845) 229-4008. This official will 2033, Hyde Park, NY 12538; telephone: (845) 229-
you use your own medical doctor since he/she can provide information including complaint procedures 4064, fax: (845) 229-4033.
provide a more thorough exam and is more familiar to any student or employee who feels that his/her
with your child’s medical history and home environ- rights under Title IX may have been violated.
ment. If you choose to have the District MD or NP
perform the exam, please contact your child’s school.Use of Facilities Dismissal Procedures • district-wide equity in all subject areas;
The school district encourages use of school facilities, • Parents must provide advance notice in writing • increased direct instructional time in daily aca-
including gyms and ball fields by citizens, civic groups and for student pickup. In the event of a change in plans, demics; and
other non-profit community organizations. Such use can- parents are strongly urged to contact the office no later • the ability to share k-12 certified staff district-
not interfere with school programs. School functions have than an hour before dismissal, except in the case of an wide in an equitable manner.
precedence over other agencies. Groups not affiliated emergency.
directly with the District may be charged a fee. If you are new to Hyde Park, it may take some adjust-
• Parents should continue to arrive no more than ment before a level of comfort sets in, but students catch
Applications for the use of the facilities (available at all ten minutes prior to student dismissal using the desig-
schools, the administration office, and online at on quickly. Students may now tell you they have a band
nated entrance for dismissal. rehearsal every “B” day, or that they need their sneakers
hpcsd.org). Building use applications should be submitted
no less than 30 days in advance, preferably as soon as for physical education on “A” and “C” days. As you adjust
possible. Homework Policy to the change, it is important to realize the value of every
child having an equal number of learning opportunities in
A District custodian will open and close the building and Work assigned to students for completion outside the all the content areas throughout the year. The first day of
have authority to act in the best interest of the District. The classroom is a valid part of the instructional program. school is an “A” day for all students throughout the dis-
organization will be billed for custodial services outside
The amount of homework necessary depends on the trict.
normally scheduled custodial hours (e.g., weekends).
If police service is required by the District for an activity subject, type of class, the individual and many other Each building administrator can provide additional infor-
(e.g., traffic control), the organization using the facilities factors. Parents can assist by: mation and answer any further questions you may have
will be billed for that service. • providing a satisfactory place to work free regarding the six-day schedule.
from distractions;
Kitchen use must be arranged at least two weeks in ad-
vance through the food service department and an addi-
• establishing a time scheduled for homework; New York State
tional cost will apply. A kitchen staff member must be • showing an interest in the homework to be Assessment System
present. For more information on charges and require- done; and
• seeing that it is completed satisfactorily. Students in New York State are required to participate in
ments, please call the School Lunch Department at
a number of State assessments beginning in third grade.
(845) 229-4006. It is expected that teachers will:
The following is a list of assessments given at each
• not use homework as a means of punishment;
grade level. Information from these assessments assists
Instructional Program • carefully evaluate all homework assignments;
• return graded homework in a timely way ;
the District in identifying students in need of additional
academic support, evaluating program and curricular
The Hyde Park Central School District strives to provide • base the number, frequency, and degree of
needs, and determining the District’s status as compared
a quality comprehensive educational program for its difficulty of homework assignments on the ability and
to others across New York State.
students. needs of the pupil; and
Grade 3: English Language Arts (ELA) and math
• take into account classroom and other school
Attendance activities which make a legitimate claim on the pupil’s Grade 4: ELA, math and science
Grade 5: ELA and math
Regular daily attendance is essential for all students. after school time.
Grade 6: ELA and math
Children whose attendance is irregular lose the im-
portant continuity of instruction and are hindered in Six Day Schedule Grade 7: ELA and math
Grade 8: ELA, math and science
learning. All schools operate on a six-day cycle. This means that The dates for grade 3-8 assessments are on the district
It is also expected that family vacations will be scheduled all buildings have a six-day cycle (A-B-C-D-E-F) instead website. Each school will notify parents when assess-
during school recesses so that the students will not miss of a five (5) day week (Monday through Friday). The ment information is known.
regularly scheduled school days. The HPCSD compre- benefits are:
hensive attendance policy explains this fully. A summary At the high school level, Regents/Competency exams are
• continuity of programs in special area subjects,
of this policy is available in every school building. The taken in English, math, social studies, science, foreign
since no letter day is ever lost or skipped due to holi-
complete policy is also on the District’s Website. languages.
days, snow days, etc.;School Lunch Program MySchoolBucks Taxes, Assessment,
The benefit of a school breakfast and lunch on a
child’s health and education is a known fact. School
MySchoolBucks is an online payment service that School Aid
provides parents the ability to securely pay for meals, Public schools in New York State receive their finan-
lunch fulfills one-third of a child’s requirements for monitor student cafeteria purchases, and receive
calories, protein, vitamins, and minerals. These nutri- cial support from two principal sources: a tax on the
email notifications for low account balances. You will local level and state aid. State aid is broader and pro-
ents, in combination with the meals the child eats at be able to access MySchoolBucks.com free of
home, will satisfy a typical child’s daily needs. vides assistance to local districts for a variety of pro-
charge to monitor transactions and receive low bal- grams, such as standard operating aid, transportation,
The School Lunch Program is certified by the United ance notifications. Payments made to MySchool-
States Department of Agriculture for providing meals gifted and talented, BOCES aid, and software/library
Bucks.com take up to 72 hours to deposit into your aid.
that meet the dietary guidelines of the Healthy, Hun- account at the cafeteria line. All payments made
ger Free Child Act. A variety of lunches and break- through MySchoolBucks will charge a $2.49 service
fasts are offered at all District locations and St. Peter’s fee. However, there is still the option to pay by cash State aid is based on a complicated formula and
Parochial School. or check to the student’s school. changes annually based on average daily student at-
To provide the students with a satisfying school tendance as well as other factors such as the value of
breakfast and lunch, the Food Service Department is the District’s taxable property and average income.
staffed by 30 paid employees working from three to
eight hours a day. On an average day, 1,900 student 2019-2020 Meal Prices The school tax rate is established by subtracting the
estimated receipts from state aid and all other sources
lunches and 800 breakfasts are served. from the amount which the Board estimates will be
A monthly menu lists the daily lunch and breakfast Student Breakfast (ALL locations) $2.85 needed for the operation of the schools. A ratio is then
offerings, which include a choice of protein entrees, computed at which the real estate of the District would
vegetables, one-half pint of milk, whole grains and Reduced Breakfast ( ALL locations) $0.00 have to be taxed to raise the balance. Each May, qual-
fruit. The menu is sent home monthly, is available in ified voters are asked to authorize the expenditure of
Adult Breakfast (ALL locations) $2.25 + tax
all schools, and posted on the district’s Website at funds at the annual election and budget vote, set for
www.hpcsd.org. ---------------------------------------------- May 21, 2019. Detailed information about these ex-
Free and reduced price lunches and breakfasts are penditures is mailed to each District home prior to the
Elementary Lunch & St. Peter’s $2.85 vote.
available in all schools. Each family is encouraged to
complete an application. Applications will be mailed to Middle School Lunch & St. Peter’s $3.10
households in August and will be sent home with chil- Income Tax Code Number
dren on the first day of school. Applications are avail- High School Lunch $3.35
is 293.
able all year on-line. Free and reduced price meals Reduced Lunch (ALL locations) $0.00
can be applied for any time during the course of the The school code for Hyde Park School District resi-
school year. Adult Lunch (ALL locations) $4.50 + tax dents to enter on their state income tax returns is 293.
Residency is determined as of December 31st. State
distribution of financial aid to school districts is based
on school code data reported by taxpayers.
Free/Reduced Meal applications are available on-
line, in each school office or through the school
nurse. All information is considered confidential. If
you have any questions or wish to obtain additional
information, please contact the Food Service Depart-
ment at (845) 229-4006.Reporting to Parents 4. Students should plan to be at their assigned Bus Accident Policy
Report cards at Haviland and Roosevelt are issued
bus stop five to ten minutes before the scheduled Regulations
time. If students miss the bus, it is their parent’s
four times each year at 10-week intervals. In addition responsibility to arrange to get them to school. The Board of Education’s bus policy related to
to the four scheduled reports, teachers are expected 5. Parents are responsible for the safety of bus accidents states that bus drivers are responsible
to notify you if your child is failing to complete as- their children while walking or riding in vehicles other for the safety of their riders. The policy requires drivers
signed lessons or is showing that he/she is not work- than school buses between home and school or to rigorously observe all motor vehicle laws and regu-
ing up to his/her level of ability. home and authorized bus stop. lations for the proper operation of their vehicle. In es-
6. Bus routes are established over the most tablishing this policy, the Board also adopted a District
Formal progress reports are also issued at mid-term direct roads practical for bus travel. As much as set of rules and regulations that each driver is ex-
intervals; i.e., five weeks after each 10-week term possible, routes will be laid out so as to make full pected to follow in the event of a bus accident. Briefly
begins. If your child is failing a class, you must receive use of the carrying capacity of each bus. stated, if a bus is involved in an accident, all children
a progress report; however, many teachers issue will be transported to a hospital either by ambulance or
them each term for many students. Elementary report 7. Special transportation is provided for eligible in a vehicle driven by the school authorities.
cards are issued four times a year with the first parent- students with disabilities.
8. Transportation will be provided for each Because of New York State’s no-fault insurance laws,
teacher conference scheduled for November, and the any injury that your child incurs during a school bus
second conference scheduled for April. resident child attending a private or parochial school
when such transportation is required by state law accident must be claimed on your automobile insur-
ance, not the school district’s insurance.
Transportation
and in accordance with the Hyde Park School Dis-
trict calendar. Transportation arrangements will be The complete policy and set of regulations is available
the same as for children attending the public schools in any school office, the transportation department,
Bus Routes/Stops of the District. Requests for transportation to private and the superintendent’s office.
and parochial schools of the District must be filed
It is the policy of the District to provide bus transporta-
with the transportation department, by law, annually
tion between designated bus stops and schools the
prior to April 1st for the following September.
students attend. For most students, this means walk-
ing to a bus stop located some distance from home. 9. Parents will be notified by letter in August
The District does not provide door-to-door transporta- regarding bus route information. Bus routes will also
tion. be published in area newspapers prior to the open-
1. In establishing bus routes and pick-up points, ing of school.
safety is the primary concern. However, efficiency and 10. Unless specifically noted, students will ride Items Prohibited on School
the same bus route number home as they do in the
economy are also factors which must be considered.
2. Bus routes will be established so that an au- morning. Buses
thorized bus stop is available within a reasonable 11. If your child requires transportation to and Large musical instruments are permitted on buses
walking distance of the home of every pupil entitled to from a daycare location, please fill out a daycare when there is room. Clearly allowed are instruments
transportation service. request form. Forms are available in the transporta- small enough to fit comfortably on the lap or to stand
3. Authorized bus stops are located at conven- tion office or your child’s school building. between the legs of a student, as long as the instru-
ient intervals in places where pupils can be loaded 12. If you have specific questions that are not ment does not interfere with other passengers on the
and unloaded, cross roadways, and await arrival of answered by the individual bus route listings, please bus seat.
buses with the utmost safety permitted by roadway call the Transportation Office, (845) 229-4070. Additionally, for safety reasons, other large packages
conditions. and parcels, glass containers and live animals are not
allowed on school buses.Hyde Park Central School District
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