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2020-
2021
&
Calendar
Directory
www.deerparkschools.org
Deer Park
Un i o n F r e e S c h o o l D i s t r i c t
Table of Contents
Athletic Examinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Deer Park 2020-2021
Before- and After-School Child Care (SCOPE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Board of Education Meetings/Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Calendar of Significant Dates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Central Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cellphone Use in School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 A Message From Your Superintendent of Schools
Central Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Child Abuse and Neglect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 To All Deer Park Community Members:
College Information/Testing Schedules/Class Rank. . . . . . . . . . . 38-39
DASA, Section 504 and Title IX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Delayed Opening of Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 As we embark on the 2020-21 school year, I am pleased to present the Deer Park
District Administrators and Department Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 UFSD Calendar & Directory. This comprehensive document provides a detailed
Directions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 listing of daily activities and events that will take place over the course of the next
District Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 school year. In addition, you will find important information with regards to
Early Dismissal Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 school information, policies, operating procedures, phone numbers and services
Emergency Closings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 that will help the next year be more exciting and rewarding.
Guidance Counselors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Health and Mental Health Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Health Services, Physical and Dental Examinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 The events listed are a direct result of tireless planning from the Deer Park Board
Home Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 of Education, administration, faculty, staff, as well as the myriad of parent and
Internet Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 volunteer groups.
Kindergarten. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
New York State Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 In addition to this publication, you can find up to date announcements and
Personal Property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
changes on the district website at www.deerparkschools.org. There are also several
Pesticide Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Pool Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 social media sites managed by buildings, departments, teams, groups, etc., that you
Prekindergarten. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 can subscribe to in order to receive notifications for events and activities.
Psychological Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Report Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 I firmly believe that a good home/school partnership is critical to our shared
School Organizations (includes PFCs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 success. If you do not find the information you are looking for in this publication,
School Visitation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 please don’t hesitate to call the district office or your child’s school.
Sex Offender Alert System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Snow Days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Special Education Classes/Committees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 On behalf of all of the district’s staff, I am excited to be welcoming all the
Speech/Language/Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 students back for another great year, and I look forward to seeing all of you at the
Student Records/Biographical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 wonderful events and activities planned throughout the school year.
Suspensions/Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Telephone Directory, Schools, District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Sincerely,
Title I: Right to Know. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Transportation/Rules/Bus Schedules/School Hours. . . . . . . . . . . 30-31
Use of School Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 James Cummings
Voting/Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Superintendent of Schools 2
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Deer Park 2020-2021
School District Directory & Calendar
BOARD MEETING GUIDELINES
1. The Board of Education is a statutorily
constituted body engaged in public education. The
Board acts in accordance with the authority and
responsibility vested in it by law. The Board may seek
advice and suggestions from the public but may not
abdicate its legal responsibility to make decisions.
Each member volunteers their time and receives no
renumeration for their service.
2. Board of Education meetings are scheduled to
consider and act upon specific items of business as
listed on the agenda made available to the public at
the beginning of each meeting.
3. The Board has set aside time at the monthly open The Deer Park 2020-2021 Board of Education: (back, from left) trustee Anthony Henkel, trustee Jerry D. Jean-Pierre,
meetings when residents may address the Board. This trustee Al Centamore, trustee Donna Gulli Grunseich, trustee Robert Marino, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services
time is listed on the agenda. A person wishing to speak Alicia Konecny, (front, from left) Vice President Kristine Rosales, President Donna Marie Elliott, Superintendent of Schools James
must sign in prior to the meeting commencing. The Cummings, and Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations Marguerite Jimenez (not pictured: District Clerk Lisa Brennan)
resident will be requested to record his or her name
and address, the organization, if any, that he or she Board of Education Meetings:
represents, and the agenda item or topic to be discussed. Regular open Board meetings are generally held on the fourth
BOARD MEMBERS
Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. (except school holidays).
Donna Marie Elliott, Pres. Elliott.d@deerparkschools.org
4. Questions should be directed to the Work sessions are held at 7:30 p.m. All meeting dates and Kristine Rosales, Vice Pres. Rosales.k@deerparkschools.org
president of the Board. Every effort will be made to times are subject to change at the Board’s discretion. Al Centamore Centamore.a@deerparkschools.org
provide answers based upon available factual Donna Gulli Grunseich Grunseich.d@deerparkschools.org
information. Questions requiring a review of policies
BOARD OF EDUCATION Anthony Henkel Henkel.a@deerparkschools.org
The Board of Education has seven members, each
or information not immediately availa ble to the Jerry D. Jean-Pierre JeanPierre.j@deerparkschools.org
elected for a term of three years. Each member volunteers
Board or to the school administrators present at a Robert Marino Marino.r@deerparkschools.org
their time and receives no renumeration for their service.
meeting will be referred for study and replied to at a Candidates for the Board must be qualified voters of the
future date. school district and are nominated by petition. Such petitions Lisa Brennan, District Clerk Brennan.l@deerparkschools.org
shall be directed to the clerk of the school district, and shall 631-274-4013
5. The minutes of Board of Education meetings are a be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the district or 2
matter of public record and may be accessed online at percent of the number of voters who voted in the previous Check the Board of Education calendar on the district website
www.deerparkschools.org under the BOE section. election, whichever is greater. for updates or changes.
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Deer Park 2020-2021 DISTRICT PHONE NUMBERS
School District Directory & Calendar Athletics, Physical Education, Health and
Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 631-274-4180
Deer Park High School May Moore Primary School
Business and Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 631-274-4020
(DPHS) (MM)
Grades 9-12 Grades Prekindergarten-2 Curriculum and Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 631-274-4050
Principal – Charles Cobb Principal – Philip Paniccia District Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 631-274-4013
1 Falcon Place 239 Central Ave. District Offices (Information Attendant) . . . . 631-274-4000
Main Office – 631-274-4110 Main Office – 631-274-4460 Personnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 631-274-4030
Guidance Office – 631-274-4120 Nurse’s Office – 631-274-4480 Pool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 631-274-4186
Nurse’s Office – 631-274-4130 Attendance – 631-274-4483 Pupil Personnel Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 631-274-4040
Attendance – 631-274-4133
Superintendent’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 631-274-4010
Robert Frost Middle School
(RF)
Grades 6-8
Principal – Eliana Levey, Ed.D.
450 Half Hollow Road
Main Office – 631-274-4210
Nurse’s Office – 631-274-4230
Attendance – 631-274-4233
Central Registration at
John F. Kennedy Intermediate School District Office
(JFK) Main Office – 631-274-4372
Grades 3-5 James Petti – Attendance Officer
Principal – Kelly Benson
101 Lake Ave. Buildings and Grounds Facility
Main Office – 631-274-4310 41 Homer Ave.
Nurse’s Office – 631-274-4330 Administrator of Facilities and Operations –
Attendance – 631-274-4333 Robert Woolsey
631-274-4080
John Quincy Adams Primary School
(JQA) Transportation Facility
Grades Prekindergarten-2 81 Lake Ave.
Principal – Christopher Molinelli Karen Camodeo
172 Old Country Road 631-274-4060
Main Office – 631-274-4410
Nurse’s Office – 631-274-4430 School Organizations
Attendance – 631-274-4433 See Page 43 for Officer Listings
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Deer Park 2020-2021
School District Directory & Calendar
DISTRICT PROFILE VOTING/REGISTRATION
The Deer Park Union Free School Qualified residents vote each year on the annual school budget and the election
District encompasses 5½ square miles of Board of Education members. The budget covers the operation and mainte
in the Town of Babylon and serves nance of the schools for one fiscal year, from July 1 to June 30.
approximately 37,000 residents. There are For information on how to register to vote, please check the district website or
five public schools in the district: Deer call the district clerk’s office.
Park High School (9-12), Robert Frost The vote is held in May and the polling place is in the Deer Park High School
gymnasium at 1 Falcon Place, Deer Park.
Middle School (6-8), John F. Kennedy
Residents are qualified to vote in a school district election if they are: (a)
Intermediate School (3-5), John Quincy
citizens of the United States; (b) 18 years of age and over; (c) residents of the
Adams Primary School (Pre-K-2) and
school district for 30 days prior to the date of voting; and (d) registered voters.
May Moore Primary School (Pre-K-2).
Total enrollment (Pre-K through 12) is
approximately 4,000 students.
LA VOTACIÓN/REGISTRACIÓN
Residentes calificados votan cada año por el presupuesto escolar anual y la
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION elección de los administradores de la Junta Educativa. El presupuesto cubre la
James Cummings, Superintendent of Schools operación y mantenimiento de las escuelas para un año fiscal del 1 de julio al 30
631-274-4010 de junio.
Para información con respeto a como registrar para votar, vea el sitio del web
del distrito o llame a la oficina del oficinista del distrito.
Assistant Superintendents
El lugar de votación para registración y votación es el gimnasio de la Escuela
Secundaria de Deer Park, 1 Falcon Place, Deer Park.
Marguerite Jimenez, Business and Operations
Residentes tienen las calificaciones para votar en una elección del distrito
631-274-4020 escolar si son: (1) ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos Americanos; (2) tienen 18
años o más; (3) residentes del distrito por 30 días antes de la fecha de votación;
Alicia Konecny, Pupil Personnel Services (4) votantes registrados.
631-274-4040
SEPTEMBER
AUGUST 2020 OCTOBER 2020
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Superintendent’s Superintendent’s Superintendent’s Labor Day
Conference Day Conference Day Conference Day Recess
Schools Closed for Schools Closed for Schools Closed for Schools Closed
Students Students Students
Pool Closed
Pool Closed Pool Closed Pool Closed
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Labor Day First Day of School RF First Day of Patriot Day ACT 8a.m.
Modified Fall (Other Sites)
Schools Closed DPHS/RF Qtr. 1 Sports Practices Districtwide Flag
Semester 1 Begins Planting/Spirit Day:
Pool Closed JQA/MM Pre-K Wear Red, White &
JQA/MM No Pre-K Open House Blue
BOE Work
Session 7:30p.m.
@ District Office
JQA/MM Pre-K 1/2 Days
6 7 GRAY (A) 8 GRAY (B) 9 MAROON (A) 10 MAROON (B) 11 12
DPHS Fall Sports DPAC Mtg. @ DPHS RF PFC Mtg. 7p.m. DPHS Back to Rosh Hashanah
Physicals 7p.m. School Night 7p.m. Begins at Sundown
JFK PFC Virtual
RF Fall Sports Physicals
DPHS PFC Hoodie Mtg. 7p.m
Sale Begins JQA Welcome Back Staff
DPCA Mtg. @ Breakfast
JQA/MM First Full District Office
MM Smencil Sale, Spirit
Day of Pre-K 7p.m. Day: Wear Grey, White
& Maroon
JFK Virtual Book Fair
13 GRAY (A) 14 GRAY (B) 15 VIRTUAL (A) 16 MAROON (A) 17 MAROON (B) 18 19
SEPFC Membership BOE Regular Open JFK Gr. 4 Curriculum JFK Gr. 5 Meet the SAT 8a.m.
Drive Begins Mtg. @ District Mtg. 6p.m., Gr. 3 Teacher 6p.m., (Other Sites)
Office 8p.m. Meet the Teacher Gr. 5 Curriculum
6p.m., Gr. 4 Meet the Mtg. 6:30p.m.
Teacher 6:30p.m.,
Gr. 3 Curriculum Mtg.
6:30p.m.
JQA PFC Mtg.
4:30p.m.
MM PFC Mtg. 7p.m.
JFK Virtual Book Fair
20 GRAY (A) 21 GRAY (B) 22 VIRTUAL (B) 23 MAROON (A) 24 MAROON (B) 25 26
Yom Kippur DPHS PFC Hoodie Important Dates – August
Sale Ends
Schools Closed
JQA Meet the Aug. 20-21: DPHS Senior Portraits
Teacher/Curriculum Aug. 25: BOE Work Session/Open Meeting
Night @ District Office 8p.m.
Aug. 27: RF Gr. 6 Orientation 9a.m.
MM Meet the
Teacher/Curriculum Aug. 27: JFK Gr. 3 Scavenger Hunt 12-1p.m.
Night Aug. 29: SAT 8a.m. (Other Sites)
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Check District Website for
Fall Pool Schedule
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DPHS Coffee SAT 8a.m.
with the Principal (Other Sites)
10a.m.
RF Back to School
Night 7p.m.
MAROON (A) 1 MAROON (B) 2 3
DPHS Financial Aid DPAC Mtg. @ DPHS MM Family Fun DPHS/RF Parent DPHS Senior Class DPHS Homecoming
Night @ HS Audito- 7p.m. Night Taco Bash @ Portal Closed Photo Parade 11a.m.
rium 6:45p.m. Moe’s in Commack
JQA Class Parent JFK Spirit Day: Pool Closed
Tea 4p.m. Halloween Crazy
Hair
JQA Fall Photos
MM Virtual Book Fair
4 GRAY (A) 5 GRAY (B) 6 VIRTUAL (A) 7 MAROON (A) 8 MAROON (B) 9 10
Columbus Day BOE Committees DPHS PSAT & MM Smencil Sale,
6:30p.m./Work Career Day Spirit Day: Wear
Schools Closed Session 7:30p.m. Orange & Black
@ District Office JFK PFC Virtual MM Second Step
DPHS/RF Qtr. 1 Kick-Off
Pool Closed Mtg. 7p.m
Progress Reports, MM Halloween
Parent Portal Open
Goody Bag Forms
MM KidStuff
Coupon Book
Due
Fundraiser Begins
MM Virtual Book Fair
MM Class Parent
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GRAY (A) 13 GRAY (B) 14 MAROON (A) 15 MAROON (B) 16 17
DPHS Michael Sena JQA Miss Chocolate JQA PFC Mtg. JQA Pumpkin Patch DPHS Falconettes ACT 8a.m.
Run for Hope Fundraiser Begins 7p.m. Kickline Pasta Basket (Other Sites)
Registration MM Pre-K Pumpkin JQA Pre-K Pumpkin Fundraiser
7:30a.m., Start MM Class of the Workshop Workshop
JQA Spirit Day: Wear
8:30a.m. Month Ice Cream MM PFC Mtg. Orange & Black
Social 7p.m.
Pool Closed DPCA Mtg. @ JQA Pumpkin Patch
District Office Rain Date
7p.m.
MM KidStuff Coupon
DPHS Senior Portrait Make-ups Book Fundraiser Ends
18 GRAY (A) 19 GRAY (B) 20 VIRTUAL (B) 21 MAROON (A) 22 MAROON (B) 23 24
JFK/MM White BOE Regular Open RF PFC Mtg. 7p.m JFK Gr. 3 Halloween Halloween
Post Farms Pie Sale Mtg. @ District Parade 11:30a.m.
Begins Office 8p.m. JQA Halloween
Parade 10a.m.
MM Pumpkin Patch MM Pumpkin Patch MM Halloween
Parade
Rain Date
SEPFC Districtwide
Halloween Dance @
RF 7p.m.
DPHS Underclassmen Photos RF Fall Photos
RF/JFK Red Ribbon Week
25 GRAY (A) 26 GRAY (B) 27 VIRTUAL (A) 28 MAROON (A) 29 MAROON (B) 30 31
OCTOBER 2020
NO V E MBE R November is American Indian Month DECEMBER 2020
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Daylight Saving JFK Student Election Day JFK PFC Virtual RF Early Winter SAT @ DPHS 8a.m.
Time Ends – Government Mtg. 7p.m. Sports Physicals
Set Clocks Back Assembly & Voting Schools Closed
One Hour 9:30a.m. MM PFC Food
Pool Closed Drive Begins
JQA Miss Chocolate
Fundraiser Ends BOE Committees
6:30p.m./Work
MM Holiday Session 7:30p.m.
Fundraiser Begins @ District Office
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DPHS Winter DPHS/RF Qtr. 1 DPHS/RF Qtr. 2 JFK Spirit Day:
Veterans Day
Sports Physicals Ends, Parent Portal Begins JFK Day/Wear
Closed Schools Closed School Colors
RF First Day of DPHS Varsity Fall
Modified Early DPAC Mtg. @ DPHS Sports Recognition MM Smencil Sale,
Pool Closed
Winter Sports 7p.m. Ceremony 6p.m. Spiritwear: Jersey
Practices Day
SEPFC Mtg. @ JFK
7p.m. MM Holiday
Fundraiser Ends
8 9 10 11 12 13 14DPHS First Day of BOE Regular Open JQA PFC Mtg. DPHS Parent- JFK/JQA/MM
Winter Sports Mtg. @ District 4:30p.m. Teacher Evening Trimester 1 Ends
Office 8p.m. Conferences
5-8p.m.
RF Parent-Teacher MM White Post DPHS Falconettes
Conference Online DPHS/RF Qtr. 1 Farms Pie Sale Ends DPHS Giving Tree Kickline Bingo
Scheduler Open Report Cards, @ Cafeteria 5-8p.m. Basket Fundraiser
Parent Portal Open MM PFC Mtg.
7p.m. JQA Fall Photo
Make-ups
JFK White Post
Farms Pie Sale Ends DPCA Mtg. @ MM PFC Food
District Office Drive Ends
7p.m.
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Thanksgiving Day
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RF Parent-Teacher RF Parent-Teacher Districtwide Pool Closed
Conference Online Evening 1/2 Hour Early
Scheduler Closed Conferences
5-8p.m. Dismissal Drill
JFK/JQA/MM MM White Post
JFK White Post
Parent-Teacher Farms Pie Pickup
Farms Pie Sale
Conference Online
Pickup
Scheduler Open
Thanksgiving Recess
MM Class of the Schools Closed – Pool Closed
Month Ice Cream
Social
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Pool Closed JFK/JQA/MM
Parent-Teacher
Conference Online
Scheduler Closed
MM PFC Toy Drive
Begins
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JANUARY 2021
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8 9 10 11 12 13 14 If you have not received a form, please call 631-274-4372. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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DPAC Mtg. @ DPHS DPHS JFK Parent-Teacher SAT 8a.m.
7p.m. Underclassmen Evening (Other Sites)
Photo Make-ups Conferences
5-8p.m.
JQA/MM Parent-
Teacher Evening
Conferences
5-8p.m.
JFK/JQA/MM Parent-Teacher Conferences Pre-K-2 & 1/2 Days *
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RF Fall Photo MM PFC Holiday Hanukkah Begins JFK Spirit Day: ACT 8a.m.
Make-ups Goody Bag Forms at Sundown Crazy Boots (Other Sites)
Due
JQA Pre-K MM Smencil Sale,
Gingerbread Spiritwear: Wear
Houses Holiday Sweaters
MM PFC Toy Drive
Ends
JFK Holiday Fair
6 7 8 9 10 11 12DPHS/RF Parent BOE Work Session/ DPHS/RF Qtr. 2
Portal Closed Open Meeting Progress Reports,
8p.m. @ District Parent Portal Open
Office DPCA Mtg. @
District Office
7p.m.
JQA Holiday Fair
MM Holiday Fair
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JFK/JQA/MM Christmas Day First Day of
Santa Visit & Kwanzaa
Winter
Sing-along
JFK/JQA Spirit Day:
Wear Ugly Winter Holiday Recess
Sweaters & Festive Schools Closed
Colors Check District Website
MM PFC Holiday for Pool Schedule
Goody Bag
Distribution
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New Year’s Eve
*NOTE
Pool Closed
Winter Holiday Recess – Schools Closed • J FK dismissal
Check District Website for Pool Schedule starts at 11a.m.
• J QA and MM
dismissals start
at 11:30a.m.
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JA N U A R Y FEBRUARY 2021
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New Year’s Day
Schools Closed
Pool Closed
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BOE Committees DPHS DECA LISFA Secondary LISFA Secondary
6:30p.m./Work Regional Rehearsals Rehearsals
Session 7:30p.m. Competition
@ District Office @ Selden
JFK New Year’s
Celebration
DPAC Mtg. @ DPHS
DPHS Winter Concerts 7p.m.
7p.m.
DPHS Winter Concert Dress Rehearsals
3 4 5 6 7 8 9LISFA Secondary JFK Valentine DPHS Junior Parent JFK PFC Mtg. 7p.m. JFK ENL Culture RF Late Winter
Concert Chocolate Pop Sale Night Night Sports Physicals
Begins @ Auditorium SEPFC Mtg. @ JQA
7p.m. 7p.m. JFK Spirit Day:
Pajama Day
MM Smencil Sale,
Spiritwear:
MM Picture Day Mismatch Day
RF Winter Concert Dress Rehearsals
RF Winter Concerts 7p.m.
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Martin Luther BOE Regular Open JQA PFC Mtg. JFK Winter DPHS/RF Qtr. 2, LISFA Intermedi-
King Jr. Day Mtg. @ District 7p.m. Concerts 6:30p.m. Semester 1 Ends, ate Rehearsals &
Office 8p.m. & 8p.m. Parent Portal Concert
Schools Closed MM PFC Mtg. Closed
RF First Day of 7p.m.
Pool Closed Modified Late JQA Spirit Day:
Winter Sports DPCA Mtg. @ Crazy Hair Day
Practices District Office
7p.m. LISFA Intermediate
Rehearsals
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 DPHS/RF Qtr. 3,
Semester 2 Begins
JFK Gr. 4/5 Sports
JFK/JQA/MM
ENL Parent-Teacher Conferences
RF PFC Mtg. & Stu-
DPHS/RF Qtr. 2
Report Cards,
DPHS Winter Play 7p.m.
JQA READ Kick-off
Night 6:30p.m. dent of the Month Parent Portal Open
MM Class of the 7p.m.
Month Ice Cream MM Valentine JFK Gr.3 Sports
Social Goody Bag Forms Night 6:30p.m.
Due
MM STEAM Expo
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FE B R U AR Y
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MARCH 2021
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1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 February is Black History Month 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31
31
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
JQA READ Begins DPAC Mtg. @ DPHS DPHS/RF ACT 8a.m.
7p.m. ENL Parent-Teacher Conferences (Other Sites)
MM ENL Family JFK Spirit Day:
DPHS Junior Ring
Fun Night Favorite Sports
Dance
Jersey
JFK Valentine
Chocolate Pop Sale
Deadline
MM PFC
Chocolate Roses
JFK Spring Photos Order Forms Due
1 2 3 4 5 6
DPHS National BOE Committees JQA Kindergarten MM Kindergarten CHINESE NEW YEAR
Honor Society 6:30p.m./Work Registration Appt. Registration Appt.
Only 8a.m.-3p.m. Only 8a.m.-3p.m. DPHS Senior Breakfast
Induction 7p.m. Session 7:30p.m. DPHS/RF/JFK P.S. I Love
@ District Office JQA Pajama Night DPHS Blood Drive You Day
MM Photo JQA Pre-K Heart JFK Spirit Day: Wear
Workshop Purple
Make-ups JQA READ Ends
MM Pre-K Winter MM Smencil Sale, Spirit
Workshop Day: Wear Red
JQA Book Fair MM PFC Chocolate Rose
JFK Laser Show & Pop Sale, Valentine
Goody Bag Distribution
DPHS/JQA World Language Video Conferences
7 8 9 10 11 MM Chinese
New Year Parade
12 13Valentine’s Day Presidents Day
Midwinter Recess – Schools Closed
Check District Website for Pool Schedule
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
DPHS PFC/SEPFC BOE Regular Open DPHS Early College NYSCAME All- JFK/JQA/MM
Scholarship Mtg. @ District Planning Night County Rehearsals Trimester 2 Ends
Applications Office 8p.m. 7p.m.
Mailed NYSCAME All-
JFK Spring Photo SEPFC Mtg. @ MM County Rehearsals
MM PFC Jerry T’s Make-ups & Club 7p.m. & Concert 7:30p.m.
Fundraiser Begins Photos
MM Class of the
Month Ice Cream
Social
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28FEBRUARY 2021
M A R CH APRIL 2021
S M T W T F S March is World Languages and Cultural Awareness Month S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 March is Music in Our Schools Month 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 March is Theater in Our Schools Month 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
28 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
March is Women’s History Month
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
JFK/JQA/MM DPHS/RF Parent RF Parent-Teacher DPHS/RF Qtr. 3 JFK Variety Show SCMEA All-County
Parent-Teacher Portal Closed Conference Online Progress Reports, 7p.m. Div. I, II & III
Conference Online Scheduler Open Parent Portal Open Rehearsals
Scheduler Open DPAC Mtg. DPHS Varsity JQA World
@ DPHS 7p.m. Winter Sports Language
MM READ Kick-off Recognition Exploration Day
Ceremony 6p.m.
JFK Book Fair
DPHS DECA State Career Conference (Rochester, NY)
JFK READ Week
1 2 3 4 5 6
DPHS Spring Sports BOE Work Session/ DPHS National RF Parent-Teacher JFK Spirit Day: SAT 8a.m.
Physicals Budget Mtg. 1 Math & Science Evening Nerd Day (Other Sites)
@ District Office Honor Societies Conferences
JFK/JQA/MM 7:30p.m. Induction 7p.m. 5-8p.m. MM Smencil Sale SCMEA All-County
Parent-Teacher RF Parent-Teacher Div. I, II & III
Conference Online Conference Online MM PFC Spring Rehearsals,
Scheduler Closed Scheduler Closed Goody Bag Forms All-County Div. III
MM Pajama Night Due Concert
JFK Reading Assembly SCMEA All-County
Div. I, II & III
MM Book Fair
Rehearsals
7 8 9 10 11 12 13Daylight Saving DPHS First Day of DPHS PFC Coffee JQA Pre-K MM Pre-K RF Spring Sports
Time Begins – Spring Sports with the Principal Registration Appt. Registration Appt. Physicals
Set Clocks Forward 10a.m. Only 8a.m.-3p.m. Only 8a.m.-3p.m.
One Hour MM PFC Jerry T’s St. Patrick’s Day JFK Parent-Teacher JQA Yearbook
Fundraiser Ends Evening Conf. 5-8p.m., Photos Due
SCMEA All-County JQA Spirit Day: Wear Science Fair 5:30-7:30 MM Auction
Green JQA/MM Parent-
Div. I & II Concerts MM PFC Mtg. 7p.m. Teacher Evening
DPCA Mtg. @ Conferences 5:30-8p.m.
RF Drama Club Play 7p.m.
District Office 7p.m. SEPFC Mtg. @ JFK 7p.m.
JFK/JQA/MM Parent-Teacher Conferences Pre-K-2 & 1/2 Days *
JQA Circus
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
DPHS College & Career BOE Open Mtg./ RF PFC Mtg. DPHS Parent- RF ENL Heritage & Passover Begins at
Fair 5:30-7:30p.m., Budget Mtg. 2 @ & Student of the Teacher Evening Culture Night Sundown
SAT/ACT Info Session
District Office Month 7p.m. Conferences @ Cafe
5:30p.m., NCAA
Student-Athlete 8p.m. 5-8p.m.
Workshop 6:30p.m. JQA PFC Mtg. MM World
MM Author Day 4:30p.m. MM Display My Art Language
RF First Day of Modified
Begins Exploration Day
Spring Sports Practices
MM Class of the Month MM PFC Spring
Ice Cream Social Goody Bag
NYSSMA Solo West Piano Festival @ Five Towns College Distribution
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Palm Sunday MM Family Fun
Day
@ Adventureland
Spring Holiday Recess – Schools Closed
*NOTE
Check District Website for Pool Schedule • J FK dismissal
starts at 11a.m.
• J QA and MM
dismissals start
at 11:30a.m.
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S M T W T F S
A PR I L MAY 2021
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 * Should there be 5 emergency closings, school will be 1
7 8
14 15
9
16
10
17
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18
12
19
13
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in session on 5/28 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
21 22
28 29
23
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25 26 27 * Should there be 6 emergency closings, school will be 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
in session on 4/5 & 5/28 30 31
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
MM Family Fun Good Friday DPHS Falconettes
Day Kickline Clinic
@ Adventureland
Rain Date
Spring Holiday Recess
Schools Closed
Check District Website
for Pool Schedule
1 DPHS/RF Qtr. 3
2 3
Easter Sunday Spring Holiday DPHS/RF World Lang. DPHS Breakfast for
Recess FLACS Speaking Task Champions @ DPHS Ends, Parent Portal
Tests Begin Closed
Pool Closed Schools Closed Library 8a.m.
Check District DPAC Mtg. @ DPHS DPHS Sports Night
Website MM Display My Art
7p.m. 7p.m.
for Pool Ends
Schedule JQA Spirit Day:
Dress Like Your
Teacher
Contingency
Snow Day #2*
4 5 6 7 8 9 10DPHS/RF Qtr. 4 BOE Work JFK PFC Mtg. & DPHS/RF Qtr. 3 JFK Spirit Day: ACT 8a.m.
Begins Session 7:30p.m. Nominations 7p.m Report Cards, Old People Day (Other Sites)
@ District Office Parent Portal Open
JQA Spring Photos JQA Auction DPHS Musical
MM Smencil Sale, 1p.m.
Spirit Day:
Superhero Shirt
DPHS Musical 7p.m.
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
K-12 NYSESLAT JFK Grades 3-5 NYS ELA Assessments JFK/RF Grades 3-8
Testing (Speaking) NYS ELA Assessments
RF Grades 6-8 NYS ELA Assessments Make-ups
Begins
MM Spring Photos
DPHS PFC DPHS World
SEPFC Scholarship
Scholarship Essays Language Honor
Applications Due Due
JFK Auction 7p.m.
Society Induction
JQA PFC Mtg. & Ceremony
Nominations 7p.m. @ Auditorium
MM PFC Mtg. &
7p.m.
Nominations 7p.m
DPCA Mtg. @ DPHS ICDC Conference (Anaheim, CA)
District Office 7p.m.
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
RF National Junior BOE Regular Open DPHS Open House International
Honor Society Mtg. @ DPHS 8p.m. for Incoming Poetry Festival NYSSMA Area 1
Induction 7p.m. Freshmen 7 p.m. Gr. K-12 @ DPHS Solo & Ensemble
Auditorium 7p.m. Festival
MM Class of the @ West Babylon
Month Ice Cream
Social RF 20th Annual
French Dinner @
JFK/RF Grades 3-8 Cafe 4-6p.m.
NYS ELA Assessments Make-ups
SEPFC Fun Night
DPHS ICDC Conference (Anaheim, CA)
Out Fundraiser
25 26 27 28 29 30Budget Vote
in DPHS Gymnasium
May 18, 2021
APRIL 2021
MA Y
May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month
CHECK DISTRICT
MAILINGS THIS MONTH
FOR BUDGET VOTER
REGISTRATION DATES
JUNE 2021
S M T W T
1
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2
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3
May is Jewish American Heritage Month S M T
1
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2
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3
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4
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5
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 May is National Water Safety Month 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
18 19 20 21 22
25 26 27 28 29
23
30
24 * Should there be 5 emergency closings, school will be in session on 5/28 20 21 22
27 28 29
23
30
24 25 26
* Should there be 6 emergency closings, school will be in session on 4/5 & 5/28
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
NYSSMA Area 1
Solo & Ensemble
Festival
@ West Babylon
1
DPHS Blood Drive JFK/RF Grades 3-8 SAT @ DPHS 8a.m.
JFK Grades 3-5 NYS Math Assessments
NYS Math
DPAC Mtg. @ DPHS Assessments
RF Grades 6-8 NYS Math Assessments
7p.m. Make-ups
JQA Plant Sale MM Smencil Sale,
JQA ENL Family Fun Spirit Day: Crazy
Night Hair Day
JFK Plant Sale
MM Plant Sale
DPHS AP Exams
2 3 4 5 6 7 8Mother’s Day Eid al-Fitr DPHS/RF Qtr. 4
JFK/RF Grades 3-8 NYS Math
Assessments Make-ups
Progress Reports,
Superintendent’s Parent Portal Open
BOE Work Session Conference Day
7:30p.m. @ District JFK Spirit Day:
Office Schools Closed for Disney
DPHS/RF Parent Students
Portal Closed JQA Spirit Day:
Pool Closed Mismatch
JFK Spring Concerts 7p.m.
DPHS AP Exams
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
K-12 NYSESLAT
JFK PFC Mtg. & JFK Psychic Dinner JQA Spring Dance
Districtwide School
Elections 7p.m. 7p.m.
Testing Begins Budget Vote & BOE
(Reading, Writing, Trustee Elections @ MM Gr. 2 Visit to
DPHS Gym 7a.m.–9p.m. JQA Gr. 2 Visit to JFK JFK
Listening)
El Voto Para el JQA PFC Mtg. &
Presupuesto del Distrito Elections 4:30p.m.
Escolar y Elección de los MM McTeacher
Administradores de la MM PFC Mtg. & Night
Junta Educativa Elections 7p.m.
@ DPHS 7a.m.-9 p.m.
JFK Gr. 5 Maturity Day DPCA Mtg. @
Districtwide STEAM District Office 7p.m.
Expo @ DPHS 6-8:30p.m. SEPFC Mtg. @ JFK
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Pool Closed 7p.m.
23 24
JQA Field Day
RF/JFK
Grades 4 & 8
NYS Science
Performance
MM Field Day MM Field Day Rain
Date
Memorial Day Recess
Schools Closed
Pool Closed
MM Class of the Assessment Begins
Check District
Month Ice Website
Cream Social BOE Regular Open
for Pool Schedule
Mtg. @ DPHS 8p.m.
K-12 NYSESLAT
RF Spring Concert Dress Rehearsals All Testing Ends
Memorial Day
Schools Closed RF Spring Concerts 7p.m.
Pool Closed JQA Field Day Contingency
Pool Closed
Rain Date Snow Day #2*
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S M T W T F S
1
J U N E JULY 2021
S M T W T
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2
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3
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month 4 5 6 7 8
11 12 13 14 15
9
16
10
17
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
30 31
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
DPHS U.S. History DPHS Boys Fall JQA/MM Pre-K RF/JFK SAT 8a.m.
& Government Sports Physicals Orientation Grades 4 & 8 (Other Sites)
Regents Exam 9:45a.m. NYS Science
Performance
JQA/MM Assessment Ends
JFK Musical 7p.m. Kindergarten
Orientation DPHS/RF World
Districtwide 9:45a.m. Language FLACS
Speaking Task Tests End
Retirement Tea
@ District Office
DPHS Spring Concert Dress Rehearsals
2:30p.m. DPHS Girls Fall
DPHS Spring Concerts 7p.m. Sports Physicals
JFK Spirit Day:
1 2 DPHS Senior
3 Wear Tie Dye
4 ACT @ DPHS 8a.m.
5
RF/JFK RF/JFK Grades 4 & 8 NYS Science RF Girls Fall Sports
Grades 4 & 8 Written Assessment Make-ups Awards 7p.m. Physicals
NYS Science
Written Assessment DPHS Varsity JFK Field Day, Gr. 4 JFK Field Day, Gr. 3
RF PFC Mtg. &
Spring Sports Student of the Events 9:15a.m. Events 9:15a.m.
RF Boys Fall Sports Recognition Month 6p.m.
Physicals Ceremony 6p.m. RF Incoming Gr. 5 JQA Pre-K Family MM Smencil Sale,
Parent Orientation Picnic Spirit Day: Luau
DPHS Music RF In-Class Final 7p.m.
Day
JFK Field Day
Showcase Exams Begin MM BOGO Book
Opening Ceremony &
Gr. 5 Events 9:15a.m. Fair
DPAC Mtg.
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
MM Summer
@ DPHS 7p.m. Goody Bag
Forms DueFlag Day BOE Work Session/ JFK Gr. 5 End of Year MM Gr. 2 Moving JFK Gr. 5
Regular Open Mtg. @ Event Up Ceremony Rain Celebration &
Districtwide Spirit DPHS 8p.m. Date Yearbook Signing
Day: Wear Red, DPHS/RF Last Day of MM Gr. 2 Moving
Classes Up Ceremony 10a.m.
White & Blue JFK Drive-In Movie
DPHS/RF Qtr. 4, DPCA Mtg. @
Semester 2 Ends, District Office 7p.m. Night
JFK Field Day Rain Parent Portal Closed
Date DPHS Senior Picnic MM Gr. 2 Grill &
RF Gr. 8 Picnic Chill Moving Up
JQA Gr. 2 Moving JFK Field Day Rain BBQ
Up Ceremony Date DPHS/RF Regents & Final Exams
JQA Gr. 2 Moving
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Up Ceremony
Rain Date
Father’s Day DPHS Senior Walk JFK Moving RF Gr. 8 Moving Up DPHS Senior Prom Last Day of School
@ JQA/MM Up Ceremony Rehearsal & 6p.m.
Regents Rating Day
9:45a.m. Breakfast
MM Gr. 2 Grill & MM Summer 8-10:30a.m. JQA Gr. 2 DPHS Graduation
Chill Moving Up Goody Bag Distri- RF Gr. 8 Moving Up Celebration & Tree 6p.m. (Rain or Shine)
BBQ Rain Date bution Ceremony 6p.m. Planting DPHS/RF Qtr. 4
RF Gr. 8 Dance Report Cards, Parent
7:30-10p.m. Portal Open
JFK/JQA/MM 1/2 Days *
DPHS/RF Regents & Final Exams
20 21 22 23 24 Pool Closed
25 26
*NOTE
• JFK dismissal
starts at 11a.m.
• JQA and MM
dismissals start
at 11:30a.m.
27 28 29 30Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
JULY 2021 1 2 3
Have a Safe Summer!
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Independence BOE Tentative
Day Reorganization
Mtg. @ District
Pool Closed Office
Time TBD
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18 19 20 21 22 23 24
JUNE 2021
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30
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BOE Regular
AUGUST 2021 Open Mtg. @
S M T W T F S District Office
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8p.m.
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
AUGUST 2021 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
MM JQA RF Gr. 6
Kindergarten Kindergarten Orientation 9a.m.
Playdate Picnic JFK Gr. 3 Scavenger
MM Hunt & Visit
JULY 2021 Kindergarten 12-1p.m.
S M T W T F S JQA Kindergarten
1 2 3 Playdate Rain
Date Picnic Rain Date
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31
SEPTEMBER 2021
S M T W T F S
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Deer Park School District Deer Park 2020-2021
Curriculum and Instruction School District Directory & Calendar
ABOUT NEW YORK STATE STANDARDS The Deer Park School District is committed to continuing to develop
The New York State Next Generation English Language Arts and New York State curricula with the “whole child” at the core of the
Mathematics Learning Standards were developed through numerous educational experience, recognizing that a well-rounded education, positive
phases of public comment as well as virtual and face-to-face meetings learning environment, strong home-school connection and high expectations
with committees consisting of New York State educators, teachers all contribute to student success.
of English language learners/multilingual learners and students with
disabilities, parents, curriculum specialists, school administrators, HOW PARENTS CAN SUPPORT LEARNING
college professors, and experts in cognitive research. The standards As a parent, you can help by: talking with your child, asking open-ended
reflect the collaborative efforts and expertise among all constituents questions about what he or she learned in school each day, reading his or her
involved. homework, attending school events to learn about what teachers expect and
emphasizing the importance of school.
THE NEW YORK STATE STANDARDS:
• Provide educators, parents and students with a common SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL LEARNING
understanding of what students are expected to learn and be able to In keeping with the Deer Park School District’s mission statement which
do within their K-12 education. states that we wish to help make our students productive members of society,
• Prepare students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed we will be incorporating additional social/emotional learning into our K-12
in college and careers in an increasingly integrated and competitive curriculum. We believe that it is important to focus on educating the whole
global economy. child, specifically, focusing on helping to develop character traits that ensure
• Reflect the need for a highly skilled workforce that has mastered that our students will be successful both in and out of school.
academic content and is able to think critically, solve complex Students will be engaged in lessons, activities, and presentations that focus
problems and communicate effectively. on developing and fostering the following character traits:
• Allow districts to develop or select their own curricula, programs and 1. Respect
lessons. 2. Responsibility
3. Citizenship
NEW YORK STATE NEXT GENERATION 4. Kindness/Caring
LEARNING STANDARDS HIGHLIGHTS 5. Acceptance/Equity
ELA MATH 6. Integrity/Sportsmanship
7. Perseverance
• D evelop practices to foster • I mprove the focus of major content 8. Courage
lifelong readers and writers. and skill to ensure grade level 9. Self-Control/Self-Discipline
appropriateness. 10. Honesty/Trustworthiness
• Encourage a healthy balance
of informational reading and • Develop knowledge and
understanding to function in PARENT RESOURCES:
literary text to ensure students
a world dependent upon the • The New York State Education Department has posted materials at
read both full-length text and application of mathematics. www.engageny.org.
shorter pieces. • Provide a balance of conceptual • The National Parent Teacher Association offers grade-by-grade guides
• Promote reading and writing for understanding, procedural fluency for the Standards, available in English and Spanish for grades K-8 and
enjoyment and self-expression. and application. 9-12 at www.pta.org.29
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VISITORS TO THE SCHOOLS
The Board recognizes that the success of the school program depends, in part, on support by the
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larger community. The Board wishes to foster a positive climate where members of the community
have the opportunity to observe the hard work and accomplishments of the students, teachers and
other staff. Since schools are a place of work and learning, certain limits must be set for such visits.
The principal or his or her designee is responsible for all persons in the building and on the grounds.
For these reasons, the following rules apply to visitors to the schools:
1. Anyone who is not a regular staff member or student of the school will be considered a visitor.
2. All visitors should call in advance, whenever possible, and make an appointment with the
school employee they wish to visit.
3. All visitors to the school must enter through the designated single point of entry and show
identification before entering. Upon verification of purpose of visit, admission will be granted.
A visitor’s identification badge will be issued, which must be worn at all times while in the
school or on school grounds. The visitor must return the identification badge to the security
desk before leaving the building.
4. Visitors attending school functions after regular school hours that are open to the public, such
as parent-teacher organization meetings or public gatherings, are not required to register, but
must have proper ID readily available.
5. Visitors should not expect to take class time to discuss individual matters.
6. Any unauthorized person on school property will be reported to the principal. Unauthorized
persons will be asked to leave. The police may be called if the situation warrants.
7. All visitors are expected to abide by the rules for public conduct on school property contained
in the code of conduct, found on the district’s website.
8. School facilities and grounds are primarily for the use of students. They are not available for
public use during the hours that school programs are in progress.
PARKING/FIRE LANE PUBLIC NOTICE USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
School buildings and grounds may be used by nonprofit, nonsectar
Access onto school premises for fire and emergency service equipment must be provided at all ian organizations for meetings and sports activities during times they
times by clear, unobstructed access roads and/or designated fire lanes in accordance with the New are not in use by the schools.
York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code 1161.2. Pathways from exit doors and Application forms for building use may be obtained at the schools
rescue windows must remain clear and unobstructed for easy evacuation. Parking areas have been and from the business office at the district administration building.
designated for your convenience. Please abide by all parking rules and regulations (handicapped A fee is charged to cover the cost of custodial services. For more
stalls, fire zones, etc.). Please be advised that the Town of Babylon will issue tickets for illegally information about regulations governing the use of school facilities,
parked vehicles. contact the business office at 631-274-4020.30
BUS SCHEDULES/SCHOOL HOURS
Deer Park 2020-2021
School District Directory & Calendar
Deer Park High School
Pick Up School Begins School Ends Bus Departs
6:50 a.m. 7:22 a.m. 2:10 p.m. 2:15 p.m.
Late Bus: 2:55 p.m.
Robert Frost Middle School
Pick Up School Begins School Ends Bus Departs
7:30 a.m. 8 a.m. 2:35 p.m. 2:40 p.m.
Late Bus: 3:25 p.m.
John F. Kennedy Intermediate School
Pick Up School Begins School Ends Bus Departs
8:25 a.m. 8:55 a.m. 3:05 p.m. 3:10 p.m.
John Quincy Adams Primary School & May Moore Primary School
Pick Up School Begins School Ends Bus Departs
9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 3:40 p.m. 3:45 p.m.
Prekindergarten
AM Session
Pick Up School Begins School Ends Bus Departs
8:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 11:50 a.m.
PM Session EARLY DISMISSAL SCHEDULE
Pick Up School Begins School Ends Bus Departs In the event schools need to be dismissed
early, the following bus pickup times will be
12:20 p.m. 1 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:40 p.m.
utilized:
No p.m. Pre-K, No p.m. Tech
Ss. Cyril and Methodius School HS 12:10 p.m.
RF 12:35 p.m.
Pick Up School Begins School Ends Bus Departs
JFK 1:05 p.m.
7:50 a.m. 8:25 a.m. 2:45 p.m. 2:50 p.m. JQA/MM 1:40 p.m.31
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EMERGENCY CLOSINGS CONTINGENCY EMERGENCY CLOSING DAYS
Contingency Make-up Day #1 is May 28, 2021. Contingency Make-up Day #2 is April 5, 2021. School will
Periodically, weather conditions are so severe be in session on these days if more than four snow days are used. In the event all snow days are not used, the district
that in the interest of safety the district decides not has the right to close for an extra day around the Memorial Day weekend.
to open schools. When that happens, a telephone
message will be sent to all student households. TELEPHONE ALERT SYSTEM
Additionally, announcements will be carried on the The district utilizes a telephone alert system called “School Messenger.” The system enables the district to
following radio and television stations: automatically send prerecorded phone messages to all district parents in a matter of minutes. It is commonly used to
get important messages to parents in a timely manner, such as a school closure or emergency.
The district is collecting your phone number for communications purposes. By providing the number, you agree
WALK......................97.5 FM that the school may contact you by phone or text, regarding school emergencies, school events and any other school-
WBAB......................102.3 FM related communications as well as other information deemed relevant by the school district.
WKJY......................98.3 FM
WCBS......................880 AM
Cablevision..............News 12 Long Island
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is provided in our district for students in grades K-12, based on where they live in relation to the
Verizon FiOS...........FiOS1 News Long Island location of the school they are attending. The following students are eligible for transportation to and from school:
Network TV.............WABC Channel 7 students enrolled in grades K-2 residing a distance of 1/4 mile or greater from their school; students in grades 3-5 residing
WCBS Channel 2 a distance of 1/2 mile or greater from their school; students in grades 6-8 residing a distance of 1 mile or greater from their
WNBC Channel 4 school; and students enrolled in grades 9-12 who reside a distance of 1.5 miles or greater from Deer Park High School.
WNYW Channel 5 Transportation eligibility according to distance limits is determined by careful measurement to provide absolute
accuracy. We adhere scrupulously to the State Education Law and mileage limits adopted by the Board of Education
and cannot make exceptions. All requests for nonpublic school transportation for the 2020-2021 school year must be
filed no later than April 1, 2020.
DELAYED OPENING OF SCHOOLS Bus passes are issued to all students eligible for transportation and will be checked regularly. Students will not be
admitted on a bus without a pass. The bus drivers are not responsible for the supervision of children before the child
On other occasions, it may be possible to enters or after the child exits the bus. Therefore, for younger children in particular, it is imperative that an adult be
present to receive them. For questions concerning bus transportation, please call 631-274-4060.
salvage much of the school day by starting
classes at a later hour. News of such delayed BUS TRANSPORTATION STUDENT RULES
openings will also be carried on the stations
1. The driver is in charge of the bus. Follow the driver’s instructions.
listed above. The two-hour delayed opening
2. Be on time at your bus stop. The bus will not wait for you.
schedule bus pickup times will be as follows: 3. Stand back from the street and wait for the bus to stop. Form a line before approaching the bus at your stop.
4. Speak in a normal tone and do not use offensive language.
High School........................... 8:50 a.m. 5. Do not push, shove or fight on the bus or while you are waiting at your stop.
Robert Frost.......................... 9:30 a.m. 6. Board the bus in an orderly fashion and go directly to your seat.
John F. Kennedy................... 10:25 a.m. 7. Do not litter, write on or damage the bus in any way.
May Moore............................ 11 a.m. 8. Remain seated while the bus is moving.
John Quincy Adams.............. 11 a.m. 9. Keep all parts of your body and all objects inside the bus.
Ss. Cyril and Methodius........ 9:50 a.m. 10. If you cross the street when you get off the bus, wait for the driver to signal that it is safe to cross. Always cross in
Prekindergarten: front of the bus, never behind it.
AM Pre-K.............................. Canceled 11. No eating, drinking or smoking is permitted on the bus.
PM Pre-K.............................. Regular Time 12. No unauthorized passengers are permitted to ride. Your bus pass is your ticket.
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SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATIONS OFFICIAL ASBESTOS NOTIFICATION
Parents for Megan’s Law will email district As required by law every three years, the
residents who have registered, informing Triennial Asbestos Inspection of the Deer Park
them of any new sex offender’s presence and School District is scheduled for September 2020.
Each inspection is performed in accordance
directing them to the PFML website where
with 40 CRF 763.85 and based on the EPA’s
they can access a full copy of the notification.
(Environmental Protection Agency) publication,
If you have not already registered to receive “A Guide to Performing Reinspections Under the
current or future sex offender notifications, Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act”. These
please contact the Parents for Megan’s Law • I f an emergency exists that necessitates reports are available upon request from the plant
Helpline at 631-689-2672 or go to their an emergency application, a good faith facilities office. For more information, call Robert
website at www.parentsformeganslaw.org effort will be made to provide advance Woolsey, plant facilities administrator, at
and click on the “Sex Offender Email Alert notification. 631-274-4080.
Registration Program” link on the homepage. •C ertain pesticide applications are exempt
from the notification process. INTERNET POLICY
•T o place your name on the above- The Deer Park Union Free School District
PESTICIDE NOTIFICATION mentioned list, please mail your name,
The Deer Park Union Free School District believes that the use of the internet is an integral
address, and phone number to: part of the educational process. Therefore, it
has developed an integrated pest management Robert Woolsey should be viewed as a teaching and learning
program for managing, preventing and Deer Park Schools resource, as are approved textbooks and other
suppressing pests with minimal impact on Office of Buildings and Grounds curriculum-based tools.
human health, the environment and nontarget 41 Homer Ave. The Deer Park Union Free School District
organisms. Pesticides are only used as a last Deer Park, NY 11729 utilizes internet-filtering software to assist in the
resort. If pesticides are needed, the least-toxic prevention of inappropriate sites and materials
If you have questions or comments regarding reaching the student. We believe that the best
pest-specific alternative is selected.
these requirements, please contact: vigilance is provided by the professional and lay
This notice is intended to advise you as
Stephen Hampson, safety officer, staff in our employ.
required by Section 409-h of the Education at 631-274-4084.
Law that: Should a parent/guardian wish for their child
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. not to have access to this valuable resource, they
• Pesticide products may be used periodically
may do so by not signing the Acceptable Use
throughout the school year. FRAUD ALERT Policy form which is available in all our schools
• This district is required to maintain a list If you are aware of any violations of the Workers’ or on the district’s website under the IT section.
of parents, guardians and staff who wish to Compensation law in the district, please notify the If they wish to rescind a previous Acceptable
receive 48-hour written notice of an actual Business Office at 631-274-4020. Use Policy form, they may submit a letter to the
pesticide application. All calls will remain anonymous. building principal.33
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STUDENT BIOGRAPHICAL CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT sexual harassment or discrimination are covered by
INFORMATION New York State Law Chapter 1039 added a new Policies 0110 and 0115. Complaint forms can be
The district is committed to safeguarding Title VI, Section 411, Child Protective Services Act to found on the district website under the District tab.
personal and confidential information about its the Social Services Law. Its purpose is to encourage All complainants and those who participate in the
students. Some student information is considered a more complete reporting of suspected child abuse/ investigation of a complaint in conformity with state
“directory information” and may be released by maltreatment and to establish in each county a law and district policies, who have acted reasonably
the district without prior consent of the parents, Child Protective Service capable of investigating and in good faith, have the right to be free from
including names, names of parents, grade, such reports swiftly and completely and of providing retaliation of any kind.
major field of study, participation in recognized protection for the child from further such situations.
school activities, extracurricular activities, sports The law mandates that school personnel report PERSONAL PROPERTY
programs, academic honors, achievements, suspected cases to the New York State Central Students should not wear jewelry or other
awards, scholarships and similar information, Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. expensive personal items to school, nor should these
including photographs. Schools will make items be stored in lockers. Storage of these items in
every effort to inform parents when requests
for information are made. Parents who do not DASA, SECTION 504 AND TITLE IX lockers is the personal responsibility of the student.
desire release/publication of this information The Board of Education, its officers and The school district is not responsible for loss or theft.
must make a specific request, in writing, to the employees shall not discriminate in its programs
superintendent by Sept. 15, 2020. Failure to and activities on the basis of race, color, weight, SUSPENSIONS/PENALTIES
make such a request will be deemed implied national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious Parents and students should be aware of policies
consent. This includes release of high school practice, disability, sex, sexual orientation or gender regarding cutting and/or suspensions. The student
students’ information to military recruiters. (including gender identity/expression). The district handbook contains complete details of all rules and
will provide notice of this policy in accordance with regulations. Review this document carefully with
ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDS federal and state law and regulation. your child and check the district website for further
Parents and eligible students (at least 18 years The district provisions prohibit discrimination
of age or attending a postsecondary educational information found in the Code of Conduct.
and harassment against any student by employees,
institution) are entitled to inspect and review any employees by student, employees by employees, or
and all educational records related to themselves anyone on school property or at a school function, CELLPHONE USE IN SCHOOL
or their children, including the right to challenge that creates a hostile environment by conduct, with Students are prohibited from using cellphones/
the content of the information, and to correct any or without physical contact and/or by verbal threats, headphones during instructional time unless
misleading or inaccurate information. intimidation or abuse, of such a severe nature authorized by their classroom teacher. Please
that has or would have the effect of unreasonably discourage use during this time. Parents can contact
TITLE I: RIGHT TO KNOW and substantially interfering with a student’s or their child by calling the main office.
Under the provisions of the Every Student employee’s performance, opportunities or benefits,
Succeeds Act, parents of children receiving Title I or mental, emotional and/or physical well-being. REPORT CARDS
funds (May Moore, John Quincy Adams and John Report cards on pupils in all grades are issued three
Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel
F. Kennedy) have a right to request information
Services Alicia Konecny has been designated times a year at the elementary level or four times a year
regarding the professional qualifications of their
student’s classroom teachers. Please address a letter to handle inquiries regarding the district’s at the secondary level, except for kindergarten pupils,
of request to the child’s principal. See the district nondiscrimination policies. Her contact information who receive one evaluation in the fall and one in the
website for more information. is available on the district website. Complaints of spring, and can be accessed via the parent portal.You can also read
