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Manhasset Public Schools
Calendar & Handbook 2019-2020
MANHASSET PUBLICPlease
SCHOOLS TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
note: All numbers are 516 area code.
District Office Calendar Prepared by Maureen Margulies, Munsey Park Elementary School
Main Number—267-7700 Superintendent’s Office, 267-7705 Main Number—267-7400
Superintendent...................................................267-7705 Main Office, Principal, Assistant Principal.....267-7405
Science.................................................................267-7565
Business...............................................................267-7724 Attendance..........................................................267-7411
Social Studies......................................................267-7575 Custodial Services..............................................267-7415
Central Registrar................................................267-7777 Social Worker, Grades 7-9.................................267-7509 Guidance..............................................................267-7448
Curriculum and Instruction ............................267-7742 Social Worker, Grades 10-12 ............................267-7618 Health Office.......................................................267-7410
District Clerk......................................................267-7724 Student Activities, Grades 7-12........................267-7605 Library Media Center........................................267-7430
Facilities, Buildings, Grounds...........................267-7720 World Languages................................................267-7687 Psychologist, K-Grade 1, Grades 2-6 ....267-7426/7425
Food Services......................................................267-7780 Social Worker......................................................267-7517
Human Resources .............................................267-7730 Directors and District Coordinators
Special Education & Pupil Personnel Services......267-7671 Fine and Performing Arts Director..................267-7641 Shelter Rock Elementary School
Transportation....................................................267-7777 Physical Education and Interscholastic Athletics Main Number—267-7450
Director...........................................................267-7550 Main Office, Principal, Assistant Principal.....267-7455
Manhasset Secondary School English Language Arts Coordinator................267-7582 Attendance .........................................................267-7463
Main Number—267-7600 Instructional Technology and Libraries Custodial Services..............................................267-7490
Main Office/Principal .......................................267-7605 Director...........................................................267-7530 Guidance..............................................................267-7448
Assistant Principal, Grades 7-12......................267-7505 Math Coordinator..............................................267-7570 Health Office.......................................................267-7460
Attendance, Grades 7-12 (call-in absence).....267-7502 Library Media Center........................................267-7470
Science, Technology and Health Education
Custodial Services..............................................267-7760 Coordinator....................................................267-7560 Psychologist, K-Grade 2, Grades 3-6.....267-7459/7469
Dean of Students, Grades 7-12.........................267-7508 School Counseling Services (Guidance) Social Worker......................................................267-7475
Art........................................................................267-7641 Director...........................................................267-7611 Note: Abbreviations used in the calendar are:
Athletics...............................................................267-7550 Social Studies Coordinator................................267-7576 ACT = American College Testing
Drama..................................................................267-7641 Special Education/Pre-K-Grade 6 CAC = Citizens Advisory Committee
English Language Arts.......................................267-7581 Assistant Director.........................................267-7679 CASA = Coalition Against Substance Abuse
School Counseling Svcs. (Guidance), Grades 7-8....267-7511 Special Education/Grades 7-12 CEEB = College Entrance Examination Board
School Counseling Svcs. (Guidance), Grades 9-12...267-7610 Assistant Director.........................................267-7672 CR = Community Room in Administration Building
Health Office, Grades 7-12................................267-7520 World Languages Coordinator.........................267-7685 HS = High School
Library Media Center, Grades 7-8....................267-7660 MAAC = Manhasset Athletics Advisory Committee
Library Media Center, Grades 9-12.................267-7585 Calendar Cover Art by MP = Munsey Park School
Math.....................................................................267-7571 Kyra McLaughlin MS = Middle School
Music....................................................................267-7641 Grade 12, Secondary School NYS = New York State
Physical Education.............................................267-7550 PASE = Parent Association for Special Education
P/E – Grades 7-8 (Girls/Boys)................267-7654/7656 Transportation PSAT/NMSQT =Preliminary SAT/National Merit
• District Office—267-7777 Scholarship Qualifying Test
P/E – Grades 9-12 (Girls/Boys)..............267-7653/7658
• Huntington Coach SCA = School Community Association
Psychologist, Secondary (7-8)..........................267-7514
SR = Shelter Rock School
Psychologist, Secondary (9-12)........................267-7617 (District Transportation Provider)
SS = Secondary School
Psychologist, Secondary (7-12) .......................267-7681 442-5773 or 442-5774
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MANHASSET PUBLIC SCHOOLS EMERGENCY CLOSING PROCEDURES
School Closing Inclement Weather Make-Up Days
• Whenever it is necessary to close the schools due to the weather, the Superintendent In the event schools are closed for more than 4 days in the 2019-2020 school year
of Schools will make the decision based on area weather reports, local weather due to inclement weather, an instructional day will be made up as follows:
conditions, checks of road conditions by school district personnel and the District’s
Thursday, April 9, 2020
primary transportation provider, police department reports, and road conditions
from local villages and the county.
• All community members with children in grades K-12 will be contacted via the
Early Dismissal
District’s telephone-email outreach system. • Early dismissals are considered only in extreme situations due to weather conditions
• On days when schools are closed, all school programs, including sports and or other emergencies such as power failures.
extracurricular activities, will be canceled. • Th
e availability of school buses will determine whether early dismissal is possible.
• Cancellation information about school activities scheduled on weekends will be • Early dismissals will be reported on radio, television, through the District’s website
made available on the District’s website, the telephone-email outreach system, and and the District’s telephone-email outreach system.
the District’s electronic e-Alerts listserv.
• Secondary students will be dismissed first so that they will be home to care for
• School closing or delayed opening announcements are provided via the telephone-
email outreach system and through the following media (announcements will younger siblings. Elementary students will be dismissed once the secondary students
ordinarily be made prior to 6 am): are home.
Radio • Every effort will be made by the District’s communication systems and the SCA to
WALK (97.5 FM) WBLI (106.1 FM) contact parents in emergency situations. However, parents are advised to be alert to
WCBS (880 AM) WBZO (103.1 FM) weather conditions which may require schools to be closed and to make safe and
WINS (1010 AM) WBAB (102.3 FM)
appropriate arrangements for their child in the event of an early dismissal.
Television
FIOS News 1; WCBS Channel 2; WNBC Channel 4; WYNY, Channel 5; Private, Parochial, BOCES and Special Schools
WABC, Channel 7; News 12 Long Island Cable Network. • When the Manhasset Public Schools close, all bus transportation provided by the
District for students attending private, parochial, BOCES and other special schools
Delayed Opening outside the District will be canceled.
The opening of school may be delayed by ONE or TWO hours due to early morning • When the Manhasset Public Schools delay the opening of school by one hour or
weather conditions. The delayed school opening schedule is as follows: two hours, buses used to transport students to private, parochial, BOCES and other
School ONE-Hour Delay TWO-Hour Delay special schools outside the District will also be delayed by one or two hours.
Secondary School 9:13 am 10:13 am • When the Manhasset Public Schools announce an early dismissal, bus service for
Shelter Rock School 9:25 am 10:25 am students attending private, parochial, BOCES and other special schools outside the
Munsey Park School 9:55 am 10:55 am District will depend on availability of drivers and dismissal times requested by the
Bus schedules will also be delayed by one or two hours. For example, if your child’s schools. Each non-public school must make its own decision on an early dismissal.
regular school bus pickup time is 7:54 am, a one-hour delay will change the bus pickup
time to 8:54 am and a two-hour delay will change the bus pickup time to 9:54 am. Have you subscribed to our District Listserv/E-Alerts?
Announcements are provided via the District’s telephone-email outreach system and E-Alerts is a service that allows parents, students, faculty/staff and community
members to sign up to receive emails on school-related information. E-Alerts makes it
by the radio stations, TV channels and websites identified above.
easier than ever for you to stay in touch with important news and events in your schools.
A delayed opening is subject to change if the weather and/or road conditions remain Subscribers will automatically receive news of interest at their selected email address.
hazardous. The Superintendent retains the option to close the schools when the potential Go to the District’s website at www.manhassetschools.org and click on “Subscribe to
for a hazardous situation exists. An announcement, if necessary, will generally be made e-Alerts” to sign up.
by 6 am. 2
MANHASSET PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MISSION STATEMENT
We recognize each child as an individual with the potential to achieve their personal best. We are committed to guiding our students on their unique
educational journeys by nurturing their abilities and encouraging a growth mindset, while challenging and supporting their academic development and fostering
their social-emotional and physical well-being. We celebrate diversity, an inclusive learning environment, and respect for others as important components in
developing global citizens.
VISION STATEMENT
We prepare each student for a continuously changing world by cultivating passion for discovery, creativity in solving problems, wisdom in making decisions,
a willingness to take measured risks, and perseverance in the face of adversity. We foster independent thinkers who work collaboratively, respect each other’s
individuality, and embody integrity, honesty, empathy and compassion. Our students will be able to succeed today, with the self-confidence, motivation and
resiliency to succeed tomorrow.
Meeting dates are also published in the local newspaper, sent via e-Alert and posted
on the District’s website.
The Board of Education appoints community members to its Audit
Committee and can appoint Citizens Advisory Committees on School Finance,
Athletics, Technology and Legislative Affairs. Other committees can be
appointed on an as-needed basis by the Board. The Board of Education email is
BOE@manhassetschools.org.
District Website - http://www.manhassetschools.org
The District’s website provides comprehensive information regarding all
aspects of our schools. Navigation through the site can be accomplished by
category, such as Academics, Administration, Arts, Athletics, Board of Education,
Counseling, Schools, or by using the search engine on the home page of the
website to locate specific names, documents and/or topics. Additionally, High
School clubs and organizations maintain webpages regarding specific activities.
2019-2020 Board of Education You might want to consider bookmarking our website.
The Board of Education serves as a governance or policy-making body, with the
Superintendent of Schools as its Chief Executive Officer. Left to right, Ann Marie Curd,
Patricia Aitken, President, Christine Monterosso,Vice President, Carlo Prinzo and
Regina Rule.
Meetings of the Board
The Board of Education meets regularly during the school year, usually on the first
and third Thursdays of the month. All meetings are open to the public and are generally
held in the Community Room at the Manhasset Administration Building, 200 Memorial
Place, at 8 pm. Board meetings are also held in other District schools and at other
community locations as announced or as listed in this calendar. Announcements of
meetings or changes of meeting dates and locations are posted in each school building.
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AUGUST 2019 OCTOBER 2019
Aug. 14 - Sports Physicals 9 am Aug. 28-29 Grade 7 Locker Setup
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 Aug. 19 - Varsity/JV Football 9 am-1 pm 1 2 3 4 5
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Begins Aug. 29 - MP New Student Tour and 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Aug. 24 - SAT Exams 8 am Ice Cream Social 4-5 pm & SR New 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Aug. 26 - All Other HS Sports Begin Student Tour and Ice Cream Social 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Aug. 28-29 - Superintendent’s 4-5 pm 27 28 29 30 31
Conference Days for Staff
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
FIRST DAY OF
1 2 SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS 3 HALF DAY FOR
4 FULL-DAY 5 6 7
KINDERGARTEN ONLY KINDERGARTEN BEGINS MP Room Rep Mtg. K-6
LABOR DAY HALF DAY, GRADES 1-6
SR Dismissal 11:25 am 9:30 am
SCHOOLS CLOSED MP Dismissal 11:55 am FULL DAY, GRADES 1-6 MS Fall Sports Begin
SENIOR PORTRAITS
Kindergarten Parent
Orientation Meetings SR Room Rep Mtg.
(By Appointment Only) K-6 9:30 am
Board of Ed Mtg.
MS Fall Sports Team Meetings MS/HS Sports Physicals
3:15-5 pm @ District Office 8 pm
3:15 pm
8 9 10 11 SCA Saturday Series
12 SCA Open Exec. 13 14
MP/SR New Parents Board Mtg. 9 am ACT (Not at MHS)
Musical Theatre Sign-
Welcome Up @ Manhasset Public SCA HS/MS Joint Parent
SR 9 am and MP 9:30 am Library 7 pm Council Mtg. 10 am
GRADES 7-11 PHOTO DAYS & ID CARDS
MP/SR EVENING OPEN
Board Policy
HOUSE GRADES K-1 Committee Mtg. 11 am
MP/SR EVENING OPEN
12th Gr. Parent Night @ MS OPEN HOUSE
HOUSE GRADES 2-4
Booster Club 7:30 pm HS Auditorium 7 pm 7 pm
15 16 17 SR SCA Parent
Council Mtg. 9:15 am
18 19 20 21
HOMECOMING
Board Policy Homecoming Parade
MP SCA Parent Council Mtg.
9:30 am
Committee Mtg. 8:30 am 1:30 pm
High School Student HS Football Home vs.
HS Science Research Open HS Mini College Bellmore JFK 2 pm
House, Room 129 6 pm (For Senate 6 pm Fair 9-10:30 am
Parents of New Research
Students Only) Middle School Marching Band
MP/SR EVENING OPEN Board of Ed Mtg. Competition
Welcome Back Dance
HOUSE GRADES 5-6 HS OPEN HOUSE 7 pm @ District Office 8 pm 7:30-9:30 pm @ Lindenhurst
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
PASE @ Community Board Policy SCA Saturday Series
Room 9:15 am Committee Mtg. Begins
8:30 am
Thespian Honor
HS Mini College
Society Induction 7 pm Fair 11 am-12:30 pm
MAAC 7:30 pm
29 30
Row for the Fight ROSH HASHANAH Reminder: Middle/High School
North Hempstead SCHOOLS CLOSED
Beach 8 am-1 pm
health history forms due within
30 days prior to the start of the
Marching Band
Competition
sports season.
@ Manhasset
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DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
Please note: All numbers are 516 area code.
Office of the Superintendent of Schools School Counseling Services
District Office—Administration Building, 200 Memorial Place, Manhasset, NY 11030 2019-2020 School Counselors (Guidance)
Superintendent of Schools: Vincent Butera, Ed.D. Munsey Park Grades K-6: Amanda Gimondo
vbutera@manhassetschools.org....................................................................................... 267-7705 agimondo@manhassetschools.org................................................................................... 267-7448
Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations: Rosemary Johnson Shelter Rock Grades K-6: Jenny Chen
rosemary_johnson@manhassetschools.org................................................................... 267-7724 jenny_kim@manhassetschools.org.................................................................................. 267-7784
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction: Gaurav Passi, Ed.D. Middle School Grades 7-8 Blue Team: TBD
gpassi@manhassetschools.org.......................................................................................... 267-7740 .............................................................................................................................................. 267-7512
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources: Jean Kendall, Ed.D. Middle School Grades 7-8 Orange Team: Brittany Longhway
jkendall@manhassetschools.org...................................................................................... 267-7730 brittany_longhway@manhassetschools.org.................................................................... 267-7513
Executive Director for District Special Education Programs and Pupil Personnel Services: High School, Grades 9-12
Allison Rushforth, allison_rushforth@manhassetschools.org....................................... 267-7671 Danielle Cerulli—danielle_cerulli@manhassetschools.org......................................... 267-7615
District Treasurer: Brian Lonegan—brian_lonegan@manhassetschools.org........... 267-7712 Kimberly Cosenza—kcosenza@manhassetschools.org................................................ 267-7620
District Clerk: Christine Michelen—christine_michelen@manhassetschools.org... 267-7724 Joy-Anne D’Anca—jdanca@manhassetschools.org....................................................... 267-7611
Assistant District Clerks: Marcy Fogel—marcy_tucker@manhassetschools.org................................................... 267-7619
Maureen Margulies—mmarguli@manhassetschools.org............................................. 267-7706 Jennifer Landman—jlandman@manhassetschools.org................................................ 267-7616
Kristina Mennuti—kmennuti@manhassetschools.org................................................. 267-7720 Lori Margulies—lori_margulies@manhassetschools.org............................................. 267-7632
Kristen Ruthkowski—Kristen_ruthkowski@manhassetschools.org........................... 267-7624
Susan McGreevy—smcgreevy@manhassetschools.org................................................. 267-7718
District Directors and Coordinators Student Counselor Breakdown can be found on the
Directors, K-12 District website and also in the Secondary School Student
Physical Education and Interscholastic Athletics: James Amen Handbook and Planner.
james_amen@manhassetschools.org............................................................................... 267-7550
Fine and Performing Arts: Christopher Hale, Ed.D.
chale@manhassetschools.org........................................................................................... 267-7641
Secondary School Administration
Manhasset Secondary School—200 Memorial Place, Manhasset, NY 11030
School Counseling Services: Joy-Anne D’Anca, Ed.D.
Main Number High School: 267-7600 Main Number Middle School: 267-7500
jdanca@manhassetschools.org ........................................................................................ 267-7611
Principal, Grades 7-12: Dean Schlanger, Ed.D.
Instructional Technology and Libraries: Sean Adcroft, Ph.D.
dschlanger@manhassetschools.org.................................................................................. 267-7605
sadcroft@manhassetschools.org ..................................................................................... 267-7530
Assistant Principal, Grades 7-12: Peter J. Vercessi
Assistant Directors, Pre-K-12
peter_vercessi@manhassetschools.org............................................................................ 267-7505
Special Education, CPSE/Elementary: Gary LaFemina
Dean of Students: Kelly Ramsey
gary_lafemina@manhassetschools.org............................................................................ 267-7679
kelly_ramsey@manhassetschools.org.............................................................................. 267-7637
Special Education, Secondary: Stewart Grabelsky
stewart_grabelsky@manhassetschools.org..................................................................... 267-7672
District Coordinators, K-12
Elementary School Administration
Munsey Park School—1 Hunt Lane, Manhasset, NY—Main Number 267-7400
English Language Arts: Rebecca Chowske, Ed.D.
Principal: Chad Altman
rebecca_chowske@manhassetschools.org ..................................................................... 267-7582
caltman@manhassetschools.org...................................................................................... 267-7405
Math: Lauren Tallarine
Assistant Principal: Brian Nolan
lauren_tallarine@manhassetschools.org......................................................................... 267-7570
brian_nolan@manhassetschools.org............................................................................... 267-7441
Science, Technology and Health Education: Thomas Elkins
Shelter Rock School—27A Shelter Rock Rd, Manhasset, NY—Main Number 267-7450
thomas_elkins@manhassetschools.org........................................................................... 267-7560
Principal: Richard Roder
Social Studies: Mara Steindam
rroder@manhassetschools.org.......................................................................................... 267-7455
mara_steindam@manhassetschools.org......................................................................... 267-7576
Assistant Principal: Paulette Williams
World Languages: Laurie Marshall-Lauria
paulette_williams@manhassetschools.org...................................................................... 267-7457
laurie_lauria@manhassetschools.org.............................................................................. 267-7685
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SEPTEMBER 2019 NOVEMBER 2019
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
ROSH HASHANAH MP Photo Day MP Photo Day SAT Exams 8 am
CASA Sector Meeting
SCHOOLS CLOSED @ Community Room
9-10:30 am End of 1st Progress SCA Saturday Series
9th Gr. Parent Night @ Report Period Grades
HS Auditorium 7 pm 7-12
Guidance Financial Aid
Board of Ed Mtg. Night @ HS Auditorium
@ District Office 8 pm 7 pm
6 7 8 9 10 Senior Photo Retakes 11 12
SCA Open Exec.
Marching Band
MWCABC 5K 9:30 am YOM KIPPUR Board Mtg. 9 am Competition
SCHOOLS CLOSED @ S. Huntington
SCA HS/MS Joint
Parent Council Mtg. 10 am
HS Mini College Fair
YOM KIPPUR 11 am-12:30 pm
Begins at Sunset
Audit Committee 7:30 pm Board Policy
Committee Mtg. 11 am
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Marching Band HS Community Grades 7-11 Photo Board Policy PSAT 8 am
Competition Service Fair 10 am Retakes Committee Mtg. 8:30 am
COLUMBUS DAY
@ Bergenfield, NJ HS Main Hallway SCA Saturday Series
SCHOOLS CLOSED
SHELTER ROCK PHOTO DAYS
Booster Club 7:30 pm
HS Student Senate 6 pm HS Blood Drive
MWCABC Ladies Night
Board of Ed Mtg. Out 6:30 pm HS Mini College
@ District Office 8 pm
Fair 9-10:30 am
20 21 PASE @ Community
22 23 24 25 26
Marching Band Room 9:15 am
NYS Championships ACT (Not at MHS)
SCA MP/SR Joint Board Policy
@ Central Islip Parent Council Mtg. @ MP Committee Mtg. 8:30 am SCA Saturday Series
9:30 am
RED RIBBON WEEK
Art for a Cure MP/SR Halloween Shed the Meds @ SR
Charity Auction CASA Community Parties Grades 5-6 10 am-12 pm
@ HS Cafeteria Presentation @ HS 6:30-8:30 pm
MAAC 7:30 pm Preview, 6:30 pm
Auction, 7 pm 7:30 pm @ Each School
27 28 29 30 31
DIWALI
Reminder: Middle/High
School health history forms
Board of Ed Tenure due within 30 days prior to
Recognition Event @ the start of the sports season.
Black Box Theatre MS Halloween Party
7:30 pm 7-9 pm
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VOTING INFORMATION
Annual Vote and Election Votación y elección anuales
The annual School District budget vote and election of School Board members, La votación del presupuesto anual del distrito escolar y la elección de los miembros
as set by the New York State Legislature for all public school districts in the state, is de la Junta Escolar, conforme a lo establecido por la Legislatura del Estado de Nueva
held on the third Tuesday in May. The 2020-2021 school budget vote will be held York para todos los distritos escolares públicos del estado, se llevarán a cabo el tercer
on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 6:30 am to 10 pm. martes de mayo. La votación del presupuesto escolar 2020-2021 se llevará a cabo el
martes 19 de mayo de 2020 de 6:30 a. m. a 10:00 p. m.
Voter Registration Procedures Procedimientos para la inscripción de votantes
The Board of Education notifies all eligible voters that the Nassau County voter
La Junta de Educación notifica a todos los votantes elegibles que los padrones
registration rolls and the District Board of Registration’s voter list will be the official
electorales para la inscripción de votantes del condado de Nassau y la lista de votantes
voter lists for all district votes.
de la Junta de Inscripciones del distrito serán las listas de votantes oficiales para todas
Manhasset residents who are not registered with the County Board of Elections
las votaciones del distrito.
or who have registered with the County Board of Elections but have not voted in
Los residentes de Manhasset que no estén inscritos en la Junta de Elecciones del
a town, county, state or national election in the last four calendar years or in the
condado o que se hayan inscrito en dicha Junta pero que no hayan votado en una
School District’s vote in 2019 must register to vote with either the School District’s
elección de la localidad, el condado, el estado o nacional en los últimos cuatro años
Board of Registration or the County Board of Elections. calendario o en la votación del distrito escolar de 2019 deberán inscribirse para votar
Community members may register to vote in the office of the District Clerk at en la Junta de Inscripciones del distrito escolar o en la Junta de Elecciones del condado.
the Administration Building, 200 Memorial Place, from 8 am to 4 pm on days when Los miembros de la comunidad podrán inscribirse para votar en la oficina de la
school is in session and from 8 am to 3 pm during the summer months. secretaria del distrito en el edificio administrativo, 200 Memorial Place, de 8:00 a. m.
a 4:00 p. m. durante el ciclo lectivo y de 8:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m. durante los meses de
Eligibility Requirements for Voter Registration verano.
You are eligible to register to vote if:
• You are a citizen of the United States. Requisitos de elegibilidad para la inscripción de votantes
• You are at least 18 years of age. Podrán inscribirse en la votación las personas que cumplan con los siguientes requisitos:
• You are a resident of the School District for at least the 30 days immediately • Sean ciudadanas de los Estados Unidos.
prior to the vote. • Tengan, al menos, 18 años.
• You have not been disqualified from voting under Election Law 5-106. • Sean residentes del distrito escolar durante, al menos, los 30 días
inmediatamente anteriores a la votación.
• No hayan sido inhabilitadas para votar en virtud de la Ley Electoral 5-106.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS
Attendance At the Secondary School level, each student is required to be in attendance for the entire
It is important that children learn from the first day of kindergarten that school is school day in order to participate in any co-curricular or after-school activities including,
important to them and that they have an obligation to be punctual and to regularly attend but not limited to, athletics practices or competitions, theater/performing arts practices
school. Regularity of attendance and punctuality are essential for steady progress of a child or productions, clubs, concerts, dances or other events. On any day preceding a weekend
throughout school life. or holiday, this requirement applies to playing in or practicing for sports competitions,
Students are expected to be in school on time on all days when school is in session. The performing arts events, or other co-curricular or school related activities during the upcoming
Board of Education affirms the importance of enforcing high standards of self-discipline, weekend or holiday.
attendance and punctuality with all students who are required by law to attend instruction State laws and the regulations of the Commissioner of Education regarding attendance in school
in the public schools. All students shall attend regularly and punctually for the entire time give very little discretion to either parents or to schools regarding what constitutes legal absence
during the school day and throughout the school year that classes, school activities and other from school. For additional information, please see School Board Policy 5100 and 5100.1.
school-sponsored programs are in session. 7OCTOBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
SCA Open Exec. Board
Mtg. 9 am
1 2
SAT Exams 8 am
SCA HS/MS Joint Parent
Council Mtg. 10 am SCA Saturday Series
Board Policy
Committee Mtg. 11 am Marching Band
Competition USSBA
Harlem Wizards Basketball Championship
Community Event @ HS
Gym 7 pm Allentown, PA
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
ELECTION DAY
11th Gr. Parent Night @ End of 1st Marking
HS Auditorium 7 pm Period Grades 7-12
SUPERINTENDENT’S
CONFERENCE DAY
Senior Banquet Schools Closed for Board of Ed Mtg.
@ Leonard’s 6:30 pm Students Tower Foundation @ Shelter Rock 8 pm
Bingo Grades 3-5
Audit Committee 7:30 pm 6 pm
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
MS Winter I Sports SR Photo Makeup Day MP Photo Makeup Day Board Policy SCA Saturday Series
Begin Committee Mtg. 8:30 am
VETERANS DAY SCA Fall Luncheon LI String Festival
HS Winter Wrestling/
SCHOOLS CLOSED Bowling Begin HS Student Senate 6 pm LI String Festival Gr. 9-12 Gr. 9-12
Tower Foundation
Bingo Grades 1-2 English Honor Society 9th Grade Pink Ball @
6 pm Induction @ HS SVCC 7:30 pm
Booster Club 7:30 pm Auditorium 7:30 pm
17 Varsity/JV Winter
18 19 20 21 Board Policy 22 SCA Saturday Series
23
LI String Festival Sports Begin PASE @ Community Committee Mtg. 8:30 am
Gr. 9-12 Room 9:15 am
HS Math Honor Society HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, THURSDAY, FRIDAY
Induction @ & SATURDAY 7:30 PM
SR Auditorium 7 pm
MP BOOK WEEK SCA Family Theatre
MAAC 7:30 pm Presentation @ MP
Board of Ed Mtg.
2 pm
@ District Office 8 pm
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
K-6 ELEMENTARY
HS Musical 2 pm PARENT-TEACHER Management Plan
CONFERENCE DAY Early Dismissal Drill
THANKSGIVING RECESS
NO ELEMENTARY K-12 (NYS required);
CLASSES SCHOOLS CLOSED
Schools dismiss 15
minutes prior to regular
HS Social Studies PoCoHo @ Black Box
Honor Society dismissal
Theatre 7:30 pm
Induction 7 pm
8GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS/Continued
Excused and Unexcused Absences Failure to return, pay for or reimburse the District for lost books or other equipment
The following reasons for absences, tardiness and early departures (ATEDs) from class can jeopardize a student receiving placement letters in the summer or their participation at
or school are recognized by the Manhasset Board of Education as excused ATEDs: personal graduation exercises or commencement.
illness, illness or death in the family, impassable roads or weather, religious observances,
quarantine, required court appearances, attendance at health clinics, approved college visits, School Lunch Program
approved cooperative work programs, military obligations, medical visits that have been The cafeterias are operated on a self-sustaining basis in all Manhasset Schools. Each day
pre-approved by the Principal or his/her designee, or other such reasons as may be approved both hot and cold balanced lunches are offered in the elementary schools for $3.00, and in the
by an Attendance Review Team. Secondary School cafeteria for $3.50. Lunch items may also be purchased on an à la carte basis
at the Secondary School. In addition, assorted sandwiches, snacks and beverages are available
All other ATEDs are considered unexcused absences. All ATEDs must be accounted for: for purchase. Students who bring lunch from home can purchase soup, snacks, milk, fruit or
• When a student is absent or late to class, parents will receive notification by phone of the water.
specific event and a reminder of the District policy on attendance. Elementary and Secondary School students (grades 7-10) who remain at school for lunch are
• Parents are responsible to notify the school within 24 hours of the reason for a student’s absence. not permitted to leave the school grounds. There is always adult supervision in the lunchroom
• They must provide a written excuse upon the student’s return to school. and on the playground following lunch. On days when the weather is unsuitable for outdoor
• Students’ records will contain absence frequency and type. play, indoor activities are provided under adult supervision in the elementary schools.
• Students arriving more than 15 minutes after the period has begun without a valid excuse The District participates in the National School Lunch Program at the elementary schools
or pass will be deemed absent. and it also offers an equivalent free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch program at the
• Unexcused absences may result in disciplinary action consistent with the District Code Secondary School. Residents with limited incomes may be eligible for either free or reduced-
of Conduct. price lunches for their children. Complete information and applications for the program are
• Classroom participation may be incorporated as a factor in determining a student’s grade. available at each school. Applications are handled in complete confidence, and care is exercised
Absence from or lateness to class may, therefore, have a negative impact upon a student’s to protect the anonymity of the participating students. Applications should be submitted to
grade. building principals immediately after the start of the school year in September to ensure that
• If a student exceeds three latenesses to school per quarter, then a single detention will be students begin receiving their free or reduced-price lunch as soon as possible.
assigned for every lateness thereafter for the remainder of that quarter. In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil
• Only those students with excused absences or early dismissals will be given the opportunity rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices and employees, and institutions
to make up a test or other missed work and/or turn in a late assignment for inclusion in participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based
their final grade. on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression),
sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from
Loss of State Aid a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights
State aid is based on attendance, and all absences, excused or unexcused, cause loss of state
activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all
aid to the School District.
programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program
Messages to Children information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact
Parents are asked not to call school to give messages to children except in emergencies.
the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TTY) or
Student Use of Telephones contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Additionally, program
Students in the elementary, Middle and High Schools will be permitted to use telephones information may be made available in languages other than English.
located in main offices, with the permission of a staff member, when it is necessary to contact To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination
parents during school or after school hours and in special circumstances. Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination
Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in
Students’ Responsibility for School Property the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint
It is essential that students learn to be responsible for school property. As with library books, form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail:
students are required to pay for lost or damaged musical instruments, equipment (including U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400
Chromebooks), textbooks or workbooks that have been provided by the school. The charge Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: 202-690-7442; or (3) email:
for lost or damaged school property is based on the net cost of replacing them at current prices. program.intake@usda.gov.
9NOVEMBER 2019 JANUARY 2020
S M T W T F S Reminder: Middle S M T W T F S
1 2 School health history 1 2 3 4
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 forms are due 30 days 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 prior to the start of the 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31
sports season.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 GRADES 7-12 5 Board Policy
Committee Mtg. 8:30 am 6 SAT Exams 8 am 7
PARENT-TEACHER GRADES K-12 PARENT- HS Wrestling
CONFERENCE DAY TEACHER Tournament All Day
CONFERENCE DAY
5:30-8:30 pm NO CLASSES FOR STUDENTS
8 am-6 pm
HS Science Honor NYSSMA ALL-STATE CONFERENCE
Standardized Testing
Society Induction Overview @ HS Board of Ed Mtg. JV Wrestling SCA Saturday Series
Tournament HS Only Musical Theatre
7 pm Auditorium 7 pm @ Munsey Park 8 pm 5 pm Presentation @ SR 2 pm
8 9 10 11 12 End of 2nd Progress
13 14
NYSSMA All-State HS Student Senate Report Period Grades 7-12
ACT (Not at MHS)
Conference 6 pm
National Honor Society Board Policy Committee Girls and Boys
Induction 7 pm MS Holiday Concert I Mtg. 8:30 am Basketball
7:30 pm Tournament
SR Grade 4 Concert 9:15 am
MP Holiday Concert SR Holiday Concert
Band & Orchestra Gr. 5-6 Choruses @ MP HS Holiday Concert I Girls Basketball Boys Basketball
7:30 pm 7:30 pm 8 pm Tournament Tournament
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MP Grade 4 Concert HS Candy Cane
HS Holiday Concert 2 MP Holiday Concert Tournament
9:15 am
8 pm Gr. 5-6 Choruses
7:30 pm
SR Holiday Concert
Band/Orchestra MS Holiday Concert 2 Board of Ed Mtg.
7:30 pm 7:30 pm @ District Office 8 pm
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
HANUKKAH CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS DAY
FIRST DAY OF
Begins at Sunset
HANUKKAH
HOLIDAY RECESS
SCHOOLS CLOSED
29 30 31
NEW YEAR’S EVE
HOLIDAY RECESS
SCHOOLS CLOSED
10GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS/Continued
Point of Sale Meal Payment System
The District has established a computerized prepayment system where students
may pay for meals, milk and/or snacks through a Point of Sale (POS) prepayment
system. A unique four-digit PIN number is assigned to each student for quick access
to her/his account. A student’s PIN will remain with him/her throughout the student’s
enrollment in the Manhasset School District. When a student makes a purchase,
he/she will enter their PIN, and the sale will be recorded. Parents are encouraged,
but not required, to pre-fund the student’s account. The account may be funded
weekly, monthly, or for the entire school year. Parents who do not want their child to
participate in the POS system should opt out of the system. Please refer to the Board’s
policy on Charging School Meals and Prohibition Against Shaming on the District’s
website. For more information, please call Food Services at 516-267-7780.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Reporting to Parents, Grades K-6
Report cards for students in Kindergarten through Grade 6 provide indicators of Elementary School Homework
achievement and are posted to the parent portal three times a year in grades 2 through Homework is assigned to elementary school students to reinforce skills or concepts
6 (fall, spring and immediately after the closing of school in June), and two times taught during the day. A regular daily study time should be set aside for elementary
a year for students in grades K and 1 (spring and immediately after the closing of school students to independently read and/or complete assigned homework.
school in June). In addition to report cards, parent-teacher conferences are scheduled
for all students in the fall and on an as-needed basis in spring. Parents are always After-School Academic Enrichment Program, Grades 5 and 6
encouraged to contact Participation in the Academic Enrichment Program is based upon student
their children’s teachers to
School Hours schedule appointments to
aptitude and academic performance. The program is organized in a trimester
format which consists of three 8-week sessions. Students can be identified for one,
discuss their progress and/ two or all three terms based upon annually established criteria. The program is
MUNSEY PARK SCHOOL or other important matters.
1 Hunt Lane scheduled after school at the Middle School on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 pm for
Report cards will be available Shelter Rock students, and on Thursdays from 4-5 pm for Munsey Park students.
Main Number 516-267-7400
online through the parent Students identified for participation will receive written notification.
School Hours
Grades K-6 8:55 am-3:23 pm portal via the Manhasset • S ession 1: Mathematics
Public Schools’ website. • Session 2: Humanities
SHELTER ROCK SCHOOL If you need assistance in • S ession 3: STEM
27A Shelter Rock Road setting up a parent portal For additional information on the Enrichment Program, please visit the
Main Number 516-267-7450 account, please contact the District website.
School Hours Technology Office via email
Grade K-6 8:25 am-2:53 pm at mpp@manhassetschools.
org.
11DECEMBER 2019 FEBRUARY 2020
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
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8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4
NEW YEAR’S DAY
HOLIDAY RECESS
SCHOOLS CLOSED
5 6 7 8 CASA Sector 9 SCA Open Exec. Board 10 Pre-ACT 8 am
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Meeting @ Community Room Mtg. 9 am
SCHOOLS REOPEN All County Div 1 W 9-10:30 am
Rehearsal 4 pm SCA HS/MS Joint Parent Council All County Div 1 W
All County Div 1 W Rehearsal Mtg. 10 am Concert 2:30 pm
4 pm @ Tilles Center
Board Policy Committee Mtg.
SCA Saturday Series 11 am
8th Gr. Parent Night Musical Theatre Sign-Up
@ Manhasset Public Library 7 pm All County Div 1 W Rehearsal 4 pm
@ HS Auditorium
7 pm Board of Ed Mtg. Frosh/Soph Dance @ North
@ EOC Building 8 pm Hempstead Country Club 8-10 pm
12 13 14 15 16 Board Policy 17 18
Committee Mtg. 8:30 am
ELEMENTARY HEALTH & WELLNESS WEEK
Keyboard Recital ALL-COUNTY REHEARSALS
7:30 pm HS Student Senate 6 pm
ALL-COUNTY CONCERTS
Audit Committee Senior Science Research @ TILLES CENTER
7:30 pm Booster Club 7:30 pm Symposium 7 pm
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ALL-COUNTY MARTIN LUTHER MS Winter 2 End of 2nd Marking
CONCERTS LUNAR NEW YEAR
KING JR. DAY Sports Begin Period Grades 7-12
@ TILLES CENTER SCHOOLS CLOSED
MID-TERMS/NYS REGENTS EXAMS/NO REGULAR CLASSES AT SS
Board of Ed Mtg.
@ District Office 8 pm
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PASE @ Community SR Guess Who’s MP Guess Who’s Board Policy
Coming to Read? Coming to Read? Committee Mtg. 8:30 am
Room 9:15 am
Chris Herren
“Prevention Starts
HS Winter Concert
With All” Community National Junior Honor Symphonic Choir
MAAC 7:30 pm Presentation 7:30 pm Society Induction 7 pm 8 pm
12SECONDARY SCHOOL
Secondary School Testing Policy, Grades 7-12
2019-2020 Bell Schedule In order to ensure a fair and equitable testing procedure for grades 7-12, the following
testing policy has been adopted for all assessments that require study on the part of students.
*8:13-9:00 am Period 1 12:08-12:50 pm Period 6 Tests will be administered in accordance with the following schedule, unless specifically noted
9:04-9:46 am Period 2 12:54-1:36 pm Period 7 in the Course Selection Directory. Presentation projects are exempt from this policy.
9:50-10:32 am Period 3 1:40-2:22 pm Period 8 EVEN DAYS ODD DAYS
10:36-11:18 am Period 4 2:26-3:08 pm Period 9 a. World Languages a. Math
*Class begins at 8:13 am, Pledge of b. Social Studies b. English Language Arts
11:22 am-12:04 pm Period 5 Allegiance/Announcements at 8:57 am c. Even-day Science Lab c. Odd-day Science Lab
d. Even-day Health d. Odd-day Health
End of Marking Period Dates e. Other Electives e. Every-day Health
First Quarter—Nov. 8, 2019 Third Quarter—April 8, 2020
Second Quarter—Jan. 24, 2020 Fourth Quarter—June 24, 2020 Electronic Devices and Testing
In accordance with New York State guidelines, in order to ensure the integrity of testing,
students are prohibited from bringing cellular or smart phones, wearing a smartwatch,
or using other electronic devices in classrooms or other exam locations (i.e., gymnasium,
Changing Level of Core Academic Courses cafeteria) during testing and state assessments unless specific permission has been given
A student who was recommended for a particular level of a required course (AP, Honors in advance.
or Regents) may find that the rigor of the course is more difficult than they had anticipated. Test proctors, monitors and school officials shall retain the right to collect and hold any
If they prefer to enroll in another level of the same subject, the following policies will apply: prohibited electronic device(s) prior to the start of the test administration and to hold them
•The level of a full-year course cannot be changed after the last day of the second quarter for the duration of the test. Admission to the test will be prohibited to any student who has a
prohibited electronic device in their possession and does not relinquish it.
(Jan. 24, 2020). Any student observed with any prohibited device while taking a state test must be directed
•If the level of a full-year course is changed prior to the end of the second quarter, students to turn it over to the proctor or monitor immediately. To allow for all possible outcomes of
understand that their grade in the higher-level course will carry over to the new course. procedural due process, the student should be allowed to complete the test. The incident must
be reported promptly to the school principal. If the student had a prohibited device in his or
Dropping Honor Overrides her possession during the test administration, the student’s test must be invalidated. No score
may be calculated for that student.
The parent and student must agree that the student remain in the Honors course for at least Students with individualized education plans (IEPs), 504 Plans, or documentation from
one quarter before any reconsideration. Only one override may be exercised per year. Refer to a medical practitioner that specifically requires the use of an electronic device may do so,
pages 9-10 in the 2019-2020 High School Course Catalog. as specified.
Dropping Courses Final and Mid-Term examinations will be administered as follows:
Classes Giving Uniform Tests
After consultation with the guidance counselor, who will confer with the parent, teacher • Are assigned specific days to give Finals/Mid-Terms during Test Week.
and coordinator/director, a student who wishes to drop a course that is not required for • Subjects that require an oral component will also be assigned specific dates upon which
graduation will understand that the following policies are in place: to administer that part of the exam.
• A half-year course cannot be dropped after the last day of Quarter One (Nov. 8, 2019). • Weighting of final exams toward the final course grade can be found in each class outline.
• A full-year course cannot be dropped after the last day of Quarter Two (Jan. 24, 2020).
• A half-year course dropped from a student’s schedule prior to the midpoint of Quarter
Reporting to Parents, Grades 7-12
Report cards using letter grades (A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, F) are issued
One (Oct. 4, 2019) will not appear on the student’s transcript. four times each year. Board policy governs the weighting of grades in Honors and Advanced
• A full-year course dropped from a student’s schedule prior to the last day of Quarter One Placement (AP) classes. Juniors and seniors have an opportunity to take one non-required
(Nov. 8, 2019) will not appear on the student’s transcript. course on a Pass/Fail basis. Interim reports, similar to report cards, are issued four times
• Students who desire to drop a half-year course and receive approval to do so after the a year. All progress reports and report cards are posted online to our parent portal. Paper
copies are only issued upon parent request. If you need assistance in setting up a parent portal
midpoint of first quarter will understand that the course grade will appear as a “W” account, or wish to request paper copies of grade data, please contact the Technology Office
(withdrawn) on their transcript. via email at mpp@manhassetschools.org.
• Students who drop a full-year course and receive approval to do so after the last day of the Parent-teacher conferences are initiated by either the parent or the teacher whenever the
second quarter will understand that the course grade will appear as a “W” (withdrawn) need arises. Guidance counselors are also available to assist parents. Whenever parents wish
on their record. to see a teacher or counselor or simply visit the school, an appointment should be made in
advance. Parents are urged to schedule at least one conference a year with the counselor.
13JANUARY 2020 MARCH 2020
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
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5 6 7 8 9 10 11 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
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26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
SCA Saturday Series
Reminder: High School health Begins
history forms due within 30 days
prior to the start of the sports
season.
2 3 4 5 MP/SR Cognitive 6 7 8
SCA MP/SR Joint Abilities (CogAT) Board Policy ACT (Not at MHS)
Parent Council Mtg. Testing Grades 4-6 Committee Mtg. 8:30 am
@ SR 9:15 am SCA Saturday Series
10th Gr. Parent Night
SCA HS/MS Joint @ HS Auditorium 7 pm
Parent Council Mtg. MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAY
7:30 pm Board of Ed Mtg. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 7:30 PM
@ District Office 8 pm
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
HS Student Senate 6 pm
Booster Club 7:30 pm PoCoHo @ Black Box
Theatre 7:30 pm
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
PRESIDENTS DAY
WINTER RECESS
SCHOOLS CLOSED
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
PASE @ Community
SCHOOLS REOPEN Board Policy SCA Saturday Series
Room 9:15 am
Committee Mtg. 8:30 am
Guidance Mock College
MAAC 7:30 pm Interview Program Board of Ed Mtg.
6:30 pm @ District Office 8 pm
14SECONDARY SCHOOL/Continued
Homework Policy, Grades 7-12 Teacher Responsibilities
Homework is an important student activity which contributes to a successful educational Homework should be:
process. Homework is defined as a task assigned in the classroom but completed during •P urposeful - Students should have a clear understanding that they are asked to do
out-of-class time. Teachers are encouraged to provide homework assignments that permit homework to either review material that has been taught in class or to prepare them for
students to exercise choice in the means by which they master the material. discussions and other classroom activities and assessments.
•A ppropriate - Homework should be class-appropriate in terms of its length and degree of
Homework may include: sophistication. Teachers are best able to judge the appropriateness of assignments for the
• Practice assignments designed to reinforce newly acquired skills or knowledge. courses they teach. More challenging courses, as designated in the course catalog, such
• Preview assignments such as reading on a specific topic designed to provide information as AP and Honors courses, will call for more challenging homework.
before class discussion or demonstration. • Reviewed - Homework should be reviewed and/or evaluated on a regular basis. The
• In-depth follow-up of classroom activities. successful completion of homework should be incorporated into each student grade in a
• Independent long-term projects that parallel class work. manner to be determined by the teacher and indicated to the student.
Parent/Guardian Responsibilities We hope to enable students to fulfill their responsibilities and develop good study skills.
• Set a regular study time each day, and establish a study area, away from household With these goals in mind, the following expectations are set forth:
distractions, with a good light and space for studying. •H omework should not be assigned on the eve of a full-period test or its equivalent in
• Make sure your child has the materials he/she needs to do assignments (paper, dictionary, that class.
• Teachers will make a conscientious effort to provide anticipated assignments prior to
etc.) and a safe place to store them.
each week.
• Have your child organize school materials, study notes, assignments, books, papers, etc.
• Long-term assignments should have checkpoints to ensure students’ progress toward
• Check the assignment calendar each evening and review the homework assignments.
completion with specific due dates defined from the onset.
• Be supportive and give assistance when your child gets frustrated or discouraged with • Teachers may assign work consistent with what would be considered a weekend
assignments. assignment during the December vacation period. Any long-term assignment, which
• Contact the teacher to clear up any misunderstandings, troubleshoot problems and be would be due after the vacation period, should be assigned prior to Dec. 1.
better informed about your child’s learning progress. • For February and spring vacation periods, homework that exceeds a regular weekend
• Contact the Guidance Office to request homework/class assignments when the student is assignment shall be given to students at least six school days prior to the start of the
absent for more than two days. (Children should check on assignments with classmates vacation period.
when they are absent for one or two days.)
Student Responsibilities
• Write down all assignments.
• Be sure you understand the assignments.
• Bring required materials home.
• Set aside a regular time for studying.
• Find a quiet, well-lit, comfortable place to study.
• Set timelines for completion of long-range assignments.
• Complete assignments.
• Turn the assignments in by the specified due date.
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