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THE HIGH SCHOOL OF FASHION INDUSTRIES
‘SOARING TOWARD COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS’
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HSFI STAFF HANDBOOK 2013-2014
Table of Contents
I. Introduction to the School IV. School Schedules and Staff Attendance
Letter from the Principal Pg. 5 Staff Time Schedules 20
Mission Statement 6 Teacher Lateness & Attendance 21-22
Storm Day Procedures 22
II. School Departments Coverages 22
Professional Assignments 23-25
Career and Technical Education 7-8 Parent/ Teacher Conferences 25
Instructional Support Services 9 Jury Duty and Excused Absences 25
English Language Arts / English Second Language 10
Foreign Language 10 V. Marking, Grading and Programming
Mathematics 11
Science 11-12 School Uniform Grading Policy 26-28
Social Studies 12 Cumulative Grading 29
Physical Education 13 Make-Up Work 29-31
Alternative Methods of Assessment 32
III. Administrative Offices Grade Submission 32
Teaching Children with Special Needs 32-33
Attendance Office 14 Credit Recovery 33
Guidance Office / Pupil Accounting 14-15 Graduation Requirements 34
College and Career Office / Student Success Center 15 Program Changes 34
Programming and Testing Office 16
School Based Health Center 16 VI. Other Professional Duties
Dean’s Office 17
Custodian Office 17 Maintaining Student Records 35
Student Government and Student Activities 17 Administering State Examinations 35-39
Admissions Office 18 Organizational Periods (O.P.’s) 40
Alumni Association 18 Attendance Taking 40-41
RAPP 18 Emergencies 41
Technology Office 19 School Trips 41-42
Payroll Office 19 Referrals 43-44
Purchasing Office / School Treasurer 19
Principal’s Office 19
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VII. General Information XI. Staff Teams and Committees
Elevator Cards and Policy 45 Professional Learning Committees 65
Teacher Restrooms 45 Department Focus Groups 65
Keys 45 School Committees 65-66
Smoking 46 School Leadership Team 66
Parking Permits 46
Copy Center 46 XII. Per Session and Compensatory Time
DOE IAUP Internet Policy 46-47
Technology Requests 47 Compensatory Time Positions 67-73
Social Media Guidelines 48 Per Session 73
Accepting Donations to Fashion 48 Fund Raising and Collecting of Monies 74
VIII. School Rules and Regulations XIII. School Assessment
HSFI Discipline Flow Chart 49 Learning Environment Survey 75
Dean’s Office and the Discipline Code 50-51 Quality Review 75-78
Passes from Class 51 Progress Report 78
Classroom Emergencies 52 Annual School Report Card 78-79
Accidents/ Assaults 52
Visitor Procedures 52 XIV. Human Resources Committee
Dress Code / Electronic Equipment Policies 53
The School Safety Plan 53 Human Resources Committee 80
Fire / Evacuation Drills 53-54
Emergency Readiness 54-60 XV. Human Relations…………………………………..p. 84
Rapid Dismissal 61
Bulletin Board Policy 61 The Ten Commandments of Human Relations 81
A Teacher Code of Ethics: Defining What Students
IX. Communication Can Expect 81
Perceptions 81-82
Voicemail / DOE Email / Mailbox / Weekly Bulletin 62 I am Your Pupil 82
With Students and Parents 62-63
X. PBIS – Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
PBIS Flowchart 64
3XVI. Legal Matters
Mandates for Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse 83
Chancellor’s Regulations on Corporal Punishment
and Verbal Abuse 83-84
Department of Education Regulations Regarding
Conflict of Interest 84
Chancellor’s Regulation C-105: Obligation to Report
an Arrest 84
Anti-Bias/ Discrimination Resolution: Local Equal
Opportunity Coordinator 84-85
Disability Harassment 85
Department of Education Regulation Regarding the
Conducting of Personal Business 85
4I. Introduction to the School
LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL
During the 1991-92 school year, the principal with the input of the school cabinet, UFT Chapter Leader, Parents’ Association and
Student Organization composed the “First Edition” of this Teacher Handbook. It tried to accomplish several goals:
. Clarifying and codifying school policies
. Providing teachers with copies or summaries of relevant Board of Education policies
. Providing new teachers with orientation materials
. Providing all teachers with a reference document
. Eliminating the wasteful duplication of the same memos year after year
Over the years, many revisions and additions were given to the staff to update the original Handbook. A Second Edition was
distributed in September 1995, a Third Edition in September 2000, a Fourth Edition in 2003, a Fifth Edition in 2010.
This Sixth Edition retains all the original purposes of the Handbook, but seeks to better organize materials and better
incorporate materials added since the last edition. New policies have been added. Procedures that have changed have been updated.
Of course, as soon as you receive this new edition, there will be new changes in procedures and new policies issued. This book has
been arranged so these can be easily added to the appropriate chapters.
This Handbook is intended as a ready reference. Please keep it in school with you. In this way, you will always have the
information you need with you. You may also add curricula materials or policy statements you receive from your Assistant
Principal/Supervisor. In this way, everything you need to know about the school will be in one place.
Many thanks to the many staff members who helped to correct, update and revise the previous edition. We all hope you find
this Handbook useful and would like to hear any comments you have for improvement. The Handbook is a ‘living, breathing
document’ that will evolve along with the Fashion Industries community.
Daryl Blank, Principal
5HSFI MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the High School of Fashion Industries is to provide challenging, creative and effective career, technical and academic
training for New York City students. The faculty and administration of our school, working with the cooperation of the parents and
student body, seek to provide a unique learning experience and a specially tailored program for all students who have an interest in a
fashion related field. Our mission has several components:
(1) To offer programs which provide every student with the opportunity to excel: academically, vocationally, technically and socially.
(2) To foster skills and work habits, enabling students to succeed academically, mature socially, and develop physically, leading to
success both during and after the high school experience.
(3) To develop programs preparing students to be active and collaborative participants in a democratic multicultural society and a
highly complex technological world.
(4) To provide students with applicable hands-on learning experiences, encouraging the development of skills needed to succeed in the
fashion industries and/or post-secondary educational experiences.
(5) To devise programs that create applied learning experiences that merge academic and career skills, helping students see unity
within the diversity of learning.
(6) To strengthen ties with the business community, providing students access to the latest innovations and technological advances as
well as to special enrichments and on-the-job training.
(7) To foster professionalism and collaboration among the entire school community, drawing upon the unique talents and expertise of
that community.
6II. School Departments
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Supervisor: Assistant Principal Kate Boulamaali
Room: 703 Email: KBoulamaali@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 7031
Fashion Design Coordinator Sandra Manning
Room: 715 Email: SMannin2@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 7151
Fashion Marketing & Visual Merchandising Coordinator Inmaculada Serrano
Room: 731 Email: ISerran2@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 7311
Graphics & Illustration Coordinator Jacqueline Malanga
Room: 844 Email: JMalanga@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 8446
Work-Based Learning Coordinator Talim Johnson
Room: 729 Email: TJohnso9@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 7294
Adopt-a-Student & Co-op Coordinator Vita Vaccaro
Room: 844 Email: VVaccaro2@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 8443
Fashion Design Program
The Fashion Design program is a comprehensive course of study which begins with fundamental professional skills and advances step
by step to the most technical and artistic methods employed by designers and technicians in all areas of the fashion industries:
women’s, children’s, men’s, intimate apparel, and body wear. Our course of study will prepare students for an entry-level job along
with post-secondary education fashion programs. All students must earn a minimum of 10 credits to be eligible for graduation; a
minimum of 14 credits is recommended.
Fashion Marketing & Visual Merchandising Program
This career and technical education program is a unique business and marketing program developed on the theme of our school, which
is fashion. The program includes courses in marketing, computer technology, visual communications, as well as courses specifically
related to the world of fashion such as apparel and accessories and merchandise presentation.
Graphics & Illustration Program
Graphics & Illustration majors study Illustration, Graphics and Fine Art. A sequence of 12 credits in the art program is required. The
senior year provides students with the opportunity for portfolio development. All art majors are prepared for both career and post-
secondary education. Guest lectures from industry and colleges play an important role in the art program. Museum, gallery visits and
grant studies are also stressed.
Adopt-a-Student Program
Since 1983, the New York City Mentoring Program has partnered hundreds of businesses, organizations and government agencies
with the City’s high schools, trained thousands of mentor volunteers throughout the New York City area, and provided technical
assistance to its partners in the development and operation of mentoring programs. Mentoring makes a difference in the lives of young
people. The High School of Fashion Industries has participated in the NYC Mentoring Program for the 25 years with members of the
Advisory Board forming the core of our students’ mentors.
7Co-op Program
A Cooperative Career and Technical Education Work Experience Program (CO-OP) provides an important link between the classroom
and the workplace—it enhances and adds relevance to classroom learning. In the employment component of CO-OP, a student’s job is
related to a career and technical education program of study, with the primary goal being to develop occupational competency in the area
of the student’s career interest. The job experience not only contributes to the occupational competency of the participating student, but
can also motivate an at-risk student to remain in school and improve his/her academic achievement level. CO-OP helps a student develop
personal initiative, human relation skills, and appropriate attitudes and behaviors necessary for success in the workplace.
CTE Department Team
Department Team Member CTE Program DOE Email
Abdallah, Randy Graphics & Illustration RAbdalla@schools.nyc.gov
Carranza, Adrian Graphics & Illustration ACarranza@schools.nyc.gov
Junior, Ebony Graphics & Illustration
Malanga, Jacqueline Graphics & Illustration JMalanga@schools.nyc.gov
Newman, Adam Graphics & Illustration
Chase, Allison Fashion Marketing / Visual Merchandising AChase2@schools.nyc.gov
Johnson, Talim Fashion Marketing / Visual Merchandising TJohnso9@schools.nyc.gov
Selleck, Christene Fashion Marketing / Visual Merchandising
Serrano, Inmaculada Fashion Marketing / Visual Merchandising ISerran2@schools.nyc.gov
Vaccaro, Vita Fashion Marketing / Visual Merchandising VVaccaro2@schools.nyc.gov
Williams, Diane Fashion Marketing / Visual Merchandising DWillia25@schools.nyc.gov
Balmir, Stephanie Fashion Design
Barnett, Lisa Fashion Design LBarnet5@schools.nyc.gov
Byers, Argelia Fashion Design AByers@schools.nyc.gov
Chavez, Rosa Fashion Design RChavez5@schools.nyc.gov
Chin, Doris Fashion Design DChin3@schools.nyc.gov
Cisse, Ionia Fashion Design
Collins, Katherine Fashion Design KCollins6@schools.nyc.gov
David, Belinda Fashion Design BDavid@schools.nyc.gov
Herbert, Carole Fashion Design CHerber6@schools.nyc.gov
Huaman, Julia Fashion Design JHuaman@schools.nyc.gov
James, Gladys Fashion Design GJames2@schools.nyc.gov
Manning, Sandra Fashion Design SMannin2@schools.nyc.gov
Nelson, Evelyn Fashion Design ENelson6@schools.nyc.gov
Riviere, Michelle Fashion Design MRivier@schools.nyc.gov
Roberson, Raeana Fashion Design
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8INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Supervisor: Assistant Principal Grace How
Room: 329 Email: GHow2@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 3294
Students with special needs will be programmed to the least restrictive environment, as described by the LRE Plan of the New
Continuum. They will receive support services as indicated in this plan. Students in self-contained classes will receive instruction
that parallels that is offered in the general education program. Integrated Co-teaching (ICT) will receive direct instruction in general
education classes with the support of an Instructional Support Service Teacher.
The School Based Support Team (SBST), under the direction of the Assistant Principal for Instructional Support Services, offers
counseling, speech and evaluation services to students in the general education program who are experiencing difficulty in achieving
their goals in high school. The team also conducts evaluations on a regular basis for students who are currently receiving Support
Services. These evaluations are conducted as part of a Triennial Process (every three years) or on an as-need basis. The members of
the team are the school Psychologist, Social Worker and the Speech Teacher.
Instructional Support Services Department Team
Department Team Member Role DOE Email
Castro, Teresa Teacher TCastro22@schools.nyc.gov
Dye, Sarah Teacher SDye@schools.nyc.gov
Fecsko, Barbara Speech Teacher BFecsko@schools.nyc.gov
Ince, Jacqueline Teacher JInce@schools.nyc.gov
Kalisch, Mark Teacher MKalisch@schools.nyc.gov
Lobhai, Morisa Teacher MLobhai@schools.nyc.gov
McHugh, Margaret Teacher MMchugh6@schools.nyc.gov
McCallum, Betsy Teacher BMcCallum@schools.nyc.gov
Varrichio, Danielle Teacher DVarrichio@schools.nyc.gov
Harding, Eugene Social Worker EHardin@schools.nyc.gov
Holder, Kathleen Paraprofessional KHolder3@schools.nyc.gov
Jimenez, Magali Paraprofessional MJimenez4@schools.nyc.gov
Sears, Glenn Paraprofessional GSears2@schools.nyc.gov
Villa, Blanca Paraprofessional BVilla@schools.nyc.gov
Wright, Joann Paraprofessional JWright10@schools.nyc.gov
Hernandez, Luz Guidance Counselor LHernandez5@schools.nyc.gov
Deane, Kathleen Psychologist KDeane@schools.nyc.gov
Ortiz, Yanira Psychologist YOrtiz4@schools.nyc.gov
Perez, Jacqueline Secretary JPerez8@schools.nyc.gov
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9ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS / ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE Supervisor: Assistant Principal Nancy Moore
Room: 228 Email: NMoore@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 2281
The English Language Arts Department supports the development of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in our students so
that they can succeed in college and the workplace. In addition we foster a love for reading and creative expression through language.
The library is a resource for students who need access to research materials for school projects, but also for those who are recreational
readers. Laptops are available for our students in the library during lunch periods, before and after school.
English Language Arts / English as a Second Language Department Team
Department Team Member DOE Email
Abramyan-Bagram, Anna AAbramyanbagram@schools.nyc.gov
Adamczyk, Magda MAdamcz@schools.nyc.gov
Bailey, Meredith MBailey8@schools.nyc.gov
Barbieri, Nicole NBarbie@schools.nyc.gov
Bohner, Jennifer JBohner@schools.nyc.gov
Bonnici, Danielle DBonnici@schools.nyc.gov
Cuffie, Morgan MCuffie@schools.nyc.gov
Dahill, Judith (Librarian – Rm 501) JDahill@schools.nyc.gov
Habibian, Maryam MHabibi@schools.nyc.gov
Kearns, Kevin KKearns@schools.nyc.gov
McGoldrick, Eileen EMcGoldrick@schools.nyc.gov
Thomas, Erica EThomas8@schools.nyc.gov
Wieda, Richard RWieda@schools.nyc.gov
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Supervisor: Assistant Principal Danielle Silva
Room: 243 / 201 Email: DSilva3@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 2015
Foreign Language Arts Department Team
Department Team Member DOE Email
Gorini, Flavia FGorini@schools.nyc.gov
Guasto, Annarose AGuasto@schools.nyc.gov
Vega, Cecilia CVega5@schools.nyc.gov
The HSFI foreign language department is focused on the development of our students in Spanish. New students entering HSFI are
tested to determine their Spanish level and programmed accordingly. The school also offers a Spanish Advanced Placement class for
those students who exceed in this subject matter.
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10MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Supervisor: Assistant Principal Shannon Kohm
Room: 531 Email: SKohm@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 5311
The goal of the Math Department is to provide every student with the conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and problem
solving skills required to function in an increasingly technical world. Our Math Teachers will strive to develop student's appreciation
of the value of mathematics, as a tool for solving real world problems. In doing so, the Math Department hopes to create relevance
and meaning for students, thereby supporting the larger school wide mission of providing a unique learning experience to students
who have an interest in pursuing a fashion related career.
Math Department Team
Department Team Member DOE Email
Chan, Ngai NChan2@schools.nyc.gov
Chiu, Stephanie SChiu5@schools.nyc.gov
Corby, Brian BCorby@schools.nyc.gov
Khan, Daveca DKhan2@schools.nyc.gov
Kilpatrick, Ian IKilpatrick@schools.nyc.gov
Liu, Bruce BLiu@schools.nyc.gov
Magner, Erin EMagner@schools.nyc.gov
Medina, Sharon SMedina5@schools.nyc.gov
Ng, David DNg@schools.nyc.gov
Paz, Shachar Spaz@schools.nyc.gov
Wang, Janice JWang2@schools.nyc.gov
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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Supervisor: Assistant Principal Melissa Frank
Room: 121 / 244 Email: MFrank9@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 1216
The mission of the science department includes developing the logical thinking skills associated with scientific methods of inquiry,
developing an appreciation of science, its multicultural heritage, and its impact on our everyday lives and preparing students for
college level science. Course offerings include Regents Living Environment, Regents Earth Science, Regents Physics, Advanced
Placement (AP) Biology and various elective courses (Psychology, Forensics, Environmental Science, Oceanography, and
Meteorology).
Science Department Team
Department Team Member DOE Email
Alvarez, Yamel YAlvarez3@schools.nyc.gov
Bailey, Dennis DBailey5@schools.nyc.gov
Barnabee, Aimee ABarnabee@schools.nyc.gov
Cammarota, Dominic DCammar@schools.nyc.gov
Dawson, Evan EDawson3@schools.nyc.gov
11De La Rosa, Isabel IDeLaRo@schools.nyc.gov
Herrick, Lisa LHerrick@schools.nyc.gov
Kabwa, Bibiane BKabwa@schools.nyc.gov
Lee, Christopher CLee21@schools.nyc.gov
McCurley, Chris JMccurley2@schools.nyc.gov
Williams, Iyesha IWilliams6@schools.nyc.gov
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SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT Supervisor: Assistant Principal Andre Rodrigues
Room: 515 / 425 Email: ARodrigues@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 5151
The Social Studies ultimate goal is to create a new generation of ‘global citizens’ who are aware and participate in the world around
them. Students receive instruction in Global History & Geography, United States History & Government and Economics during their
four years at Fashion Industries. During these courses an emphasis is placed on seeing how history connects to students’ lives along
with writing skills, vocabulary development and analyzing historical sources.
Social Studies Department Team
Department Team Member DOE Email
Abraskin, Michele MAbraskin@schools.nyc.gov
Cucchiara, Antonia ACucchiara@schools.nyc.gov
Egan, Justin JEgan6@schools.nyc.gov
Fraga Zwibel, Kristin KFraga@schools.nyc.gov
Golden, Karin KGolden4@schools.nyc.gov
Lissauer, Deborah DLissauer@schools.nyc.gov
McGowan, Michelle MMcgowan2@schools.nyc.gov
Michelson, Garin GMichelson@schools.nyc.gov
Newman, Jeff JNewman42@schools.nyc.gov
Sanchez, Jack JSanchez13@schools.nyc.gov
Severino Nortman, Cindy CSeverino@schools.nyc.gov
Shimmon, Anne AKeele@schools.nyc.gov
Sideris, Martha MSideris@schools.nyc.gov
Vasconcellos, Jenelle JVasconcellos@schools.nyc.gov
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12PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Director of Wellness & Athletics: Edie Sostre
Room: 301 Email: OSostre@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 3014
Using two gymnasiums, the Physical Education department’s goal is to promote a healthy and active lifestyle for the students of
Fashion Industries High School. The department offers a wide range of physical education activities including team sports, yoga and
dance. Each student participates in ‘Fitnessgram’ which measures their own individual level of physical fitness.
Physical Education Department Team
Department Team Member DOE Email
Alvarez, Jeremy JAlvarez15@schools.nyc.gov
Bakke, Mary MBakke2@schools.nyc.gov
Booth, Jared JBooth2@schools.nyc.gov
Feil, Eileen EFeil2@schools.nyc.gov
Mendez, Omar OMendez2@schools.nyc.gov
Sostre, Edie OSostre@schools.nyc.gov
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13III. Administrative Offices
ATTENDANCE OFFICE Supervisor: Assistant Principal Rachel Bernstein
Room: 127 Email: RBernstein10@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 1272
Point People: Coordinator Jeanne Klepacki
Room: 201 Email: JKlepacki@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 201_
Attendance Teacher Hugo Perez
Room: 201 Email: HPerez2@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 201_
Attendance Aide George Gibbons
Room: 201 Email: GGibbons2@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 201_
The Attendance Office distributes and collects attendance bubble sheets from teachers, enters them into ATS and makes updates and
changes as needed. Members of the attendance staff meet weekly (and with the guidance staff monthly) to work on an individual basis
with truant students by calling in parents for meetings, putting students on progress reports and doing visits to student’s homes.
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GUIDANCE / PUPIL ACCOUNTING OFFICE Supervisor: Assistant Principal Rachel Bernstein
Room: 101 Email: RBernstein10@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 1272
The mission of the department is to work with students to regarding graduation requirements and how to best position themselves for
the college application process, but also to identify and assist students who may be experiencing psychological, emotional, social,
personal and/or academic difficulties. The counselors work with students in groups and individually, and rely a on referrals from
parents and teachers.
The Office of Pupil Accounting helps maintain and update the information we have on each student such as address and phone,
emergency contact numbers, language preference, working papers, and admit and discharge history.
Guidance Counselor Telephone Extension DOE Email OP Designations
Wilson Sia 1017 WSia@schools.nyc.gov A, B, C, D
Jessica Weiss 1019 JWeiss4@schools.nyc.gov E, F, G, H
Jenny Vongerichten 1018 JVonger@schools.nyc.gov M, N, P, Q
Josh Duke 1014 JDuke@schools.nyc.gov R, S, T, U
Alex Jones 1011 AJones22@schools.nyc.gov V, W, X, Y
Rachel Bernstein 1272 RBernstein10@schools.nyc.gov Z
Luz Hernandez, 3291 LHernandez5@schools.nyc.gov Any official BEGINNING
Support Services Counselor with a letter
Sarah Cody, 101_ SCody@schools.nyc.gov
Pupil Accounting Secretary
14HOW TO READ OP DESIGNATIONS
First Designation Second Designation Third Designation*
Year student entered HS: Counselor OP Designations: Grade Level:
2013 = 3
2012 = 2 Mr. Sia A, B, C, D 2 = Senior (12th grade)
2011 = 1 Ms. Weiss E, F, G, H 1 = Junior (11th grade)
2010 = 0 Ms. Vongerichten M, N, P, Q 0 = Sophomore (10th grade)
2009 = 9 Mr. Duke R, S, T, U 9= Freshman (9th grade)
2008 = 8 Mr. Jones V, W, X, Y
Ms. Bernstein Z
Example: 2A0
(2= entered in 2012; A= Sia; 0 = Sophomore)
*OP designations neither imply nor determine a student’s date of graduation. When the third designation is not consistent with the
date of a student’s entry to high school (first designation), this may only reflect missing credits or examinations. In such cases, a
student may be taking additional evening school or independent study classes that would not appear on his or her program card. Please
encourage students to see their guidance counselors to discuss graduation requirements vis-à-vis their academic transcripts.
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CAREER & COLLEGE OFFICE / STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER Point People: College Counselor Kate McKeon
Room: 729 Email: KMckeon4@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 7292
Work-Based Learning Coordinator Talim Johnson
Room: 729 Email: TJohnso9@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 7294
National Honor Society Director Magda Adamczyk
Room: 729 Email: MAdamcz@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 729_
College & Career Office / Student Success Center
The College Office serves as a center for students as they become familiar with the college application process, research schools, sign up for the
SAT exams, and complete applications for schools, scholarships and financial aid. Ms. Ciabotti completes class visits and works with students in
groups and on an individual basis. The College and Career Office will house the Work-Based Learning and National Honor Society offices.
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15PROGRAMMING & TESTING OFFICE Programming Supervisor: Assistant Principal Melissa Frank
Room: 121 Email: MFrank9@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 1216
Programmer, _____________________________
Room: 121 Email: @schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. ____
The programming office determines student schedules for the regular academic year, Extended Day, and Summer School. The office
ensures that students receive necessary classes, and that they are given honors or support classes when appropriate.
Testing Supervisor: Assistant Principal Shannon Kohm
Room: 531 Email: SKohm@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 5311
Testing Coordinator, Justin Egan
Room: 121 Email: JEgan6@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. ____
Students will be required to take a variety of Formal and Periodic Assessments while enrolled at Fashion, which will have significant
implications on their High School Graduation and College Admission. These assessments include: Regents/RCT Exams; PSAT/SAT
Exams; ACT Exams; ACUITY Exams; Trade Exams. The testing makes sure that all students are correctly programmed for these
exams and executes the administration of these examinations.
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SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER Point Person: Director of Wellness & Athletics Edie Sostre
Room: 301 Email: OSostre@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 3014
School Nurse Ellen Lanzi
Room: 343 Email: ELanzi@health.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. ____
Health Aide Sonia Medina
Room: 343 Email: SMedina4@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. ____
The Institute of Family Health (IFH) will be providing medical care to the students of the High School of Fashion Industries. IFH will have
doctors, nurses, dentists and a variety of health care professionals on staff to care for our students. No student will ever be turned away from
service regardless of their health insurance (or lack of) status.
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16DEAN’S OFFICE Supervisor: Assistant Principal Giovanni Raschilla
Room: 143 Email: GRaschi@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 1431
Point People: Dean Brian Corby
Room: 149 Email: BCorby@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 1494
Dean Michelle Riviere
Room: 149 Email: MRivier@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 1493
Dean Maryam Habibian
Room: 149 Email: MHabibi@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 1495
Dean Jeff Newman
Room: 149 Email: JNewman42@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 149_
School Aide Pamela Rodriguez
Room: 149 Email: PRodriguez4@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 1491
School Aide Ligaya Mapp
Room: 149 Email: LMapp3@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 1497
The mission of the Dean’s Office is to create an environment that is not only secure and safe, but supports instruction. We strive to
promote the total well-being of the student, with a focus on the social, moral and intellectual character development of all we serve.
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CUSTODIAN OFFICE Point People: Custodian Manager George Trifun
Room: 129 Email: CM600@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 1292
Foreman Ray Cruz
Email: CM600@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 1291
Prepare and maintains the building facility in its entirety. The school custodian acts as a point person with the school administration
and to the School Construction Authority.
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STUDENT GOVERNMENT & STUDENT ACTIVITIES Point Person: Coordinator of Student Activities Rachael Gibson
Room: 829 Email: RGibson@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 8291
The goal of student activities at HSFI is to embrace all of our students into the school community so that they are engaged in a
positive manner in our co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Clubs and activities are open to all students at HSFI. The Student
Government and COSA (Coordinator of Student Activities) plan events all year to empower students to express their talents, artistic
abilities, and school spirit. Some of these activities are; Spirit Days, Homecoming, Halloween Dance and Costume Contest, The
Annual Variety Show, Pep Rallies, Dances, Blood-Drive, field trips, fundraisers, award ceremonies, Prom and many more.
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17ADMISSIONS / MAIN OFFICE Supervisor: Assistant Principal Danielle Silva
Room: 201 Email: DSilva3@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 2015
Admissions Associate Director Rosa Chavez
Email: RChavez5@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 201_
School Aide Maria Corchado
Room: 201 Email: LMapp3@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 2011
School Aide Sarah Joseph
Room: 201 Email: SJoseph19@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 201_
School Aide Deyanira Abreu
Room: 201 Email: DAbreu6@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 201_
School Aide Deborah Graham
Room: 201 Email: DGraham8@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 201_
The admissions office is responsible for insuring the enrollment of each incoming class of the High School of Fashion Industries. The
office oversees six admission testing / open house sessions along with freshman orientation. In order to secure the highest quality
students attending HSFI, the office does extensive outreach with junior high schools across the five boroughs.
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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICE Point Person: Alumni Association Director Belinda David
Room: 134 / 621 Email: BDavid@schools.nyc.gov / hsfiaa@gmail.com / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 6211
The mission of the Alumni Association of the High School of Fashion Industries is to ensure that our Alumni maintain an active role
in the success of the students at the High School of Fashion Industries. We also seek to provide a space for Alumni to remain
connected to the institution and individuals that helped shape their lives. Our intent is to organize Alumni to support HSFI through
various initiatives including but not limited to scholarship and internship opportunities.
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RELATIONSHIP ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM Point Person: Allison Drieves, RAPP Coordinator
Room: 803A Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 803_
This school-based program is one of the most extensive domestic violence prevention programs in New York City, and is critical to
ending relationship abuse among young people. Through a comprehensive curriculum, students learn to recognize and change
destructive patterns of behavior before they are transferred to adult relationships. Social workers (MSW) deliver an array of
relationship abuse services through four components: prevention classes, intervention counseling, staff development and training, and
community outreach. RAPP fosters a school climate with zero tolerance for abusive behavior in all of its forms, thereby promoting a
safe and productive learning environment for students and staff.
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18TECHNOLOGY OFFICE Supervisor: Assistant Principal Joe Tallone
Room: 223 Email: JTallon@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 2234
Point People: Technology Coordinator Randy Abdallah
Room: 615 Email: RAbdalla@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 6151
Computer Tech Freddy Villalona
Room: 931 Email: FVillalona@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 1931
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ORGANIZATIONAL OFFICES Supervisor: Assistant Principal Joe Tallone
Room: 223 Email: JTallon@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 2234
PAYROLL OFFICE Point Person: Payroll Secretary Linda Herzog
Room: 119 Email: LHerzog@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 1191
PURCHASING OFFICE / SCHOOL TREASURER Point Person: Purchasing Secretary Jeanne Chin
Room: 223 Email: JChin9@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 2231
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE Point Person: Victor Montenegro
Room: 223 Email: VMontenegro@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 2235
SCHOOL STORE School Aide Sonia Velez
Room: 123 Email: SVelez4@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 1231
COPY ROOM School Aide Mark Stoute
Room: 102 Email: MStoute@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 1023
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PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE Supervisor: Principal Daryl Blank
Room: 819 Email: DBlank@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 8191
Principal’s Secretary Angela Ianniello
Email: AIanniello@schools.nyc.gov / Telephone Number (212) 255-1235 ext. 8191
The Office of the Principal, located in Room 819, is designed to coordinate the efforts of all the stakeholders within the Fashion
Industries community – students, staff, parents and corporate partners. The goal of this office is foster discussion and collaboration
among these groups in order to maintain Fashion’s standing as a high level educational environment.
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19III. School Schedules and Staff Attendance
STAFF TIME SCHEDULES
PD REGULAR ORGANIZATION FACULTY PEER
(OP) CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP
DAY OP
1 8:10-8:55 8:10-8:52 8:30-9:05 8:10-8:50
45 Minutes 42 Minutes 35 Minutes 40 Minutes
2 8:59-9:44 8:57-9:39 9:09—9:44 8:55-9:35
45 Minutes 42 Minutes 35 Minutes 40 Minutes
3 9:49-10:37 9:44-10:26 9:48-10:28 9:40-10:20
48 Minutes 42 Minutes 40 Minutes 40 Minutes
(Announcements will (Announcements will (Announcements will (Announcements will
be made) be made) be made) be made)
10:31-10:51 10:25-10:55
20 Minutes 30 Minutes
4 10:42-11:27 10:56-11:38 10:32-11:07 11:00-11:40
45 Minutes 42 Minutes 35 Minutes 40 Minutes
5 11:32-12:17 11:43-12:25 11:11-11:46 11:45-12:25
45 Minutes 42 Minutes 35 Minutes 40 Minutes
6 12:22-1:07 12:30-1:12 11:50-12:25 12:30-1:10
45 Minutes 42 Minutes 35 Minutes 40 Minutes
7 1:12-1:57 1:17-1:59 12:29-1:04 1:15-1:55
45 Minutes 42 Minutes 35 Minutes 40 Minutes
8 2:02-2:47 2:04-2:46 1:08-1:43 2:00-2:40
45 Minutes 42 Minutes 35 Minutes 40 Minutes
9 2:52-3:37 2:51-3:33 1:47-2:22 2:45-3:25
45 Minutes 42 Minutes 35 Minutes 40 Minutes
10 FACULTY
CONFERENCE
2:27-4:00
Teacher Time Schedules
EARLY SESSION LATE Session
8:02-2:52 8:52-3:42
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: ON FACULTY CONFERENCE DAY, OUR SCHOOL IS ON A SINGLE SESSION. ALL FACULTY,
REGARDLESS WHETHER YOU ARE ON EARLY OR LATE SESSION, ARE DUE IN AT 8:25 A.M.
20TEACHER LATENESS & ATTENDANCE
Lateness
A teacher who arrives in the school on time should sign-in in the 1st floor clock room, and be in the classroom ready to teach at the
beginning of his/her first assigned teaching period. Teachers are expected to arrive to all their assignments at least one minute before
the music between the change of classes ends.
School Lateness procedures:
Pedagogical staff sign-in in the Clock Room.
Early session staff who arrive after 8:10 and late session staff who arrive after 8:55 must sign the late sheet clearly designating
the time they have arrived to school. Staff who do not designate a time that they arrive late will have this time determined by
the payroll secretary, Ms. Herzog, who will approximate the time the staff member arrived.
Staff late due to transportation delays may pick up a transit delay form in Room 119. It is the staff member’s responsibility to
obtain verification of the delay from the Transit Authority (or L.I.R.R. or Metro North, etc.) and then submit this form to the
Payroll Secretary so that the lateness involved can be expunged.
The principal is cognizant that severe weather conditions and major transit problems could cause delays and does consider this
when reviewing staff lateness; the payroll secretary, Ms. Herzog, will make a notation on the late sheet for severe weather
conditions or major transit delays.
A teacher with a special situation leading to lateness should speak with the principal to see if a mutually determined course of
action can be decided on.
Absence
The school year has numerous holidays and recesses. There are only between 182 and 186 actual school days a year, many of them
given over to testing. Please try to limit your absences. Your students need the instruction you and only you can provide.
If you are going to be absent, please call (212) 255-8176 prior to 6:30 A.M. You can call much earlier – the message machine
is turned on every afternoon by 4:00 P.M. In order for us to get a substitute teacher for your classes, we need early notification;
otherwise, your colleagues will be assigned coverages for your classes. If for some reason the phone number above is
inoperative, call the regular school number (212) 255-1235 extension 1191.
If you are going to miss all or part of a school day because of required attendance at a school system meeting or workshop or
because you are going on approved school trip with your class, you must inform the Payroll Secretary in 119 in advance.
Whenever you are absent due to illness, on your first day back in school, please report to the Payroll Secretary in 119 to sign
for your absence.
If you know you are going to be absent (for jury duty, personal business, scheduled medical procedure, etc.), it is your
responsibility to leave lesson plans and materials for your substitute with your department supervisor. Any student work
collected by your substitute and left for you should be graded and returned to the students so that they realize that work done
even when you are absent will be counted.
Official Policy of the School System: When a teacher is absent for any reason, there is a presumption that students are missing
instruction even though other arrangements are made for class coverage. Sick days and personal days are not to be viewed as
an accrued property right to be used at the discretion of the teacher. Chancellor’s Regulation C-601 sets forth the attendance
21and service required of pedagogical employees in schools, including procedures in cases of lateness and fractional absence
from duty.
STORM DAY PROCEDURES
The Chancellor will make the city-wide decision to close or delay the opening of schools during stormy weather or other
emergency situation. The decision will be made as early as possible prior to 6:00 A.M. on the affected day. Radio and TV
stations will be notified as soon as possible prior to 6:00 A.M. Staff and parents should listen to information broadcast by new
radio stations as WINS (1010 AM) and WCBS (880 AM).
All field trips and after school activities are cancelled on delayed opening days. All personnel have the responsibility and
obligation to report to work by the later starting time due to the delayed opening. Normal attendance reporting standards apply
(absences and latenesses) based on the later starting time. In the event that a storm intensifies during the school day, the
Chancellor will notify all superintendents and radio and television media of an earlier dismissal schedule. This information will
then be given to school principals.
COVERAGES
When a teacher is absent, every attempt is made to call a substitute. However, every teacher may be called upon to cover up to one
class per semester (two per year) without additional compensation. Coverages may not be refused. As part of the UFT Contract,
pedagogues are obligated to comply with the request for assistance. Keep in mind that in the best interest of our students, cooperation
is essential. Failure to comply with this contractual obligation, may lead to disciplinary action. In addition, you will be placed back
into the eligibility rotation; and your supervisor will be notified.
If you would like to volunteer for paid coverages after these two, please see the payroll secretary, Ms. Herzog, in 119. Coverages are
emergencies that require immediate attention. The payroll secretary, Ms. Herzog, acts on the school’s behalf to assign emergency
coverages as needed.
Our procedure has been in place for many years and is equitable to all staff members. The assignments are filled as follows:
Staff members are selected on a non-seniority rotating basis to fulfill their contractual obligation of one non-paid coverage
each semester.
Coverage sheets will placed in the clock room near the sign-in sheets
Please alert us as soon as you are aware when you plan to be absent for any or all of your classes.
Our policy requires that staff members report absences via a dedicated phone line by 6:30 am. The number is 212-255-8176.
If you require coverage for a meeting, you are requested to submit an approved meeting/trip form (available in room 119) to
the payroll secretary, Ms. Herzog, 48 hours in advance.
22PROFESSIONAL ASSIGNMENTS
Procedures for assigning Professional Activity Assignments follow the guidelines of Circular 6R. Early in the spring semester of the
preceding school year, the principal meets with the UFT Consultative Committee to determine the menu of offered activities. Eligible
staff will make their selections by mid-June. These are to be considered as regular teaching assignments. Pursuant to the collective
bargaining agreement, each semester, teachers are to devote 90 hours to their Professional Assignment, a total of 180 hours a school
year. Questions about professional activity assignments should be referred to the Principal.
Here is the current menu of Professional Assignments:
1. DEPARTMENT FACILITATOR
The number of teachers assigned to his/her department will vary depending on department size and need. Department Assistant
Principals/Coordinators will meet early each semester to determine a schedule suitable for the teacher(s) in the activity and which
meets the needs of the entire department.
Teachers selected for this activity will work on activities decided upon in consultation with the department supervisor. These may
include but are not limited to:
Providing management and inventory control over the department’s books, audio-visual equipment. Maintain required
NYSTL and DOE computerized records; and/or
Participation in focus groups or in common planning times with other pedagogues; and/or
Recruiting and training a team of service students to assist with the appropriate aspects of this activity; and/or
Assisting the department supervisor with the research selection and ordering of new texts and supplies; and/or
Under the direction of the department supervisor, working with the APA for the appropriate removal of obsolete or unusable
texts; and/or
Preparation of department materials (i.e. classification of rocks and minerals for student use in Earth Science); and/or
The number of available positions for this activity is dependent on the needs of the department.
Point Person: Department Supervisor / Principal
2. INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES FACILITATOR
In order to properly address Instructional Support Services students’ instructional needs, the responsibilities of this professional
assignment include: IEP file review; Annual Review and conferences; meet with students for informal assessment and discussion of
transition goals; parent outreach; attend Triennials and EPC meetings; and meet with general education teachers to discuss the student
progress.
The number of available positions for this activity is dependent on the needs of the department.
Point Person: Department Supervisor
233. SUPPORT OF BLENDED, ONLINE LEARNING
With the school’s acceptance into the iZone learning community Fashion students will have access to take classes online that the
school currently does not offer – selected Advanced Placement classes, Honors classes and/or Elective classes. This position will
provide instructional support to students who are taking these classes through iZone. This position is NOT designed as a computer
technical support position – the main focus of the position is academic support.
The number of available positions for this activity is dependent on the needs of the school.
Point Person: Department Supervisor
4. ID PICTURE-TAKING
Taking of ID pictures of freshman class (approximately 575 students), entering sophomores, and replacing lost IDs. The majority of
the work will take place in the fall semester but will continue into the spring with the replacement of lost ID cards.
The number of available positions for this activity shall not exceed 1.
Point Person: G. Raschilla
5. HALL PATROL
Teachers will maintain hallway decorum by supervising their hallway posts. Posts will be stationary—teachers will be stationed at
opposite ends of select hallways. Teachers’ duties will include, but not be limited to, maintaining quiet hallways during assigned
period, supervising hallway movement in and out of classrooms, restrooms, and offices.
The number of available positions for this activity shall not exceed 9.
Point person: G. Raschilla
6. DOOR DUTY
A teacher will be assigned to a fixed post supervising an entryway. Post will be stationary. Teachers’ duties will include, but not be
limited to, maintaining quiet lobby during assigned period, notifying a school safety agent when a student has left the building or if an
unauthorized person enters. Persons in this assignment must remain in this assignment until they are relieved. A master staff schedule
will be formulated.
The number of available positions for this activity shall not exceed 18.
Point person: G. Raschilla
7. TUTORING (not to exceed 10 students a period)
Teachers who have selected this assignment will work under the supervision of their department supervisor. Teachers will maintain
attendance records on tutoring sessions and use a predetermined location for tutoring which will take place during student lunch
periods or alternate times approved by Department Assistant Principal.
The number of available positions for this activity is dependent on the needs of the department.
Point Person: Department Supervisor / Principal
248. CAFETERIA DUTY
Teachers in this position will be responsible for preventing “cutters” from entering the cafeteria, along with supervising the students in
the cafeteria. The teacher assigned to this activity will be supervised by the Assistant Principal for Security. Teachers in this activity
will also be responsible for enforcing the Clean Table campaign—making sure that students clean up their tables.
The number of available positions for this activity shall not exceed 4.
Point person: G. Raschilla
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TIME-COMPENSATED POSITIONS
Those serving in Compensatory Time Positions shall continue to do the work of their respective Compensatory Time position during
their professional periods (Article 7U5). As a pedagogue in a time-compensated position, and to insure fairness that all the provisions
of the new contract are met, you are obligated to “at the beginning of each term, submit to the Principal for approval, a plan for the use
of your professional assignment period.” (Article 7U6)
Point person: Department Supervisor
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COACHES
Teachers serving as athletic coaches are permitted to use their professional periods to further the work of their activity, and must at the
beginning of each term, submit to the Principal for approval a plan for use of their professional periods.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR NEW TEACHERS
Teachers new to the school system may be assigned by the Principal to professional development or common planning as their
professional activity.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Afternoon and evening conferences are scheduled each semester, usually in October and March. Contractually, all teachers and
supervisory staff must be present for these conferences. Those absent will be required to make up the time in an appropriate manner.
JURY DUTY AND EXCUSED ABSENCES
Serving on a jury is a right and a privilege. Unfortunately, to do so during the school year is often disruptive to your students’
education. You can usually apply for postponements of jury duty or re-schedule the duty for a less disruptive time. If you would like
to do this, see the Principal’s Secretary, Ms. Ianniello, in 819 for an official letter requesting a postponement.
25V. Marking, Grading and Programming
SCHOOL UNIFORM GRADING POLICY
Grades are evaluative instruments and indicators that measure students' achievements, efforts, and extent of progress in their
classes. The components of a grade are academically and technically based and reflect each student’s competency in the course
content. The High School of Fashion Industries issues report cards six times a year (three per semester). Semesters run September
through January and February through June. At the conclusion of each semester final grades are entered onto students’ transcripts.
Students earn one credit for each passing grade; students in advanced placement courses earn 1.10 credits for each passing advanced
placement course.
Grades may reflect class work, homework, projects, papers, examinations, participation and performance in each subject area.
Absence, cutting and excessive lateness will contribute to lower grades or failure since they contribute to a student's inability to
participate in lessons and achieve full competency in course material. All assessments will be returned to students with constructive
feedback and/or reflective questions to assist students in improving their understanding.
Teachers are required to explain to students how grades are determined through a written contract that is distributed at the
beginning of each term. Contracts, positive in tone, will fully explain how a grade is determined (weights accorded to each category
and aligned with department and school wide policy). Contracts will also include statements about opportunities for extra credit,
where appropriate. Teachers will consider the school’s new ‘Jupiter Grades’ online program to communicate achievement with
students and parents. These guidelines for grading will be distributed by departments in a contract to be signed by students, parents or
guardians, and teachers.
The school's academic honor code will be part of the contracts:
“Falcons A-Flight”
The High School of Fashion Industries Academic Honor Code and Scholar’s Pledge
As a student of the High School of Fashion Industries, I understand that I am responsible for my own learning and behavior, I also
recognize that there are scholarly traits which will lead me to college and career success, and these traits include:
■ Following SOARR - Safety, Ownership, Achievement, Respect and Responsibility.
■ Being SAFE - wearing my ID at all times, using caution when walking to-and-from class in the hallways, elevators and stairways,
dressing appropriately for school by following the dress code.
■ Taking OWNERSHIP - taking pride in the quality of my work, my school and my community; owning up to mistakes and
disobedience.
■ Being ACHIEVEMENT ORIENTED - having goals and striving to reach them.
■ Having RESPECT - for myself, my peers, the faculty and administration; not using vulgar language; following the ‘Golden Rule’
that ‘one should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself.’
■ Staying on top of my RESPONSIBILITIES - including all expectations on grades, homework, and studying. Furthermore staying on
top of after-school activities and obligations.
■ Having ACADEMIC INTEGRITY - having honesty in all learning tasks, which includes;
●Knowing that the unethical behaviors of cheating and plagiarism damage chances for success and also impact the success of others,
and therefore is not tolerated.
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