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Watkins Glen Central School District 2017-18
Calendar
Kali Bond Draco Del TorroMessages from the Board President and Superintendent
Welcome to the 2017-18 school year! This is certainly a year of change. The Watkins The Watkins Glen Central School
Glen Central School District wishes retiring Superintendent Tom Phillips the best as he District Board of Education, school staff,
moves to the next chapter of his life. Tom has served our district for 11 years. During his and I take this opportunity to welcome you
time here, he led the way in three successful capital projects, 10 school budgets and to the 2017-18 school year. Thank you for
the ratification of all contracts he negotiated for the district. Upon the retirement of Tom making Watkins Glen your school of choice
Phillips, we extend a warm welcome to the incoming Superintendent of Schools Greg – we work hard to set ourselves apart in
Kelahan. Greg joins us from Oriskany, NY, where he served as superintendent for 8 years. how we attend to the individual needs of
Along with Tom, we also wish Marie Keefer, district clerk, the best in retirement. The our students and families. As our mission
incoming superintendent’s secretary and Board of Education clerk is Renee Angle. states: “Together, school and commu-
We had several faculty and staff retirements and we wish them well as we welcome nity shall provide for growth, learning
new members to the Watkins Glen team. The Board of Education expresses gratitude to and achievement at all levels.” It is our
former member Keith Caslin and welcomes new board member Tracey VanSkiver. intent to have our words and actions match
Last year, our athletic teams and coaches did a fantastic job representing the WGCSD our mission statement every day and in
in athletic competitions. We had many of our sport teams recognized as Scholar Athlete every way.
Teams by the NYS Public High School Athletics Association. Our varsity girls’ basketball We thank all of you who are contribut-
team won the NYS Class “C” State Title and Amanda Pike was named standout NYS player ing to the success of Watkins Glen schools
of the year. Our cross-country team achieved Class “C” State Champions and Patrick Hazlitt and our students. We believe that our
earned an individual title in the 800-meter run. There were several other athletes who partnership is key, and home-school com-
participated in the NYS finals. Congratulations to all! munication is essential for our success. We
During the summer, the district again participated in the Summer Food Service do our best to provide you with accurate Dominick Rolston
Program. This program provides free meals to all children 18 years and under. Food was information. This school calendar provides
distributed at several locations throughout the community, including our High School you with our best estimate of activities and events planned for the school year. It is always
cafeteria. our hope that changes to this calendar are not required; however, we know that additional
Watkins Glen is truly a community that works together. Due to the collaborative opportunities arise and things beyond our control cause us to make adjustments during
efforts of our school district, the Village of Watkins Glen, Village of Burdett, Town of Hector the school year. We will do our best to notify you in advance of changes to this calendar.
and the corporate support of Cargill, we were able to continue the Summer Recreation In emergencies and for last-minute changes to our schedule we will use our school mes-
Program. This was a true team effort, with the winner being our children. senger notification system. Also, you may use the school’s website when seeking addi-
To our administrators, faculty and staff, a big thank you for your dedication to our tional scheduling information.
children as we begin another successful year! My very best wishes to all of us for a successful school year.
Sincerely,
Greg Kelahan
Gloria P. Brubaker Superintendent of Schools
Board of Education President
District Mission
Together, school and community shall provide for growth, learning and achievement at all levels.
1The Watkins Glen Board of Education
Board Members Term Expires Information available on professional
qualifications
Gloria Brubaker, President................................................................................................................. June 30, 2020 The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), enacted on
3565 State Route 329, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 Phone: 535-2036 January 8, 2002, introduced many
Mark Franzese, Vice President........................................................................................................... June 30, 2019 changes designed to improve student
PO Box 97, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 Phone: 368-3336 achievement. This district receives Title
Kris Clarkson......................................................................................................................................... June 30, 2020 I Federal funds to implement these
102 Willow Drive, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 Phone: 368-3565 services, which are regulated through
Kristin Hazlitt........................................................................................................................................ June 30, 2019 the amended Elementary and Second-
PO Box 93, Hector, NY 14841 Phone: 546-7127 ary Education Act.
Kelly McCarthy...................................................................................................................................... June 30, 2018 The New York State Department
5859 State Route 414, Hector, NY 14841 Phone: 592-1653 of Education developed guidance and
Barbara Schimizzi................................................................................................................................. June 30, 2018 regulations for Title I requirements,
303 North Jackson Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 Phone: 535-4971 including teacher and paraprofessional
Tracey VanSkiver................................................................................................................................... June 30, 2020 qualifications. As a parent/guardian of
2492 County Line Road, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 Phone: 333-6824 a student attending a Title I school, you
may request the following information
Accessing board policies regarding the professional qualifica-
Board of Education meetings tions of your child’s teacher(s) and Addison Patrignami
Meetings of the Watkins Glen Central School District Board of Education policies are available to the public
on the district website–www.wgcsd.org. Board of Education paraprofessional staff:
Board of Education are generally held on the first and third
meetings follow an established agenda, with supplemental • whether the teacher has met state qualification and
Monday of each month. From September through June, a
items added only at the direction of the superintendent licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas
business meeting is held on the first Monday and a work-
and/or members of the board. in which he/she provides instruction;
shop session is held on the third Monday of the month.
• whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or
During July and August, both sessions are business meet-
Title IX - Non-Discrimination Policy other provisional status through which state qualifica-
ings. Board of Education meetings begin at 5:45 PM
The Watkins Glen Central School District does not tions or licensing criteria have been waived;
During the winter months, board meetings may be
discriminate on the basis of gender in its educational pro- • the baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and
held more frequently than every other Monday as the board
grams, activities or employment policies as required by Title any other graduate certification or degree held by the
builds the educational plan/budget for the following school
IX of the 1972 Education amendments. teacher and the field of discipline of the certification or
year.
The District Data Coordinator is responsible for coordi- degree; and
Media coverage for Board of Education meetings may
nation of activities relating to compliance with Title IX. The • whether your child is provided services by paraprofe-
be found in the Watkins Review & Express, the Star-Gazette,
coordinator will provide information on complaint proce- sionals and, if so, their qualifications.
The Leader, the Ithaca Journal, on The Odessa File and on
dures to any student or employee who feels that his or her For further information, please contact the superinten-
radio station WFLR.
rights under Title IX may have been violated by the district dent’s office at 535-3220.
or its officials.
2District Staff
District Office
Superintendent.................................................... Greg Kelahan...........................535-3220
Superintendent’s Secretary.................................. Reneé Angle............................535-3220
Business Manager................................................ Gayle Sedlack...........................535-3219
Senior Keyboard Specialist................................... Michelle Habbershaw..............535-3219
Treasurer/Central Registrar................................... Diana Crane.............................534-3219
Extra Classroom Activities Treasurer...................... Diana Crane.............................535-3219
District Data Coordinator/Athletic Admin............. Rodney Weeden......................535-3280
Instruction & Data Coordinator Secretary............. Kristina Olevnik.......................535-3254
Athletic Secretary.................................................. Tracie McIlroy...........................535-3280
Director of Student Services/CSE/CPSE ................ Kristine Somerville..................535-3254
504 Coordinator and Compliance Officer............. Kristine Somerville..................535-3254
CSE Chairperson................................................... Amy Miller...............................535-3254
Dir. of Special Services Secretary.......................... Gail Butler................................535-3254
Tax Collector......................................................... Michelle Habbershaw..............535-3219
School Physician................................................... Dr. Jamie Coleman..................535-7154
District Clerk......................................................... Reneé Angle............................535-3220
Claims Auditor...................................................... Sharon Clark............................535-3219
Records Management Officer............................... Gayle Sedlack...........................535-3219 Rachel Greist
AHERA/Right to Know Officer............................... Gerald Harriger........................535-3271
Director of Curriculum & Instruction.................... Kristine Somerville..................535-3254 Elementary School
Hearing Officer – Equality & Title IX...................... Rodney Weeden......................535-3280 Elementary School Principal................................. Rebecca Trank..........................535-3250
Director of Technology.......................................... Melanie Chandler....................535-3219 Elementary Principal Secretary............................. Sonja Croft...............................535-3250
Technology Department Secretary........................ Nancy Bradascio.......................535-3219 Main Office Keyboard Specialist........................... Linda Brown.............................535-3250
Main Office Clerk.................................................. Kimberly McAtee.....................535-3250
School Counselor.................................................. Alyssa Hoobler.........................535-3250
High School School Counselor.................................................. Christin Bresett........................535-3250
High School Principal........................................... Kai D’Alleva..............................535-3210
Guidance Secretary............................................... Elaine Elsik-Malina...................535-3250
High School Principal Secretary........................... Deb Hepler..............................535-3210
Attendance Officer................................................ Lindsey Starr............................535-3250
High School Building Secretary............................ Kathy Crans..............................535-3210
Health Office......................................................... Mendy Thorsland, RN...............535-3252
Student Services Clerk.......................................... Dawn Harrell............................535-3221
Wendy Hatch, LPN
School Counselor.................................................. Michelle Simiele......................535-3221
School Counselor.................................................. Melissa Woodward..................535-3221
Student Services Secretary................................... Robin Bingham........................535-3221 Bus Garage
Attendance Officer................................................ Robin Bingham........................535-3210 Transportation Director......................................... Michelle Clark.........................535-3270
Health Office......................................................... Janice Standish, RN.................535-3212 Clerk..................................................................... Magen Kingsley......................535-3270
Food Services Manager........................................ Rob Cole..................................535-3214
Operations & Maintenance
Facilities Director II............................................... Gerald Harriger.......................535-3271
3 Secretary to O & M................................................ Emilee Miller..........................535-3271September 2017
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
3 4 • Faculty conference day - 5 6 7 8 9
• No school – Labor Day No school for students • First day of school •Regular day of school, •Senior magazine sales •ACT exam
•HS Open House grades PK-9 only PK-12 begin
Grade 7, 5-6 PM •PK-12 marking period 1 • PK-12 early dismissal
Grades 8-12, 5:30 -7 PM begins
•ES open House, 5-7:30 PM
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
•Instrument rental night,
6:30 PM, ES Caf.
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
• HS pictures •Senior magazine sales end
•Senior portraits
August October
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
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27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31Health Office Information
Health Screenings Student Accident Insurance Coverage School-based Health Clinic
The district offers a variety of services to our students Watkins Glen District students and athletes are covered For the convenience of parents and students, a Student
and their parents. Routine screenings are performed at rec- by an excess insurance policy. All injuries that require medi- Health Clinic is located in the High School health office. The
ommended grade levels. Screenings also are available upon cal attention must be reported to the school’s health office clinic is open to district students in grades PreK - 12 from 8
parent request if a concern is present. Parents are notified of as soon as possible. For more information, please contact to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays when school is in session.
findings that require a referral. Physical exams are required Janice Standish, RN, in the High School Health Office at No appointment is necessary, but students must have a
for new entrants, and for grades PreK, K, 2, 4, 7 and 10. 535-3212. signed parent/guardian consent form on file to be seen by
Parents are asked to submit copies of recent physical exams the physician, Dr. Jamie Coleman.
by their private physician for those grade levels. If a copy Immunization Records Parents may call the school heath office to request that
is not received within 30 days of the start of school, an ap- All enrolled students are required by law to be up to their child be seen during one of the scheduled times. Dr.
pointment will be made with the school physician to provide date on mandated immunizations. Immunization require- Coleman will provide a complete summary of each visit so
a physical during school hours. Athletic screenings also are ments are monitored by the school nurses, and they can parents can follow up with the family physician, if necessary.
performed by the school physician if there is no current copy answer any questions about these requirements. These If you would like your child to be seen at the clinic, con-
of a private physical on file. In addition, the school physician records need to be verified and signed by your physician or tact the district office for the necessary consent and insurance
is available to provide physicals for working papers in the HS provider. Failure to comply with these mandates may result forms and return the completed forms to the school health
Health Office. in exclusion from school. If you need immunization records office or the district office. For more information, please call
for college, camp or childcare, you may request a copy from the district office at 535-3219.
Medication Procedures the school’s health offices. The clinic was established in partnership with Schuyler
No medication, including non-prescription medication Hospital.
such as pain relievers, antacids or allergy medication, can
be administered by school nurses unless accompanied by
Medical Staff
School Physician.....................................Dr. Jamie Coleman
a written prescription from a physician. Medication to be
given during school hours must be supplied by the fam-
ily and in its original container with the prescription label Health Offices
attached. Parents must sign a permission slip indicating Elementary School................................................ 535-3252
consent for the school nurse to administer the medication in Mendy Thorsland, RN
school. These forms are available in the school health offices. Wendy Hatch, LPN
Parental permission also must be given for students to use
cough drops and sunscreen in school and these items must High School.......................................................... 535-3212
be kept in the Health Office. Janice Standish, RN
The school Health Offices are developing web pages accessible through the district website. Check the nurse’s pages for
health tips and information and downloadable health forms.
Seamus Mooney
4October 2017
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
•Gr. 7-12 interim marking •SAT exam
period ends
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
• No school – Columbus Day •PSAT exam, HS •Gr. 7-12 interim reports •Homecoming parade,
published tailgate party,
•Early dismissal drill - 15 •Game, 7 PM
minute early release •Dance following game
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
•ES pictures • No school for students -
Conference Day
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
•Modified winter season 1 •ACT exam
practice begins
29 30 31
September November
1 2 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 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30District Policies
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act If you do not want the school district to disclose direc-
(FERPA) Notice for Directory Information tory information from your child’s education records without
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), your prior written consent, you must notify the district in
a federal law, requires that the Watkins Glen Central School writing by September 30. The Watkins Glen Central School
District, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent District has designated the following information as direc-
prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information tory information:
from your child’s education records. However, the district • student’s name
may disclose appropriately designated “directory informa- • address
tion” without written consent unless you have advised the • telephone listing
district to the contrary. The primary purpose of the directory • email address
information is to allow the district to include information • photograph
from your child’s education records in certain school publi- • date and place of birth
cations. Examples include: • major field of study
• a playbill showing your student’s role in a drama • dates of attendance
production; • grade level
• the annual yearbook; • information on the website
• honor roll or other recognition lists; • participation in officially recognized activities and sports
• graduation programs; and • weight and height of members of the athletic teams
Navayah Miller
• sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, • degrees, honors and awards received
showing weight and height of team members. • the most recent educational agency or institution at- Community Use of Facilities
Directory information, which is information that is tended School facilities may be used by the people of the
generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy • enrollment status. district for instruction in any branch of education, learning
if released, also can be disclosed to outside organizations or the arts, for social and recreational meetings, and for
without a parent’s prior written consent. Outside orga- entertainment or for other use pertaining to the welfare of
nizations include, but are not limited to, companies that Public Access to Records the community, when the facilities are not utilized for school
manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, Those persons interested in obtaining access to records activities.
the New York State Education Law § 2-1 and two federal of the school district must submit an Application for Public Community youth organizations, adult community
laws require school districts receiving assistance under the Access to Records to the Business Manager and Records service organizations and other governmental agencies
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) Access Officer. The records of the district are located in the permitted to use school facilities shall be required to pay
to provide military recruiters, upon request, with student Watkins Glen High School and shall be available for public staff salary and fringe benefit costs occasioned by such
names, addresses and telephone listings, unless parents inspection and copying from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM on any facilities use. Private organizations, including corporations
have advised the school district that they do not want their regular working day (by appointment, please). A set fee will and commercial firms, permitted to use school facilities
student’s information disclosed without their prior written be charged for copying of such materials. shall be required to pay staff salary and fringe benefit costs
consent. occasioned by such facility use, plus fees for the use of the
facilities as set forth in a fee schedule. Applications for use of
school facilities must be filed with the District Office prior to
the date for which use of the school facilities is requested.
5November 2017
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4
•HS picture retakes • SAT exam
•Jr. High Area All-State Music
Fest., Hornell High School
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
•JV & V winter season practice •Senior portrait makeups •Gr. 5-12 marking period 1 • No school – Veterans Day
begins ends (observed)
•PTO Cherrydale fundraiser
begins
12 • No school PreK-12 – 13 14 15 16 17 18
Parent/teacher conf. • ES picture retakes/activity •Gr. 5-12 report cards
•Gr. 5-12 marking period 2 begins photos published
• Evening parent/teacher conf.
ES: 4:30-7 PM • Sr. High Area All-State Music
HS: 5 -7:30 PM
Festival, Elmira
•Senior class trip
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
• No school - Thanksgiving
recess
26 27 28 29 30
•ES Cherrydale sale ends
October December 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
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29 30 31 31District Policies
Remedial and Intervention Support Committee on Special Education (CSE) Network Inquiry Shared Decision Making
Services The Watkins Glen Central School District Committee on Teams will:
The Watkins Glen School District offers support services Special Education meets throughout the year to determine • Be comprised of an interdisciplinary school team and
to students with identified needs in grades PreK-12. These if a student is in need of special education services and/or parent representatives.
services are provided using a combination of federal, state to assist students who receive special education services. A • Use a team problem-solving process to analyze student
and local funds. In the primary grades, the support effort is student who receives special education services has been data and drive instructional shifts.
focused on preventative/intervention services in the areas identified as having one or more of the following disabili- • Use data as a means of reflecting on the district’s com-
of reading, language arts and math, as well as positive ties: autism, deaf-blindness, deafness, emotional distur- mitment to its mission.
behavior intervention strategies. Intervention services are bance, hearing impairment, intellectual disability, learning • Increase the sense of ownership and support of school
provided for students district-wide who score below the disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, programs by staff, students, parents and community
state reference points in core academic areas. The purpose of other health impairment, speech or language impair- members.
this supplemental help in school is to assist the students in ment, traumatic brain injury or visual impairment. The CSE • Encourage continuous lines of communication among
achieving grade-level efficiency in reading, writing and math operates under federal and state regulations ensuring that all parties.
and to be successful in the general education curriculum. procedural due process rights are afforded to each student. • Recognize that different points of view are necessary
Parental participation is encouraged throughout the and important in reaching the best decisions.
process – from the initial referral and continuing with each
Response to Intervention (RTI) annual review. Individuals requesting additional informa-
• Encourage and support innovation.
Response to Intervention (RTI) is designed to assist Coordination with state and federal requirements for
tion are asked to contact Amy Miller, CSE chairperson, at the involvement of parents in planning and decision mak-
any student who is identified as having academic difficul-
535-3254. ing are essential on building level teams.
ties and/or social adjustment concerns. An RTI team is
established at each school. Through various measures and
assessments including parent and staff input, review of Committee on Pre-School Special
school records and classroom observations, the team devises Education (CPSE)
a plan using specific interventions to assist the child with The Watkins Glen School District is responsible for en-
the area(s) of concern. The RTI team will assist the classroom suring that three- to five-year-old students who are eligible
teacher in implementing the interventions and communi- for preschool special education services are provided with a
cating the information to parents. free and appropriate education.
The CPSE operates under the same federal and state
Homebound Instruction regulations that govern the CSE. The continuum of service
Jasmine Searles
The school district will provide special instructional options for preschool children with handicapping conditions Section 504 Committee
services, such as tutoring, if a student is confined by illness are: related services, special education itinerant services, The Watkins Glen School District has established Sec-
or injury at home or in a hospital during the school term. The special class programs, home-based services, transition tion 504 Committees in each of its buildings. The district’s
services provided by the district will depend on the nature programs and residential programs. These are funded by obligation under Section 504 is to ensure that any student
of the student’s injury or illness, length of time the student the county, as well as with Federal and state aid. Individuals with a mental or physical impairment, substantially limiting
may be unable to attend school and other related factors. requesting additional information are asked to contact Amy a major life activity, must be afforded reasonable accom-
Parents of a student who receives tutoring or other Miller, CPSE chairperson, at 535-3254. modations and must be assured a free, appropriate public
special services are encouraged to contact the principal of education. At each school, the building principal shall be
the school in which the student is enrolled. responsible for 504 implementation. The district-wide 504
6 coordinator is Kristine Somerville, 535-3254.December 2017
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
•SAT exam
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
• PK-4 end of 1st marking •ACT exam
period •PTO Breakfast With Santa,
8-11 AM
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
•PK-4 marking period 2 •HS holiday concert, 7 PM, •Gr. 7-12 interim marking
begins HS aud. (snow date 12/14) period ends
•PK-4 report cards published
•HS play auditions, 6 PM
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
• ES winter concert, 6:30 PM, •Gr. 7-12 interim reports
HS aud. published
• PK-12 early dismissal
•MBW girls basketball
tournament
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
• Boys holiday basketball
• No school - Winter recess tournament
31 November January
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5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
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26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31District Policies
Emergency School Closing School Lunch
When weather or snow conditions cause emergency Schools participating in the National School Lunch Pro-
closings of our schools, the following radio and television gram agree to serve Meal Pattern Lunches. A Meal Pattern
stations will make an announcement during their regular Lunch is composed of a planned group of foods, served as
programs in the morning: WNKI, WPGI, WNGZ, WENY, WFLR, a unit designated to provide the kinds and amounts of food
WGMM, WENY-TV 36, WETM-TV 18 and WTVH-TV 5. children need at noon. Each lunch must include five basic
You also can check the district website at www.wgcsd. food groups: milk, protein-rich foods, vegetables and fruit,
org for updates on closings and delays. enriched or whole grain bread and butter.
Generally, the decision to close schools for emergency Breakfast is served in all schools every day prior to the
reasons will be made prior to 6:30 AM. If you do not hear a start of school.
radio announcement of closing, please do not call the school Watkins Glen Central School District participates in
or school officials. the Federal School Lunch program. This program provides Maddie Suddaby
surplus food and a small cash subsidy for each meal served.
Attendance Makeup Thus, children purchasing a meal are able to do so at a nomi- Report Cards
In the event we must make up days to meet the legal nal cost. Children unable to purchase a meal because of Consistent and open communication is reflected by
requirements for a school year, the days will be made up family finances may be eligible to receive a free or reduced- each school’s report cards. These communications reflect
starting from the last day of spring break and working back- price lunch. assessment and individual achievement.
wards. Employees should make their plans accordingly since A free and reduced-price school lunch application is It is very important for you to know the dates these
there will be NO deviation from this schedule. sent to every family prior to the start of school. The district cards are issued (they are listed in this calendar). Please
encourages you to complete and return your application, review the report card with your child and discuss it. If you
School Hours even if your child does not qualify for free or reduced-price have any questions or concerns, please call the school as
School Start Time End Time school lunches. soon as possible.
Elementary 7:55 AM 2:45 PM For any additional information regarding the school Guidance counselors can respond to your concerns or, if
High 7:52 AM 2:47 PM lunch program, call Rob Cole at 535-3214. necessary, set up meetings with teachers to discuss ques-
tions.
Note: The OFFICIAL length of our district’s school day is Meal Prices
7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, as set by our Board of Education. Breakfast PreK-12 $1.20 daily Parent Conferences
Lunch PreK-Grade 6 $2.00 daily Both schools hold parent conferences throughout the
Lunch Grades 7-12 $2.25 daily school year. Notices will be sent to parents regarding ap-
Transportation Information Reduced-price breakfast or lunch $ .25 daily
The school district provides transportation to and from pointments with classroom teachers. All parents are encour-
school for eligible students in kindergarten through grade aged to visit with their child’s teacher at that time.
12. Students are required to walk to school or to the nearest For the convenience of parents, the district holds eve-
bus stop if such distances are as follows: ning parent/teacher conferences. During the 2017-18 school
Kindergarten, grades 1 & 2: .49 miles or less year, evening conferences will be held on November 13 and
Grades 3-6: 1 mile or less March 19.
Grades 7-12: 1.5 miles or less Parents are encouraged to call for a conference at any
7 time.January 2018
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
• No school – Winter recess •Modified winter season 2
practice begins
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
•Mike Watson Wrestling
Tournament
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
• No school –
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
•Gr. 5-12 marking period 2 • No school for students –
ends Conference Day
•Regents exams
28 29 30 31
•Gr. 5-12 marking period 3
begins
December 1 2 February
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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31 25 26 27 28District Attendance Policy
Adopted by the Board of Education, 10/03/11
The Board of Education recognizes that regular school trips, oversleeping, skipping class, family vacation days General Procedures/Data Collection
attendance is a major component of academic success. when school is in session and any other absence that is not • Attendance data will be analyzed periodically to identify
Through implementation of this policy, the board expects to excused. patterns or trends in student absences.
reduce the current level of unexcused absences, tardiness Notice: To be successful in this endeavor, it is im- • Where consistent with other school practices, teachers
and early departures (referred to in this policy as “ATEDs”), perative that all members of the school community are and staff shall detain students in the hallways who are
encourage full attendance by all students, maintain an aware of this policy, its purpose, procedures and the con- absent from a class period without excuse and refer the
adequate attendance record keeping system, identify pat- sequences of non-compliance. To ensure that students, students to the principal.
terns of student ATEDs and develop effective intervention parents, teachers and administrators are notified of and • Continuous monitoring will be conducted to identify
strategies to improve school attendance. understand this policy, the following procedures shall students who are absent, tardy or leave class or school
be implemented. early.
Definitions
Whenever used within the Comprehensive Attendance • The attendance policy will be included in student hand- Coding System
Policy, the following terms shall mean: books and will be reviewed with students at the start of The following coding system shall be used to indicate
Scheduled instruction: Every period that a pupil is sched- the school year. the nature and reason for a pupil’s missing all or part of
uled to attend instructional or supervised study activities • When a student is absent, tardy or leaves early from scheduled instruction:
during the course of a school day during the school year. class or school without excuse, designated staff Title Abbr.
Absent: The pupil is not present for the entire period of the member(s) will notify the student’s parent(s) by phone Unverified UNV
pupil’s scheduled instruction. and mail of the specific ATED, remind them of the atten- Legal Absence LEG
Tardy: The pupil arrives later than the starting time of the dance policy, and review ATED intervention procedures Truant CUT
pupil’s scheduled instruction. with them. Educational Excuse EDU
Early Departure: The pupil leaves prior to the end of the • A back-to-school event will be held at the beginning Illness ILL
pupil’s scheduled instruction. of each school year to explain this policy and stress Miscellaneous MIS
Excused: Any absence, tardiness or early departure for the parent’s responsibility for ensuring their children’s Suspended SUS
which the pupil has a valid school-approved excuse. Such attendance. Tutoring TUT
excused nonappearances shall include: personal illness, • School newsletters and publications will include peri- Unexcused UNX
illness or death in the family, religious observance, quaran- odic reminders of the components of this policy. Tardy Legitimate TDL
tine, required court appearances, attendance at health clin- • All faculty and staff will meet at the beginning of each Tardy Illegitimate TDI
ics or other medical visits, approved college visits, military school year to review the attendance policy to clarify Early Leave LEL
obligations, absences approved in advance by the principal individual roles in its implementation. Late Arrival LAL
and other reasons as may be approved. All ATEDs must be accounted for. It is the parent’s In-School Suspension ISS
Unexcused: Any absence, tardiness or early departure responsibility to notify the school office within five days of Athletic ATH
for which the pupil has no valid school-approved excuse. the ATED and to provide a written excuse upon the student’s Alternate Education ALT
Such unexcused nonappearance shall include shopping return to school. Health Office HOF
Guidance GUI
Absent 1/2 day HAF
8February 2018
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
•PTO Ties & Tiaras (father/
daughter dance)
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
•HS artist in residency
through 3/18
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
• No school -
Mid-winter recess
25 26 27 28
•UPK registration opens
January March
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
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To encourage student attendance, the following nity to earn credit for the course. All students with an Attendance/Grading Policy
strategies and incentives shall apply: excused ATED are expected upon their return to consult The Board of Education recognizes an important
Minimum Attendance for Course Credit with their teachers regarding missed work. Only those relationship between class attendance and student perfor-
a. A student must be noted as present at 90 percent of a students with excused ATEDs will be given the op- mance. Consequently, each marking period a student’s final
course’s scheduled classes to earn credit for the course. portunity to make up a test or other missed work and/ grade may be based on classroom participation as well as
Any excused absence, for which the student has completed or turn in a late assignment for inclusion in their final student’s performance on homework, tests, papers, projects,
assigned make-up work, will not be counted as an absence grade. Makeup opportunities must be completed by a etc.
for the purposes of determining whether the student has date specified by the student’s teacher for the class in Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes.
attended sufficient classes to receive course credit under this question. Consistent with the importance of classroom participation,
provision. • Where a student is in jeopardy of losing credit for exces- unexcused ATEDs will affect his or her class participation
i. For purposes of minimum attendance requirements, sive absences, the building principal shall be respon- grade for the marking period.
a student shall not be counted as present for a class if the sible for reviewing attendance records, determining
student misses more than 10 minutes of class, whether eligibility for makeup work for excused absences, and Intervention Strategy Development
through tardiness or early departure. arranging student makeup opportunities with teachers, The building principal shall meet each marking period
ii. Students of compulsory attendance age suspended including deadlines. with the attendance officer and other administrators and
from school instruction may not be marked as absent unless teachers as the principal determines necessary to review
they fail to attend scheduled alternative education on that Disciplinary Procedures student attendance records, address identified patterns
day. The student may be subject to disciplinary procedures of unexcused pupil absence, tardiness and early depar-
iii. Students above the compulsory attendance age for unexcused absence, tardiness or early departure, includ- ture, and review current intervention methods. Where the
suspended from school instruction will be marked absent ing verbal and written warnings, detentions, in-school sus- principal determines that existing intervention policies or
unless they have been assigned alternative education. If al- pensions and loss of extra-curricular privileges, as described practices are insufficient, the principal shall notify the Board
ternative education has been assigned, only failure to attend in the Code of Conduct. of Education prior to its annual review of the building’s
scheduled alternative education shall count as an absence. In addition, designated staff member(s) will contact the attendance records, of both insufficient practices and any
To prevent loss of credit for failure to attend, the district student’s parents and the student’s guidance counselor. proposed changes that need board approval to implement.
will take the following steps: Such staff member(s) shall remind parents of the
• A student and his or her parent(s) or persons in parental attendance policy, explain the ramifications of unexcused Counseling
relation will be advised one month before the comple- ATEDs, stress the importance of class attendance and discuss The district shall provide consistent counseling to
tion of the course if the student is in jeopardy of losing appropriate intervention strategies to correct the situation. students with chronic attendance problems.
credit for failure to attend. The notice will include the
school’s attendance for credit policy, the actual number Incentives Attendance Officer
of classes the student may miss before forfeiting the District teachers shall work with the building principal The board shall designate a person as the attendance
right to earn credit and the actual number of classes and attendance officer to create and implement classroom- officer. The attendance officer is responsible for reviewing
missed to date. based incentive programs for excellent attendance, includ- pupil attendance records and initiating appropriate action
• Teachers will provide makeup work upon request so ing but not limited to extra credit and additional privileges. to address unexcused pupil absence, tardiness and early
that students who are in jeopardy of forfeiting class departure consistent with the Comprehensive Attendance
credits due to excused absences have the opportu- Policy.
9March 2018
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3
•ES & HS spring pictures •Gr. 7-12 interim marking
• Evening parent/teacher period ends
conf., HS: 5-7:30 PM
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
•JV & V spring season • Artist in residency concert, • No school for students – •SAT exam
practice begins 6:30 PM, HS aud. Conference day •PTO Sneakers & Stilettos
•Gr. 7-12 interim reports (mother/son dance)
published
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
•PK-4 marking period 2
ends
18 •Modified spring season 19 20 21 22 23 24
practice begins •Senior play, 7:30 PM •Senior play, 7:30 PM
•PK-4 marking period 3 •PK-4 report cards
begins published
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
•Senior play, 2:30 PM •Gr. 5-12 marking period 3 • No school
ends
February April
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
25 26 27 28 29 30Code of Conduct Summary
Project SAVE (Safe Schools Against Violence in Educa- 4. Displays, while on school property or at a school func-
tion) Act, seeks to improve school safety and ensure a safe tion, what appears to be a weapon.
and effective learning environment. To achieve this, the law 5. Threatens, while on school property or at a school func-
codifies many existing regulatory requirements that have tion, to use a weapon.
resulted in safe schools. It also provides tools for educators. 6. Knowingly and intentionally damages or destroys the
Through our Code of Conduct, we seek to do all we can personal property of any school employee or any per-
to prevent incidents of violence in our schools and to devel- son lawfully on school property or at a school function.
op ways to intervene in unsafe situations. Our code contains 7. Knowingly and intentionally damages or destroys
new initiatives seeking to ensure our schools remain safe school district property.
and responsive to emergency situations. Chad Hunter
The Code of Conduct was written in collaboration with “Weapon” means a firearm as defined in 18 USC 921
student, teacher, administrator and parent organizations, • documentation of searches; for the purposes of the Gun Free Schools Act. It also means
school safety personnel and other school personnel as • child protective services investigations; any other gun, BB gun, pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle,
required by section 2801 (3). • prohibited conduct/penalties for public conduct on machine gun, disguised gun, dagger, dirk, razor, stiletto,
Disciplinary action, when necessary, will be firm, fair school property; switchblade knife, gravity knife, brass knuckles, sling shot,
and consistent so as to be the most effective in changing stu- • dissemination and review. metal knuckle knife, box cutter, cane sword, electronic dart
dent behavior. As a general rule, discipline will be progres- If you would like a full copy of our Code of Conduct, gun, Kung Fu star, electronic stun gun, pepper spray or other
sive. A student’s first violation may merit a lighter penalty please contact any of our schools or call 535-3220. noxious spray, explosive or incendiary bomb or other device,
than subsequent violations. instrument, material or substance that can cause physical
If misconduct is related to a disability or suspected Introduction injury or death when used to cause physical injury or death.
disability, the student shall be referred to the Committee on This Code applies to all students, school personnel,
Special Education and discipline, if warranted, shall be ad- parents and other visitors when on school property or Student Rights
ministered consistent with the separate requirements of this attending a school function. The district is committed to safeguarding the rights
Code of Conduct for disciplining students with a disability or given to all students under state and federal law and district
presumed to have a disability. A student identified as having
Definitions policy. In addition, to promote a safe, healthy, orderly and
“Disruptive student” means an elementary or secondary
a disability shall not be disciplined for behavior related to supportive school environment, all district students have the
student under the age of 21 who is substantially disruptive
his/her disability. right to:
to the educational process or substantially interferes with
The following information is a fairly comprehensive 1. Take part in all district activities on an equal basis
the teacher’s authority over the classroom.
synopsis of our Pre-K-Grade 12 Code of Conduct. What is not regardless of race, weight, color, creed, national origin,
“Violent student” means a student under the age of 21
listed here is: ethnic group, religion, religious practice, gender or
who:
• various explanatory information preceding each sec- sexual orientation or disability.
1. Commits an act of violence upon a school employee or
tion; 2. Present their version of the relevant events to school
attempts to do so.
• information on the Essential Partners in the Code; personnel authorized to impose a disciplinary penalty
2. Commits or attempts to commit an act of violence upon
• reporting violations; penalties/procedures/referrals; in connection with the imposition of the penalty.
another student or any other person lawfully on school
• alternative instruction; 3. Access school policies, regulations and rules and, when
property or at a school function.
• discipline of students with disabilities; necessary, receive an explanation of those rules from
3. Possesses, while on school property or at a school func-
• referrals to law enforcement and judicial authorities; school personnel.
tion, a weapon. 10 continued...
• search/interrogation information;April 2018
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
• No school • Gr. 5-12 marking period 4 •Gr. 5-12 report cards
begins published
• NYSSMA solo festival,
C-PP MS
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
• ACT exam
•NYS Gr. 3-8 ELA testing
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
•Gr. 3-8 ELA makeup tests
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
• No school-Spring recess
29 30
March May
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31Code of Conduct Summary, continued
Student Responsibilities personnel and other members of the school community,
All students have the responsibility to: and for the care of school facilities and equipment.
1. Contribute to maintaining a safe, supportive and or- The best discipline is self-imposed, and students must
derly school environment that is conducive to learning learn to assume and accept responsibility for their own
and to show respect to other persons and to property. behavior, as well as the consequences of their misbehavior.
2. Be familiar with and abide by all district policies, rules District personnel who interact with students are expected
and regulations dealing with student conduct. to use disciplinary action only when necessary and to place
3. Attend school every day unless they are legally excused emphasis on the education of students.
and be in class on time and prepared to learn. The board recognizes the need to make its expectations
4. Work to the best of their ability in all academic and for student conduct while on school property or engaged
extracurricular pursuits and strive toward their highest in a school function specific and clear. The rules of conduct
level of achievement possible. listed below are intended to do that and focus on safety and
5. React to direction given by teachers, administrators and respect for the rights and property of others. Students who
other school personnel in a respectful, positive manner. will not accept responsibility for their own behavior and
6. Work to develop mechanisms to manage their anger. who violate these school rules will be required to accept the
7. Ask questions when they do not understand. consequences for their conduct.
8. Seek help in solving problems. Students may be subject to disciplinary action, up to
9. Dress appropriately for school and school functions. and including suspension from school, when they:
10. Accept responsibility for their actions. Torie Hill
11. Conduct themselves as representatives of the district 4. Include footwear at all times. Footwear that is a safety A. Engage in conduct that is disorderly. Examples of disor-
when participating in or attending school-sponsored hazard will not be allowed. derly conduct include, but are not limited to:
extracurricular events and to hold themselves to the 5. Not include the wearing of hats or head coverings in 1. Running in hallways.
highest standards of conduct, demeanor and sports- the building, except for a medical or religious purpose. 2. Making unreasonable noise.
manship. 6. Not include items that are vulgar, obscene, libelous 3. Using language or gestures that are profane, lewd,
or denigrate others on account of race, color, religion, vulgar or abusive.
Student Dress Code creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or 4. Obstructing vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
A student’s dress, grooming and appearance, including disability. 5. Engaging in any willful act which disrupts the normal
hair style/color, jewelry, make-up and nails, shall: 7. Not promote and/or endorse the use of alcohol, tobacco operation of the school community.
1. Be safe, appropriate and not disrupt or interfere with or illegal drugs and/or encourage other illegal or 6. Trespassing. Students are not permitted in any school
the educational process. violent activities. building, other than the one they regularly attend,
2. Recognize that extremely brief garments are not appro- without permission from the administrator in charge of
the building.
priate. Some examples are tube tops, net tops, halter Prohibited Student Conduct
tops, plunging necklines (front and/or back) and see 7. Computer/electronic communications misuse, includ-
The Board of Education expects all students to conduct
through or revealing garments. ing any unauthorized use of computers, software, or
themselves in an appropriate and civil manner, with proper
3. Ensure that underwear is completely covered with outer internet/intranet account; accessing inappropriate
regard for the rights and welfare of other students, district
clothing. website; or any other violation of the district’s accept-
able use policy.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
• Gr. 7-12 interim marking •SAT exam
period ends •Senior Prom, Logan Ridge,
7-11 PM
•NYS Gr 3-8 Math makeup
•NYS Gr 3-8 Math testing tests (through 5/9)
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
•Top ten percent awards •Gr. 7-12 interim reports
ceremony, 7 PM, HS aud. published
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
•HS Spring concert, 7 PM, • Darien Lake Music
HS aud. Festival
•BOE election and school
budget vote
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
•NYS Gr. 4 & 8 science
performance test
(through 6/1)
27 28 29 30 31
•Memorial Day, no school • Awards ceremony, HS aud.
Grades 7-8, 5 PM
Grades 9-12, 6:45 PM
April June
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 30Code of Conduct Summary, continued
B. Engage in conduct that is insubordinate. Examples of D. Engage in conduct that is violent. Examples of violent reputation of the person or the identifiable group by
insubordinate conduct include, but are not limited to: conduct include, but are not limited to: demeaning them.
1. Failing to comply with the reasonable directions of 1. Committing an act of violence (such as hitting, kicking, 4. Discrimination, which includes the use of race, color,
teachers, school administrators or other school employ- punching and scratching) upon a teacher, administrator creed, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious
ees in charge of students or otherwise demonstrating or other school employee or attempting to do so. practice, gender (identity and expression), sexual
disrespect. 2. Committing an act of violence (such as hitting, kicking, orientation or disability as a basis for treating another in
2. Lateness for, missing or leaving school without permis- punching and scratching) upon another student or any a negative manner.
sion. other person lawfully on school property or attempting 5. Harassment, which is the creation of a hostile environ-
3. Skipping detention. to do so. ment by conduct or by verbal threats, intimidation or
3. Possessing a weapon. Authorized law enforcement of- abuse that has or would have the effect of unreasonably
C. Engage in conduct that is disruptive. Examples of ficials are the only persons permitted to have a weapon and substantially interfering with a student’s education-
disruptive conduct include, but are not limited to: in their possession while on school property or at a al performance, opportunities, or mental, emotional or
1. Failing to comply with the reasonable directions of school function. physical well-being; or conduct, verbal threats, intimi-
teachers, school administrators or other school person- 4. Displaying what appears to be a weapon. dation or abuse that reasonably causes a student to fear
nel in charge of students. 5. Threatening to use any weapon. for his or her physical safety. The harassing behavior
2. Inappropriate public sexual contact. 6. Intentionally damaging or destroying the personal may be based on any characteristic, including but
3. Display or use of personal electronic devices, such as, property of a student, teacher, administrator, other not limited to, a person’s actual or perceived race, color,
but not limited to, cell phones, iPods, digital cameras, district employee or any person lawfully on school weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious
in a manner that is in violation of district policy. property, including graffiti or arson. practice, disability, sexual orientation or gender (includ-
While the district accepts no responsibility for lost or 7. Intentionally damaging or destroying school district ing gender identity and expression). In some instances,
stolen personal electronic devices on any school prop- property. bullying or harassment may constitute a violation of
erty, we note two exceptions: an individual’s civil rights. The district is mindful of its
• Exception A: Cell phones, MP3 players and head- E. Engage in any conduct that endangers the safety, responsibilities under the law and in accordance with
phones can be used by students in the morning prior physical or mental health or welfare of yourself or others. district policy regarding civil rights protections.
to the warning bell, and in the afternoon after the dis- Examples of such conduct include, but are not limited to: 6. Intimidation, which includes engaging in actions or
missal bell. After the warning bell all electronic devices 1. Subjecting other students, school personnel or any statements that put an individual in fear of bodily harm.
need to be secured, turned off and placed out of sight. other person lawfully on school property or attending 7. Bullying is understood to be a hostile activity which
• Exception B: Students in grades 10-12 are permit- a school function to danger by recklessly engaging harms or induces fear through the threat of further ag-
ted to use electronic devices during lunch inside the in conduct which creates a substantial risk of physical gression and/or creates terror.
confines of the high school cafeteria. This is a privilege injury. 8. Hazing, which includes an induction, initiation or mem-
and it can be taken away if use of the electronic device 2. Stealing or attempting to steal the property of other bership process involving harassment which produces
violates the code of conduct. All electronic devices must students, school personnel or any other person lawfully public humiliation, physical or emotional discomfort,
be secured, turned off and out of sight upon exiting the on school property or attending a school function. bodily injury or public ridicule or creates a situation
cafeteria. 3. Defamation, which includes making false or unprivi- where public humiliation, physical or emotional dis-
leged statements or representations about an indi- comfort, bodily injury or public ridicule is likely to occur.
vidual or identifiable group of individuals that harm the
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