TEACHER+HANDBOOK+2009-2010

** TEACHER HANDBOOK **  **“Think Globally – Act Locally” ** //We hope you had a pleasant and restful summer and are ready for an exciting and challenging school year. The following outlines school policies and procedures. Please take the time to review each item carefully. // http://schools.nyc.gov/RulesPolicies/ChancellorsRegulations/default.htm. Please keep in mind that Regulations are updated regularly.  I have received a copy of the 2009-2010 Teacher Handbook and Chancellor’s Regulations Procedures in Cases of the Arrest of Employees _  Signature Date  Please Sign and Return to Ms. Horowitz in the Main Office ** Table of Contents ** ** School Culture ** Principal’s Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Table of Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Phone Extensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Daily Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 School Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-14 Fall Final Exam Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Spring Final Exam Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Mission Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Vision Statement/Teaching Philosophy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Belief Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 CSIHSIS Constitution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 CSIHSIS Graduate Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22 Expectations for Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-24 Expectations for Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26 Expectations of the Principal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Expectations of Families. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29 ** Instructional Policies ** Professional Commitment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31 Homework Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Long Term Projects Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Grading Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-35 Grading at CSI High School/Grading System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 CSIHSIS Grade Reversal Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Explanation of the Incomplete Grade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 55 Grade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 No Zero Grades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-38 Final Examinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Advisory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..38-39 Advisor’s Responsibilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-40 Paperwork from Advisees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Advisory Grading Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Course Outlines/Curriculum Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Planning and Instructional Philosophy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Planning Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43 Unit Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Daily Lesson Plans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-44 Workshop Model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45 Personal Professional Goals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-46 Learning Walks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47 Informal Observations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Formal Observations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Parent Communications/Notification to Parents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49 Documenting Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Report Card Distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Preparation for Parent/Student Conferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50   Conducting Parent/Student Conferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 -52    Speaking with Parents of Difficult Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Progress Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-53 E-Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53  Classroom Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Infractions Referred to Principal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Behavior and Expectations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53-54 Disciplinary Referrals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Ladder of Referral. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-55 Cases Not To Be Referred to Principal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 General Classroom Management/ Do and Don’t. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Incident/Accident Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Student Movement/Passing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Out of Room Movement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 End of Day Dismissal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
 * COLLEGE **** OF STATEN ISLAND **
 * HIGH SCHOOL **** OF INTERNATIONAL **** STUDIES **
 * Please be advised ** : It is the responsibility of every Department of Education employee to read and be familiar with all of the Chancellor’s Regulations and to comport their conduct to those regulations. You can access the Regulations at
 * A-412 Security in the Schools
 * A-420 Corporal Punishment
 * A-421 Verbal Abuse
 * A-443 Student Discipline Procedures
 * A-640 Filming at School Facilities
 * A-750 Child Abuse
 * A-755 Suicide Prevention
 * A-830 Discrimination and Harassment
 * A-831 Peer Sexual Harassment
 * C-105 Background Investigations of Pedagogical and Administrative Applicants and
 * C-601 Attendance and Service of School Staff
 * C-603 Absent Employees
 * C-604 Timekeeping
 * C-605 Salary, Attendance, and Leave of Pedagogical Employees
 * D-130 Political Activities in School Buildings

** Adminstrative Policies and Procedures ** Classroom Decorations and Bulletin Boards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Housekeeping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Daily Attendance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Weekly Attendance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58-59 Improving Student Attendance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Student Lateness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59-60 Passes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 60 Student Program Changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Student Records-Access and Disclosure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Grade Books. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Trips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-63 Guest Speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Special Acitivities/Use of Common Spaces/Permits and Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Teacher Attendance, Lateness, and Absence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63-65 Professional Development Workshops and Conferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Coverages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-66 Per-Session. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Delayed Opening – Storm Day Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Visitors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66-67 Intruders in the Building. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Personal Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Fire Drill Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67-68 Rapid Dismissal Drills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Code Blue Emergency Response Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Telephones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Recycling Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Repair Requests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Xeroxing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Classroom Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Email, Calendars, Notices & Memos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Fundraising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69-70 Flyers/Correspondence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Keys/Elevator Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Audio/visual Aids, Videotapes and Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-71 Extended Day/Club Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Expectations of Teachers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71-72 School Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72-73 Expectations for Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Chancellor ’  s Regulations Reminders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Sexual Misconduct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Accidents and Assaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74-75 Chancellor’s Reg. A-420-Corporal Punishment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Chancellor’s Reg. A-720-Child Abuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Chancellor’s Reg. A-421-Verbal Abuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75-76 Chancellor’s Reg. A-831-Peer Sexual Harassment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Chancellor’s Reg. A-443-Student Discipline Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76-78 Chancellor’s Reg. A-650-Filming at School Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Chancellor’s Reg. A-755-Suicide Prevention/Intervention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78-79 Chancellor’s Reg. D-130-Political Activities in School Buildings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

** College **** of Staten Island High **** School for International Studies ** August, 2009

Dear CSIHSIS Staff

Welcome to the 2009-2010 school year! This year, thanks to feedback from many of you as well as from our own reflective practice, we are providing all members of the CSIHSIS team with a revised and updated staff handbook. This handbook is intended to provide all staff members with the necessary information so that our school can operate smoothly and thus allow us to stay focused on our academic mission, on our goals, and on increasing student learning and achievement. As a young school that is still growing and developing, the policies, procedures and information included in the handbook continue to be “works in progress” but they do outline systems and set forth clear operating procedures for day-to-day school life as well as our long term aspirations and goals. I am hopeful that this handbook will be a useful tool that you will refer to frequently.

Best wishes for a successful and productive school year,

Aimee Horowitz Principal

A New York City Public School Created in Partnership with College of Staten Island and Asia Society’s Network of International Studies Schools 100 Essex Drive, Staten Island, NY 10314 718-370-6900 ■  718-370-6915 (Fax) [|www.CSIHighSchool.org] ** Aimee Horowitz, Principal ** **Joseph Canale, Assistant Principal** **__ Table of Organization __** **__ CSI __****__ High School __****__ Phone Extensions __** || 3390 || 339 || Global History || Sophomore || || 3380 || 338 || English || Junior || || Freshman || || 3310 || 331 || CTT/SETSS || Sophomore ||
 * __ 2009/10 __**
 * **__ Administration __** || **__ Guidance Counselor __** || **__ Parent Coordinator __** || **__ SAT __** ||
 * Aimee Horowitz, Principal || Marie Mammaro || Annette Lentini || Psych (Th) ||
 * Joseph Canale, Ass’t Principal || || || Social Worker (Th) ||
 * Maria Gagliardo, Secretary || **__ SAPIS __** || **__ Nurse __** || ||
 * Brenda Carullo, Secretary || Hattie Slaughter || Brigid Davies || **__ Librarian __** ||
 * Carol Carucci, School Aide || || || ||
 * || **__ Resource/CTT __** || || ||
 * **__ Math Department __** || Tami Biancoviso || || ||
 * Anney Li || Victoria Weit || **__ Music Department __** || **__ English Department __** ||
 * HoLing Lo || Amanda Lanceter || Melissa Packowski || Nancy Kaplan ||
 * Barbara Niederhoffer || **__ Phys. Education __** || || Jennifer Lima ||
 * Lilliana Vendra || Dennis Barrett || **__ Foreign Language __** || Melissa Orlando ||
 * || Carmela Pepe || Elissa Garcia (Sp) || Heather Prevosti ||
 * **__ Science Department __** || || Natalia Higashide (Jap) || ||
 * Chris Chieh || **__ Art Department __** || Violetta Surowiec (Sp) || **__ Social Studies Department __** ||
 * Lena Douris || Clare Gagliardi || Grace Huang (Ch) || Tonya Brooks ||
 * Kim Lombardi || || || Meghan Emerson ||
 * Bridget Coen Kerwin || **__ Technology Dept. __** || || Bridgette Francis ||
 * || Rosario Miano || || Karolyn Mangiero ||
 * || || **__ Custodial Department __** || ||
 * **__ Paraprofessionals __** || **__ Kitchen __** || Bill Ryan || ||
 * Christopher Adinolfi || Paula Schwaede, Supv. || James Steele || ||
 * Samar Ahmed || Joanne Butrico || Richard Gronock || ||
 * Dauod Aziz || Maryann Coppa || Ansia Guerrero || ||
 * Kelly Buell || Giuseppa Fraccavento || Orel Stephenson || ||
 * Jessica Carucci || Ione Grimaldi || James Albert || ||
 * Kathy Roros || || Greg Steuber || ||
 * Nicole Stefanski || || Edward Canfield || ||
 * || || Andrew Quiles || ||
 * **__ Staff Member __** || **__ Phone Ext. __** || **__ Room # __** || **__ Subject/Position __** || **__ Advisory __** ||
 * Barrett, Dennis || 1501 || Gym/150 || Phys. Ed || Senior ||
 * Biancoviso, Tami || 3310 || 331 || CTT/SETSS || Junior ||
 * Brooks, Tonya
 * Canale, Joseph || 2404 || 240 || Ass’t Principal || ||
 * Carucci, Carol || 2443 || 244 || School Aide || ||
 * Carullo, Brenda || 2440 || 244 || Secretary || ||
 * Chieh, Chris || 4410 || 441 || Science || Senior ||
 * Douris, Lena || 4320 || 432 || Chem/Liv. Env. || Sophomore ||
 * Emerson, Meghan || 3430 || 343 || Global History || Junior ||
 * Fox, Mary Ellen || 1320/1322 || 131 || Library || ||
 * Francis, Bridgette || 3410 || 341 || Govt, Eco, Global || Freshman ||
 * Gagliardi, Clare || 4400 || 440 || Art/English || Freshman ||
 * Gagliardo, Maria || 2442 || 244 || Secretary || ||
 * Garcia, Elissa || 2480 || 248 || Spanish || Senior ||
 * Higashide, Natalia || 2380 || 238 || Japanese/Spanish || Sophomore ||
 * Horowitz, Aimee || 2601 || 244 || Principal || ||
 * Huang, Grace || || 438 || Chinese || Sophomore ||
 * Kaplan, Nancy || 3370 || 337 || English/Journalism || Freshman ||
 * Kerwin, Bridget || || || Earth Science || Freshman ||
 * Lanceter, Amanda || || || Special Education || Freshman ||
 * Lentini, Annette || 2401 || 240 || Parent Coord. || Junior ||
 * Li, Anney || 2390 || 239 || Math || Senior ||
 * Lima, Jenn
 * Lo, Ho Ling || 2370 || 237 || Math || Junior ||
 * Lombardi, Kim || 4330 || 437 || Earth Sci/AP Bio || Junior ||
 * Mammaro, Marie || 2407 || 240 || Guidance || Freshman ||
 * Mangiero, Karolynn || 3430 || 343 || US/AP US || Sophomore ||
 * Miano, Rosario || 3400 || 340 || Tech/English || Senior ||
 * Niederhoffer, Barbara || 2430 || 243 || Math || Freshman ||
 * Nurse – Brigid Davies || 1441 || 152 || Nurse || ||
 * Orlando, Melissa || 3380/3370 || 337/338 || English || Sophomore ||
 * Packowski, Melissa || 1230/1240 || 123/124 || Music || Freshman ||
 * Pepe, Carmela || 1501 || 1501 || Phys. Ed || Sophomore ||
 * Prevosti, Heather || 3320 || 332 || English || Junior ||
 * Security/Main Desk || 1001 || Lobby || || ||
 * Slaughter, Hattie || 2406 || 240 || SAPIS || ||
 * Stefanski, Nicole || || || Para
 * Surowiec, Violetta || 2460 || 246 || Spanish || Sophomore ||
 * Teacher’s Work Room || 4310 || 431 || || ||
 * Vendra, Lilliana || 2410 || 241 || Math/Statistics/ || Sophomore ||
 * Weit, Victoria

** Daily Schedule **
 * ** Monday ** || ** Tuesday ** || ** Wednesday ** || ** Thursday ** || ** Friday ** ||
 * ** 8:30 ** || ** 8:30 ** || ** 8:30 ** || ** 8:30 ** || ** 8:30 ** ||
 * ** A Block ** || ** A Block ** || ** Library ** || ** A Block ** || ** A Block ** ||
 *  || || **// Study Hall //** ||  ||  ||
 *  || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * ** 9:15 ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * ** B Block ** || ** 9:20 ** || ** 9:15 ** || ** 9:20 ** || ** 9:20 ** ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** B Block ** || ** A Block ** || ** B Block ** || ** B Block ** ||
 * || || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || || ||
 * ** 10:00 ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * ** C Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 10:05 ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 10:10 ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 10:10 ** || ** 10:10 ** ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** C Block ** || ** B Block ** || ** C Block ** || ** C Block ** ||
 * ** 10:45 ** || || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || || ||
 * ** D Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 10:50 ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** C Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 11:00 ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 11:00 ** || ** 11:00 ** ||
 * ** 11:30 ** || ** D Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** D Block ** || ** D Block ** ||
 * ** E Block ** || || ** 11:35 ** || || ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** D Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 11:50 ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 11:50 ** || ** 11:50 ** ||
 * ** 12:15 ** || ** E Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** E Block ** || ** E Block ** ||
 * ** F Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 12:20 ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || || ** E Block ** || || ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 12:40 ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 12:40 ** || ** 12:40 ** ||
 * ** 1:00 ** || ** F Block ** || ** 1:05 ** || ** F Block ** || ** F Block ** ||
 * ** G Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** F Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * ** 1:45 ** || ** 1:35 ** || ** 1:50 ** || ** 1:35 ** || ** 1:35 ** ||
 * ** H Block ** || ** G Block ** || ** G Block ** || ** G Block ** || ** G Block ** ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * ** 2:35 ** || ** 2:30 ** || ** 2:35 ** || ** 2:30 ** || ** 2:30 ** ||
 * ** Library ** || ** H Block ** || ** H Block ** || ** H Block ** || ** H Block ** ||
 * **// Study Hall //** || || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || || ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * ** 3:40 ** || ** 3:20 ** || ** 3:20 ** || ** 3:20 ** || ** 3:20 ** ||
 * ** 3:40 ** || ** 3:20 ** || ** 3:20 ** || ** 3:20 ** || ** 3:20 ** ||

** 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR ** August 31, 2009 Assistant Principals and school based supervisors report

September 7, 2009 Labor Day

September 8, 2009 Classroom Teachers, Guidance Counselors, Nurses, Paraprofessionals, School Secretaries report

September 9, 2009 SCHOOL SESSIONS BEGIN FOR ALL STUDENTS

September 15, 2009 Parent Simulated School Night (6:30 – 8:30 pm)

September 17, 2009 PTA Meeting (7:15 pm)

September 25, 2009 Senior Spirit Day

September 28, 2009 Yom Kippur

September 29, 2009 Progress Reports Due

September 30, 2009 PTA Sweet Talk Night, ARIS Training (7:00 pm), Progress Reports October 1, 2009 NHS Induction Ceremony

October 4, 2009 Freshman Unity Day

October 8, 2009 PTA Meeting (7:15 pm)

October 12, 2009 Columbus Day

October 14, 2009 PSAT (Grades 9, 10 & 11)

October 14-23, 2009 Swiss Exchange Students at CSIHSIS

October 15-16, 2009 College Trip (Overnight)

October 16, 2009 End of Marking Period 1

October 20, 2009 GRADES DUE

October 20, 2009 Freshman Giving Project

October 23, 2009 Advisory Picture Day

October 29, 2009 Student Led Conferences (6:00 – 8:30 pm)

October 30, 2009 Half day for students and teachers (Dismissal at noon)

October 30, 2009 School Spirit Day

November 2, 2009 Open House for Prospective Students (6:00-8:30 pm)

November 3, 2009 Professional Development Day (no students in attendance)

November 6, 2009 Blood Drive

November 10, 2009 Open House for Prospective Students (6:00-8:30 pm)

November 11, 2009 Veterans Day

November 12, 2009 Progress Reports Due/PTA Meeting (7:15 pm)/Progess Reports

November 16-20, 2009 Open School Week (Parents are invited to observe classes)

November 20, 2009 Senior Spirit Day

November 19, 2009 Open House for Prospective Students (6:00-8:30 pm)

November 25, 2009 End of Marking Period 2

November 26, 2009 Thanksgiving Recess

November 27, 2009 Thanksgiving Recess

November 30, 2009 GRADES DUE

December 3, 2009 Parent-Teacher Conferences 6:00-8:30 pm

December 10, 2009 PTA Meeting (7:15 pm)

December 17, 2009 International Fair (Caribbean, Central, and South America) (20) Junior & Senior Service Learning/College Day

December 23, 2009 Senior Spirit Day

December 24, 2009 – Winter Recess January 4, 2010

January 8, 2010 Progress Reports Due

January 13, 2010 Winter Concert

January 14, 2010 PTA Meeting (7:15 pm)

January 15, 2010 Senior Spirit Day

January 18, 2010 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 19-25, 2010 Final Examinations

January 25, 2010 End of Marking Period 3 January 26-29, 2010 Regents Examinations

January 27, 2010 FINAL FALL TERM GRADES DUE

February 1, 2010 Professional Development Day (no students in attendance)

February 2, 2010 Spring Term Begins/Report Card and Program Distribution

February 11, 2010 PTA Meeting (7:15 pm)

February 15-19, 2010 Midwinter Recess

February 26, 2010 Progress Reports Due/Senior Spirit Day

March 11, 2010 PTA Meeting (7:15 pm)

March 12, 2010 End of Marking Period 1

March 15, 2010 GRADES DUE

March 18, 2010 Student Led Conferences

March 19, 2010 Half Day for Students and Teachers (Dismissal at noon)

March 19, 2010 Senior Spirit Day

March 24, 2010 Student/Faculty Basketball Game

March 26-April 4, 2010 Switzerland Exchange (CSIHSIS students travel to Switzerland)

March 29 – April 6, 2010 Spring Recess

April 8, 2010 Diplomat Day (Dress for Success!)

April 8, 2010 PTA Meeting (7:15 pm)

April 14, 2010 International Attaché Day (Dress for Success!)

April 15, 2010 Progress Reports Due

April 21, 2010 Wall Street Wednesday (Dress for Success!)

April 28, 2010 Diplomat Day (Dress for Success!)

April 29, 2010 End of Marking Period 2

May 3, 2010 GRADES DUE

May 5, 2010 Blood Drive

May 6, 2010 Parent-Teacher Conferences 6:00-8:30 pm

May 6, 2010 Junior Rite of Passage Auditions

May 13, 2010 PTA Meeting (7:15 pm)

May 13, 2010 Senior Capstone Fair (6:00-8:00 pm)

May 17, 2010 Freshman, Sophomore, & Junior Portfolios Due

May 17-June 2, 2010 Freshman, Sophomore, & Junior Portfolio Presentations

May 17, 2010 Senior Graduation Speech Auditions

May 20, 2010 Senior Capstone Grades Due to Office and Advisors

May 18, 2010 Spring Concert/Progress Reports Due

May 21, 2010 Spring Talent Showcase

May 26, 2010 Junior Rite of Passage

June 1, 2010 Senior Awards Night

June 3-9, 2010 Final Examinations

June 4, 2010 Graduation Practice 9:00-11:00 am

June 7, 2010 Freshman, Sophomore, & Junior Portfolio Grades Due to Office and Teachers/Advisors (these grades count in all courses in which a student is enrolled)

June 10, 2010 Professional Development Day

June 10, 2010 Senior Prom

June 11 & 14, 2010 Regents Review

June 14, 2010 Graduation Practice

June 14, 2010 End of Marking Period 3

June 15, 2010 FINAL SPRING TERM GRADES DUE

June 15-24, 2010 Regents Examinations

June 24, 2010 Graduation

June 28, 2010 Last Day for Students 8:30-10:00 am: 9th, 10th, & 11th grade Report Card Distribution 10:00-11:00 am: Senior Advisory & Diploma Distribution

TBA:

Day of the Dead Celebration Pajama Day for Campaign for a Landmine Free World Senior Film Festival/Art Gallery/Museum Opening Student Photos (November) Global History Parent Workshop CSI/CUNY College Day (Seniors/Juniors) Senior Breakfast End of Term Book Collections College Assemblies for Seniors AP Examinations Freshman Orientation Earth Science Practical ** FINALS ** || ** SCHEDULE ** || ** FALL ** || ** 2010 ** || ** CSI HS ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ** FINALS ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ** SCHEDULE ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ** SPRING ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ** 2010 ** || ** College **** of Staten Island High **** School for International Studies ** College of Staten Island High School for International Studies will create a **nurturing** educational **environment** in which students are **actively engaged** in developing **literacy** and **problem solving** skills to succeed in post-secondary education, advanced courses of study and the world of work. At CSI High School students, staff and parents will **collaborate** to create a vibrant **learning community**. Students attending CSI High School will participate in **rigorous inquiry based instruction** and learning that integrates world issues, languages and cultures. The integration of a thorough course of study with **internationally themed content** coupled with **community involvement** will provide students with the skills and experiences to be **responsible** and **ethical participants** in a **global** society. || =<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;"> = <span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 24pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> ** Our Vision ** The academic program for College of Staten Island High School for International Studies will accommodate the intellectual, social, emotional and physical needs of high school students. Our vision is to provide students with a dynamic learning environment where respect is mutual, ideas are shared, and learning is not limited to the classroom. The school will be a safe and nurturing environment where learning will take place in the classroom, the community and through internship opportunities.
 * ** CSI HS ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;">
 * ** January 25th ** || ** January 19th ** || ** January 20th ** || ** January 21st ** || ** January 22nd ** ||
 * ** 8:30 ** || ** 8:30 ** || || ** 8:30 ** || ** 8:30 ** ||
 * ** A Block ** || ** A Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** A Block ** || ** A Block ** ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || **// TEAM MEETINGS //** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || **__ EXAM __** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * ** 9:05 ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * ** B Block ** || ** 10:30 ** || ** 9:15 ** || ** 8:58 ** || ** 8:58 ** ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** B Block ** || ** A Block ** || ** B Block ** || ** B Block ** ||
 * || || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || || ||
 * ** 9:40 ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || **__ EXAM __** ||
 * ** C Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 9:50 ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 10:58 ** || ** B Block ** || ** 9:26 ** || ** 10:58 ** ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** C Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** C Block ** || ** C Block ** ||
 * ** 10:15 ** || || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || || ||
 * ** D Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 10:25 ** || **__ EXAM __** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** C Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 11:26 ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 11:26 ** || ** 11:26 ** ||
 * ** 10:50 ** || ** D Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** D Block ** || ** D Block ** ||
 * ** E Block ** || || ** 11:00 ** || || ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** D Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 11:54 ** || **__ EXAM __** || ** 11:54 ** || ** 11:54 ** ||
 * ** 11:25 ** || ** E Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** E Block ** || ** E Block ** ||
 * ** F Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 1:00 ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || **__ EXAM __** || ** E Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 1:54 ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 12:22 ** || ** 12:22 ** ||
 * ** 12:00 ** || ** F Block ** || ** 1:35 ** || ** F Block ** || ** F Block ** ||
 * ** G Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** F Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || **__ EXAM __** ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * ** 12:35 ** || ** 2:22 ** || ** 2:10 ** || ** 12:51 ** || ** 2:22 ** ||
 * ** H Block ** || ** G Block ** || ** G Block ** || ** G Block ** || ** G Block ** ||
 * **__ EXAM __** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || || **__ EXAM __** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * ** 2:35 ** || ** 2:51 ** || ** 2:45 ** || ** 2:51 ** || ** 2:51 ** ||
 * || ** H Block ** || ** H Block ** || ** H Block ** || ** H Block ** ||
 * **// STAFF MEETING //** || || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || || ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * ** 3:40 ** || ** 3:20 ** || ** 3:20 ** || ** 3:20 ** || ** 3:20 ** ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;">
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;">
 * ** June 7th ** || ** June 8th ** || ** June 9th ** || ** June 3rd ** || ** June 4th ** ||
 * **__ EXAM DAY __** || **__ EXAM DAY __** || **__ EXAM DAY __** || **__ EXAM DAY __** || **__ EXAM DAY __** ||
 * ** Monday ** || ** Tuesday ** || ** Wednesday ** || ** Thursday ** || ** Friday ** ||
 * ** 8:30 ** || ** 8:30 ** || || ** 8:30 ** || ** 8:30 ** ||
 * ** A Block ** || ** A Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** A Block ** || ** A Block ** ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || **// TEAM MEETINGS //** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || **__ EXAM __** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * ** 9:05 ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * ** B Block ** || ** 10:30 ** || ** 9:15 ** || ** 8:58 ** || ** 8:58 ** ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** B Block ** || ** A Block ** || ** B Block ** || ** B Block ** ||
 * || || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || || ||
 * ** 9:40 ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || **__ EXAM __** ||
 * ** C Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 9:50 ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 10:58 ** || ** B Block ** || ** 9:26 ** || ** 10:58 ** ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** C Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** C Block ** || ** C Block ** ||
 * ** 10:15 ** || || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || || ||
 * ** D Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 10:25 ** || **__ EXAM __** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** C Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 11:26 ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 11:26 ** || ** 11:26 ** ||
 * ** 10:50 ** || ** D Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** D Block ** || ** D Block ** ||
 * ** E Block ** || || ** 11:00 ** || || ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** D Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 11:54 ** || **__ EXAM __** || ** 11:54 ** || ** 11:54 ** ||
 * ** 11:25 ** || ** E Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** E Block ** || ** E Block ** ||
 * ** F Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 1:00 ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || **__ EXAM __** || ** E Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 1:54 ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** 12:22 ** || ** 12:22 ** ||
 * ** 12:00 ** || ** F Block ** || ** 1:35 ** || ** F Block ** || ** F Block ** ||
 * ** G Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || ** F Block ** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || **__ EXAM __** ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * ** 12:35 ** || ** 2:22 ** || ** 2:10 ** || ** 12:51 ** || ** 2:22 ** ||
 * ** H Block ** || ** G Block ** || ** G Block ** || ** G Block ** || ** G Block ** ||
 * **__ EXAM __** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || || **__ EXAM __** || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
 * ** 2:35 ** || ** 2:51 ** || ** 2:45 ** || ** 2:51 ** || ** 2:51 ** ||
 * || ** H Block ** || ** H Block ** || ** H Block ** || ** H Block ** ||
 * **// STAFF MEETING //** || || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || || ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> ||
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 * ** 3:40 ** || ** 3:20 ** || ** 3:20 ** || ** 3:20 ** || ** 3:20 ** ||
 * ** 3:40 ** || ** 3:20 ** || ** 3:20 ** || ** 3:20 ** || ** 3:20 ** ||
 * **// Mission //****// Statement //**

Through travel, internships in internationally focused businesses, cultural institutions and community based organizations, and real time video conferences CSIHSIS will provide students with experiential learning opportunities. Professionals in the fields mentioned above will collaborate with the staff of CSIHSIS to create the curriculum for these experiences. Bankers, attorneys, museum educators, journalists, and community activists themselves, will be teachers and mentors to the students.

Our concept of a successful school is one built collaboratively and owned by its staff, students, parents, community members, and our partner community-based organizations. We prepare students for higher education as well as create professional opportunities for each one of our graduates. ** Our Teaching Philosophy ** Students are placed in heterogeneous classes, where they collaborate and learn from each other. The interdisciplinary, thematic curriculum is hands-on, project-based, and provides students with opportunities to learn about and understand how our interdependent global community functions and interacts. The curriculum focuses on particular themes, which allow for critical thinking and understanding in depth. Extended class time enables students to actively engage in project based learning activities and assures for more time on task. The smaller class size and our advisory program help build relationships between teachers and students. Each student is a member of an advisory, which meets five times a week. That advisor is responsible for monitoring the student’s progress, conferencing with the student and communicating with the student’s family on a monthly basis.

Our curriculum is aligned with the New York State Standards. Students will be well prepared to pass the nine Regents’ Examinations required for graduating with an Advanced Regents Diploma and for continuing their education. The preparation and rigorous instructional program will prepare all students to meet and surpass graduation requirements. <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> **// College //****// of Staten Island High //****// School for International Studies //** We value each individual. We believe one person can make a difference.
 * // Belief Statement //**

We value the process of learning. We believe knowledge is power and the journey is the reward.

We believe that each member of our learning community is vital to our success. We value the diverse contributions of each member of our learning community. We believe people learn best from each other in heterogeneous, collaborative groupings.

We value the differences and similarities of the human spirit and the people of the world. We believe that we are all linked in some way.

We value effective communication and creative problem solving skills. We believe in the importance of understanding each other and our world.

We value challenges. We believe that anything worth doing requires passion, persistence, commitment, calculated risk taking and creativity.

We value respect, responsibility reflective thinking, accountability, flexibility, kindness, resourcefulness, generosity and integrity. We believe in moral and ethical behavior.

We value a supportive, caring and safe environment. We believe in providing a forum for global and international studies from multiple perspectives for all of our students.

We value our local and global communities. We believe in embracing our responsibilities as contributing members to our communities through responsible and informed decision making and through community service.

We value a community of practice. We believe collectively that every child will succeed.

As global citizens, we embrace our power as a community and are committed to using this power is a positive way. <span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> **//__ College __//****//__ of Staten Island High __//****//__ School for International Studies Constitution __//** 10. All members of the CSIHSIS **__faculty__** will strive for the **highest standards** of personal conduct, professional ethics, and individual achievement in their areas of specialty. <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 36pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt;"> **__ Profile of CSI High School for International Studies School Graduate __** The goal of CSI High School for International Studies is to graduate students who posses the knowledge, skills and habits of mind necessary to work and live in the 21st century global environment.
 * 1)  All members of the CSIHSIS community will **respect difference**. This includes the conventional notions of race, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender, and sexual orientation, as well as **differences of personality, perspective, learning style and approach to pedagogy**.
 * 1)  All members of the CSIHSIS community will work to create a **community of learners** in which **cooperation** with colleagues and classmates **enhances and promotes individual growth** and experience, rather than undermines it.
 * 1) **  No member ** of the CSIHSIS community will engage in physical violence or hateful speech of any kind.
 * 1) **  No member ** of the CSIHSIS community will engage in littering or vandalism and all will show respect for school property, our school community, and our campus neighbors.
 * 1)  All members of the CSIHSIS community will fulfill their **commitments**, coming to classes and meetings on time, prepared, and ready to participate and contribute actively.
 * 1) **  No member ** of the CSIHSIS community will engage in deliberate plagiarism or deception, and will adhere to the highest academic and intellectual standards.
 * 1)  All members of the CSIHSIS community will **remain open** to alternative approaches and opinions, and be **willing to learn** from “the other side” of an argument.
 * 1)  All members of the CSIHSIS community will act as **cooperative colleagues**, sharing ideas, perspectives, and knowledge, as appropriate.
 * 1)  All members of the CSIHSIS **__faculty__** will adequately and fairly represent the spectrum of opinion on controversial issues, and encourage students to be **independent thinkers and decision makers**.

CSIHSIS graduates are **Academically Prepared.** Upon leaving school, each CSIHSIS student: CSIHSIS graduates are **Proficient Thinkers and Problem Solvers.** They: CSIHSIS graduates are **Culturally Aware.** They: CSIHSIS graduates are **Aware of World Events and Global Dynamics.** They:
 * Is intellectually curious, has a desire for life-long learning, thinks critically and effectively organizes his or her own efforts to learn.
 * Has earned a high school diploma with course credits required for entry into any institution of higher learning.
 * Is prepared to successfully engage in college-level coursework and complete a college degree or other post-secondary certification.
 * Demonstrate a capacity for mathematical analysis, scientific processing, and logical reasoning.
 * Hold themselves accountable for moral reasoning and ethical decision-making
 * Transfer their learning and problem-solving skills across domains, and articulate the interconnectedness of their learning.
 * Understand and use the arts and literature as lenses through which to view society and culture, as well as to express ideas and emotions.
 * Understand and engage complex problems, collect, analyze and synthesize information from a range of sources, tolerate ambiguity and uncertainty, and produce potentially viable solutions.
 * Know world geography, including the locations of major world regions and cultures, as well as human and environmental interaction, and how geography influences cultural development.
 * Understand the contributions of different world cultures to the ways of life in the United States.
 * Have in-depth knowledge and understanding of at least one culture very different from their own and recognize the role that language plays in shaping culture.
 * Understand the historical development and contemporary beliefs, values, and characteristics of major world cultures.
 * Understand the multiple perspectives of current world events, international issues, and global debates.
 * Integrate a thorough knowledge of their own culture and country to become a fully enfranchised and participatory global citizen.
 * Understand global dynamics – how world economic, political, technological, environmental and social systems work and are interdependent across nations and regions.
 * Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of at least one pressing international issue or problem.

CSIHSIS graduates are **Literate for the 21st Century.** They: CSIHSIS graduates are **Collaborative Team Members.** They: CSIHSIS graduates are **Effective Users of Technology.** They: CSIHSIS graduates are **Socially Prepared and Culturally Sensitive**. They:
 * Demonstrate mastery of the skills essential to communication and learning (reading, writing, analyzing, listening, and speaking) both in English and one or more languages other than English.
 * Develop and present information in an articulate, persuasive, and appropriate manner – orally, visually, in writing, and through digital communication tools.
 * Critically evaluate the presentation of information through various formats and technologies (media literacy).
 * Understand how individuals work together in a team and work as collaborative team members to achieve a goal and to learn from people from other cultures.
 * Are aware of and able to reflect upon their role and contributions as a member of a team and demonstrate an understanding of the value of doing so.
 * Appreciate and are respectful of the diversity of contributions, learning styles, and strengths of individual team members.
 * Welcome of differences in interpretation and judgment, are receptive to other’s views, and revise and expand their own views.
 * Evaluate sources of information for bias, validity, and scholarly integrity
 * Proficiently use essential computer and communications technologies and demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate applications thereof.
 * Proficiently use a multitude of technological tools for communication, presentation and data analysis.
 * Use technologies to communicate and work across national and regional boundaries.
 * Comfortably culture jump by choosing appropriate language, behaviors, and strategies of interaction.
 * Demonstrate respect in their communication, decision-making, and actions.
 * Actively listen to and carefully consider the perspectives and opinions of others.
 * Demonstrate ethical decision-making skills, self-control, and the ability to make responsible choices that contribute to continuous self development.
 * Have emotional intelligence including self-knowledge and the ability to manage emotions.
 * Make healthy lifestyle decisions including personal wellness, fitness, and relationships; they will pursue physical, mental, and emotional health.
 * Resolve conflicts peacefully and fairly.

from __Smart & Good High Schools__, Lickona and Davidson, 2005, pg 23 <span style="display: block; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 36pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt; text-align: left;"> College of Staten Island High School for International Studies Expectations for Students <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-align: center;"> CSIHSIS is a community of individuals (students, staff, families, and community partners) all working together to achieve our mission. We will accomplish this through the development and support of healthy, positive, and respectful relationships. __ Positive Communication __ <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> __ Personal Accountability and Responsibility __ <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none;">
 * As a student member of the CSIHSIS community, I demonstrate. ..
 * I actively listen to others without interrupting – One Mic!
 * I wait for my turn to speak.
 * I show respect for whoever is speaking by using positive body language (such as sitting up and making positive eye contact).
 * I communicate directly with all members of the CSIHSIS community (formally and informally) using sensitive and respectful language and tone.
 * I stay away from gossip and “he said/she said” conversations.
 * I support and encourage others with positive words and actions.
 * I am responsible for the choices and decisions I make – No Excuses!
 * I take school seriously and I am prepared for success every day.
 * I arrive each morning early enough to get to my first class on time.
 * I have all the materials and supplies necessary for each class.
 * I get to each of my classes and all school activities on time.
 * I’m ready for every lesson having completed all of my homework.
 * I abide by the CSIHSIS dress code at all times in school.
 * I actively participate in my learning in and outside the classroom.
 * I ask questions when I don’t understand and when I want to learn more.
 * I contribute positively to cooperative learning groups and class discussions.
 * I use school resources to support my learning (such as tutoring, the library, peers, independent reading time, and school staff).
 * I contribute to the establishment of a safe space by encouraging my classmates to actively participate (listen; ask questions, share ideas and points of view).
 * I take pride in my work.
 * I set strategic, measurable, achievable, realistic, timely goals (SMART) for myself and then challenge myself to meet and exceed them.
 * I regularly self check my academic progress.
 * I am flexible and willing to compromise in order to achieve my goals.
 * I represent myself and CSIHSIS in a positive way both in and outside of school because I recognize the impact I have on the community.

__ Respect for Ourselves, Our Community and Our World __ As a global citizen, I acknowledge that the world is an extension of the CSIHSIS community. I take responsibility for effecting positive change in both.
 * I acknowledge and respect the diversity of the CSIHSIS community.
 * I consider how my actions will affect others before making choices that impact the community.
 * I take responsibility for helping to keep CSIHSIS clean, safe, healthy, and vibrant.
 * I show respect for myself and CSIHSIS by exerting maximum effort.
 * I acknowledge that successful relationships are based on honesty and trust – Tell the Truth!

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College of Staten Island High School for International Studies Expectations for Staff <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-align: center;"> CSIHSIS is a community of individuals (students, staff, families, and community partners) all working together to achieve our mission. We will accomplish this through the development and support of healthy, positive, and respectful relationships.

As a staff member of the CSIHSIS community, I demonstrate. ..

__ Positive Communication __ __ Personal Responsibility and Accountability __ <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· I come to school each day prepared with the materials and resources necessary to succeed. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· I arrive to school each morning early enough to prepare for the day. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· I come to school each day prepared to demonstrate a positive attitude. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· I am committed to understanding the mission of CSI High School for International Studies and to promoting it at CSIHSIS and in the greater community. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· I work to incorporate diverse perspectives, global issues, and the importance of global citizenship into my role within the CSIHSIS community. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· I take responsibility for my choices and actions. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· I seek knowledge inside and outside CSIHSIS that can be utilized to enrich learning. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· I set strategic, measureable, achievable, realistic, timely (SMART) goals relevant to my role at CSIHSIS and to my own professional development. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· I set strategic, measureable, achievable, realistic, timely (SMART) goals for my students, implement strategies to aid them in achieving their goals, and monitor their progress. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· I recognize that unforeseen situations may arise and I demonstrate understanding and flexibility. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· I am invested in the success of the CSIHSIS community; therefore, I contribute my knowledge, expertise, and perspective. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· I understand that being in class is the top priority for our students; therefore, I exhaust all options before removing them from classroom learning.
 * I communicate directly with all members of the CSIHSIS community (formally and informally) using sensitive and respectful language and tone.
 * I practice active listening with all members of the CSIHSIS community.
 * I demonstrate an assumption of best intentions.
 * I use positive body language.
 * I support and encourage all members of the CSIHSIS community with positive words and actions.
 * I understand that being informed about my students empowers me to be a better teacher therefore I communicate frequently and consistently with other members of the CSIHSIS community.
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· I am reflective of my role within the CSIHSIS community and I make adjustments as necessary. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· I am willing to make compromises in order to contribute to the success of the CSIHSIS staff.

**__ Respect for Ourselves, Our Community, and the World __
 * I acknowledge and demonstrate respect for our diverse community of different races, religions, genders, cultures, and sexual orientations, classes, and points of view.
 * I demonstrate respect by considering other people’s feelings and needs when making choices that impact the community.
 * I demonstrate respect for the CSIHSIS community by putting forth the maximum effort in all curricular and extracurricular events and activities.
 * I show respect for our community by creating and helping to maintain a clean, safe, healthy, and vibrant community.
 * I am supportive of all members of the CSIHSIS community.

I understand that as a CSIHSIS staff member, I have the most direct and frequent contact with our students therefore, I must embody and consistently model our mission and school culture.

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College of Staten Island High School for International Studies Expectations of the Principal <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-align: center;"> CSIHSIS is a community of individuals (students, staff, families, and community partners) working together to achieve our mission. We will accomplish this through the development and support of healthy, positive, and respectful relationships. As Principal of the College of Staten Island High School for International Studies. ..

I recognize that effective leadership requires understanding of all aspects of our school; therefore, I am to maintain consistent two-way communication and collaborative relationships with all members of the CSIHSIS community (students, staff, parents, families, community partner organizations).

I understand and embrace my responsibility to mode professionalism for the school. I am committed to providing vision and resources that support and environment of constant learning and the achievement of goals. I understand that a positive and enjoyable school is a productive school, and I work to cultivate such an environment each day.
 * I communicate directly with all members of the CSIHSIS community (formally and informally) using sensitive and respectful language and tone.
 * I am available to members of the community to discuss school-related topics.
 * I value and seek to understand the perspectives of all CSIHSIS community members.
 * I reflect on the points of view offered by members of the CSIHSIS community.
 * I strive to identify potential problems and to solve them proactively.
 * I aim to make informed and fair decisions.
 * When appropriate and feasible, I share my decision making process with members of the CSIHSIS community.
 * I show respect toward myself and each member of the CSIHSIS community.
 * I come to school on time, dressed appropriately, and prepared for success each day.
 * I aim for perfect attendance because I understand that there is a positive correlation between my attendance and my ability to lead effectively.
 * I take commitments seriously and I seek to fulfill them in a timely manner.
 * I acknowledge that I bring my own issues to work, but I do not allow them to interfere with my ability to lead effectively.
 * I practice consistent reflection as a means of improving the educational program offered to our students.
 * I provide resources to support community members’ professional growth.
 * I aim to facilitate leadership opportunities for members of the CSIHSIS community.
 * I support risk taking and creativity in the classroom.
 * I celebrate the achievements and efforts of members of the CSIHSIS community.

_ Aimee Horowitz Date ** College of Staten Island High School for International Studies Expectations of Families <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-align: center;"> CSIHSIS is a community of individuals (students, staff, families, and community partners) working together to achieve our mission. We will accomplish this through the development and support of healthy, positive, and respectful relationships.

As the parent/guardian of a student at CSIHSIS. ..

I recognize that my role is essential in the overall success of my child and the CSIHSIS community; therefore, I am to maintain consistent communication with the school.

I recognize that I contribute to my child’s ability to succeed at CSIHSIS. I recognize that I am a participant in shaping, maintaining, and supporting the CSIHSIS culture. I appreciate that the CSIHSIS staff and I are on the same team with the same goal – the success of my child.
 * I ask my child daily for any information sent home from school.
 * I stay informed of school events and activities by reading materials sent home, reading the parent newsletter emailed weekly by our parent coordinator, and by checking the school website ([|www.csihighschool.org]).
 * I respond in a timely manner to all school communications.
 * I communicate directly with all members of the CSIHSIS community (formally and informally) using sensitive and respectful language and tone.
 * I understand that in order for the school to maintain communication with me, I must provide update contact information.
 * I am aware that I can call the school with questions.
 * I attend and participate in required school meetings such as Simulated School Night, student led conferences, parent-teacher conferences, and end of year portfolio presentations.
 * I make every effort to attend and participate in other school activities such as school trips, concerts, poetry slam, and invitations to participate in my child’s class.
 * I am responsible for making sure my child leaves the house on time in order to arrive to school on time.
 * I am responsible for making sure my child leaves for school dressed in appropriate attire and with all necessary materials, books, and supplies.
 * I am responsible for asking my child about homework, allotting time and space for doing homework, and checking the homework for completion.
 * I am responsible for monitoring my child’s progress in his/her classes through logging into Engrade.
 * I am responsible for monitoring my child’s progress towards graduation through use of the ARIS Parent Link.
 * I recognize that my presence at the school has a positive impact on the CSIHSIS community.
 * I am committed to understanding and promoting the mission of the school.
 * I am familiar with, support and uphold school policies.
 * I understand, appreciate, and trust the CSIHSIS staff works their hardest to support my child.
 * I understand and appreciate that CSIHSIS is an advocate for my child.
 * I can support learning both at CSIHSIS and at home by sharing my experiences as a global citizen.
 * I understand that by having a child at CSIHSIS, I am a member of the Parent Teacher Association, and if I choose, I can play an active role.
 * I understand that parents and guardians have a formal voice on the School Leadership Team, and that I can be elected to serve in that role.

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INSTRUCTIONAL POLICIES __ PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT __ === Teachers at College of Staten Island High School for International Studies should be prepared to make the professional commitment described below and do everything possible to ensure our students’ and schools’ excellence. === Collegiality <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Effectively establish positive working relationships with all staff and collaborate with them as an ongoing practice. Work with other teachers as a department member, advisory team member, grade team members and member of our school wide community.
 * <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Treat everyone with respect.

** Classroom ===<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Arrive at assigned post each day __no later than five minutes before the beginning of your first assigned class or team meeting__ depending on your schedule. === <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Follow schedule and be on time for classes and duties. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Put up and maintain bulletin boards. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Practice “active learning” in my classroom – vary instructional strategies to meet the readiness of students. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Use inquiry based and constructivist approaches to teaching and learning by helping students develop deeper understanding, as opposed to telling students the steps. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Engage students in higher order critical thinking and use ongoing formative and summative assessments to evaluate, facilitate, and promote learning. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Create and facilitate accountable talk in your classroom where students work collaboratively, teach one another, and take responsibility for their own learning. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Implement a standards-based writing process in your content area. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Provide an instructional program and environment that recognizes individual learning styles and multiple intelligences. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Incorporate international issues, 21st century learning skills, problem solving, and the understanding of diverse perspectives into my courses. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Create curriculum maps for the courses I teach and submit them to Aimee/Joe. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Follow my curriculum, prepare daily lessons and differentiate instruction so that all learners are actively engaged. <span style="color: black; 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msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Review IEPs (Individualized Education Plans) of special needs students; communicate with special ed teachers. Students may be entitled to modifications for in class assignments and assessments; teachers are expected to utilize the strategies suggested, and keep copies of modified assignments, etc. Culture/Commitment <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Contact parents on an ongoing basis about their child’s success and attendance. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Adhere to all policies and procedures in our Faculty Handbook and in the Chancellor’s Regulations. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Participate in the development and implementation of Advisory. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Dress professionally. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Practice self reflection and commit to ongoing learning and professional development. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Commit to the philosophy of ongoing assessment and use of data as a road to improve teaching and learning. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Communicate with students’ advisors and parents to keep them informed of their progress <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Respond to parents’ and students’ emails in a timely manner. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Complete progress reports and report cards for each marking period and each semester. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Participate in Student Led Conferences and Parent/Teacher Conferences <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Check DOE email and office boards daily. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Help out with school-wide behavior management by actively supervising students during class changes; be in the hallways between periods. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Post grades to Engrade weekly.
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** HOMEWORK POLICY In recognition of feedback from parents, students, and staff; in recognition that at times students have extenuating circumstances and to further help our students understand the importance of homework to their learning and the learning process, the faculty of College of Staten Island High School for International Studies has adopted the following homework policy: Late homework will be accepted within a teacher’s discretion, recognizing that at different times teachers assign homework for different reasons and that in different subject areas homework is also assigned for different reasons. Teachers should set up parameters and inform students in writing in their course guidelines as to what their individual late homework policy is.

It is expected that teachers will assign written and study homework on a regular basis. The written assignment may be an ongoing assignment but should be posted on a daily basis. It is also appropriate to provide students with some degree of choice in how they will present their learning (homework assignments that assess their learning).

Homework should include some opportunity for writing, in accordance with the writing curriculum. Keep in mind the purposes of homework: <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· to reinforce, supplement, and extend learning <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· to overcome a particular difficulty or reinforce specific skills <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· to help prepare students for examinations <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· to relate current material to material previously taught <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· to provide review of previous work <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· to prepare for future lessons <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· to provide for enrichment or remediation <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· to serve as a link between school and home

Students must be accountable for assigned work. Therefore, homework is to be collected or reviewed consistently and in accordance with given deadlines. Each teacher is expected to develop an appropriate means of reviewing, checking (grading), providing meaningful feedback, and timely returning assignments. Teachers are responsible for recording homework grades and it is expected that some flexibility be maintained to allow students to make up missed work. Teachers are expected to distribute a list of homework assignments at the start of each unit,

Homework can be assigned over school holidays and vacations. Realize, however, that families frequently have religious obligations or travel and other commitments during these times. Provide sufficient lead time for students to work on the assignment(s) outside of the vacation periods. Additionally, avoid having the assignment due immediately upon return to school.

Within a teacher’s discretion, homework assignments will count for up to, but not more than 25% of a student’s grade in each marking period.

LONG-TERM PROJECTS POLICY Long-term projects provide our students with multiple ways to demonstrate their learning as well as providing their teachers with means of assessing their learning and progress. Recognizing that the purpose of a project is for a student to demonstrate his/her learning, and to show our students that even if their work is late, we still value their effort and their learning, the faculty of College of Staten Island High School of International Studies adopted the following policy:

All teachers will accept projects turned in late within the following guidelines: Teachers have the discretion to determine what the final date will be for their accepting late projects. For students who submit work, the lowest grade a student shall receive will be no less than a grade equivalent to a 55 (on a 100 point scale). Students who fail to submit projects will receive a grade of 50.
 * If a project is turned in within one week of the due date, the student will receive 90% of their final grade;
 * If a project is turned in within 2 weeks of the due date, the student will receive 80% of their final grade; and
 * If a project is turned in more than 2 weeks after the due date, the student will receive 70% of their final grade.

Written and research projects may not exceed 25% of a student’s overall grade for one marking period.

At the time a project is assigned students will be provided with a rubric that affords them the opportunity to know what their teacher expects (clear expectations) as well as to evaluate their work prior to turning it in.

For long-term projects students should have multiple check-in opportunities with their teacher so that their progress and learning can be monitored and supported

GRADING POLICY For our students’ grades to demonstrate progress over time, for students to demonstrate growth in learning and skills, and for students to be recognized for the progress they make, the faculty of College of Staten Island High School for International Studies has adopted the following grading policy:

Each semester has three separate marking periods. Marking periods one and two will be worth 30% each of students’ final grade with marking period three worth 40% of their grade. The grade on students’ report cards for marking periods 1 and 2 are for those marking periods only, while the grade that appears as the marking period 3 grade represents a cumulative weighted average and is the students’ course grade. It will appear on the students’ transcripts. The grade for the two hour final exam will comprise a portion of the grade for the third marking period. End of year portfolio grades shall comprise 15% of a students’ third marking period grade.

The final semester grade will be a weighted average of the three marking periods; MP1 = 30%, MP2 = 30%, and MP3 = 40%.

Grading is a measure of student progress in meeting and exceeding the New York State Learning and Performance Standards. Grades are arrived at uniformly for all students. All grades __must__ **be based on a variety of components so that they accurately reflect the scope of a student’s learning. All grades will be based on a variety of assessments including: class performance, debates, projects, portfolios, exams, student work, reflective writing and experiments.

Grades may not be used as a punitive measure. Grades may** GRADING AT CSI HIGH SCHOOL At CSI High School we employ a letter grading system with the following numerical equivalents: Grading System E+ Excellent 97-100 E Excellent    93-96 E- Excellent 90-92 G+ Good 87-89 G Good   83-86 G- Good 80-82 S+ Satisfactory 77-79 S Satisfactory  73-76 S- Satisfactory 70-72 N Needs Improvement  65-69 U Incomplete (applies to yearlong courses) 55 (can be changed to an N at the  conclusion of 2nd semester) F No credit  55 (64 and below) Students’ grades must be calculated in accordance with the school grading policy and the policy you distributed to your students at the start of the semester. CSIHSIS Grade Reversal Policies ** Explanation of the Incomplete Grade for Year-long Courses A teacher __does not__ have to award a student an “Incomplete” grade. Failing a course does not mean automatic eligibility for a student to receive a grade of incomplete and the opportunity to earn credit by passing the second semester of the course. It is within your discretion as to whether or not to award a grade of incomplete. A student must make a sincere effort to learn and improve.
 * Course grades represent the comprehensive evaluation of a student’s performance and progress toward achievement of the goals of a particular course. Reversals of course grades are permitted in rare circumstances. CSIHSIS’s grade reversal policies are intended to identify those circumstances under which the reversal of a grade is appropriate and allowed.
 * If at the end of the first term in year-long course, a student is earning a failing grade, the teacher will use his/her discretion to give an “Incomplete.” The grade of Incomplete (U) provides a borderline student with a “second chance” to improve his/her performance. If the student passes the second semester of a course, the “Incomplete” grade will be reversed to a grade of N. The grade change will occur at the end of the second semester. However, if the student fails the second semester of the course in the spring semester, he/she will fail both semesters and will not receive the credit. The Incomplete will be changed to a grade of F.

** Regents Courses ** Why is 55 the lowest grade a student can receive during a marking period? ** Should we assign a grade of zero when students do not complete work? ** I do believe that teachers should emphasize timeliness and responsibility. However, there are better ways to do this than awarding a “zero” for late or absent work. First, the “zero” is mathematically inaccurate. Accuracy demands that the interval between each grade – A, B, C, D and F – is equal. When an A is 90, and B, C, and D are 80, 70, and 60 respectively, then the next lower grade, the F – should be 50, not zero. To make an F a zero is to state that failing to hand work in is SIX TIMES WORSE than handing in work that is of D quality. I have never heard a teacher make the argument that an F is six times worse than a D. Second, students have frequently performed part of the tasks associated with the assignment, but have not completed it or handed it in. Teachers are expected to student monitor in an ongoing way, therefore students should receive credit for the work they have completed. Third, and more importantly, the purpose of grading and assessment is to improve student work – not merely to render an evaluation. Therefore, the “best punishment” for late or absent work is not a low grade, but additional work. In general, we need to use grades for the development of better student work habits and higher quality work. ** FINAL EXAMINATIONS All teachers are required to give a final assessment in each of their classes at the end of the third marking period, during the school wide final examination period. Teachers should consult the school calendar and the final exam schedule for the dates of their classes’ examinations.
 * If a student passes the Regents exam with a score of 85 or higher, s/he automatically earns credit (minimum grade of N) for either the course in the term leading up to the exam or the course from the preceding semester.
 * There are only 3 marking periods per semester. Final grades are a weighted cumulative average of the 3 marking period grades. This means that one poor marking period (for example a 35) would put a huge burden on a student to pass for the semester. This is the rationale why a 55 is the lowest report card grade and is the lowest grade that should be included when computing students’ final grades.
 * This practice unfairly penalizes students. Although it is a great teacher line (“I’m giving you a zero”) the truth is that it distorts grades. Here is the explanation, found in the work for Dr. Doug Reeves, in his book, //101 More Questions and Answers About Standards, Assessment and Accountability://
 * Based upon the above rationale, students will not receive a grade of zero when work is not turned in. The lowest grade a student receives for work that is not turned in will be a 50, while the lowest grade a student can receive for work that is turned in but which is not of passing quality is a 55. These are the point values that will be computed in a student’s average to determine their report card grade.

For courses that culminate in a Regents examination, these exams should be formatted to mirror the Regents exam and should assess skills and content tested on the Regents exam. Exams should be designed so that students complete them in two hours. For non-Regents courses, final assessments and/or comprehensive culminating projects are required. Those exams must be administered during the designated final examination period. (See Final Examination Schedule)

In cases where more than one teacher is teaching the same course, a uniform final will be administered. Teachers will collaborate to create the examination. All final exams must be submitted to the office no later than three days prior to administration of the exam and prior to the exam being copied for students. ** ADVISORY Advisory is the place where students and their advisor get to know each other and build a trusting community. Advisory is also a place where students learn the values and culture of our school, set the tone of our school, build a sense of accountability and responsibility, build a community, create and plan service learning projects, prepare for student led conferences, conference with their advisor about their goals and their academic progress, and reflect on their learning experiences to work towards completing their end of year portfolio project. Advisory is a community that you create and build with your advisees. To create community, you must be part of the community and should model proper behavior and participation for advisees. As advisor, you should participate in advisory – by joining check-in circles, journaling, modeling independent reading and engaging in activities with students.

Advisory is at its best when all members of the community actively participate, are respectful of other members, and work together collaboratively. All advisees and their advisor are actively engaged in the lesson/activity/conversation and everyone loves it. This can only happen when the advisor has a well developed written lesson plan for the advisory period and a clear vision of where they want their advisory to be and how to get there. However, advisory is at its worst is when students come into advisory and there is nothing on the agenda. What do I do? “I’ll just let them talk quietly. They deserve a break.” WRONG! They will not be quiet; you just gave them license to do whatever they want. This effect carries over to their other classes, breaks down community and adversely affects school tone.

It is important to be consistent and to be well planned for advisory just like any other class. A good advisory tone is set from day one by establishing norms, rituals, and routines with your advisees. For example, you should begin each advisory with students seated in a circle and responding to a check in question. Advisory tone is reinforced each and every day. As the students are coming in from the hallways you immediately remind them what the agenda is for the day. If it is journal-writing day, then you tell them, “Take out your journals.” If it is independent reading day, then you say; “Please, take out your book and begin reading.” This way the students come in and they know what they are supposed to do. You need to have established rituals and routines as well as a written lesson plan for every day of the week. After a while, the students will not need a reminder and will do these things automatically. Advisees can gradually be empowered to facilitate their own advisory meetings.

As a staff, we encourage every one to plan collaboratively and share materials and ideas. We need every advisor to be on the same page with advisory. If we ask that a particular lesson be taught on a particular day, it is imperative that all advisors teach the lesson on that day. If your advisory is working on an ongoing project, such as The Giving Project, preparing for Student Led Conferences, or their end of year portfolios, it is your responsibility to monitor each advisee’s progress and make sure they are working and progressing toward their goal. __ ADVISOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES __ <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ You are the expert on each one of your advisees. You are responsible for knowing how each of your advisees is doing in all their classes. You should know when and why your advisees are absent. You should know how each of your advisees is progressing towards graduation. This requires that you have monitoring systems in place, that you conference individually with each of your advisees, and that you track their progress towards graduation through the use of ARIS.
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must **be on file from each advisee:** <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ Emergency blue card **. (Annette will let you know who has not turned in a blue card) <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ ** Lunch form ** (whether or not they are entitled to free lunch) (office) <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ ** Rules and Regulations/Handbook Receipt Signed by Student and Parent ** (advisor) <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ ** Advisory Contract ** (advisor) <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ ** Internet Use Permission Slip (Acceptable Use Policy) ** (office) <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ ** Permission for videotaping, photographing and posting student work on the Internet ** (office) <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ ** Lab and Physical Education Uniform Fees ** (office)

** ADVISORY GRADING POLICY Advisory grading and expectations for passing are somewhat different from those of your other courses. Advisory is a guidance and communications class as well as a class in which students learn community building and study skills and reflect on their progress towards meeting the CSI High School for International Studies Graduate Profile through a variety of learning experiences.

Students earn elective credit for Advisory. Full participation is required to earn this credit. Students will receive either a ‘P’ for passing or an ‘F’ for failing. Advisory grades are not averaged into a student’s overall academic average.

ADVISORY GRADING CRITERIA <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Attendance/Promptness <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Active participation in discussions/activities <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Participation in field trips <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Completion of projects/assignments <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Participation in school wide advisory events/activities <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Completion of end of year portfolio/capstone project <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Participation in student-led conferences <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Participation in advisor-advisee conferences <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Respect for advisory community and fellow advisory members <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Respect for advisory norms
 * <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Student participates in independent reading

**__ Course Outlines/Curriculum Materials __ <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase;"> Copies of teacher course outlines and curriculum are to be kept on file in the Main Office and in class rooms at all times. All course outlines, curriculum maps, and curriculum must be standards based, must follow the New York State scope and sequence, and for Fall Semester, must be submitted to the Principal no later than September 30th. For Spring Semester, course outlines and curriculum maps must be submitted within one week of the start of the semester. All teachers teaching the same course must follow the same course outline and have the same grading policy. These should be developed collaboratively.

__ COURSE OUTLINES __
In the first week of the semester, teachers must provide students with a course outline, containing the following information: <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Course description, objectives, and guiding/essential questions <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Grading criteria <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Books and other materials needed/required <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Classroom rules and expectations <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Contact information/email address (You should have students and parents use your DOE email) <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Website information <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Engrade information __ PLANNING __ These are important steps to take when planning for your year: ** <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times;"> __ PLANNING TOOLS __ <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Brainstorm to develop a year-long question that will provide a central focus that students can refer to throughout the course. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Once you have determined your year-long essential questions, develop ideas for units. Think about the projects/assessments and topics that will be the foci of each unit, whether your projects assess what you expect students to understand deeply, and how each topic relates to your essential questions. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Determine the learning goals and standards that need to be addressed in each unit. Use the **Unit Planning Guide **(See Appendix) to map out the activities and assessments that will be used to achieve those goals. Think carefully about timing and addressing standards when they will be most useful for students.** <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Use the Daily Pacing Calendar **(See Appendix) to divide those learning goals into daily activities, schedule trips, plan projects and determine assessment due dates.** <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontstyle: italic; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Daily lesson plans ** can then be developed (See Appendix). <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> **__ UNIT PLANNING __ ==== The calendar should reflect the daily activities that will enable students to meet the learning goals and develop the deep understandings for each unit. Once you have determined the activities to be completed and the skills needed, begin to think about how best you can introduce them and relate them to the <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">essential questions on a daily basis. ====
 * The CSIHSIS instructional philosophy is one that promotes a deeper understanding of concepts and fosters connection between daily lessons, unit projects, and year-long inquiries. Therefore, teacher planning should focus on year-long essential questions that will guide classes’ investigations of the subject area. Students learn better when daily lessons are connected and lead to more meaningful study.
 * 1) Determine the area of study/topic (subject area)
 * 2) How does your curriculum relate to our school’s essential questions and incorporate current events and international themes and issues? How does your curriculum facilitate students meeting the requirements of our Graduate Profile? How will you work with other members of your grade team to create interdisciplinary units, projects, and assessments?
 * 3) What questions will interest your students and provide focus for a year-long inquiry? In other words, ask “why teach this?” How will you communicate this to your students? How will students relate their learning to our Graduate Profile on an ongoing basis?
 * 4) What are the learning goals? What skills and concepts should students learn and how are those related to the standards? What do you want students to understand and to be able to do by the end of the year? What specific skills need to be taught? In what sequence will you teach those skills? How can you spread them out so that standards are met throughout the year at appropriate times? How will you differentiate instruction and provide access to content to meet the learning needs of each of your students? How will you provide students with choice in presenting their learning? How will you assess the extent to which students have mastered the skills and understand the concepts you have taught formatively and summatively? How will you help students who do not master skills and concepts? What pedagogical strategies will you employ that are different than those previously used so that these students can master skills and concepts?
 * 5) What projects and activities will help students to achieve the learning goals? What practices will you use to ensure that each student reaches those goals? How will you assess students’ progress toward those learning goals throughout the year? How will you assess and reflect on your ability to meet students’ needs?
 * 6) What will your final assessment be? How will you and your students know that you have met the learning goals? How will you define success and quality work?
 * 7) We use the Understanding by Design method of backwards planning (Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe) to plan our units of study and lessons. If you need to reference the templates for lesson and unit planning, Aimee has the books in her office and you can also download the templates from the UbD website. In short, you decide what you want students to know and be able to do prior to planning activities. Then you design your final assessment and plan backwards from there.
 * The following lists and forms outline the steps that should be taken when planning for the year. They can be copied and used in planning your year-long expeditions/units/themes.

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====<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">When you have finished your calendar, make a “To-Do List” of handouts to be copied, resources to be compiled, materials to be gathered, etc. so that you are ready for each day’s lessons. Although long-range planning is an important guide, the way the goals are taught each day will determine how successfully and deeply students learn and understand the curriculum and develop their skills. Planning, daily preparation and daily assessment are key. ==== <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> __ DAILY LESSON PLANS __ <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· An aim or objective stated in the form of an open ended, evaluative question - ** students should know what they are learning and how the lesson relates to the year-long guiding question <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· ** Instructional and Performance objectives with proving behaviors -  **  what you expect students to know and be able to do at the conclusion of the lesson and how you will assess whether they have met the objectives <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· ** A motivation that relates to students’ lives and to the lesson ** to promptly focus students on and engage them in the lesson (this is a great tool for behavior management and getting your students’ attention from the start of class). This also maximizes instructional time. The motivation should not be longer than 5 minutes. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· ** A guided activity ** to provide students with instruction, examples, and the skills they need to complete the work independently through a mini-lesson. This is your opportunity to model for students as you provide them with clear expectations for their work. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· ** An independent/group activity ** to give students a practical and immediate opportunity to apply their new knowledge and skills (think about strategically grouping students based on interest, ability, learning style, etc.) Students should know how and why they were grouped in a particular manner. This activity should facilitate critical thinking and creativity. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· ** Assessment - ** verbal or written - to determine whether students understand the concepts/skills taught and to guide you as you reflect on your lesson and plan your next lesson. This should include thought provoking questions that facilitate students’ critical thinking (see Bloom’s Taxonomy). <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· ** Summary & Application ** - briefly reflect with students on what they learned and how it relates to the guiding question. This can be a whole group conversation, and individual activity, a Think, Pair, Share activity, etc. Have students apply their learning to a current world situation, a problem, etc. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· ** Homework ** - students can be given assignments to 1) reinforce concepts from the day’s or previous days’ activities; or 2)encourage them to reflect on the purpose and relation of the day’s lesson to unit concepts or the year-long essential questions; or our Graduate Profile and/or 3) prepare for the next day’s lesson. Homework should be meaningful, should allow for student choice and should facilitate students’ creativity. You can use the following **Daily Lesson Plan Form (See Appendix) as a sample, and then file completed lessons in a notebook for reflection and future use.
 * Teachers must come to school prepared to teach each day. Although lessons will not be collected on a regular basis, **written plans must be available for administrators at any time. **Thoroughly written lesson plans result in a better managed classroom, more effective teaching, and increased student learning and achievement. Although there is no specific format to follow for developing your plans,** written plans are required and the following elements should be included **:**

The workshop model is both a structure for organizing classroom instruction and a vehicle to get students more engaged, interested and actively involved in their learning. **The structure provides more time during the school day for students to read, write, talk, and use effective learning strategies and to explore and respond to the topics and ideas they are studying. It provides more time for teachers to work with individual students and to differentiate instruction and for students to work collaboratively with one another. The structure evolved as teachers realized that much traditional instruction - the transfer of information from adult to student - was not leading to the ownership of the learning process and to the deeper understandings that students need to meet standards. To do that, the teachers and students must construct learning. The teachers also must recognize that each student begins at a different place but that //all// must meet the same high standards, even though this may take more time.** Workshop starts with TIME **- time for students to read, write, talk, and think in class, independently or in small-group sessions. The structure also offers teachers time to observe, take notes, and confer with students. Because students often choose what they read and write, they develop** OWNERSHIP **of their learning. As they begin to use newly taught strategies that make them more skilled readers, writers, and learners, they are able to access more and a greater variety of materials, increasing their confidence and sense of ownership.** RESPONSE ** is built into workshop instruction. During the mini-lesson, students have the opportunity to question and clarify strategies before they adapt them to their own learning. The teacher-student conferences, small-group work, notebooks and sharing sessions all offer opportunities for students to explore and respond to content with their teachers and others. By experiencing genuine discourse, considering and building on the ideas of others, finding evidence in what they read and sharing their work, students develop as a **COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS **. In workshop instruction, the whole can be greater than the sum of the parts.** The Structure of a Workshop Model Lesson

//MINI-LESSON (20% of class time but rarely more than 15 minutes) -//

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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The teacher presents and often models a specific teaching point/skill at the start of each class, helping students draw on their prior knowledge and experiences and answering any questions they have. The teaching point, which guides the independent and small-group work that follows, is determined by what student work and formative assessments show students need to know to meet standards and is part of a logical sequence of teaching points that comprise the unit of study. During the mini-lesson, the teacher sometimes uses read-a-louds, models writing, shared reading and writing, and interactive writing. Near the conclusion, s/he explains what students are expected to do during independent work time. ===== // INDEPENDENT WORK TIME (60% of class time) - //** Most class time is set aside for students to work independently, with a focus on the concept presented in the mini-lesson. As students become more skilled, they are ready to meet in pairs or small groups and work together. During this time, the teacher holds several individual or small-group conferences, serving as sounding board, facilitator, coach and instructor, helping students identify strategies they can use to solve problems they are struggling with. At the same time, the teacher is identifying areas where students - a small number or many - need more instruction, which may become a mini-lesson in a later class. Conferences are one means to assess student learning, and teachers keep notes on each conference. Students are also assessed through their notebooks and more formal assignments. Student participation and contributions during shared learning also provide teachers with important assessment data.

**//SHARING (20% of class time) -// **Near the end of class, several students/groups share with the whole class how they applied the concept from the mini-lesson and what they learned. Other students and the teacher respond to the informal presentation, citing lessons learned. The class ends with the teacher clarifying the teaching point, assignments, etc.

See** The Workshop Lesson FormThe Workshop Model ChecklistCSIHSIS Goal Setting TemplateAssessment of Grade Goalsearly during each marking period when a student:__ Parent Contact LogParent Conference Summary ____ November 16th through November 20th. __ encourage parents to focus on the learning and aid their child in setting goals __.** Parents should not just look for the grades but should be encouraged to look at the content and skills their child is learning so that they can realize what their child needs to do to be successful. **Do not discuss other students or their parents with parents/guardians.__

PURPOSE OF PARENT/STUDENT CONFERENCES

<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ The purpose of the conference is to create a specific plan to keep the student doing well or to come up with a plan to help the student be more successful. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ It is a time for parents to be informed of the curriculum and learn about the work their child is doing. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ It is also the time to show the parents some of the student’s work.

<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msotabcount: 1;"> PARENT/STUDENT CONFERENCES ** <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ If you want to conference with a particular parent, you must call and set up a conference for parent/student conference afternoon at least one week in advance. Notify Annette in writing when a parent does not come in even after a re-scheduled conference. She can help you in arranging the parent meeting.

<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ All conferences do not have to take place during the days/evenings designated for conferences. They can also take place before or after school, during that same week. Be sure to keep a record of the following information: <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· List of parents who attend (date and time) to document contact <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Issues discussed, strategies discussed, and goals set <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Things for you to do; reminder for follow-up

The following are some helpful tips/guidelines for successful conferences. We will work together as a staff to ensure parents are welcomed into the school and provided with the information they need: <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Make sure that bulletin boards have updated work without typos and are free of graffiti. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Clean up classrooms, your desk, files, etc. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">·  We will send a notice to parents regarding teacher availability and you may schedule conferences with specific parents through notes home and through Annette, our parent coordinator. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Have a welcome sign, sign-in forms, volunteer sign-ups, and copies of your grading, rules, etc. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">·  Set up a display, including books, student work, notebooks, etc. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">·  Keep your grade book, attendance records, and student folders handy <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Have materials to keep younger siblings occupied (crayons and paper) <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Provide magazines, handouts with “Tips for Parents,” etc. for parents who are waiting to meet with you <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Make arrangements to have a translator, if necessary <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Be prepared to discuss modifications you’re making for special needs and ELL students <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Begin and end conferences on a positive note <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Be patient, calm, respectful, and professional at all times <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· If you’re uncomfortable with a parent, arrange to have another teacher attend the conference with you <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Don’t schedule conferences for when you’re the only one on the floor <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Set a time limit (10 minutes or less during busy times) <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· If you have negative comments, make suggestions for improvement. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Update contact information if necessary This is a suggested outline to follow during a conference: ** <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none;">
 * 1) Welcome the parent/student and outline purpose for conference
 * 2) Compliment student and discuss strengths
 * 3) Briefly summarize areas needing improvement and offer strategies
 * 4) Give parents time to question, share information, or make comments
 * 5) If you feel the meeting will exceed the time set, stop and make another appointment
 * 6) Create a plan for improvement and follow-up
 * 7) Summarize meeting and jot notes for follow-up

SPEAKING WITH PARENTS OF DIFFICULT STUDENTS __** <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ The language used during a conference should never be offensive to any parent or student. Do not put the student down. If the student is a behavior problem, do not say, “Your son is really difficult. He should be tested.” Instead, you should describe his/her behavior. For example; “He gets up without permission, hits a student on the back of the head, then he runs out of the room. He usually does not return until the class is almost finished. That may be around thirty minutes or more. It’s hard to teach him if he is not in the room.” <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ If the student is verbally inappropriate, do not say, “Your child has a filthy mouth. You should wash it out with soap.” Instead, you quote some of the sayings; “On the way to the bathroom, he passed by a girl and said, ‘You bitch.’ On another occasion when he was angry, he told another student, ‘Suck my d---.’ I do not tolerate this kind of language in my classroom.”

<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ Do not have a long conversation with the parent over the phone, when the parent has to come in for the conference. Explain why it’s important for them to come in and then end the conversation. Be prepared at the conference with proper documentation.

<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ If you have questions about any other types of behavior problems or language ask Aimee/Joe/Marie/Hattie/Darlene for help.

<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ Don’t hesitate to ask the child’s advisor, Annette, Marie, Hattie, or Darlene to sit in with you. (If the parent is particularly difficult you may ask a member of the administration to sit in on the conference). It’s also a good idea to rehearse the conference before you actually go through with it.

<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ Encourage non-English speakers to bring in a translator or arrange for a translator for them. (Annette can help with this service)

**<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msospacerun: yes;"> __PARENT REFUSAL TO MEET ** <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ Tell Annette and have her try to call the parent for you. If the parent still refuses inform the administration. **

PROGRESS REPORTS

Teachers must keep parents updated on students’ academic progress throughout the year. You must make them aware so that they can help. Engrade is a critical tool to this end and should be updated weekly. Remember to copy back to back! Progress Report templates are available in the Main Office. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> E-COMMUNICATIONS __**<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Teachers are encouraged to create class pages, blogs, wikis, and to have students collaborate using google docs, etc. Contact Rosario Miano for help in creating a class page and for other means of incorporating technology into instruction. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Teachers should post assignments, projects, resources and updates on a regular basis. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Teachers are encouraged to set up an address book entry for their students and parents and to communicate announcements and messages through this tool. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Teachers are required to check their DOE email accounts at least once per day for email and respond in a timely manner. You should **use your DOE email **to communicate with students and their parents. Make sure you empty your mailbox regularly so that you receive all emails. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Teacher must update their grades on Engrade once per week. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Teachers should become active contributors to our school blog, [|www.insidecsi.blogspot.com] and should collaborate on our wiki by posting best practices, resources, and plans that need tuning by faculty members. This is a great way for us to share and collaborate. We can help one another revise our work, share our voices and ideas, and become a true, collaborative learning community.

**__ CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> THE FOLLOWING INFRACTIONS ARE TO BE REFERRED DIRECTLY TO THE PRINCIPAL/ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: __** Weapons possession Fighting Graffiti Drug and alcohol related issues Incidents occurring out of the classroom (i.e., cafeteria, bathrooms, etc.) Forgery Disclosure or suspicion of sexual or physical abuse Plagiarism **__

BEHAVIOR & EXPECTATIONS

<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· It is crucial that teachers document the strategies they’re using in their classrooms to help students improve behaviorally and academically <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Develop a system to document behavior incidents and keep the information on file. The Classroom Behavior Log **(See Appendix) is a good means of recording this information on a regular basis. If behavior is egregious or if problem behavior persists,** fill out a referral including a description of what action you have taken **and give it to Carol to be put in the student’s file. If further disciplinary action is required, give the referral to Carol for Joseph Canale.** <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Log all parent contact. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> DISCIPLINARY REFERRAL S __** Handling discipline is primarily the teacher’s responsibility. Each time a supervisor or School Safety Agent intervenes in your classroom (unless it is an emergency) it lessens your effectiveness. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore;">o Teachers should attempt to handle all discipline problems first by speaking with the student privately. If need be make referral to student’s advisor, contact student’s family, and/or refer to counseling. Often times a planned, mediated discussion with you, the student and the advisor or counselor will alleviate the problem. Please keep records of all referrals. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore;">o Teams should include discussion of discipline issues in team meeting agendas. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore;">o ** NEVER ** put yourself in physical danger by stepping into a student fight. Send for help in the office and secure other students safely in the area. Instruct students to cease their behavior. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore;">o ** No student may be put in the hall, sent out of class, or sent to the office for any disciplinary reason. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore;">o A teacher may not send a student home during the school day. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore;">o ** A teacher may not remove a student from class unsupervised. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It is the faculty members’ responsibility to keep a student anecdotal to document inappropriate behavior, action taken, response by student, parent/guardian, support personnel, etc. It is also the faculty member’s responsibility to follow-up on all action to be taken. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Become familiar with the Citywide Discipline Standards, levels of severity, and consequences, as well as the NYC Department of Education booklet on Students’ Rights and Responsibilities. Every inappropriate act by a student is not a cause for suspension. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase;"> **__ ladder of referral __** <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">1. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Teacher conference with student <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">2. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Teacher contact with Advisor/Guidance or SPARK Counselor/School Social Worker to determine future action (Mediated conference with student, call/letter home or other action) <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">3. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Teacher/ Student Conference with Advisor <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">4. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Referral to counselor, and Telephone/Letter contact with parent/guardian (copy to supervisor) (make sure to log you contact) <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">5. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Advisor/Student Conference with Guidance/Spark Counselor/Social Worker if desired <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">6. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Advisor/Student/Teacher conference with Parent/Guardian <span style="font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">7. Student/ Grade Team conference <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> with Parent/Guardian (if problems exist in multiple classes) <span style="font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">8. Advisor/Teacher/Student Conference with Principal/Assistant Principal <span style="font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">9. Principal/Assistant Principal /Student conference with parent/guardian ** The purpose of each conference is not to reprimand the student, but to come up with helpful suggestions and strategies the student can use to prevent the undesired behavior from recurring. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> DOES NOT **require approval from administrators before calling parents or imposing consequences. However, via the discipline referral form, administration will be made aware of disciplinary consequences prior to their imposition. Students may not be kept after school prior to your informing their parent/guardian. Formal letters are available to inform parents about students having detention. Keep a copy of any letters you send home to parents. Teachers should keep detailed and descriptive anecdotal records for Principal, Advisor, Guidance Counselor and family. require approval from administrators before calling parents or imposing consequences. However, via the discipline referral form, administration will be made aware of disciplinary consequences prior to their imposition. Students may not be kept after school prior to your informing their parent/guardian. Formal letters are available to inform parents about students having detention. Keep a copy of any letters you send home to parents. Teachers should keep detailed and descriptive anecdotal records for Principal, Advisor, Guidance Counselor and family.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore;">o The Principal/Assistant Principal will intervene if a serious incident occurs.

<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ ** Each time you fill out a referral slip you should keep a copy for your own records. Give the original to Carol and keep the copy for your records. Some Possible Consequences: ** * Please be aware that other “creative” consequences are also acceptable, especially when it is particularly suited to the infraction (ie., researching the “N” word, making a presentation to advisory on sexual harassment, creating a campaign about the dangers of smoking, cleaning their own tagging, etc.) <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> __ SOME EXAMPLES OF CASES NOT TO BE SENT TO THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE __**<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">1. Unprepared for school work <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">2. No homework <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">3. Late to class/no pass <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">4. No pen, no pencil, no book, and no paper <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">5. Talking out <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">6. Sitting in the wrong seat <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">7. Talking without permission <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">8. Changing seat without permission <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">9. Whispering <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">10. Fooling around (horseplay) <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">11. Wearing a coat, hat, or headphones <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">12. Cell phone or electronic device visible ** Following a one on one conference with the student, all initial referrals concerning problems in the classroom go to the Guidance/SPARK Counselor or Social Worker. The counselor and referring teacher shall determine if additional intervention is warranted. The referral will be initiated by the classroom teacher. Initial conversations with students and families are the responsibility of the referring teacher and then directed to the counselor if necessary. Additionally, the counselors may be engaged at any time for guidance or assistance. In the event of a serious disruption, send for assistance immediately by telephoning security ext. 1001, <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Principal’ s, ext. 2440, Assistant Principal’s ext. 2402 or by sending a reliable student to <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">our School Safety Agent at the main entrance or the <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Principal’s office. ** GENERAL CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT __ <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">DO __**<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Begin each period promptly <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Check and assign homework <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Be calm, courteous, and businesslike <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Know your students and their abilities <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Come to class thoroughly prepared <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Have an aim and an agenda for each day’s lesson <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Teach students to regularly remove extraneous material from desks and floors <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Supervise traffic during passing between classes from a strategic position in the hall; one which permits observation of your room and corridor simultaneously <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Remind students that the clock does not dismiss them—the teacher does! Dismissal at the conclusion of the day is by the bell. No students may be dismissed prior to the bell. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Actively engage students from the start to the conclusion of the period <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Practice positive reinforcement <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Display a positive and caring attitude <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Let your students know that you are interested in them and care about their welfare <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Treat each student with respect <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Be consistent; have clear expectations and make sure students understand them
 * Mediation, Family conference, Detention, Principal Suspension, Supt.’s Suspension

**__<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">DO NOT __**<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Develop a sarcastic relationship with students <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Shout or nag <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Become overly friendly with students-keep professional boundaries in mind at all times <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Argue, threaten, or be sarcastic <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Punish the group for individual behavior <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Dismiss students prior to the end of the period (bell at end of day) <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Detain your class beyond the end of the period <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Verbally or physically abuse students (This is a serious offense that could lead to the filing of an “allegation of corporal punishment”) <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Threaten suspension <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase;"> **__<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; text-transform: uppercase;">Incident/Accident Reports __**<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; text-transform: uppercase;">· You must inform the administration immediately if you witness an accident or physical incident or if it occurs in your classroom. You must inform the administration immediately if you hear a threat of physical violence of if you are aware that a student is a danger to him/herself or others. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">A written report must be filed as soon as possible but **within 24 hours of incidents **and completed on the official forms, which must be secured from Maria in the main office. Completed forms must be returned to Maria. All incidents/accidents will be investigated. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Statements of witnesses must be attached to the forms-written in students or staff’s own handwriting. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Specific information, (Name/Class/Date/Time/Location), must be included. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Signatures, of everyone involved, are required.

**__<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; text-transform: uppercase;">Student Movement/Passing __**<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Students are not permitted to use the restrooms during change of periods. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Students are not permitted to change for physical education in any area other than the physical education locker rooms (including restrooms) <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Teachers are responsible for dismissing students in an orderly and timely fashion from the doorway. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">All teachers should dismiss and receive classes at the doorway.

**__<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; text-transform: uppercase;">Out of Room Movement __**<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Only one student may be sent out of the room at a time regardless of gender. Please keep movement in and out of the classroom to a minimum during instruction. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">No students shall be permitted out of the room without an official pass. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">No student should be detained from his/her next class without the consent of the receiving teacher. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">No student will be admitted to the nurse’s office without a pass. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">No students are permitted to enter the cafeteria except during their assigned lunch period.

**<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">ALL TEACHERS AND STAFF ARE REQUESTED TO ASSIST IN THE HALLWAY WITH THE CHANGING OF CLASSES. __ <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Preparation periods begin after the halls are clear. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; text-transform: uppercase;">Dismissal at the End of the School Day __**<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Windows must be closed. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Students may not leave belongings in classrooms during or at the end of the day. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Students cannot be detained after the end of the school day without parental contact. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Students may not be dismissed from their last period class prior to the bell.

** ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES __ Classroom Decorations/ Bulletin Boards __** Classrooms should be decorated as soon as possible with materials appropriate to your subject area. The relevant New York State Standards for your subject area, student work and the learning targets and rubrics for that work should be displayed. You should also have our school’s mission statement, the CSIHSIS Constitution, and our Graduate Profile displayed in your classroom. Please display student work both in and out of your classroom on bulletin boards and walls to create a print rich learning environment.

As you create displays of student work, keep in mind our purpose of celebrating student learning and achievement, as well as our respect for student work.

**__ HOUSEKEEPING __** Teachers are responsible for keeping a clean and orderly classroom. Students work and school equipment must be treated with respect and care. Student work should not be haphazardly strewn about the room. This enables it to be lost, taken by others, and indicates a lack of respect for student work.

When you share a room, be sure to erase the blackboards/dry erase boards for the next class.

Classrooms must be locked when not in use.

Faculty and staff are reminded that as per Department of Education policy, you are not permitted to bring your children into the school during regular working hours. **__

ATTENDANCE

You are responsible for accurately and promptly taking and submitting attendance. There are two types of attendance sheets that must be submitted:

DAILY ATTENDANCE: ** is to be taken during B Block. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· If you have a B Block class these scan sheets will be in your mailbox each morning. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· ** Teachers must return these sheets to the Main Offices by the end of B Block. ** <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">·  Bubble in the FIRST column, “Attendance Taken” to indicate attendance was taken for the day. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Bubble in “A” next to the student’s name if s/he is ABSENT. You do not need to bubble anything for students who are present. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· If a student arrives to your class late, do not erase the “A”, simply fill in the “L” and that will designate the student as late. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Teachers must use only a #2 pencil on the forms and fill them in neatly. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Sign your name where it asks for the teacher’s signature. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Attendance is a legal document for which you are responsible. Students are not permitted to take or record attendance.

** WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: ** is recorded daily and submitted to the Main Office at the close of business on Friday afternoon, prior to your leaving the building. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· These scan sheets are the attendance for a class for the entire week (Monday-Friday). <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· These sheets will be in your mailbox on the first day of each school week. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· On days you do not meet with that section the attendance boxes will be filled with and “XX” mark. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· If a student arrives to your class late do not erase the “A”, simply fill in the “L” and that will designate the student as late. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Teachers must use only a #2 pencil on the forms and fill them in neatly. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Sign your name where it asks for the teacher’s signature. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Attendance is a legal document for which you are responsible. Students are not permitted to take or record attendance. ** You are also required to keep your own accurate record of student attendance and lateness. Improving Student Attendance ** <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· When students have been absent from your class, you should ask them for a note from their parent/guardian, their doctor, etc. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· When a student shows you an absence note, you should indicate the block you have the student and sign your name next to the corresponding block at the bottom of the note. You should note excused absences in your attendance records. Students who have an excused absence must be given an opportunity to make up missed work and/or exams. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Students must bring absence notes signed by their parent/guardian and their teachers to the main office. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· If a student has been absent from your class or advisory for two consecutive days, more than once in a week, three or more times in a month, or if you notice a pattern of absences such as absences on Mondays or Fridays, you are responsible to call the student’s parent. Keep a written log of all calls made and outcomes. (Parental Call Log). <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Students who have excessive absences are to be referred to the Guidance Counselor and to their advisor. Advisors must communicate with parents once a student has been referred for excessive absence. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Regular student attendance is important. Advisors must track the attendance of their advisees. **If a student is absent for two consecutive days, the advisor must speak with Annette to determine the reason for the absences. If the absence will be prolonged, the advisor should contact the student and must ensure the student is getting any work s/he needs.** <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">·  **Improving student attendance is a school wide goal for the 2009-2010 school year.

STUDENT LATENESS Instead, you should mark them late on the attendance form and discuss the matter with him/her privately and his/her parent, if you deem it necessary. Up to date contact information is available through the Main Office. **<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-decoration: none;"> PASSES __** Official school passes for classroom use will be issued to teachers at the start of the term. Students are not permitted to use passes to go to the student cafeteria, the gym, or to the main office for personal business. Official passes must be used any time a student leaves the classroom. **No student is to leave a classroom without the official pass. **All student restrooms are located on the second floor. Students are not permitted to use other restrooms. All student restrooms are located on the second floor. Students are not permitted to use other restrooms.
 * Students arriving to school late are given late passes. These passes are to given to the teacher for the class the student is late to.

It is your responsibility to ensure that students do not abuse the pass privilege and to monitor their time out of the classroom so that no student is out of the room excessively. You may do this through the use of a sign out log, which students sign when they leave the room and when they return. Students who abuse their privileges may be denied permission to leave the room.

Students are not permitted to use restrooms between classes. If your classroom is located near the restroom, please help to monitor this.

Teachers must report lost passes to the Main Office.

Students are expected to take care of Main Office issues (Metro Cards, Working Papers, immunization, etc.) before or after school or during their lunch block.

Meetings with the Guidance or Spark Counselors are by prior appointment unless it is an emergency. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> Students who are not feeling well need to use the pass to be admitted to the Nurse’s Office. No student will be admitted without a pass unless it is an emergency.

**__ STUDENT PROGRAM CHANGES __** All program change requests are to be referred to the Guidance Counselor, Marie Mammaro. Students must follow their programs as printed until an official change is made. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> **__ STUDENT RECORDS-ACCESS AND DISCLOSURE __** Personal information – student’s name, name of the student’s parent or other family members, address of student or student’s family, the student’s social security number or student identification number and personal characteristics of the student or the student’s family – is confidential information.

**__ Only family members or guardians listed as contacts on student blue cards may have access to student information regarding grades/attendance/and progress. Any forms to be disposed of that contain students’ personal information should be brought to the office for shredding. __** The student’s current teacher must have a specific, educationally legitimate reason to access student records. No other staff member may do so without written permission from the principal.

No personally identifiable student information may be released to non-school agencies or individuals, e.g. School Safety Agents, another student’s parent, the NYPD, college officials, etc. Please contact Aimee if you are asked to release student information in any way.

**__ GRADE BOOKS __** All teachers must keep a grade book. Copies of the grade book must be submitted to the Principal’s office at the conclusion of each semester. You may use a computer program to maintain your grade book and student records. If you choose to do so, be sure your computer is secure, that you back up your files, and that you print out hard copies on a weekly basis in case of computer problems. **Teachers must save their grade books for a period of two years after the end of the term. __ TRIPS __** At CSIHSIS, we strive to create out of the classroom learning experiences that provide opportunities for students to observe, explore, discover, and engage firsthand in learning. To support and encourage the planning of field trips that are educationally rich and to promote these experiences as rewards that students earn, CSIHSIS endorses the following field trip policy: CSIHSIS staff and team members interested in planning a trip must forward the following information to the principal prior to approval: <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Statement of educational rationale: A statement that explains how the trip extends, supplements, or reinforces classroom learning. (One paragraph is sufficient.) <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Preparation Steps: A statement that explains what lessons and activities the teacher/team has planned to adequately prepare students for the learning on the trip and the follow up and debrief activities that have been planned so that students can reflect on the trip experience and their learning. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Trip Requirements: A statement that outlines the specific requirements that each student must satisfy to be eligible to participate in the trip (such as completion of assignments, participation in preparatory lesson, blog entries, etc.) Once the trip is approved, these expectations must be communicated to the students in a timely manner and must be listed on the parent notification/consent form so that students’ parents are informed of requirements. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Completion of DOE Trip Plan, DOE Parent Notification/Consent Form, and CSIHSIS Teacher Consent Form and forwards all three forms to Principal for approval. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Upon approval, the Principal returns all documentation to the coordinating teacher. Passes for free public transportation on the subway can be obtained from the main office.

(This is a partial list) ****<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ The Museum of Natural History, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Brooklyn Museum of Art, Asia Society Museum, The Tenement Museum, The Tibetan Museum, The Jewish Heritage Museum, The Whitney, The Cloisters, Ellis Island, Museum of Television and Radio, The Jewish Heritage Museum, Broadway and off-Broadway shows, Carnegie Hall, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Lincoln Center, Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, concerts and other musical and dance performances, colleges, etc. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨  The New York City Public Libraries, Snug Harbor, Heiffer International, Sony Imax <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ Service Learning Activities <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ Other schools, colleges, etc. (as long as all parties are notified in advance) <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ Overnight trips to other cities, countries, etc.

** Who has to know about the trip? <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ Aimee/Joe must know about every trip, in writing, at least three weeks in advance. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ Aimee/Joe must authorize all trips and approve permission slips (including after school and weekend trips) before they go out to students. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ The schedule for the trip day must be approved no less than one week before the trip and plans must be made for all students not participating in the trip. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ Parents must get a notice and send in a signed DOE/school consent for each trip prior to the day of the trip. Faculty conducting the trip must inspect each consent form to ensure that emergency contact information has been provided. Copies of trip slips must be taken on the trip. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ The main office must be provided with a list of all students participating in the trip prior to departure from school. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ Students must also provide a signed consent form from their teachers if the trip is not a grade wide trip. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ Notify Carol in writing at least one week in advance of the trip if your class is not eating school lunch as well as how many lunches you will need to take on the trip for students. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ Once your trip is approved inform Brigid Davies so that regulations for students who need a nurse are complied with. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ Coverage for prior approved trips are handled through Aimee’s office. Please check with this office the day before your scheduled trip to make sure coverage has been arranged. Teachers are expected to leave comprehensive lesson plans for all classes including advisory. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ Make sure you leave lessons for those classes not accompanying you on the trip as well as for those students who are not going on the trip. Lessons for students not participating in the trip should, as best as possible, provide them with the same learning as students participating in the trip. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ Prior to planning a trip, consult the Chancellor’s Regulation C-670, which specifies all the regulations surrounding the planning and execution of field trips. You cannot conduct a trip that does not comply with the Chancellor’s Regulations. This includes having the required number of chaperones. As per the Chancellor’s Regulations students are not permitted to be unaccompanied at any time when participating in a trip. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ School trips are mandatory for students as they are integral to the educational program at College of Staten Island High School for International Studies. <span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> **__ GUEST SPEAKERS __** Guest speakers and other experts can greatly enhance students’ learning and are a wonderful resource. If you are planning to have a guest speaker visit your class or conduct a Big Teach with students, you must provide Aimee/Joe with background information on the speaker as well as his/her credentials and a summary of what s/he will be discussing with students. You must have approval from Aimee/Joe prior to inviting a speaker into the school. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> **__ SPECIAL ACTIVITIES/USE OF COMMON SPACES/PERMITS & SECURITY __** If you would like to request a common space to host an activity, such as a meeting, guest speaker, video teleconference or club activity, you must reserve the space with Brenda in the Main Office. **If the activity is taking place after school or on a weekend you will also need to file for and obtain a building permit.** This must be done at least one week in advance to ensure that we will have sufficient security staffing the event. Brenda will assist you with this. Be reminded that we share common spaces (auditorium, library, gymnasiums, school store, and music rooms) with three other schools. If your event requires use of common space see Brenda to reserve the space as soon as you have a date. If a permit is required and you have not requested that Brenda file for one at least one week in advance, you will not be able to host your event. **__<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times;">TEACHER ATTENDANCE, LATENESS & ABSENCE (Chancellor’s Regulation C-601) __**<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times;">All staff members are to follow their assigned schedule. The school day for students begins promptly at 8:30 am except on Wednesday, when classes begin at 9:15 am. You should be in the building no later than 8:20 am and should be in your assigned classroom at least five minutes before the start of the class. Teachers are expected to be prepared to teach a lesson at 8:30 am. Even if a teacher has a first period prep, s/he may be assigned an emergency coverage.
 * If you need a yellow school bus, you must request the bus through Brenda at least one month in advance. Buses are available until 1:00P.M. and are of no cost to the school provided the trip is within city limits.

Each staff member is to move his/her time card upon arrival. Do not move anyone else’s card. If you arrive after 8:30 am you will need to see Maria. The time of your arrival will be noted. Fractional absences are accumulated from September to June. In June the EIS system will deduct 1 sick day from your CAR if your fractional absences total more than 3 hours and 20 minutes. After 3 latenesses, you will be asked to see the Principal daily upon arrival to school and, consistent with UFT policy, may result in all faculty members being required to punch in and out daily. **__<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times;">Teacher Absence: Chancellor’s Regulation C-603 __**<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times;">If you are going to be absent due to an unplanned absence, you must call 718-370-6900 **__by 6:30 AM,<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times;"> __**email Maria Gagliardo at**__ mgaglia4@schools.nyc.gov, Aimee Horowitz at ahorowi@schools.nyc.gov, and Joseph Canale at jcanale2@schools.nyc.ogv <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times;"> and call Sub-Central or go online to arrange for a substitute teacher. Early notification allows us to arrange for proper coverage. Lesson plans related to what students are currently learning in your class and your advisory must be provided by you (see below for more information). <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times;">If you are aware in advance that you will be absent, please notify Principal, Assistant Principal, and Maria Gagliardo so arrangements for substitute coverage can be made in advance. Please confirm you scheduled absence the day immediately preceding your absence. Maria Galgiardo will inform you as to whether you need to contact Sub-Central. Applications for non-attendance require five (5) days advance notice and the approval of the principal. A non-attendance day is for religious observance, personal business, jury duty, meetings outside the school, graduations, and official business.** __ A written request must be submitted to Aimee. Forms can be obtained from Maria.__ <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times;">You must notify the school (Maria) of your absence after receiving approval for non-attendance days and check with her regarding whether you need to call Sub-Central to arrange for coverage. ** If you know you are going to absent (for jury duty, personal business, scheduled medical procedures, child care, etc.), it is your responsibility to leave current lesson plans and materials for your substitute. Filed absentee lesson plans are for unscheduled absence. Any work collected by your substitute and left for you should be graded as either an in-class assignment or a homework and returned to students so that they realize that work done even when you are absent is important and they are held accountable for it. **<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times;">

To maintain structure and continuity of instruction, substitute lesson plans for classes and for advisory must be provided to the office in a timely fashion. If you are absent due to an emergency you should email lessons to mgaglia4@schools.nyc.gov but keep in mind that there must be sufficient time to Xerox materials and get them to the sub. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times;">Should you have to serve jury duty be sure to inform Maria and notify Sub-Central of your status every night. 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. Excessive absence patterns may be used as the sole criteria for an unsatisfactory rating.//

Our 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. Our students need the instruction you and only you can provide. Keep in mind unused sick days accrue for the duration of your career.

If you are absent d ue to illness, on your first day back to school, please see Maria to acknowledge the update to your CAR. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times;"> Staff members leaving the building to attend staff/school meetings or workshops, for any length of time, must fill out an OP201 (Pink for meetings within NYC) or OP 221 (Blue for meetings outside New York City) form. Failure to do so will result in a deduction from your CAR. Pedagogues scheduled to attend any staff development; new teacher workshop or professional meetings are to submit lesson plans for their subject classes two days prior to the conference. These plans must be submitted to Maria Gagliardo. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times;"> Emergency situations, which require you to leave school early or to be out of the building, must be discussed with and approved by the Principal. You must notify the Main Office if you intend to leave the school building on a prep period and you must sign out.

Itinerant personnel (SBST members, teacher trainers, speech teachers, etc.) must sign in upon arrival and report to the school administration. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times;">Unacceptable attendance/lateness records may result in letters for the personnel file, an “unsatisfactory” end-of-year rating, and discontinuance of your employment. ** Professional Development Workshops and Conferences __** Professional development is scheduled every Monday at the conclusion of the school day, to conclude at approximately 3:40 pm as well as on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 am. Attendance and participation are mandatory. You are expected to arrive at all professional development and team meetings promptly. Do not schedule personal or school appointments or other activities during these times as they are part of the workday and are a time where we as a faculty learn together, reflect on our practice, and determine how to increase student achievement.

If you are absent for any reason it is your responsibility to obtain the minutes and any information disseminated at the meetings.

Various other meetings will be scheduled throughout the school year. Check school calendars, your email and bulletin boards for notices with dates, times, and rooms. Opportunities are available for staff to attend professional conferences. All staff is expected to actively pursue professional development to enhance their knowledge and skill base. Workshops must be approved by the Principal. All out of the building meetings connected to school business must be approved by the administration. Please follow guidelines for absences. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase;"> **__ Coverages __** If a teacher has received authorization to attend a workshop or must be out of school for any other official business, you must request coverage from the Main Office. Requests require Principal’s approval and lesson plan with current work for all the day(s) the teacher will miss.

You may be asked to provide coverage for a teacher who is absent or on school business. All teachers are required to do one coverage per semester before being paid for others. Upon being assigned a coverage, the covering teacher must report to the Main office to pick up the coverage material. Additionally, a teacher with a compensatory time position may be assigned to cover classes as part of his/her comp time position. Check with the Main Office for substitute lesson plans.

** Department of Education business ** : If teachers need coverage because of DOE business (medicals, conferences, meetings) they must show proper documentation. Teachers must receive prior administrative approval. ** Personal Business ** : Coverage can not be provided for teachers to take care of personal business (such as doctor’s appointments, preparation for religious observances, etc.). If you are seeking to make an arrangement with another faculty member, you must first get permission from the administration. You must provide the administration with a written request/explanation as to why you need coverage. If coverage cannot be arranged, it may be necessary for the teacher to take a half or the whole day off. You must leave current work for any classes that you arrange to have covered by a colleague. ** Trips & Professional Development ** : Coverage for prior approved trips/attendance at professional development is handled through the Main Office. Please check with Maria the day before your scheduled trip/workshop to make sure coverage has been arranged. You must leave lessons for those classes not accompanying you on the trip as well as for students who are not going on the trip. Lessons for students not participating in the trip should, as best as possible, provide them with the same learning as students participating in the trip.

**__ PER-SESSION __** All per-session employees are required to punch in to record the exact time of arrival and departure and to file a per-session time sheet with Maria Gagaliardo. . Please check with Maria. . Please check with Maria.

Any employee applying for a second per session activity must obtain an approved waiver (OP 175W) prior to commencing service in the second activity. A waiver must also be filed for any activity that will exceed 400 hours for the school year.

Individuals who have been approved for waivers in prior years must resubmit new waiver applications each year. For this purpose the per-session school year is July 1st to June 30th.

**__ Delayed Opening – Storm Day Procedures __** The Chancellor makes the citywide decision to close or delay the opening of schools during stormy weather or other emergencies. Listen to your local radio station for information. Parents should listen to information broadcast by any of the following radio stations: **__ || WCBS 880AM || WLIB 1190 || NY1 cable channel || || WADO 1280AM || WLDM 1389AM || WNYETV channel 25 || || WSKQ 79.9FM || WXLX 620AM || ||  VISITORS __** <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· All visitors must present a photo ID at the security desk, sign the registry book, and be issued a visitor’s pass by the Safety Agent. All visitors will be directed to the Main Office. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· All visitors will have a Visitor’s Pass affixed to their clothing. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Visitors must check in and be picked up from the Main Office. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Visitors will not be permitted without a prior scheduled appointment. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· The Main Office and a safety agent should be notified immediately if an unauthorized person is present in the building. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· The schedule and classroom instruction should not be interrupted for conferences with parents; make arrangements to confer during planning periods or after school hours. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Other than Open School Week, no parent or group of parents is authorized to enter a classroom unannounced to observe a teacher; should this occur, notify the principal, assistant principal, and/or security immediately. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Staff members shall not bring visitors (including their own children) to school during work hours without prior permission from the principal. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· If you are expecting a visitor, please leave his/her name with the security desk and notify the Main Office, along with the time of arrival and an extension where you may be reached. <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· All guests to classrooms must be previously approved by the administration (See Guest Speakers). <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> **__ INTRUDERS IN THE BUILDING __** If you hear **“Attention Staff: Our 5 pm dinner is cancelled,” **this indicates that an intruder is in the building. Close and lock your classroom door and keep all students in the classroom. Do not open the classroom door or permit students to leave the room until you hear the all clear message,** “Cancel the last announcement.” <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> __ PERSONAL SECURITY __** To ensure personal security, <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">1. Lock classroom door whenever you leave the room. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">2. Begin your class promptly. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">3. Gather your own students who congregate outside the classroom, greet, and Usher them into your room. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">4. Notify security if you see people in the building who do not belong. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">5. Keep your personal belongings in a safe place at all times. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">6. Secure your keys. Do not give keys to students. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">7. If an item is missing, a "Report of Loss" form should be filled out in the office. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">8. Make sure all computer and media closets are locked after you return equipment and that lap top carts are locked and plugged in to charge. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">9. Do not leave valuable school and other items out in the open when you are in your room and make sure all items (laptops, cameras, LCD projectors) are secured properly when you leave your room. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">10. Remind students to carry ID and program cards at all times. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">11. To promote campus safety and security and to model for our students, all staff will wear their ID Cards daily. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msospacerun: yes;"> **__ FIRE DRILL PROCEDURE - effective fall 2010 __** Consult fire drill poster in your classroom and our School Safety Plan. p lease familiarize yourself with these instructions and review them with your students. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">• During fire drills, the entire staff will actively assist in maintaining order and quiet. **__We have a mandatory NO TALKING **policy from beginning to end of the drill.__ Any student talking will be told to be quiet. Excessive talking will result in a student conferencing with his/her teacher and/or assistant principal/principal.__** <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">• The objective is to quickly, efficiently, and safely evacuate the building. Teachers must ensure that students proceed to the designated evacuation area (along the perimeter of the fence on Essex Drive) so that they can then take attendance. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">• Teachers and staff members who are not assigned to classes will assist in evacuation, helping to clear hallways and bathrooms and may have specific duties depending on the period (Cafeteria, Hallway Marshall, Holding Room). <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">• Signal for Drills: WAIT __for bells signaling the drill.__ Take class rosters with you **and immediately evacuate rooms. Do NOT ask students to return materials or finish work. **Lock doors **and proceed to nearest exit. **You must take attendance when you get outside. ** You must notify Principal or Assistant Principal if any student previously present is missing. You must accompany your students as they exit the premises and walk to their designated location. You must keep your students in order during the drill. You should not hold the door for students. You may ask a student to hold the door. You should escort your students back to your classroom.** <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">• Under no circumstances are teachers, staff, or students to use cell phones or other electronic devices during a fire drill. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">• Limited Mobility Students must be escorted to nearest Holding Room. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msospacerun: yes;"> School Safety Agents will inspect floors and will notify Administration that all rooms and lavatories are clear so that students and staff can reenter the building.
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RAPID DISMISSAL DRILLS
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· During rapid dismissal drills, students will quickly put on their jackets and pack up belongings. Teachers will escort students out of the building to the designated location and proceed to take attendance. School Safety will inform Administration that the building is “all clear”. Students may not be dismissed until the “all clear” signal is given. Teachers must remain with their students until the “all clear” dismissal signal is given.

** CODE BLUE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE __ AED Units & Locations <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Outside of 062 Main Office (Marsh Avenue Expeditionary Learning School) <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Outside Room 201 (McCown Main Office) <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">·  **)
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Outside of Room 102

condition followed by the location of the emergency will be announced throughout the campus. All designated emergency responders will immediately respond to the scene, taking care to ensure that students are not left unsupervised. Responders should immediately retrieve the nearest AED unit and proceed to the scene.**__
 * condition followed by the location of the emergency will be announced throughout the campus. All designated emergency responders will immediately respond to the scene, taking care to ensure that students are not left unsupervised. Responders should immediately retrieve the nearest AED unit and proceed to the scene.

TELEPHONES __ Staff may not get calls on their cell phones/personal calls while teaching.** Messages for staff may be left in the office. Instruction will not be interrupted for phone calls. Use of school phones should be kept to a minimum. Staff may not call colleagues while they are teaching as this interrupts instruction. Messages for staff may be left in the office. Instruction will not be interrupted for phone calls. Use of school phones should be kept to a minimum. Staff may not call colleagues while they are teaching as this interrupts instruction.

Long distance telephone calls for "school business only" must be made and logged from the General Office. Bills will be issued for any personal calls.

The fax machine may only be used for school business. Follow directions posted above the machine in the Office. All faxes sent must include a CSIHSIS cover sheet.

A directory will be distributed to each classroom in the beginning of the year and it is to be placed near the classroom phone.**__ <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; text-transform: uppercase;">RECYCLING POLICY __** As required by New York City law, our school actively participates in the recycling program. Separate the following materials for recycling: **ALL PAPER, ENVELOPES, SMOOTH CARDBOARD, CARDBOARD TRAYS, PAPER BAGS, SOFT COVER BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, CATALOGUES AND TELEPHONE BOOKS**. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">1. Place these items in a **RECYCLING WASTEBASKET** in your room or in the office. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">2. Please make sure students are aware of our school’s recycling procedures. Teachers are strongly urged to incorporate recycling into the existing curricula. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">3. Your recycling efforts are important! Recycling saves landfill space and conserves natural resources, such as trees and energy. Recycling is the law in NYC; all schools, businesses, institutions and residents must recycle. Keep in mind that our school can be fined for failing to properly recycle. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> **__ REPAIR REQUESTS __** XEROXING __** Xeroxing is available in the Assistant Principal’s office and risographing is available in the Teachers’ Workroom. Please make double-sided copies to conserve paper. The Riso is to be used for class sets. The maximum number of copies to be made by Xerox is 10. Keep in mind that we have one Xerox and one Riso machine. Misuse of the Xerox machine for multiple copies will cause it to break down. Please make your copies as far in advance as possible. **To maintain these machines and supply you with paper, please contribute a portion of your Teacher’s Choice funds to the school**. Take all copies with you when you finish, clean out the riso, and keep the areas around the machines clean. Copy machines may be used only for school business. Please be considerate. **__<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; text-transform: uppercase;">Classroom Supplies __**<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times;">Basic Classroom Supplies are available to all teachers. Request supplies from the Main Office. If we do not have them, we will order them, budget permitting. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase;"> **__ EMAIL, Calendars, notices, and Memos __ Please make certain you have a DOE email account and that you check that account at least once per day. **Your DOE account is the account you should use to communicate with parents, colleagues, and students. Parents and students should not have your personal email account. You should respond to all parent emails within 48 hours. Do not communicate with students or parents on MySpace, Facebook, or other online networking systems. Your DOE account is the account you should use to communicate with parents, colleagues, and students. Parents and students should not have your personal email account. You should respond to all parent emails within 48 hours. Do not communicate with students or parents on MySpace, Facebook, or other online networking systems.**__
 * __ Requests for repairs, the replacement of lost keys, etc., are to be made in writing to the Maria Gagliardo in the Main Office. All repair requests will be submitted to the custodian. Keep in mind that repairs may take time.

Fundraising __** No fundraising or money collection activity may be conducted unless an application has been filed with the Administration Office and authorization has been given. All funds collected must be deposited with the school treasurer (Carol Carucci), who will then issue a check for payment to vendors. All vendors must be DOE approved. limits the sale of approved snack items during the school day and prohibits the sale of non-approved items at any time between the time school begins and 6:00 PM. All fundraising must comply with the Chancellor’s Regulations, which are available on the DOE website. limits the sale of approved snack items during the school day and prohibits the sale of non-approved items at any time between the time school begins and 6:00 PM. All fundraising must comply with the Chancellor’s Regulations, which are available on the DOE website.

**__ flyers/Correspondence __** No flyers or correspondence for club activities, fundraising events, or any other notice may be posted in the school or sent home without prior approval of the administration. Submit your proposed flyer to Principal/Assistant Principal for approval. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-decoration: none;"> **__ KEYS/ELEVATOR CARDS __** Keys and elevator cards will be distributed the first few days of the school term. If you need additional keys please submit a written request to Maria. Report lost keys immediately. On the last day of school, all keys will be collected and stored in a locked cabinet over the summer. Please do not give your keys to students.

**__<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; text-transform: uppercase;">Audio/Visual Aids, Videotapes and Movies __**<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times;">To request audio-visual equipment, tape recorders, I Pod speakers, or television/VCR/DVD carts, please sign your name, date and room number on the Audio/Visual/Computer Sign-out Calendar in the Main Office. You are responsible for transporting equipment to and from your classroom in a timely fashion and for making sure the storage door is locked after you return your equipment. Students are not permitted to transport televisions.

Any teacher, wishing to show any videotape or movie that is rated R must request and receive written administrative permission for that specific tape or movie. Submit your request at least 48 hours prior to your planned viewing of a video/movie for approval from the administration. The permission slip should be kept with your lesson plans. Videotapes are to be educationally appropriate to your subject matter and the day’s lesson plan. Videotape presentations are to augment, not supplant, the subject specialist’s classroom instruction. The title and subject of the videotape is to be noted in the day’s lesson plan and be relevant to the lesson’s instructional objectives. Instructional activities must be planned in conjunction with the video. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase;"> **__ Computers __** There are three laptop carts in the school and a computer lab in the Library. If you would like your class to use the Library Computer Lab you must make arrangements to reserve the space with our librarian.

Proper usage of and maintenance of computer equipment is vital. Be alert to any vandalism or misuse of computer equipment. Report any incidents orally and in writing to Rosario Miano and Joseph Canale immediately. Make sure to lock and return laptop carts to the storage room immediately after use. Plug cart in to charge laptops and lock the storage room door. There have been numerous incidents of computer vandalism and misuse. It is imperative that we be vigilant in preventing vandalism and theft by safeguarding our computers at all times. **__

EXTENDED DAY/CLUB ACTIVITIES

<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· If you plan an after school activity and you are not able to teach it, you must find someone to cover the after-school class for you**. Teachers may NOT cancel after-school classes or clubs, as parents count on our after-school program to provide supervision to their children during after-school hours. ** <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Staff members requiring students to attend after school activities (such as tutoring, make-up work, homework help, etc.) must notify the student’s parent before commencement of the activity. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· All after school activities must conclude by 5:45 pm and all students must be escorted out of the building so that no students remain in the building after 6:00 pm. If you are planning an activity to conclude after 6:00 pm, you must file for a permit at least one week in advance. See Brenda Carullo in the Main Office to file for the permit. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Prior to conducting any after school activity, please read and make sure you abide by the campus wide policy on After School Activities (see Appendix). <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">EXPECTATIONS OF TEACHERS __<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> Do not be sarcastic and never engage in negative talk about students or parents**. We must model the respect we expect from our students (even if they have been disrespectful). . We must model the respect we expect from our students (even if they have been disrespectful).

There is a tremendous difference between assertive teachers and hostile teachers. Assertive teachers respond in a manner that will enable them to get their needs met in the classroom, but do not violate the best interests of their students.

Teachers are not to allow students to remain in a classroom during lunch or at any other time unless a teacher is present in the classroom. If a student has a free period or has been dismissed for the day, s/he may only be in your classroom to assist (SILC or tutoring) or if s/he is engaging in a scholastic activity (making up work, working on a project, etc.) Teachers are not permitted to have students who are not registered for their class “hanging out” during their classes.** *SCHOOL RULES* Dress Code Apparel that is distracting to the educational process may not be worn. Flip-flops may not be worn. No gang beads/rosaries.
 * <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ ** No electronic devices including I Pods and hand-held games. Electronic devices will be confiscated from students and will be returned by the office only on Thursdays from 3:00-500 pm.
 * <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ ** All cellular phones must be turned off and must not be visible during the school day
 * <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ ** No spray type deodorants or other body spray
 * <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ ** No head coverings
 * <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ ** No cards or dominoes (i.e. playing/ baseball /comics/basketball/football/etc.)
 * <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ ** No putting on make-up, using mirrors, putting on gels, or brushing hair in classes.
 * <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ ** No cursing, offensive and/or discriminatory language
 * <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ ** No weapons
 * <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ ** No glass bottles
 * <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ ** No eating in academic classes. Students may eat a snack during advisory or clubs at the teacher’s discretion. However, they are not permitted to leave the room to purchase a snack from the cafeteria or the vending machines during advisory or any other class.
 * <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">¨ ** RESPECT THE SCHOOL, STAFF & STUDENTS



No hats, do rags, bandanas, head scarves, No tops that show your bra – the straps must be as wide as three fingers, No midriff shirts, Your shirt must meet the top of your pants, No mini skirts or short shorts. Your fingertips must meet the bottom of your skirt or shorts when your arms hang down, No beachwear CSI Shorts or sweatpants, Athletic shoes/sneakers, CSI tee shirt ** Consequences for not following rules
 * <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· ** All electronic devices (iPods, cell phones, etc.) will be confiscated and will be returned to parents on Thursday afternoons from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.
 * <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· ** If you confiscate an electronic device from a student, you must turn the item in to the office, have it logged, and give the student a receipt for the item.
 * <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· ** When you confiscate an item from a student, you must also fill out a discipline referral form and turn it in to the office.
 * Do not get into a confrontation with a student when you are confiscating an item. Ask the student politely for the item. If s/he refuses to give it to you, simply fill out a discipline referral also indicating that the student refused to give you the item and turn it into Carol. Let Aimee or Joe know that the student refused to give you the item, as this is insubordination.

**__ EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS __ Students are expected to  <span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">2. Come to school having eaten a healthy breakfast. <span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">3. Communicate with advisors, administrators, guidance or SPARK counselor, or other school staff, if they have a concern or a conflict. <span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">4. Be properly dressed.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">A) ** Behave responsibly
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">1. Come to school everyday and on time

<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">B) ** Come to school prepared ** with notebooks, pens, books, calculator, agenda, flash drive, and any other materials necessary for their education, as well as with completed homework assignments, etc.

<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">C) ** Respect the people in the community. **  This includes teachers, staff, fellow students, campus neighbors and staff, school safety agents and all other community members.

<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">D) ** Respect the building and materials in the community and on the campus.  <span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">2.  Students must not tag or write on walls, furniture etc. <span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">3.  Students must keep school building and its surroundings clean. <span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">4.  Students must clean up after themselves in the cafeteria.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">1. Students should be aware of their surroundings.

<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">E) ** Use trained school mediators to resolve conflicts **.

<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">F) ** Help develop and maintain a safe tone and environment conducive to learning.  <span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">G)  ** Leave I Pods, and other electronic devices at home. <span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">H) ** Cell phones must be off and not visible or they will be confiscated.  <span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">I)  ** No weapons or drugs. //<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">J) //**// This is your school. Treat it with respect. // <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-variant: small-caps; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Times; text-decoration: none;">

__<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-variant: small-caps; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times;">Chancellor’s Regulations Reminders SEXUAL MISCONDUCT – CHANCELLOR’S MEMORANDUM __** Every employee and officer of the Department of Education has an affirmative obligation to immediately report to the Special Commissioner of Investigation for the New York City School District (212-510-1400) any information concerning sexual misconduct involving students by Department of Education Officers, employees or others connected with school programs or services, such as volunteers. This obligation extends to sexual misconduct on and off school premises; moreover, employees and officers are required to make this report regardless of the source of the information whether it comes from a student, parent or staff member.
 * 1) No child may ever be used to render personal service for a teacher. (e.g. a child may not be sent to the store)
 * 1) No business enterprise may be conducted on school property and staff members may make no unauthorized collections.
 * 1) Children may not, as a disciplinary measure, be denied lunch, be placed in the hall, be told to stay home, be sent home without proper authorization, or have personal property destroyed or thrown away. (parents must be provided with an opportunity to retrieve such property)
 * 1) No personal mail may be posted at the school expense.
 * 1) No drug or medication is to be administered by a teacher or an unauthorized school staff member.
 * 1) No instructional machine or piece of equipment may ever be removed or borrowed from the school without permission and receipt from the school leaders. (E.g. computers, musical instruments, videos, etc.)
 * 1) Funds may not be solicited from children without authorization from the principal.
 * 1) A staff member leaving the school building from other than the main entrance may not provide access to any person from “outside.” Please ensure that the door is secured.
 * 1) No child may be sent home during the course of the day without administrative authorization. No parent may pick up a student from class without office authorization.

The knowing failure of an employee or officer to report sexual misconduct may result in disciplinary action including removal from employment or office. Any employee or officer who knowingly intentionally makes false report of sexual misconduct may be subject to disciplinary action including removal from office or employment. **__

ACCIDENTS AND ASSAULTS

In accordance with General Circular # 6 of 1970-1, all teachers assaulted, or injured in an accident, while in the performance of duty must report the incident to the principal immediately. The principal is required to report to the Superintendent all cases of assault and accident suffered by teachers in connection with their employment. The teacher must provide a written statement that describes the incident. A school safety report must also be filed.

Reminder: You are required to read, be familiar with, and comport your behavior to the Chancellor’s Regulations. Below is a brief summary of some regulations staff frequently have inquiries about:

Chancellor’s Regulations A-420 – Corporal Punishment __** <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">1. Corporal punishment is any act of physical force upon a pupil for the purpose of punishing that pupil. **__ Chancellor’s Regulation A-750 - <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; text-transform: uppercase;">Child Abuse __** School personnel are mandated to report all cases of suspected child abuse and maltreatment immediately. Procedures are outlined in Chancellor’s Regulation A-750.
 * 1) Such term shall not mean the use of reasonable force to protect oneself from physical injury; to protect another pupil or teacher from injury; to protect the property of school or of others; or to restrain or remove a pupil whose behavior is interfering with the orderly exercise and performance of school functions; or if that pupil has refused to comply with a request to refrain from further disruptive acts.
 * 2) No corporal punishment shall be inflicted in any of the public schools, nor punishment of any kind tending to cause excessive fear or physical or mental distress. Violation of this bylaw constitutes grounds for dismissal.
 * 3) All allegations of corporal punishment by Department of Education employees must be reported immediately to the proper authorities.
 * 4) At the time of the communication, the supervisor will be advised as to how the investigation is to proceed from those authorities.
 * 5) For your safety, you should refrain from having physical contact with students.

<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">1. In consultation with guidance personnel, contact ACS and notify the principal of the referral. It is your responsibility as a mandated reporter to contact ACS.

<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">2. In consultation with guidance personnel you must phone in the report. The number for the Child Abuse Hotline is: 1-800-635-1522. Reminder: Obtain the incident # from the call.

<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">3. Be sure to file appropriate paperwork after phoning in the report and to give copies of the paperwork to the Main Office for the Principal.

**__ Chancellor’s Regulation A-421 – Verbal Abuse __**<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;">1. Verbal abuse of students is prohibited. Disruptive behavior by students must never be punished by the use of verbal abuse. 2. Verbal abuse is language that tends to cause fear or physical or mental distress; words denoting racial, ethnic, religious, gender, disability or sexual orientation; threatens physical harm; or belittles or subjects students to ridicule. Choose your words and tone carefully. 3. All allegations of verbal abuse by Department of Education employees must be reported immediately to the proper authorities. 4. At the time of the communication, the supervisor will be advised as to how the investigation is to proceed from those authorities.

**__ CHANCELLOR’S REGULATION A-831 PEER SEXUAL HARASSMENT __** Peer sexual harassment is conduct and/or communication by a student directed against another student. Sexually harassing behavior may take many forms, including but not limited to engaging in physical conduct of a sexual nature, making sexual comments, displaying or distributing sexually oriented pictures, making obscene gestures, pressuring for sexual activity, spreading rumors of a sexual nature and engaging in sexually violent or coercive behavior.

<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Students alleging student-to-student sexual harassment must be directed to make their complaints to Marie Mammaro. Complaints of harassment may be made verbally or in writing using the “Student-to-Student Sexual Harassment Complaint Form” which is part of the above referenced regulation and is also available online at: <span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/AA3CFE45-E55E-4D58-9F47- CB6D7625AA69/30368/ChancellorRegulationA831AttachmentA12208.pdf. <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Any student who believes that he/she has been the victim of sexual harassment by another student should immediately report the incident to Marie Mammaro or to any other school employee. Any staff member who witnesses student-to-student sexual harassment or who has knowledge or information or receives notice that a student may have been the victim of sexual harassment by another student is required to immediately report the alleged act to Marie Mammaro, who will then report the complaints of student-to-student sexual harassment to the principal/assistant principal. All allegations will be investigated. **__ Chancellor’s Regulation A-443 – STUDENT DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES __**<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none;"> A substantially disruptive or “violent ** ” student may be removed from the classroom by the teacher when the student engages in behavior that is substantially disruptive to the educational process or substantially interferes with a teacher’s authority over the classroom. The teacher is to consult the Discipline Code for behavior infractions subject to teacher removal. Students may not be removed by the teacher for infractions that are not listed in the Discipline Code. Prior to teacher removal, administration must be consulted to facilitate the removal.

Prior to the removal of the student, the teacher must provide the student with an explanation of the basis for the removal and allow the student to present his/her version of events.

The teacher must inform the principal/designee of the student removal and must submit a completed Student Removal Form by the end of the school day.

The student’s teachers must provide class work and homework during the removal period.
 * Disruptive students are defined as those who are substantially disruptive of the educational process or who substantially interfere with a teacher’s authority in a classroom
 * Violent students are defined as those who commit acts of violence against any school employee; who commit acts of violence on school property against any student or other person lawfully on school grounds, possess on school property a gun, knife, incendiary bomb, or other dangerous instrument capable of causing physical injury or death, threaten, on school property, to use any instrument that appears capable of causing physical injury or death; knowingly and intentionally damage or destroy the personal property of any person lawfully on school property; or knowingly or intentionally damage or destroy district property.

In the instance when the student’s presence in the classroom poses a continuing danger and presents an ongoing threat of disruption to the academic process, the student may be immediately removed. ** __Prior incidents must be documented along with all prior interventions.
 * (See Ladder of Referral) The teacher is to provide such notification to the student and the opportunity to be heard within one school day of the removal.

The teacher is to ensure that the removed student is escorted from the room by:**

A removed student may not be placed in a hallway or be sent unescorted to an office as a result of misbehavior. The principal/designee will confer with the teacher to review the circumstances leading to the removal and determine the professional, pedagogical and classroom management criteria and standards that were used in deciding that a removal was to be imposed. At the time of this conference all supporting documentation is to be presented to the principal/designee, such as: <span style="color: black; font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msospacerun: yes;"> Witness statements: Must include the date and time of the statement collection, the person’s name, class if student, description of the incident, and signature of the witness. Additionally, the receiving teacher must sign each witness statement and note the date and time. Anecdotal records: Teacher’s logs, guidance referrals, SBST supports, parental communications, family conference notes, Student Intervention Forms, Collection of Student Work, etc., are part of the record.

The principal/designee, in consultation with the teacher, will determine if the period of removal will result in the student being removed from the classroom for a single period or for the entire day, for a total of four days.

In determining the number of days, consideration must be given to the student’s age, maturity, previous disciplinary record and the circumstances surrounding the incident. If applicable, the student’s IEP behavioral intervention plan or 504-accommodation plan is to be considered. <span style="color: black; font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;"> For students with disabilities the principal shall determine the number of day’s exclusion from the student’s current education program in order to determine additional IDEA requirements. <span style="color: black; font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;"> The determination to set aside a student removal may be made at any point following notification to the principal/designee of the removal. **No removal may be upheld without sufficient supporting documentation.** In no event shall the determination be made later than the third school day following the removal. A student removal shall be set aside if the principal/designee determines that:

<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msobidifontweight: bold; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· The facts do not support a conclusion that the student committed the act or that the act substantially disrupted the class or substantially interfered with the teacher’s authority over the classroom; the removal violates the law; or the behavior warrants a suspension and a suspension will be imposed.

Upon a parent’s request, a conference must be held within two (2) school days of the student’s removal.

The principal/designee shall provide an explanation of the basis of the removal and allow the student/parent to present his/her version of the events.

Where deemed appropriate by the principal/designee, the teacher and other staff will participate in the conference to discuss the incident and to recommend appropriate intervention strategies.

The principal/designee must rack (tally) the number of days and number of removals for each student utilizing the ATS system.

After any teacher removes a student from any classroom three times during a semester, a principal’s suspension must be sought if the student engages in subsequent behavior that would otherwise result in a removal. Principal’s suspension decisions will be determined in accordance with Department mandates.

<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Bold; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">CHANCELLOR’S REGULATION A-640 FILMING AT SCHOOL FACILITIES All requests from producers of films, television shows, commercials, news magazine programs, or documentary news to film, photograph, or otherwise record images or voices in schools, on school playgrounds, or other New York City Department of Education property must be referred to the Office of Communications and Media Relations. The Office of Communications and Media Relations is the only office with authority to grant or deny such requests. The filming of for-profit commercials is strictly prohibited.

<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Bold; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">CHANCELLOR’S REGULATION A-755 SUICIDE PREVENTION/INTERVENTION It is the responsibility of every staff member to report knowledge of any potential suicide to Marie Mammaro, school guidance counselor, whether or not the student has requested that the information be kept confidential. Only trained mental health staff such as guidance counselors, psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists are to provide appropriate counseling services. Guidance counselor or other school guidance staff must report suicidal behavior to the parent and complete a Department of Education “On-line Occurrence Report”. Ms. Mammaro is our school’s designated Suicide Prevention Liaison. When you have knowledge of a suicide attempt, you may not leave the student unattended for any reason at any time. A situation is to be regarded as life threatening whenever a student verbalizes or writes a detailed suicide plan of action or whenever a student exhibits a **combination** of any of the following behavioral patterns: severe and persistent bereavement, previous self-injuring behavior, total withdrawal/isolation, feeling of hopelessness, chronic depression, chronic substance abuse, deteriorating school functioning, loss of reality boundaries, lack of emotions/inappropriate affect, and/or rage/anger.

<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Bold; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">CHANCELLOR’S REGULATION C-105 PROCEDURES IN CASE OF ARREST OF EMPLOYEES <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Any person employed by or in the Department of Education, who has been arrested and charged with a felony, misdemeanor or violation must immediately notify the OPI and his/her principal in writing and provide a copy of the criminal court complaint. Notification to the principal alone does not satisfy this reporting requirement. OPI must be notified separately in `writing. If OPI directs that the employee be removed from contact with children pending a resolution of the arrest, this action must be taken immediately. Upon final disposition of any criminal charges, the employee must provide the OPI with an original certificate of disposition, or its equivalent within three (3) business days. The failure to submit a written disposition in a timely manner may result in additional action affecting the person’s eligibility to work, pending the provision of the disposition or verification that the criminal case is still pending. The final disposition will be reviewed together with available information from law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies, as appropriate, and, if necessary, a disciplinary recommendation will be forwarded to the supervisor. Nothing in this regulation shall preclude a decision to recommend disciplinary action prior to the final disposition of the criminal charges.

<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">CHANCELLOR’S REGULATION D-130 POLITICAL ACTIVITIES IN SCHOOL BUILDINGS __ While on duty or in contact with students, all school personnel shall maintain a posture of complete neutrality with respect to all candidates. Accordingly, while on duty or in contact with students, school personnel may not wear buttons, pins, articles of clothing, or any other items advocating a candidate, candidates, slate of candidates or political organization. Personnel may not be involved in any activities, including fundraising, on behalf of any candidate, candidates, slate of candidates or political organization during working hours. Any campaigning by any personnel on Department of Education time is strictly prohibited. This extends to the collection of petition signatures and challenging petitions and votes.

Campaigning is not considered “personal business” for those personnel who have contractual personal business days. School personnel who absent themselves from duty to participate in such activities, unless otherwise on annual leave, will be deemed to be taking an unauthorized absence and may be subject to disciplinary action. <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: Arial; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase;"> Type in the content of your page here.