HEMPSTEAD PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

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1 HEMPSTEAD PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

2 Hempstead Public Schools Mr. LaMont E. Johnson President Mr. Ricky A. Cooke, Sr. Trustee Board of Education Schedule of Meetings (Every Third Thursday of Each Month) 2015 September 17...Regular Meeting October 15...Regular Meeting November 19...Regular Meeting December 17...Regular Meeting Board of Education Trustees Mrs. Maribel Touré Vice President Mrs. Gwendolyn Jackson Trustee Mrs. JoAnn Simmons Trustee 2016 January Regular Meeting February Regular Meeting March Regular Meeting April Regular Meeting May Annual Budget Vote & Election May Regular Meeting June Regular Meeting July 5...Annual Re-Organization Meeting PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATIONS DIRECTORY MISSION STATEMENT The PTA is: A powerful voice for all children A relevant resource for families and communities A strong advocate for the education and well-being of EVERY child Hempstead High School 201 President Street Address: tlake@hempsteadschools.org Co-Presidents: Tina Lake & Antonia Guerra Treasurer: April Keys Recording Secretary: Anita Reynolds Corresponding Secretary: Terri Noble Membership Chair: Shamika Perry-Bell Fundraising Chair: Gypsy Jefferson Central Administration Office Hours: 8 am 5 pm Main Phone: (516) EXT. Susan Johnson, Superintendent of Schools Patricia Wright, District Clerk Central Administrators Rodney Gilmore, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent for Human Resources Regina Armstrong, Associate Superintendent for Elementary Curriculum & Instruction James E. Clark, Associate Superintendent for Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Gerard Antoine, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations Allison Hernandez, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education Deborah DeLong, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services Daniel Espina, Executive Director for Technology & MIS Renee Hamilton, Executive Director for Testing, Research & Evaluation Directors Robert Cincotta, S.J.D., Athletics, Physical Education and Health Sharon Gardner, Food Services Robert Kurtz, Social Studies Angel A. Perez, Fine Arts, Music & Library Media Coordinators Janet Lovett, Bilingual/ENL/LOTE Susan Thompson, Alternative Education Djuana Wilson, Student Support Services for Direct Instruction Consultants Matthew Lukaszewicz, Facilities Andrew Hardwick, Head of Security Robert Rodriguez, Enrollment Ombudsman Alverta B. Gray Schultz Middle School 70 Greenwich Street Address: Hempsteadmiddleschoolptsa@yahoo.com President: Caprice Rines Vice President: Earl H. Russell Secretary: Alphonse Persico Treasurer: Richard Sams Membership Chair: Sharese Hawkins Special Education PTA (SEPTA) Phone # President: Jewels Vern Ferebee Co-President: Caprice Rines Vice President: Patricia McNeill Treasurer: Eva Hill Recording Secretary: Emma Walker Teacher Liaison: Beverly Robinson Membership Chair: Victoria Culbreath Co-Membership Chair: Al Persico Parliamentarian & Fundraising Chair: Beverly Barr

3 Hempstead High School 201 President Street :00 am 3:01 pm Grades 9-12 Principal: Stephen Strachan, Ph.D. Assistant Principal: Carey Gray Assistant Principal: Robert Hickey Associate Assistant Principal: Rachel Blount Associate Assistant Principal: Olga Young Dean of Students: Betsy Benedith Dean of Students: O Neil Glenn Guidance: Ext Attendance: Ext Nurse: Ext High School Annex 100 Main Street :00 am 3:01 pm Administrator In Charge: Hank Williams Alverta B. Gray Schultz Middle School 70 Greenwich Street :15 am 3:16 pm Grades 6-8 Principal: Noel Rios Assistant Principal: Rowena Costa Assistant Principal: Johnetta L. Hill, Ph.D. Assistant Principal: Michael Winfield, Ed.D. Dean of Students: Earl Davis, Jr. Guidance: Ext Attendance: Ext Nurse: Ext Barack Obama School 176 William Street :35 am 3:05 pm Grades 1-5 Principal: Kelly Fairclough Assistant Principal: Saritha Perez David Paterson School 40 Fulton Street :35 am 3:05 pm Grades 1-5 Principal: Gary Rush Assistant Principal: Keisha Keller Franklin School 335 South Franklin Street :35 am 3:05 pm Grades 1-5 Principal: Sheryl C. McBeth Assistant Principal: Kelvin Ortiz Assistant Principal: Ronald Simpkins Front School 436 Front Street :35 am 3:05 pm Grades 1-5 Principal: Arlise Carson Jackson Annex School 380 Jackson Street :35 am 3:05 pm Grades 1-5 Principal: Sheena Burke Assistant Principal: Rozella Fibleuil-Davis Jackson Main School 451 Jackson Street :35 am 3:05 pm Grades 1-5 Principal: Richard Brown Marshall School 15 East Marshall Street :35 am 3:05 pm Grades Pre-K and K Principal: Carolyn Townes-Richards Prospect School 265 Peninsula Boulevard :35 am 3:05 pm Grade K Principal: Carole Eason Assistant Principal: Madeline Baez EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION In the event the schools are closed due to inclement weather or other emergencies, announcements to that effect will be made through the following media. Radio Stations WMJC-KJOY 94.3 AM WALK 97.5 AM WINS 1010 AM Television Stations FIOS Channel 1 NEWS12 Channel 12 WCBS Channel 2 WNBC Channel 4 WYNW Channel 5 WABC Channel 7 Visit us on the web at HELP LINE DIRECTORY Alcoholism Nassau County Drug & Alcohol Help Line Nassau County Department of Drug & Alcohol Administration Nassau County Housing & Community Development Child Abuse Reporting You may call confidentially to report physical, emotional, or sexual abuse of children at: New York State Child Abuse Reporting Services (Child Sexual Abuse Reporting) Child Care Day Care Council of Nassau County Counseling Services If you need assistance with family, marital or personal problems contact: Family & Children Service Association of Nassau County Hempstead Community Action Program Big Brothers/Big Sisters of L.I CASA Coordinating Agency for Spanish Americans EOC Hispanic Counseling Service Percy Jackson Center Drug Abuse You may save a life by taking the person who has suffered an overdose to the hospital IMMEDIATELY or call 911 or the First Aide Squad. Substance Abuse Problems POISON Poison Control Hotline 24 Hours FIRE Leave House Immediately... Dial 911 or POLICE Emergency

4 AUGUST 2015 Get Ready for School! August Highlights: Jackson Annex Parent Orientation NOTES BACK TO BASICS Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

5 NYS Regents Exams NYS Regents Exams ADULT Office Closed, ED MS JA 1st Grade Parent Orientation 10:30 am Superintendent s Conference Day for Students ADULT Staff ED Return MS MS 6th Grade Student/Parent Orientation 1:00 & JULY BOE Board of Education BO Barack Obama School DP David Paterson School FR Franklin School FS Front School CALENDAR LEGEND HS High School JA Jackson Annex School JM Jackson Main School MA Marshall Pre-K MS Middle School PR Prospect School ELEM Elementary Schools SEPTA Special Education PTA Visit us on the web at SEPTEMBER

6 SEPTEMBER 2015 Welcome Back! School s open. Drive carefully! September Highlights: Meet the Teacher Night Open School Night at Your Child s School Board of Education Meeting, 9/17 National Art In Education Week 9/14 9/18 NOTES BACK TO BASICS Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday First Day of School Welcome Back Students! PR ½ Day for Kindergarten/ Parent Orientation ELEM, 1st Quarter MS, HS Marking Period Begins ADULT Fall Registration ED Begins, MS PR ½ Day for Kindergarten/ Parent Orientation PR ½ Day for Kindergarten/ Parent Orientation FR T-Shirt Orders Begin LABOR DAY BO PTO Meeting JM Book Fair FR School Leadership Meeting 2:00 pm JM Book Fair PR Spirit Week 9/11 Patriot Day BO 9/11 Remembrance Health & Safety Meeting 7:30 am DP 9/11 School Wide Acknowledgement JM 9/11 Memorial Book Fair PR Spirit Week HS JV. TIGERS vs. Oceanside 9:15 am Home Game HS V. TIGERS vs. Oceanside Away Game

7 Grandparents Day ROSH HASHANAH ROSH HASHANAH Hispanic Heritage Month Begins FR Meet the Teacher Night FS PBIS Assembly JM Emergency Response Team Meeting 7:30 am PTO Meeting MS Peer Support Team 7:45 am DP Book Fair FR Monthly Reading Goals Begin HS Benchmark Exams Meet the Teacher Night MS PTSA Meeting, Bandbox ADULT Fall Classes ED Begin MS DP Book Fair PR Spirit Week SEPTA MS, Bandbox (Awards Ceremony 2014/2015) BO Back to School Night 6:00 8:00 pm DP Book Fair FS Back to School Night & Scholastic Book Fair JA Meet the Teacher Night 6 pm MS Health & Safety Team Meeting FS PTO Meeting JA PTO Meeting MS Professional Tuesday PR Spirit Week YOM KIPPUR Activities BO Student of the Month Breakfast 7:30 am HS Benchmark Exams End Hofstra - ESPN Journalism panel discussion 10:00 am PR Spirit Week PTO Meeting BOE Meeting 7:00 pm FR Rainbow Kids Assembly Health & Safety Meeting DP Meet the Teacher Night Book Fair FS Parent Leaders Meeting HS Student/Parent Informational Meeting 6:30 pm BO 25 Book Campaign Kick Off DP Book Fair School Spirit Day Wear School Colors FS 25 Book Campaign JM 25 Book Campaign Kick Off 1:45 pm MA Hispanic Heritage HS JV. TIGERS vs. Farmingdale 9:15 am Away Game HS V. TIGERS vs. Farmingdale 2:00 pm Home Game HS JV. TIGERS vs. Port Washington 9:15 am Away Game HS V. TIGERS vs. Port Washington 2:00 pm Home Game AUGUST BOE Board of Education BO Barack Obama School DP David Paterson School FR Franklin School FS Front School CALENDAR LEGEND HS High School JA Jackson Annex School JM Jackson Main School MA Marshall Pre-K MS Middle School PR Prospect School ELEM Elementary Schools SEPTA Special Education PTA Visit us on the web at OCTOBER

8 OCTOBER 2015 October Highlights: Homecoming Hispanic Heritage Month Board of Education Meeting, 10/15 Breast Cancer Awareness Month NOTES BACK TO BASICS Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday FS Parent University HS NWEA Begins PR Spirit Week DP Denim Day JM First Student Government Dance PR Spirit Week HS JV. TIGERS vs. Uniondale 9:15 am Home Game HS V. TIGERS vs. Uniondale 2:00 pm Away Game FR 3rd Grade Curriculum Night 6:00 7:00 pm School Spirit Week Redalicious Day MS, HS 1st Quarter Progress Report Mailed Professional Development ½ Day for Students FR Crazy Hat Day FR Inside Out Day DP School Based Planning Team 2:00 pm FR Twin Day FR Dress Up Day 4th Grade Trip to Old Bethpage Homecoming Parade Step Off Front & Washington Streets 10:30 am Homecoming Game: 2:00 pm HS JV. TIGERS vs. V.S. Central 9:15 am Away Game

9 COLUMBUS DAY BO PTO Meeting HS Hispanic Heritage Celebration MS Peer Support Team 7:45 am BOE Meeting 7:00 pm FR Health & Safety Meeting 2:00 pm FS SBPT Meeting NATIONAL BOSS DAY Breast Cancer Awareness Day HS JV. TIGERS vs. Hicksville 9:15 am Home Game HS V. TIGERS vs. Hicksville 2:00 pm Away Game MS PTSA Meeting, Bandbox FR Student Government Nominee Speeches SEPTA Franklin School w/marshall School FR Parent University 6:00 8:00 pm MS Health & Safety Team Meeting FS PTO Meeting JA PTO Meeting MS Professional Tuesday PR PTO Meeting/ Parent University District-Wide Hispanic Heritage Celebration, 6:30 pm HS Auditorium FR 5th Grade Trip to Hobbs Farm School Leadership Meeting 2:00 pm FS School Health & Safety Meeting JA Hispanic Heritage Celebration BO Hispanic Heritage Celebration Student of the Month Breakfast 7:30 am DP PTO Meeting FR 1st & 2nd Grade Fall Festival FS Hispanic Heritage Celebration FR 5th Grade Student Government Nominee Speeches JM Student of the Month Breakfast BO Character Day Health & Safety Meeting 7:30 am DP Read to Achieve Kick off School Spirit Dress Like a Book Character FR 3rd Grade Character Trait Assembly FS Character Parade/ Fall Festival JA Character Day & Fall Dance JM Character Day Parade 1:30 pm MA Character Day Activities PR Character Day HS JV. TIGERS vs. Port Washington 9:15 am Home Game HS V. TIGERS vs. Port Washington 2:00 pm Away Game Halloween HS JV. TIGERS vs. Baldwin 9:15 am Away Game HS V. TIGERS vs. Baldwin 2:00 pm Home Game SEPTEMBER BOE Board of Education BO Barack Obama School DP David Paterson School FR Franklin School FS Front School CALENDAR LEGEND HS High School JA Jackson Annex School JM Jackson Main School MA Marshall Pre-K MS Middle School PR Prospect School ELEM Elementary Schools SEPTA Special Education PTA Visit us on the web at NOVEMBER

10 NOVEMBER 2015 November Highlights: Daylight Savings Time Ends, 11/1 Parent/Teacher Conferences Board of Education Meeting, 11/19 Happy Thanksgiving, 11/26 NOTES BACK TO BASICS Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Daylight Savings Time Ends FR 1st Grade Author s Study Begins Penning Drive Begins ELECTION DAY Professional Development ½ Day for Students FR Student Government Election.ADULT. Professional. ED. MS FR SGO Lunch Meeting with Principal BO Veteran s Day Celebration JM Student Government Game Day FR Canned Food Drive Begins MS PTSA Meeting, Bandbox BO PTO Meeting FR 4th Grade Trip to Liberty Science JM Emergency Response Team Meeting 7:30 am MS Health & Safety Meeting ELEM 1st Marking Period MS, HS Ends VETERANS DAY OBSERVED DP School Based Planning Team Meeting 2:00 pm FR School Health and Safety 2:00 pm MA Fall School Photos ELEM 2nd Marking MS, HS Period Begins DP Student of the Month Breakfast

11 BO Book Fair BO Book Fair FS SBPT Meeting PTO Meeting JA PTO Meeting BO Book Fair FR Parent Input Meeting 9:30 am & FS School Safety Meeting JM PTO Meeting MS Peer Support Team 7:45 am PR PTO Meeting BOE Meeting 7:00 pm BO Book Fair Picture Day FR School Leadership Meeting 2:00 pm BO Book Fair Health & Safety Meeting 7:30 am DP Bring Your Parent to School Day FR Health and Safety Meeting 2:00 pm HS Fall Play 7:00 pm JA Multicultural Thanksgiving Celebration JM Student of the Month Breakfast HS Fall Play ELEM ½ Day for Elementary Students 1st Parent/ Teacher Conference 1:00 4:00 pm & 6:00 8:00 pm Report Cards Distributed JM Book Fair MS/HS ½ Day for Secondary Students 1st Parent/ Teacher Conference 1:00 4:00 pm & 6:00 8:00 pm Report Cards Distributed JM Book Fair ½ Day THANKSGIVING RECESS THANKSGIVING DAY THANKSGIVING RECESS BO Student of the Month Breakfast 7:30 am FR 4th Grade Character Day Assembly JM Book Fair SEPTA Meeting (TBD).ADULT. Classes. ED. Re-open OCTOBER BOE Board of Education BO Barack Obama School DP David Paterson School FR Franklin School FS Front School CALENDAR LEGEND HS High School JA Jackson Annex School JM Jackson Main School MA Marshall Pre-K MS Middle School PR Prospect School ELEM Elementary Schools SEPTA Special Education PTA Visit us on the web at DECEMBER

12 DECEMBER 2015 December Highlights: Happy Holidays Board of Education Meeting, 12/17 Winter Concerts NOTES BACK TO BASICS Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday FR Kick off Toiletry Drive for Mary Brennen Inn JM Book Fair JA Picture Day FR SGO Lunch Meeting with Principal JM Book Fair JM Book Fair FR 3rd Grade Character Trait Assembly JM Book Fair BO Holiday Boutique MS PTSA Meeting, Bandbox BO Holiday Boutique DP Holiday Concert MS Health & Safety Team Meeting BO Holiday Boutique FR 3rd Grade Winter Craft 1:15 2:30 pm MS Peer Support Team 7:45 am BO Holiday Boutique DP School Based Planning Team FR 3rd Grade Winter Craft 1:15 2:30 pm FS Holiday Concert and Boutique MS, HS Winter Concert 7:00 pm BO Holiday Boutique DP Student of the Month Breakfast 9:00 am JM Student of the Month Breakfast

13 FR Holiday Boutique BO PTO Meeting FS PTO Meeting JA PTO Meeting MS Professional Tuesday BO Pictures with Santa FR Holiday Concert 9:30 am & 10:30 am FS SBPT Meeting JM Winter Concert PTO Meeting BOE Meeting 7:00 pm BO Winter Concert FS School Health & Safety Meeting BO Health & Safety Meeting 7:30 am DP Favorite Sports Team Shirt Day FR Winter Social 9:30 am & 10:30 am JM Student Government Holiday Dance MA Holiday Activities/ Celebrations PR Holiday Concert MS, HS 2nd Quarter Progress Report Mailed18 19 DP 5th Grade Make N Take BO Student of the Month Breakfast 7:30 am HOLIDAY RECESS HOLIDAY RECESS CHRISTMAS DAY HOLIDAY RECESS HOLIDAY RECESS HOLIDAY RECESS NEW YEAR S EVE NOVEMBER BOE Board of Education BO Barack Obama School DP David Paterson School FR Franklin School FS Front School CALENDAR LEGEND HS High School JA Jackson Annex School JM Jackson Main School MA Marshall Pre-K MS Middle School PR Prospect School ELEM Elementary Schools SEPTA Special Education PTA Visit us on the web at JANUARY /

14 JANUARY 2016 January Highlights: Board of Education Meeting, 1/21 Happy New Year Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. s Birthday Check Testing Dates NOTES BACK TO BASICS Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday NEW YEAR S DAY 1 2 FR SGO Lunch Meeting with Principal DP School Based Planning Team 2:00 pm JM Student Government New Year s Dance

15 FR 3rd Grade Curriculum Night 6:00 7:00 pm JM Science Expo MS PTSA Meeting, Bandbox ADULT Winter/Spring ED Registration Begins Professional Development ½ Day for Students JM Emergency Response Team Meeting MS Peer Support Team 7:45 am FR School Leadership Meeting 2:00 pm DP Student of the Month Breakfast 9:00 am FR Kwanzaa Assembly Celebration JM Oratorical Contest 1:45 pm DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY BO PTO Meeting FS School Health & Safety Meeting MS Health and Safety Team Meeting FR 5th Grade Trip to Hofstra University HS Midterm Exams JM PTO Meeting BOE Meeting 7:00 pm FR Health & Safety Meeting 2:00 pm BO ML King, Jr. Oratorical Celebration Health & Safety Meeting 7:30 am JA Dr. King Celebration SEPTA Meeting (TBD) ADULT Winter/Spring ED Classes Begin NYS Regent Exams DP PTO Meeting FS PTO Meeting JA PTO Meeting MS Professional Tuesday NYS Regent Exams NYS Regent Exams BO Student of the Month Breakfast 7:30 am FS SBPT Meeting NYS Regent Exams DP Bring Your Parent to School Day 2:00-3:05 pm FR 3rd Grade Character Trait Assembly Penny Drive Ends JM Student of the Month Breakfast MS, ELEM, HS 2nd Marking Period Ends DECEMBER BOE Board of Education BO Barack Obama School DP David Paterson School FR Franklin School FS Front School CALENDAR LEGEND HS High School JA Jackson Annex School JM Jackson Main School MA Marshall Pre-K MS Middle School PR Prospect School ELEM Elementary Schools SEPTA Special Education PTA Visit us on the web at FEBRUARY

16 FEBRUARY 2016 February Highlights: Board of Education Meeting, 2/25 African-American History Month Happy Valentine s Day Parent/Teacher Conference NOTES BACK TO BASICS Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday ELEM, 3rd Marking MS, HS Period Begins Groundhog Day FR SGO Lunch Meeting with Principal DP School Based Planning Team 2:00 pm JM Student Government Dance MS PTSA Meeting, Bandbox BO PTO Meeting JM Emergency Response Team Meeting ELEM ½ Day for Elementary Students 2nd Parent/ Teacher Conference 1:00 4:00 pm & 6:00 8:00 pm Report Cards Distributed MS, HS ½ Day for Secondary Students 2nd Parent/ Teacher Conference 1:00 4:00 pm & 6:00 8:00 pm Report Cards Distributed BO Friendship Dance Safety Meeting 7:30 am DP Student of the Month Breakfast 9:00 am FR Sadie Hawkins Social JA Valentine s Day Dance JM Valentine s Coronation

17 Valentine s Day PRESIDENT S DAY Winter Recess Winter Recess Winter Recess Winter Recess HS Women s History Program FS SBPT Meeting PTO Meeting HS Black History Month Celebration MS Professional Tuesday Health & Safety Team Meeting District-Wide Black History Program, 6:30 pm HS Auditorium FR Character Trait Assembly JM PTO Meeting MS Peer Support Team, 7:45 am BOE Meeting 7:00 pm BO Student of the Month Breakfast 7:30 am FR Health & Safety Meeting 2:00 pm FS Black History Month Celebration JA Black History Month Celebration BO African American History Celebration DP Black History Month Celebration FR 3rd Grade Character Trait Assembly FS School Health & Safety Meeting JM Student of the Month Breakfast MA Black History Activities PR African American History Month Celebration JM African American Assembly 1:30 pm SEPTA Meeting (TBD) JANUARY / BOE Board of Education BO Barack Obama School DP David Paterson School FR Franklin School FS Front School CALENDAR LEGEND HS High School JA Jackson Annex School JM Jackson Main School MA Marshall Pre-K MS Middle School PR Prospect School ELEM Elementary Schools SEPTA Special Education PTA Visit us on the web at MARCH

18 MARCH 2016 March Highlights: Dr. Seuss Week, 3/2 3/6 Board of Education Meeting, 3/17 NOTES BACK TO BASICS Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Professional Development ½ Day for Students FR SGO Lunch Meeting with Principal DP School Based Planning Team Meeting 2:00 pm FS Read Across America JM Student Government Game Day PR Read Across America Celebration BO PTO Meeting (Test Taking Strategies for Parents and Teachers) JM Emergency Response Team Meeting MS Peer Support Team 7:45 am MA Spring School Photos DP Student of the Month Breakfast 9:00 am JA Read Across America Honoring Dr. Seuss

19 Daylight Saving Times Begins MS PTSA Meeting, Bandbox FR Parent Input Meeting 9:00 am & FS SBPT Meeting JA PTO Meeting MS Health & Safety Team Meeting FS Parent University- Math/ELA Workshop JM PTO Meeting ADULT Defensive Driving ED Session I St. Patrick s Day BOE Meeting 7:00 pm BO Health & Safety Meeting 7:30 am FR Spring Gathering MS, HS 3rd Quarter Progress Report Mailed MS SEPTA Meeting, Bandbox BO Easter Egg Hunt FS PTO Meeting MS Professional Tuesday ADULT Defensive Driving ED Session II EASTER RECESS EASTER RECESS EASTER EASTER RECESS 1st Snow Day Otherwise BO Women s History Celebration Student of the Month Breakfast 7:30 am DP PTO Meeting FR Character Day Assembly Grade FEBRUARY BOE Board of Education BO Barack Obama School DP David Paterson School FR Franklin School FS Front School CALENDAR LEGEND HS High School JA Jackson Annex School JM Jackson Main School MA Marshall Pre-K MS Middle School PR Prospect School ELEM Elementary Schools SEPTA Special Education PTA Visit us on the web at APRIL

20 APRIL 2016 April Highlights: Earth Day Check Testing Dates Board of Education Meeting, 4/21 NOTES BACK TO BASICS Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday April Fool s Day FR Poetry Café Opens (open mic) JM Student of the Month Breakfast 1 2 HS NWEA Testing Begins NYS ELA Exam Grades 3-8 NYS ELA Exam Grades 3-8 NYS ELA Exam Grades 3-8 DP School Based Planning Team 2:00 pm NYS ELA Exam Make-up Date Grades 3-8 JM Student Government Dance

21 NYS ELA Exam Make-up Date Grades 3-8 Speaking Exams NYS Math Exam Make-up Date Grades 3-8 SPRING RECESS 3rd Snow Day Otherwise Speaking Exams NYS ELA Exam Make-up Date Grades 3-8 JM Emergency Response Team Speaking Exams NYS Math Exam Make-up Date Grades 3-8 BO PTO Meeting ADULT Family Literacy ED Night SPRING RECESS Speaking Exams NYS Math Exam Grades 3-8 JM PTO Meeting ELEM, 3rd Marking MS, HS Period Ends SPRING RECESS Speaking Exams NYS Math Exam Grades 3-8 FR School Health & Safety Meeting 2:00 pm ELEM, 4th Marking MS, HS Period Begins Speaking Exam BOE Meeting 7:00 pm BO Career Day Student of the Month Breakfast 7:30 am FR School Leadership Meeting 2:00 pm SPRING RECESS Speaking Exams NYS Math Exam Grades 3-8 DP Student of the Month Breakfast 9:00 am HS Spring Musical 7:00 pm MS, HS Report Cards Mailed SPRING RECESS HS Spring Musical Speaking Exams NYS Math Exam Make-up Date Grades 3-8 Speaking Exam BO Health & Safety Meeting 7:30 am FR Grade 3 Character Trait Assembly JA Spring Dance JM Student of the Month Breakfast Earth Day Administrative Professionals Day ELEM Report Cards Mailed MARCH BOE Board of Education BO Barack Obama School DP David Paterson School FR Franklin School FS Front School CALENDAR LEGEND HS High School JA Jackson Annex School JM Jackson Main School MA Marshall Pre-K MS Middle School PR Prospect School ELEM Elementary Schools SEPTA Special Education PTA Visit us on the web at MAY

22 MAY 2016 May Highlights: Budget Vote & Board of Education Election, 5/17 Board of Education Meeting, 5/19 Happy Mother s Day Check Testing Dates Memorial Day NOTES BACK TO BASICS Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Speaking Exam Mother s Day Speaking Exam Listening, Reading, Writing Exam Speaking Exams Listening, Reading, Writing Exams FR Meet Me In The Garden (planting) MS PTSA Meeting, Bandbox Speaking Exam Listening, Reading, Writing Exam DP School Based Planning Team 2:00 pm ADULT College Night ED Speaking Exams Listening, Reading, Writing Exams BO PTO Meeting JM Emergency Response Team Meeting MS Health & Safety Team Meeting Speaking Exam Listening, Reading, Writing Exam Cinco de Mayo Speaking Exam Listening, Reading, Writing Exam Speaking Exam Listening, Reading, Writing Exam JM Student Government s Game Day Speaking Exams Listening, Reading, Writing Exams MS Peer Support Team 7:45 am Speaking Exams Listening, Reading, Writing Exams DP Spring Make N Take Grades 1 & 2 FS Spring Concert Speaking Exams Listening, Reading, Writing Exams DP Student of the Month Breakfast 9:00 am JA College & Career Day

23 NYSSMA Major Organization Hofstra Univ. MS, HS 4th Quarter Progress Report Mailed NYSSMA Major Organization Hofstra Univ. BOE Annual Budget Vote & Election FR Spring Concert 6:30 pm FS School Health & Safety Meeting JA PTO Meeting NYSSMA Major Organization Hofstra Univ. JM PTO Meeting ADULT Graduation ED BOE Meeting 7:00 pm BO Spring Concert BO Safety Meeting 7:30 am DP Field Day-David Paterson Barbeque JA Field Day JM Student of the Month Breakfast SEPTA Meeting MS, Bandbox (Elections) DP PTO Meeting FS SBPT Meeting PTO Meeting MS Professional Tuesday NYS SCIENCE PERFORMANCE EXAM Grades 4 & 8 MS, HS Spring Concert 7:00 pm NYS SCIENCE PERFORMANCE EXAM Grades 4 & 8 BO Student of the Month Breakfast 7:30 am MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND (2nd Snow Day) Memorial Day Observed Memorial Day Observed APRIL BOE Board of Education BO Barack Obama School DP David Paterson School FR Franklin School FS Front School CALENDAR LEGEND HS High School JA Jackson Annex School JM Jackson Main School MA Marshall Pre-K MS Middle School PR Prospect School ELEM Elementary Schools SEPTA Special Education PTA Visit us on the web at JUNE

24 JUNE 2016 June Highlights: Board of Education Meeting, 6/16 Happy Father s Day Check Testing Dates Moving Up & Graduation Ceremonies HAVE A HAPPY and SAFE SUMMER! NOTES BACK TO BASICS Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday CCLS REGENTS- ALGEBRA II NYS SCIENCE PERFORMANCE EXAM Grades 4 & 8 ADULT Annual ED Barbecue NYS SCIENCE PERFORMANCE EXAM Grades 4 & 8 FR School Retreat JM Student Government s Last Dance NYS SCIENCE WRITTEN EXAM Grades 4 & 8 NYS SCIENCE WRITTEN EXAM Make Up Date Grades 4 & 8 JM Emergency Response Team Meeting NYS SCIENCE WRITTEN EXAM Make Up Date Grades 4 & 8 HS Award Assembly 6:30 pm BO SBPT Meeting FR Field Day Grades 1, 2 & 3 FS Parent Appreciation Day JA PTO Recognition Dinner JM Field Day BO Field Day/Family Fun Day DP Student of the Month Breakfast 9:00 am FR 3rd Grade Character Trait Assembly Field Day Grades 4 & 5 FS Field Day JA Field Day (Rain Date) JM Career Day MA Moving Up Ceremony MS 8th Grade Trip

25 JM Make Up Field Day MS 8th Grade Dance NYS Regent Exams BO PTO Meeting FR 5th Grade Award Assembly NYS Regent Exams JM PTO Meeting NYS Regent Exams BOE Meeting 7:00 pm FR Field Day Rain Date Grades 4 & 5 NYS Regent Exams BO Field Day/Family Fun Day Rain Date JM 25 Book Campaign End of the Year Celebration MA School Fun Day Father s Day NYS Regent Exams NYS Regent Exams ADULT Classes ED MS NYS Regent Exams BO Student of the Month Breakfast 7:30 am NYS Regent Exams ELEM Moving Up Program 9:30 am Hempstead High School Auditorium 4th Quarter Marking Period Ends Report Cards Distributed to Student LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Early Dismissal for Students Only MS, HS 4th Quarter Marking Period Ends Report Cards Mailed HS Graduation MAY BOE Board of Education BO Barack Obama School DP David Paterson School FR Franklin School FS Front School CALENDAR LEGEND HS High School JA Jackson Annex School JM Jackson Main School MA Marshall Pre-K MS Middle School PR Prospect School ELEM Elementary Schools SEPTA Special Education PTA Visit us on the web at JULY /

26 JULY 2016 July Highlights: Board of Education Annual Re-organization Meeting, 7/5 NOTES BACK TO BASICS Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 INDEPENDENCE DAY BOE Annual Re-organization Meeting 7:00 pm HHS, Auditorium

27 JUNE BOE Board of Education BO Barack Obama School DP David Paterson School FR Franklin School FS Front School CALENDAR LEGEND HS High School JA Jackson Annex School JM Jackson Main School MA Marshall Pre-K MS Middle School PR Prospect School ELEM Elementary Schools SEPTA Special Education PTA Visit us on the web at AUGUST

28 AUGUST 2016 NOTES BACK TO BASICS Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

29 ADULT Program Office ED MS JULY / BOE Board of Education BO Barack Obama School DP David Paterson School FR Franklin School FS Front School CALENDAR LEGEND HS High School JA Jackson Annex School JM Jackson Main School MA Marshall Pre-K MS Middle School PR Prospect School ELEM Elementary Schools SEPTA Special Education PTA Visit us on the web at SEPTEMBER

30 Hempstead Public Schools How Parents Can Assist The School The child s parents and his/her school share responsibility for the creation of an educational environment that encourages growth and development in a positive manner. In the same way that parents seek guidance from the school s trained personnel, the school looks to each parent to fulfill the special role that they play in the child s total development. There are many ways in which parents can be of great assistance to their children and schools. 1. Take an interest in your child s work and encourage high expectations. Establish goals that are reachable and realistic. It is important for each student to experience success. 2. Become acquainted with your child s school programs and staff. Participate in conferences with teachers and contact them whenever problems arise. 3. PTA participation is the best way to communicate with your child s school and stay informed about school activities and policies. 4. If you have ideas for curriculum changes or modification, share them with Principals and the Administration. 5. Supervise your child s study habits, school obligations, health habits and recreational activities. Allow him/her freedom with responsibility. 6. Cooperate with and support teachers who may find it necessary to detain your child after school for assistance and/or disciplinary reasons. 7. Impress upon your child that school is important business. Regular attendance and promptness are expected. 8. Attend meetings and be aware of school programs, policies, regulations and requirements. 9. Your child should be proud of him/herself and their school. You can be a goodwill ambassador for the community. Tell people about the good things in our schools. Stop irresponsible rumors if you hear any. Our students consistently win awards, are accepted into many fine colleges and many of our programs are indeed outstanding. Como Los Padres Pueden Ayudar A La Escuela Los padres del estudiante y su escuela comparten la responsabilidad de establecer un ambiente educacional apropiado para que el estudiante aprenda y se desarrolle en forma positiva. Así como los padres buscan orientación en el profesorado, la escuela espera que cada padre cumpla con la obligación especial que ellos tienen con sus hijos/as. Existen diversas formas de ayudar a la escuela y a su hijo/a: 1. Preste interés al trabajo de su hijo/a y estimúlelo/a a que haga un máximo esfuerzo. No establezca metas fuera del alcance de su hijo/a. Es muy importante que cada estudiante tenga éxito en las actividades escolares. 2. Conozca la escuela, los programas y los maestros. Participe en las conferencias con los maestros y comuníquese con ellos cuando haya algún problema. 3. Participe en la Asociación de Padres y Profesores (PTA). Esta es la mejor forma de comunicarse y recibir información de la escuela y las actividades escolares. 4. Comparta sus ideas para mejorar o modificar el programa de estudios. 5. Supervise los hábitos de estudio de su hijo/a, sus obligaciones escolares, hábitos de salud y actividades recreativas. Permítale que tenga libertad pero con cierta responsabilidad. 6. Coopere y apoye a los maestros, quienes quizás crean necesario dejar a su hijo/a después de clases ya sea para darle ayuda adicional o por razones de disciplina. 7. Asegúrese enseñar a su hijo/a la importancia que tiene la escuela. Ayúdelo/a a que llegue puntual y vestido/a de forma limpia y apropiada. 8. Asista a las reuniones de padres y preste interés a los programas escolares, reglamentos, y requisitos. 9. Su hijo/a debe sentirse orgulloso/a de sí mismo/a, de la escuela y de usted. Si escucha rumores acerca de nuestras escuelas, no permita que se esparzan. Informe a la gente que muchos de nuestros alumnos ganan premios escolares, son aceptados en buenas universidades, y muchos de nuestros programas escolares son excelentes.

31 Promotion and Retention of Students/Grading It is essential that each child experience both challenge and success from school activities. Grade placement should enhance this possibility. The concept of grade placements is based on the premise that each teacher will provide appropriate experiences for children at particular stages of physical, emotional and academic growth. Academic growth, like physical growth, does not take place at the same pace or time for all individuals. Certain students may achieve mastery in a shorter period, while others need additional time. Promotion and retention are methods of meeting the needs of such children. Promotion or retention of a student will be considered according to the following criteria: 1. Academic achievement as compared to district curriculum guides; and New York State Learning Standards, social and emotional development of the child, age of the child, and physical growth (size of student). 2. No child will be retained more than once in the elementary school. 3. Retention is not to be considered a failure or a repetition of a grade. Experiences provided during the period of retention will be beneficial to the student s academic and social growth. 4. All recommendations concerning grade placement must be made to the Principal by the teacher after full notification of the consultation with the parents. Parents and/or teachers may request a psychological evaluation of the child to aid in the formulation of recommendations. 5. Final authority for grade placement rests with the building principal. Students who have failed continuously or are underachievers shall receive suitable examinations to ascertain the physical, mental and social causes of such failure or under-achievement, pursuant to Part 203 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. To ensure that Hempstead students become viable, productive and competitive members of society, the following criteria must be attained for grade level promotion: Every student in the Hempstead School District will work toward meeting or exceeding the NYS Standards at his/her designated grade level. The following benchmarks and programs have been instituted to ascertain and support the student s progress in meeting New York State Standards: Promoción y Retención de Estudiantes/Calificaciones Es esencial que cada estudiante experimente el desafío y el éxito de las actividades escolares. El grado al que ha sido asignado/a debería mejorar esta posibilidad. El concepto de asignación de grado se basa en el aserto de que cada maestro/a proveerá experiencias apropiadas a los estudiantes en etapas particulares del desarrollo físico, emocional, y académico. El desarrollo académico, al igual que el desarrollo físico no se lleva a cabo del mismo modo o tiempo en todos los individuos. Ciertos estudiantes pueden dominar algo en un corto período de tiempo, mientras que otros necesitan más tiempo. La promoción y retención son métodos para alcanzar las necesidades de dichos estudiantes. La promoción o retención de los estudiantes será considerara de acuerdo al siguiente criterio: 1. Logros académicos comparados a las guías del Plan de Estudio del Distrito y Nuevos Estándares de Aprendizaje del Estado de Nueva York; desenvolvimiento social y emocional del niño/a, edad del niño/a y desarrollo físico (tamaño) del estudiante. 2. Ningún niño/a será retenido más de una vez en las escuelas primarias. 3. Una retención no será considerada como un fracaso o una repetición de un grado. Las experiencias provistas durante el período de retención serán beneficiosas para el desarrollo social y académico de los estudiantes. 4. Todas las recomendaciones concernientes a asignaciones de grado deberán ser hechas por los maestros al director/a luego de una notificación completa de la consulta hecha a los padres. Padres y/o maestros pueden solicitar una evaluación sicológica del estudiante para ayudar en la formulación de recomendaciones. 5. La decisión final de la asignación del grado reposa en el director/a. Los estudiantes que hayan fracasado continuamente o que tienen bajo rendimiento, de acuerdo con la Parte 203 de las Regulaciones del Comisionado de Educación, recibirán exámenes adecuados para determinar las causas físicas, mentales y sociales de dichos fracasos o bajo rendimiento. Para asegurar que todos los estudiantes de Hempstead se conviertan en miembros viables, productivos y competitivos para esta sociedad, se deberá cumplir con el siguiente criterio en la promoción del nivel de grado. Cada estudiante del Distrito Escolar Hempstead deberá esforzarse por alcanzar o superar los estándares del Estado de Nueva York de acuerdo al nivel de grado asignado. Los siguientes puntos de referencias y programas han sido instituidos para cerciorarse y apoyar los adelantos de los estudiantes en alcanzar los estándares del Estado de Nueva York: Visit us on the web at

32 Hempstead Public Schools Graduation Requirements ADV. DESIGNATION REGENTS IEP SUBJECT REGENTS DIPLOMA DIPLOMA DIPLOMA English 4 units 4 units 4 units Soc. Studies 4 units 4 units 4 units Math 3 units 3 units 3 units Science 3 units 3 units 3 units Second Lang. 3 units 1 unit 1 unit Health ½ units ½ units ½ units Art &/or Music 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit Physical Ed. 2 units 2 units 2 units Electives 1½ units 3½ units 3½ units TOTAL 22 units 22 units 22 units To qualify for an Advanced Designation Regents diploma, students must pass eight (8) comprehensive Regents examinations in English, social studies, math, science, and a second language. Students acquiring 5 units in occupational studies or arts may be exempted from the 3 units requirement in second language. They must however have one (1) unit in second language earned by passing a proficiency exam or passing a high school course. To qualify for a Regents Diploma, students must pass five (5) comprehensive Regents examinations in English, social studies, math, and science. A phase-in period will establish baseline information to set passing levels for special education students. Passing scores during the phase-in period may be lower than those of non-handicapped students. Diplomas and transcripts will indicate modified passing scores. All students must participate in physical education each semester and earn the equivalent of two credits by graduation. Requisitos Para Graduarse DIPLOMA DIPLOMAS DIPLOMA IEP MATERIA ESTATAL AVANZADO ESTATALES Ingles 4 unidades 4 unidades 4 unidades Estudios Sociales 4 unidades 4 unidades 4 unidades Matemática 3 unidades 3 unidades 3 unidades Ciencias 3 unidades 3 unidades 3 unidades Segundo Idioma 3 unidades 1 unidad 1 unidad Salud ½ unidad ½ unidad ½ unidad Arte y/o Música 1 unidad 1 unidad 1 unidad Ed. Física 2 unidades 2 unidades 2 unidades Electivas 1½ unidades 3½ unidades 3½ unidades TOTAL 22 unidades 22 unidades 22 unidades Para calificar para un Diploma Estatal de Designación Avanzada, los estudiantes deberán pasar ocho (8) Exámenes Regentes en Inglés, Estudios Sociales, Matemáticas, Ciencias. y Segundo Idioma. Los estudiantes que adquirieran cinco (5) unidades en estudios ocupacionales o artes podrán ser exonerados de obtener tres (3) unidades en Segundo Idioma. Sin embargo, deberán tener una unidad en Segundo Idioma obtenida pasando un examen de competencia o pasando un curso en la escuela secundaria. Para calificar para un Diploma Estatal, los estudiantes deberán pasar cinco (5) Exámenes Regentes en Ingles, Estudios Sociales, Matemáticas. y Ciencias. Un período inicial establecerá la información básica para fijar los niveles para aprobar de grado para los estudiantes de educación especial. Las calificaciones para aprobar, puede que sean más bajas que aquellas utilizadas para los estudiantes que no tienen ningún impedimento. Los diplomas y transcripciones indicaran las calificaciones de aprobación de las materias. Todos los estudiantes deben participar en educación física cada semestre y obtener el equivalente de dos créditos para graduarse.

33 Elementary And Middle School In order for students in elementary school and middle school to be promoted from one grade to the next, they must pass English Language Arts and mathematics. A student that fails any of the core subjects (English Language Arts, mathematics, social studies, science) must attend summer school. In order to be promoted to the next grade level, the student must pass one of two subjects taken in summer school and/or in the next school year be enrolled in the Standards Academy and Academic Prep programs offered at his/her school. High School The drop/add period to change classes is September 1 to September 25, No classes may be dropped or added after September 25, 2015 without the permission of the high school principal. If you fail a Regents exam, you must repeat the class until the Regents exam is successfully passed. Grades P and F have no numerical value. Report Cards Elementary school report cards are issued four times a year in November (at Parent/Teacher Conferences), February (at Parent/Teacher Conferences), May and June. Middle school and high school progress reports are distributed approximately every five weeks. Report cards are issued four times a year in November (at Parent/Teacher Conferences), February (at Parent/Teacher Conferences), April and June. Hempstead School District Written Complaint and Appeal Procedures Under No Child Left Behind for Title I, Parts A, C and D or Section 100.2(EE) of Commissioner s Regulations Regarding Academic Intervention Services. Questions regarding pupil progress should be referred to the elementary school principals or secondary school guidance counselors. Parents are urged to telephone their child s teacher and/or guidance counselor when a need to discuss their child arises. Parents are also urged to visit the schools. This may be done most conveniently by making an appointment beforehand through the Principal s office. Usually an in-person conversation between parent and teacher provides each party with the most effective opportunity to exchange information and perceptions gained through observation. Escuelas Primarias e Intermedia Para que los estudiantes de las escuelas primarias e intermedia sean promovidos al siguiente grado, ellos deben aprobar Artes del Lenguaje Inglés y Matemática. Cualquier estudiante que no haya pasado alguna de las materias más importantes (Inglés, Matemáticas, Estudios Sociales, Ciencias) deberá atender la escuela de verano. A fin de ser promovido al siguiente grado, el estudiante deberá pasar una de las dos materias que haya tomado en el verano y/o el próximo año deberá inscribirse en el programa académico que se ofrece los días sábados. Escuela Secundaria El período para retirar o agregar alguna materia es del 1 de septiembre del 2015 hasta el 25 de septiembre del Ninguna clase puede ser retirada y/o agregada después del 25 de septiembre del 2015 sin el permiso del director de la escuela secundaria. Si usted el estudiante reprueba algún examen Regente, usted deberá repetir la clase hasta que pase el examen exitosamente. Las notas de P y F no tienen valor numérico. Libretas de Calificaciones En las escuelas Primarias, las libretas de calificaciones se reparten cuatro veces al año - en noviembre y febrero, durante las conferencias de maestros y padres, y se envian por correo en mayo y junio. En las escuelas secundarias (middle school y high school) el reporte de progresos escolares se distribuye cada cinco semanas. Las libretas de calificaciones cuatro veces al año en noviembre, febrero, mayo y junio. Proceso Escrito de Apelación y Reclamos del Distrito Escolar de Hempstead Bajo la Ordenanza Que Ningún Niño Se Quede Atrás para el Título I, Parte A, C y D o la Sección (EE) de las Regulaciones del Comisionado Relacionadas a los Servicios de Intervención Académica. Preguntas con relación al progreso escolar de los alumnos deben ser dirigidas a los directores de las escuelas primarias o a los consejeros de las escuelas secundarias. Recomendamos a los padres que se comuniquen con el maestro/a de su hijo/a o con los consejeros cuando ellos necesiten discutir asuntos relacionados a sus hijos/as. También se les recomienda visitar la escuela. Esto lo puede hacer haciendo una cita con anticipación en la oficina del/la director/a. Usualmente, una conversación en persona entre padres y maestros da a ambos la oportunidad de intercambiar información y percepciones obtenidas por medio de la observación. Visit us on the web at

34 Hempstead Public Schools Special Education Services To meet the needs of each child, Hempstead s Special Education classes provide individual programs. Parents and Teachers work together to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for each student, using past achievement, present needs and test data. Both short and long-term goals are set for the child and materials are selected which will best help to carry out the goals. Home Instruction The District shall provide instruction, as appropriate, for students confined to home or hospitalized for a period exceeding 10 consecutive school days. In each instance, a request for homebound instruction must be supported by a statement from the student s physician certifying that the student is unable to attend school but is capable of receiving instruction. The request must be made by the parent by submitting the appropriate medical documentation to your school nurse. Attendance All children in New York State between the ages of six and sixteen years of proper physical and mental condition shall receive full-time instruction in a public, private or parochial school. A minor who has completed a four-year high school course of study is not required to attend. Regular school attendance is essential if each student is to make the maximum scholastic progress possible. Most of the study skills taught are sequentially arranged, and it is necessary for each student to learn and master one skill before proceeding to the next. One of the most important factors influencing skill mastery is the continuity of exposure that is assured through regular attendance. In addition, the largest single factor deciding the District s share of State aid monies is pupil attendance. Since it costs the same amount to maintain schools regardless of the attendance or absence of individual pupils, poor attendance causes the District to receive a smaller allocation from the State and thus places a larger burden on the resident taxpayer. You can help keep your school taxes as low as possible by avoiding student absence from school for reasons other than illness or other legally excused reasons. Servicios de Educación Especial Para poder satisfacer las necesidades escolares de cada estudiante, las escuelas Públicas de Hempstead ofrecen clases de educación especial individual. En estas clases, los estudiantes reciben atención individual. Los padres y los maestros trabajan juntos para desarrollar los Planes de Educación Individual (IEP) para el alumno. De acuerdo con las necesidades y los resultados de los exámenes se establecen metas de corto y largo plazo para el alumno. Instrucción en Casa Los alumnos que están enfermos y que no pueden salir de sus casas por un período de más de diez (10) días consecutivos, recibirán instrucción en casa. La petición para instrucción en casa debe ser recomendada por el médico. El médico debe certificar que el alumno no puede asistir a la escuela pero que está en condiciones de recibir instrucción. La petición debe ser presentada por el padre de familia entregando la documentación médica apropiada a la enfermera de la escuela. Asistencia Escolar Todos los niños/as del Estado de Nueva York entre las edades de 6 a 16 años que estén en buena salud física o mental deberán recibir instrucción escolar en una institución pública o privada. Un menor que haya completado cuatro años de educación secundaria no requiere asistir. La asistencia continúa a la escuela es imprescindible para que cada estudiante logre el máximo progreso académico posible. Todo trabajo escolar es organizado en forma consecutiva de modo que cada estudiante aprenda y domine una destreza antes de proseguir con la próxima. Uno de los factores más importantes que influye en la adquisición de destrezas es que el niño/ a estén expuesto en forma constante a las experiencias del aprendizaje. Esto se logra por medio de una asistencia continúa a la escuela. El factor determinante de la cantidad de fondos que recibe el distrito depende de la asistencia de los alumnos. Un bajo nivel de asistencia resultará en que el distrito escolar reciba menos fondos del Estado. Por lo tanto, la obligación de mantener abierta las escuelas recae en los residentes que pagan impuestos de vivienda. Usted puede ayudar a que los impuestos permanezcan bajos evitando la ausencia de sus hijos por causas injustificadas.